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Chapter 1133 - 903: Not Letting You Join_2

"Moreover, with the emergence of this Supreme Treasure of Heaven and Earth, it will surely attract covetous intentions from all corners, and even those reclusive otherworldly spirits will begin to stir. Since we’ve already planned, we must act swiftly and decisively!"

He leaned forward slightly, chuckling in a low voice, "I’m planning to join forces with the Ancient Ten Great Sects to act together. They’ve always had disagreements with the Demon Cultivators and especially disdain the Demon Realm Alliance.

In comparison, my identity as a living spirit of Heaven and Earth makes me their best ally. Plus, with you—being of the Human Race, you can naturally be accepted by the Ancient Ten Great Sects.

With your assistance to connect us, this plan will be even more secure! By then, with the Power of the Celestial Dao’s Remnant in our hands, we decide whom to cooperate with and bring into the Celestial Realm!"

Yan Xuan silently rolled his eyes, thinking, you’re really shameless, planning to take my Patriarch to ascend? Humph! My future self as the Black Tortoise hasn’t even spoken, who do you think you are?

He never imagined that the other guy was so informed, not only knowing about the Power of the Celestial Dao, but also hearing about Xiao Bai’s successful transformation into a Flood Dragon.

Jiang Yuan couldn’t help but smile wryly, waving his hand, "Ascension and all that is a matter for later. The Power of the Celestial Dao is already your share, so why put in all that hard work to snatch it?"

"Already my share? What do you mean, benefactor?" The Elder Dragon was shocked at the words, thinking to himself, could they have already plotted this and decided on the distribution?

No wonder he’s the benefactor who’s saved my life multiple times. To think he’s been considering me for such a good thing!

Privately, he was quite pleased and his face unwittingly showed a hint of joy.

"In fact, your origins are even greater than you know—you are the reincarnation of the Azure Dragon, one of the Four Symbols." Jiang Yuan tried his best to sound casual about the shocking news.

But from the three trembles of the tables and chairs formed by the Earth Attribute in the Underground Palace, it was clear the Elder Dragon was still quite shocked.

"That can’t be right?" The Elder Dragon never imagined such a revelation, stunned for a moment, and questioned, "The Azure Dragon is wood-attribute and symbolizes the vibrant spring in the east. I, being inherently of Earth Attribute, how could I be the reincarnation of the Azure Dragon?"

Yan Xuan was also very shocked, now looking the Elder Dragon up and down with interest, thinking, is this really the former Azure Dragon? It once fought alongside my previous life, and may join forces again to protect the Wilderness World in the future?

I don’t quite like this personality though, too arrogant by half.

But upon further thought, the Elder Dragon hasn’t yet been taken into the small courtyard for the Patriarch’s guidance, so being a bit arrogant is normal. I was even more arrogant in the past, and look how obedient I am now?

With the Patriarch here, there should be no problem; the worst case is hitting him with a staff a few times until he behaves, and in the future, we’ll surely become good friends!

This inconsistency in attributes... Jiang Yuan thought to himself, I’m puzzled too, but the system says so without explanation. To cover it up, let’s guess and explain a bit; once subsequent tasks come up, it’ll become clear.

He strategically sipped some tea, carefully choosing his words, "Perhaps when the Azure Dragon fell and its Divine Power dispersed into Heaven and Earth, it coincided with your early formation, and you absorbed the Azure Dragon’s Divine Power.

Since birth, you’ve had smooth sailing and rapid advancement in cultivation, all due to the blessing of the Power of Heaven and Earth.

The Heavenly Dao’s favor is naturally to aid your early ascension to become a Divine Beast. Thus, the mismatch in attributes is unimportant. As long as you’re willing and take on the respective duties, becoming the Ascendent Azure Dragon is your destiny.

The Power of the Celestial Dao, which the Demon Realm Alliance has hoarded for years, is essentially the foundation for the Four Symbols Divine Beasts’ ascension again. When you transform and ascend as the Azure Dragon, that portion of the power rightfully yours will naturally be absorbed by you; thus, no need to fight for it."

Yan Xuan chuckled, "My Patriarch is here to help you; I’m Yan Xuan, and soon we’ll..."

Before finishing, the Elder Dragon’s smile vanished, and his face turned grim, coldly saying, "Just say what you want me to do, benefactor, no need to use these baseless tales as excuses."

Jiang Yuan: ???

Didn’t you understand? I made it very clear: the trip is to help you ascend as the Azure Dragon. How can you not be pleased with such a great matter?

As for what you need to do, how would I know? The system hasn’t released the task yet.

However, judging from Yan Xuan’s task, it’s actually about finding ways to save and protect the Wilderness World.

It’s likely that the future Azure Dragon will also need to clear some blockage, just like I’ve started clearing it from the Demon Realm. So, hinting at it and getting him to accept and finish the conversation, we’ll wait for the next task.

While thinking this, he said, "As the Azure Dragon, one of the Four Symbols Divine Beasts, your calling naturally is to save the world..."

"There’s no need to say more." The Elder Dragon interrupted coldly, restraining himself, "I once thought you saved me out of kindness; I didn’t expect it to be another scheme.

Your words mirror those of Xuanyuan Yangguang back then—wanting to use me for your purposes and make me serve you. No wonder the Demon Race invaded and exterminated the Human Race; you, Humans, appear weak but are truly calculating, deserving your fate.

You’ve been preparing every step for today, haven’t you? I misjudged you, genuinely thinking you were one of the good ones. Out of consideration for the help you’ve given me, I won’t hold anything against you today; leave now."

With that, he stood up and waved, causing the layers of the Underground Palace to collapse, leaving only a wide passage leading straight to the surface.

"Damn your Immortal plate!" Yan Xuan witnessed this and immediately unleashed the Peak Tribulation Crossing Realm aura, instantly growing to over ten zhang, his tail whipping over directly, "Dare to speak to my Patriarch like that. Who do you think you are!"

"Boom!"

The Elder Dragon never expected that a seemingly insignificant little critter was actually a Peak Tribulation Crossing Realm Great Demon Beast!

The sensation of the aura came a fraction too late, and he was solidly knocked back into the earthen wall, causing the ground to start quaking.

[Special Task: Azure Dragon]

[Task 1: Within three months, find the Elder Dragon Zhou Jian and discuss the issue of power infusion from Heaven and Earth, upgrade him to Divine Beast Azure Dragon ascension, completed. Reward: Divinity +2, already issued]

[Task 2: Confirm that the Elder Dragon Zhou Jian is unwilling to take on the responsibilities of the Azure Dragon. You may use a special tool, the God-Beating Whip, to extract the Azure Dragon Divine Power from his body. Reward: Divinity +5]

Just as actions commenced, a new task was issued in rolling yellow dust within Jiang Yuan’s line of sight.

The system’s intention is clear: since the Elder Dragon refuses to be the Azure Dragon, then strip him of the Power of Heaven and Earth augmentation, and leave him out!

"Stop!" Seeing that the Elder Dragon was no match for Yan Xuan, Jiang Yuan quickly called out to stop him as Yan Xuan pressed the advantage and continued to fight.

He assumed this trip would be smooth, assisting an ascension to the Four Symbols Divine Beasts in the challenging End of Dharma Era. Jiang Yuan couldn’t fathom a reason why the Elder Dragon would refuse.

Yet things have unexpectedly turned out this way, and the idea of raising two dragons in the small courtyard is utterly dashed.

He patiently explained, "Zhou Jian, think carefully; your accomplishments today are entirely due to the Power of Heaven and Earth, and the cyan dragon divine power within you.

Nowadays, ascension to deity status is exceedingly difficult; if you’re unwilling to take up the saving duty, the cyan dragon divine power will be stripped away.

Without the Heavenly Dao’s favor, how could you simply ascend? Take this chance to reconsider?"

"Reconsider what? How to become your old slave?" The beaten Elder Dragon gasped arrogantly, "I am a spirit born from Heaven and Earth, indebted to no one. You hope to use a few fabrications to make me serve you?"

Ha! You’re worse than Xuanyuan Yangguang; at least he was forthright, unlike you, sinister and fake!

Bragging about stripping the cyan dragon divine power and taking away the Heavenly Dao’s favor? Who do you think you are!

If you’re capable, then take it; take it all! If you truly can, think of it as me generously gifting it. As for me, born as a pure Earth Body, what use have I for the Wood Attribute cyan dragon divine power anyway?

I’ve lived joyously and freely here, so give up on making me a slave."

Sneering, he glanced at Yan Xuan, scoffing, "The Elder Dragon maintains its pride, not like that spineless creature, willing to become a pet under Humans, calling them ’master’, losing face for all Demon Beasts—such shamelessness!"

"You’re courting death!" Yan Xuan had never been insulted like this and was about to strike fiercely when Jiang Yuan stopped him, "He draws strength from the earth he grows on. As long as he’s on this land, he receives endless power, and now aided by the Power of Heaven and Earth, you can’t kill him."

Jiang Yuan fetched the special task tool from his Storage Bag, an unspeakable oppressive force emanating from the God-Beating Whip.

Both Yan Xuan and Zhou Jian shivered slightly at once, looking at the Divine Artifact with slight fear, as if it could easily exterminate them!

He sighed helplessly, saying, "I’ve spoken all there is; since you’re still unwilling to accept responsibilities, after stripping the Azure Dragon Divine Power, you will be completely free. Hope you don’t regret it later."

Choosing the target, he swung the God-Beating Whip, a cold glint streaking forth, heading straight for the Elder Dragon Zhou Jian!