Mu Qingqing and Xin Ci stood on the side with solemn expressions, only able to stand quietly without making any unnecessary moves.
Because the phantom before them was the legendary Dragon Ancestor.
Even the two Five-Star Emperors could only kneel and surrender before him, let alone them.
The Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors did not understand why the Dragon Ancestor rarely appeared before them.
And now, these two humans had actually alarmed the Dragon Ancestor's appearance.
This was truly baffling to them.
The Dragon Ancestor's phantom ignored the reactions of the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors and simply turned his gaze to Mu Qingqing and Xin Ci, saying faintly, "The Eternal Dao Seal is in the Dragon Ancestor Space. When you enter the Dragon Ancestor Space and complete the trial, you will naturally obtain the Eternal Dao Seal."
As soon as his voice fell, the Dragon Ancestor's phantom gradually faded.
The Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors hastily cried out, "Wait, Dragon Ancestor!"
"Jin Lingtian, Feng Jiuling, do you two have anything else to say?"
The Dragon Ancestor's phantom directly called out the names of the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors in a very indifferent tone.
Before the Dragon Ancestor, the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors dared not be presumptuous. They quickly lowered their heads and said fearfully, "Dragon Ancestor, we are your loyal subjects, but why do you prefer to treat these two humans kindly and even bestow the sacred Dragon Ancestor Token upon them? We humbly wish to know the reason."
Xin Ci also wanted to know why this Dragon Ancestor protected him.
However, the Dragon Ancestor merely said coldly, "This has nothing to do with you. You are not qualified to know."
Saying that, he glanced indifferently at Xin Ci again and said, neither warm nor cold, "If you hadn't cultivated that fellow's Eternal Dao Scripture, I wouldn't have bestowed the Dragon Ancestor Token upon you."
That fellow?
Could it be that the Dragon Ancestor was referring to the Eternal Emperor?
Xin Ci was stunned.
He had learned from Mu Qingqing that the Dragon Ancestor had lived for over sixty thousand years, so he must have seen the Eternal Emperor.
He naturally knew about the Eternal Dao Scripture, but what was the connection between the Eternal Dao Scripture and the Dragon Ancestor Token?
Xin Ci couldn't understand it for a while.
But even so, the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors would not easily give up the Dragon Ancestor Token. They quickly said, "Dragon Ancestor, if you rashly hand over the Dragon Ancestor Token to these two humans, and if the beast citizens of the Beast God Valley were to know, I'm afraid their reverence for you might decrease."
"We believe you should consider carefully and make a decision that satisfies all the demon beasts!"
"Therefore, we once again implore the Dragon Ancestor to reconsider!"
The Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors earnestly persuaded.
But the Dragon Ancestor casually waved his hand. The Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors thought that the Dragon Ancestor was impatient with their words and immediately fell silent, fearing they would displease him.
The Dragon Ancestor's powerful voice echoed in everyone's minds again.
"Enough, enough. Considering the Beast God Valley, your proposal is not without reason."
The Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors knew that they alone could not persuade the Dragon Ancestor, so they brought up the entire Beast God Valley to advise the Dragon Ancestor.
And the Dragon Ancestor indeed had to consider the demon beasts of the Beast God Valley, which was why he chose to give them an opportunity.
"Since that is the case, what proposals do you two have?"
As the Dragon Ancestor spoke, the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors hesitated.
At this moment, their minds were racing.
Given the Dragon Ancestor's tendency to protect these two humans, if they proposed that these two hand over the Dragon Ancestor Token, the Dragon Ancestor would definitely not agree.
Mu Qingqing and Xin Ci looked at the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors. Without even thinking, their minds were undoubtedly focused on how to seize the Dragon Ancestor Token.
After a moment of thought, the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors finally proposed, "Dragon Ancestor, why don't we let the young and powerful demon beasts in the Beast God Valley contend against these two humans? If they win, then we will have nothing to say. But if they lose, they must return the Dragon Ancestor Token to the Beast God Valley."
"Dragon Ancestor, what do you think of such a proposal?" The Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors looked at the Dragon Ancestor with a hint of anticipation and pleaded.
The Dragon Ancestor did not refuse their proposal and waved his hand indifferently, saying, "Fine, it shall be so."
Then he looked at Xin Ci and Mu Qingqing again and said meaningfully, "If you cannot even defeat the demon beasts of the Beast God Valley, you are likely not qualified to be the successor of the Eternal Emperor, let alone obtain the Dragon Ancestor Token."
With that, the Dragon Ancestor's phantom completely faded and dissipated in place.
"We bid farewell to the Dragon Ancestor!"
"Thank you, Senior Dragon Ancestor!"
The Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors, Mu Qingqing, and Xin Ci all bowed in the direction where the Dragon Ancestor had disappeared.
After the Dragon Ancestor's phantom vanished, the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors resumed their former hostile expressions towards humans and snorted, "Consider yourselves lucky this time, with the Dragon Ancestor speaking up for you."
"There's no need for you two, Senior Dragon Emperor and Senior Phoenix Emperor, to consider that. You two should quickly select demon beasts from the Beast God Valley to duel us," Mu Qingqing retorted, not to be outdone.
"Hmph, the Dragon Ancestor Token is not so easily obtained. The combat power of our demon beast race has always been stronger than yours, humans. You two should worry about yourselves. Your fragile human bodies can hardly withstand the formidable and sharp claws of our demon beasts!" the Phoenix Emperor said arrogantly.
The Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors' attitudes did not improve towards them due to the Dragon Ancestor's intervention. Xin Ci understood them.
The long-standing conflict between demon beasts and humans could not be easily resolved.
...
Heavenly Demon City, Divine Tree Altar
The commotion caused by the appearance of the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors had not yet subsided.
Numerous demon beasts were still discussing the reason why the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors had taken Xin Ci away, and the Divine Tree Blessing Ceremony had been temporarily interrupted.
The Grand Elder of the Immortal Golden Dragon clan wore a troubled expression. Among the many demon beasts present, he was the only one who felt uneasy.
He had already guessed Xin Ci's human identity.
He was not worried about Xin Ci's life or death. What made him panic was why a human had infiltrated the Beast God Valley?
And at such a sacred and solemn place as the Divine Tree Altar.
This would mean that humans had found a way to break through the Demon Yuan Restriction. If that were the case, the Beast God Valley would no longer be as peaceful as before.
Now, the Grand Elder could only hope that the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors could deal with that human.
Other demon beasts were still unclear about the previous situation. Jin Yaoyang was restless. Today was supposed to be his moment of glory with the Divine Tree Blessing.
But this opportunity was disrupted by Xin Ci, who had appeared out of nowhere.
The more Jin Yaoyang thought about it, the more furious he became, and finally he couldn't help but curse, "What the hell did that damned guy do?! He even alarmed the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors, it's despicable!"
Just as the demon beasts were restless, spatial anomalies suddenly appeared in the sky above the Divine Tree Altar.
Jin Yaoyang and the others instinctively looked up, their eyes widening in surprise.
The Dragon and Phoenix Twin Emperors had returned to the Divine Tree Altar, and the fellow named Xin Ci had also reappeared in the sky, unharmed, accompanied by a mysterious woman of unparalleled beauty.