The Northern Draking snorted and said, "Kid, you've got some skills!"Although he acknowledged defeat, there was still a hint of resentment in his tone. However, given the circumstances, he had no choice."Alright, alright, it was just a friendly exchange. The purpose of the fight was to prove Mr. Adrian's formidable strength. He didn't disappoint us!" the Eastern Draking intervened to smooth things over.After all, he was the leader of the dragon clan, and Adrian was a guest he had invited. He did not want any conflict to arise between the two parties.Fortunately, neither side had any intention of continuing the fight. After all, they do have important things to attend to.With the Dragon King acting as a mediator, the tension eased.The group proceeded into the Dragon Palace, where they settled down for serious discussions.The Eastern Draking then asked, "What good news you brought us today, Mr. Adrian? Can you tell us now?""Sure!" Adrian replied and had Vandala step forwa
With that thought in mind, Adrian smiled and said, "That's not how we should put it. Since we're cooperating, everyone should be considered equal!""What do you mean?" The Northern Draking furrowed his brow in annoyance."In this alliance, we won't be choosing a so-called leader. We're together to face the mysterious enemy. Apart from that, each faction will handle its internal affairs independently," Adrian calmly explained.The people around them displayed various reactions. The Eastern and Western Drakings seemed calm. However, the Northern Draking appeared displeased, as if the outcome was not what he desired.Adrian noticed the Northern Draking's dissatisfaction and asked, "What's the matter? You seem unhappy with my suggestion.""No!" The Northern Draking shook his head. "Actually, your idea is excellent. I'm very satisfied. I don't want a so-called leader to dominate over our factions."Adrian frowned slightly. He knew what the Northern Draking had in his mind. Even though
"Yeah, I think no matter what the situation is, it's better to finish our discussions first before making further plans," the Eastern Dragon echoed.Seeing this, Vandala finally abandoned his idea.They continued their discussions late into the night and eventually reached a consensus on a viable plan.At this point, everyone's expressions were calm.The Eastern Draking said, "I didn't expect us to produce a result. I believe this is a good start. I hope we can have more cooperation between us in the future.""I feel the same way," Vandala said.He initially thought there might be a lot to worry about in this cooperation, but it turned out to be smoother than expected.Apparently, it would have been great for both sides if they could have resolved their conflicts earlier.Thinking about this, he sighed.Vandala came a long way and was an important guest of the dragon clan. As such, the Eastern Draking decided to treat him well and arranged a grand banquet for the night.*Th
"How dare you obstruct my plan. I should show you what I'm made of!" the person muttered coldly.The soldiers and generals in the vicinity were unaware of his presence, continuing their patrol. However, this elusive figure approached them like a ghost and swiftly incapacitated them. After that, he slowly entered the deeper central area of the Dragon Palace.Shortly after, a loud disturbance echoed from the central palace. A cry for help followed, "Something's wrong! The Dragon King is under attack!"The guards on duty exclaimed. In an instant, the entire Dragon Palace erupted into chaos.An assassination attempt on the Dragon King's life was a major event for the Dragon Palace. The entire place was in turmoil. In the shortest time possible, everyone gathered at the central part of the Dragon Palace, including Adrian. When Adrian arrived, he was astounded. The Eastern Draking lay in a pool of blood, on the verge of death."What's going on? Who did this?" Adrian asked.Dragon P
"I don't think that's possible," the Northern Draking said indifferently, "Since the first attempt failed, they won't try again. It wouldn't benefit them."Adrian looked at him with curiosity and asked sarcastically, "How do you know their nature so well?"The Northern Draking was momentarily stunned. He then realized something and glared at Adrian. "Are you suspecting me?!"Adrian shook his head. "Nope. I'm not suspecting you. I'm just wondering how you can be so sure those people won't return.""You…" Northern Draking wanted to say more but held back.At the same time, Dragon Prince and the others also looked at him with suspicion. Sensing the suspicion in their gazes, the Northern Draking defended himself, "Stop looking at me like that! I'm just stating a probability. You can't deny that there's a chance they might not return, right?" Adrian did not continue the topic but nodded, standing aside without saying more.Dragon Prince slammed the table. "Hmph! These people are goi
Some of those present might have had different opinions, and they felt that Adrian's plan would not work at all. Since the Eastern Draking had been in danger once, they needed to ensure his safety. Therefore, they should not relax their guard. Simply increasing defense while allowing others to rest was far from sufficient. However, as outsiders, they hesitated to voice their concerns and allowed Adrian to make the arrangements.After Adrian returned to his room, he found Rozi. She looked visibly anxious and asked, "How's the Dragon King? Is he okay?""Don't worry. The Dragon King is no longer in mortal danger. However, we haven't located the assailant behind the attack. That's the biggest problem right now," Adrian said solemnly.If the assailant remained elusive, it would pose an imminent threat to them. Adrian was determined to avert such a grim outcome."What should we do? Are we going to let them do whatever they want? Or do you have a better plan now?" Rozi asked anxiously.
Adrian knew that since the opponent had created such a spectacle, there must be further actions planned. He had to remain vigilant and see what other tricks the enemy had up their sleeve.The entire Dragon Palace was on high alert throughout the entire night. Everyone's nerves were stretched tight. They wanted to see what the enemy might do next.To their disappointment, the night passed without any incidents. It seemed the mysterious assailant had become cautious and refrained from further actions.*The next day, Adrian arrived early and noticed that the others seemed bewildered and disoriented. They had had a restless night and were still recovering from the tension.Adrian understood that the mysterious assailant's inactivity had brought a sense of disappointment to the group."Mr. Adrian, how far have you progressed with your plan?" Dragon Prince asked worriedly. Adrian smiled. "Don't worry. The plan is proceeding smoothly."He chose not to disclose the whole truth to Dra
Adrian and Dragon Prince led the group to Abyssal Shadowrift. This massive trench was located not far from the spirit summoners' territory. It was also the deepest part of the ocean. As they ventured there, they immediately felt a strong aura sweeping toward them. Therefore, the group stopped at the periphery of the trench. Looking at the seemingly bottomless trench, Dragon Prince said, "This is our destination.""I know," Adrian replied indifferently, his gaze sharp as he stared at the trench.After a pause, Dragon Prince continued, "This trench is incredibly deep and harbors a mysterious and powerful force. It's impossible to endure being inside, so we've never explored it.""We face the same problem too," Vardala added. Besides Adrian, Vardala, and Dragon Prince, the Western, Southern, and Northern Drakings each sent a strong individual to accompany them. These three were elite under their respective commands, serving as both support and surveillance.Adrian turned to th