Chapter 75

In Ao Guang's nervousness, you, with a sun-like gentle attitude, gradually eased the tension of this spirited youngster, and after a few casual remarks, the atmosphere opened up.

You asked whether Ao Guang had grown accustomed to living on First Yang Mountain; Ao Guang repeatedly said everything was fine, and under the Great Chieftain's guidance, under the subtle influence of egalitarian ideas and new trends, he had deeply realized how corrupt and backward the old dragon clan was...

Oppression and discrimination are truly the despicable customs of a doomed clan!

Equality and coexistence are truly the refined governance of a new dynasty!

Fast forward to the moment the exquisite dragon sheds tears...

Ao Guang exclaimed excitedly: Under the Great Chieftain's guidance, humanity will surely triumph, humanity will win myriad victories!

Myriad! Victory!

Ao Guang:???

"Ao Guang."

Just as you were satisfied and about to leave, the True Dragon King stopped you again, with a mysterious expression, asking you to meet an ancestor.

It's not that the True Dragon King is timid; mainly, the two characters 'Jin Bing' strike such terror among the dragon clan that they even surpass the Heavenly Emperor in exaggeration.

The True Dragon King fell silent for a moment, ultimately letting out a helpless sigh:

"Guang'er, you being able to enter First Yang Mountain counts as… counts as a new continuation of my primordial dragon clan… Go on, please let the Great Chieftain come in."

Ao Guang, filled with grief and indignation, then resolutely betrayed his own father, bringing the unwelcome guest back to his hometown...

You spoke calmly, without offering further explanation.

A person's worldview begins to take shape from the moment of birth, and Ao Guang clearly developed a backward worldview in a backward-thinking environment; this cannot be overturned by just two days of lessons on First Yang Mountain.

To prevent him from instantly cutting you down, you got straight to the point: I need your family's Great Luo Golden Immortals to help me contend with the Heavenly Court! But rest assured, the Heavenly Court's Quasi-Sages won't intervene; at most it'll be a melee among Great Luo beings.

That's definitely not good!

After some idle chatter, you bluntly expressed your thoughts: the Heavenly Emperor has been deceived by treacherous villains, openly deducting the achievements of lower officials, which truly violates the justice of the Heavenly Court!

East Sea, Crystal Palace.

Under Ao Guang's recommendation, you finally arrived at the East Sea Crystal Palace, which you had never entered before; upon entering, the myriad splendid sights immediately made your brows furrow...

You solemnly corrected his mistake: it's not that humanity will surely triumph, but that all myriad races of the primordial era must triumph, with humanity merely being an ordinary member among them.

But keen as you are, you could see at a glance that this True Dragon Prince, raised in a primordial feudal clique, had fundamentally not accepted the core notion of 'equality among all races'.

The True Dragon King felt a dryness in his throat; setting aside whether to make the deal, your eldest son's act of selling his own father truly left him at a loss:

In your previous life, you once led the three races together against the Demon Race, so naturally you know this ancestor.

The True Dragon King looked shocked at the ashamed eldest son, his voice trembling as he said:

"That Jin Bing… wants to see me?"

You: …

First Yang Mountain has resolved to use force to purge the treacherous ministers at the Heavenly Emperor's side, to restore fairness and justice to the world, yet ultimately its foundation is shallow, making it likely difficult to eradicate treachery and revive the Heavenly Emperor's sagacious bearing...

You smiled and asked about the Crystal Palace's recent situation: after the True Dragon Kings suffered a blow from the 'anti-seal,' how are they faring now?

Ao Guang's change in expression did not escape your observation, but you merely gave a faint smile and then moved on to the main topic: could you recommend the True Dragon King to me? The Crystal Palace has closed its doors; outsiders cannot enter.

If you truly wish to reform Ao Guang, it requires persistent verbal and exemplary teaching, along with ample practical experience; in short, the road ahead is long, and now you seek him for a more important matter...

Damn it, I sent you to help the dragon race side with humanity, yet you actually went over to humanity!

The True Dragon King is attempting to sever ties with you...

But this time you didn't come to criticize the Crystal Palace's décor, so you haven't gone too deep...

Ao Guang silently withdrew.

True Dragon King: …

"Good good good…"

The True Dragon King is rebooting...

What the heck? My household is about to be ruined by your rebellion, and now you want to exterminate us completely, right?!

The criticized Ao Guang repeatedly nodded and bowed, admitting his mistake.

True Dragon King:?

Ao Guang now is merely forced to grovel and humble himself under your sun-like iron fist, swapping his mistaken belief in 'dragon supremacy' for one in 'human supremacy'; essentially unchanged, it's still wrong.

Since you've said all that, it proves that defying Heaven can indeed be attempted; the True Dragon King is also decisive, directly asking about the benefits—if there are none, he won't bother...

"Son, what is this… have you truly gone over to humanity?"

But evidently the True Dragon King understood, after thinking it over, he gritted his teeth and nodded.

Faced with his father's questioning, Ao Guang's eye twitched, and he weakly said:

"Dad, I've actually long been on humanity's side; I've already registered as a resident of First Yang Mountain…"

You: cannot.

……

True Dragon King: …

…

Ancestor?

Ao Guang complained endlessly: his family once dominated billions of aquatic creatures, waving a hand to summon countless loyal dragon lackeys running to and fro, with precious beauties, riches and honor—everything one could desire, his might shaking the Four Seas for countless ages.

The True Dragon King is crashing...

The True Dragon King's eyes flickered; after a moment, he solemnly asked: What benefits are there?

The True Dragon King greeted with a smile, but seeing your displeasure, his heart skipped a beat; he hurriedly asked whether there was anything in this palace that displeased the Great Chieftain, and if the Great Chieftain had any objections, the decor could be changed to another style.

"…"

You gave a faint smile, knowing this endeavor would succeed; moreover, with the foundation of the Four Seas True Dragons, there would be no fewer than ten Great Luo Golden Immortals, and adding the phoenix and qilin, the three ancient factions might together muster over fifty...

After the primordial war, the dragon clan's surviving 'ancestor' is none other than a single one...

Your expression brightened.

Thanks to your blessing, taking a chicken feather as a command arrow, a string of slick little moves— in the end even the dragon clan perished……

Done!

Too straightforward— can you refuse?

Even though antiquity has passed and the overlord's dragon might is gone, one can still speak with absolute authority on this tiny plot of land in the Four Seas; even the Heavenly Emperor must give some face.

Dad, he's right outside the door, saying he wants to discuss a deal with you……

After all, heaven is high and the emperor far away; the Heavenly Emperor's prestige, no matter how great, has never truly shattered the dragon clan, yet this Gold Bing fellow actually tore open the dragon clan's foundations with real swords and spears……

He stared at you with a shocked expression, trying to find a joking look on your face, but your face showed only openness and extraordinary resolve.

However, he didn't know that you weren't dissatisfied with the palace style; you simply objected to these lavish decorations, and your chief's cottage on Mount Shouyang was very simple.

The True Dragon King regretted his earlier actions:

What good could Gold Bing possibly want from me?! This time he's probably here to carve up the dragon clan's flesh again……

Ao Guang answered weakly, his eyes darting about, mainly because his 'inviting the wolf into the house' was really too filial……

Its name is: Azure Dragon!

……

(End of chapter)