"...Yes."
With the Dragon King having spoken, Ao Yu had no choice but to obediently cradle the Earth-Grade Dao Armament and walk, step by step, over to the Black Mountain Bear Lord, however unwilling she felt.
"Here."
She turned her head aside and handed over the spear, unwilling to spare it another glance.
The Black Mountain Bear Lord swallowed, extended his thick arms, and carefully accepted the Dao Armament.
It felt warm to the touch, radiant light flowing across it.
Even he could sense the terrifying aura contained within.
"Thank you, little princess."
"...You're welcome."
Ao Yu forced out a faint smile, then quickly withdrew her hands and obediently retreated to the Woyun Dragon King's side.
At that moment, the atmosphere in the great hall turned exceedingly strange.
Many of those present no longer bothered to conceal the greed in their gazes as they looked at the Black Mountain Bear Lord.
This was an Earth-Grade Dao Armament...
Given the chance, none of those present would mind committing murder to seize a treasure.
But just as their greed stirred.
They recalled that scarlet thunderbolt that had spanned heaven and earth.
Many instantly concealed the burning desire in their eyes, putting on smiles and cupping their hands to congratulate the Black Mountain Bear Lord.
"Congratulations on obtaining such a precious treasure, Grotto Master Black Mountain."
"With such resources at its disposal, the Azure Firmament Grotto is sure to shine brilliantly in this region someday."
"Your subordinates are overflowing with talent, Grotto Master. You truly put us to shame."
The Black Mountain Bear Lord split his great maw in a hearty laugh.
His rough laughter echoed through the hall, making his pleasure abundantly clear.
Holding the Four Seas Divine Radiance in one hand, he casually played with it a couple of times.
Then