Hearing this...
Jiang Yuechu was puzzled but did not object.
Seeing this, the old flood dragon felt much more at ease, and his courage grew.
He lowered his voice, speaking like an experienced elder: "I'll take a bold guess. Your Excellency wants to take advantage of the opening of the Dragon Ascending Platform, which happens once every five thousand years, to fight for that slim chance of the Dragon Transformation Opportunity?"
"Only..."
Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable paused, his gaze sweeping across the vast snowy plains, and said meaningfully, "Your Excellency has great skills but no clan to rely on. I'm afraid... you won't even be able to enter the Dragon Washing Pool, right?"
Jiang Yuechu's eyebrows twitched slightly in surprise.
"I still need connections?"
She originally thought that whoever had the biggest fist could enter.
It seemed the rules of the Yao Race were no less stringent than those of the Human Race.
"That's natural."
Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable straightened his back, finally regaining a bit of superiority as an Old Ancestor of a major clan.
"Although the Dragon Transformation is a grand event for our Flood Dragon Clan, not just any flood dragon from a mud ditch is qualified to leap over that dragon gate."
"The five lineages of flood dragons are spread across the four seas and eight directions. There are more than a hundred clans, large and small."
"If any random cat or dog could enter, the Dragon Washing Pool would have been overcrowded long ago... Therefore, there have been rules since ancient times. Only the dozen or so major clans with long-standing Legacies are qualified to hold the Dragon Guide and lead their clan's children into the pool."
At this point, Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable peeked at Jiang Yuechu's expression.
Seeing that the girl was not angry but rather thoughtful, he was secretly delighted and struck while the iron was hot.
"My Southern Abyss Red Flood Dragon lineage, although it has declined now and is suppressed by the North Sea Green Flood Dragon..."
"But after all, our ancestors have produced several extraordinary figures... I happen to hold one qualification to enter the pool."
He rubbed his hands together, revealing his true intentions: "If Your Excellency doesn't mind... I am willing to lead you into the pool as the Old Ancestor of the Southern Abyss Red Flood Dragon lineage."
"Your Excellency only needs to take the title of Guest Elder of our Southern Abyss lineage. With this identity, Your Excellency can legitimately participate in the competition. As for how much fortune you can seize after entering the pool, it all depends on Your Excellency's ability. I will not interfere in the slightest."
"I only ask that you spare me... and by the way..."
Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable said with some difficulty, "If we run into trouble from the North Sea Green Flood Dragon lineage, Your Excellency could... protect me a little."
After listening, Jiang Yuechu understood.
This old thing wanted to save his life and find a bodyguard at the same time.
However, this also suited her wishes.
She was also very interested in the Dragon Ascending Platform.
Although she wasn't a demon, after activating the Dragon Transformation Scripture... she could be considered a flood dragon, right?!
She didn't know if she could get some benefits... "Fine."
Jiang Yuechu nodded slightly and spoke concisely.
"Lead the way."
...The north wind rolls over the ground, snapping the white grass.
Although it's called the Dragon Washing Pool, there's actually no shimmer of water; instead, it's a towering building.
The building is eight stories high, built entirely of giant stones, seamlessly fitted together, a Heavenly Accomplishment.
At this time.
Outside the pavilion, there were already many figures.
Since it's a grand event that opens once every five thousand years, the flood dragons who can rush here at this time are no ordinary characters.
Looking around, various flood dragons and demons gathered on the square in front of the building, most of whom had transformed into human forms, but their appearances were somewhat unsightly.
Some wore Confucian hats and brocade robes, yet a long tail peeked out from under the robe, swaying from side to side as they walked.
Some were born with green faces and fangs, red hair and red beards, and were bare-chested, looking very imposing.
Even more so, although some were dressed as pale, beardless scholars, their eyes were vertical pupils, and between opening and closing, a cold Qi overflowed.
Of course.
Among them, there were also some small flood dragon demons with slightly weaker auras. Most of them followed behind their Old Ancestors, shrinking back, both curious and fearful, obviously brought out to see the world.
Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable led the way, pointing at the black building in front and whispered: "Your Excellency, please look, that is the Dragon Washing Pool."
"This building was transformed from the remains of a True Dragon back then, containing a world within. There are eight floors in total. These eight floors are a threshold. Only those who reach the top can see the real Dragon Transformation Pool water."
Jiang Yuechu nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping around.
This territory of the Yao Race was no different from some places of the Human Race.
Is this the world outside the Great Tang... Just then.
A flash of yellow light suddenly appeared on the horizon.
Like the rising sun, it tore through the wind and snow.
Boom—!!!
A low sonic boom exploded over everyone's heads.
Before the pavilion, the demons who were still chatting or resting with their eyes closed were all shocked and looked up together.
They saw yellow light carrying rolling air waves, traveling thousands of miles in an instant.
Before seeing the person, they first felt a sharp Qi rushing toward them.
A demon whispered.
"Such power... could it be that an Old Ancestor of some family has come out?"
"Looking at this style, it seems to be the Yellow Flood Dragon lineage..."
Amidst the whispers.
The yellow light stopped abruptly.
It fell straight into the center of the square.
Thump—
Snow splashed, and the dust dissipated.
Two figures, one old and one young, were revealed.
The old man wore a long robe and was thin, his face like dried bark with stacked wrinkles.
At this time, he was slightly hunching his body, hands hanging in his sleeves, standing half a step behind the young man.
His posture was humble, like an old servant.
But it was this seemingly frail old man whose aura made everyone's hearts tremble.
Randeng Demon Sage!
Everyone gasped.
A dignified Lamp Lighting Realm great demon could only be a guard?
What is that young man's identity?!
Everyone quickly looked sideways, sizing up the young man.
The youth was extremely handsome, wearing a bright yellow brocade robe, with cloud and thunder patterns embroidered with gold thread on the cuffs and collar.
Most strange were the youth's eyes.
They were not the usual black and white.
Instead, they were as bright as flowing gold, with vertical pupils.
Where his gaze reached, it was like two sharp swords, making people's faces sting.
Everyone was suspicious, and the sound of whispering was like the buzzing of flies.
The yellow-robed old man's old eyes lifted slightly.
A cold snort.
The demons who were still discussing turned pale instantly.
No one dared to discuss anymore.
Only then did the yellow-robed old man withdraw his gaze and lower his head again, returning to his old servant appearance.
In the distance.
Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable shrunk his neck and leaned closer to Jiang Yuechu: "Your Excellency... I'm afraid we're in some trouble now."
Jiang Yuechu's expression was flat, her gaze sweeping over the two of them without much ripple.
"How so?"
Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable swallowed and explained: "This Yellow-Robed Old Ancestor is the pillar of the Jinhai Tribe of the Yellow Flood Dragon lineage. His cultivation is unfathomable. He was already in the middle stage of the Lamp Lighting Realm tens of thousands of years ago... Now I'm afraid he has reached the late stage of the Lamp Lighting Realm, or even Perfection."
"The Golden Scale Tribe is the strongest tribe of the Yellow Flood Dragon lineage, with a deep foundation and always overbearing."
At this point, Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable peeked at the brocade-robed youth, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.
"Only..."
"The other person, I have never seen him before."
"To make the Yellow-Robed Old Ancestor willing to be a servant, this person's identity is probably not as simple as the Young Lord of the Golden Scale Tribe..."
Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable frowned, his heart thumping.
He originally thought he could come to this Dragon Washing Pool to get some scraps.
But now it seems... with such a character present, can he really survive...