The Dragon Clan was extremely unyielding, their hearts filled with boundless rage. They, the Dragon Clan, were originally meant to rule the Divine Realm, but Lu Fan’s appearance had shattered their plans, a supreme humiliation for them.
It was a pity that no one in the Dragon Clan could contend with Lu Fan any longer. All they could do now was submit, lest the entire Dragon Clan be annihilated. This would be a supreme blow, an unbearable pain for them.
After a while, the Dragon Clan Chief cupped his fists and said, "We obey the Ancestral Dragon's command and submit to the Divine Clan lineage. From now on, we will guard the myriad seas and their aquatic life, and shall never dare to overstep our bounds!"
Upon hearing this, the Old Heavenly God was immensely pleased. Perhaps this was the scene that their Divine Clan should have. The Divine Clan members also cheered; they had finally won this seemingly inevitable battle, and it was all thanks to Lu Fan. Without Lu Fan’s intervention, they would not have possessed such strength, which was a great shock to them.
"We thank the Divine Lord!"
Many Divine Clan members prostrated themselves, their gazes fixed on Lu Fan, their eyes filled with unwavering resolve. In their eyes, Lu Fan was their supreme deity, and no one could ever replace his position in their hearts.
Looking at the assembled Divine Clan, Lu Fan said sternly, "Henceforth, our Divine Clan shall govern the Divine Realm. We will treat all races with kindness. If anyone dares to disobey my words, they shall be met with swift and merciless execution!"
"We obey the Divine Lord's command!"
The Divine Clan members shouted in unison, their hearts filled with excitement. Ruling the Divine Realm henceforth meant standing in the most supreme position, a matter of immense honor for them.
After a short while, Lu Fan turned his gaze to the Old Heavenly God and said, "Henceforth, the entire Divine Clan shall rule the Divine Realm. If any other races refuse to submit, they shall be forcefully suppressed!"
"We obey the Divine Lord's directive!"
The Old Heavenly God quickly cupped his fists, a joyous expression on his face. This was the scenario he had most desired, and it had now been realized. Moreover, with Lu Fan overseeing them, their Divine Clan could remain unshakeable for eons, with no one able to threaten them. Even the once most powerful Ancestral Dragon had been defeated by Lu Fan. It was likely that no one in the entire Divine Realm could now compare to Lu Fan.
After the Dragon Clan members departed, Lu Fan returned to the Heavenly Pavilion. As soon as he entered, he spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning pale. Seeing this, the Old Heavenly God became anxious, clearly not expecting things to turn out this way, leaving him caught off guard.
"The Ancestral Dragon of the Dragon Clan is indeed no ordinary being. I did not expect to be injured by him!" Lu Fan declared. "Had I not gained half a move advantage, the entire Divine Clan would have been in grave peril!"
"So, it was a narrow victory!" the Old Heavenly God exclaimed, shocked. "Divine Lord, please rest well. You still need to unify the entire Divine Realm, so you mustn't overexert yourself!"
"The strongest Dragon Clan has submitted to the Divine Clan and their divine power has been sealed. It is unlikely any race in the Divine Realm can compare to the Divine Clan," Lu Fan waved his hand. "My presence or absence is no longer of great consequence!"
"Divine Lord, please recuperate well. I will visit again in a few days!" The Old Heavenly God cupped his fists and turned to leave, a smile on his face. The Divine Clan now dominated the entire Divine Realm, which was undoubtedly the greatest joy for them.
After leaving the Heavenly Pavilion, a few nearby Heavenly Gods spoke up. "Old Heavenly God, is the Divine Lord truly heavily injured? Why is his face so pale?"
"That was the Ancestral Dragon of the Dragon Clan, whose power is boundless!"
The Old Heavenly God stated, "It is already incredibly difficult for the Divine Lord to defeat him. It is normal for him to be injured. After a period of recuperation, he will naturally recover!"
"If that's truly the case, then doesn't that mean..." a Heavenly God beside him said, trailing off, his expression carrying a significant implication.
"What do you mean by that?"
Frowning slightly, the Old Heavenly God asked, "Why do you hesitate? What is it that you wish to say?"
"Now that the Divine Clan is stable, according to normal procedure, there must be a Divine Emperor to govern these eight directions!" Qingyi said frankly, "If the Old Heavenly God could unify these four seas and eight directions, you would be our universally acclaimed leader!"
"Do you know what you are saying?" the Old Heavenly God frowned. "If the Divine Lord were to hear this, we would all lose our lives!"
Qingyi Heavenly God shook his head and chuckled. "The Divine Lord is currently heavily injured, and besides the Divine Lord, no one in the entire Divine Realm is your match. As for the Dragon Clan, their divine power has been sealed, and they are incapable of causing any further trouble!"
"What exactly do you mean by that!" the Old Heavenly God's voice was calm.
"Take his place!"
Qingyi Heavenly God smiled. "After all, this position is of great importance. Being able to unify the entire Divine Clan will bring immense benefits to your descendants in the future!"
"How dare you! You dare to incite me to assassinate the Divine Lord!" the Old Heavenly God's expression turned cold.
"I did not mean it that way. Since the Old Heavenly God is not interested, consider my words unsaid!" Qingyi Heavenly God quickly said with a smile. The other Heavenly Gods present also began to stir. After all, given Lu Fan's character, he wanted all the clans to coexist peacefully, but this was not beneficial to their Divine Clan.
The Divine Clan, ruling the Divine Realm, naturally deserved the best. If Lu Fan were gone, they could achieve their desires.
"What you said is not entirely without merit!" the Old Heavenly God stated. "However, the Divine Lord's strength is immense. Even in his current injured state, he may not be easily dealt with!"
"Does the Old Heavenly God know that in our Divine Realm, there is something that can neutralize divine power?" Qingyi Heavenly God said. "As long as the Divine Lord drinks this, this matter will surely be accomplished!"
"This..."
The Old Heavenly God frowned and began to ponder. He was well aware of the implications.
"If the Old Heavenly God lacks the courage, then consider my words as if they were never spoken!" Qingyi Heavenly God smiled. "After all, the unification of the Divine Clan is all thanks to the Divine Lord’s efforts. What we are doing is indeed morally questionable, but in doing so, the Old Heavenly God's status in the Divine Clan in the future will be evident!"
The other Heavenly Gods also nodded in agreement, fully convinced by these words. In their view, it was precisely as Qingyi Heavenly God had said. As long as Lu Fan was present, things would not be so simple, and everyone was somewhat aware of this.
"Are there no better methods!" the Old Heavenly God furrowed his brow, unsure of what to do, as the matter was of great consequence.