Had I, Yuanshi, Gone Soft, or Had You Gotten Too Big for Your Boots?

Laozi Tzu's analysis was methodical, logical, and well-founded.

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi's eyes flickered, and a knowing smile appeared on his face.

"Brother's insight is brilliant."

The Dragon Clan did not surrender; they had other plans.

Thinking about it that way, it makes perfect sense.

"That idiot Ziwei probably doesn't even realize he's fallen into a trap."

Dragon Palace.

Ziwei and her group followed Ao Zhan, and after some twists and turns, arrived at the main hall of the Dragon Palace.

"Fellow Daoists, please come in quickly."

As soon as they arrived at the door, they saw a kind, elderly man in human form smiling at them.

After introductions, both parties learned each other's identities.

Upon entering the main hall, everyone took their seats.

Ziwei didn't keep anyone in suspense; after a few pleasantries, she got straight to the point.

"My master mentioned you to me, saying that Dragon Clan are naturally humble and very hospitable..."

Upon hearing the word "hospitality," Ao Zhan's lips twitched.

He recalled the past, the day when their treasure trove, accumulated over countless years, was almost emptied.

Perhaps this is what they call hospitality.

"However... gaining Fellow Daoist Ling Xiao's approval isn't a loss," Ao Zhan comforted himself.

"Hehe, young friend, you flatter me. Please give my regards to your master and tell him that the Dragon Clan is always ready to welcome him."

Zhulong said with a smile, then changed the subject and asked.

"By the way, young friend, where is Fellow Ling Xiao Lingxiao currently?"

Upon hearing this, Ziwei's smile faded, and she said calmly, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask; this is a taboo subject."

Zhulong's heart skipped a beat, then he chuckled and said, "It was I who spoke out of turn."

He realized he hadn't been rigorous enough.

This topic is indeed somewhat sensitive. How could we easily inquire about the whereabouts of someone like Ling Xiao, making it seem as if we need to notify him of our destination?

"I acted somewhat hastily; I need to reflect on that..."

Old Dragon mentally criticized himself, realizing that he shouldn't have made this mistake.

Ziwei nodded slightly and continued, "However, perhaps you will soon find out."

Upon hearing this, Old Dragon's eyes flickered, and he instantly thought of many things.

"Could it be that Fellow Daoist Ling Xiao is preparing to return?"

What does this mean?

His return is likely intended to change the landscape; otherwise, why would he come back at all?

Thinking of this, Old Dragon suddenly became a little excited.

Ziwei arrived at the perfect time.

This is the perfect time to build good relationships and also an opportunity to show your abilities.

This means that the Dragon Clan will now have Sage protecting them, and will no longer be so passive.

Although Ling Xiao is at odds with the Three Pure Ones and other Sage, he is powerful enough, and there is already some friendship and goodwill between them. Following him will definitely bring good results.

Zhulong secretly pondered, feeling inexplicably excited, his eyes and brows filled with a smile.

Certainly...

If Zhulong knew all the things Ling Xiao had secretly done, and the grudge between him and Hongjun, he probably wouldn't be laughing.

They might even immediately get up to see the guest off, distancing themselves from the situation.

"Young friend, Fellow Daoist Ling Xiao once said that the future world belongs to the descendants of the dragon. I think he foresaw everything long ago."

"In my view, cooperation and mutual support between the two groups is an inevitable trend."

"From this day forward, the ocean will be Human Race's second home!"

Zhulong spoke first, very naturally, without needing anyone else to say anything.

Leaving Ling Xiao aside for the moment, the recent performance of the Human Race has greatly earned his approval.

He seemed to be able to foresee, or even vaguely see, that the future of the Dragon Clan was very promising.

"Good! That's exactly what I was thinking!" Ziwei said with a smile, without any pretense; this was also why he had come.

It went surprisingly smoothly.

Without expending a single word or wasting a single sentence.

"It seems... the master has already arranged everything in secret..."

Ziwei thought to herself, her gaze resolute.

Both parties reached an agreement, which pleased everyone, and the atmosphere was extremely harmonious.

"Hehe, if Human Race and Dragon Clan could cooperate and form a dragon knight army, that would be even more powerful."

Manshan Clan suddenly spoke, a foolish smile on his face, clearly deeply engrossed and unable to extricate himself.

Upon hearing this, Zhulong and Ao Zhan were stunned, their mouths agape, unable to utter a word.

Dragon Knight?

We were discussing cooperation, how did it suddenly turn into riding?

Is this a proper ride?

Cangwu, standing to the side, was speechless. He raised his hand and delivered a heavy punch to the head of the Manshan Clan.

If he could, he really wanted to pretend he didn't know them.

After a long time, the two sides finalized the details, and Ziwei and her group had to say goodbye.

Zhulong escorted them for a long distance before Ao Zhan carried them out to the surface of the sea, where the calm waters began to ripple again.

It has attracted widespread attention.

To their disappointment, the Human Race and Dragon Clan got along very well, chatting and laughing, and even waved goodbye with reluctance.

Many powerful beings, gloating over the situation, thought that a conflict would break out between the two sides, and that the Dragon Clan might have already laid an ambush at the bottom of the sea.

That's all?

The demon race's last hope was shattered, nearly driving many of its powerful leaders to madness.

They hoped that the Dragon Clan and the Human Race would fight each other to the death, exhausting each other's strength and making it a fierce and evenly matched battle. But it seems they're almost becoming in-laws now.

At this moment, they truly began to suspect that the Dao Ancestor's decision to have the Witches control the earth, the Demons control the heavens, Human Race control the seas was a deliberate act against the Demon Race.

They couldn't conquer the sky and suffered heavy losses at the hands of the Golden Crow. On the other hand, the Human Race not only didn't fight the Dragon Clan, but seemed to have even established a friendship, and their strength grew again.

Even the Witch Clan is thriving, while the demon clan is the most miserable.

Is the end of the demon race truly nigh?

The powerful figures of the demon race couldn't help but ask a question.

"You wretched creature, you actually let the Human Race leave like that, without any secret planning?"

Yuanshi said angrily, a ruthless look in his eyes, but when he saw Ziwei and Ao Zhan waving goodbye, they seemed quite friendly.

At that moment, Yuanshi knew he had completely lost.

Laozi's face was equally grim, because his analysis beforehand had been so logical, only to be proven wrong again in the blink of an eye. This had happened more than once, and it was very embarrassing.

"It seems that old Zhulong really intends to side with the Human Race."

"Heh, this isn't siding with the Human Race at all; it's clearly an attempt to curry favor with Ling Xiao, thinking that the future of the Dragon Clan rests on his shoulders?"

Yuanshi laughed in extreme anger, his voice icy and chilling.

"Does this wretched child not know that Ling Xiao is the mortal enemy of the Three Pure Ones? Or does he think we are inferior to Ling Xiao?"

He was truly enraged. Zhulong's actions clearly indicated that he believed they were inferior to Ling Xiao, which seemed like a provocation and a disregard for the Sage's anger.

Everyone in the entire Primordial World knows that the feud between the Three Pure Ones and the Three Crows began even before they became saints.

Zhulong couldn't possibly be unaware of this; knowing full well what he was doing, he was tantamount to provoking and courting death.

Is it that I, Yuanshi, can no longer wield the sword, or that you, Zhulong, have become arrogant?

"Heh, remnants of the Tribulation, still dreaming of a comeback? The Dragon Clan's actions are undoubtedly courting death, extinguishing their last glimmer of hope!"

Laozi Tzu said expressionlessly, which, even with his good temper, angered him.

The fact that the Dragon Clan was not completely wiped out is already a testament to Heaven's benevolence in protecting life.

By jumping out now to court death and participating in this Tribulation, they are essentially burying their last chance for survival!