With this shout, the two sides who were about to engage in battle were simultaneously startled.
The demon race naturally felt that with the demon army at their doorstep, victory was assured. At this moment, someone actually dared to stand up for Xu Fang; wasn't this pure suicide?
Xu Fang was also surprised. His situation was dire. At this critical juncture, who would be willing to help him?
Following the sound, he saw that after the voice fell, four figures emerged from outside the demon race's encirclement, all looking in this direction.
"The Dragon Race? You are Ao Guang, the Dragon King, aren't you?"
Donghuang Taiyi quickly recognized Ao Guang, who was leading the group, and called out.
Back then, when Zulong disappeared, the demon race plotted against the Dragon Race and had sent troops to pursue Ao Guang and his three brothers. This was because, with the experts of the Dragon Race wiped out, Ao Guang and his brothers were the most likely to exist.
However, the demon forces that were sent out never returned, and Ao Guang and his brothers led the Dragon Race to settle in the Four Seas. Due to the conflict with the Wu Race, the demon race did not have the extra energy to deal with the Dragon Race, and thus left them be.
Therefore, Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi had some impression of Ao Guang, and the three figures beside him were undoubtedly Ao Guang's other three brothers.
"Ao Guang? Why are you here?"
Xu Fang naturally recognized Ao Guang and asked, curious as to why Ao Guang would appear here.
Before Ao Guang could answer, Ao Xue spoke first.
"Father, didn't I ask you to come and help Senior? Why are you so slow!"
Ao Xue's tone was quite complaining. She had already sent a message to Ao Guang earlier, informing them of the events at Penglai Immortal Island and asking them to help Xu Fang.
As a result, all the powerful figures had been defeated and surrendered, the demon race had surrounded them in vast numbers, and they had only arrived so late. It was truly disappointing.
Let alone the Dragon Races of the other three seas, Ao Guang's Dragon Race was located in the East Sea, and yet they arrived so late. It was truly inexcusable.
Ao Guang also felt quite embarrassed about this, and quickly looked at Xu Fang, cupping his fists in apology.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, I am truly sorry. I should have come to your aid immediately, but we had matters within the clan that delayed our arrival."
Ao Guang was not lying. When he received the information from his beloved daughter, he immediately gathered his forces and prepared to reinforce Xu Fang.
Regarding what Ao Xue had said about Penglai Immortal Island, he was overjoyed. It wasn't that he wanted to seize Penglai Immortal Island, but Xu Fang had previously said that he would eventually settle in the East Sea.
Now that Xu Fang's connection to Penglai Immortal Island had surfaced, Ao Guang was delighted. This neighbor was destined!
However, as he had said, just as they were about to depart, the Dragon Race encountered a matter that they had to attend to, which caused the delay.
Hearing this, Xu Fang glanced at Ao Xue and gave a wry smile.
He had not wanted them to intervene originally, as he did not want to involve the Dragon and Phoenix races. Now, it seemed they had not taken his words to heart at all and were determined to wade into this muddy water.
"Aid? Heh heh!"
Donghuang Taiyi sneered before Xu Fang and Ao Guang could exchange pleasantries.
"Ao Guang, your Dragon Race has committed much bloodshed in the Primordial Era. It is already fortunate that you can cling to existence in the East Sea."
"You do not cherish this hard-won opportunity and still wish to become an enemy of my demon race. Do you truly wish for your demise?"
He had originally intended to spare the Dragon Race and let them enjoy their lives a little longer. Now, it seemed that after conquering Penglai Immortal Island, he could turn his attention to the Dragon Race and exterminate them in one fell swoop.
Ao Guang and the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this.
"Heh heh! As if you demons would let us off if we didn't act."
"Do we not understand the principle of 'lips and teeth' being interdependent? In comparison, we would rather have Fellow Daoist Xu Fang as our neighbor than the demon race."
"Exactly. Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, you don't need to say anything more. If not for your guidance back then, our Dragon Race would still be wandering the world. You are our guide; how can we stand by and do nothing?"
"Indeed, the intentions of the demon race are known to all. Therefore, Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, you don't need to say anything more. This time, we are helping you, and we are also helping ourselves!"
The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas were very clear. Regardless of the immense favor Xu Fang had shown them in the past, which was difficult to repay, their intervention was inevitable.
Furthermore, if Xu Fang's Penglai Immortal Island were to fall into the hands of the demon race, their next target would inevitably be the Dragon Race, in order to complete the demon race's plan to unify the Four Seas. This posed a great hidden danger.
Therefore, this time, they were helping Xu Fang, and they were also helping themselves. No one wished for such a restless neighbor as the demon race; they might wake up one day to find their clan gone.
Hearing their words, Xu Fang swallowed what he was about to say.
What the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas said was true. Whether it was to repay his kindness or for the benefit of the Dragon Race, if the Dragon Race were to stand by and watch Penglai Immortal Island fall into the hands of the demon race, they would only be the next victims.
With this thought, Xu Fang said no more, cupping his hands in a distant salute to the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas.
The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas returned the salute, and everything was understood without words.
Their unspoken understanding infuriated Donghuang Taiyi.
"So it was you! Xu Fang!"
Donghuang Taiyi glared at Xu Fang fiercely, his eyes filled with venom.
"So, even before the Phoenix Race, you were disrupting my demon race's plans. You scoundrel, you are truly our natural enemy!"
He had always thought that Xu Fang had merely interfered in the Dragon Race's conquest of the Phoenix Race. He had not expected that Xu Fang had already intervened to help the Dragon Race and thwart the demon race's plans before that.
The title of "guide of the Dragon Race" further solidified the fact that the Dragon Race's settlement in the Four Seas was inseparable from Xu Fang.
Having already harbored a murderous intent towards Xu Fang, Donghuang Taiyi was now determined to kill Xu Fang no matter what.
After exchanging glances with Dijun, Dijun nodded gravely.
If this child were not eliminated, he would ultimately be a great threat to the demon race. What guide of the Dragon Race? This was a destined enemy of the demon race!
After communicating with Dijun with their eyes, Donghuang Gong looked at the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas.
"You think that just the four of you are enough to help Xu Fang?"
Donghuang Taiyi scoffed. The appearance of the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas was unexpected, but their strength was merely so-so. It would not affect the outcome of the battle.
"Of course not."
Ao Guang responded, "Therefore, we have brought the entire Dragon Race, solely to help our good neighbor, Fellow Daoist Xu Fang."
As Ao Guang's words fell, the beings present felt a tremor. The surface of the East Sea churned violently.
At the same time, behind the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas, a large group of figures soon appeared, advancing majestically.
"That's... the Dragon Race!"
A sharp-eyed powerful being quickly recognized them as members of the Dragon Race. They were now countless and densely packed, all heading this way in a mighty surge!