"Grandpa, look!"
Clearly, this immense dragon pressure wasn't just aimed at Xiao Mingyue; it was aimed at everyone!
The Chen Household, who were already making copies of the Dragon Palace Inheritance, fell silent at this moment.
It's a trap, one that almost anyone with a modicum of intelligence could see, yet that's precisely why everyone remains silent.
This trap could not possibly have been set by the Dragon Palace itself, because there was no need for it. The Chen Household took the inheritance away only as a precaution. In order not to anger the Dragon Palace, the Chen Household did not kill any of the Yaksha. Once the Dragon Palace regains control of the situation, based on the bond of dragon blood, it is highly likely that they will still invite the Chen Household to join the East Sea.
So right now they should be hoping they leave.
If we rule out the Dragon Palace, then there is only one possibility: the Dragon King is being controlled in some way.
But if the other party could truly control the Dragon King, they would have died long ago. Why use this method of enticement? The reason is simple: this person can control the Dragon King, but cannot revive Dragon King!
What kind of opportunity is this?
In an instant, even the Chen Household, who were always cautious, had tears in their eyes!
Forced to evacuate, they will continue to serve as dogs for the Dragon Palace, albeit at a higher level. This is out of necessity for the continuation of their family, but it doesn't mean they are willing to do so.
If he had no ambition, he wouldn't have endured torment at the gates of the Dragon Palace for hundreds of thousands of years!
"You just said... there are two more hidden people?" the leader of the Chen Household asked in a hoarse voice.
Seeing that his ancestors were interested, Chen Baifeng's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, " Gu Ying has definitely succeeded in Dragon Transformation. He has the backing of the Great Jin Emperor and the secret support of ancient forces. There is a certain probability that he can find the Dragon King and control him through special methods, but I don't think it's him!"
"Oh?" The patriarch looked at this most outstanding junior and asked directly, "Why do you say that?"
"Because Gu Ying doesn't have a powerful family, but he's backed by the Xiao Household and some ancient power, so his foundation is very strong. If he controls the Dragon King, he definitely won't worry about our Chen Household leaving. Because given enough time, what we 'Chen Household gained is nothing to him!"
"That makes sense." Upon hearing this, the Chen Household patriarch on the other side nodded. "Then it's another person?"
" Duke of Song Liu Yu of Song!" Chen Baifeng sneered, "Grandpa should have heard of him too, the Evening Elephant Sorcerer!"
"Oh, it's that troublemaker again." Several Chen Household covered their brows. Even in ancient times, this Evening Elephant sorcerer was a very troublesome troublemaker. He could always stir up a storm in the situation. He was the kind of guy that the class-based nobles hated the most.
" Liu Yu was very successful. After years of cultivation, he had an excellent reputation among the aristocratic families and a considerable influence. He was once the right-hand man of the King of Qin, but in the end, he suddenly sided with the Xiao Household. After the founding of the Great Jin Dynasty, he became the first Duke-level figure among the civil officials."
"But it seems they deliberately plotted something, intentionally escaping the Xiao Household family's influence and our sight, and arranged everything in the Dragon Palace."
Chen Baifeng said solemnly, "He is the most likely candidate because although he seems to be famous throughout the world, he has the weakest foundation. He has no family, no emperor to back him, and no basic power base. Even if he takes over the East Sea Dragon Palace, he cannot transform it into a powerful force in the short term. He may not even develop as well as us. So if I were him, I would not let the Chen Household go, or even let everyone in the Dragon Palace go!"
"Only by annihilating them completely can we eliminate all threats in the short term and have enough time to digest the Dragon Palace's resources!"
"I see." The Chen Household family ancestor nodded upon hearing this. "Your analysis is correct. So let me ask you, if we were to turn back, how do you think we should arrange things?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Baifeng immediately became excited. He knew that the ancestors were interested!
"First, send our three uncles with the rubbings of the inheritance to the Chen Household's evacuation point. Many of the Chen Household's younger generation have already been sent there. We need to ensure the Chen Household's safety first. With the dragon seed and most of the East Sea's inheritance, even if we hide in the wilderness, we'll have the resources to rise again in the future!"
The ancestors nodded in satisfaction. Although Baifeng was ambitious, he was, after all, born into the Chen Household, and he did a good job of prioritizing the continuation of the family line.
"Then what?"
"Then let's give it a try!" Chen Baifeng suppressed his excitement and said, " Liu Yu can sense the Chen Household's current strength just by looking at their aura. The fact that he still dares to provoke us means he has his own plan. He's very ambitious; he not only wants our Chen Household to be unable to leave, but he'll probably also take action against other forces. He must have some special methods. Guessing is useless. Since we've come this far, let's go and see for ourselves!"
Aren't you afraid that if you go to see it, you won't come back?
"I don't believe it!" Chen Baifeng sneered, "I don't believe he has that kind of ability to stop us from leaving with just a glance!"
Several elders of the Chen Household nodded in agreement. "In that case, you'll take charge. You'll be fully responsible for command this time!"
"Grandfather? This..."
"You don't need to be modest," the elders laughed. "You are the strongest among us now, so you are naturally qualified to lead the family."
"That's not true. Grandfather and the others have far more experience."
"No need for such formalities." The leading old man shook his head. "We've been trapped here for so long, we're practically crippled. We can't possibly have a clearer understanding of the outside situation or the people we encounter than you. The fact that you managed to get here through inside and outside cooperation is enough to prove your ability. You're now the head of the Chen Household family, so this battle that will determine the fate of the family should naturally be your responsibility!"
"Alright!" Chen Baifeng didn't waste any more words. "In that case, Fourth Ancestor, Eighth Ancestor, and Ninth Ancestor, the three of you are responsible for continuing to copy the Dragon Palace's secret techniques. You must withdraw from the Dragon Palace within one hour and head to the Chen Household's retreat location I mentioned earlier!"
The old man at the head nodded slightly as he listened to the analysis. The Laosi, Laoba, and Laojiu brothers, with two Thousand-Footed Dragon species and one high-level dragon species, had firmly established the family's lower limit!
Since we're going to fight, the stronger fighting force should naturally stay here.
"Great Ancestor, you possess the bloodline of the Dragon Turtle, with defenses second only to the Dragon King Breed. You shall lead the way, and the rest will follow behind you. The Third Ancestor and I will bring up the rear!"
This arrangement surprised the elderly members of the Chen Household. It was quite straightforward; the so-called "holding out" was simply to facilitate an immediate evacuation.
That's normal, though. The Laosan Dragon Transformation is a wind dragon, and Baifeng is Dragon King Breed. If things go wrong, the two of them have the highest chance of escaping, which would also be most beneficial to the family.
The old dragon, addressed as the Great Ancestor, nodded. "Then let's set off!"
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" The Chen Household really headed that way," Xiao Mingyue chuckled, sensing the dragon's might emanating from afar. "They don't seem to be playing it safe."
The old man surnamed Lu couldn't help but roll his eyes. In this situation, how could he possibly be sure of anything? The temptation to control the Dragon King after winning—who could resist that?
"Your Highness, the Chen Household has Dragon King Breed, yet Liu Yu still dares to provoke them. He probably has extraordinary cards to play. Are we sure we want to go?"
Shen Laowu frowned deeply. The South Sea was now completely under their control. Taking such a risk might not be worth it!
"What do you say?" Xiao Mingyue didn't answer Shen Laowu, but looked at Ziyue instead.
Ziyue said nothing and walked away in that direction without looking back.
"Tsk," Xiao Mingyue chuckled, "Senior, you really have guts!"
But even as she said that, she followed behind. Seeing this, Shen Laowu sighed. He knew it; this woman was unwilling to accept defeat. Sometimes, having too much ambition is a problem!
"Interesting." From the darkness, an Hei Wu dragon emerged from the shadows, revealing its gleaming white teeth as it looked at the deliberately luring dragon's might.
Judging from his aura, it was none other than Gu Ying, the Zhulong sorcerer, who had been missing for a long time and was the only person from the imperial court's side who belonged to the emperor's forces!
" Liu Yu, Liu Yu, with such a big appetite, aren't you afraid of overeating?"
With a cold laugh, the black figure emerged from the darkness without hesitation. It was as black as night and not very large, but the sea it passed through inexplicably turned black and the blackness lingered for a long time!
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Almost without hesitation, the three forces accepted the provocation and arrived at the location of the East Sea Dragon King from three different directions.
All three parties were in perfect harmony. Even though they sensed each other's presence, they showed no intention of making a move. Clearly, they did not intend to give Liu Yu the chance to stand by and watch. Even if they were to make a move later, the prerequisite would be that Liu Yu be killed first!
At this moment, Chen Qing, sensing the terrifying aura from all three sides, was also curious: how did Liu Yu plan to end this massive commotion?
Without his Dragon Transformation, and with the Dragon King's project not yet fully completed, how does he plan to defend against these three forces, each possessing the strength of Dragon King Breed?
I'm really stuck on this post, sigh. This is only the second update of the day, and I even wasted a leave request, hahaha...
Looks like I'll have to start writing earlier tomorrow. Sorry to keep you all waiting.