Long Yuan's offer could not have been more generous.
In truth, Yang Yuanhong had already been tempted by the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures alone, enough to advance his special constitution twice.
And afterward, he would even be allowed to choose treasures from Penglai Palace's treasury. He had even less reason to refuse.
Now, with two top-ranked prodigies vouching for his character and a Venerable's clone safeguarding his path afterward,
if he still looked before and after, shrinking back in fear, it truly would be inexcusable.
"Good. This matter is also a fortuitous opportunity for me. Thank you, Senior, for the generous invitation!"
Yang Yuanhong agreed to the matter, but he also stated that after eliminating the demons, he would need to return to the mountains. He likely would not be able to travel with Long Yuan to the Dragon Transformation Pool anytime soon.
Long Yuan did not mind in the least. Waving a hand, he said, "No matter, no matter. I've already waited five years, so another year or half won't make a difference. Little Friend Yang, return to the mountains without worry. Once you have settled your affairs there, simply come find me in the East Sea."
With this discussion concluded, the matter of the Dragon Transformation Pool was settled.
Although Yang Yuanhong repeatedly refused, Long Yuan, wishing to show his sincerity, still forcibly stuffed the storage spirit ring into his hands.
Screech!
Buzz—
Just as Yang Yuanhong was about to descend the mountain, a piercing hum, like a sharp blade leaving its sheath, came from a distant direction.
Cultivators from every side turned toward the sound and saw a pale sword light in the far-off vault of heaven, piercing from the sky into the sea and thrusting straight into the clouds, standing between heaven and earth.
"That