A Hasty Retreat

Ji Yuan's understanding had been built over many years of observation and gradual inquiry. He had come into contact with both the lower and upper strata, and with countless living beings besides. In the understanding he had constructed from this foundation, things from the ancient legends of his previous life had basically vanished, aside from dragons and phoenixes. Even if some traces remained, they were no more than traces.

Yet the shock in Ji Yuan's heart now was, in a sense, no less than when he had first awakened in the Mountain God Temple. Back then, he had been both startled and panicked; now, he was mainly startled.

The dragons around Ji Yuan were equally shaken. Seeing those two Towering Giant Trees growing entwined together, even True Dragons felt themselves incomparably small. Though most of the trees seemed to be underwater, there appeared to be portions above the surface as well.

Hearing Ji Yuan blurt it out in shock, the True Dragons beside him and the dragons who had heard him all turned to look at him.

"Fusang Divine Tree? Mister Ji, you know of this tree? What exactly... what exactly does it signify?"

However, after the shock in Ji Yuan's heart subsided, what concerned him most was not the Old Dragon's question. He suddenly realized something, immediately performed a calculation, and his expression changed drastically.

"Not good! The sun is about to set!"

After shouting that, Ji Yuan suddenly leaped up and shouted at the dragons.

"Follow me, quickly, follow me! All flood dragons must not hesitate! Dragon Lords, cast your spells together—quickly flee with Ji!"

"Clang—"

A Sword Hum rose behind Ji Yuan. Sword light transformed into a streak of brilliance and shot forth, slashing directly toward the direction from which they had come. Ji Yuan immediately turned