In Star Dou Forest, Gu Yuena sat quietly upon a lotus dais in the middle of the lake, her violet-gold eyes gazing indifferently toward the human world. She could clearly sense the infighting and mutual suspicion within the human alliance, and a faint, icy sneer curled across her lips.
A fragmented alliance, each faction harboring its own schemes, was not worth her intervention. She only needed to wait quietly—for them to wear themselves down, for her strength to fully recover, and for Dugu Long to completely master the origin power of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings.
As well as for the infighting among those children of destiny.
By the lake, Dugu Long sat atop a rock. Red and blue ice-and-fire energy swirled around his small body as, under Di Tian's guidance, he gradually gained control over the Dragon Kings' origin power within him.
From time to time, he looked toward Spirit City and softly called out, "Grandpa." Yet the confusion in his eyes had diminished considerably, replaced by an increasingly powerful majesty belonging to the dragon race.
Gu Yuena withdrew her gaze and looked at Dugu Long, the coldness in her eyes instantly softening.
At Gui Mengguan, Qian Gujue and Oupai leaned against the shaded corridor pillars, keeping out of the crowd's sight as they spoke in hushed voices.
Watching the various factions put on a facade of unity while secretly working at cross-purposes, Gui Mengguan could not help sighing. "These people are still scheming and fighting among themselves. They have no idea what kind of ultimate move the Silver Dragon King has been holding back!"
Qian Gujue folded his arms and leaned against a pillar, letting out a derisive laugh. His tone was full of helplessness. "Obviously. With the intelligence of these locals, how could they understand