176: Panlong Pillar, Ancient Dragon King!
Looking at the heavily injured Ghost Face Dragon Nightmare, who was currently healing.
He suddenly made a request to take Li Yan to find the Dragon Clan’s Secret Scroll.
Any normal person would know that the Ghost Face Dragon Nightmare was definitely up to something.
He could betray the Ancient Dragon Clan and devolve into a Human-Faced Flood Dragon, which showed he was untrustworthy.
However, Li Yan possessed an Invincible Body, so he didn’t mind playing along with him.
But before that, Li Yan asked, “Where is Ao Jiao?”
Starfish, one of the Four Fiends, that magnificent giant jellyfish radiating seven-colored light in the deep sea, transmitted a gentle voice.
“Young Miss Ao Jiao has been sent to a safe place by this servant.”
“Young Master Golden Dragon, please rest assured.”
Starfish’s tone was gentle, like a devoted maid.
It was hard to imagine this creature being categorized among the Four Fiends; she was completely out of place compared to the other evil beings.
But Li Yan was not naive; he knew that for Starfish to be classified among the Four Fiends, she must have an unknown side.
Especially her ability to Shift Stars and Move Space, which could teleport people out of thin air, was terrifying.
Ao Jiao, with her massive size, was unknown where she had been sent.
Li Yan was also unsure if he could be immune to teleportation. Did teleportation count as a side effect?
If he were to be sent to an unfamiliar place by Starfish in this deep sea, it would likely be very troublesome.
And Li Yan was currently in an invincible state, fearless of all attacks, only afraid of being teleported away.
With a playful mindset, Li Yan said, “Brother Ao, why are you so kind as to take me to find the Dragon Clan’s Secret Scroll?”
A cunning smile appeared on the Ghost Face Dragon Nightmare’s enormous human face.
“White Jade Capital ordered us to guard the Eastern Wasteland Ruins here, but in reality, this place is a prison.”
“If that Dragon Clan’s Secret Scroll is taken by you, we won’t need to stay here, and I can regain my freedom!”
After speaking, the Ghost Face Dragon Nightmare looked at the Yuan Ye turtle shell next to him: “Although I don’t know how you killed the Yuan Ye siblings, your ability to kill it is enough.”
Ao Yan’s meaning seemed to be that since Li Yan could kill the Vicious Beast Yuan Ye, he naturally had reason to defeat their remaining three Fiends.
However, there was truth and falsehood in Ao Yan’s words; he must have concealed something.
Li Yan was not foolish and could not believe everything.
One person and one flood dragon, both full of mischievous ideas, looked at each other.
“Little Brother, you are also from our Ancient Dragon Clan.”
“Why must we kill each other?”
“You get the treasure, and we regain our freedom; it’s a win-win for everyone.”
At this moment, Li Yan, who had transformed into a Dragon Soul, also began to feign innocence: “Since that’s the case, Brother Ao, lead the way. Time is running out.”
Seeing that this Little Yellow Dragon actually believed his words, Ao Yan secretly sighed, young Dragons are so easy to deceive.
Ao Yan let out bursts of strange laughter: “Kid, follow me! I know where the Dragon Clan’s Secret Scroll is hidden.”
The ill-intentioned Ao Yan led Li Yan deeper into the East Wasteland.
The jellyfish following beside him asked curiously through a voice transmission.
“Young Master, are you trying to trick him into going inside?”
Ao Yan sneered: “Opening that East Wasteland Secret Treasure requires the Dragon Soul of an Ancient Dragon Clan member.”
“This kid is a rare Golden Dragon. If his Dragon Soul can be used to open the door, maybe I can get the Dragon Clan’s Secret Scroll!”
Listening to Ao Yan laughing heartily in a private voice transmission, Starfish fell silent.
Seeing Starfish not speaking, Ao Yan raised an eyebrow: “What? Are you feeling sorry for someone else?”
Starfish quickly replied: “This servant wouldn’t dare! This servant’s life was given by Young Master.”
“Whatever Young Master does, I will unconditionally support you.”
“It’s just, Young Master… you clearly have the absolute strength to defeat him and capture him, so why trick him? This is somewhat an unfair victory.”
Displeasure showed in Ao Yan’s eyes as he continued to transmit his voice: “The Human Race is skilled at using schemes, which is why they suppressed the Ancient Dragon Clan in the deep sea.”
“Times have changed. Only old-fashioned fuddy-duddies would be straightforward!”
“My sister, for example, was so foolish, only knowing how to charge ahead, and wasn’t she ultimately locked up by White Jade Capital?”
“We must learn the Human Race’s schemes to stand invincible, understand?”
Starfish silently followed behind Ao Yan, wanting to speak but holding back.
“But Young Master, you weren’t like this before…”
“Shut up!”
Ao Yan’s eyes showed increasing dissatisfaction: “Don’t forget, your life was given by me! Do what I say.”
“Yes… this servant understands.”
Starfish no longer questioned but silently followed behind Ao Yan.
However, deep down, she still didn’t quite approve of the Human Race’s schemes; a victory should be won fairly and squarely.
Starfish sighed inwardly: “After Young Master read the Human Race’s books, he became more and more like a human.”
“Young Master, back then, would never have bothered to use such lowly methods to harm his own kind.”
Just as Ao Yan and Starfish were conversing, Li Yan saw a magnificent ruin appear ahead.
Debris was everywhere, but the former prosperity could still be vaguely discerned.
The remnants of the East Wasteland Dragon Palace were submerged in murky waves, the glazed tiles shattered into star-like fragments embedded in the reef rocks, the panlong pillars were broken in half, the Dragon head carvings were worn smooth by the sea sand, and the iron chains that once held palace lanterns had rusted into cobwebs.
The jade steps inside the hall were covered in cracks, and only fragments of the dome still reflected fragmented golden sunlight. Where once there was music and singing, now only the hollow sound of crab claws tapping coral remained.
The Ghost Face Dragon Nightmare’s claw pointed forward: “That is the former Dragon Palace Hall. That Secret Treasure is hidden beneath that panlong pillar.”
“As long as you pull out that panlong pillar, you can obtain the Secret Treasure.”
Li Yan narrowed his eyes, looking at the towering giant pillar standing in the ruins ahead.
This thing reminded Li Yan of a well-known Magic Treasure—the Sea-Stabilizing Needle, also known as the Golden Cudgel.
However, this panlong pillar was not the Sea-Stabilizing Needle, but a mechanism left by the Ancient Dragon King to guard the Secret Treasure.
“As long as I pull out that pillar, I can get the Dragon Clan’s Secret Scroll?”
Facing Li Yan’s question, Ao Yan let out soft chuckles: “Who knows? But I can confirm that this Dragon Clan’s Secret Treasure is underground.”
Hearing this, Li Yan, who had transformed into a Dragon Soul, circled the panlong pillar.
This panlong pillar was at least ten thousand zhang high; if the seawater were clear, it would probably be visible from thousands of miles away.
And the moment Li Yan approached, the System popped up a notification.
【Detected a terrifying side effect of Ancient Dragon King level!】
【To lift this panlong pillar, a large amount of Dragon Soul must be sacrificed. Once entangled, escape is impossible!】
Li Yan was instantly stunned. There’s such a good thing!?
He unhesitatingly wrapped his Dragon Soul Golden Body around the ten-thousand-zhang-high panlong pillar.
“Rise!”
The Ghost Face Dragon Nightmare, seeing Li Yan directly entangle himself with the panlong pillar, instantly dropped his act.
“Ha! You greedy little devil, become the Dragon Soul on the panlong pillar!”
“Help me activate this Dragon Clan’s Secret Treasure!”
But what Ao Yan didn’t know was that Li Yan at this moment not only was immune to the side effects but also met someone he never expected.
【Host has touched the panlong pillar, triggering a strong side effect, currently being rectified.】
【Hidden space found—the Ancient Dragon King’s Space-Time Vortex.】