"I pay my respects to the Dragon Ancestor!" As soon as the Demon Elder appeared, he bowed respectfully to the Dragon Ancestor, his voice carrying a measure of genuine reverence.
"Hmm? It's you?" At the sight of the Demon Elder, the Dragon Ancestor's immense eyes shifted slightly, revealing a trace of surprise. He actually recognized him. "To think you're still alive after more than a million years!"
"To think the Dragon Ancestor still remembers this junior! I'm truly overwhelmed by the honor!" Surprise flickered in the Demon Elder's purple eyes as he answered respectfully.
The Four Great Elders also looked at the Demon Elder in astonishment. They suddenly understood why he dared come alone to the Thirty-Three Star Realm as an envoy. An Immortal Tribulation Stage cultivator who had lived for a million years? He must have survived at least twenty Heavenly Tribulations! What a heaven-defying existence. Even the strongest of the Four Great Elders had only survived thirteen... More astonishing still, the Dragon Ancestor actually recognized him. How could a cultivator who had caught the Dragon Ancestor's eye a million years ago possibly be a nobody?
"Have you come on Prince Modong's behalf?" The Dragon Ancestor seemed unwilling to dwell on the past, and his voice grew considerably gentler. After a pause, he suddenly added, "For someone of your standing to assist a mere Demon King... Prince Modong's identity must be far from ordinary."
"Yes!" The Demon Elder nodded, then smiled. "I won't conceal it from you, Lord Dragon Ancestor! However, I hope you will all keep this confidential." He paused before continuing solemnly, "Prince Modong is the Holy Son painstakingly selected by our Devil Race!"
"The Devil Race's Holy Son!" Even the profoundly composed Dragon Ancestor could not help exclaiming in surprise. After a pause, he said with