"Yang Fuhai! Don't get too carried away!" Princess Lingli sneered. "The Four Dragon Lords have only been temporarily deceived by your schemes; they will eventually awaken! At that time, you will still be my enemy in the Four Seas, along with the Dragon City of the Kyushu Islands and the Serpent Demon Clan!"
"Enemy? Hahaha, how ridiculous! I, Yang Fuhai, have fought countless battles and destroyed numerous nations. I don't even know how many so-called heroes I've slain! Don't think that just because you are a few inexperienced youngsters, you can stand against me. What if the entire world were my enemy?!"
The South Sea Dragon King spoke solemnly, "Elder brother... since you have already made this decision, how can you go back on it now?! Remember, there are millions of eyes watching us from behind!"
The East Sea Dragon King sighed deeply and said to Wang Long, "Dragon Head, you shouldn't blame us! There is no room for negotiation in this matter; this is how the world works. Every person and every faction is fighting for survival! You have your citizens to protect, and I have my kin to safeguard! For their sake, I am left with no choice!"
Wang Long sneered, "A good leader naturally has to endure hardships and make sacrifices, even putting themselves at risk! But if one uses their own will to represent all their kin, what kind of leader are they?! You say you are protecting your kin, but do you even know what they truly think? You claim it's for the salvation of the entire Four Seas Aquatic Clan, but... do those who are barely surviving still have the courage to stand and live?"
"My father once told me that being a leader is both difficult and simple; it really boils down to one will! That is the will of all the people! A leader should only act in accordance with the people's wishes!"
"You can ask those Jiao Clan Warriors who fight alongside you what their true thoughts are!"
The East Sea Dragon King fell silent. The Four Sea Dragon Kings exchanged glances and saw hesitation and uncertainty in each other's eyes.
Seeing the situation turning unfavorable, Yang Fuhai reminded them again, "Dragon Kings, don't let this young brat deceive you with just a few simple words! Yes, those people are your citizens and kin; you should act according to their will! But don't forget... what they need first is to survive!"
Princess Lingli coldly retorted, "Living without dignity is worse than death!"
"Well said, well said..."
Suddenly, a deep voice echoed through the Sea and Sky.
In an instant, Wang Long's entire body trembled violently; for a moment, he thought he heard that mysterious person's voice—the one he encountered deep within Dragon Mound where he met the Human Emperor and saw the Thirteen Volumes of Heavenly Scriptures.
However, in the next moment, he realized there was still some distinction between the two.
Though this voice was indeed majestic and vast, it carried a sense of ethereal freedom that felt different from the absolute authority and control he had sensed that day.
Yet he immediately noticed that these two voices were undeniably connected in some inexplicable way!
This is also the only unknown thing about Wang Long so far.
Everyone was startled by this exclamation, including Yang Fuhai in the sky, whose expression changed dramatically. The Four Sea Dragon Kings turned pale, showing a hint of reverence!
The Four Sea Dragon Kings are among the few supreme beings in the world, revered as deities by countless living beings! However, after this voice was heard, they suddenly appeared as juniors facing seniors, immediately adopting an expression of both respect and fear.
"Who goes there?!"
Yang Fuhai was the first to shout out, his voice tinged with uncertainty, as if he sensed that the newcomer was not friendly and could pose a significant threat to his plans!
The Sea and Sky suddenly fell silent; even the clouds in the sky began to dissipate. The vast ocean surface became calm, reflecting a clarity akin to a mirror, shining like silver!
Within the Sea and Sky, everything became clear, as if the clouds had parted and the winds had calmed. The previously raging battlefield atmosphere was suddenly swept away, giving rise to a celestial aura descending upon the world.
At this moment, Wang Long saw an elderly figure slowly walking across the ocean surface.
An old man with white hair and beard that flowed down to his feet held a green jade staff, gently tapping it on the water's surface as if walking on ice, moving with utmost stability and ease.
"This is..."
Princess Lingli behind him gasped in disbelief.
The Four Sea Dragon Kings also changed color simultaneously and respectfully knelt towards the newcomer, collectively bowing and saying, "Sea Master!"
Wang Long observed the arrival who seemed to glide over the waves like a deity. Even for him, walking on water wasn't difficult; it required manipulating Heaven and Earth Vital Energy to lift himself. However, this old man showed no signs of using Heaven and Earth Vital Energy at all; he walked with such ease.
Seeing the Four Sea Dragon Kings bowing to him, the old man lightly coughed and said softly, "There's no need for such formalities!"
Wang Long immediately retreated to Bronze City and curiously asked Princess Lingli, "Who is this person?! Why has no one ever mentioned him? Why do even the Four Sea Dragon Kings have to pay their respects to him?!"
Princess Lingli shook her head and replied, "I don't know... This person, this divine figure seems to exist only in legends! It is said that he is also an ancestor of my Jiao Dragon Clan, worshipped by our clan for generations! However, I thought he was merely a symbolic figure; I never expected him to actually exist! It seems only my father and those like him know his true identity... No, perhaps even they do not know!"
"You four..." The old man with a long beard sighed deeply, seemingly at a loss. "What does Yang Fuhai have to threaten you with? Can you tell me?"
The East Sea Dragon King hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice, "He knows the secret of Return to Ruins, and the Human Emperor probably also has that key. With just a wave of his hand, he could bring disaster to all beings in the Four Seas!"
The Sea Master, the old man with the long beard, sighed heavily. "I see! My suspicions were correct... So, he knows the secrets of the Source of All Waters and the location of Return to Ruins. He can overturn all the waters of the Four Seas, leading to the extinction of all aquatic beings, right?!"
"That's right!" The East Sea Dragon King finally admitted after a moment of silence.
Wang Long's heart stirred; this matter was actually related to Return to Ruins. It seemed that the Human Emperor had learned something in Return to Ruins and passed the information to Yang Fuhai, giving him leverage to threaten the Four Sea Dragon Kings.
"Let's take action!"
The Sea Master said softly, followed by a series of coughs, as if he felt some reluctance.
"What?!" The East Sea Dragon King looked confused and asked.
"Take action! Deal with your enemies! I will hold them off for a while! Before you come up with a solution, I will protect the Land of Return to Ruins!"
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