Chapter 97: Breaking the Silence

When that distinctive flag first fluttered over the skies of Huang Guo, everyone felt a wave of panic and unease.

"How could this be possible?"

"Could it be that the Human Race has allied with the Dragon Race?"

The Demon Race's scout widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief, as if he had witnessed the most inconceivable event in the world. Relying on the Demon Race's innate speed of flight, he was able to relay the news swiftly.

With just a glance, his keen observation let him recognize the Dragon Race emblem on the flag.

Moreover, he personally saw Ao Yin descend over the Human Race only to be subdued by two others.

All of this occurred within three days; the Human Race and Dragon Race formed an alliance so quickly that everyone was caught off guard.

"No, we must report this immediately."

He was not the only one with that thought; the members of the Wu Clan were equally shocked, the disciples of Zhenyuan Temple wore astonished faces, and even the usually concealed Asura Race woman could not help but show surprise.

She strode away on long legs, ignoring onlookers, and as they left, Xiao Ling'er and Shan slowly emerged from the shadows.

"Sister Xiao Ling'er, do you think their overreaction is necessary?" Shan said with a grin, looking at the huge flag beside them, seeing nothing amiss.

Then he even waved his hand, and a long sword instantly materialized in his grasp. The mere cold glint it emitted was enough to make one feel bone‑chilling cold.

Even more astonishing, as the long sword appeared, the surrounding temperature seemed to rise a few degrees.

"Stop flaunting your treasure," Xiao Ling'er gave Shan a look, a hint of reproach in her eyes. "Either keep it with you all the time, or put it away properly. Their reaction is normal."

Hearing Xiao Ling'er's words, Shan stuck out his tongue in displeasure, "Sister Ling'er, your sword can float around you, I can't do that."

He looked enviously at the blue long sword behind Xiao Ling'er, its blade etched with red patterns, looking exceptionally beautiful.

Both weapons are extremely precious Pre-Heaven Top-Grade Spirit Treasures.

Since Zhou Yi returned and announced the deal with the Human Race, everyone was left speechless in shock.

Even Xiao Ling'er and Shan initially harbored doubts about the Human Ancestor's decision.

However, after seeing those high‑grade Spirit Treasures, all doubts vanished.

Lin Dong was indifferent to these Spirit Treasures, while Zhou Yi stated that with his ability he was already invincible beneath the Saint, and even in battles above the Saint these top‑grade Spirit Treasures mattered little, unless they were Chaos Treasures like the Donghuang Bell.

Therefore, the two Spirit Treasures naturally became the property of Xiao Ling'er and Shan, and they felt greatly honored, occasionally taking them out to admire.

"Let us watch with anticipation; more changes are about to occur, and we need only observe calmly."

After Xiao Ling'er said this calmly, the two vanished on the spot, leaving only the fluttering flag in the wind to witness the rise of the Human Race.

Within the Heavenly Court, Taiyi Shen and Di Chu listened to the Xiajie report and wore complex expressions.

"Why has the Dragon Race suddenly chosen to appear now? When we first invited them, they declined, yet now they choose to ally with the Human Race, even becoming its emblem."

Taiyi Shen's face was full of incomprehension.

He could not fathom why this happened. When the Demon Race was first established, the first thought was the legendary Three Primordial Races.

From a certain perspective, the great power and lofty status of those three races perfectly matched the development direction the Demon Race pursued.

Taiyi Shen and Di Chu even personally went to invite them.

However, the Qilin Clan seemed to have vanished, nowhere to be found; the Phoenix Clan was trapped in the Undying Volcano, unable to move; and although the Dragon Race could roam freely, when the two went to invite them, they were easily dismissed.

At that time their strength was far less than today's, so they could not afford to turn completely against the Dragon Race and could only leave helplessly.

They did not expect to receive such startling news today.

Di Chu's expression was equally grim, "They wouldn't make such a hasty decision unless those old dragons saw Zhou Yi's potential and the current chaotic hierarchy of the Human Race, and thus placed their bets early."

That was the only reasonable explanation Di Chu could think of. Yet this made the situation even more complicated.

The Dragon Race's decision shows that the veterans who survived brutal eras have awakened, each of those old dragons possessing unique skills and rich experience.

Once they act, it will inevitably trigger massive upheaval.

"What we need to consider is what conditions the Human Race offered that so enticed the Dragon Race?" Di Chu whispered.

"Given the Dragon Race's ambition, they seek more than petty gains; perhaps their goals align with ours, intervening while we are tense with the Wu Clan."

Upon hearing this, Taiyi Shen's aura involuntarily rippled.

If this is true, the Wu Clan might no longer be the greatest threat, after all they possess the Witch-slaying Sword, making the Wu Clan hard to pose a larger danger.

Rather, the alliance of the Human Race and Dragon Race makes him feel an unprecedented crisis.

"Brother, what do you suggest? Should we strike first?"

Taiyi Shen proposed, "If we eliminate everyone else and leave only Zhou Yi, he alone cannot become a climate."

Di Chu gave Taiyi Shen a glance, "And the Dragon Race? You can't attack the Dragon Race as well, can you? Moreover, if we force the Dragon Race, they might turn to the Wu Clan, which would be the worst case."

After hearing Di Chu's words, Taiyi Shen fell silent. Di Chu squinted, silently contemplating a strategy.

Zhou Yi, Zhou Yi.

Since your figure appeared in this realm, this Vast Wilderness World has never known a moment of peace.

Now, will you also take part in this struggle for hegemony?

Di Chu mulled over the question repeatedly, finally gritting his teeth to decide. His gaze refocused on the Wu Clan.

If we could eradicate the Wu Clan in one stroke and seize their territory, even if the Human Race tried to intervene as a third party, with their current strength they would find it hard to reap many benefits.

Given time, we could completely suppress any counterattack the Human Race might launch. With this in mind, he immediately issued the order:

"Suspend all cooperation with the Human Race; for those locations where defensive layouts have been completed, dispatch a large army immediately, ready for battle at any moment.

The rest of the matters are put on hold; observe calmly. The Human Race will never be the first to act; our most urgent target remains the Wu Clan."

As for the Wu Clan, after the Twelve Demon Gods received intelligence on the Human Race–Dragon Race alliance, the Great Hall fell silent for a moment, with no one speaking.

After a long while, Zhu Song was the first to break the silence: "What is happening? Why does the Human Race choose to ally with the Dragon Race instead of us, the Wu Clan? Does that mean we Wu Clan are even inferior to the Dragon Race that has long faded from view?"