Chapter 729

Guang Chengzi, through the Ancestral Dragon's recent feat of repelling Maitreya Buddha, deeply understood the Ancestral Dragon's threat.

Seeing the Ancestral Dragon attack him, he immediately exerted full power to activate the Heaven-Overturning Seal, fiercely smashing it toward the Ancestral Dragon's claw.

As a heavyweight treasure forged from half of Buzhou, the Heaven-Overturning Seal's power is naturally astonishing.

But!

When the Heaven-Overturning Seal heavily struck the Ancestral Dragon's claw,

"Clang—" accompanied by a tremendous metallic ringing sound, the Heaven-Overturning Seal activated by Guang Chengzi left only a shallow mark on the Ancestral Dragon's scales!

Immediately after.

"Crack—" a crisp sound,

the Heaven-Overturning Seal was firmly grasped in the Ancestral Dragon's palm:

"Surely a treasure forged from Buzhou, its power is truly not to be underestimated!"

"This treasure is indeed not bad; just consider it as compensation for offending me."

Guang Chengzi never expected his Heaven-Overturning Seal to be so easily taken by the Ancestral Dragon.

He turned pale with fright and exclaimed:

"How is this possible? My Heaven-Overturning Seal, just gone?!"

In his terror, Guang Chengzi froze for a moment, then hastily employed a secret technique to escape.

Unfortunately, he ran too slow; before he could leave, the Ancestral Dragon's massive claw struck him three times.

"Pfft"

Guang Chengzi spat out a large mouthful of blood, then vanished without a trace under the effect of the secret technique.

After Guang Chengzi fled, the other Quasi-Sage powerhouses, seeing the Ancestral Dragon so powerful, all wanted to escape.

However, the gap in strength between them and the Ancestral Dragon was simply too great.

The Ancestral Dragon unwilling to let them go, they could not escape even if they wanted to!

Thus, one after another, the Quasi-Sage powerhouses, like Maitreya Buddha and Guang Chengzi, first had their treasures seized, then fled in disgrace!

Less than an hour after the Ancestral Dragon's emergence, the West Sea, which had originally gathered many Quasi-Sage powerhouses, now showed no trace of other forces' experts.

They were all stripped of their treasures by the Ancestral Dragon and fled in disgrace from the West Sea.

And the Ancestral Dragon's astonishing display of single-handedly sweeping aside all Quasi-Sage powerhouses left every onlooker shocked!

Upon Spirit Mountain, the Tathagata Buddha's face was solemn:

"The Ancestral Dragon is so powerful; Maitreya's human seed bag is likely hard to retrieve, and he may well come knocking to seize the Dragon Transformation Pond!"

In the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor furrowed his brows:

"Looking at the Ancestral Dragon's posture, it seems even more formidable than Di Jun!"

"How strange; why would the organization called the Holy Court resurrect these fallen powerhouses, Di Jun and the Ancestral Dragon? What is its purpose?"

As he was thinking, the Jade Emperor suddenly thought of something, and his brows furrowed even tighter:

"Oh no! The Heavenly Court has a Dragon Slaying Platform, unknown how many Dragon Clan have been slain; now that the Ancestral Dragon has returned, he may well come to cause trouble for the Heavenly Court!"

Within the Underworld, Queen Mother Earth slightly frowned:

"Golden Crow Prince, Di Jun, Ancestral Dragon…

"So many who have fallen for myriad ages have successively returned to life!"

I can be certain that the one who revived them has a far greater mastery of the way of reincarnation than I!

But that person can revive Emperor Jun and the Ancestral Dragon; I don't know whether they can revive my older brother and sister.

In the Five Zhuang Temple, the Zhenyuan Great Immortal exclaimed:

No wonder he was the overlord of ancient Honghuang; the Ancestral Dragon truly lives up to his reputation!

After expressing astonishment, the Zhenyuan Great Immortal fell into deep thought:

I heard that the revivals of Emperor Jun and the Ancestral Dragon are due to an organization called the Holy Court...

I don't know if I can contact that organization through Emperor Jun and the Ancestral Dragon, and ask them to help revive Ancestor Hongyun?

Not only the mighty ones of the Journey to the West world were astonished by the Ancestral Dragon's amazing performance.

Inside the Holy Court's hall.

Ye Qin saw the scene of the Ancestral Dragon single-handedly sweeping aside numerous Quasi-Sage mighty ones, and exclaimed:

No wonder it took a full 15 billion shock points to summon such a powerful existence!

The Ancestral Dragon's first battle upon returning to the world has been quite effective...

Now, the Ancestral Dragon has repelled the mighty ones who coveted the Ancestral Dragon's Imperial Seal, fulfilling my first wish.

However, in the past the dragon clan suffered much oppression, especially from the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect—one set up a Dragon-Slaying Platform, the other seized the dragon clan's Dragon Transformation Pond!

Given the Ancestral Dragon's nature, he will surely demand justice from the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect!

I don't know what specific actions he will take...

Ye Qin knew that two more good shows awaited him.

Therefore, he continued to watch with interest.

Under Ye Qin's gaze,

The dragon clans that had come to the West Sea saw the Ancestral Dragon display his divine might, easily routing Maitreya Buddha, the Holy Emperor Chong'en, Guang Chengzi, and other Quasi-Sage mighty ones, each trembling with excitement.

Since the Ancestral Dragon's fall, how much injustice have they suffered?

On the Heavenly Court's Dragon-Slaying Platform, who knows how much dragon blood has been shed.

Who knows how many dragon clans have lost their lives to the gluttony of immortals and gods!

And now, the decline of the dragon clan and their oppression will become things of the past!

Their dragon clan's ancestor, once the overlord of the Honghuang continent, the Ancestral Dragon, has returned!

They, the dragon clan, finally can hold

In their excitement, all the dragon clans sincerely kowtowed to the Ancestral Dragon:

"Unworthy descendants, we pay respects to our ancestor!"

The Ancestral Dragon waved at the dragon clans of the West Sea:

"All right, get up."

"Since this old ancestor has returned, I will not let you suffer any more bullying!"

After saying those two words to his own dragon descendants, the Ancestral Dragon loudly proclaimed to the three realms:

"I, the Ancestral Dragon, have returned to this world today!"

"From now on, whoever dares to bully the dragon clan, no matter who, this old ancestor will surely make them pay a heavy price!"

After issuing the proclamation to the three realms, the Ancestral Dragon said to Xiao Bailong:

"Ao Lie, follow this old ancestor to the Heavenly Court and settle accounts with that brat Haotian!"

Xiao Bailong nodded and replied:

"All right, ancestor!"

Immediately, the Ancestral Dragon brought Xiao Bailong and rushed straight to the Heavenly Court!

Heavenly Court.

Seeing the Ancestral Dragon's movements, the Jade Emperor was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, his mind filled with worry. Know that Emperor Jun had just recently caused a great disturbance in the Heavenly Court.

Now the Heavenly Court still hasn't had time to repair many places destroyed by Emperor Jun, and yet the Ancestral Dragon has come again?

Moreover, crucially, the Ancestral Dragon's strength appears even greater than Emperor Jun's!

If the Ancestral Dragon also causes a disturbance, wouldn't the remaining buildings of the Heavenly Court all become ruins?

However, upon further thought, seeing that the Ancestral Dragon had not declared war on the Heavenly Court like Emperor Jun did, the Jade Emperor felt that the Ancestral Dragon should be willing to negotiate with him.

Thinking of this, his mind became much more at ease.

The Jade Emperor's gaze swept over the immortals and gods in the Hall of Lofty Heavens, and then he loudly said:

"All you beloved subjects, follow me out to greet the Ancestral Dragon senior!"

Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Court's immortals and gods all followed the Jade Emperor to the Southern Heaven Gate.

Seeing the Ancestral Dragon and Xiao Bailong, the Jade Emperor stepped forward, his attitude respectful, and said:

"Ancestral Dragon senior, welcome to the Heavenly Court……"

The Jade Emperor's performance was somewhat beyond the Ancestral Dragon's expectation.

He looked at the Jade Emperor and calmly said: "Haotian, looking at you like this, have you realized your past mistakes?"

The Jade Emperor nodded and said:

"Ancestral Dragon senior, I, the junior, deeply regret the mistakes I made in my past treatment of the dragon clan!"

"I, the junior, very much wish to make amends for my faults, and hope the Ancestral Dragon senior can give me a chance!"

As the saying goes, circumstances are stronger than the person. The Jade Emperor, knowing the Ancestral Dragon's strength, to avoid having him wreak havoc in the Heavenly Court like Emperor Jun did, not only lowered his own posture but also showed a very sincere attitude of admitting fault.

Seeing the Jade Emperor so tactful, the Ancestral Dragon pondered for a moment and then said:

"Haotian, seeing that your attitude of admitting fault is relatively sincere, this old ancestor will give you a chance!"

"As long as you agree to these four matters from this old ancestor, this old ancestor will not hold it against you!"

"Four matters?"

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor's expression instantly turned solemn, and he clasped his hands toward the Ancestral Dragon and said:

"Ancestral Dragon senior, I do not know the specifics of the four matters you mentioned; I hope…… minister……"

The Ancestral Dragon's gaze was like a torch, staring directly at the Jade Emperor, and he said in a deep voice:

"First, immediately dismantle the Dragon-Slaying Platform; no further slaughter of the dragon clan is permitted!"

"Second, this old ancestor will establish the Dragon Court; from now on, all dragon clans in the world will no longer be under the Heavenly Court's jurisdiction, but will come under the Dragon Court's governance!"

"Third, investigate the number of dragon clans slain by the Heavenly Court in the past and give the dragon clan due compensation!"

"Fourth, issue a self‑condemning edict to the three realms, honestly admit your past faults against the dragon clan, and conduct deep repentance!"

"These four points are indispensable; if you agree, this old ancestor will no longer hold it against you!"

"But if you refuse, then this old ancestor can only follow Emperor Jun's example and cause a great disturbance in the Heavenly Court!"

The four conditions proposed by the Ancestral Dragon left the Jade Emperor with a blank face, yet secretly furious inside.

The first and third conditions are still within an acceptable range.

But the second condition is indeed somewhat excessive.

If the dragon clan is no longer under the Heavenly Court's jurisdiction, that would be equivalent to a second Spirit Mountain Buddhist Gate!

Moreover, the dragon clan is the main force for bringing clouds and rain!

If the Heavenly Court cannot govern the dragon clan, would it not lose this vitally important authority?

However, after careful consideration, compared to the Ancestral Dragon causing a disturbance in the Heavenly Court, relinquishing control over the dragon clan is barely acceptable.

But the fourth condition is simply too over the top!

Make the Jade Emperor issue a self‑condemning edict?

This is undoubtedly making him slap his own face!

The Jade Emperor thought back and forth, but ultimately refused to agree to the fourth condition.

Thus, he opened his mouth to say to the Ancestral Dragon:

"Ancestral Dragon senior, the first three conditions are negotiable, but is this fourth condition perhaps too strict?"

"I am the ruler of the three realms; if I issue a self‑condemning edict to the three realms, where would my dignity be? And where would the dignity of the Heavenly Court be?"

"Ancestral Dragon senior, I think we should replace this condition!"

Seeing the Jade Emperor unwilling to write a self‑condemning edict, Ancestor Dragon's expression turned cold, and he said to the Jade Emperor:

"Since you refuse to write it, I, the old ancestor, can only follow Emperor Jun's example and cause a great disturbance in the Heavenly Court!"

As he spoke, Ancestor Dragon manifested his true form.

"Boom—"

On his dragon body, which stretched ten thousand li, an awe‑inspiring, soul‑chilling pressure spread unchecked toward the Heavenly Court.

After manifesting his true form, Ancestor Dragon said no more and directly stretched his dragon claw toward the Southern Heaven Gate.

"Rumble—"

With just a casual swipe of his claw, the Southern Heaven Gate, which had only recently been repaired, collapsed with a roar under Ancestor Dragon's terrifying power.

Seeing Ancestor Dragon easily destroy the Southern Heaven Gate and prepare to fly into the Heavenly Court to wreak havoc, the Jade Emperor finally gave in.

Either way it would be disgraceful; rather than let Ancestor Dragon damage the Heavenly Court again, he would rather write the self‑condemning edict!

At that moment, the Jade Emperor shouted toward Ancestor Dragon:

"Senior Ancestor Dragon, please stop at once! I am willing to write the self‑condemning edict!"

Helpless, the Jade Emperor had no choice but to bow his head to Ancestor Dragon.

He understood in his heart that the Heavenly Court's past harsh treatment of the dragon race was indeed hard to justify.

If he, unwilling to admit his mistake, allowed Ancestor Dragon to destroy the Heavenly Court, it would surely damage his prestige even more.

Therefore, faced with Ancestor Dragon's overwhelming power, he could only lower his head, admit his wrongdoing toward the dragon race, and write a self‑condemning edict!

Seeing the Jade Emperor yield, Ancestor Dragon temporarily halted his attack.

His eyes, as huge as stars, looked down upon the Jade Emperor:

"Haotian, my time is precious as an old ancestor; hurry up and write the self‑condemning edict—don't waste my time!"

Hearing Ancestor Dragon's urging, the Jade Emperor furrowed his brow and nodded:

"Rest assured, I will write it as soon as possible…"

The Jade Emperor's writing of the self‑condemning edict was the first time since the creation of heaven and earth.

Such a major affair ought to be handled solemnly.

But Ancestor Dragon urged him urgently, so the Jade Emperor could only keep things simple.

He first produced a document.

Immediately, under Ancestor Dragon's supervision, the Jade Emperor held a golden brush and began to write the self‑condemning edict.

Seeing that the Jade Emperor was about to begin writing, Ancestor Dragon especially emphasized:

"Haotian, in the self‑condemning edict you must stress your faults against the dragon race and clearly express your remorse!"

"I, the old ancestor, warn you in advance: if your self‑condemning edict is too perfunctory, I will continue to destroy the Heavenly Court!"

Ancestor Dragon's threat made the Jade Emperor feel even more stifled.

Ancestor Dragon, he's simply bullying people too much!

If it were possible, he would really love to give Ancestor Dragon a hard slap!

But Ancestor Dragon's strength is too great; he could never defeat him, so could he even turn hostile and let Ancestor Dragon keep destroying the Heavenly Court?

Since he had already promised to write the self‑condemning edict, he might as well follow Ancestor Dragon's demand and write it sincerely.

The Jade Emperor helplessly nodded:

"Senior Ancestor Dragon, rest assured, I will sincerely examine my faults…"

Immediately, he took a deep breath, gripped the golden brush, and began to write on the golden scroll.

"I am the Jade Emperor, today I proclaim to the Three Realms…"

As the Jade Emperor wrote, dark clouds gathered over the Heavenly Court, lightning flashed, and lines of blood‑red text appeared in the sky.

The wandering grievances of the wronged dragons between heaven and earth, as if sensing something, all surfaced and looked down upon the Jade Emperor.

Not long afterward, the Jade Emperor finished writing the self‑condemning edict.

Though it was only a single edict, it made the Jade Emperor seem to have exhausted great mental effort, his face turning slightly pale.

Thus it is clear that composing this edict was no easy task for the Jade Emperor.

After finishing the self‑condemning edict, the Jade Emperor lifted his head and looked toward Ancestor Dragon.

"Ancestor Dragon, does this self‑condemning edict pose any problem?"

Ancestor Dragon nodded satisfactorily:

"Haotian, you may now announce this self‑condemning edict to the Three Realms!"

Hearing this, the Jade Emperor nodded, then held the self‑condemning edict and began to recite it:

"I am the Jade Emperor, today I proclaim to the Three Realms…"

Accompanied by the Jade Emperor's voice echoing through the Three Realms, lines of text as if forged from fresh blood floated in the sky above the Three Realms.

At the same time, visions of the dragon race's wronged deaths appeared beside the blood‑red text.

"Roar—"

Countless dragon spirits who had died wrongfully because of the Heavenly Court rose up, howling to the heavens, as if venting their long‑stored resentment.

Accompanied by the howls of these wronged dragons,

"Rumble—"

The Heavenly Court, the mortal realm, and the underworld—all regions of the Three Realms—suddenly began to pour blood rain!

Between heaven and earth, a sorrowful atmosphere permeated.

It seemed as if the heavens were weeping for the wronged dragons! (End of chapter)