Chapter 71

Torch Dragon!

Just that name alone is enough to be called an existence that shakes the ages.

It existed alongside the Ancestor Dragon.

In other words, Torch Dragon is the sworn brother of the Ancestor Dragon and was the second-in-command of the dragon clan.

However, both in memories of two lifetimes and in the legends of the primordial world, it is believed that Torch Dragon perished in the Dragon Han Initial Calamity, utterly dying and fading away.

Therefore, Aoguang's words were truly astonishing to Chen Ku.

No wonder he was filled with shock and disbelief, finding it hard to believe.

He gazed solemnly at Aoguang and the others, waiting for their response.

Upon hearing Chen Ku's words, Aoguang and the others slightly furrowed their brows.

Torch Dragon's standing among the dragon clan's beings is unquestionable.

Thus, Chen Ku's implication that Torch Dragon should have perished long ago also made Aoguang and the others somewhat displeased.

But they also knew that this is the common understanding of all beings in the present age, so it's hardly blameworthy.

Aoguang fell into contemplation for a moment, as if weighing something.

After a long while, he let out a soft sigh and spoke:

"Well then, we were saved by our seniors."

"Such profound gratitude makes it unnecessary for us dragon folk to hide our secrets from our seniors."

Obviously, the matter of Torch Dragon is the dragon clan's greatest secret.

If it were any ordinary cultivator, they would naturally not know of it.

But earlier, Chen Ku acted righteously, protecting the Four Dragons and driving away the Red Dragon, which has already made Aoguang and the others deeply grateful, and they no longer hide anything.

After a pause, Aoguang continued to explain:

"During the most intense and bloody period of the ancient war of the three clans."

"The Ancestor Dragon already sensed something amiss, realizing that heaven sought to annihilate the three clans."

"Therefore, the Ancestor Dragon concealed the heavens and crossed the sea, ordering the Torch Dragon Ancestor to guard the Dragon Abyss and hide its aura."

"This both protects the last of the dragon clan's beings and preserves the final shred of their strength."

"The Torch Dragon Ancestor who fell in that ancient war was merely a decoy."

Aoguang's words trailed off.

The field fell into a momentary silence.

Perhaps recalling the Ancestor Dragon's demise, Aoguang and the others couldn't help but show a hint of deep sorrow.

Although Chen Ku had calmed his shaken expression, he couldn't help but suddenly realize the truth.

"I see..."

It must be said that the Ancestor Dragon was indeed a supreme overlord-level existence, possessing keen divine sense, making decisive and swift judgments, and considering things far ahead.

Back then, the three clans fought to the death, being as incompatible as fire and water.

It is easy to imagine that the phoenix and qilin clans, too, had already lost their reason in the Great Calamity.

On the contrary, the Ancestor Dragon, at the critical moment, perceived the cruelty of the Great Calamity and left behind the Torch Dragon as an unparalleled trump card.

Furthermore, in that battle, the Ancestor Dragon, the Primordial Phoenix, and the Origin Qilin all perished.

The strongest beings of the three clans none survived.

Thus, it is why beings failed to notice the Torch Dragon.

One could say that it is also thanks to the Ancestor Dragon's selfless sacrifice that the dragon clan retained such a powerful, unknown trump card.

Such courage and decisiveness even aroused a measure of admiration in Chen Ku.

However, it is easy to imagine that although Torch Dragon survived, over these millions of years it has never emerged into the world, and can even be said to have no presence at all.

Otherwise, the dragon clan would not have devolved into such chaos and turmoil today.

Regardless, learning this news is an unexpected blessing.

As long as Torch Dragon can emerge again, with his ancient top-tier power and unmatched prestige, unifying the dragon clan would not be difficult.

After a moment's thought, Chen Ku then said:

"Good!"

"If so, you four should first return to the dragon clan and seek out Torch Dragon."

"I wish to wander the Boundless Four Seas, seek opportunities, and then make a decision; it's not too late."

"Not bad!"

Chen Ku first dismissed Aoguang and the others, and he also did not intend to go with them to the dragon clan to meet Torch Dragon.

Given the current division of the dragon clan, it seems Torch Dragon has paid no heed, indicating he is obviously on high alert.

Put another way, as an entity that ought to have perished in the ancient Great Calamity, the present Torch Dragon finds no place in heaven and earth.

Perhaps he also worries that emerging would bring boundless karmic obstacles.

In that case, letting Aoguang and the four others meet Torch Dragon would not cause him any suspicion.

Thus, when Torch Dragon returns and unifies the dragon clan, we can then discuss the Ancestor Dragon's Pearl; it will not be too late.

Upon hearing Chen Ku's words, Aoguang nodded and had no objections.

Immediately, the four faced Chen Ku, bowed deeply, their faces filled with reverence and gratitude.

"We thank our seniors for their rescue."

Aoguang said as such.

Meanwhile, Ao Qin's expression shifted as he inquired:

After discussing for a long time, we still do not know the senior's name.

May I ask you to tell me?!

Only then did a few people realize that they still did not know Chen Ku's identity.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ku also shook his head and laughed helplessly.

Before this, he had been solely focused on plotting to subdue the dragon clan, and forgot to reveal his own identity.

I am Chen Ku, a Western cultivator, disciple of Daoist Jieyin!

He did not conceal it.

After all, once the dragon clan is subdued, they will need to help revive the West; keeping it secret would be useless.

Directly revealing his identity as a Western disciple would also allow Aoguang and the others to relay the message, giving the Candle Dragon some mental preparation.

Senior Chen Ku...?

We have noted it down; we will surely repay your kindness in the future!

Aoguang solemnly nodded, etching the two characters 'Chen Ku' into his heart.

Immediately, they ceased idle talk.

Again solemnly bidding farewell to Chen Ku, the four glanced around vigilantly.

They sensed no impending danger.

Afterward, the four then revealed their true dragon forms, and in the blink of an eye dove beneath the sea surface, vanishing without a trace.

Watching Aoguang and the others disappear, Chen Ku slowly withdrew his gaze.

Ah, suffering... ah, suffering...

He let out a wistful sigh involuntarily.

I hope that the Candle Dragon will make a wise choice, so that our efforts are not in vain.

Only after a moment did he gather his scattered thoughts.

No longer paying attention to the dragon clan's movements, Chen Ku turned to continue surveying the Wuliang Sihai.

Next, he would continue searching for the two great immortal islands, Yingzhou and Fangzhang.

Purple Star Astrology!

With a thought, he again activated the great divine ability of Purple Star Astrology, manifesting its wondrous effect of seeking good fortune, avoiding misfortune, and deducing heavenly secrets.

Chen Ku's figure moved like lightning, traversing every inch of the Wuliang Sihai, sensing carefully and missing not a trace of aura.

Just as before, even after prolonged sensing, he still gained nothing.

But this time, Chen Ku was not in a hurry.

After all, unifying the dragon clan would still take considerable time.

As long as he repeatedly searches and finds the two immortal islands, it is merely a matter of time.

Thus, Chen Ku thus walked alone, treading the boundless waves, giving off an aura of proud disdain and carefree exhilaration.

Chen Ku did not know.

At the same time!

Among the dragon clan, the Red Dragon has returned.

Report... Report to the Black Dragon Lord!

The Red Dragon seemed somewhat hesitant as he spoke.

Obviously, his previous defeat also left him uneasy, with little confidence.

And as the Red Dragon's words rang out.

In the depths of the sea, a massive black divine dragon, tens of thousands of zhang in size, slowly emerged.