173: The Fear of the Tianlong Dynasty

Four days ago

Central Province, Sky Dragon Dynasty.

Deep within the Sky Dragon Dynasty Imperial Palace, the Imperial Forbidden Area.

"Didn't I say I was going into a death seclusion for ten years, and that I shouldn't be disturbed unless it was an exceptionally important matter! It's only been two months, why did you forcibly wake me?"

A majestic voice echoed within the dark hall.

The speaker wore a golden dragon robe, his face hidden in shadow. Only his eyes, like two burning suns, emitted heart-palpitating light.

This person was precisely the strongest and most ancient individual in the Sky Dragon Dynasty Imperial Family, an unfathomably powerful Great Emperor, the Sky Dragon Dynasty Great Emperor Ancestor - Dragon Emperor.

Beside him were three other ancient figures similarly surrounded by Emperor light, who were the other Emperor Ancestors of the Sky Dragon Dynasty.

But in fact, the Sky Dragon Dynasty still had one more Emperor Ancestor, only that one was currently at the most critical moment of his cultivation and could not be disturbed, which was why he wasn't awakened.

In other words, the Sky Dragon Dynasty had a full five Great Emperor powerhouses!

Five Great Emperors in one family!

This was the terrifying Foundation of this veteran Emperor-level forces.

This Foundation and strength already surpassed most Emperor-level forces.

After all, most Emperor-level forces only had one or two Great Emperors. Take the Thunder Emperor Palace and the Medicine Valley where the widely connected Danxia Great Emperor resided, for example.

Although Medicine Valley had a great reputation in Central Province, that was mostly due to their alchemy. Their actual strength was just one Great Emperor powerhouse, Danxia Great Emperor. The Thunder Emperor Palace was better, but it only had two Great Emperors, completely incomparable to the Sky Dragon Dynasty.

Dragon Emperor's slightly irked voice caused the Sky Dragon Emperor who had awakened him to tremble, and he cautiously said, "Great Ancestor, this Junior was also forced to do this, which is why I forcibly woke all the Ancestors. Because of this matter, this Junior truly cannot handle it..."

"No, I should say, with this Junior's meager strength, I am insufficient to handle this matter..."

Hearing this, the Emperor Ancestors of the Sky Dragon Dynasty were also a bit surprised. "Even with your Peak Quasi-Emperor cultivation, you can't handle it? Could it be about a Great Emperor?"

"Great Ancestor is wise!" The Sky Dragon Emperor, who was usually majestic and domineering, was now as obedient as a little dog.

The Emperor Ancestors of the Sky Dragon Dynasty frowned. "Explain in detail!"

"Yes, Great Ancestor. The matter is as follows, today..."

One minute later

"You mean, Lin Changxiao of the Lin Family, today not only forcefully killed a Great Emperor with his Quasi-Emperor cultivation, but also successfully attracted the Lightning Tribulation and became a Great Emperor!"

"Reporting to Great Ancestor, the news is absolutely true." The Sky Dragon Emperor thumped his chest and guaranteed.

For a moment

The hall was completely silent, with only a few faint breaths indicating that there weren't just two people here.

"What a Lin Family, what a Lin Changxiao..." Dragon Emperor's voice gradually turned cold. "To have quietly reached this step right under my Sky Dragon Dynasty's nose, very good... very good..."

"Great Ancestor, this matter is not trivial." The Sky Dragon Emperor continued, "Now that a Great Emperor has appeared in the Lin Family, I'm afraid..."

"Afraid of what?" Great Ancestor interrupted coldly. "Continue."

The Sky Dragon Emperor took a deep breath. "I'm afraid it will shake the Foundation of my Sky Dragon Dynasty... In the past, no forces had a Great Emperor, and those with ulterior motives didn't dare to do anything... But this time, a Great Emperor has appeared in the Lin Family. If we don't find a way to handle it properly, and if the Lin Family uses this opportunity to win over other forces..."

"Enough!" Dragon Emperor roared, causing the entire hall to tremble. "What is the Lin Family? They are merely dogs attached to my Sky Dragon Dynasty!"

Although he said that, the atmosphere in the hall became increasingly heavy.

Everyone understood that a "dog" with a Great Emperor was no longer a dog.

"Great Ancestor, please calm your anger." A white-haired old man surrounded by Emperor light beside Dragon Emperor suddenly spoke. "The Lin Family is indeed not worth fearing, but don't forget what the Sky Dragon Emperor just said, that person is standing behind them."

Upon mentioning "that person", even Dragon Emperor's anger paused.

"Great Emperor Heavenly Saber..." Dragon Emperor gnashed his teeth as he spat out the name. "Why does this old geezer favor the Lin Family so much?"

The white-haired old man sighed. "Alas, the world is unpredictable..."

The hall fell silent once more.

Great Emperor Heavenly Saber, that was a true Heavenly Emperor Level existence, a top powerhouse looking across the entire Southern Nether Continent.

Although his Sky Dragon Dynasty had several Great Emperors in charge, they were still like ants before a Heavenly Emperor.

"Are we just going to watch the Lin Family grow stronger like this?" An old man in a silver robe surrounded by Emperor light said unwillingly. "My Sky Dragon Dynasty has been established for millions of years, when have we ever suffered such humiliation?"

For a moment, the scene fell into silence.

At this moment, golden light flickered in Dragon Emperor's eyes, and he suddenly asked, "Where is Little Four? Why don't I see him?"

"Little Four is in seclusion attempting to break through to the Fourth Heaven of Great Emperor." The white-haired old man replied. "I don't know if he succeeded."

Just as he was speaking, there was a sudden commotion outside the hall.

Everyone's expression shifted. They saw a green stream of light breaking through the air, landing in the center of the hall and transforming into an old man wearing a green robe.

The old man's brows carried a hint of grimness. Most noticeable was the hideous scar on his left cheek, like a centipede extending from the corner of his eye all the way to the corner of his mouth.

"Great Ancestor, Second Ancestor, Third Ancestor." The green-robed old man cupped his hands in greeting, his voice like the clanging of metal.

"Was this time successful?" Dragon Emperor's eyes held a hint of expectation.

"Alas, it still failed."

"So be it, he will break through eventually." Dragon Emperor's voice was faint.

Afterwards, everyone informed this person about what had just happened.

Then, the old man referred to as "Little Four" - the Fourth Emperor Ancestor of the Sky Dragon Dynasty, Dragon Tian - sneered. "What is there to discuss? Just go directly to their door and destroy the Lin Family!"

"Nonsense!" The white-haired old man frowned. "With Great Emperor Heavenly Saber present, who dares touch a single hair of the Lin Family? Do you want my Sky Dragon Dynasty to bear the wrath of a Heavenly Emperor?"

Dragon Tian touched the scar on his face, a trace of venom flashing in his eyes. "If it weren't for that Great Emperor Heavenly Saber interfering back then, I would have already quietly refined that kid from the War Emperor Clan into a blood pill, and my talent would have greatly increased since then... If it weren't for him, why would I have been left with this humiliating scar?"

"Hmph! You still have the nerve to say that. If I hadn't spent a thousand years of cultivation back then to timely cast a secret art and completely erase your traces, Great Emperor Heavenly Saber and the War Emperor Clan wouldn't have recognized your identity. Otherwise, my Sky Dragon Dynasty would have long been flattened by the War Emperor Clan!" As he spoke, Dragon Emperor couldn't help but want to slap Dragon Tian to death, but in the end, he forcefully restrained himself.

Seeing that Dragon Emperor was truly angry, Dragon Tian could only immediately shut his mouth obediently.

After a long while, waiting until Dragon Emperor's anger had mostly subsided, he slowly began to speak...

"Great Ancestor, actually, there's no need to worry too much. No matter how strong Great Emperor Heavenly Saber is, does he dare to openly attack my Sky Dragon Dynasty? Central Province isn't his alone to decide!"

"Although Great Emperor Heavenly Saber is strong, he must also abide by the rules of the Southern Nether Continent. As long as we don't openly attack the Lin Family, he has no reason to interfere."

Great Ancestor was thoughtful. "You mean..."

"Probe in secret."

A sharp light flashed in Dragon Tian's eyes. "Send an Emperor Ancestor to the Lin Family under the guise of congratulations to first probe his strength and stance. If Lin Changxiao is sensible and doesn't oppose my Imperial Family, then everyone will be happy. If he has malicious intentions..."

"Then find an opportunity to make him 'accidentally' fall." A cruel smile appeared on Dragon Tian's face.

Great Ancestor pondered for a long time, finally nodding. "That's the only way. But who is suitable to send?"

"I'll go!" Dragon Tian said impatiently.

"No!" The white-haired old man flatly refused. "You are too impatient. If you clash with Lin Changxiao and attract Great Emperor Heavenly Saber, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Just as Dragon Tian was about to retort, Great Ancestor raised his hand to stop him. "Little Three is right, Little Four, you are indeed not suitable. Little Two, how about you go?"

The silver-robed man shook his head. "The Cultivation Technique I practice is special. I am currently in the Breakthrough stage of my technique and cannot use spiritual energy to fight. If I were to act, all my efforts would be wasted."

"Then Little Three, you..." Dragon Emperor's gaze turned to the white-haired old man.

The white-haired old man gave a bitter smile. "I would like to go, but three months ago I just fought with the Palace Master of the 'Cold Moon Palace' in the Northern Province and was hit by her Cold Moon power. I won't be able to clear it in a short time..."

Great Ancestor frowned. "In that case, only Old Four is left?"

"Great Ancestor, rest assured." Dragon Tian said confidently. "Although I can be impatient at times, I still know the priorities. This trip is only for probing, I won't stir up trouble."

Dragon Emperor exchanged glances with the other two Emperor Ancestors, finally nodding. "Alright, you can go. But remember, just probe, don't provoke Great Emperor Heavenly Saber!"

Dragon Tian laughed loudly. "You can be completely at ease. I'll go prepare, and set off in a few days."

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