The North Sea Dragonkind were, after all, one of the greatest powers in the world. A minor disturbance might have been another matter, but with something this momentous, the shock felt throughout the world's cultivation paths was easy to imagine.
Those with little connection to the matter were startled, but that was all. Powers such as the various Celestial Courts and the Dragonkind of the Three Seas, however, could now only watch with the utmost attention.
Although the battle between the North Sea's two True Dragons had ended, its aftermath had made the North Sea the focus of every power in the world.
The North Sea Dragonkind might have anticipated this, but at present, they had no leisure to concern themselves with what others thought.
Dragons were all proud, each with a distinct personality, and fiercely territorial when governing their own waters. Yet they also understood that glory for one meant glory for all, and ruin for one meant ruin for all.
Their wholehearted acceptance of Ya Ci's strength was one reason; another was that all Dragonkind knew they had to welcome the Dragon Lord back.
On some matters, the Dragonkind could be utterly chaotic, riddled with internal conflicts and mutual disdain. On others, however, they could swiftly reach unanimity!
For Ya Ci, who was staying at the Great Toad Winery in Black Spring Commandery's seat, the North Sea Dragonkind's decisiveness had indeed stirred something in his heart. As Yin Lian spoke, he could sense that the other's words were by no means empty.
Seeing signs that Ya Ci's expression and demeanor were softening, Yin Lian dared not press him with forceful arguments. He appealed only to his feelings.
"We of the North Sea Dragonkind did this not to pressure you, Dragon Lord. We would never dare entertain such a