Following this, he turned to look at the three small figures who had just landed behind him, his tone laced with sarcasm and disdain!
"Too weak! She's constantly getting stronger, yet you all remain stagnant! Always needing her to protect you..."
This sudden remark left the three small figures stunned where they stood!
Especially the Beast King Tian Shu! His massive body stiffened, and a flicker of embarrassment crossed his beastly eyes.
As the most formidable demonic beast in the cultivation world, he had long since advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, yet had made no progress since. While he could dominate the cultivation world, he realized his own weakness upon venturing out! The might of the Dragon race, the vigorous life force of the Elf race, the scorching flames of the Phoenix race, and the so-called powerful beings from the Upper Realm…
Most of them were stronger than him! He had spent ten years in the immortal abode and had almost forgotten how much he longed to become stronger, to ascend! To transform into a human!
Jin Huang remained silent, but her usually proud head was slightly lowered. Since her previous regression and rebirth, she had become much stronger, but as a divine beast, she still couldn't achieve human form, and her strength was merely ordinary…
Seeing Jin Bao'er grow stronger by the day while she remained stagnant, how could she not be anxious? Consequently… her temper became increasingly volatile!
Bao Bao clasped her small hands, looking left at Jin Huang's dejection, then right at Bai Hu's embarrassment, caught in the middle with a conflicted expression…
Should she also express her shame? But she was a natural spiritual entity, and cultivation was of little use to her! Moreover, she was the very root of the Elf Tree, and even with cultivation, there would be no significant results! The Elf King had said so when they were on the Elf Continent!
After some thought, she still showed a hint of shame, but she couldn't seem to help much. At most, she could replenish spiritual energy for Big Sister when she was in danger. She couldn't endure damage, nor could she fight. All she could do was act cute and charming…
The more she thought about it, the more guilty and apologetic she felt towards Big Sister! She nervously fiddled with her bodice, her little head almost drooping into it!
Immediately after…
"This is the sacred land of the Dragon race, the Dragon Soul Realm! Anyone who can emerge alive from within will gain power surpassing their own! Whether to enter or retreat, the choice is yours!"
A deep, indifferent voice entered their ears, causing the two to suddenly lift their heads, looking at him in astonishment! Then they looked at the gaping maw of the giant dragon statue…
"Damn it!"
The robust White Tiger was the first to speak, exuding an imposing aura! Determination flickered in his beastly eyes!
Upon hearing this, Jin Huang turned her head and looked at him in surprise! The dignity of a divine beast and her stubborn refusal to be inferior to others made her nod resolutely!
"I'm going too! If I lose to some beast, where will the honor of my Phoenix race stand!"
With that, she was the first to charge into the dragon's mouth, her figure and aura instantly vanishing! Tian Shu, seeing this, followed closely, but just as he was about to enter, he turned to look at Long Li Xing, his eyes narrowing slightly! A dangerous aura emanated from him, showing no fear of Long Li Xing's imposing presence!
"Until I emerge, Bao'er is temporarily in your care!"
This single sentence elicited a cold chuckle from Long Li Xing, who looked at him with a domineering and sarcastic gaze! His aura clashed with Tian Shu's, matching it perfectly!
"What lofty words! I believe… you will die inside! And never emerge!"
Tian Shu heard this and let out a low laugh, a fierce light erupting from his eyes! The majesty befitting a Beast King and the pride that had slumbered deep within him were displayed to their fullest at this moment!
"Is that so?"
With that, he turned and completely disappeared into the dragon's maw…
Long Li Xing, however, narrowed his eyes slightly. This demonic beast seemed different from what he had imagined. He had thought him to be a mere foolish creature who only knew how to act cute and charming, but it seemed… that wasn't the case!
Just then!
The small figure gradually approached, the conflict in her eyes almost overflowing. Her little face was flushed red, and her small arms and legs trembled with nervousness! She walked closer and suddenly took a deep breath, stating resolutely!
"Um… Uncle Dragon!"
"I… I'm going too! I want to protect Big Sister too!"
Long Li Xing lowered his gaze, his indifferent eyes filled with calmness… then his brow subtly rose!
"What foolishness are you spouting! Why would a natural spiritual entity get involved in such a commotion?"
As soon as his words fell, the little girl's head shot up, her astonished little face staring directly at him, as if she didn't understand what he meant!
"Huh?"
Seeing her silly expression, Long Li Xing frowned! Jin Bao'er actually liked such a foolish creature. While occasionally useful…
Afterward, he lifted the little girl with one hand, his tone calm and ruthlessly sarcastic.
"Even if a spiritual entity cultivates for a long time, its strength won't increase much! It's faster to devour treasures! There are many ownerless treasures on the Dragon continent. How much you can devour depends on yourself!"
With that, before Bao Bao could even react, her small body was tossed far away! Her plump little mouth formed a perfect "o" shape, her limbs flailing wildly in the air to no avail!
Having dealt with all the "light bulbs," the man finally revealed a hint of a smile!
But it only lasted for two short seconds!! His figure remained still, but his indifferent voice spoke first!
"Come out!"
As soon as the words were spoken, near the giant dragon statue, tall figures of men began to appear one after another, their eyes filled with excitement and fervor!
The elder leading them had tears welling up in his eyes, and he said with a trembling voice.
"Old… Old Ancestor! The patriarch of the Blue Dragon clan greets the Old Ancestor!"
Following a reverent and fervent shout, the elder knelt directly before the man! The numerous handsome men and beautiful women behind him also bowed, their eyes overflowing with fervor and excitement!
Upon hearing this, the black-clad man standing before the dragon statue slowly turned around. His indifferent and imposing expression swept over the elder, and an aura of a superior being erupted from him!
All the Blue Dragons present held their breath! That sense of submission and reverence surging from the depths of their souls made them incredibly nervous!
The man's gaze fixed on the elder, his purple eyes flickering with a deep and powerful glow. His voice was steady and proud!
"Long Qu… you have done well during my absence!"
With a single word of affirmation! The elder's eyes suddenly turned red, and he was overwhelmed with emotion, shouting out!
"It is our Blue Dragon clan's pride to serve the Old Ancestor!"
While the younger generation of Dragon race descendants might not know, he was acutely aware of how powerful the Old Ancestor was! And how proud he used to be, and how he pitied them! Therefore, even though the Old Ancestor personally confined the Dragon race to this place, he still taught his descendants without complaint!
Because he knew that sooner or later, the Old Ancestor would return and lead all the dragons away from this continent, reasserting the Dragon race's might and recreating their former glory!
At this moment, a certain young man stared blankly at Long Li Xing, then suddenly gasped, staggering backward in shock, instantly drawing everyone's attention!
"Old… Old Ancestor!"
As if sensing the strange gazes of the surrounding dragons, he, being the only white dragon, quickly lowered his head respectfully, suppressing the shock in his heart!