Yuan Shouren quietly looked at the Dragon King and said, "Jing River Dragon King, do you not know that defying an imperial decree is a capital offense, punishable by death on the Dragon Execution Platform?"
Just as the Jing River Dragon King was about to make a move, Yuan Shouren's words made him freeze. He had not expected this man to recognize him.
"It is only a minor matter. Who could possibly kill me? At most, I will be punished once," the Jing River Dragon King said calmly.
"Jing River Dragon King, do you think defying an imperial decree merely earns you a punishment? Do not think that because you are of the Dragon Clan, the Heavenly Court will spare you. By so openly defying the Heavenly Court's decree, death will be hard to avoid. Do not forget the conflict between the Three Pure Ones and the Heavenly Court. You belong to the Heavenly Court, and having committed such an offense, do you think the Three Pure Ones will allow the Heavenly Court to spare you?" Yuan Shouren said, staring at him.
The Jing River Dragon King was stunned upon hearing this, his heart filled with shock.
"Sir! Sir, save me!" The Jing River Dragon King finally understood and was overcome with panic. His earlier impulsiveness and rage had completely dissipated. He grabbed Yuan Shouren, begging him for help.
Looking at the Jing River Dragon King before him, Yuan Shouren let out a helpless sigh. Yuanshi Tianzun had previously instructed him to tell fortunes for the fishermen of the Jing River and help them catch more fish there.
At the time, Yuan Shouren had found the matter deeply puzzling. He had not known what Yuanshi Tianzun and the others intended, but looking at the Jing River Dragon King now, he