Chapter 1417: The Shock Brought by the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill

The Heavenly Capital Dragon King grew increasingly alarmed as he watched, and grew ever more silent.

He could see nothing, and could not see through anything.

His cultivation, strength, or the techniques and divine abilities he practiced were completely indiscernible.

The person before him seemed like a mortal, with no discernible aura, yet the mysterious aura surrounding him merged with heaven and earth, becoming one with them; it could not be a mortal, so it was highly likely his strength was celestial.

This person is no less than himself.

The Heavenly Capital Dragon King immediately reached a conclusion: he would not underestimate Chen Chuyang, and instead bowed and said, "Heavenly Capital Dragon King of Tian Du Men, I have met a fellow cultivator."

Calling him a fellow cultivator was an acknowledgment of Chen Chuyang's strength, not fear of it, merely respect for encountering an equal; the Heavenly Capital Dragon King did not wish to clash with Chen Chuyang nor make enemies with the person before him.

He came this time solely for the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill, with no other intent.

He arrived early, stealthily, without alerting anyone, intending to obtain the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill before Mangshan Demon Emperor could snatch it.

"Longshe Shan's Chen Chuyang, I have met Your Majesty the Dragon King," Chen Chuyang bowed and greeted, "Your Majesty, it has been years, yet your bearing remains unchanged."

Qinglong Daoren stood nearby, silent, but smiled warmly at the Heavenly Capital Dragon King.

The look, the expression, and the posture of the two standing together were exceedingly close, unlike an ordinary relationship.

The Heavenly Capital Dragon King surveyed the two, glancing left and right; after a once‑over, he noticed similarities: one was human, the other a Qinglong, yet he sensed a familiar aura on both, and their gazes were identical.

He could not determine their relationship; it was certainly not simple, and Chen Chuyang seemed the dominant party rather than Qinglong Daoren, which was intriguing—behind Qinglong Daoren indeed lay a remarkable person.

This person has now arrived and is waiting here for his own arrival.

"I recall never having met a fellow cultivator before; how can you speak of years apart?" the Heavenly Capital Dragon King asked in puzzlement.

Chen Chuyang smiled, "Your Majesty the Dragon King have you not realized? The Qinglong fellow represents me; he has met you, which means I have also met you."

"Your bearing I have admired for a long time; meeting you now, I ask Your Majesty the Dragon King for your generous guidance."

Qinglong Daoren bowed and said, "Your Majesty the Dragon King, please sit."

The Heavenly Capital Dragon King sat down anxiously; sensing no malice from Chen Chuyang, he relaxed.

"Fellow cultivators, I wonder whether my Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill can be refined?"

Getting straight to the point, the Heavenly Capital Dragon King did not wish for idle talk; this visit was solely to obtain the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill.

Qinglong Daoren smiled faintly, "Your Majesty the Dragon King need not worry; the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill has been refined, and it is merely here with me."

The Heavenly Capital Dragon King hurriedly asked, "Merely what?"

He must get the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill in hand; no matter what obstacles arise, he will not give up.

As long as it is refined, that suffices; the rest he will resolve.

"Mangshan Demon Emperor came to me not long ago, also demanding the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill; I suspect he will come again. If the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill is given to Your Majesty the Dragon King, I fear the Demon Emperor will cause me trouble."

"Your Majesty the Dragon King, rest assured, our transaction will be trouble‑free; since I promised you, I will certainly give it, and the Demon Emperor's side will need your assistance as well."

"Otherwise, if the Demon Emperor blames me, I cannot bear it."

The Heavenly Capital Dragon King squinted, "Has Zhang Mang come to you? Or is he demanding the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill?"

Qinglong Daoren nodded, "Indeed, the Demon Emperor intends to take the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill that belongs to Your Majesty the Dragon King."

Understood, Mangshan Demon Emperor seeks to snatch it.

The Heavenly Capital Dragon King instantly grasped it, irritated, "Hmph, that scoundrel Zhang Mang is truly audacious, daring to snatch even my own thing; does he intend to oppose me?"

"He is indeed deceitful; although I have already promised him, he still works mischief behind my back."

Fortunately he kept a watchful eye and arrived early.

Otherwise the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill would truly be snatched by Mangshan Demon Emperor, and later retrieving it would be unlikely.

"I'll handle Zhang Mang's side for you, the pill?" the Heavenly Capital Dragon King reached out, demanding the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill.

It is his pill; naturally it cannot be given to others.

Qinglong Daoren handed it over directly; after the Heavenly Capital Dragon King received the pill and examined it carefully, he exclaimed excitedly, "Excellent, this is precisely the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill I need; fellow cultivator, you have worked hard."

The Heavenly Capital Dragon King tucked the pill away, lest anyone else see it or Qinglong Daoren seize it.

What belongs to him must stay in his hand; no one may know.

"Your Majesty the Dragon King, as long as you are satisfied, I have paid a great price to refine this pill and finally have not disappointed you," Qinglong Daoren showed a relieved expression, his tense nerves easing, as if he truly had refined the pill himself.

Chen Chuyang inwardly gave a thumbs‑up, affirming Qinglong Daoren's performance.

"What I have promised will not be broken; I owe you a favor, and in the future, should you need anything, feel free to call on me—any task within my ability I will undertake without hesitation," the Heavenly Capital Dragon King pounded his chest, keeping his word.

Qinglong Daoren hurriedly laughed, "Ha ha, Your Majesty the Dragon King, you are too kind; this is what I should do—taking money, handling affairs for others. Since I have received your items, I will naturally find ways to serve you."

"The Demon Emperor may already be outside; Your Majesty the Dragon King, please… let the Demon Emperor depart."

The Heavenly Capital Dragon King glanced at Chen Chuyang; with him present, Qinglong Daoren need not worry about Mangshan Demon Emperor, yet he let himself act—the meaning was clear: Chen Chuyang did not wish to act personally.

This incident arose because of him, so naturally he would resolve it.

"No problem." The Heavenly Capital Dragon King felt obligated; once the pill was in hand, he would not shirk.

Qinglong Daoren bowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Dragon King."

Chen Chuyang nodded, "Then I trouble Your Majesty the Dragon King."

The Heavenly Capital Dragon King waved his hand, "It's a trifle; that Mangshan Demon Emperor Zhang Mang is cowardly, fearing the strong. If you, fellow cultivator, do not give him a taste of resistance, even if he beats you this time, he will still return to trouble you."

"Perhaps you and I should go together, applying pressure on Mangshan Demon Emperor; then he will not dare to trouble you, and later Longshe Shan can be peaceful."

Alone he cannot subdue Mangshan Demon Emperor.

With an extra Chen Chuyang, it is naturally different.

Two against one, the advantage lies with them.

Chen Chuyang thought, then nodded, "Since Your Majesty the Dragon King invites, I shall respectfully obey."

"Fellow cultivator, please."

"Your Majesty the Dragon King, please."