Lin Tian promptly fell silent and went to discuss a strategy with Tongtian. At the very least, he had to keep the Ancestral Dragon dangling for a while, assess the risk of his appearance exposing their Vine Dao Venerable Group, and keep that risk under control.
When the Ancestral Dragon saw Lin Tian's words, his anger eased a little.
"Alligator Dragon! Are you still refusing to surrender?"
Above the Western Sea, after accepting the imperial decree, the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea and the other three seemed to steel themselves and reach a consensus in an instant.
The Dragon King of the Eastern Sea's expression turned hostile. "If you persist in your delusion, don't blame us for putting righteousness before family!"
"Alligator Dragon! Put down your weapon and beg the Jade Emperor's forgiveness! You still have a way to survive!"
As the Dragon King of the Western Sea spoke, he donned his armor and drew his weapon. "Once we strike, death will be your only path!"
The Dragon Kings of the Southern Sea and Northern Sea said nothing. They had already changed into battle gear.
There was nothing left to say. The Alligator Dragon had brought things to this point himself, so he could not blame them for being ruthless.
"Father, Uncle, you-you! Why won't you believe my cousin can lead us to glory? Why do you want to kill him instead?"
Ao Tingyu was stunned and incredulous. She tried to rush over, but Mochang held her firmly back. She did not understand. She truly did not.
"Tingyu, stop trying to persuade them!"
"Our ancestor expected this long ago, too. He just never imagined our Dragon Clan had truly fallen into such decay and stubbornness! When it comes to disappointing us, a Dragon Clan like this never disappoints!"
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