After the two left, Nezha crawled out from under the table, his heart pounding like a drum. He had to inform Aunt Taiyi immediately, but more importantly, he needed to find a way to warn Ao Bing.
Nezha quickly contacted Aunt Taiyi, briefly explaining the situation before returning to his dormitory, preparing to use the Time-Space Bracelet to try and reach Ao Bing. However, when he arrived at the dorm, he found the door slightly ajar and heard some noise inside. Nezha cautiously pushed the door open and saw a familiar figure standing by the window—Shen Gongbao.
"Nezha, my friend," Shen Gongbao turned around, still wearing that signature smile on his face. "I imagine you have many questions for me."
Nezha immediately took a defensive stance, energy surging within him. "Who are you really? Why are you colluding with the Li Yang Sect? What do you want with Ao Bing?"
Shen Gongbao raised his hands in a gesture of peace. "Don't be alarmed, Nezha. Things are not as simple as you think. Yes, I do have connections with the Li Yang Sect, but I am not one of them."
"Then why did you just invite those two to collect the Li Yang Jing?"
Shen Gongbao sighed and explained slowly, "I am playing the role of a double agent. The Li Yang Sect approached me for assistance with an ancient ritual. I pretended to agree in order to learn their plans and undermine them from within."
Nezha remained wary. "Why should I trust you?"
"Because if I truly wanted to harm you, I could have done so already," Shen Gongbao said frankly. "Moreover, I have an ancient pact with the Dragon King. Although we have had disputes in the past, when it matters most, I will still stand by the Dragon Tribe."
This explanation sounded reasonable, but Nezha was still hesitant to let his guard down. "So what does the Li Yang Sect want? Why do they need the Sea Stabilizing Needle, Dragon Tribe bloodline, and Demon Sphere Power?"
"They want to perform an ancient ritual called the 'Reverse Dragon Technique,'" Shen Gongbao explained. "This ritual can strip all power from the Dragon Tribe and convert it into energy for the Li Yang Sect. If successful, the Dragon Tribe will lose control over the oceans forever, and the Li Yang Sect will become the new rulers of the sea."
Nezha's heart sank. "You mean they already have Dragon Tribe bloodline... Ao Bing! Have they captured Ao Bing?"
Shen Gongbao shook his head. "No, they captured Ao Bing's brother, Ao Lie. On the surface, Ao Lie is vying for power in the Dragon Palace, but in reality, he is a puppet of the Li Yang Sect. He willingly offered his own bloodline in hopes of becoming the new Dragon King after weakening the Dragon Tribe."
The truth left Nezha in shock. Ao Lie had not only betrayed the Dragon Tribe but also colluded with their enemies to ensnare his own brother and the entire tribe.
"I must warn Ao Bing," Nezha said urgently. "He might be facing danger from both sides."
"I'm afraid it may already be too late," Shen Gongbao replied solemnly. "According to my sources, Ao Bing has been placed under house arrest by the Dragon Elder Council under the pretext of 'protecting the prince.' In reality, Ao Lie's supporters have taken control of most of the power in the Dragon Palace."
Nezha felt a wave of dizziness; things were worse than he had imagined. Ao Bing was in peril, and the Dragon Tribe faced annihilation while he himself was caught up in a massive conspiracy.
"We must stop this ritual," Nezha declared firmly. "It's on the night of the full moon three days from now at East Coast, right?"
Shen Gongbao nodded. "Yes, but you cannot act recklessly. The members of Li Yang Sect are all highly skilled fighters, especially their leader Lady Shiji, who has powers that can counter fire—exactly what your Demon Sphere Power relies on."
"So what?" Nezha's eyes sparkled with determination. "I can't just stand by and watch as Ao Bing and the Dragon Tribe fall into danger. Even if it means walking through fire and water, I will go save him!"
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