Chapter 36

"It's also becoming more and more like those overly rule-abiding Confucian scholars in my past life's novels..."

Translation: "It's becoming more and more like those overly rigid Confucian scholars in my past life's novels..."

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【1】 "It's also becoming more and more like those overly rule-abiding Confucian scholars in my past life's novels..."

However, this is the path Fuxi chose for himself; as his master, Zhu Qingyun naturally would not interfere.

Translation: "However, this is the path Fuxi chose for himself; as his master, Zhu Qingyun naturally would not interfere."

A teacher of the Way transmits doctrine, receives learning, and resolves doubts! Zhu Qingyun clearly sensed that as Fuxi became more like a rigid Confucian scholar, his understanding of the Way's principles deepened further!!...

We'll output: 【2】 "However, this is the path Fuxi chose for himself; as his master, Zhu Qingyun naturally would not interfere."

The teacher of the Wen Dao transmits the Dao, receives learning, and resolves doubts! Zhu Qingyun clearly sensed that as Fuxi grew more like a pedantic Confucian, his grasp of the Wen Dao's principles deepened further.

Translation: "The teacher of the Way of Literature transmits doctrine, receives learning, and resolves doubts! Zhu Qingyun clearly felt that as Fuxi became more and more like a rigid Confucian scholar, his understanding of the Way of Literature's principles also deepened……"

We need to keep the exclamation marks. We'll translate: "The teacher of the Way of Literature transmits doctrine, receives learning, and resolves doubts! Zhu Qingyun clearly felt that as Fuxi became more and more like a rigid Confucian scholar, his understanding of the Way of Literature's principles also deepened……"

We'll keep the ellipsis at end.

Thus: 【3】 "The teacher of the Way of Literature transmits doctrine, receives learning, and resolves doubts! Zhu Qingyun clearly felt that as Fuxi became more and more like a rigid Confucian scholar, his understanding of the Way of Literature's principles also deepened……"

Dragon Island, situated at the heart of the East Sea, is the ancestral dragon's dojo, where Candle Dragon, Azure Dragon, and Ying Dragon—several Late Grand Unity beings—are stationed.

Translation: "Dragon Island, located at the center of the East Sea, is the dojo of the Ancestor Dragon, where the Candle Dragon, Azure Dragon, and Yinglong—several Late Grand Unity beings—are stationed."

It gathers the world's water veins, with myriad dragons standing guard, making it the dragon clan's main stronghold.

Thus: 【4】 "Dragon Island, located at the center of the East Sea, is the dojo of the Ancestor Dragon, where the Candle Dragon, Azure Dragon, and Yinglong—several Late Grand Unity beings—are stationed."

When Zhu Qingyun and his companions arrived outside Dragon Island, a Golden Dragon of the Great Luo realm came forward to greet them.

Translation: "It gathers the world's water veins, with myriad dragons guarding it, making it the Dragon Clan's main base."

Thus: 【5】 "It gathers the world's water veins, with myriad dragons guarding it, making it the Dragon Clan's main base."

"Esteemed seniors, our Candle Dragon elder invites you!"

Translation: "Zhu Qingyun and his companions arrived outside Dragon Island, when a Golden Dragon of the Great Luo Realm came forward to greet them."

Thus: 【6】 "Zhu Qingyun and his companions arrived outside Dragon Island, when a Golden Dragon of the Great Luo Realm came forward to greet them."

Candle Dragon is the dragon of time; he had previously agreed to receive Zhu Qingyun and his companions on Dragon Island. As they decided to come, he used temporal laws to determine their exact arrival time and arranged for clansmen to guide them.

Translation: "\"Esteemed seniors, our clan's Candle Dragon Old Ancestor invites you! \""

Thus: 【7】 "\"Esteemed seniors, our clan's Candle Dragon Old Ancestor invites you! \""

It's not that Candle Dragon is arrogant and unwilling to greet them personally; rather, he is currently at a critical stage in developing an advanced version of the Myriad Dragon Formation with Ancestral Dragon and others, and simply cannot leave.

Translation: "The Candle Dragon is the Time Dragon; earlier we had agreed to receive Zhu Qingyun and company at Dragon Island. As they decided to come, he used the Time Law to ascertain their exact arrival time, and thus arranged for clansmen to guide them."

Thus: 【8】 "The Candle Dragon is the Time Dragon; earlier we had agreed to receive Zhu Qingyun and company at Dragon Island. As they decided to come, he used the Time Law to ascertain their exact arrival time, and thus arranged for clansmen to guide them."

The Myriad Dragon Formation is a trump card devised by Ancestral Dragon, Candle Dragon, and others to prepare for the three-clan showdown! Although Ancestral Dragon's mind is clouded by calamitous energy, he still understands that the three-clan battle is inevitable, so preparations must naturally begin early.

Translation: "It's not that the Candle Dragon is arrogant and unwilling to greet them personally; rather, at this moment he is occupied with the Ancestor Dragon and others, critically developing the Advanced Myriad Dragon Grand Formation, and simply cannot leave."

Thus: 【9】 "It's not that the Candle Dragon is arrogant and unwilling to greet them personally; rather, at this moment he is occupied with the Ancestor Dragon and others, critically developing the Advanced Myriad Dragon Grand Formation, and simply cannot leave."

Of course, Ancestral Dragon would not refuse the arrival of the showdown; after all, when the clan was founded and boundless fortune gathered, the hearts of the three clan leaders already understood this.

Translation: "The Myriad Dragon Grand Formation is a trump card formation researched by the Ancestor Dragon, the Candle Dragon, and others to prepare for the three-clan decisive battle! Although the Ancestor Dragon's mind is clouded by calamitous energy, he understands that the three-clan battle is unavoidable, so naturally preparations must be made early."

Thus: 【10】 "The Myriad Dragon Grand Formation is a trump card formation researched by the Ancestor Dragon, the Candle Dragon, and others to prepare for the three-clan decisive battle! Although the Ancestor Dragon's mind is clouded by calamitous energy, he understands that the three-clan battle is unavoidable, so naturally preparations must be made early."

Having defeated the other two clans and ascended to the position of heavenly and earthly hegemon, under the blessing of boundless fortune, the ultimate victor will certainly be able to prove the Dao and attain the status of a Great Luo Golden Immortal of Grand Unity.

Translation: "Of course, the Ancestor Dragon would not refuse the arrival of the decisive battle; after all, when the clan was founded and boundless fortune gathered, the leaders of the three clans had already realized this inwardly!"

Thus: 【11】 "Of course, the Ancestor Dragon would not refuse the arrival of the decisive battle; after all, when the clan was founded and boundless fortune gathered, the leaders of the three clans had already realized this inwardly!"

Compared to the Phoenix and Qilin, although Ancestral Dragon is also a peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal, his personal strength and clan's power surpass theirs, so he firmly believes he will be the one laughing last.

Translation: "After defeating the other two clans and ascending to the position of lord of heaven and earth, under the blessing of boundless fortune, the final victor will surely attain the Dao as a Grand Unity Great Luo Golden Immortal!"

Thus: 【12】 "After defeating the other two clans and ascending to the position of lord of heaven and earth, under the blessing of boundless fortune, the final victor will surely attain the Dao as a Grand Unity Great Luo Golden Immortal!"

This is also the main reason Candle Dragon pays such close attention to Zhu Qingyun and his companions' movements.

Translation: "Compared to the Primordial Phoenix and the Primordial Qilin, although they are all at the peak of Grand Unity Golden Immortals, the Ancestor Dragon believes firmly that, whether in personal strength or clan power, he surpasses the two clans, and thus he is certain to be the one who laughs last!"

Thus: 【13】 "Compared to the Primordial Phoenix and the Primordial Qilin, although they are all at the peak of Grand Unity Golden Immortals, the Ancestor Dragon believes firmly that, whether in personal strength or clan power, he surpasses the two clans, and thus he is certain to be the one who laughs last!"

The Heavenly Islands Daoist Academy is originally located in the East Sea, and the East Sea is the dragon clan's main stronghold; calling them neighbors is hardly an exaggeration.

Translation: "This is also the main reason why the Candle Dragon pays such close attention to Zhu Qingyun and company's movements."

Thus: 【14】 "This is also the main reason why the Candle Dragon pays such close attention to Zhu Qingyun and company's movements."

The few Yin-Yang individuals are among the top powers of the wilderness; in one-on-one combat, they are certainly not much weaker than the Phoenix or Qilin, and if we could win them over, the dragon clan's chances of victory would surely increase!

Translation: "The Myriad Heavens Island Dao Field is originally located in the East Sea, and the East Sea is itself the Dragon Clan's main base; to call them neighbors is no exaggeration."

Thus: 【15】 "The Myriad Heavens Island Dao Field is originally located in the East Sea, and the East Sea is itself the Dragon Clan's main base; to call them neighbors is no exaggeration."

Candle Dragon is not only the dragon of time, but also the dragon clan's dragon of wisdom!

Translation: "The Yin Yang few are among the mighty of the Primordial era; in a one-on-one situation, they are at least not much weaker than the Primordial Phoenix or Primordial Qilin. If we could win them over, the Dragon Clan's chances of victory would surely increase!"

Thus: 【16】 "The Yin Yang few are among the mighty of the Primordial era; in a one-on-one situation, they are at least not much weaker than the Primordial Phoenix or Primordial Qilin. If we could win them over, the Dragon Clan's chances of victory would surely increase!"

Unlike Ancestral Dragon, who is fully confident in himself, Candle Dragon harbors some pessimistic thoughts.

Translation: "The Candle Dragon is not only the Time Dragon, but also the Wisdom Dragon of the Dragon Clan!"

Thus: 【17】 "The Candle Dragon is not only the Time Dragon, but also the Wisdom Dragon of the Dragon Clan!"

In his view, Ancestral Dragon has an advantage, which is widely acknowledged, but that advantage is still insufficient to overwhelm the opposition!

Translation: "Unlike the Ancestor Dragon, who is fully confident in himself, the Candle Dragon harbors some pessimistic thoughts."

Thus: 【18】 "Unlike the Ancestor Dragon, who is fully confident in himself, the Candle Dragon harbors some pessimistic thoughts."

Precisely because this is widely recognized, the dragon clan is certain to be attacked by the two clans joining forces! Once faced with their combined assault, the dragon clan is very likely to… be annihilated! Even if preserved, it would surely be reduced to a tenth of its former strength; thus, on one hand Candle Dragon seeks to ally with the wilderness's great powers, and on the other hand he organizes the dragon clan's top experts to research an advanced version of the Myriad Dragon Formation.

Translation: "In his view, the Ancestor Dragon has an advantage, which is widely acknowledged, but this advantage is still insufficient to overwhelm!"

Thus: 【19】 "In his view, the Ancestor Dragon has an advantage, which is widely acknowledged, but this advantage is still insufficient to overwhelm!"

The Myriad Dragon Formation research has now reached its final stage, lacking only the last crucial step—but this step has already troubled the dragon clan's mighty ones for thousands of years!

Translation: "Moreover, precisely because this is widely acknowledged, the Dragon Clan is certain to be attacked by the two clans joining forces! Once faced with their combined assault, the Dragon Clan is very likely to……be annihilated! Even if preserved, it would surely be reduced to a tenth. Therefore, on one hand the Candle Dragon seeks to win over Primordial mighty beings; on the other, he organizes the Dragon Clan's top experts to research the Advanced Myriad Dragon Grand Formation."

Thus: 【20】 "Moreover, precisely because this is widely acknowledged, the Dragon Clan is certain to be attacked by the two clans joining forces! Once faced with their combined assault, the Dragon Clan is very likely to……be annihilated! Even if preserved, it would surely be reduced to a tenth. Therefore, on one hand the Candle Dragon seeks to win over Primordial mighty beings; on the other, he organizes the Dragon Clan's top experts to research the Advanced Myriad Dragon Grand Formation."

"Brother, those few Yin-Yang Daoists should have arrived outside my Dragon Island by now; I have arranged guides for them. Since we temporarily cannot stabilize the formation, why not simply invite those few directly here?"

Translation: "Currently, research on the Myriad Dragon Grand Formation has entered its final stages, lacking only the last crucial step—but this step has already troubled the Dragon Clan's mighty beings for thousands of years!"

Thus: 【21】 "Currently, research on the Myriad Dragon Grand Formation has entered its final stages, lacking only the last crucial step—but this step has already troubled the Dragon Clan's mighty beings for thousands of years!"

Candle Dragon suddenly realized that, when Hunyuan previously attacked and tried to kill Zhu Qingyun, Zhu Qingyun seemed to have set up two top-tier formations, indicating he likely has some experience in formation arts.

Translation: "\"Elder Brother, the Yin Yang Daoists should have arrived outside our Dragon Island; I've arranged guides. Since we temporarily cannot handle the formation's stability issue, why not invite those few directly here? \""

Thus: 【22】 "\"Elder Brother, the Yin Yang Daoists should have arrived outside our Dragon Island; I've arranged guides. Since we temporarily cannot handle the formation's stability issue, why not invite those few directly here? \""

As for whether the Myriad Dragon Formation might be learned by Heavenly Fate, Candle Dragon had never worried about that.

Translation: "The Candle Dragon suddenly recalled that, when Hongjun previously attacked Zhu Qingyun, Zhu Qingyun seemed to have set up two top-tier formations, suggesting he has some experience in formation arts."

Thus: 【23】 "The Candle Dragon suddenly recalled that, when Hongjun previously attacked Zhu Qingyun, Zhu Qingyun seemed to have set up two top-tier formations, suggesting he has some experience in formation arts."

If the dragon clan fails, considering their shared residence in the East Sea and the Myriad Dragon Formation, Zhu Qingyun and his companions would surely look after the dragon clan more; if the dragon clan wins, there would be even less to worry about.

Translation: "As for whether the Myriad Dragon Grand Formation might be learned by Tianyun, the Candle Dragon had never worried about that."

Thus: 【24】 "As for whether the Myriad Dragon Grand Formation might be learned by Tianyun, the Candle Dragon had never worried about that."

Know this: beneath a Grand Unity Great Luo Golden Immortal, all are but ants!

Translation: "If the Dragon Clan loses, considering their shared residence in the East Sea and the face of the Myriad Dragon Grand Formation, Zhu Qingyun and company will surely look after the Dragon Clan more; if the Dragon Clan wins, there's even less to worry about."

Thus: 【25】 "If the Dragon Clan loses, considering their shared residence in the East Sea and the face of the Myriad Dragon Grand Formation, Zhu Qingyun and company will surely look after the Dragon Clan more; if the Dragon Clan wins, there's even less to worry about."

By then, even if Zhu Qingyun and his companions master the Myriad Dragon Formation, the dragon clan will already have become the hegemon of the wilderness!

Translation: "Know this: beneath a Grand Unity Great Luo Golden Immortal, all are ants!"

Thus: 【26】 "Know this: beneath a Grand Unity Great Luo Golden Immortal, all are ants!"

Zhu Qingyun and his companions must either pledge allegiance to the dragon clan or face death and annihilation! Candle Dragon believes that, as long as they are not out of their minds, they will have no choice but to join the dragon clan.

Translation: "By then, even if Zhu Qingyun and company master the Myriad Dragon Grand Formation, the Dragon Clan will already have become the hegemon of the Primordial era!"

Thus: 【27】 "By then, even if Zhu Qingyun and company master the Myriad Dragon Grand Formation, the Dragon Clan will already have become the hegemon of the Primordial era!"

Even if they master the Myriad Dragon Formation, they would still have to obey the dragon clan's commands. Candle Dragon is confident about the advanced version of the Myriad Dragon Formation.

Translation: "Zhu Qingyun and company must either affiliate with the Dragon Clan or perish; the Candle Dragon believes that, as long as they are not foolish, they will have no choice but to affiliate with the Dragon Clan."

Thus: 【28】 "Zhu Qingyun and company must either affiliate with the Dragon Clan or perish; the Candle Dragon believes that, as long as they are not foolish, they will have no choice but to affiliate with the Dragon Clan."

After all, even the original Myriad Dragon Formation is, in Candle Dragon's view—and indeed in the perception

Translation: "What's the harm if they master the Myriad Dragon Grand Formation? They would still have to obey the Dragon Clan's commands. As for the Advanced Myriad Dragon Grand Formation, the Candle Dragon is very confident."

Thus: 【29】 "What's the harm if they master the Myriad Dragon Grand Formation? They would still have to obey the Dragon Clan's commands. As for the Advanced Myriad Dragon Grand Formation, the Candle Dragon is very confident."

After all, even the original Myriad Dragon Grand Formation was already regarded as the premier formation of the primordial era by Zhulong and the vast majority of the dragon clan.

Translation: "After all, even the original Myriad Dragon Grand Formation is, in the Candle Dragon's and even most Dragon Clan members' understanding, already the premier formation of the Primordial era."

Thus: 【30】 "After all, even the original Myriad Dragon Grand Formation is, in the Candle Dragon's and even most Dragon Clan members' understanding, already the premier formation of the Primordial era."

It's hardly surprising they'd think that, since they've never seen the might of later formations like the Zhu Xian Sword Formation, the Twelve Heavenly Gods and Demons Grand Formation, the Zhou Tian Star Dipper Grand Formation, or the Primordial Three Powers Grand Formation.

Translation: "It's no wonder they hold this view, having never witnessed the might of later formations such as the Slay Immortal Sword Formation, the Twelve Celestial Gods and Demons Grand Formation, the Zhou Tian Star Dipper Grand Formation, or the Primordial Three Powers Grand Formation."

Thus: 【31】 "It's no wonder they hold this view, having never witnessed the might of later formations such as the Slay Immortal Sword Formation, the Twelve Celestial Gods and Demons Grand Formation, the Zhou Tian Star Dipper Grand Formation, or the Primordial Three Powers Grand Formation."

Alright, I remember that Yin-Yang does have a bit of expertise in formation arts!

Translation: "\"Also good, I recall that the Yin Yang indeed have some knowledge of formation arts! \""

Thus: 【32】 "\"Also good, I recall that the Yin Yang indeed have some knowledge of formation arts! \""

The Ancestral Dragon spoke, imperial laws circling around him and boundless fortune gathering upon his form.

Translation: "The Ancestor Dragon spoke, his surroundings entwined with imperial sovereign law, boundless fortune condensing upon his body."

Thus: 【33】 "The Ancestor Dragon spoke, his surroundings entwined with imperial sovereign law, boundless fortune condensing upon his body."

When Hongjun earlier ambushed and killed Zhu Qingyun, the Ancestral Dragon was in the chaos, so he never saw their showdown.

Translation: "Earlier, when Hongjun attacked Zhu Qingyun, the Ancestor Dragon happened to be in Chaos, so he had not witnessed their battle."

Thus: 【34】 "Earlier, when Hongjun attacked Zhu Qingyun, the Ancestor Dragon happened to be in Chaos, so he had not witnessed their battle."

After returning to the primordial wilderness, though some told him about it because the Primordial Qilin had been near the battlefield, he didn't take it to heart and naturally wouldn't ask for details about the methods Hongjun and Zhu Qingyun employed.

Translation: "After returning to the Primordial era, although someone did report this to him because the Primordial Qilin had been near the battlefield, he did not take it to heart, and naturally would not inquire further into what methods Hongjun and Zhu Qingyun had used."

Thus: 【35】 "After returning to the Primordial era, although someone did report this to him because the Primordial Qilin had been near the battlefield, he did not take it to heart, and naturally would not inquire further into what methods Hongjun and Zhu Qingyun had used."

At once, the golden dragon leading Zhu Qingyun and his companions turned and brought them to the Ancestral Dragon's location.

Translation: "Immediately, the Golden Dragon leading Zhu Qingyun's party turned its head and brought them to where the Ancestor Dragon and others were."

Thus: 【36】 "Immediately, the Golden Dragon leading Zhu Qingyun's party turned its head and brought them to where the Ancestor Dragon and others were."

I, the humble Daoist of Yin-Yang, Qian-Kun, and Heavenly Fortune, greet you, fellow dragon daoists!

Translation: "\"I, the Yin Yang Daoist, Qiankun, and Tianyun, have greeted you, fellow Dragon Clan Dao friends! \""

Thus: 【37】 "\"I, the Yin Yang Daoist, Qiankun, and Tianyun, have greeted you, fellow Dragon Clan Dao friends! \""

Fuxi and Nüwa pay their respects to all the elders!

Translation: "\"Fuxi and Nüwa pay respects to you, seniors! \""

Thus: 【38】 "\"Fuxi and Nüwa pay respects to you, seniors! \""

As the Ancestral Dragon's cultivation rose and his clan grew stronger, he—whose mind had already been invaded by calamitous qi—came to regard the other great beings of the primordial wilderness with less and less regard.

Translation: "As the Ancestor Dragon's cultivation increased daily and the clan's power grew, he, whose mind was clouded by calamitous energy, increasingly disregarded the other mighty beings of the Primordial era."

Thus: 【39】 "As the Ancestor Dragon's cultivation increased daily and the clan's power grew, he, whose mind was clouded by calamitous energy, increasingly disregarded the other mighty beings of the Primordial era."

Hmm! Greetings, all of you!

Translation: "\"Hmm! You are polite! \""

Thus: 【40】 "\"Hmm! You are polite! \""

The Ancestral Dragon gave a lukewarm response, leaving Zhulong beside him feeling awkward.

Translation: "The Ancestor Dragon gave a lukewarm reply, causing the Candle Dragon beside him to feel somewhat embarrassed."

Thus: 【41】 "The Ancestor Dragon gave a lukewarm reply, causing the Candle Dragon beside him to feel somewhat embarrassed."

Zhulong, Qinglong, and Yinglong of the dragon clan greet you, fellow daoists!

Translation: "\"Dragon Clan's Candle Dragon, Azure Dragon, and Yinglong have greeted you, fellow Dao friends! \""

Thus: 【42】 "\"Dragon Clan's Candle Dragon, Azure Dragon, and Ying

However, this is the path Fuxi chose for himself; as his master, Zhu Qingyun naturally would not interfere.

A teacher of the Wen Dao transmits the Dao, receives learning, and resolves doubts! Zhu Qingyun clearly sensed that as Fuxi became more and more like a Confucian scholar, his comprehension of the Wen Dao principles grew deeper and deeper……

Dragon Island, located at the center of the East Sea, is the ancestral dragon's dojo, where several late-stage Mixed Yuan experts—Candle Dragon, Azure Dragon, and Ying Dragon—hold sway.

It gathers the world's water veins, with myriad dragons guarding it, making it the dragon clan's main stronghold.

When Zhu Qingyun and his companions arrived outside Dragon Island, a Great Luo realm Golden Dragon came forward to greet them.

"Esteemed seniors, our Candle Dragon elder invites you!"

Candle Dragon is the dragon of time; earlier we had agreed to receive Zhu Qingyun and his companions on Dragon Island. As they decided to come, he used the temporal law to ascertain their exact arrival time, and thus arranged for clansmen to guide them.

It is not that Candle Dragon is arrogant and unwilling to greet them personally; rather, at this moment he is engaged with Ancestral Dragon and others in the critical phase of deducing an advanced version of the Myriad Dragon Formation, and simply cannot leave his post.

The Myriad Dragon Formation is a trump-card formation researched by Ancestral Dragon, Candle Dragon, and others to prepare for the three-clan decisive battle! Although Ancestral Dragon's mind is clouded by calamitous qi, he also understands that the three-clan showdown is inevitable, so naturally he must make preparations early!

Of course, Ancestral Dragon would not refuse the arrival of the decisive battle; after all, when the clan was founded and boundless fortune gathered, the three clan leaders inwardly came to a clear realization!

After defeating the other two clans and elevating the tribe to the position of heaven-and-earth hegemon, under the auspices of boundless fortune, the final victor will certainly be able to prove the Dao and attain the status of a Mixed Yuan Great Luo Golden Immortal!

Compared to the Yuan Phoenix and the Shi Qilin, although they are all peak Mixed Yuan Golden Immortals, Ancestral Dragon's personal combat strength and his clan's power are superior to those of the two clans, so he firmly believes he will be the one who laughs last!

This is also the main reason why Candle Dragon pays such close attention to the movements of Zhu Qingyun and his companions.

The Ten Thousand Heavens Island dojo is originally situated in the East Sea, and the East Sea is the dragon clan's main stronghold; calling them neighbors is not an exaggeration.

The Yin-Yang few are among the mighty of the wilderness; in a one-on-one situation, they are at least not much weaker than the Yuan Phoenix and the Shi Qilin, so if we can win them over, the dragon clan's chances of victory will surely increase!

Candle Dragon is not only the dragon of time, but also the wisdom dragon of the dragon clan!

Unlike Ancestral Dragon, who is full of confidence in himself, Candle Dragon harbors some pessimistic thoughts.

In his view, Ancestral Dragon has an advantage, which is widely acknowledged, but this advantage is not enough to overwhelm!

Moreover, precisely because this is widely recognized, the dragon clan is bound to be attacked by the two clans joining forces! Once faced with their combined assault, the dragon clan is very likely to…… be annihilated! Even if preserved, it would surely be reduced to a tenth, so on one hand Candle Dragon seeks to win over the mighty of the wilderness, and on the other hand he organizes the dragon clan's top experts to research an advanced version of the Myriad Dragon Formation!

At present, the Myriad Dragon Formation research has entered its final stage, lacking only the last crucial step—but this step has troubled the dragon clan's mighty for thousands of years!

"Elder brother, those Yin-Yang Daoists should have arrived outside my Dragon Island; I have arranged guides for them. Since we cannot temporarily solve the formation's stability issue, why not invite those few directly here?"

Candle Dragon suddenly recalled that when Hongjun assaulted and tried to kill Zhu Qingyun earlier, Zhu Qingyun seemed to have set up two top-tier formations, indicating he must have some involvement in formation arts.

As for whether the Myriad Dragon Formation might be learned by Tianyun, Candle Dragon had not worried about that at all.

If the dragon clan fails, considering their shared residence in the East Sea and the Myriad Dragon Formation, Zhu Qingyun and his companions will surely look after the dragon clan more; if the dragon clan wins, there is even less to worry about.

Know this: beneath a Mixed Yuan Great Luo Golden Immortal, all are but ants!

By then, even if Zhu Qingyun and his companions master the Myriad Dragon Formation, the dragon clan will already have become the hegemon of the wilderness!

Zhu Qingyun and his companions must either affiliate with the dragon clan or perish and vanish from the Dao! Candle Dragon believes that, as long as they are not out of their minds, they will have no choice but to affiliate with the dragon clan.

Even if they master the Myriad Dragon Formation, what does it matter? They will still have to obey the dragon clan's commands. As for the advanced Myriad Dragon Formation, Candle Dragon is quite confident.

After all, even the original version of the Myriad Dragon Formation is, in Candle Dragon's view—and indeed in the perception of the vast majority of the dragon clan—already the greatest formation in the wilderness.

It is hardly surprising that they hold this view, having never witnessed the power of later formations such as the Immortal-Slaying Sword Array, the Twelve Celestial Gods and Demons Grand Formation, the Zhou Tian Stars and Dipper Grand Formation, or the Primordial Three Talents Grand Formation.

"Very well, I recall that the Yin-Yang indeed have some knowledge of formation arts!"

Ancestral Dragon spoke, his surroundings entwined with imperial sovereign laws, boundless fortune condensing upon his person.

When Hongjun previously assaulted and attempted to kill Zhu Qingyun, Ancestral Dragon happened to be in Chaos, so he did not witness the scene of their great battle.

After returning to the wilderness, although some did report this to him because the Shi Qilin had been near the battlefield at the time, he did not take it to heart, and naturally would not inquire in detail what means Hongjun and Zhu Qingyun had employed.

Immediately, the Golden Dragon leading Zhu Qingyun's party turned its head and brought them to where Ancestral Dragon and the others were.

"I, the Daoist Yin-Yang, Qiankun, and Tianyun, have paid my respects to all you dragon clan fellow Daoists!"

"Fuxi and Nüwa pay their respects to all you esteemed seniors!"

As Ancestral Dragon's cultivation increased daily and his clan's power grew, he, whose mind was already infiltrated by calamitous qi, came to regard the other great divine talents of the wilderness with less and less regard.

"Mm! You are courteous!"

Ancestral Dragon gave a somewhat lukewarm reply, causing Candle Dragon beside him to feel rather embarrassed.

"The dragon clan's Candle Dragon, Azure Dragon, and Ying Dragon pay our respects to all you fellow Daoists!"

After the Candle Dragon's party and Zhu Qingyun's group exchanged greetings, Candle Dragon sent a mental transmission.

"Esteemed Daoists, I am truly sorry; my elder brother is in a bad mood today and has been rude—I apologize on his behalf!"

Qiankun had originally wanted to flare up at Ancestral Dragon's rudeness, but upon hearing Candle Dragon's transmission, he restrained himself.

Because from beginning to end, Candle Dragon has always been courteous toward them.

"The situation is this: our clan has been deducing and upgrading the Myriad Dragon Formation, but there is a formation node that, no matter how arranged, always leaves the formation somewhat unstable; thus we wish to ask a few fellow Daoists to take a look and see if they can offer some suggestions."

"If we achieve something, we will naturally reciprocate!"

The speaker is the dragon clan's Azure Dragon, who later becomes one of the Four Sacred Beasts of the wilderness!

The Four Sacred Beasts of the wilderness are the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise! Among them, the Azure Dragon and Black Tortoise belong to the dragon clan, the White Tiger relies on the Qilin clan, and the Vermilion Bird belongs to the Phoenix clan.

Having spoken, the Azure Dragon saw the Ying Dragon unfurl its wings; the myriad dragons outside Dragon Island immediately received orders, and Candle Dragon, Ancestral Dragon, and the others each took their positions as a great formation unfolded! 【You have observed the dragon clan's advanced Myriad Dragon Formation; your formation Dao law has gained a slight increase!】

The Myriad Dragon Formation is a formation exclusive to the dragon clan; although Zhu Qingyun has also gained some insight into it, this understanding is clearly insufficient to improve his formation Dao law.

【You have realized that the Myriad Dragon Formation before you is incomplete; you have deduced it, and after countless simulations you have successfully derived the complete Myriad Dragon Formation!】

(End of Chapter)