At that moment, the East Sea Dragon King stepped forward.
“Who is it? Who received the Dragon Emperor’s inheritance and the Divine Dragon Pearl? If you have the guts, step forward!” the East Sea Dragon King roared with fury.
The scene fell silent.
“West Sea Dragon King, it’s you! It must be you who got the Divine Dragon Pearl!” the East Sea Dragon King suddenly turned to the Little Green Dragon.
At his words, the other two Dragon Palaces quickly shifted their focus to the Little Green Dragon.
“East Sea Dragon King, you’re full of nonsense! I’d like to know who really got the Divine Dragon Pearl! In my view, it’s clearly you, since you’re the strongest and the most likely to have obtained it!” the Little Green Dragon retorted with a hint of anger.
His words prompted nods from the members of the other two Dragon Palaces.
Indeed, the East Sea Dragon King was the most likely candidate, a fact everyone understood.
“If I had the Divine Dragon Pearl, why would I hide it?” the East Sea Dragon King said coldly.
“Why wouldn’t you? Even if you have it for now, if the three Dragon Palaces united against you, your East Sea Dragon Palace wouldn’t stand a chance!” the Little Green Dragon shot back sharply.
“East Sea Dragon King, is it you?” the South Sea Dragon King asked.
The North Sea Dragon King added firmly, “East Sea Dragon King, it’s looking like you’re the most likely!”
“You… I’d like to ask if one of you two has the Divine Dragon Pearl. You were both silent just now, so maybe it’s one of you!” the East Sea Dragon King said, his gaze coldly fixed on the North and South Sea Dragon Kings.
“East Sea Dragon King, don’t slander us!” the North Sea Dragon King snapped back angrily.
The South Sea Dragon King said coldly, “East Sea Dragon King, I think the Divine Dragon Pearl is in your hands!”
They knew whether or not they had the pearl themselves.
For those who didn’t, they naturally suspected any of the other three, and in this situation, there was no way to be certain.
Boom!
As the argument grew heated, the Dragon Emperor’s stone statue suddenly transformed into a ten-clawed azure dragon.
“Silence, all of you!” the Dragon Emperor’s commanding voice thundered.
The scene instantly fell quiet.
“I have chosen my successor. Per my instructions, they will not reveal their identity now. No one is to inquire further! When the time is right, they will step forward and announce it, and then the entire dragon race must follow their command!” the Dragon Emperor’s majestic voice reverberated.
“Yes,” all the dragon race members present responded.
“Before my last shred of consciousness fades, I issue one final command to the dragon race: when the demon race attacks the human race, the dragon race must fully support the humans!” the Dragon Emperor declared.
He knew well that after his complete passing, his authority would vanish, and whether the dragon race would follow this command was uncertain.
Even his earlier command for the dragon race to obey his successor was uncertain in its future enforcement.
But he had to issue these commands!
“Support the humans?” The dragon race members were all shocked.
However, they weren’t entirely surprised by this command, as many had heard tales of the Dragon Emperor and the Human Emperor’s bond.
“Now, all of you leave the Hidden Dragon Abyss. This area will be sealed once more,” the Dragon Emperor said.
“We obey!”
The members of the four Dragon Palaces responded in unison.
The Dragon Emperor’s figure began to fade, clearly starting to dissipate completely.
“Let’s go!” The members of the four Dragon Palaces bowed to the Dragon Emperor and began to withdraw.
“Everyone, let’s move,” the Little Green Dragon said.
“Yes,” the West Sea Dragon Palace members responded.
Lin Yun bowed to the Dragon Emperor, then followed the West Sea Dragon Palace team out.
He was, of course, intensely curious about whether the Little Green Dragon had received the inheritance and the Divine Dragon Pearl, but he didn’t ask now.
The West Sea Dragon Palace’s Grand Elder and others also wanted to know but held back.
The four Dragon Palaces dispersed, taking different routes, so the other teams soon vanished from sight.
…
Outside the Hidden Dragon Abyss.
With a splash, the Little Green Dragon led the West Sea Dragon Palace team out smoothly.
“It’s finally over,” Lin Yun sighed.
No sooner had they emerged than they encountered the East Sea Dragon Palace team, who appeared aggressive.
“Dragon King, the East Sea Dragon Palace team doesn’t seem friendly,” the Grand Elder said.
Sure enough, as soon as he spoke, the East Sea Dragon Palace spoke up.
“West Sea Dragon King, I believe it’s you who got the inheritance and the Divine Dragon Pearl, isn’t it? You’re also a first-grade bloodline. Besides me, you’re the most likely!” the East Sea Dragon King said, his face full of anger.
“East Sea Dragon King, you’re quite the actor. Are you scheming to shift attention to me? It’s clear you’re the most likely to have the Divine Dragon Pearl!” the Little Green Dragon retorted, feigning anger.
Lin Yun stepped forward quickly, “East Sea Dragon King, no matter who it is, the Dragon Emperor has already instructed us not to inquire further. Are you really going to defy his will?”
“You…”
The East Sea Dragon King’s expression changed. He wanted to lash out at Lin Yun but, recalling the Dragon Emperor’s warning not to provoke him, held back.
“Let’s go!”
The East Sea Dragon King waved his hand, preparing to lead his team away.
With no clarity on who held the Divine Dragon Pearl, the East Sea Dragon Palace couldn’t declare war on the other three palaces to find it.
But the East Sea Dragon King was certain of one thing: he definitely didn’t have it!
This was why he was so furious.
“Hold on!” Lin Yun’s voice rang out loudly.
“What do you want now?” the East Sea Dragon King turned to face him.
“There’s still a personal grudge to settle,” Lin Yun said with a sly smile, his gaze falling on Ao Tiancheng in the East Sea Dragon Palace team.
“What do you mean?” Ao Tiancheng demanded, sensing Lin Yun’s stare.
“We haven’t fully settled our score. Since we’re about to leave, we should have a proper conclusion, don’t you think?” Lin Yun said, smiling.
“You mean you want to fight me again?” Ao Tiancheng’s face darkened.
“Exactly! A one-on-one duel to settle things once and for all. What do you say?” Lin Yun’s smile remained.
“Haha, I’d love nothing more!” Ao Tiancheng laughed.
He had been holding a grudge over Lin Yun. Though he hadn’t progressed far in the Dragon Emperor’s trials in that hall, he had gained something.
This gave him a measure of confidence.
