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Leaving the palace, Ao Bing headed straight for the Library of Scrolls, which housed the ancient texts and secret techniques of the Dragon Tribe. To counter the countermeasures of the Li Yang Sect, he needed to find a corresponding method of breaking their formations.
The Library was usually heavily guarded, but as the Crown Prince, Ao Bing had free access. He quickly made his way to the restricted section, searching through ancient books regarding the Li Yang Sect. As time ticked away, Ao Bing's expression grew increasingly grave. According to the records, the "Reverse Dragon Technique" of the Li Yang Sect was indeed a nemesis of the Dragon Tribe; once amplified by the Sea Stabilizing Needle, ordinary members of the Dragon Tribe would find it nearly impossible to resist.
Just as Ao Bing fell into deep thought, a familiar figure quietly emerged from behind a bookshelf—Ao Lie, his elder brother who had been away for years.
"Brother, it seems you are already aware of the Li Yang Sect's plans," Ao Lie said in a low and calm voice. "The battle at Flame Island in three days will determine the fate of the Dragon Tribe."
Ao Bing regarded Ao Lie warily. "Brother, you have always been indifferent to the internal affairs of the Dragon Tribe. Why are you suddenly concerned about this matter?"
Ao Lie smiled, but there was something unsettling about that smile that made Ao Bing uneasy. "Because this is not merely an internal affair; it concerns the survival of the Dragon Tribe. As the eldest son of the Dragon King, I have a responsibility to be involved."
Noticing something unusual in Ao Lie's words, Ao Bing's mind raced. "Father once exiled you, yet you return at this critical moment. Many elders now support you because of this. I cannot help but question your true intentions for appearing now."
Ao Lie approached slowly, lowering his voice even further. "Clever brother, my purpose is simple—to prevent Lady Shiji from being resurrected and to save the Dragon Tribe. However, my methods may differ from what you imagine."
The two brothers locked eyes, and an odd tension filled the air. Ao Bing sensed a change in Ao Lie—a vague aura that felt both familiar and foreign.
"What method?" Ao Bing finally asked.
Ao Lie produced an ancient scroll from his robe; its text was already faded and unclear. "According to the Dragon Clan Classics, there exists an ancient Secret Technique known as 'Dragon Soul Return to Origin,' which allows a practitioner of the Dragon Tribe to sacrifice all their cultivation to briefly awaken the slumbering power of ancient dragons. This power would be sufficient to confront the Li Yang Sect, but the cost is that the practitioner will forever lose their dragon power and become an ordinary person unable to cultivate."
Ao Bing took the scroll and examined it closely. This was indeed an ancient Secret Technique of the Dragon Tribe that had been lost for thousands of years; he never expected Ao Lie would find it.
"Are you planning to use this method?" Ao Bing asked incredulously.
Ao Lie shook his head. "No, my dragon power is impure and cannot activate this Secret Technique. Only you can—being of pure Dragon Tribe blood and the legitimate son of the Dragon King."
Ao Bing understood what Ao Lie meant. If he used this Secret Technique, it would mean giving up his position as Crown Prince, abandoning his path of cultivation, and possibly never being able to stand alongside Nezha as a fellow practitioner again. The cost was too heavy.
"Why tell me this?" Ao Bing asked suspiciously. "Haven't you always coveted the position of Crown Prince?"
Ao Lie's expression grew complex. "Because the survival of the Dragon Tribe is above all else. I do desire the position of Crown Prince, but not at the cost of our tribe's destruction." He paused, his tone becoming sincere. "Ao Bing, I know we have many differences, but this time, I hope you can trust me."
After a long silence, Ao Bing finally nodded. "Thank you for telling me about this Secret Technique. I will consider it."
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