Retreat and Compromise
The Dark Dragon Clan had deep foundations and possessed all manner of treasures, opportunities, and creations of fortune, yet only a scant few could truly be called Supreme Treasures.
The Dragon Pearl was one of them.
Legend had it that this item had been refined by an ancient true dragon and contained a portion of a true dragon's power. Over the long years, it had also been tempered by generations of Dark Dragon Clan experts. It was said that it had already surpassed the scope of spirit treasures and was a true supreme, peerless artifact.
At the sight of it, even an old monster like the Bloodlight Demon Saint revealed a wary look.
Having once been jointly hunted down by the three great royal clans, he knew full well how terrifying the Dragon Pearl's power was. It was no exaggeration to say that even an ordinary Demon Saint wielding it could unleash force enough to threaten a top-tier Demon Saint.
If a top-tier Demon Saint controlled this item, they could even briefly contend against an existence beyond the Demon Saint Realm.
This Supreme Treasure was indeed a fine thing. If he could seize it from the Dark Dragon Clan, perhaps he could comprehend the mysteries within the Dragon Pearl and use them to break through to a realm above the Demon Saint Realm.
But the moment this thought emerged, the Bloodlight Demon Saint quickly dismissed it.
The Dark Dragon Clan had declined, but it had not fallen so far. If he dared set his sights on the Dragon Pearl now, those ancient monsters lurking in the deepest shadows would never stand idly by. They might even stake their lives to keep him here.
Just thinking about it made his scalp tingle.
In stark contrast to the Bloodlight