The Green Phoenix Goddess, Ice Block? The Cry Dragon Clan's Selection Show!

The territory of the Cry Dragon Clan.

This place is located in the center of the Blackwater Marsh. Legend has it that this place was not originally called the Blackwater Marsh, but the Blackwater Plain. It was only after the Cry Dragon Clan migrated here that it rained all year round, and it gradually became what it is today.

The water features numerous pavilions and towers; were it not for the sheer size of the buildings, one might easily mistake them for the Jiangnan region.

The Cry Dragon clan are cultured demons who studied in the Central Divine Province, unlike those peasants.

The clan's territory is bustling with activity today.

All the Aquatic Clan in the Blackwater Marsh, those related to the Cry Dragon Clan, gathered here because today was the Cry Dragon Clan's selection ceremony for the Divine Jade.

As everyone knows, the Cry Dragon Clan are the masters of the Blackwater Marsh, and only this clan has the right to go to the Hanging Temple.

A banquet was being held by the lake.

Aquatic Clan from various aquatic groups were toasting and drinking at the banquet, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

As you can see, there are Crab Clan that walk sideways, Shrimp Clan with shrimp heads, River Clam Clan sitting in their shells, and...

A foreign dragon that rides a human?

This Cry Dragon Clan was actually sitting on a human's shoulder!

Moreover, his transformation was very accurate, with only a few of his original features remaining.

"Where could my parents be?" Murong Xiao looked around curiously.

"Our people are all seated in the inner seats."

Wu Dameng pointed to the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

Members of the Cry Dragon Clan, as well as some powerful demons, were seated in pavilions near the center of the lake.

Those lesser demons who just wanted to watch the spectacle enjoyed their feast on the outer perimeter.

As the group passed by, they attracted many curious glances from the Demon Race and heard much discussion.

"Boss Shrimp, why didn't you bring your son this time?"

"Don't even mention it. My son was snatched away by an Avian Clan on the way here with me. Now, I'm the only one left in my branch—a Shrimp-Headed Man."

"Ugh, those Avian Clan are going too far in bullying demons!"

"Since the Heavenly Jade was taken by the Roc Clan last time, it's not certain that it will fall into the hands of our Aquatic Clan this time."

What do you mean?

"Don't you know that the Green Phoenix Clan has produced a Goddess?"

Green Phoenix Goddess...

Li Mo breathed a sigh of relief, but his thoughts kept drifting.

He couldn't help but imagine Ice Block with wings sprouting from its back, soaring through the sky, its eyes clear and bright. When it looked at him, a gentle smile appeared on its snow-white face. It extended a pale hand towards him, taking him with it into the heavens...

She'll definitely go to the Hanging Temple.

"Brother Li," Huang Donglai out, interrupting Li Mo's thoughts.

"Um?"

"You've practically ripped all my hair out."

"... I'm sorry, Brother Huang, I'll make it up to you afterwards."

Li Mo coughed lightly.

They entered the inner hall without hindrance, where they were greeted by various Cry Dragon Clan and many powerful and fierce demons.

Among the group of demons, the few of them were not particularly noticeable.

Murong Xiao's gaze searched among the demons, but he couldn't find his beloved parents yet.

"This is Wu Mo, who has returned to his clan from outside the Southern Border," Wu Dameng introduced to several familiar clansmen.

"Oh? There are other people of our kind outside of the Southern Border?"

"And what about this side..."

"Oh, that's Brother Mo's mount."

"Hiss! It's so ferocious?"

Several Cry Dragon looked surprised and immediately offered a few words of flattery.

Then they started eating, drinking, and chatting on their own.

"Have you all heard about that Green Phoenix Clan Goddess?"

"Rumor has it that she not only possesses the purest Green Phoenix bloodline, but also the Divine Phoenix bloodline?"

"It must be true. Even the Young Clan Leader of the Nine-headed Serpent Nine-headed Serpent Clan suffered a great loss at her hands, and one of his heads was cut off."

"Huh? Even our clan's Sky Dragon is not as good as Young Clan Leader Nine-headed Serpent."

The Pure Flood Dragons at the same table all expressed concern about the future of the Cry Dragon clan.

After all, whether it's the Roc or the Green Phoenix, all Avian Clan inherently dislike the Cry Dragon Clan.

"Brother Mo, what do you think?" Wu Dameng couldn't help but ask.

"I don't just look."

"???"

"Just watching isn't enough; I need to take action. I don't think she'll be able to resist."

Li Mo said calmly.

"Brother Mo, you actually have such courage, wanting to contend with that Green Phoenix Goddess?"

The assembled dragons couldn't help but gasp, making the damp air feel noticeably drier.

This is more than just a contest.

Listen to this! It's going to be so strong that even the Green Phoenix Goddess can't resist it!

Is this the courage of River-Crossing Fierce Dragon? Is it confidence or arrogance...?

"Hmph, ignorant and arrogant." ×2

Not far away, at a seat, stood a gloomy young man whose body faintly reeked of a fishy stench and who originally had three heads. Hearing this, he snorted coldly.

Its identity can be discerned from the fact that it only has two heads left.

The Nine-headed Serpent Clan.

Among the Calamity Beast, Nine-headed Serpent was far more famous than Cry Dragon, and was also much stronger.

Unfortunately Nine-headed Serpent has very little chance of having offspring, and his lineage is always passed down through a single son, resulting in a small population.

Otherwise, it remains to be seen who will be in charge of the Blackwater Marsh.

"And the Green Phoenix Goddess was completely powerless to resist?"

"He has no idea how terrifying she is!"

The young man had two heads, one with a gloomy expression and the other burning with rage.

"Young Master, this is the territory of the Cry Dragon Clan."

The shrimp-headed henchman beside him quickly advised:

"After he witnesses your true form Divine Ability, he will naturally realize how weak and insignificant he truly is."

The two-headed youth then gave up with a cold snort.

At the same time.

Not far away, Murong Xiao's gaze hardened.

The elders of the Cry Dragon Clan emerged amidst the congratulations of many Aquatic Clan. Among them was a man and a woman; the woman had dragon horns on her head, but otherwise, judging from her attire, she resembled an ordinary young lady from a prominent human family.

The man beside her had a long beard that reached his chest, a refined and handsome appearance, and a face that bore a striking resemblance to Murong Xiao.

The elders of the Cry Dragon Clan all sat in front of the stone platform below the arena.

"..."

Li Mo had the illusion that he was watching judges enter a talent show.

He soon discovered that this was not an illusion.

The woman walked on water and reached the middle of the lake.

She said loudly:

"We, the Aquatic Clan of Blackwater Marsh, have always been of one heart and one mind. I'm sure you all have some idea why we've gathered here today."

"That's right, we will select five Aquatic Clan, whose bloodlines and strength are all of the highest caliber, to go to the Hanging Temple."

"This is not just for our Cry Dragon Clan, but for the entire Blackwater Marsh!"

"To revive the glory of Heishui is our inescapable duty!"

"Even if you are just a Common Demon in this preliminary selection, you still have the opportunity to bring glory to the Aquatic Clan race!"

Huo--

The demons erupted in uproar, each one extremely excited and fanatical.

This means that they might all end up going to the Hanging Temple.

"..."

Little Li felt that his impression of the Cry Dragon Clan had been somewhat overturned.

Where's the terrifying Calamity Beast they were promised?

I had previously heard that Murong Xiao's parents were being pressured, and I thought it was because a love between a human and a demon was against all reason. It turns out they were being pressured to have a second child.

He had previously heard that the Cry Dragon Clan was embroiled in a complicated situation regarding the selection of candidates for the Hanging Temple, and he assumed there were some unsavory events and power struggles involved.

It was all a talent show all along?!

Was he judging the Demon Race by his own human standards?

"Brother Li, this is actually quite normal."

"Um?"

"Think about it, the Demon Race is inherently stronger than the human race. If they were also cunning, would they have been driven to the Southern Border?"

"... That makes sense."

Li Mo nodded, but still had some questions.

Why is it called a preliminary selection?

"Because if you go downstream from the main stream of this lake, that's the South Sea, Brother Mo, don't you know that?"

Wu Dameng offered an explanation, looking at Li Mo with sympathy.

Brother Mo, who is separated from his tribe, is truly pitiful; he has never even seen the sea.