Yang Jian smiled gently.
"My recommendation was merely flowers added to brocade. Ultimately, it was because you did well."
With that, Yang Jian shifted slightly aside and introduced the woman behind him to Qian Renxue.
"This is Ao Cunxin, the Third Princess of the West Sea. We came to see that monkey today. Sorry for troubling you, Mountain God."
"You flatter this humble god, True Lord. There is no trouble to speak of. Your arrival is an honor for me."
Qian Renxue replied respectfully, then bowed to Ao Cunxin as well.
"This humble god greets the Third Princess of the West Sea."
Qian Renxue still did not know what the West Sea Dragon Palace meant. It reminded her of Sun Wukong saying that Nezha had killed the Third Prince of the East Sea Dragon Palace at seven years old.
"You're too polite, Mountain God."
Ao Cunxin smiled rather casually, but her eyes turned toward Di Tian.
"Is this your subordinate god? His Dragon Clan bloodline is so thin it's almost imperceptible. How incredibly rare. The Primordial World has no such mong... er, dragons like this?"
Ao Cunxin did not even know how to describe him.
However thin a Dragon Clan bloodline was, how thin could it possibly get?
In her eyes, even if she dripped a drop of blood into the West Sea and let a member of the Demon Race drink a mouthful, their bloodline would not be this thin.
So in a sense, he really was rare. She had never seen such a watered-down dragon.
It was an eye-opener for Ao Cunxin too.
Di Tian's head buzzed.
Ao Cunxin had not displayed any draconic might, yet he felt that an insurmountable mountain stood before him, constantly radiating an aura that compelled him to submit.
This was different from the fear Nezha inspired in dragons. This was the feeling of meeting an ancient ancestor.
"Di Tian greets the true dragon."
Di Tian felt that addressing her as Third Princess was inappropriate, insufficient to reflect Ao Cunxin's exalted status.
"True dragon?"
Ao Cunxin covered her mouth and laughed, her beautiful eyes sparkling as she glanced toward Yang Jian beside her.
"Second Brother, he's so funny. Haha."
"That's how it is when they've just ascended to the Primordial World."
Yang Jian briefly explained Di Tian's origins.
"So that's it. He's only just ascended."
Ao Cunxin suddenly sensed that something had changed in the unseen workings of fate, and her expression immediately turned solemn.
"Second Brother, regarding that impending matter, do you think there might be a turning point for my younger brother?"
Yang Jian paused at her words too. "You mean..."
"That's right. I sensed a shift in the West Sea Dragon Clan's fortune just now."
Ao Cunxin's gaze settled on Di Tian. "A variable has appeared."
Di Tian and Qian Renxue did not understand what the two were discussing, but Di Tian vaguely sensed that it concerned him.
Ao Cunxin took a step forward.
"Di Tian, I have an opportunity here. It would require you to pay some unknown price. Would you dare accept it?"
An opportunity?
Di Tian shuddered all over and perked up.
Was it finally my turn?
Di Tian forcibly suppressed the urge to drop to his knees and bow, looking toward Qian Renxue.
He was a dragon with dignity, after all, and he had already promised to become Qian Renxue's subordinate god.
Douluo Continent.
The atmosphere in Spirit Hall was somewhat strange. The two sides had only recently agreed to cooperate, yet now Di Tian seemed about to strike out on his own.
The straightforward Soul Beasts all grew a little restless, feeling they had let Spirit Hall down.
At the same time, they were very worried about Qian Renxue's attitude.
"Ahem, rest assured, everyone. Since our two sides have agreed to cooperate, it doesn't matter whether Xue'er and Di Tian stay together. Since Di Tian has an opportunity, he ought to seize it. Only then can ours truly be called an alliance of the strong."
Qian Daoliu took it in stride, and he trusted that Qian Renxue would let Di Tian leave.
The Silver Dragon King and the other Soul Beasts sighed in relief at this.
"You are magnanimous, Great Enshrined. I also pledge here that, whatever Di Tian's opportunity may be, Spirit Hall will remain our sole ally."
With everything out in the open, the relationship between the two sides advanced another step, and the atmosphere became even more harmonious than before.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Even Di Tian has an opportunity. Why does everyone who follows Qian Renxue have such good fortune? Could it all be the Yin Virtue she possesses at work?"
Ning Fengzhi nearly ground his teeth to pieces.
According to the information he had received, the sovereign of the Soul Beasts had already agreed to cooperate with Spirit Hall. If Di Tian grew stronger too, then no matter how closely he joined forces with others, it would be useless.
"Tell the sect's disciples that if anyone else ascends to the Primordial World, they are to seek refuge with Qian Renxue."
Ning Fengzhi gave the order decisively.
"Fengzhi, isn't that inappropriate?"
Bone Douluo frowned. "Qian Renxue deceived us for years."
Ning Fengzhi smiled with a plan already in hand. "Uncle Gu, she did deceive us for years, but do you think she's an evil person?"
"To be honest, this Qian Renxue doesn't seem evil."
"Exactly. She isn't evil, so she won't kill our sect's disciples. Whatever else, we do have some old ties. If following her brings benefits, why shouldn't we take them?"
Shrek Academy.
"Why does everyone get an opportunity except Xiao Wu?"
Tang San seethed with hatred.
"Don't worry, San. Oink~"
Yu Xiaogang pressed a hand on Tang San's shoulder. "Based on my practical observations, combined with my theories, we can conclude that they don't need to hunt Soul Beasts to obtain Soul Rings, so they generally don't go to the Northern Julu Continent."
"But Xiao Wu will also obtain an opportunity of her own in the Northern Julu Continent. You must have faith in Xiao Wu. Oink, oink~"
Yu Xiaogang constantly monitored Tang San's state of mind. As soon as he finished speaking, he sniffled again.
For some reason, his nose had been very uncomfortable lately, his ears felt hot, and his tailbone itched too. In short, he felt itchy all over.
"Teacher, are you feeling unwell?"
Tang San noticed Yu Xiaogang's unusual condition then too.
"It's nothing. I probably stayed up too late refining my theories last night and didn't rest well."
"I know your aspirations and abilities, Teacher, but you still need to look after your health."
Tang San glanced at Yu Xiaogang's ears. He felt they had grown a little larger. Was it his imagination?
The Primordial World, Five Finger Mountain.
Seeing Di Tian's actions, Ao Cunxin nodded inwardly.
Though this dragon was terribly watered-down, he knew to repay kindness. Not bad.
Qian Renxue did not hesitate either.
"Di Tian, you've followed me for so long and done so much work, yet there's been little I could help you with. Since your opportunity has arrived, what is there to hesitate over?"
Di Tian was moved by her words.
"Mountain God, I, Di Tian, will surely repay your kindness someday."
With that, Di Tian dropped to his knees and bowed his head.
"Exalted true dragon, I, Di Tian, am willing to plunge into boiling water and tread through fire."
Ao Cunxin smiled in gratification.
"You're very good. We of the Dragon Clan must preserve this fine quality of always repaying kindness."
After saying that, Ao Cunxin looked toward Yang Jian.
"Second Brother, I can't go see the Great Sage with you. I want to take this little dragon back to the Dragon Palace now."
"Important matters come first. Even if you visited that monkey, he wouldn't appreciate it."
Ao Cunxin laughed. "Then sorry for troubling you to convey my apologies, Second Brother."
"Let's go, little dragon."
"And Mountain God, I'll bring you specialties from the Dragon Palace next time. I'll be taking your subordinate god with me."
A cloud of auspicious mist appeared beneath Di Tian's feet, and Ao Cunxin pulled him into the air.
Qian Renxue looked up and watched Di Tian depart. She was also very curious about what the Dragon Palace looked like, but unfortunately, she was a Mountain God.
When she withdrew her gaze, she saw Yang Jian nod to her and head off on his own to find Sun Wukong. Qian Renxue then holed up in the Mountain God's Vihara to sort through what she had gained.
Di Tian's movements drew the attention of the entire Douluo Continent.
At this point, Di Tian also found an opportunity to ask Ao Cunxin for some basic information.
"Exalted true dragon, I previously heard the Great Sage Equal to Heaven mention the East Sea Dragon Palace, and you come from the West Sea Dragon Palace. Is the Dragon Clan in the Primordial World very large?"
"Just call me Third Princess. Remember not to call me 'exalted true dragon' again. People will laugh if they hear it."
Ao Cunxin first corrected Di Tian's form of address, then continued:
"In the Primordial World, the Dragon Clan's influence spans the four seas, governing all the world's waterways. Our main responsibility is summoning clouds and bringing rain throughout the Primordial World, strictly following the rainfall standards issued by the Heavenly Court."
"Each of the four seas-east, south, west, and north-has a Dragon Palace. The Dragon Kings of the four great Dragon Palaces command the entire Dragon Clan."
"Besides them, rivers have River Dragon Kings, and wells have Well Dragon Kings. So you wouldn't be wrong to call the Dragon Clan large."
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