"Who are you?!" Man Qianyi's expression changed, and he immediately became vigilant.
"Elder Man, there's no need to be nervous. This person... is named Changxi. He was sealed in the ancestral resting place on the back mountain, but later, Dragon Head and I accidentally released him. However, you can rest assured, he has already agreed to protect the Dragon-Snake Alliance, and I have appointed him as the Supreme Elder."
Man Qianyi remained unconvinced and said in a deep voice, "A person like this, sealed in our Serpent Clan Forbidden Area for a thousand years, can he really be so easily persuaded to submit? Leader, this matter... may require careful consideration!"
"No need for further discussion! If I say he can be trusted, then he can be!"
Suddenly, a voice erupted like an explosion, startling everyone as they felt an overwhelming aura of ferocity rolling in like a tide, almost like a knife cutting through their skin!
"Wow... how impressive! Who is that?"
Everyone stared wide-eyed, their bodies trembling slightly!
"This is the might of the Heavenly Python... Rest assured, he has already pledged allegiance to the Heavenly Python and will not go back on his word," Jiang Xue explained with a smile.
Changxi snorted coldly and said, "If I promise to assist you, I will definitely do so. There is no need for doubt!"
Jiang Xue nodded and said, "Elders, rest assured. Although this person is cunning and treacherous, once he makes a promise, he will not go back on it—especially when it comes to someone like the Heavenly Python. Furthermore..."
"Our Dragon-Snake Alliance has just been established, but the situation is urgent. Marquis Wu'an, Divine Might General Yang Fuhai is already preparing to cross the East Sea and invade the people of our Kyushu Islands. Princess Lingli of the Jiao Dragon Clan has already agreed to send troops to intercept them over the East Sea, and both Dragon Head and I have promised to assist her."
"So during these days we will head to the battlefield above Kyushu Islands... I entrust this matter to all of you!"
Man Qianyi's expression changed as he hurriedly said, "This won't do?! How can the leader personally face danger! If we truly want to assist the Jiao Dragon Clan and show our Serpent Clan's sincerity, I can take on that responsibility!"
Jiang Xue shook her head and said, "Since we are allies, we must give our all; how can we retreat out of fear? Moreover, Elder Man, your protection is also needed here. The Kyushu Islands are not safe; there are hidden dangers. I hope Elder Man can work together with many elders from Dragon City to safeguard this land."
Wang Long said, "I have also notified Dragon City and temporarily entrusted matters to Elder Wang Yuanxian. While Jiang Xue and I are away, I hope both elders will cooperate sincerely to resist external threats!"
Man Qianyi had no choice but to lower his head in agreement: "Yes! Please rest assured, both leaders; during this time, I will ensure the safety of the Kyushu Islands!"
Jiang Xue smiled lightly and said, "Then I can rest easy. The battle in the East Sea will take place in four days; Dragon Head and I will set off immediately. I entrust all affairs here to you!"
"Please rest assured, Chief and Dragon Lord! We will surely defend the people on the Kyushu Islands with our lives!"
Wang Long then said to Changxi, "I also ask for your assistance."
Changxi snorted lightly but nodded slightly.
Wang Long smiled and took Jiang Xue's hand, saying, "Let's go! Our Dragon City and the Serpent Clan cannot fall behind the Jiao Dragon Clan..."
With the Dragon Soul fully awakened, even recovering ancient memories, Divine Ability was greatly enhanced, and there was mutual communication with the Heavenly Python Soul. Both felt a deep connection.
As soon as Wang Long and Jiang Xue emerged from Sangyou Mountain, they summoned the Spirits that resided within them, transforming into dragon and serpent forms, soaring into the sky and racing through the heavens.
Although both Wang Long and Jiang Xue had broken through to the Dragon Bone Realm, Wang Long had reached the second level of Transformative State while Jiang Xue had just recently broken through. They could not truly transform into dragon form to roam the Nine Heavens.
However, with their Spirits fully integrated with the Dragon Soul and Heavenly Python Soul, they shared a deep understanding. They could use the power of their Spirits to slightly change form, riding upon them to cross the Cloud Sea.
The Dragon Duel and Heavenly Python were both in Spirit form and did not manifest physically. But with Wang Long and Jiang Xue's strength, they could partially materialize, allowing them to ride.
If someone looked up at the clouds above, they would see two faintly visible figures of a dragon and a serpent, one male in a blue robe and one female in white like snow, standing against the wind, proudly howling at the Nine Heavens. It was an indescribable sight of grace and tranquility.
In this vast world of Nine Provinces and Four Seas, the Ancestor Continent lay at the easternmost edge; beyond it was an endless ocean. Yingzhou was located north of the Ancestor Continent, separated from the other seven continents by water. For the Human Emperor's Army to invade, they first needed to station troops on Yingzhou before crossing the vast East Sea to reach the Kyushu Islands.
The location mentioned by Long Princess Lingli for ambushing Yang Fuhai's Army was in the East Sea.
Wang Long and Jiang Xue rode their dragon and serpent through the clouds. Although they moved with incredible speed, it took them three days and nights to finally reach the end of Kyushu Islands and see the vast expanse of the East Sea.
"With the power of Dragon Soul and Heavenly Python, our flying speed is almost unmatched. Yet crossing these Kyushu Islands took three days and nights; this world is far larger than I imagined!" Wang Long couldn't help but exclaim.
"Hmph, what does that count for? The Kyushu Islands are among the smallest in the Nine Continents; that's why they are often referred to as islands! The other Eight Continents are all vast and boundless! Moreover, beyond the Nine Continents lies an endless expanse of Four Seas; that is where true infinity lies..." replied Heavenly Python with a cold snort.
Jiang Xue smiled slightly: "Both of you are ancient predecessors with extensive knowledge. But do you not wonder what lies at the end of Nine Provinces and Four Seas? What exists beyond heaven? What is beneath the earth?"
Heavenly Python was taken aback. Although he was a Primordial Fierce Beast and Ancestor of Ten Thousand Serpents, he had never explored the entire world or wandered to its ends; naturally, he could not answer Jiang Xue's question.
"Looks like I've stumped you, huh? Who told you to be so arrogant and think you know everything?" Dragon Duel laughed.
Heavenly Python, feeling embarrassed and angry, shouted, "Do you really know?"
"Hehe, maybe I do..." Dragon Duel replied with a smile. "I've heard that although the Nine Provinces and Four Seas are said to be boundless, that's not entirely true. If you keep flying eastward until you reach the end of the world, you'll actually come out from another direction. In other words, the end of the Eastern Sea is somehow connected to the end of the Western Sea through some kind of magic, making it impossible for anyone to break free from this world."
"How could that be possible? Am I supposed to fall off the edge of the Eastern Sea and then rise up from the Western Sea?" Wang Long asked with a laugh.
"I don't really know how it works. Perhaps... maybe those Dragon Emperors from the Primordial era would know! But I think these things probably exceed their control; maybe only the Creator truly knows."
Jiang Xue nodded and smiled slightly, saying, "So you're saying that Outer Heaven is also connected to the underground? If we keep flying up, will we come out from deep within the earth?"
"Outer Heaven? That might just be the Creator's territory... something beyond our imagination."
The dragon and snake, along with Wang Long and Jiang Xue, soared through the clouds while crossing the vast Eastern Sea in search of the Human Emperor's Army.
Although they didn't know where Ling Li was, as long as they could see Yang Fuhai's army, they would surely encounter Ling Li.
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