Azure-Eyed Snake King continued.
"Spring rain falls without end—this is precisely the time for dragons and snakes to rise from the land."
"Moreover, Your Highness bears the name True Dragon. With celestial signs following you, it signifies the remaking of Heaven and Earth!"
True Dragon Prince's heart stirred at these words. The worry he had harbored seemed to take on a different shape. It was as though Heaven and Earth themselves were celebrating him, celebrating that he was about to overthrow his rival and become the Monster Path's chosen destiny.
Drawing a deep breath, True Dragon Prince narrowed his eyes. "Good. Continue the march."
"With celestial signs accompanying us, Heaven itself must be helping me."
At this point, True Dragon Prince had completely cast aside his worries and urged the forced march onward at speed.
The endless drizzle washed away countless traces. All was silent, and the entire world had sunk into tranquility.
The Divine Eagle Demon King had not noticed anything amiss at all!
Time slipped by second by second. Since they were moving slowly, it took a full half day before they reached the vicinity of the mine.
And the rain was still falling softly!
The fine, unbroken rain did not seem heavy, but it was in fact exceedingly dense. Thin streams of water flowed everywhere across the ground.
Slap... slap.
The sounds of feet stepping into water rang out without end.
Three thousand Dao soldiers were shrouded in an invisible force field, their presence obscured by a hazy mist.
The Dao soldiers moved silently through the forest. Other than a few footprints left on the ground, there was no way to spot any trace of them within the Mist.
At this moment, True Dragon Prince came to a halt. Fine rain fell all around them, and visibility