The Four Seasons Dragon Lord returned, but this time his attitude was humble and low-key, even reining in his divine sense.
At this point, he did not dare make any rash moves against the Chiqing Realm, nor did he have any mind left to search for his clansmen.
The urgency of reclaiming the Four Seasons Wheel outweighed everything else.
He appeared cautiously and waited several breaths, but the Essence-Devouring Divine Turtle did not emerge.
"Please, Senior Divine Turtle, show yourself." The Four Seasons Dragon Lord respectfully bowed toward the void, adopting an exceedingly humble posture.
"Hmph, little thing, you still have the nerve to come?"
The Essence-Devouring Divine Turtle's teasing voice came from the shadows, rolling like muffled thunder.
It was already certain that Su Hao had been right. This dragon truly had not dared report the loss of the treasure to the Heavenly Court.
"This junior had no intention of offending you and is willing to apologize for his previous disrespect.
"Moreover, this junior has already been punished by you. I hope that, in your great magnanimity and for the sake of the Dragon Clan's ancestors, you will not hold it against this junior.
"However you wish to punish this junior, this junior will accept it.
"But the magic treasure you took is of immense importance. It is one of the core treasures of Xihe Palace's Timekeeping Directorate, concerning all living beings beneath heaven, as well as the circulation of the four seasons and the twenty-four solar terms.
"Once the Timekeeping Directorate's functions are affected—
"Wind and rain will fall out of season, grain harvests will fail, livestock will not thrive... This would shake the very foundation of the Heavenly Dao's workings and bring disaster upon all living beings!
"I implore you to return the magic treasure."
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