"Second, every year, some outstanding young demons from Skyvault Ravine go to attack Demon-Suppressing Pass, burnish their credentials, and earn military merits."
"Our Eagle Ravine Mountain and Zeshan both have demons like that too."
"With their young in our hands, whether they live or die is just a word from us."
"With us supporting you from behind, your Flood Dragon Clan can at least retain some say in Skyvault Ravine."
"You could even begin a new round of struggles for power."
"If those Demon Gods don't emerge, perhaps... we might even be the only ones with a voice in Skyvault Ravine."
"The Flood Dragon Clan will preside over Skyvault Ravine and contend for power."
"Our two mountains will stay outside, using Skyvault Ravine's name to... compete with the other mountains for profit."
"Perhaps one day, it might even be possible for us to join the ranks of the Demon Gods."
"What do you think?"
A hint of excitement colored Fei's voice as he continued to paint a grand picture.
Even Black Flood Dragon's breathing gradually grew heavy.
No one understood the situation in Skyvault Ravine better than he did.
Demon Gods generally would not show themselves lightly, nor did they care much for power. They only attempted to reach higher realms, though none had succeeded.
With them joining forces, this...
"Could work!"
In the end, Black Flood Dragon nodded firmly.
The alliance was formed.
"However, the Black Flood Dragon Clan had better send a few outstanding youngsters too."
"Let them rack up some military merits at Demon-Suppressing Pass."
"At least that will shut certain people in Skyvault Ravine up."
As he considered it, Fei added another remark.
Black Flood Dragon frowned slightly, staring at the one-eyed bull before him, before finally nodding slowly.
"Fine."
"I will send ten black flood