The little Qilin, seeing Ao Guang speak, naturally thought that Dragon King Ao Guang was going to stop the Qilin tribe from acting and prevent Senior Xu Fang from helping him retrieve the Qilin Tribe’s supreme treasure, the Qilin Seal.
These three tribes had once fought for dominance in the Primordial Era, unwilling to yield to each other. Now, Ao Guang, as the Dragon King and having just received Ancestral Dragon's acknowledgment, was naturally thinking of the dragon tribe!
The little Qilin became instantly furious. To only allow Senior Xu Fang to help your dragon tribe but not our Qilin tribe – what kind of overbearing and unreasonable conduct was this!
“You dragon…”
The little Qilin was about to scold him immediately and reason with this Dragon King.
However, he faltered after saying half a sentence, his voice gradually weakening.
Seeing the little Qilin's hesitant demeanor, Ao Guang, being understanding, spoke with a smile.
“Are you about to say that I’m obstructing your Qilin tribe's opportunities, and why Senior Xu Fang can help your dragon tribe but not the Qilin tribe?”
“…”
The little Qilin said nothing, but his expression gave him away.
This was precisely what he was thinking, but the words had barely left his lips before he remembered Senior Xu Fang's relationship with the dragon tribe and dared not speak such words, lest he displease both parties and make Senior Xu Fang disgusted.
Most importantly, he was alone now, a solitary Qilin, on these dragons’ territory. If he truly made this Dragon King unhappy, would he not summon many dragons to eat him!
At this moment, Dragon King Ao Guang had voiced his thoughts. Looking at Ao Guang’s smiling face, the little Qilin felt he was incredibly sinister.
Not knowing what this strange Dragon King was planning, the little Qilin was full of vigilance, ready to guard against any sudden attack from this Dragon King.
Dragon King Ao Guang, seeing the little Qilin’s state, was puzzled. Was he that terrifying?
However, seeing the little Qilin was so scared that he was shrinking back towards Xu Fang, Ao Guang could only retract his smile and say.
“Rest assured, I will not stop your Qilin tribe from seeking your own destiny. As long as Daoist Friend Xu Fang agrees, we will have nothing to say.”
Ao Guang directly stated his stance, looking at the little Qilin, then at the Golden-Winged Great Peng. He sighed.
“Actually, this so-called three-tribe supremacy battle, in the end, only leads to mutual destruction. All three tribes have fallen from being great races of the heavens and earth to their current state.”
“My dragon tribe does not wish for any more three-tribe supremacy battles. Of course, if you come to trouble my dragon tribe based on past grievances, you must also be prepared to face the dragon tribe’s retribution.”
Ever since Ancestral Dragon disappeared, Ao Guang, after receiving guidance from Xu Fang, had been solely focused on letting the dragon tribe multiply and thrive in the Four Seas.
He didn't seek to contend for dominance of the Primordial Era again, but at least he didn't want to be bullied by others.
Today, after hearing the tragic tale of Ancestral Dragon’s remnant soul sacrificing itself to preserve the dragon tribe’s legacy, Ao Guang’s resolve was further strengthened.
Those meaningless struggles for supremacy were simply a waste of time, and in the end, there were no winners.
He had decided that from now on, he would focus on developing the race and establishing the dragon tribe's foothold in the increasingly prosperous Primordial Era of the Witch and Demon tribes.
The other three Sea Dragon Kings had similar thoughts to Ao Guang. Hearing their elder brother Ao Guang’s words, they repeatedly echoed his sentiments.
“Indeed, success or failure is fleeting. Whether it be the Fierce Beasts or the three tribes, they are all but transient clouds.”
“Our wish is simply to lead our clansmen to survive. We hope you can bring this message back to your respective races.”
“Precisely. We desire peace. However, if you insist on provoking conflict, we will not be afraid.”
In this manner, neither humble nor overbearing, the Four Sea Dragon Kings conveyed the dragon tribe’s attitude to the Golden-Winged Great Peng and the little Qilin present.
Of course, these words were not just for them, but for the Phoenix and Qilin tribes behind them.
As the Four Sea Dragon Kings finished speaking, the Golden-Winged Great Peng repeatedly nodded.
“Yes, yes, our Phoenix tribe also dislikes fighting. See, aren’t Ao Xue and I getting along well?”
“Slap!”
As soon as the Golden-Winged Great Peng finished speaking, Ao Guang was the first to act, pinning him to the ground. The other three Sea Dragon Kings followed suit, a barrage of punches and kicks.
“What are you doing? Didn’t we just say we’d get along peacefully?”
The Golden-Winged Great Peng, inexplicably beaten, quickly shouted in protest.
“I never bullied Ao Xue! I even cherished him! Hey, Dragon King, you’re not fighting honorably! Don’t hit my face!”
The Golden-Winged Great Peng’s shouts did not make the Four Sea Dragon Kings stop; instead, they intensified their assault. He quickly continued to yell.
“How can you do this? I am the Second Prince of the Phoenix tribe! Senior! Senior, help!”
The Golden-Winged Great Peng finally placed his hope on Xu Fang, pleading for rescue.
Xu Fang heard this and shook his head.
“I refuse! This is a private matter; I will not get involved.”
It could only be blamed on the Golden-Winged Great Peng for being too reckless. Every sentence he spoke was testing the boundaries of death.
“Even if you say so, I still don’t believe you.”
The little Qilin, looking at the Golden-Winged Great Peng beaten into a pulp, felt fearful but still spoke what he wanted to say.
“Oh? On what grounds?”
Hearing this, Ao Guang asked, then ordered his brothers to stop, tossing the groaning Golden-Winged Great Peng aside, and turned to look at the little Qilin.
The little Qilin felt immense pressure from the gazes of the Four Sea Dragon Kings, but he still braced himself and spoke.
“You all keep talking about the three tribes living in peace in the future, and you seem very sincere.”
The little Qilin said this, then looked up at Ao Guang.
“Then how come this Dragon King just said that Daoist Friend Xu Fang would not help me find the Qilin Seal at this time?”
The little Qilin looked at Ao Guang resolutely. This Dragon King was speaking inconsistently; who was he trying to fool?
Hearing the little Qilin’s words, Xu Fang also couldn't help but become curious.
“Ao Guang, how could you be so sure that I couldn't help this little Qilin?”
Xu Fang was, of course, happy to see the three tribes live in peace. After all, he had helped them all. If they continued to be at odds, it would be difficult for him to help either side.
If they could have peace, even without cooperation, as long as there were no disputes, Xu Fang would have one less headache.
However, Ao Guang was not inside his head; how could he be so certain that he couldn't help the Qilin tribe?
Did whether he helped the Qilin tribe or not require the dragon tribe’s consent? Ao Guang was not such an overbearing person; he truly didn't know why he said that.
Hearing this, Ao Guang chuckled.
“Daoist Friend Xu Fang, I said I’m not free at this moment, not that you cannot.”
Ao Guang looked at Xu Fang and pointed to the sky.
“Daoist Friend Xu Fang, if I’ve calculated correctly, there isn't much time left until Dao Ancestor Hongjun’s second sermon, is there?”