Chapter 175: Diti: A Deal for Your Race

In the primordial Eastern Sea, the main gate of the Dragon Palace.

"We have already dispatched someone to report; please, Your Majesty Diti, wait a moment."

Sea‑Patrolling Yaksha guarding the Dragon Palace.

At this moment, his gaze evades, his whole body stiff, standing within the deep sea.

Diti, as the lord of the Star‑Radiant Divine Court,

is naturally revered and feared by myriad spirits.

But the reason he feels such fear and tension

is entirely because, when the other party came to exchange the Dragon Scroll back then, he arrogantly followed Ao Qing!

Know that Ao Qing's attitude then was not merely arrogant; it was almost a brazen affront, wildly trampling Diti's dignity!

Although Ao Qing had long ago perished in the Great Calamity of the three races.

yet he somehow survived, didn't he?

If Diti were to seek revenge,

he would be the very first expendable!

After all, plainly put, he is a Great Dao Golden Immortal created solely to showcase the Dragon Race's splendor.

His actual combat power and potential are far below that of a normal Great Dao Golden Immortal.

One could even say he is a one‑time consumable.

If he is truly abandoned,

then Diti's forgiveness and support could be obtained.

Presumably, as long as Ao Yang's mind is sound, he would not refuse this exceedingly tempting proposal!

"No problem, the Dragon Race chieftain must be swamped with affairs."

"I will wait here briefly; that is also perfectly normal."

Diti's purpose in coming this time

is to indirectly take command of the Azure Dragon.

to bring all Four Sacred Beasts of Heaven and Earth under his control.

And the Sea‑Patrolling Yaksha before him, he had already recognized, knowing that it was a follower of Ao Qing back then.

However, this time he inevitably stands on the side that seeks something from others.

Naturally, his attitude must be more courteous.

to preserve some face and dignity for the Dragon Race.

If the other party does not appreciate the courtesy,

he could again use the past incident as an excuse to force a cooperation, which is not impossible.

After all, the karmic debt belongs to the Dragon Race.

Now he can help the Dragon Race earn some merit.

If they are unwilling and strongly reject it,

they will reap the bitter fruit, which will be the Dragon Race's ultimate fate!

He merely gave a politely courteous reply.

Yet the Sea‑Patrolling Yaksha took it as dissatisfaction with the Dragon Race, and anger rose in its heart!

It hurriedly knelt on the ground, repeatedly bowing and pleading for forgiveness.

"Your Majesty Diti, we are at fault."

"We should not have, nor do we have the right to make you wait again."

"I will go urge it right away."

"Have Chieftain Ao Yang come promptly to receive you."

"We would never dare waste even a moment of your time."

Having said that, the Sea‑Patrolling Yaksha hurriedly rose, preparing to return inside the Dragon Palace to find Ao Yang and quickly deal with Diti's arrival.

However, the instant he turned to flee,

Ao Yang, after obeying the Ancestor Dragon's orders,

had already hurried to the main gate of the Dragon Palace.

and happened to hear Diti's courteous reply.

His mind instantly formed the same speculation as the Sea‑Patrolling Yaksha.

thinking that he had kept Diti waiting too long.

His heart had already risen with displeasure and anger, prompting him to utter harsh words toward them.

After all, considering the current state of the Dragon Race.

anyone not blind could see it.

Let alone being swamped with affairs, they fend off other races' incursions daily like fire‑chiefs.

If it were not for the Demon Race granting them a millennium of deliberation time,

the invading races would have had little regard or hesitation.

thus they have not resumed invading their territory, attempting to plunder the Dragon Race's long‑accumulated heritage.

He is now likely still at the forefront of the Dragon Race's domain.

leading his people together with shrimp soldiers and crab generals, battling the myriad races that came to provoke them!

He has no time at all to return and complain to the Ancestor Dragon and others!

Thus, the moment Diti's words fell.

He immediately spurred his horse, quickened his pace, and in an instant arrived at the main gate of the Dragon Palace, pleading for Diti's forgiveness!

"I was unaware of Diti's august arrival."

"The young dragon failed to welcome you from afar and could not line up to receive you."

"It is indeed a grave blunder, and I still hope that Diti, Your Excellency, will grant forgiveness."

Diti looked at the frightened and uneasy Ao Yang.

His eyes, calm in hue, patted the other's shoulder.

"This trivial matter need not weigh on your mind."

"I have come this time to discuss a matter."

"May I ask whether the clan chief Ao Yang can take me to see the dragon clan's first clan chief, Zu Long?"

Upon hearing this, Ao Yang could not help but be startled.

He thought the other was implying he lacked stature.

Did he feel slighted?

Yet Zu Long had long ago gone to the Return Void.

He could not possibly come here in person to receive them.

This is almost common knowledge among the great forces and races of the primeval chaos.

Yet Diti nonetheless committed this low‑level mistake.

Could it be that he wishes to use this as a pretext?

To force the dragon clan to pick a side, or perhaps harbor other hidden schemes that require binding the dragon clan into them?

While Ao Yang was lost in wild speculation.

Zu Long's voice suddenly sounded beside his ear.

"Take him to the Return Void."

"His purpose this time is very clear."

"It is evident that plans were already made; he will not converse with you nor reveal a single detail."

Ao Yang, hearing this, realized that the current situation left no room for him to contemplate or refuse.

He could only set aside his doubts and fear, bow and reply to Diti.

"Reporting back to Diti, due to the oath proclaimed to the heavens and earth back then, Clan Chief Zu Long now resides in the Return Void and cannot break free."

"If you wish to discuss important matters with him,"

"you must first go to the Return Void, make the journey."

"I can serve as your guide."

"May I ask whether you are willing to waste a little time?"

Diti, seeing Ao Yang humbled to this degree,

cast a strange‑hued glance at him.

then simply nodded slightly to approve the proposal.

"That is natural."

"Please follow me."

Receiving the affirmative reply, Ao Yang inwardly exhaled in relief,

and hurriedly led Diti toward the Return Void.

He also arranged for the dragon clan, after his departure,

to immediately activate a protective clan great array, to guard against other races or those who fear a peaceful world and might spread rumors.

claiming they had already defected to the Star‑shining Divine Court.

Whether this matter is true or false need not be considered now.

As long as such rumors circulate,

with the Demon Race's domineering nature, they would never let them go!

They might even revert directly to the prior agreement.

Sending the Heavenly Court's subordinates to assassinate and slaughter them is by no means impossible!

The distance between the Return Void and the East Sea Dragon Palace spans almost half of the East Sea.

Even at Diti's swift traversal speed,

it still took nearly a hundred years for him to bring Ao Yang to the Return Void.

He beheld one whose whole being exuded a waning aura.

Yet he could still discern the Zu Long who once dominated the primeval rivers and seas, wielding authority over myriad living beings!

"Daoist friend, since our last parting, millions of years have passed."

"I wonder what matters you seek to discuss on this visit?"

Diti, with the Great Dao divine seal etched upon his eyes, scanned the surrounding heavens and earth for a moment, and found the unique aura of the four sacred beasts.

"I have come this time to grant the dragon clan absolution of its sins and karmic burdens."

"So that the dragon clan may continue its lineage."

"And no longer be subject to the suppression of heaven and earth."

"I wonder, Daoist friend Zu Long, whether you might be interested?"

(End of Chapter)