He merely assumed that the divine Dragon Totem in the temple had left such a deep impression on him that he felt this closeness to Yellow Dragon, and thought nothing more of it.
"Ancestor, have you come with instructions for me?" Lieshan asked respectfully.
Yellow Dragon exchanged glances with Duobao and Xuandu, then took a seat in the hall and motioned for Lieshan to sit as well.
Lieshan sat as instructed, faint unease stirring in his heart.
He had a feeling that this legendary divine dragon ancestor had not suddenly appeared just to meet him.
Yellow Dragon lifted the cup of tea an attendant had brought in, took a light sip, and came straight to the point. "Lieshan, do you know why your teacher invited me here?"
Lieshan glanced at Duobao and ventured, "Is it because of me? Has something gone wrong with my cultivation?"
Yellow Dragon shook his head. "Your cultivation is progressing very well. Senior Brother Duobao has taught you well. I came for something else."
Lieshan's heart tightened. He vaguely guessed what it was, and his face paled slightly.
Duobao sighed beside him. "Lieshan, you know where your problem lies. No matter how high your cultivation or how powerful your realm, without great achievements for the Human Race, you cannot qualify to become the Human Emperor. You understand that yourself, don't you?"
Lieshan fell silent.
Only after a moment did he slowly speak, his voice low and dejected. "You're right, Teacher. I understand."
He raised his head and looked at Yellow Dragon, his eyes carrying a trace of confusion and helplessness. "Senior Yellow Dragon, it isn't that I don't want to accomplish something. I truly... don't know what to do."
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