Since the formation of the four dragon palaces, there had only been minor skirmishes over the years, never a full-scale war.
But if that treasure was truly the Dragon Pearl, none of the four dragon palaces would yield.
“Dragon King, all the plants in this sealed area seem malnourished, with no rare treasures growing. It’s highly likely the Dragon Pearl absorbed their energy,” the West Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder said.
The other dragon palace teams could no longer hold back.
“That must be the Dragon Pearl! Quick, charge! Grab it!” the South Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder shouted, leading the rush.
The South Sea Dragon Palace members swiftly followed, charging towards the giant azure dragon statue.
“You South Sea Dragon Palace dare to claim it? Have you asked the East Sea Dragon Palace?” the East Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder roared, rushing to intercept. A battle erupted instantly.
Normally, the South Sea Dragon Palace was respectful towards the East Sea Dragon Palace, but now they fought without hesitation.
For the Dragon Pearl, nothing else mattered.
“Quick, charge!” The North Sea Dragon Palace members also rushed forward frantically.
Seeing this, the South Sea and East Sea Dragon Palaces turned to intercept them.
A chaotic battle exploded.
Anyone who dared rush ahead was immediately attacked and blocked.
Lin Yun witnessed a dragon clan member being killed.
This time, lives were truly lost.
In past conflicts within the Submerged Dragon Abyss, everyone exercised restraint, injuring but not killing, a rule the four dragon palaces tacitly followed.
Now, all sides ignored this unspoken rule, striking with lethal intent regardless of the cost.
“Dragon King, let’s charge and seize the pearl. With our numbers, we have a good chance!” the West Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder urged.
Little Green Dragon nodded, “Alright, everyone prepare…”
Before he could finish, Lin Yun stopped him.
“Little Green Dragon, hold on. Calm down. They’re all crazed over the Dragon Pearl. Let them fight and wear each other out. We should preserve our strength,” Lin Yun said.
“You’re right, kid,” Little Green Dragon took a deep breath.
The prospect of the Dragon Pearl had clouded his judgment, but Lin Yun’s words brought clarity.
Letting the others fight would deplete their strength, giving the West Sea Dragon Palace an advantage.
“But if we just wait here and someone grabs the Dragon Pearl first, what then?” the Second Elder asked anxiously.
Standing idle before such a treasure was unbearable.
“It won’t be that easy. Even if someone gets the Dragon Pearl, it’ll be a hot potato. The situation is already chaotic, and this could spark a war among the four dragon palaces. No one can control what happens next,” Lin Yun said gravely.
Lin Yun knew that, given the Dragon Pearl’s importance, whichever palace claimed it would face attacks from the other three.
Even the mighty East Sea Dragon Palace would be no exception.
It was a case of the innocent suffering for possessing a treasure.
Lin Yun realised that even if the West Sea Dragon Palace seized it, it might bring disaster rather than fortune.
“Elder Lin Yun is right. The Dragon Pearl is a hot potato. Whoever gets it risks being besieged by the other three palaces,” the West Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder nodded.
In the battlefield:
“Damn it, the West Sea Dragon Palace is sitting back, watching us fight. They’re preserving strength to swoop in!” the East Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder roared.
This was not what he wanted.
But the chaotic battle left him no choice. Even knowing the West Sea Dragon Palace’s strategy, he couldn’t stop fighting. The battle couldn’t be halted.
After a brief clash:
“Dragon King, I think it’s time to move,” the West Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder said.
“Alright. Everyone, charge. But don’t rush for the Dragon Pearl yet. First, target the East Sea Dragon Palace’s forces. Weaken them, then go for the pearl,” Little Green Dragon ordered.
Grabbing the Dragon Pearl too early would make them a target. Better to cripple the East Sea Dragon Palace first, then seize it.
“Charge!”
The West Sea Dragon Palace members, following orders, rushed into the fray, targeting the East Sea Dragon Palace.
Already battling the other two palaces, the East Sea Dragon Palace’s situation worsened as the West Sea Dragon Palace focused their attack.
The East Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder, already fighting the South Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder, was now flanked by Little Green Dragon and the West Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder. His situation deteriorated rapidly.
Boom!
Caught in the crossfire, the East Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder was struck by a dragon claw from the West Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder, leaving a gruesome wound on his back.
Though a formidable eight-claw dragon, he was no match for two eight-claw Great Elders and a seven-claw Little Green Dragon.
The South Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder was no ally, likely to turn on Little Green Dragon next.
But the West Sea Dragon Palace wasn’t worried. They had the most forces here.
“You wretched bastards, daring to attack my East Sea Dragon Palace!” the wounded East Sea Dragon Palace’s Great Elder roared in fury.
“You rely on your East Sea Dragon Palace’s strength to act arrogantly. And now you dare speak such bold words?” Little Green Dragon retorted sharply.
Roar!
“Who dares touch my East Sea Dragon Palace!”
A piercing dragon roar echoed from far away, carrying a terrifying, soul-shaking power that made even Lin Yun’s heart tremble.
