"Boy, you're a disciple of the Redding Clan, right? This is Elder Bru of the Redding Clan. What's your name?" The White Tiger Clan Leader Chief slapped Bernistan on the shoulder and asked in a cold voice.
Elder Bru?
Bernistan's head buzzed. As a member of the Redding Clan, how could he not know the reputation of the genius elder Blu? Considering the other party's bloodline pressure, Bernistan immediately confirmed that the other party must be an elder in the family.
" Elder Bru, I am Bernistan, the squad leader of the 93rd squad of the family guard!" Bernistan was very excited. Elder Bru held a very high position in the Redding Clan, especially among the younger generation, where he was a superstar idol.
Elder Bru's stern expression remained unchanged.
How did you get here?
Bernistan hurriedly recounted the events leading up to his arrival at Bloodflame Prefecture. The story spanned several centuries, and it took him a great deal of effort to explain it clearly.
"You're saying that Andrew, the new lord of the Bloodflame Prefecture, has the Azure Dragon Bloodline?"
After hearing his words, Elder Bru and the White Tiger Clan Leader exchanged a glance, both finding it unbelievable. An ordinary Six-Star Fiend from their clan had unexpectedly found a powerful Asura for the clan and even followed him all the way from the Zijing Continent back to the Blood Peak Continent... This sounded somewhat unbelievable.
Bernistan said with considerable pride, "Yes, Elder Andrew himself confirmed it!" He had been following Andrew for over two hundred years and had witnessed Andrew's strength along the way. Bernistan was also very proud to be the first to discover him.
The White Tiger Clan Leader turned to Elder Bru and asked, "Do you think it's possible? To have the strength of Asura after just over two hundred years of fusion with blood essence? I simply can't believe it!"
Elder Bru frowned. "Well, I can't be sure... maybe. We'll only know for sure when we meet." In fact, if he hadn't confirmed Bernistan's identity and knew he wouldn't lie to him, Elder Bru wouldn't have believed it at all.
Elder Bru, as the third-generation descendant of the Azure Dragon, was favored by the Azure Dragon due to his outstanding talent. In order to enhance his strength, the Azure Dragon even used his own blood essence to strengthen his physical body. However, Elder Bru had never heard the Azure Dragon mention anyone who could fuse with his bloodline.
"Perhaps even the great Sovereign doesn't know..." Elder Bru suddenly had this thought in his mind.
Bernistan led Elder Bru and the White Tiger Clan Leader to his residence. As soon as they entered, Elder Bru asked Bernistan for details about Andrew. Bernistan organized his thoughts and then recounted everything from beginning to end.
After hearing his words, both the White Tiger Clan Leader and Elder Bru fell silent.
"It seems this person is a member of my Four Divine Beasts Clan," the White Tiger Clan Leader finally said.
Elder Bru calmly analyzed, "From a bloodline perspective, you could say that. Regardless of how he acquired it, he is still of the Azure Dragon Bloodline. However, from an emotional perspective, this person may not agree with us."
Bernistan argued, " Elder Bru, Elder Andrew said he would return to the Skyrite Mountains to fight the Eight Great Clans..."
The White Tiger Clan Leader also realized, "After all, he didn't grow up in the clan and doesn't understand its power and glory. Otherwise, he would have returned to the clan with you long ago."
Bernistan was speechless. In fact, he himself had realized that Andrew had no feelings for the Four Divine Beasts Clan. Suddenly, Bernistan thought of something else.
"Elders, I've discovered that Elder Andrew's descendant also possesses a strong Azure Dragon Bloodline. Elder Andrew mentioned that he would take his descendant back for baptism."
The White Tiger Clan Leader's face lit up with joy. "That's right, since they have the Azure Dragon Bloodline, they must undergo baptism. Haha, now they have no choice but to return to the clan!"
Elder Bru, however, was not as optimistic. "Don't be too happy yet. If the opponent were just an ordinary Highgod, baptism would be very important to him... But now he is Asura powerhouse. In terms of strength, even we might not be able to defeat him. Is baptism still that important to him?"
His words were like a bucket of cold water poured over the head of the White Tiger Clan Leader.
Bernistan, however, remained convinced of Andrew's words. "Elder Andrew said he would go back, and he will definitely go back!"
Elder Bru didn't want to argue with him and asked directly, " Bernistan, can you take us to see him now?"
"Yes, let's see him first. As long as he's willing to return to the clan..." The White Tiger Clan Leader suddenly became urgent. As one of the clan chiefs of the Four Divine Beasts Clan, he was all too aware of the clan's current situation. Since the Four Divine Beasts disappeared, the Four Divine Beasts Clan had been suppressed by a coalition of enemies. Now, the war had been going on for over six hundred years. During this time, dozens of elders of the Four Divine Beasts Clan had perished. Privately, the White Tiger Clan Leader often harbored resentment, wishing he could personally wipe out all Eight Great Clans.
However, he knew this was impossible. He didn't have the strength to slaughter the Eight Great Clans, nor could he easily go into battle.
Now, upon suddenly hearing that a top-tier expert had joined the family, the White Tiger Clan Leader was happier than anyone else. Compared to Blu, he hoped to bring Andrew back to the Skyrite Mountains.
Bernistan, of course, did not refuse this request. Thanks to his relationship with Andrew, Bernistan was able to freely enter and leave the main castle.
As expected, Bernistan successfully brought Elder Bru and the White Tiger Clan Leader to Andrew. Upon seeing the two, Andrew immediately recognized them.
"This young man possesses a strong Azure Dragon Bloodline and a full head of silver hair; he must be Elder Blue, the third Elder Bru of the Redding Clan. It seems that besides Gaiseresen and the First Elder, no one in the Redding Clan has such strength. This burly man... what a fierce aura! Such intense killing intent! It seems he must be from the White Tiger Clan. The White Tiger Clan should have two acees; which one is he? Judging from his pressure, he's even stronger Blu. It seems that besides the clan leader, no one in the White Tiger Clan has this kind of strength."
Andrew raced, but his face remained impassive.
"Elder Andrew," Bernistan said excitedly, "This is Elder Bru from the family. Elder Bru is a genius of our Redding Clan. And this... oh right, I don't know this elder's name yet." Bernistan paused awkwardly when he mentioned the White Tiger Clan Leader.
The White Tiger Clan Leader didn't take it seriously. "I am Nadal Laius, the patriarch of the White Tiger Clan, one of the Four Divine Beasts Clan."
Clan Chief?
Before Andrew could react, Bernistan was startled. In the Four Divine Beasts Clan, the four patriarchs all possessed supreme authority. In terms of status, the White Tiger Clan Leader was far superior to Elder Bru.
"Welcome, both of you." Andrew smiled and extended his hand. "Please have a seat."
Elder Bru and the White Tiger Clan Leader were neither polite.
"I understand why you two have come," Andrew said, seeing that both were aloof individuals. He didn't beat around the bush and stated directly, "However, I already have a plan regarding the Four Divine Beasts Clan and do not intend to intervene for the time being."
The two were somewhat surprised upon hearing this.
"What does the Lord of the Manor mean by this?" Elder Bru asked, puzzled.
Andrew laughed, "I believe you. Bernistan has already explained my situation. Blood-wise, I have the Azure Dragon Bloodline, and my connection with the Four Divine Beasts Clan is deep. In terms of sentiment, I received the blessings of the Azure Dragon Sovereign, and it's only natural that I would repay the Four Divine Beasts Clan... Moreover, my descendants also possess the Azure Dragon Bloodline. Hehe, they will all join the Four Divine Beasts Clan sooner or later."
The White Tiger Clan Leader shouted, "Since that's the case, why don't you come back to the clan with us now? Those vermin from the Eight Great Clans are pressing us hard, killing many of our clan members. If you go back, we'll have another trump card, and our chances of winning will be much greater!"
Elder Bru and Bernistan couldn't help but nod, looking expectantly at Andrew, awaiting his reply.
Andrew calmly replied, " White Tiger Clan Leader, I am aware of what you are saying. After the four Sovereign disappeared, the Four Divine Beasts Clan suffered retaliation from many enemies. The Eight Great Clans were the most persistent, pursuing them from other planes all the way to the Infernal Realm. I am quite clear about their grudges against the Four Divine Beasts Clan..."
"Since you know and acknowledge your Azure Dragon Bloodline, you should fight against the Eight Great Clans!" Upon hearing Andrew say this, Bernistan felt a surge of grief and indignation, thinking of his comrades who had died at the hands of the Eight Great Clans.
Andrew was somewhat helpless. The Four Divine Beasts Clan was too proud, so proud that they could not compromise in the slightest. In the original book, ten thousand years later, the Four Divine Beasts Clan's fighting strength was almost exhausted, and only then did Gaiseresen reluctantly close the mountain. Even at that point, many members of the Four Divine Beasts Clan did not bow their heads and actually fought to the death with their enemies.
Andrew admired this spirit, but now he was also feeling a headache.
After thinking for a moment, Andrew said, "Fine, I'll be frank. I'm not confident I can join the battle against the Eight Great Clans right now."
Not sure? Elder Bru was full of doubt.
Andrew put it more clearly. "My current strength is at best comparable to yours, and even if I joined the battle, I wouldn't play a crucial role. But give me a few hundred years, and I'm confident I can end this war!"