Chapter 2151: Bound Dragon Subduing Demon Formation

A dragon’s inner core might gradually dissipate with its death, but a dragon pearl will not. Furthermore, dragon pearls contain the purest energy between heaven and earth, making them suitable for cultivators of all races.

If swallowed by human cultivators, it can dramatically increase their cultivation by an unknown number of years. They can also receive assistance from the dragon pearl for breakthroughs throughout their lives.

When consumed by demons, they directly digest and absorb the power within, elevating their strength to a new level.

However, the formation of dragon pearls is extremely rare; not even a hundred dragons might produce one. Finding a dragon's corpse in the world is already uncommon, let alone a dragon pearl.

But in this Ten Thousand Dragon Tomb, everything becomes possible.

The starlight emanating from many caves just now must be the radiance emitted by condensed dragon pearls.

Several demons thought to themselves that after this important matter was concluded, they would definitely return to loot all these treasures. After cultivating for some time with them, they might even grow to the level of the Shadow Demon King, or perhaps even reach the legendary Lord of Slaughter.

As they thought of this, their breathing quickened.

In contrast, Zuan was mostly disappointed at this moment, as he had found no trace of the Divine Dragon Immortality Herb.

Although this place was vast, his divine sense was now incredibly powerful. Furthermore, the Divine Dragon Immortality Herb would surely exhibit various unusual phenomena, making it impossible for his divine sense to overlook it.

“Didn’t you find it?” Shang Liuyu asked, looking at him worriedly.

During their time together, she had found an opportunity to privately ask Zuan why he was on the demon side. She thought that even if he had rushed over immediately after receiving her message, he shouldn't have arrived so quickly.

Zuan then told her about seeking the Divine Dragon Immortality Herb to save Qiu Honglei.

Upon learning of Chu Chuyan and Qiu Honglei's plight, she was greatly shocked. Although they weren't particularly close, they had all lived in Mingyue City for several years back then, constantly crossing paths.

Learning that Zuan was searching for the Divine Dragon Immortality Herb to save them, her opinion of him improved somewhat. At least the anger in her heart softened a bit.

Of course, if he hadn't also become involved with her elder sister midway, she would probably have admired his deep affection even more.

“No,” Zuan's voice was a little disheartened. Having expended so much effort to come here, the feeling of dashed hope was truly disheartening.

Seeing his distress, Shang Liuyu comforted him, “Although it’s not here, the Ten Thousand Dragon Tomb is so vast; perhaps it’s in other places. For instance, the places those demons and hellish fiends are looking for are definitely not here, right?”

Zuan’s heart stirred. Indeed, Karchir and the other demons remained composed, clearly not having reached their destination yet. It seemed this Ten Thousand Dragon Tomb still held many secrets, and there might still be a chance to find the Divine Dragon Immortality Herb.

“Thank you!” With such a kind and intelligent girl comforting him by his side, his heart suddenly felt much warmer.

Sensing that his spirits had lifted, Shang Liuyu smiled faintly, and said nothing more.

Failing to find the Divine Dragon Immortality Herb, Zuan immediately felt bored, and had no interest in continuing to watch the dragon remains being buried. He returned directly to the main hall.

The other sea tribes didn't think much of it. The Dragon King's willingness to attend in person was already a great honor. How could they ask him to continue participating in the subsequent trivial matters? So, some sea tribe elders, along with the dragons' families, continued the funeral.

After Zuan returned to the main hall, he suddenly sensed something amiss. Looking up, he saw Ao Yong with a group of his trusted subordinates guarding various parts of the hall, subtly surrounding him.

“What is Ao Yong doing?” Shang Liuyu’s expression also changed. Unfortunately, her current status made it difficult for her to openly reprimand him.

Zuan noticed that the sea tribe elders who had just agreed to let others in also seemed to subtly side with Ao Yong.

“What are you doing?” Zuan asked coldly.

“What are we doing?” Ao Yong sneered. “Today, in front of the Dragon God, we will prove that you are unworthy of being the Dragon King!”

Zuan raised an eyebrow. This guy’s choice was truly unexpected.

Shang Liuyu was even more shocked and angered. She had previously told Zuan that with Ao Yong's entry, there would be more helpers from the sea tribe. Who would have expected him to pull such a stunt?

At this moment, the Fear Shadow Demon and the other figures, along with Karchir, all had very strange expressions. How to describe that feeling? It was as if a group of heavily armed bandits were about to pull off a big heist, only to be ambushed by a few petty thugs on the way.

“How dare you!” Shang Liuyu finally couldn't hold back. She immediately scolded on Zuan’s behalf, “Do you know what you’re doing!”

“How could I not know?” Ao Yong snorted, pointing at Zuan and saying, “Do you think this guy is fit to be the Dragon King? What proper things has he done all these years? Every day he only knows how to go out philandering, seducing women from various races, even defiling the wives and concubines of many ministers and generals in the Dragon Palace, leaving everyone furious but afraid to speak up. By the Dragon God, is this something a king of a race should do?”

Zuan nodded. “Indeed, it’s disgraceful.”

The former Dragon King’s actions were truly absurd, especially his fetish for other men’s wives. He even started a trend in the Dragon Palace where people offered their wives for favors, which was utterly outrageous.

If he hadn't behaved so outrageously in his daily life, with the Dragon King’s cultivation and strength, he wouldn't have been silently replaced by a demon.

Ao Yong was speechless. He had originally expected the Dragon King to refute him, and had prepared a barrage of moral condemnations to severely criticize him. Who would have thought the other party would simply admit it?

This threw him off completely!

At this moment, a sea tribe elder nearby cleared his throat, seemingly reminding him.

Ao Yong finally reacted. “Since you know, it’s best you do this. Now, in the presence of the True Dragon God, voluntarily abdicate. I promise to spare your life and ensure you a lifetime of glory and wealth.”

Zuan smiled. “I chase women, I’m neglectful of my duties, but I know I’m a good Dragon King. You? What gives you the confidence to contend with me for this position?”

“Heh heh, outside, we truly couldn’t do anything to you. But your mistake was agreeing to let us enter this Ten Thousand Dragon Tomb,” Ao Yong chuckled triumphantly. With a wave of his hand, his trusted subordinates and the sea tribe elders began casting spells, muttering incantations.

The entire hall floor suddenly lit up, and lines of runic formations began to appear. The entire hall filled with a mysterious aura.

“Dragon-Binding Demon-Subduing Array?” Shang Liuyu’s face changed. She immediately realized what it was.

Ao Yong was a little surprised. “I didn’t expect a mere maid like you to be so knowledgeable. Indeed, this is the Dragon-Binding Demon-Subduing Array that I obtained after great effort. Within this array, all dragon-kind’s strength will be suppressed to only half of their usual power. Other sea tribes can at most display seventy to eighty percent of their strength. And I have already prepared exemption talismans for my side. How can you fight me now?”

As he spoke, he grew increasingly triumphant, thinking that after slaying the Dragon King here, he could succeed him as the new Dragon King.

After leaving, he could simply find an excuse, saying the Dragon King died suddenly. Even if those outside suspected something, they would be helpless. The deed would be done. He was destined to be the Dragon King!

Then, his sister-in-law would be his!

Thinking of Shang Hongyu, who had been even more alluring than usual recently, his heart burned with desire.

Hmph, it would be best if she yielded to me then.

If she dared to refuse, he would use the child in her womb as a threat. At that point, she would most likely have to submit to him.

However, that illegitimate child would be a hidden danger in the future. After some time, once Shang Hongyu conceived his own offspring, he would secretly dispose of that bastard child.

Once they had a child together, Shang Hongyu would probably resign herself to her fate.

Oh dear, would this make me seem too wicked?

Ao Yong had already begun to fantasize about his happy and prosperous life with Shang Hongyu, and the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curl upwards slightly.

Watching him grin foolishly, Zuan couldn’t help but sigh. “Is this ‘great array’ truly your trump card?”

“What, is that not enough?” Seeing his consistently calm demeanor, Ao Yong’s heart sank. Did the other party have some trump card he didn’t know about?