Chapter 6165 Joint Test
The elder smiled, his posture humble yet dignified.
He bowed slightly, his tone respectful and polite:
“Leader Longyuan, I have long admired your name. Meeting you today, I can see that you are indeed extraordinary and admirable.”
Long Yuan’s lips curled up slightly, forming a smile that was neither a smile nor a frown, and he said calmly, “It’s rather unexpected that the Great Elder of the Temple has come in person. May I ask what brings the Great Elder here?”
The Great Elder smiled faintly and took out a jade slip from his sleeve; it was a dark red communication jade slip.
“Leader of the Dragon Abyss, before the nobles left the Dragon Clan and joined the Demon Clan, they had cooperated with my temple for a short time.”
This jade slip is a communication tool left over from the past. Now, I have come with this jade slip to discuss a cooperation agreement with you, Sir.
“cooperate?”
A glimmer of amusement flashed across Long Yuan’s eyes, and he raised his hand to signal the Grand Elder to continue.
The Great Elder nodded, his expression becoming serious: “Chief Longyuan must have heard that a young cultivator with the Golden Dragon bloodline has recently appeared in the Fourteenth Heaven, named David.”
This brat is only a third-rank Upper God, yet he has destroyed three of my temple’s sacred mountains, killed three of my temple’s True God elders, and two of the Ghost Clan’s Holy Venerates who were about to be resurrected.
He paused for a moment, his gaze falling on Long Yuan: “This boy is said to be a descendant of the Dragon Clan emperor, and has close ties with the orthodox Dragon Clan. However, the nobles and the orthodox Dragon Clan have been sworn enemies for generations.”
The enemy of my enemy is my friend. I came here to join you nobles in killing this bastard.
After listening, Long Yuan’s smile remained unchanged, but a barely perceptible chill radiated from his eyes.
“Join forces to kill David?”
He repeated in a low voice, a hint of amusement in his voice, “Elder, you make it sound so easy. But why should I trust you?”
The Grand Elder remained calm and spoke sincerely, “Head Longyuan, my temple has no enmity with the nobles. David is the nobles’ mortal enemy, and also my temple’s mortal enemy. We have a common enemy, so it’s natural that we have a basis for cooperation.”
“Common enemies?”
Long Yuan suddenly laughed, a laugh that was laced with sarcasm.
“Elder, your temple is a great power with many experts. Is a mere third-level Upper God cultivator worth all this effort? I think you came to us as a pawn because you can’t handle it yourself?”
The Grand Elder’s expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and laughed, “Chief Longyuan was just joking. If my temple can’t handle it, why should we cooperate with the nobles?”
However, David possesses the Golden Dragon bloodline and may have the support of the Dragon Clan. If our temple acts rashly, we risk falling into the Dragon Clan’s trap.
The nobles and the dragons have been enemies for generations, and the nobles know the dragons best. If the nobles are willing to act, the chances of victory will certainly be greater.
Long Yuan did not speak, but only looked at the Great Elder quietly.
That gaze seemed to penetrate people’s hearts.
The older man felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, but he still smiled without showing the slightest hint of embarrassment.
After a while, Long Yuan slowly spoke: “Elder, you have said so much, all you want is for my Demon Dragon bloodline to act and get rid of David for your temple. But have you ever considered why I should help you?”
The Great Elder quickly said, “Chief Longyuan, you are mistaken. You are not helping my temple, but helping your own nobles.”
David possesses the Dragon Emperor bloodline, the hope of the orthodox dragon race. Once he grows up, he will surely lead the orthodox dragon race to take revenge against the nobles. At that time, the nobles will most likely…
“Afraid of what?”
Long Yuan interrupted his words, his tone suddenly turning cold.
“Elder, are you threatening me?”
The elder’s expression changed, and he quickly waved his hand: “No, no. I was just telling the truth and didn’t mean to threaten you.”
Long Yuan stared at him coldly, his aura slightly increased, and an invisible pressure enveloped the entire hall.
The elder’s forehead was covered in cold sweat, but he stubbornly refused to give up.
A moment later, Long Yuan suddenly smiled.
That smile, unlike the previous mockery, contained a hint of satisfaction and a hint of amusement.
“Elder, you are indeed an extraordinary figure.”
He said calmly, “You have some nerve to say such things to me.”
The Grand Elder immediately bowed: “Chief Longyuan, you overpraise me. I sincerely wish to cooperate with you.”
Long Yuan nodded, his tone softening slightly. “I will consider this cooperation. However, this is an important matter, and I need time to consider it. Elder, please return first. I will give you an answer after I have thought it through.”
The older man was a little surprised, a glimmer of disappointment flashing in his eyes, but he knew he couldn’t force the issue.
He bowed respectfully and said, “Then, if you will excuse me. If the Longyuan Chief decides, he can send someone to contact my temple at any time. My temple’s doors are always open to all nobles.”
Long Yuan nodded and gestured for the guest to leave.
The Great Elder turned and left, quickly disappearing outside the Demonic Dragon Palace.
Inside the hall, silence fell again.
A burly demon dragon elder stepped forward, frowned, and said, “Chief, why don’t you just agree to his request? Since David is from the Dragon Emperor bloodline, he will definitely pose a great threat to our demon dragon bloodline. Wouldn’t it be better if we could use the power of the temple to eliminate him?”
The other elders nodded in agreement: “Yes, leader. David destroyed three sacred mountains of the temple and killed three elders of the True Immortal Realm. His strength should not be underestimated.”
If we let him continue to develop, he will surely become a major threat in the future. It would be best if we exploit his current weakness and join forces with the temple to eliminate him.
Long Yuan glanced at them and said calmly, “Do you think the Temple really wants to cooperate with us?”
The elders exchanged glances but remained silent.
Long Yuan sneered: “Those old foxes in the temple never do anything without seeking profit.”
They only asked us to cooperate because they wanted to use us to do their dirty work, so we could deal with David while they reaped the profits. As for whether they would break their promise afterward, that’s hard to say.
He paused for a moment, then continued, “Besides, that David… is he really a descendant of the Dragon Emperor? Even if he is, does he really have the Dragon Clan’s backing? We don’t know any of this. Acting rashly will only lead us into the temple’s trap.”
Several elders nodded thoughtfully.
Long Yuan waved his hand: “This matter isn’t urgent. First, send someone to investigate David’s background. We’ll make a plan once we find out.”
“Yes!”
An elder accepted the order and left.
Then, a dragon elder in charge of intelligence rushed into the hall, knelt on one knee, and said hurriedly, “Reporting to the leader, something terrible has happened!”
Long Yuan frowned: “What’s wrong?”
The elder raised his head and said in a deep voice, “I just received news that the Heavenly Dragon bloodline… has emerged from the mountains!”
“What?!”
Long Yuan suddenly stood up, a glimmer of surprise flashing in his eyes.