I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 636 636 The Terrifying Flood Dragon Emperor
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A distance of a hundred miles separated the Heavenly Fire Tribe from a mountain lake where dark plague qi kept surging upward relentlessly.
With a splash and waves surging wildly, a flood dragon bearing red horns in green hues burst forth from the depths of the lake.
Directing its gaze toward Red Maple Valley, it muttered under its breath: "How odd, not a single wandering soul has drifted this way in recent days?"
"Devouring the whole Heavenly Fire Tribe would let me fulfill the mission from His Highness the Black Dragon, and push me past the barrier to turn into a True Dragon."
"No way, this stands as the sole chance in this Emperor's existence; I must not allow this dragon transformation to escape my grasp."
This Emperor intends to uncover just how those foolish humans are managing the plague.
Once the flood dragon ended its mutterings, it soared off in the direction of Red Maple Valley.
Meanwhile, beyond Red Maple Valley, the Chieftain had set up an ambush alongside the Grand Priest and their companions.
Whenever that shadow-lurking demon showed itself, they would all attack as one to pin it down.
Whoosh...
As a fierce demonic wind howled through, darkness swallowed the sky and gloom overtook the land in a flash.
Demonic clouds enveloped the full expanse of Red Maple Valley, cutting off the blazing sun overhead.
In that instant, Red Maple Valley plunged into profound darkness.
The valley's inhabitants, moments from departing, halted abruptly at the sight.
One after another, they tilted their heads skyward to stare at the abrupt dark clouds, their eyelids fluttering wildly, sensing impending doom.
Most opted to remain within the valley, drawing nearer to Lord Eldest Grandson's position.
Jiang Yan, immersed in meditation and breath control, felt the crushing pressure and instinctively lifted his eyes to the heavens.
Staring into the abyss-like, endless dark clouds, a faint smile tugged at his lips: It's finally arrived.
Never did I anticipate this demon acting so impatiently; it showed up after merely three days.
Yet Jiang Yan held back from acting rashly.
He intended to hold off until the demon exposed its actual form, then deploy the treasure bestowed by his master.
The divine light radiating from him continued to blanket Red Maple Valley.
Thanks to this divine light's presence, the valley's people kept their calm.
Through three days of dealings, all had begun viewing Jiang Yan, the Lord Eldest Grandson, as the tribe's coming leader.
They held unwavering faith that with Jiang Yan present, no threat could overwhelm them.
Beyond the valley's edge, the Chieftain and Grand Priest observed the sky brimming with demonic clouds, their faces shifting abruptly.
Each detected an entity concealed in those clouds, one powerful enough to eradicate the entire Heavenly Fire Tribe.
At this sight, the Chieftain glanced back and instructed Jiang Lie nearby: "Lie'er, when the clash erupts soon, head into the valley and escort Yan'er out."
"Afterward, once you both reach the city, guide the tribesmen to flee along two separate paths."
"Keep in mind, should entering the valley prove impossible, flee on your own; just ensure this message reaches the tribe."
Jiang Lie stood frozen upon hearing this.
Could this truly be his father, ever partial in the past?
To utter such words now, even permitting him to leave Jiang Yan behind.
Thanks to his sharp mind, he swiftly grasped the essence.
Without thinking, he exclaimed: "Father, do you mean that despite your power and the Grand Priest's, you can't overcome the demon above?"
"Exactly."
The Grand Priest spoke softly: "This demon's aura feels nearly at the level of a Sorcerer God."
"Without the Sorcerer God's intervention, our Heavenly Fire Tribe faces certain doom from it."
"All we can manage is to delay it, giving you time to flee."
"Yet without you both, how survives the tribe?" Jiang Lie countered instinctively.
The Grand Priest went on: "You've always yearned to claim the Chieftain role."
"Here's your shot; why hesitate?"
"Why not let just one of you slip away?"
Jiang Lie questioned with reluctance.
He understood his own bounds; at his present cultivation level, absent the tribe's safeguard, rival groups would devour him eventually.
The Chieftain denied with a head shake: "United, the pair of us can secure you an hour to get away."
"Divided, letting it pick us off singly, we couldn't last half that."
"..."
Having absorbed the elders' words, Jiang Lie found himself speechless.
For the first time, he sensed the heavens crumbling down.
Roar...
An abrupt furious bellow echoed from the demonic clouds' midst.
This single roar left countless valley humans dazed on the spot, with Jiang Yan alone remaining aware.
Ere Jiang Yan could respond, the Chieftain's voice boomed across the valley's skies.
"I cannot tell which Demon Emperor honors us with a visit."
"This old man regrets not greeting you from afar; pardon me, Demon Emperor."
"You insignificant elder of the Heavenly Fire Tribe, you dare show no fear before this Seat?"
With a mocking tone accompanying it, a massive flood dragon's head emerged from the demonic clouds' veil.
Upon spotting this enormous flood dragon head, the Heavenly Fire Chieftain's heart quaked.
A Flood Dragon Emperor on the verge of dragon ascension, no less.
This spelled grave peril; even combined with the Grand Priest, they might endure but briefly.
In the Five Elements cycle, water counters fire.
Besides, the foe's cultivation surpassed his.
This fight seemed utterly unwinnable.
Though aware of the inevitable defeat, the Heavenly Fire Chieftain refused to withdraw.
Rather, he queried with a grin: "This humble elder claims no grudge against Your Excellency the Flood Dragon Emperor."
"Surely Your Excellency won't trouble a mere weakling like me."
"Wrong you are. You stand as this Seat's foe."
The flood dragon eyed the puny human elder ahead with amusement etched on its features.
It had yet to sample a human Great Martial's taste.
This day, it would begin with this elder.
Regarding that prime morsel in the valley, it would reserve him till the end.
A youth brimming with fortune; consuming him would clear all hurdles to its dragon shift.
"I beseech Your Excellency the Flood Dragon Emperor to dispel my doubts."
The Heavenly Fire Chieftain's current duty lay in dragging out time, ensuring Jiang Yan and his younger son fled safely.
Concurrently, the Grand Priest sent a mental message to Jiang Yan: "A Yan, depart at once; peril looms here."
"This Flood Dragon Emperor defies what your grandfather and I can challenge."
"Flee as far as possible."
Jiang Yan caught the Grand Priest's transmission and replied mentally right away: "Gratitude for the warning, Grand Priest."
"Rest easy; this flood dragon stirs no true storm."
As he answered the Grand Priest, he retrieved the master's life-saving Sword Jade from his storage bag, poised for instant use.
Jiang Lie refrained from rushing to rescue Jiang Yan.
Stepping into the valley at this juncture likely meant no exit.
He aimed to bolt solo and relay the tidings.
Regrettably, the flood dragon's gaze caught his move.
"Roar!"
The flood dragon unleashed another furious cry, unleashing a dread pressure that blanketed the ground.
Like a plummeting craft, Jiang Lie tumbled from the air to crash earthward.
Jiang Lie sprawled still on the soil, his mind swirling with remorse and terror.
That beast aloft proved utterly horrifying.
Finished; the whole Heavenly Fire Tribe met its end!
Witnessing this, the Heavenly Fire Chieftain inwardly damned his second son as a fool.
I instructed you to wait for the fray's start before fleeing.
Departing now invites only death, doesn't it?
The flood dragon surveyed the valley's folk inside and out with a mocking gaze and chuckled: "Elder, since you seek to die informed, this Emperor shall enlighten you."
"The lands of your Heavenly Fire Tribe have caught the eye of my family's His Highness the Black Dragon God."
"He aims to turn this whole region into a Dragon Clan hunting preserve, with you as the prey granted to me by His Highness the Black Dragon God."
Hiss...
All those gathered drew sharp breaths at these revelations.
The Heavenly Fire Chieftain declared: "Flood Dragon Emperor, though you outmatch this old man, a Sorcerer God oversees us."
"Even should your Black Dragon Emperor arrive, he may not overpower the Fire God we revere."
"Hahaha..."
The flood dragon's laughter boomed: "A trifling human Sorcerer God crumbles utterly against my Dragon Clan."
"Had you revered the Water God, His Highness the Black Dragon God might have offered mercy."
"Curse your choice of the Fire God, detestable to us like those foul birds."
"Given your Heavenly Fire Tribe's gift of a human Son of Fortune to this Emperor, elder, I'll grant you a moment for final words."
These brief lines packed overwhelming details.
They left the Heavenly Fire Chieftain and Grand Priest momentarily unable to process.
No leisure for dissection existed; they stuck to the initial scheme.
"Hmph!"
The Heavenly Fire Chieftain snorted coldly: "Should you crave our consumption, prove your worth first."
"Heavenly Fire, descend!"
With the Heavenly Fire Chieftain's resounding call, crimson light flared from his form and shot skyward.
This red light parted the demonic clouds, and as sun rays bathed the land, a bolt of Heavenly Fire plunged from above toward the flood dragon.
Rumble!
A massive blast followed, shrouding the area in billowing smoke and dust, obscuring the aftermath.
Smoke rose, but harm eluded!
From the haze emerged only a derisive voice: "Elder, is that all the power you muster?"
"A human Great Martial amounts to so little."
Ere the words faded, the flood dragon's head thrust through the smoke.
All onlookers stared at the unscathed flood dragon, rooted in shock.
Unbidden, a notion arose in their thoughts: Impossible—how could it emerge totally uninjured...
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