Method to Lure the Three Great Dragon Kings
Lin Ming's thoughts, like a heavy stone thrown into a lake, rippled through the hearts of everyone in the main hall who knew the truth.
They certainly knew that if Lin Ming's idea of gathering the Three Great Dragon Kings together and then capturing them all in one fell swoop could be realized, it would definitely save a lot of trouble and unexpected events.
However, their eyes were now filled with a clear understanding of the current predicament, so much so that Zhu Li immediately asked the almost unsolvable question that stood in the way of the grand plan, "Sir's idea is indeed brilliant. If it succeeds, it will be the best choice, saving us from countless wars and preserving our clan's vitality to the greatest extent."
Zhu Li first affirmed Lin Ming's idea, then said, "But... those Three Great Dragon Kings are all old foxes who have lived for thousands of years. They are cunning and treacherous, and naturally suspicious. They are constantly scheming against each other for their own interests, and there is no reason why they would trust our East Dragon Island. Why would they be willing to step into East Dragon Island, which is the weakest on the surface and has always been regarded by them as the 'remnants of the orthodox lineage' that they are eager to eliminate?"
"We already have to be on guard and ready for battle if they don't come looking for trouble. Now, to get them to willingly step into this dangerous place, which they see as a 'dragon's den and tiger's lair'... that's almost impossible!"
Although the Great Elder and the Second Elder did not immediately echo each other, their slightly solemn gazes and the barely perceptible fluctuations in their auras clearly expressed the same doubts and concerns as Zhu Li.
How to get three cunning, ferocious, and distrustful tigers to simultaneously lower their guard and willingly walk into the trap seemingly set by the weakest lamb? This is undoubtedly the most crucial, core, and also the most difficult part of the entire "luring the enemy into the trap" plan.
In an instant, all eyes in the main hall, filled with inquiry, anticipation, and a hint of barely perceptible tension, once again focused firmly on Lin Ming, waiting for this young man who brought the Dragon Emperor's Inverse Scale and the earth-shattering plan to reveal the key answer to breaking the deadlock.
A brief silence fell over the hall, as if the air itself had frozen.
The elders, all seasoned veterans with profound wisdom, were rapidly considering various possibilities—coercion? bribery? sowing discord? It seemed that every method was pale and powerless in the face of the Three Great Dragon Kings' unwavering suspicion and formidable strength.
In the suffocating silence, Lin Ming slowly raised his eyes. In his deep pupils, there was not a trace of confusion or hesitation, only a calm light that understood human nature and controlled the entire domain.
At this point, Lin Ming did not directly answer how to "invite," but instead proposed a reverse approach:
"Perhaps... we don't need to rack our brains trying to figure out how to 'invite' them. We can try a different approach, using something they absolutely cannot refuse, something that will make them blinded by greed, something they will definitely come to like moths to a flame even knowing there are risks—'bait'!"
"Oh?" The Great Elder's white eyebrows twitched slightly, and a look of great interest appeared on his withered face.
"What kind of bait could have such magic, that it could simultaneously entice those three arrogant and insatiably greedy fellows to willingly set foot on my East Dragon Island?"
Lin Ming's tone was calm, yet carried a resolute determination that cut off all escape routes. He spoke clearly, word by word. "The true bloodline of the Dragon Emperor! And a perfect opportunity to annex East Dragon Island!"
After speaking, Lin Ming, seeing the three elders watching him, elaborated on his plan again. "We will announce to the public that Zi Yan, in her eagerness to achieve quick results, unfortunately encountered a major mishap while refining the legendary Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, resulting in an energy backlash. She is now trapped in a Deadly Land spatial location that even we cannot accurately detect, and her situation is extremely critical, with her life hanging by a thread!"
"Despite exhausting all our resources, East Dragon Island is unable to provide assistance alone and is at a loss! Therefore, with the utmost sincerity and humility, we cordially invite the three Dragon Kings of the North, West, and South to East Dragon Island to jointly discuss a way to rescue Highness Zi Yan and preserve the only bloodline of the Dragon Emperor!"
Then, Lin Ming immediately threw them an even bigger lure. "Furthermore, we can promise them that whoever can take the lead in this rescue and successfully save Zi Yan, the entire East Dragon Island will willingly submit to him and be honored as his king!"
This plan, once devised, was like a lightning bolt streaking across the darkness, instantly illuminating all the fog!
The three elders were initially taken aback, but then their eyes gleamed with barely suppressed brilliance! They were all exceptionally intelligent individuals, and they instantly grasped the essence of the plan!
Why did the Three Great Dragon Kings split up? Why did they each claim the title of king? The fundamental reason was simply that they coveted the supreme Dragon Emperor Throne and craved the legitimate title of ruler over all dragons.
The old Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun has been missing for thousands of years, and the Dragon Emperor Bloodline is almost extinct. Zi Yan is the only known and most legitimate successor!
If they can "rescue" Zi Yan, they will have the moral high ground, both morally and in name!
Furthermore, if this allows them to subdue East Dragon Island, which has always upheld orthodoxy and enjoys a special reputation within the tribe, without bloodshed, they could achieve their goal.
Thus, they gained an overwhelming advantage in both reputation and strength, paving the most solid path for their future unification of the Ancient Dragon Clan and even their self-proclaimed title of Dragon Emperor!
The temptation was too great! Great enough to make them temporarily suppress their suspicions of each other, great enough to make them willing to take certain risks to come to East Dragon Island!
In their view, East Dragon Island was too weak to rescue the Dragon Emperor Bloodline and was forced to seek help from the other three islands, which was perfectly reasonable and logical.
The fact that the Three Great Dragon Kings East Dragon Island and checked each other actually reduced the likelihood that any one of them would think it was a trap specifically targeting them.
After all, would East Dragon Island dare to plot against Three Great Dragon Kings at the same time?
"Brilliant plan!" The Second Elder, who was usually sparing with words and had a cold expression, surprisingly exclaimed in praise, and a look of admiration appeared on his icy face.
"This is a blatant conspiracy! It strikes right at the heart of their greed! Even if they have doubts and ponder the matter repeatedly, they will never, ever dare to, give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that could determine the future Dragon Emperor! They will definitely come!"
The Great Elder pondered for a moment, his withered fingers gently tapping the armrest of his chair, his eyes flashing with wisdom as he weighed the risks and rewards.
Finally, he nodded slowly, his voice steady and powerful. "This plan is indeed the best strategy at present to mobilize them and gather them together. Although there are some risks, compared with the great cause of unifying our tribe, it is worth a try!"
Zhu Li nodded immediately, then added, "Another key to this plan is that the message must be realistic enough, the details must withstand scrutiny, and it must be delivered by someone of sufficient authority and trustworthiness to maximize their confidence."
Seeing that the three elders quickly understood and agreed with the core of the plan, Lin Ming felt reassured and immediately added more details to push the plan into the execution phase.
"Time is of the essence. We must act quickly, catch them off guard, and not give them too much time to think things through and coordinate with each other."
After speaking, Lin Ming glanced at Zhu Li, the Great Elder, and the Second Elder, and then solemnly assigned tasks. "Three elders, the crucial first step of the plan will likely require your personal attention."
"The three of you will each go to North Dragon Island, West Dragon Island, and South Dragon Island to deliver messages! Given your status, position, and strength within the clan, your personal presence will demonstrate the importance and authenticity of this matter, and will be enough to make the Three Great Dragon Kings take it very seriously and not dare to treat it lightly."
Looking at the three elders, Lin Ming carefully instructed them on the key points of the performance, "Remember, you must adopt a humble attitude, appearing anxious, helpless, and even somewhat desperate! Make the news of Zi Yan's 'danger' as serious and urgent as possible! Continuously emphasize that East Dragon Island has exhausted all its resources and is truly at its wit's end, placing its last hope in the extraordinary abilities and benevolent hearts His Majesty the three Dragon Kings. Furthermore, put time pressure on them, stressing the urgency and the need for immediate action; they must arrive at East Dragon Island within a month at the latest to discuss a rescue plan! Otherwise... the consequences will be unimaginable!"
The three elders exchanged glances, each seeing the same resolute determination and unwavering commitment in the other's eyes. For the great cause of unifying the Ancient Dragon Clan, for welcoming back the Dragon Emperor, and for restoring the ancient glory, they would not hesitate to risk everything, even Sea of Fire, let alone lower themselves to act!
"Very well! This concerns the fate of our clan, and we have no choice but to act! Let's set off now!" the Great Elder replied in a deep voice, standing up abruptly with an air of resolute determination.
"Leave North Dragon Island to me." The Second Elder spoke succinctly, a flame of mission already burning in his cold eyes.
"Then I will go to West Dragon Island." Zhu Li immediately replied, his face filled with determination to carry out the mission.
The plan was set, and there was no time to lose! So the three elders did not delay at all. They nodded slightly to Lin Ming, and their eyes conveyed all their trust and entrustment.
The next moment, the Space Power around the three people fluctuated violently. With a sway, they transformed into three streams of light of different colors, yet all equally swift as lightning. They directly tore apart the stable space within the main hall, leaving behind three slowly healing, pitch-black cracks. Their figures had already disappeared, and they sped off towards the Three Great Dragon Islands in the north, west, and south of the void.
The main hall became empty again, with only Lin Ming, Qing Lin standing quietly to the side with infinite trust in Lin Ming in Qing Lin eyes, Xiong Zhan who seemed excited and nervous because of the shocking plan he had just heard, and Hei Qing.
Lin Ming stood with his hands behind his back, like a Pillar of the Sea standing firm in the center of the hall.
At this moment, his profound gaze seemed to pierce through the magnificent palace walls, looking into the endless void, where three terrifying storms, enough to disrupt the entire Ancient Dragon Clan's structure, were about to be unleashed.
A meticulously crafted, earth-shattering deception targeting the Three Great Dragon Kings has officially begun with the departure of the three elders.
So, the next step is to patiently wait for the fish to take the bait driven by greed, and... prepare that single drop of Dragon Emperor Essence Blood that will decide your fate, ensuring that at the crucial moment, it can unleash the overwhelming power of Seven-Star Dou Saint!
Lin Ming's slender fingers gently caressed himself in his sleeve, out of sight of anyone. The wisp of purple-gold blood at his fingertips, a symbol of supreme power and responsibility, quietly disappeared, as if it had never appeared.
East Dragon Island, the sacred land of the Dragon Clan that carries the orthodox hopes of the Ancient Void Dragon and has been silent for far too long, is about to usher in an unprecedented and enormous storm that will determine the future fate of the entire race!