Free Web NovelChapter 428: Chapter 411: Dragon Emperor
As part of the Star Alliance, the Demon Heart Sect obviously wouldn’t be ignorant of the situation. Take the banquet Wang Meng was currently attending, for example. The people he was interacting with were all future rulers of the most powerful sects. This was a level the Demon Heart Sect could only look up to in awe. Moreover, given Wang Meng’s circumstances, his relationship with Lv Yuantian had to be excellent; otherwise, the academy’s dean would never have recommended him. This all indicated that Wang Meng had strong connections within the Star Alliance and was not someone an ordinary sect could afford to provoke.
This was the change brought about by status. Personal strength was now of secondary importance.
Wang Meng didn’t need to say a thing. These people would take the initiative to investigate and learn his preferences, including his friends in the Holy Hall. The subordinates didn’t know the reason why, only that an order had come from above: do not provoke Thunderlight Hall, especially certain individuals...
As for the Ten Thousand Demons Sect, it hadn’t been destroyed. On the contrary, it had grown even stronger.
There was always a reason for a sect’s strength. The Ten Thousand Demons Sect had a very clear objective. Although they had run into a brick wall with Wang Meng, they hadn’t suffered significant losses. The Ten Thousand Demons Sect understood that discretion was the better part of valor; they would rather lose some face in exchange for survival.
During this time, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect had annexed the Chanyin Sect and launched a massive invasion of the Demon Heart Sect’s territory.
They couldn’t afford to provoke the Holy Hall, but that didn’t mean they couldn’t provoke others.
With the Eight Great Castles Alliance also taking advantage of the crisis, the Demon Heart Sect was having a miserable time.
The strong preyed on the weak; this was inevitable. As Demon Cultivators who lacked the Demon Attribute, their gradual decline was a law of nature. Saint Cultivators had their path, and Demon Cultivators had theirs.
The Holy Hall’s prestige was currently soaring, and its power was growing. However, compared to its fame, its fundamental strength wasn’t as great as one might imagine.
Meanwhile, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect was truly in the limelight. Aside from not provoking the Holy Hall, they spared no one. Together with the Eight Great Castles Alliance, they gave off the impression of being able to split the world with the Holy Hall.
The perennially neutral Heaven-Dominating Hall was also not having an easy time. Without a doubt, once the Demon Heart Sect was dealt with, Heaven-Dominating Hall would be next.
In the Great Yuan Realm, the publicly acknowledged experts were undoubtedly figures like the No Illusion Demon Master Demon Ba and the Wind Celestial Venerable Lu Chenfeng. They were top-tier masters at the Great Perfection stage, standing at the apex of all Cultivators, gazing up at the final step toward ascension.
But in reality, those who reached this level would discover a strange phenomenon. The main focus for people like Demon Ba and Lu Chenfeng wasn’t ascension. They were still spending their energy on strengthening their sects, seizing resources, and improving their own power.
The reason was simple: they knew that above them, there were even more terrifying existences. These were the beings who were truly just one step away from ascension.
The Master of Star Alliance, the Lord of Pure Land, the Dragon Emperor, and the Extreme Dao Immortal Venerable!
The Master of Star Alliance controlled the most powerful organization of Cultivators in the Small Thousand World, making him truly one of a kind. He created the Star Alliance and built a legend, becoming an existence all Cultivators had to look up to.
The Lord of Pure Land. The Pure Land was the most powerful place within the Star Alliance. Although it belonged to the Star Alliance, it was also highly independent, and the Alliance’s rules did not apply there. For example, there was no Pure Land in the Slaughter Space. The Pure Land Knights were the sharpest sword in the Star Alliance’s hand, tasked specifically with punishing rebellion. Legend had it that the Pure Land held a world-shaking secret, and its Lord... was not human...
The Dragon Emperor, the final emperor of the Dragon Race. This proud and powerful race stood aloof from the world, ignoring everything. The pride of the Dragon Race was such that they disdained to fight for power and influence. As the commander of the Giant Dragons and the strongest of his race, he was undoubtedly one of the most powerful beings in existence.
The Extreme Dao Immortal Venerable, master of the Extreme Dao Alliance. This was an organization whose goal was to replace the Star Alliance. The fact that it continued to exist and grow, while the Star Alliance was powerless to stop it, was proof enough of its strength.
These four beings created and controlled the laws of survival in the Small Thousand World. They stood at the pinnacle of the world of Cultivators, gazing up at the moment of ascension.
The strongest Cultivators in the Star Alliance, like the No Illusion Demon Master, undoubtedly aimed to one day reach such a realm.
Under the rules of the Star Alliance, anything was possible.
The Pure Land was very exclusive and rarely accepted outsiders. Mingren’s direct selection had truly shaken the Star Alliance.
The Holy Hall’s massive jump in rank, as well as its generous resource allocation, were primarily boons granted by the Pure Land.
Jii Wanli and the others were incredibly envious and jealous of Mingren’s good fortune, but they wouldn’t show it. Doing so would be admitting defeat.
Mingren would also be fighting in the Battle of the Other Shore. This was a great opportunity for everyone to prove themselves.
It was also the best chance to make a name for oneself in a single battle.
Who would be number one of the younger generation!
After experiencing the so-called "elite gathering," Wang Meng and his two companions returned to the Little Holy Hall. He wasn’t sure if it was Lin Jinghao and Jii Wanli who had convinced her, but Linglong had become much more interested in the affairs of Human Cultivators.
Wang Meng knew it was time to have a good talk with Lv Yuantian.
When he found the Old Demon Dean, Lv Yuantian seemed to have been expecting him. He wasn’t surprised to see Wang Meng.
"Lord Dean."
"Have a seat." Lv Yuantian smiled. "I know you have many questions. I thought you’d be here sooner, but you’re not too late."
Wang Meng nodded. After this gathering, he understood just how difficult it was to become a member of the Star Alliance. Unlike Mingren, he didn’t possess a Holy Light Demon Collapse Body; he didn’t have such an obvious "qualification." Lv Yuantian had supported him far too much. To be honest, he couldn’t offer Lv Yuantian any benefits, and Wang Meng didn’t believe that the little he had done in the past was enough to merit such a strong recommendation.
"Lord Dean, why did you want me to become a member of the Star Alliance?" Wang Meng got straight to the point.
Lv Yuantian smiled faintly. "Do you think you’re qualified to be a member of the Star Alliance?"
"I am!" Wang Meng was confident in his own strength. "But..."
"Heh, you want to know why I’m helping you so much, don’t you?"
"Yes. I have no prior relationship with you, Lord Dean. I can see you’re a man who cherishes talent, but surely not to this extent. I was wondering if there was something you needed me to do."
Wang Meng didn’t believe in love or hate without reason. Especially for someone of Lv Yuantian’s status, there had to be a plan. Whether it was good or bad, now that things had reached this point, Wang Meng felt he deserved to know.
Lv Yuantian stood up. "Heh, it is time to tell you. The Extreme Dao Alliance was the first test, and you passed. The second test was reaching Minor Perfection to see if you had enough strength, and you passed that one as well. To be honest, even I was surprised. This was all arranged by the Saintess."
"The Saintess? The Star Alliance’s Saintess?"
"Of course. The so-called Saintess of the Extreme Dao Alliance is just a figurehead created by the Extreme Dao Immortal Venerable to oppose the Star Alliance at every turn. You don’t need to speculate; no one knows the reason except the Saintess herself."
"How can I meet the Saintess?"
"You’ve got quite an appetite, kid. Right now, even I can’t meet the Saintess easily. As for you... if you can place in the top three of the Battle of the Other Shore, you might have a chance," Lv Yuantian said. "Although this all started because of the Saintess, I’m quite pleased with you, little fellow. Keep working hard. Whether it’s for your own future or to strengthen your Holy Hall, you need immense power."
"Thank you, Lord Dean." Wang Meng stood and bowed deeply. To Lv Yuantian, it might have been a small matter, but he had truly helped the Holy Hall a great deal.
"I heard you have a good relationship with Mo Chen of the Taiyin Sect?" Lv Yuantian asked.
"Yes. Old Mo was the one who saved me when I escaped from the Extreme Dao Alliance last time," Wang Meng said.
Lv Yuantian nodded. "Then there’s Linglong. She’s of the Dragon Race. How did she end up here with us?"
Wang Meng’s heart jolted. ’Ma Tian’Er definitely wouldn’t have said anything. It seems Linglong’s identity can’t be hidden from those who are determined to find out.’
Lv Yuantian smiled faintly and waved his hand. "Don’t worry. The people from the Extreme Dao Alliance probably mentioned that there are members of the Demon Race in the Star Alliance. In fact, among the upper echelons, this is no secret. Now that you’re a member of the Star Alliance, you should know this as well. The Dragon Race and the Demon Race are also types of powerful Cultivators. The Pure Land is mostly populated by the Demon Race. And here’s a secret that’s not much of a secret: the Saintess is also from the Demon Race."
Master Wang’s worldview was truly turned upside down. If he hadn’t met Tu Mu first, he might have gotten hung up on this. But after what he had experienced, Wang Meng was of course not so narrow-minded. Humans, Demons, and Dragons—they were all sacred spirits of the world, with no inherent good or evil. As long as they could get along, there was no reason they couldn’t coexist.
Lv Yuantian was also observing Wang Meng’s expression. "Any thoughts?"
"Lord Dean, I believe that what exists is reasonable. I have no prejudice against the Demon Race. Linglong is from the Dragon Race. Her father is a friend of mine and entrusted her to my care. In truth, her own strength is formidable; he just asked me to look after her daily life."
In his bones, Wang Meng knew something even more clearly: in the Cultivation Realm, there was no good or evil, only one’s standpoint.
Lv Yuantian froze for a moment. "What’s her father’s name?"
"Tu Mu." Wang Meng couldn’t hide it. Linglong would have to live at the Cultivation Academy, which was within the Star Alliance’s domain. Judging from Lv Yuantian’s expression, he was likely used to this sort of thing.
Hearing the name Tu Mu, Lv Yuantian couldn’t help but tremble, crying out involuntarily, "The Dragon Emperor!"
"The Dragon Emperor?" Wang Meng was stunned. ’The Dragon Race is the imperial family among the Giant Dragons!’
"Dragon Emperor Tu Mu, one of the four great powerhouses of the Small Thousand World! The strongest of the Dragon Race, commander of the Giant Dragons! He is an existence on par with the Master of Star Alliance, the Lord of Pure Land, and the Extreme Dao Immortal Venerable!"
Lv Yuantian’s voice even held a trace of yearning. "Not many people know that name. You’re one lucky kid, managing to get connected with the Dragon Emperor. And he even entrusted the Dragon Princess to your care."
Wang Meng knew Tu Mu was powerful, but seeing how easygoing he was, he had assumed Tu Mu was just a relatively strong member of the Dragon Race. He never expected him to be so ridiculously powerful.
"Sigh, the Dragon Race has always been a peak life form, but it’s a pity they’ve become so rare. The Dragon Emperor is probably becoming a king with no subjects. Back when faced with a choice, the Dragon Race chose to be conservative, while the Demon Race chose to change. Now, it’s been proven that the Demon Race was right. It seems the Dragon Emperor wants to try something new as well..." Lv Yuantian stared intently at Wang Meng, making his hair stand on end.
"Ahem, Lord Dean, if you have something to say, just say it. Staring at me like that is making my heart race."
Lv Yuantian shook his head. "Just what is so special about you, kid? The Saintess takes a special interest in you, and now the Dragon Emperor places so much importance on you. Don’t tell me he thinks you can solve the Dragon Race’s problems? He even gave you his princess. Could it be he wants you to become the Dragon Race’s prince consort?"
Wang Meng nearly choked. ’Prince consort to the Dragon Race? What the hell? That’s way too over the top. Linglong is certainly beautiful, but she’s someone to be admired from a distance. I still prefer types like Yang Ying and Ma Tian’Er.’
"Ahem, Dean, don’t scare me!"
"Silly brat, why would I scare you? This is something all Cultivators dream of! Don’t you know? When a member of the Demon Race or Dragon Race joins with a human, their life force and power are shared. This can directly extend one’s lifespan and enhance one’s talent. It’s more precious than anything!"
Lv Yuantian laughed. This kid truly didn’t know how good he had it. This was a golden opportunity, thanks to his proximity.
Wang Meng shrugged. "Not really interested."
Lv Yuantian stared at Wang Meng. From the look on his face, he wasn’t pretending. This kid really was a freak.
"Pay more attention to the information in your Star Ring. Now that you’ve entered Minor Perfection, you need to seize some opportunities. That thing isn’t just for show," Lv Yuantian said.
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