Chapter 75

Panlong and Yunlong appear before Chen Ku.

The two dragons manifest in human form, both exuding a mighty, awe-inspiring presence and extraordinary bearing.

"Heh, we are Panlong and Yunlong of the dragon clan!"

"We have met before, fellow Daoist!"

Panlong spoke, appearing quite courteous.

He had not forgotten the Black Dragon's earlier instructions; if not necessary, he also did not wish to directly become enemies with Chen Ku.

On the other hand, as the saying goes, one does not strike a smiling face.

Facing Panlong and Yunlong, who greeted him with clasped hands and smiles, Chen Ku also gave a faint smile.

"I, Chen Ku, have met the two fellow Daoists of the dragon clan!"

In the course of speaking, Chen Ku inadvertently glanced and immediately discerned that these two before him were mixed-blood aberrant dragons of the dragon clan.

In other words, they are members of a rebellious faction.

Chen Ku's eyes flashed with a sharp light, but he showed nothing on his face and continued to ask:

"Esteemed Daoists, what brings you here?"

He had no intention of exchanging pleasantries with Panlong and Yunlong, directly inquiring about their purpose.

Upon hearing this, Panlong's expression stalled.

He then glanced at the immortal island shrouded in immortal light, his eyes full of covetousness.

He cleared his throat and immediately responded.

"I observe that you previously intended to ascend the immortal island."

"However, this overseas immortal island, having emerged in the Boundless Four Seas, is an opportunity belonging to our dragon clan."

"I hope that Fellow Daoist Chen Ku will retreat now, for the object should return to its rightful owner."

Panlong spoke with righteous confidence, feeling no guilt.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ku's heart sank, silently thinking, "As expected."

He had already suspected this earlier.

But I never expected Panlong's cheek to be so thick.

Such shamelessness could practically rival my own.

Thinking this, Chen Ku smiled, his smile tinged with amusement and mockery.

"Heh, that statement is truly laughable!"

"This immortal island was discovered by me, and even the spatial formation guarding it was broken open by my own efforts."

"If so, then this immortal island is fated with me."

"On what basis do you claim it is an opportunity for the dragon clan?"

"Do you two think I am weak and easy to bully?"

Chen Ku's tone was calm, yet each word was like a pearl, yielding no ground.

As his words fell, Panlong and Yunlong's expressions stalled.

"Indeed!"

They had only considered the importance of the immortal island to the dragon clan.

But they overlooked that such a top-tier opportunity would not appear unless someone deliberately sought it and broke the formation.

At present, their dragon clan side is somewhat in the wrong.

"This..."

Yunlong wanted to speak, but found himself somewhat at a loss for words.

Just then, Chen Ku opposite them gave them no chance to speak, continuing in a deep voice:

"Moreover, there are countless overseas immortal islands, many of which are occupied by powerful beings."

"And the most well-known among them is likely the Penglai Immortal Island where Dong Wanggong resides."

"Why don't the two of you go to Penglai and seize it back for the dragon clan?"

Upon hearing this, Panlong and Yunlong's faces became even more embarrassed, their eyes darting.

"Seize back Penglai Island?!"

"What a joke!"

Upon hearing this, although in the eyes of beings like Jieyin and Zhunti, the celestial court is nothing and not very intimidating.

But for the currently declining and weakened dragon clan, the strength of the celestial court is undoubted.

If they dare to provoke the celestial court, they will ultimately only bring suffering upon themselves.

"Embarrassing!"

"Ashamed!"

The two's expressions changed, and they remained silent.

Seeing this, Chen Ku also secretly sneered.

"With just this, they dare to rebel within the dragon clan? They are merely those who bully the weak and fear the strong."

Of course, Chen Ku himself is certainly not someone weak and easy to bully.

Moreover, this time I came alone to the Boundless Four Seas; even if I wanted to file a complaint, I could not reach my own master and uncle.

Therefore, Chen Ku simply dropped the pretense.

Even when facing the two great quasi-sage experts, Panlong and Yunlong, he displayed extreme dominance.

After a moment of silence, Panlong's expression shifted, and he changed the tone of his speech, saying:

Chen Ku fellow Daoist, earlier our clan's Red Dragon said that an external powerhouse interfered in our dragon clan's affairs, blocked the Red Dragon, and rescued and took away Aoguang and the other three rebellious dragons.

Even the twelve Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls bestowed upon us by our clan's Black Dragon Lord have been taken away.

I suppose that must be your doing, fellow Daoist.

Today, fellow Daoist, if you withdraw now, our dragon clan can let bygones be bygones.

How does that sound?!

Coiled Dragon, too, reacted quickly; seeing that reason wouldn't work on Chen Ku, he began to discuss terms.

In his view, his side held an indisputable advantage.

The two Quasi-Sages joined forces, backed by myriad dragon clan powerhouses.

By contrast, Chen Ku was alone.

Being able to advise him so kindly already gives Chen Ku ample face.

Could he possibly dare to refuse a toast and invite punishment?!

Who would have thought that upon hearing Coiled Dragon's words, Chen Ku's smile grew even stranger.

"Heh, not pursuing the matter? You're truly magnanimous."

Chen Ku gave a mocking smile, causing Coiled Dragon's face to darken again.

His tone clearly held no goodwill.

Indeed!

All that was heard was Chen Ku continuing to say:

"However, I, the humble Daoist, merely happened to travel here."

"On the contrary, it was the Red Dragon who rushed forward on his own."

"As for the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearl... wasn't it willingly given to me by the Red Dragon?"

"If you don't believe me, you can go ask him whether, after giving the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearl to me, he left without a word."

Chen Ku's words rang with conviction, even more upright and confident than Coiled Dragon's earlier stance!

These words also left the two dragons staring, dumbfounded.

This damn... can this matter really be explained like that?

That Red Dragon clearly saw Chen Ku's strength, realized he was no match, and thus retreated unwillingly.

How did it become, in your mouth, a willing gift of a spiritual treasure?

Do you think the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearl is a cheap cabbage, to be handed out so casually?

If anyone's shameless, it's you, Chen Ku.

Troublesome!

Really troublesome!

Coiled Dragon and the other exchanged a glance, both feeling immensely vexed.

"In that case, fellow Daoist, you insist on not withdrawing."

"Do you intend to become our enemy?"

Further talk is pointless!

Coiled Dragon's tone grew grim, his words not lacking a hint of threat.

However, this time Chen Ku paid no heed to his words.

Instead, his face immediately bitter, he began to sigh as if muttering to himself.

"Ah... suffering... suffering..."

"I, the humble Daoist, merely travel the world; I've provoked no one."

"Clearly, all sorts of matters keep bumping into me; I can only cope helplessly."

"And now, instead, you want to blame it on me?!"

"Where is heavenly justice?..."

Chen Ku spoke while shaking his head repeatedly.

To the unknowing, it truly seemed as if he had suffered a great injustice.

As he repeatedly lamented, in the unseen, the Grand Primordial True Classic manifested its power, affecting the minds of Coiled Dragon and Cloud Dragon involuntarily.

Their originally stern and overbearing expressions eased, replaced by a hint of sympathy and pity.

Um... could it really be that we've done wrong?!

Come to think of it, we do seem to have been a bit too hard on Chen Ku.

Unconsciously, they came to that thought and began to understand Chen Ku.

However, the next moment, Cloud Dragon shook his head violently and snapped awake.

"No!"

"Damn it, this kid is too weird!"

"A mere sigh can actually affect our state of mind."

Cloud Dragon let out a low shout, causing Coiled Dragon to startle awake as well.

Their pupils contracted as they stared at Chen Ku in disbelief.

"Never mind, don't listen to this kid's nonsense!"

"Attack, seize him directly."

Coiled Dragon spoke, his words bursting with a chilling coldness.

Before his words even fell, the two dragons nodded in unison and immediately launched their attack.