Everyone was deep in thought as Carl spoke, occasionally nodding in agreement.
It had to be said that what Carl said made a lot of sense.
If the spiritual spring had nothing to do with Ao Yuan, they might have been able to keep it.
But if it was connected to Ao Yuan, they definitely couldn't keep it.
Thinking of this, everyone reluctantly shifted their gaze away from the spiritual spring.
There was no other way; even if they liked it, they had to have the life to claim it.
"Then Carl, how do we present it to the Dragon God?" Nan Ba asked Carl.
Upon hearing the question, everyone looked at Carl in unison.
Ao Yuan!
That was the strongest being on Blue Star, and contacting him was no simple matter.
"We're not giving it to the Dragon God."
Carl's words once again confused everyone present.
Not giving it to the Dragon God?
Then what was all that talk before?
First, they said they would give it, then they said they wouldn't, which had muddled them.
"Carl, what exactly do you want to do? Just say it directly," the giant hand couldn't help but ask.
Carl smiled slightly, no longer playing coy, and said directly, "We'll give it to the Yao Court!"
"Yao Court!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall erupted in commotion.
Carl ignored the uproar and continued, "The Dragon God might not necessarily look highly upon the spiritual spring."
"But it's definitely a good thing for the Yao Court."
"In a sense, giving it to the Yao Court is even better than giving it to the Dragon God."
The giant hand, the demon elephant, and Nan Ba exchanged glances, then the three of them clapped their hands in unison and said, "Alright!"
"Carl, we'll do as you say!"
"We'll give the spiritual spring to the Yao Court!"
...
Meanwhile.
Deep within the Dragon Palace.
Dai Xiaomei and Mozi were somewhat reserved, accompanying Elder Long and Bai Feng.
This was because Elder Long and Bai Feng had been acting as if something major was about to happen since they arrived at the Yao Court.
But when asked, they wouldn't say a word, which made them both nervous.
"Elder Long, Minister Bai, what's going on?"
Suddenly, a voice with a hint of pressure echoed.
Dai Xiaomei and Mozi's faces lit up, and they turned to see Ao Yuan striding in from a distance.
Bai Feng immediately took a few steps forward, glanced at Dai Xiaomei and Mozi, and remained silent.
"Don't mind them," Ao Yuan waved his hand dismissively and said directly, "They're all our people."
Hearing this, Bai Feng nodded and then said directly, "After you left, we continued to investigate the matter of the rift."
Ao Yuan said nothing, but his attention clearly intensified.
Bai Feng didn't hesitate and continued, "During our investigation, a powerful wave of energy suddenly emanated from it."
"This energy blast sent all the soldiers flying, and many were even injured."
Ao Yuan's heart sank. To be able to knock people flying and even draw blood from such a distance.
Without thinking, he could understand how powerful the entity inside was.
"And according to them, in an instant, the soldiers saw human figures moving within the rift."
"What's the situation with the rift now?" Ao Yuan asked, frowning.
Bai Feng's expression was grim. "The rift is still expanding, and we've already surrounded the area."
"We're afraid that something terrifying might come out of it."
Elder Long stood up at this moment and said gravely, "According to their investigation, if something really comes out of there."
"It won't be good for us humans or even the demon beasts!"
"Because what they want to do is likely to destroy Blue Star!"
Hiss!
As soon as these words were spoken, Dai Xiaomei and Mozi, who had been quietly listening, couldn't help but gasp.
They never imagined that the topic of their discussion would be so serious.
"So what is Elder Long's intention?" Ao Yuan asked after a moment of contemplation.
"Ao Yuan, this is a matter for all living beings on Blue Star," Elder Long said with conviction. "Therefore, I hope you can lead the demon beasts to put aside your previous prejudices and cooperate with us humans."
"To jointly resist this unknown danger."
Upon hearing this, Ao Yuan did not reply immediately.
Instead, he was lost in thought.
Elder Long did not rush him, quietly waiting for Ao Yuan's response.
"This..."
After a long pause, Ao Yuan raised his head and said, "Alright. I agree."
"But after this matter is resolved, you humans must put aside your prejudices against demon beasts."
"From now on, we'll mind our own business!"
"Agreed!" Elder Long readily agreed.
This had always been his belief, and he had proposed it at the previous World Conference.
Unlike the first meeting, his proposal was smoothly passed this time.
No one had any objections.
It was clear that all countries now deeply understood that Ao Yuan was the strongest being on Blue Star.
Facing the current great crisis, the outcome with Ao Yuan and without him would be entirely different.
"Then Ao Yuan, we'll be leaving now."
"A few days from now, when the rift shows any abnormalities, I'll come and inform you."
Ao Yuan nodded noncommittally.
Facing this threat, not only humans were highly concerned.
Ao Yuan was also bound to be highly concerned.
After Elder Long and Bai Feng left, Dai Xiaomei pursed her lips and asked, "Ao Yuan... is it really that terrifying?"
Looking at the solemn expressions of Dai Xiaomei and Mozi, Ao Yuan nodded gently. "Yes."
Dai Xiaomei and Mozi's hearts sank.
Since even Ao Yuan said so, then this matter was naturally very terrifying.
"Hm?"
Suddenly, Ao Yuan seemed to sense something and paused slightly.
"What's wrong?" Mozi asked immediately, noticing Ao Yuan's change in expression.
"It's nothing."
A smile tugged at Ao Yuan's lips. "Just encountered a few little guys."
"Let's go and take a look together."
Saying that, Ao Yuan strode out.
Dai Xiaomei and Mozi exchanged glances and quickly followed behind Ao Yuan.
"Alas, hello everyone, I'm here to see the Dragon God."
"What? Do you think you can just see the Dragon God if you want to?"
"Go, go, go, humans are not welcome here!"
"We are really here to see the Dragon God, please go and inform him."
"Even if you can't summon the Dragon God, let Dai Xiaomei and Mozi come out."
"What? Dragon Emissary? Do you think you can just see the Dragon Emissary if you want to? Scram, scram, scram, get out of here quickly!"
...
Before they even got close, Ao Yuan, Dai Xiaomei, and Mozi heard a cacophony of voices.
"Is someone trying to break into the Yao Court?"
Dai Xiaomei and Mozi exchanged glances, and their brows furrowed.
Since the establishment of the Yao Court, apart from the seven deities they had encountered before, no one else had dared to trespass into the Yao Court.
"Let's go."
Ao Yuan, on the other hand, remained calm, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
He hadn't expected.
These people would actually come.
...