"The dragon spirit aura within this man is indeed worth examining."
The Second Elder's voice was quiet, yet as clear as jade striking stone.
"In my opinion, there is no need to rush to kill him, nor to drive him away."
"Since dragon spirits are the source of the Dragon Clan's power, why not let me extract this dragon spirit aura and see how compatible it is with the Dragon Palace's dragon vein? If it is compatible enough, then this is heaven's will. Having this man as prince consort would not disgrace the Dragon Palace, and we must accept it."
"If it is not compatible enough..."
The Second Grand Elder paused briefly, his gaze falling on the Purple Sky Dragon King. "It will not be too late to decide then."
The Purple Sky Dragon King narrowed his eyes slightly, but did not immediately respond.
The Second Elder had already turned to face the Altar.
He slowly raised his right hand, spreading his fingers, his palm facing upward.
An exceedingly faint gray light emerged from his palm.
Like a wisp of smoke drawn by the wind, it slowly gathered into shape.
The light was gentle, as gentle as a feather, but when it fell upon Lin Shisan, the dragon spirit inside him suddenly surged.
Lin Shisan felt a warm pulling force rise from deep within his chest.
His brows shifted almost imperceptibly before his expression returned to calm.
Zi Yuner abruptly turned toward Lin Shisan, her pupils contracting.
She glanced at Lin Shisan, then at the Second Elder below the platform.
Just then, another unexpected voice came from deep within the Altar.
"Second Grandfather, you certainly know how to pick your moment to pluck the ripe peaches."
Everyone's gaze was pulled toward that voice.
Deep within the stone wall at the