At this moment, the entire scene fell into a deathly silence.
Countless incredulous gazes fixed on Little Green Dragon, filled with awe.
Before this, the East Sea Dragon King had been the dragon clan’s most powerful individual.
Yet such a formidable figure had just been killed?
The psychological shock and impact this scene had on every dragon clan member present was immense.
Even the members of the East Sea Dragon Palace were so stunned by Little Green Dragon’s might that they froze in place, not daring to make the slightest move.
Little Green Dragon immediately lifted the East Sea Dragon King’s massive corpse.
“The East Sea Dragon King defied the Dragon Emperor and violated his decree. I have slain him. Who else refuses to obey the Dragon Emperor’s will?”
Little Green Dragon’s commanding presence radiated as he shouted sternly.
The scene remained silent. Even the East Sea Dragon Palace members dared not utter a single word of dissent.
Why did Little Green Dragon choose to kill the East Sea Dragon King, the clan’s top powerhouse, instead of subduing him?
First, their longstanding enmity made reconciliation unlikely. Second, Little Green Dragon aimed to thoroughly intimidate the three Dragon Palaces by this act.
By killing the East Sea Dragon King, he showed that even someone as powerful as him would face death for defiance.
Without such a sacrifice, true deterrence would have been impossible.
The execution of the East Sea Dragon King, as a warning to others, proved highly effective.
Little Green Dragon’s gaze swept the crowd. Wherever it landed, dragon clan members lowered their heads, none daring to meet his eyes.
“Since no one speaks, does that mean you all agree to follow the Dragon Emperor’s decree and allow me, his successor, to reunite the dragon clan?” Little Green Dragon’s voice boomed across the field.
The Grand Elder of the East Sea Dragon Palace exchanged glances with a few other elders before they stepped forward.
“We are willing to follow the West Sea Dragon King’s commands.”
The East Sea Dragon Palace elders shouted in unison.
They knew their palace had long-standing grudges with the West Sea Dragon Palace, and with their Dragon King just killed, refusing to pledge loyalty now would put them in grave danger.
“We too are willing to follow the West Sea Dragon King’s commands.”
The East Sea Dragon Palace members quickly stepped forward, echoing the cry.
With their elders taking the lead, they had no choice but to follow.
Ten claws were an absolute symbol of strength.
In the face of such power, what option was there but submission?
Moreover, the Dragon Emperor had indeed left a decree for his successor to reunite the clan. Little Green Dragon’s actions were legitimate, and the Dragon Emperor was a god-like figure in the hearts of many dragon clan members.
“Good.”
Seeing this, Little Green Dragon nodded.
He then turned to the South Sea Dragon King and North Sea Dragon King.
“You two Dragon Kings, will you defy the Dragon Emperor’s decree, or will you comply?” Little Green Dragon asked, holding the East Sea Dragon King’s corpse.
Feeling his gaze, both Dragon Kings trembled, their hearts filled with dread.
The South Sea Dragon King immediately said, “On behalf of the South Sea Dragon Palace, I pledge allegiance to the West Sea Dragon King.”
“On behalf of the North Sea Dragon Palace, I pledge allegiance,” the North Sea Dragon King quickly added.
The East Sea Dragon King’s fate was a stark warning. Defiance would likely mean death.
With their pledges, the three Dragon Palaces fully submitted.
“Excellent. I now formally declare that the dragon clan is reunited. From this day forward, I will rule the dragon clan.” Little Green Dragon’s presence was commanding.
The West Sea Dragon Palace members were naturally overjoyed. Their palace had finally achieved reunification.
With Little Green Dragon’s ten-claw strength, he could undeniably command the entire clan.
Even in the dragon clan, strength reigned supreme.
At this moment, the Grand Elder of the West Sea Dragon Palace stepped forward.
“Our West Sea Dragon King has now reunited the dragon clan. He should be revered as the ‘Dragon Emperor.’ All of you, pay your respects to the new Dragon Emperor.” The Grand Elder shouted.
“Pay respects to the new Dragon Emperor.”
“Pay respects to the new Dragon Emperor.”
“Pay respects to the new Dragon Emperor.”
In an instant, all members of the four Dragon Palaces, including the West Sea Dragon Palace, knelt and saluted Little Green Dragon. The North Sea and South Sea Dragon Kings were no exception.
This day was destined to be etched in the dragon clan’s history, forever remembered.
The dragon clan, divided for hundreds of thousands of years, was now reunited.
Seeing this, Lin Yun smiled happily. “Little Green Dragon has truly done it.”
Lin Yun was genuinely thrilled for Little Green Dragon’s success in reuniting the clan.
Little Green Dragon surveyed the crowd. “From this day forward, there will be no more internal strife in our dragon clan. Our influence in the Endless Sea will expand once again.”
Though the dragon clan had long been a dominant force in the Endless Sea, its influence had waned since splitting into four palaces.
Little Green Dragon continued, “South Sea Dragon King, North Sea Dragon King, and all elders of the three Dragon Palaces, come to the West Sea Dragon Palace in ten days for a meeting. We will reassign positions in the dragon clan and announce another of the Dragon Emperor’s decrees.”
This other decree referred to aiding the human race against the demon clan.
With the dragon clan now unified and internal issues resolved, and with Little Green Dragon in full control, it was time to pursue this task.
“Understood.”
All dragon clan members responded.
“Good. The three Dragon Palaces may disperse for now. Return to the West Sea Dragon Palace in ten days,” Little Green Dragon said, waving his hand.
“Understood.”
The three Dragon Palaces’ members responded again.
The South Sea and North Sea Dragon Kings left with their members.
The Grand Elder of the East Sea Dragon Palace lingered, approaching Little Green Dragon.
“Pay respects to the Dragon Emperor.” The Grand Elder bowed respectfully.
“Grand Elder, is there something else?” Little Green Dragon asked.
“Dragon Emperor, I’ve come to pledge my loyalty. I swear absolute obedience to you henceforth.” The Grand Elder’s tone was firm.
“Good. I understand your intent. Return for now. With the East Sea Dragon King dead, you will temporarily oversee the East Sea Dragon Palace’s affairs,” Little Green Dragon said.
“Understood.”
“Rest assured, Dragon Emperor, I will not fail you.” The Grand Elder’s tone was resolute.
