"Ao Sheng, why did you go to the Dragon Qi Realm?" Even the Fourth Elder's casual words carried immense authority, ringing through the grand hall filled with treasures and echoing around the humans and demons.
"Elder..." Ao Sheng swished his tail and laughed. "If I hadn't gone, how could I have discovered Xiao Hua? This fellow is truly extraordinary..."
"Cough, cough..." The Fourth Elder coughed twice, cutting Ao Sheng off. Then he looked toward the thousand or so Dragon Clan members, demons, and humans below the hall and said, "You presumably all know the origins of the Diecui Relic Realm. This time, when the relic realm opens, only Dragon Clan members with True Dragon bloodlines may enter. We old fellows are advanced in years, and these old bones of ours cannot endure such tossing about. The task of exploring the relic realm shall be entrusted to you."
"Yes, we understand!" The Dragon Clan members seemed to have long been prepared, answering in unison.
"For the opening of the Diecui Relic Realm, Dragon Island has long made preparations. You are also the elites of our Dragon Clan throughout the Two Rivers and Four Seas. Your opportunity to enter the relic realm is both your own honor and the honor of our clan. Remember this: once you arrive at Dragon Island, you are members of our Dragon Clan. Forget all your former identities. Especially once you enter the relic realm, you must work together with one heart and one mind. Do not entertain any ulterior thoughts!" The Fourth Elder spoke earnestly again. "Moreover, I know that many demons, humans, and dragons have been making plans over this Diecui Relic Realm. There has been no shortage of slaughter between them. Even aboard the Dragon Ship that brought you to Dragon Island, some demons