A figure abruptly appeared before them. They hadn't felt any sensation of how he had appeared.
It was a man wearing a loose, pale gold robe.
He exuded a heavy aura of majesty, stirring an impulse within their hearts to submit.
He was exceedingly handsome, with chiseled features and an air of rugged masculinity.
Upon seeing him, Bai Feng, Mo Zi, and Dai Xiaomei were initially startled, observing the suddenly appearing man with extreme vigilance.
They were not weak; they could be considered among the top experts in Da Xia, even on Blue Star.
If even they couldn't detect how this man had appeared, he was clearly an immense powerhouse.
And an unknown, powerful figure appearing on Mount Tai Bai could only be a bad omen.
Those who come are not good, and those who are good do not come!
However.
Immediately after, as if noticing something, their vigilant expressions shifted, replaced by sheer astonishment.
"Horns?"
"No, 'dragon horns' would be more fitting!"
"How can a person have dragon horns? And shouldn't Ao Yuan be the only one with dragon horns in the world now?"
The three exchanged silent glances, understanding each other's thoughts.
However.
Seeing the dragon horns on the man's head, they truly noticed something unusual.
These dragon horns were very similar to Ao Yuan's dragon horns.
They were like a miniaturized version of Ao Yuan's dragon horns.
"What? You don't recognize me?"
The man spread his hands wide, looking at them with a half-smile.
In an instant.
Bai Feng, Dai Xiaomei, and Mo Zi froze.
Because!
The man's voice was very similar to Ao Yuan's.
No, it couldn't be called similar anymore; it was distinctly Ao Yuan's voice.
"Daidaidai?"
"Your Highness, the Guardian Beast?"
The three questioned tentatively, their voices filled with doubt.
"I thought you wouldn't recognize me," Ao Yuan said with a smile.
But as he spoke, the three were once again jolted.
Ao Yuan!
It really was Ao Yuan!
Ao Yuan had successfully transformed!
At this moment, their eyes darted back and forth across Ao Yuan, their eyes wide in disbelief.
A demon beast transforming!
Excluding Bai Ling, Ao Yuan was the first demon beast to transform on Blue Star!
And they understood better than anyone what this meant.
It signified that Ao Yuan's strength had reached another level!
Sensing their shocked gazes, Ao Yuan felt a surge of happiness.
This was a transformation.
The thing he had been thinking about since his rebirth had finally been achieved.
"What were you guys talking about just now?"
After waiting for a moment and seeing that the three still hadn't recovered, Ao Yuan asked with amusement.
Hearing this, the three snapped back to reality.
Dai Xiaomei and Mo Zi looked at Ao Yuan, then collectively turned their gaze to Bai Feng. Although they had many questions they wanted to ask, they knew that Bai Feng's matter was the priority.
"It's... the matter of various countries wanting to target demon beasts."
...
Bai Feng did not hide anything and truthfully recounted what he knew.
After listening to Bai Feng's words in silence, Ao Yuan's expression was calm.
Yet, the oppressive aura emanating from him had intensified significantly.
"You're saying... various countries want to take action against demon beasts?"
"A meeting has already been convened about this? Elder Long also attended, but there's no news yet?"
Taking a deep breath, Ao Yuan said expressionlessly.
"Yes," Bai Feng affirmed directly.
"Where are they holding the meeting?"
"At..."
Bai Feng immediately provided a location.
"You all wait here, I'll be back in a moment!"
As he spoke, Ao Yuan's voice vanished from their sight as if he had never been there.
"Minister Bai, this matter..." Dai Xiaomei asked hesitantly, standing in place.
Although Mo Zi remained silent, the deep worry in her eyes conveyed everything.
"Don't worry."
Bai Feng took a deep breath and then exhaled, saying, "We should trust His Highness, the Guardian Beast."
"He won't disappoint us."
Hearing this, Dai Xiaomei and Mo Zi pursed their lips and remained silent.
Their gazes were fixed on the distant horizon.
They naturally believed Ao Yuan could resolve this matter, but their concern was the relationship between humans and demon beasts.
Perhaps... in the not-too-distant future...
At the same time.
On that small island.
The discussion was ongoing.
And as time passed, the discussion delved deeper.
They had perfectly explored all the potential chain reactions that would occur later.
And they had found solutions for each of these problems.
In their view... this operation against demon beasts would ultimately result in a human victory.
And it would be with minimal cost, with no need to care about the other demon beasts.
Only Ao Yuan required close observation, and that was all.
"I think this is an excellent plan!"
"We can implement it right away!" exclaimed Gao Xiong loudly.
"Yes, yes, if we proceed according to our plan, the demon beasts will have nowhere to escape!"
"Then Blue Star will remain the world of us humans, and we can peacefully deal with the creatures in the small world!"
"This is definitely a very good thing for us!"
The leaders of the various countries below also chimed in.
Amidst the noisy voices, only Elder Long sat quietly to the side.
He looked at the leaders of the various nations, who were filled with excitement, and opened his mouth as if to persuade them, but didn't know how.
He had listened to this plan.
He had to admit that the plan was indeed perfect.
But they had forgotten one thing: a plan is just a plan, and reality is reality!
And Ao Yuan!
He alone could shatter all their plans.
This was beyond doubt!
And if they were allowed to proceed, a great war would be unavoidable.
Even if humanity did win in the end, it would be a pyrrhic victory!
"I don't think your plan is good!"
Finally, Elder Long couldn't help but step forward and declare, "Demon beasts and humans should coexist peacefully; that is the right way!"
Elder Long's voice was not loud, but it silenced the entire venue.
All eyes turned to him.
There was mockery, sneering, and amusement, but not a hint of trust!
"Elder Long, we've repeatedly asked you not to speak, yet you insist."
"Fine... now I tell you to get out!"
"You are not welcome at this World Conference!"
Gao Xiong's tone shifted from calm to sharp, and by the time he uttered the last sentence, he pointed directly at Elder Long, his intentions obvious.
"Get out!"
"Get out!"
"Get out!"
...
The leaders of the nations below, upon hearing this, did not speak up for Elder Long; they all echoed Gao Xiong's words.
The taunts from all sides surged like a tide.
Elder Long did not move, standing rooted to the spot!
Regardless of what others thought, he had to do his utmost to prevent this war!
...