Chapter 1690: Zhen Linshuang, Clan Leader of the Dragon Clan

"Oh?"

As Li Luo heard the warning words sent by Lin Miao, his brows furrowed slightly: "The Dragon Clan's Clan Leader? Please, Alliance Head Lin Miao, elaborate."

Although their Li Li Tianwang lineage had a special relationship with Great Grandmother Zhen Fu, and even because of her peculiar relationship with Li Jun, the blood of the Dragon Clan flowed in the veins of their clan members, in reality, the Li Li Tianwang lineage's interactions with other Dragon Clans were not particularly close.

Moreover, since the Dragon Clan lived far away in the Profound Spirit Outer Shenzhou, Li Luo's understanding of their internal situation was certainly far inferior to that of Lin Miao, a local expert of the Profound Spirit Outer Shenzhou.

Furthermore, Li Luo also noticed that Lin Miao had not shown any rejection towards him due to the earlier Xi Family incident; on the contrary, Lin Miao had not left but waited here, clearly intending to show goodwill.

Li Luo did not press his advantage relentlessly; although the two factions held some ancient grudges, with the current great changes in the world and the dark world invasion looming as a common enemy, many grievances would make concessions on this front.

"The Dragon Clan is vast, containing numerous sub-clans, among which the Heavenly Dragons are supreme, so every Dragon Clan Leader is basically a Heavenly Dragon. This current Dragon Clan Leader is named Zhen Linshuang, an absolute peak genius within the Heavenly Dragon Clan, currently at the peak of the Three-Crown King realm. Her combat power is extremely terrifying; during the erupted Unification War, she slew several Three-Crown Demon Kings. Her battle record is so ferocious it can be called the greatest in the Profound Spirit Outer Shenzhou," Lin Miao said slowly.

Li Luo's expression turned slightly Solemn; he himself possessed Heavenly Dragon blood and often transformed into a Heavenly Dragon to fight, so he knew best the advantages of the Heavenly Dragon form. That powerful physique and defense could be said to hold all the advantages in battle, so he was not surprised by the opponent possessing such terrifying combat power.

According to his speculation, this Dragon Clan Leader was likely comparable to top-tier experts like the Light King and the Zhu Yin Dark King.

This was normal; after all, the Dragon Clan was the supreme ruler of all beasts, with foundations far from ordinary.

"Additionally, Alliance Head Li Luo and this female Dragon Clan Leader can be said to have some kinship," Lin Miao suddenly shifted his tone, speaking with a hint of teasing.

"The Dragon Clan possesses a total of three Li Li Tianwang, two of whom come from the Heavenly Dragons. That Li Tianwang Zhen Fu, counting generations, is also Zhen Linshuang's grandmother."

The Beast Taming Spirit Palace and the Li Li Tianwang lineage held ancient grudges originating from their respective ancestors; it was said the source of this grudge was Zhen Fu... so the high-ranking officials of the Beast Taming Spirit Palace almost all knew of the relationship between Zhen Fu and the Li Li Tianwang lineage.

"However, this 'kinship' identity, they might not recognize it," Li Luo smiled faintly, because he had vaguely heard that there was considerable controversy within the Heavenly Dragon Clan regarding Zhen Fu letting Heavenly Dragon blood overflow into the human race.

If the other party truly recognized their Li Li Tianwang lineage as kin, even though they were separated by the Outer Shenzhou, there would be plenty of ways to draw close and interact; conversely, some other ordinary Dragon Clans, perhaps seeing this Heavenly Dragon bloodline, might give the Li Li Tianwang lineage some face.

Lin Miao nodded, saying: "The Dragon Clan is proud; the Heavenly Dragons, as the supreme of the Dragon Clan, are even more full of proud bones. Sometimes they look down on even other Dragon Clan descendants, let alone humans tainted with Heavenly Dragon blood."

"And this current Clan Leader Zhen Linshuang has taken this pride to the extreme; in fact, regarding this 'Ten Thousand Dragons Ancestral Blood Sacrifice', she strongly opposed our humans participating, believing it would damage the purity of the blood sacrifice. Later, only after Li Tianwang Zhen Fu applied pressure did this Clan Leader Zhen Linshuang have to concede, but it is said this also caused her to feel dissatisfied with Li Tianwang Zhen Fu."

"That is truly very proud," Li Luo commented; being dissatisfied even with her own grandmother, this female Heavenly Dragon seemed quite arrogant and irritable.

"After all, Zhen Linshuang's bloodline is closer to another Heavenly Dragon Li Tianwang; that one is the most ancient Li Tianwang in the current Dragon Clan. Even if Li Tianwang Jiang met him, he would have to perform the rites of a junior, so with this layer of relationship and backing, Zhen Linshuang is naturally dominant," Lin Miao said.

"So, Alliance Head Lin Miao thinks that when we go to participate in this 'Ten Thousand Dragons Ancestral Blood Sacrifice', we might be targeted by this Clan Leader?" Li Luo asked.

"Not might, but certainly."

Lin Miao showed a look of helplessness, saying: "That Dragon Clan Leader has already spoken internally; our three quotas for the Outer Shenzhou Society can only be in the first layer of the blood sacrifice."

"This Ten Thousand Dragons Ancestral Blood Sacrifice has three layers; the first layer uses dragon blood to refine the body, amplifying physical strength. For the Marquis Realm, the effect is significant, but for us of the King Realm, the effect is very slight."

"Only in the dragon blood of the second layer will a trace of Ancestral Blood appear; if one can use this to temper oneself, one can enhance one's own foundations and accumulate for future breakthroughs to higher realms. This is our goal."

"As for the third layer, that belongs exclusively to those Three-Crown King experts of the Dragon Clan, especially Zhen Linshuang. She is definitely going for the Ancestral Blood baptism; if she can attract the reflection of the Ancestral Soul at that time, she can evolve the 'Dragon Ancestor Body', and in the future, breaking through to the Li Tianwang realm would have a ninety percent certainty."

"Truly domineering," Li Luo frowned slightly. For these three quotas, the Outer Shenzhou Society had given a large amount of resources to exchange, yet this Zhen Linshuang only let them linger in the first layer; this behavior was indeed tyrannical.

"I came to find Alliance Head Li Luo this time because I want to join hands with you; during the blood sacrifice, I hope we can cooperate and at least enter the second layer of the blood sacrifice," Lin Miao also frankly stated the purpose of his coming.

After all, since Zhen Linshuang had spoken internally, if he wanted to enter the second layer, it would inevitably provoke the obstruction of those King Realm experts of the Dragon Clan, and among the Dragon Clan, there were several Three-Crown King experts whose strength was not inferior to his, so relying on him alone, he could absolutely not force his way into the second layer.

"What is the Dragon Ancestor Body?" Li Luo asked again.

"You can understand it as the 'original species' belonging to the Dragon Clan; if one can evolve it, there will be a tremendous transformation for oneself," Lin Miao thought for a moment and said.

Li Luo couldn't help but raise his brows slightly; the 'original species' belonging to the Dragon Clan? It sounded very impressive.

Looking at it this way, Zhen Linshuang must be going for this.

"The quotas negotiated by the Outer Shenzhou Society with the Dragon Clan did not specify that one can only enter the first layer; this is them breaking the rules, and we have no need to comply," Li Luo said calmly.

He had traveled ten thousand miles, left a pile of affairs in the Eastern Alliance, and crossed the Outer Shenzhou to come to the Dragon Clan, not just for the body refining of the first layer of that blood sacrifice; such body refining was almost useless for the current Li Luo.

So he could not possibly comply with Zhen Linshuang's declaration.

Hearing this, Lin Miao showed a smile; such domineering words, he was not qualified to say, nor was the Beast Taming Spirit Palace qualified, because they only had one Li Tianwang behind them.

But Li Luo was different; even without counting the relationship of Zhen Fu, the Li Li Tianwang lineage alone had two Li Tianwang and an Unparalleled Ninth Rank, so with such a background, naturally, they feared not the Dragon Clan.

"Since Alliance Head Li Luo has such boldness, then at that time, I will follow you to break through; if we can enter the second layer, consider it that I owe you a favor," Lin Miao said.

Li Luo glanced at him; this Lin Miao, able to command the Beast Taming Spirit Palace for so many years, was indeed a person of boldness and ability. Originally, he thought that coming to the Xi Family this time would inevitably lead to enmity with the other party, so at the beginning, he had come with the intention of fighting Lin Miao to the death; after all, the two sides already had grievances, so no matter how much the relationship worsened, it didn't matter.

But unexpectedly, on the issue of the Xi Family, Lin Miao had conceded quite decisively; apart from the initial probing of each other's methods, he did not let Li Luo's emotion of 'about to explode' burst forth.

And the purpose of the other party doing this, wanting to enter the second layer of the blood sacrifice was the main reason, but the deeper reason might also be to signal that the Beast Taming Spirit Palace currently did not want to continue enmity with the Li Li Tianwang lineage.

After all... the Beast Taming Spirit Palace was also becoming something they could not afford to offend.

"A favor is not necessary; in the future, the Xi Family Clan Leader is my former mentor from when I cultivated at the academy, so I hope the Beast Taming Alliance can give much care and provide convenience," Li Luo's expression softened as he said.

This result was actually the best; after all, although he currently did not fear the Beast Taming Spirit Palace, the Xi Family controlled by Xi Chan was ultimately still on the other party's territory; the other party might, because of him, not retaliate against Xi Chan, but if they intentionally obstructed, they could make Xi Chan suffer greatly and make it harder for the Xi Family to grow.

Lin Miao showed a smile, saying: "Alliance Head Li Luo is too polite; with the current great chaos in the world and strange creatures running rampant, our Beast Taming Alliance naturally has the responsibility to protect this region."

Seeing that the two had reached an agreement in a peaceful atmosphere, the Profound Fire King and Green Pine King, who were observing from the side, also secretly breathed a sigh of relief; they also did not want to make enemies with Li Luo, so for these two to have this opportunity to reconcile was the best possible outcome.

Afterwards, Li Luo and Lin Miao agreed on the time to go to the Dragon Clan thereafter, and the three of Lin Miao departed directly.

Li Luo watched the direction of their departure, and his body gradually relaxed; in this way, the matter of Mentor Xi Chan was considered perfectly resolved, and thereafter, he could also go to the Dragon Clan with peace of mind.

"Zhen Linshuang..."

Li Luo murmured softly to himself, then his gaze gazed towards the distant northern horizon, his eyes half-closed.

It seems this journey to the Dragon Clan will not be as smooth as expected.