"Alright, I will temporarily agree to this as the leader of the Dragon Clan!" Wang Long thought for a moment and made his decision.
"Very well... then let the four of us swear an oath here!" Changxi smiled and stood with his hands behind his back.
"I represent the Dragon City..."
"Serpent Clan!"
"Jiao Dragon Clan!"
"I personally... and Heavenly Python, if I can be revived..."
"We hereby announce our alliance, to jointly resist external enemies, with the Human Emperor as our greatest threat. We will work together with one heart! If anyone harbors ill intentions before the Human Emperor is eliminated, they will face divine retribution!"
"Good! We should choose an auspicious day to announce this to the world, so that everyone knows about it..." Changxi chuckled and spoke.
"Don't you think that if the Jiao Dragon Clan could act in secret, it would be more advantageous for the war?" Wang Long glanced at him and then at Long Princess Lingli.
"If it were a normal war where both sides are evenly matched, that might be true. However, at this moment, neither side can stand alone against the Human Emperor. It would be better to let the world know and let the Human Emperor be aware of our alliance; that would put pressure on him..."
Long Princess Lingli spoke first: "Moreover... if we can announce this to the world, it would be a huge blow to the Conservatives within my dragon clan. After all, from an outsider's perspective, a dragon is just a dragon! If we announce our alliance with Dragon City and Serpent Clan, it would mean we are openly opposing the Human Emperor. They wouldn't be able to back down!"
Wang Long and Jiang Xue exchanged glances and said, "But by doing so, aren't you taking a risky step?! You must know that if you act recklessly, those Conservative forces will not let you off easily."
"If not, the entire dragon clan faces annihilation; my personal safety is nothing... Besides, wanting my life isn't that easy," Ling Li said lightly with a faint smile.
Jiang Xue pondered for a moment and said, "Three days from now, my Serpent Demon Clan will attack Southern State City. By then, the elders of Dragon City will also arrive in other major states to control all Dragon Heads. If nothing unexpected happens, Kyushu Islands will fall back into our Dragon-Snake Alliance's hands!"
"Excellent!" Changxi exclaimed: "If that truly happens, we can announce this news then. I need not say more; just the addition of the Jiao Dragon Clan would be enough to shake the world and surely alarm the Human Emperor!"
Wang Long sighed bitterly: "At the same time, this will also accelerate his ambition to destroy Kyushu Islands!"
Long Princess Lingli shook her head: "That is only a matter of time; however, he cannot spare any resources right now... The Southern Abyss Island is not an ordinary place; it is where the Source of Ten Thousand Fires and Return to Ruins are located! With three major forces—the Great Bright Path, Li Fire Path, and Lord of Guixu—currently united as one against him, even if they are not as strong as the Human Emperor's Army, they should still be able to hold out for quite some time."
“Although the news of this alliance will shock the Human Emperor, he cannot spare the time to react immediately…”
“So… if possible, I even hope to integrate the forces of Southern Abyss Island and form an alliance with them to jointly resist the Human Emperor's Army! Initiative Strike!” Long Princess Lingli said sternly, her expression filled with anger.
“Initiative Strike?” Wang Long felt a stir in his heart. Although he shared this sentiment, first, the Kyushu Islands had not yet been fully pacified, and they lacked the strength to do so. Second, even if they were truly fully pacified, gathering all forces to cross the sea to Southern Abyss Island would require careful planning; it was not something that could be accomplished overnight.
The Dragon Maiden sighed, “I think the same way. It would naturally be fraught with difficulties! Even within my dragon clan, there are constant obstacles! When will those old fossils understand that it will be too late once the enemy reaches their doorstep!”
“However…” she smiled at Wang Long and said, “If this alliance truly has such an effect afterward, they might have to seriously consider this matter.”
“Alright! I shall take my leave for now. We will meet again in three days at Southern State City! Elder Changxi, farewell!”
Long Princess Lingli finished speaking and left, her figure disappearing from sight.
“And you? Are you going to stop me?” Changxi glanced at Wang Long and Jiang Xue with a light laugh.
Jiang Xue coldly replied, “You may stay here, but you must not have any destructive intentions!”
“...Rest assured, this place is somewhat familiar to me. Besides, there’s nothing worth destroying here, right?”
As Wang Long and Jiang Xue walked out, Jiang Xue asked, “Do you really believe what those two said? Will they sincerely ally with us?”
“Changxi is unfathomable; I cannot see through him… However, the dragon clan should be sincere; they are indeed also threatened by the Human Emperor's Army.”
Three days later, atop Southern State City, Man Qianyi coldly observed the battle below without saying a word. The Serpent Legion, whether in human form or still in their serpent bodies, surged forward like a tide. The remaining guards of Southern State were unable to withstand the onslaught at the gates that had already been breached by their own forces and quickly collapsed under the fierce charge of the Serpent Legion.
The overwhelming serpent demons rushed in like madmen, scattering the remaining guards. The soldiers of Southern State, already Dragon Without a Leader, lost their will to fight and soon surrendered en masse.
Wang Long and Jiang Xue were in Sangyou Mountain Valley when they suddenly heard a messenger report that Southern State City had fallen under the control of the Dragon-Snake Alliance. At the same time, news from Zhang Mingyi arrived, informing them that all Dragon Heads across various regions had been captured.
The two exchanged light laughs without much surprise; Southern State City originally lacked a central figure in control. Moreover, with the entire Serpent Demon Army deployed, it would have been unbelievable if they had failed to take it down.
"Let's go! It's time for us to fulfill our promise and announce the Dragon-Snake Alliance to the world!" Wang Long smiled slightly, taking Jiang Xue's hand as they walked outside.
Jiang Xue blushed, gently pulling her hand away from Wang Long, and said with a hint of annoyance, "Not in front of others."
Wang Long chuckled, "I am the leader of Dragon City, and you are the clan leader of the Serpent Clan. Since we are announcing our alliance, holding hands is nothing, right?"
"Pfft, smooth talker!" Jiang Xue scoffed and stepped out first.
"You two are truly affectionate; it's quite enviable!" Suddenly, a voice giggled from afar. It was Long Princess Lingli, dressed in a long green gown with flowing black hair.
Jiang Xue's face turned even redder, but she feigned indifference and coldly replied, "You're here too?"
"Sorry to interrupt your sweet moment! But didn't we agree? Today at noon, we will announce our alliance above Southern State City?" Ling Li said without a trace of embarrassment, still smiling brightly.
Wang Long glanced at her and nodded. "Let's go!"
These three young individuals represented significant forces: Dragon City, the Serpent Clan, and the Jiao Dragon Clan. Their gathering above Southern State City was bound to stir up chaos and shock the Nine Provinces and Four Seas.
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