Wang Long couldn't help but sigh, "Although Dragon City is known for its millennia of heritage and as an ancient sacred place, we have indeed kept to ourselves for many years... and have fallen somewhat behind the times."
Zhang Mingyi and the others remained silent. While everyone knew this was true, few were willing to voice it. In their hearts, Dragon City was their home, their world.
"However, even so, possessing a cave-level treasure is not something just anyone can achieve. Perhaps only an existence like the Human Emperor could bestow such a precious item upon their subordinates," Zhang Mingyi said solemnly.
Wang Long nodded, "In any case, at this moment, Dragon City and the Serpent Demon Clan are united against a common enemy; if one falls, the other will suffer! Their initial attack on the Serpent Demon Clan is also aimed at weakening our power and cutting off our resources. We cannot stand by idly! Elder Mingyi, come with me to the battlefield to investigate!"
The three immediately responded and rushed forward with Wang Long.
At this moment, within the Serpent Demon Clan's army, Jiang Xue stood at the center, flanked by Man Qianyi and Du Yinping on either side. The seven Supreme Elders and Five Great Guardian Elders stood solemnly behind them. Behind them was an army of nearly ten thousand from the Serpent Demon Clan, while those snake demons who had participated in the siege of Dragon City but had not yet transformed into human form remained hidden.
Man Qianyi's expression was grave as he said, "These people are indeed well-prepared. Since the Dragon City Battle, our Serpent Demon Clan's defenses have been reinforced, with many mountain defense formations erected around us! Yet these individuals managed to breach our defenses without making a sound and arrived so quickly; they must have had this planned for some time..."
Jiang Xue felt a jolt in her heart but maintained a calm expression as she raised her head to gaze at the army that surrounded the entire Serpent Demon Clan stronghold, which almost formed a complete wall.
Among that army stood a figure at its center, looking out over the Serpent Clan's forces from outside the Valley, as if victory was already assured and he held the fate of the entire Serpent Demon Clan in his hands, wearing an exceptionally proud smile.
Du Yinping's expression changed as he coldly snorted, "So it's you! Yue Zhenshan from Southern State's Dragon Head Mount! Your sudden attack on our Serpent Demon Clan—are you acting under orders from Dragon City?"
"Oh? You actually recognize me? The Serpent Demon Clan has secluded itself for thousands of years; I thought you were all just old relics uninterested in worldly affairs. I didn't expect there would be a few more enlightened ones among you. You ask who sent me? Haha, is that really so important? In any case, your Serpent Clan is in imminent danger and facing extinction; who ends you makes no difference!" Yue Zhenshan laughed arrogantly.
Suddenly, Man Qianyi let out a roar that shook the surroundings and echoed through the clouds. He unleashed his Dragon Qi to pierce through heaven and earth, breaking through Yue Zhenshan's laughter like a giant sword slicing through air! The arrogant laughter was abruptly cut off!
Yue Zhenshan's voice immediately faltered, his face turning red as he clearly realized he had suffered a hidden setback.
"This is... Endless Cycle, an endless flow of Vital Energy that harmonizes with heaven and earth! At the very least, it matches the level of a Ninefold Dragon Vein master like me! But, but to be able to suppress my voice with absolute force, could it be... could it be a master of the Dragon Bone Realm?!" Yue Zhenshan felt a chill in his heart. He naturally knew that there were hidden masters of the Dragon Bone Realm within the Serpent Demon Clan, but he did not expect to encounter one so soon.
"With just you, a mere Southern State Dragon Head, how dare you speak so arrogantly in front of my Serpent Demon Clan Army! If you know what's good for you, come down and die willingly, and I might leave you with a whole corpse! Otherwise, you'll end up with your brains scattered and limbs crippled, losing face—don't blame me for being ruthless!" Man Qianyi, known for his hot temper and recklessness, interrupted the laughter of his opponent and shouted loudly.
"You!" Yue Zhenshan's face turned crimson, but he knew he was no match for him. He could only snort coldly and say, "Do you think that just because there’s a master of the Dragon Bone Realm here, I can't deal with you? Do you think we would act so rashly and besiege the entire Serpent Demon Clan without sufficient preparation?!"
"Oh? You little man, a lackey—who exactly are you relying on?! I want to see if your backer has enough weight!" Man Qianyi snorted coldly.
"You, you..." Yue Zhenshan, as a state Dragon Head, was considered a powerful figure in the entire Kyushu Islands. How could he endure such humiliation? His face turned pale with anger, but he couldn't find the words to respond.
"Do you want to see me?" Suddenly, a grim voice came from behind. Wang Long felt a stir in his heart; it sounded familiar as if he had heard it somewhere before.
A middle-aged man dressed in black stepped forward. His expression was incredibly dark and indifferent, as if he harbored some deep-seated hatred against someone.
"It's him!" Wang Long couldn't help but feel a jolt. The man who appeared was the mysterious figure who had colluded with Li Xinglie to assassinate the Dragon Head at the Back Mountain Dragon Tomb!
Seeing his father's enemy right before him filled Wang Long with rage. However, now that he held the identity of the Dragon Head, he knew he shouldn't act impulsively as before; he could only endure and watch how things unfolded.
But besides him, there was another who recognized this person.
On the night of the Dragon Head's fall, Jiang Xue was also present.
Thus, she immediately recognized him and coldly said, "So it's you. Indeed... Southern State Dragon Head Mount Zhenshan, I didn't expect you to have openly betrayed Dragon City and thrown yourself into the arms of the Human Emperor!"
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar within the entire Serpent Demon Clan. People had been suspecting that this Yue Zhenshan was acting under orders from the Dragon Head to launch an attack. However, Jiang Xue clearly stated that he had betrayed Dragon City. Who exactly was that man in black?!
Du Yinping said in a deep voice, "Why does the clan leader say such things?"
Jiang Xue did not turn around and coldly replied, "This man in black is the assassin who colluded with Li Xinglie to kill the Previous Dragon Head during the calamity in Longcheng! He even admitted that he is under the command of the Human Emperor's subordinate, Marquis Wu'an, Divine Might General, Lord Yang!"
The crowd erupted in an uproar, discussing among themselves.
"Oh? Someone actually recognizes my identity?! So, this little girl was present when the Dragon Head died that night? I didn't notice... but it doesn't matter; your Serpent Demon Clan is about to be destroyed. Even if you know my identity and purpose, what does it matter?!" The man in black laughed sinisterly, completely unconcerned.
"Nonsense!"
"Arrogant!"
"Go back to your master; our Serpent Demon Clan is not something you can destroy!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was stirred up and began to curse loudly.
"Feel free to curse; consider it your last words! Once Lord Yang finishes dealing with matters here, he will obey the current Human Emperor's orders and come to the Ancestor Continent to sweep away all rivals. Before that, as his vanguard general, I have the duty to clear away other obstacles! First eliminate the Serpent Clan, then destroy Longcheng; only then will our Human Emperor reign supreme over the Nine Provinces!" Suddenly, the man in black's expression changed, a cold light flashing in his eyes as a heavy killing intent surged forth.
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