"But instead of doing so, you brought us to this underground palace. It must be that we possess something that makes you hesitant."
As she spoke, Mu Qingqing revealed a sly smile, her gaze fixed directly on the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors.
As she had said, upon hearing this, the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors immediately ceased their demonic energy pressure. They stared at them with grim expressions but did not attack.
Seeing this, Mu Qingqing became even more interested. She took out the Dragon Ancestor Token she had obtained earlier and played with it, laughing easily, "Let me guess, you two probably want to get this Dragon Ancestor Token from us, right?"
As soon as they saw the Dragon Ancestor Token, the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors could no longer restrain themselves and reached out to snatch it.
Mu Qingqing immediately clenched the Dragon Ancestor Token tightly in front of the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors and coldly threatened, "Retreat!"
"Despicable humans, hand over the Dragon Ancestor Token! The sacred artifact of the Dragon Ancestor is not something you humans can covet!" The Dragon and Phoenix Emperors roared at Mu Qingqing in unison.
Mu Qingqing met their gaze coldly. She did not stop her actions despite their roars. Instead, she tightened her grip on the Dragon Ancestor Token, as if warning the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors that if they dared to approach again, she would shatter the token!
The Dragon and Phoenix Emperors were furious but helpless.
A mocking smile curved Mu Qingqing's lips, and she sneered, "I told you, retreat!"
"You...!"
The rulers of the Beast God Valley, the supreme beings of the demon beast race, the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors, were actually being threatened by a human.
This caused the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors immense humiliation. Their enraged eyes were fixed on Mu Qingqing.
However, after a long moment, the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors chose to compromise and stepped back a few paces.
The Dragon Ancestor Token was too important to them. It was the sacred artifact of the Dragon Ancestor, and as long as one held it, no demon beast in the Beast God Valley could defy their command.
It was just that the current owner of the Dragon Ancestor Token was a human!
While furious, the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors also questioned why the Dragon Ancestor had bestowed the Dragon Ancestor Token upon these two detestable humans.
However, the Dragon Ancestor Token suddenly changed in Mu Qingqing's hand.
The Dragon Ancestor Token emitted a dazzling light, directly shaking off Mu Qingqing's hand. It then flew rapidly towards Xin Ci and, upon landing in his palm, returned to its tranquil state.
Both Mu Qingqing and the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors were startled and quickly looked at the Dragon Ancestor Token in Xin Ci's hand.
Xin Ci was also filled with confusion, wondering why the Dragon Ancestor Token had flown into his hand.
Seeing this, the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors quickly reacted.
Could it be that he was the only human the Dragon Ancestor recognized?
Mu Qingqing looked at her hand that had been shaken off, her heart filled with surprise. The Dragon Ancestor Token had repelled her just moments ago.
Recalling that Xin Ci had also been the one who triggered the divine tree's blessing previously, she understood that the Dragon Ancestor had only bestowed the Dragon Ancestor Token upon Xin Ci.
Xin Ci showed no surprise upon obtaining the Dragon Ancestor Token. Instead, he made the same move as Mu Qingqing, raising the token in front of the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors, intending to crush it to threaten them.
"Wait a moment! Esteemed human brother, please calm down, you must calm down! This Dragon Ancestor Token cannot be crushed!"
Seeing this, the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors hurriedly tried to stop him. Their flustered and anxious demeanor instantly lost them the dignity of the rulers of the Beast God Valley.
Mu Qingqing, standing by, covered her mouth and chuckled.
Her small gesture naturally caught the eyes of the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors. They were instantly filled with shame and anger, glaring at Mu Qingqing and saying, "Why are you laughing, human girl? You have no idea how precious this Dragon Ancestor Token is!"
Upon hearing this, Xin Ci halted his action. He slightly raised his eyes and glanced at the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors, asking, "What is the use of this Dragon Ancestor Token that it makes you two esteemed elders lower yourselves to beg for it?"
"As expected, you humans know nothing. This Dragon Ancestor Token is the sole key to entering the Dragon Ancestor Space," the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors sneered.
"Dragon Ancestor Space? Is that the spatial gate opened by the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree?"
After hearing the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors' words, Mu Qingqing also made a deduction.
"Indeed," the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors admitted.
However, they continued, "If you hand over the Dragon Ancestor Token, not only will we agree to one of your conditions, but we will also allow you to leave the Beast God Valley."
Since conditions were mentioned, Xin Ci seized the opportunity to state his purpose.
"I can return the Dragon Ancestor Token to you, but only if you two esteemed elders are willing to exchange it for the Eternal Dao Seal."
"The Eternal Dao Seal!"
The moment Xin Ci mentioned the Eternal Dao Seal, the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors' eyes widened. They immediately became hesitant.
Judging by their troubled expressions, it was clear that the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors knew the whereabouts of the third Eternal Dao Seal.
After a long silence, the Dragon Emperor said with a solemn face, "Human boy, is this the purpose of your intrusion into the Beast God Valley?"
"Indeed."
Xin Ci did not deny it. He then apologized to the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors and explained, "Esteemed elders, Qingqing and I have no ill intentions in intruding into the Beast God Valley. You have resided in the Beast God Valley for so long, you are unaware of the current situation in the outside world."
"Now, the Eternal Continent is facing a great catastrophe. The seal of the Twilight Land will be broken in less than ten years. When the ancient Nether God King is released, all beings of the Eternal Continent, whether human or demon beast, will be enslaved by the Nether God Clan."
"Therefore, we have come to the Beast God Valley to seek the final Eternal Dao Seal, hoping to use it to open the Eternal Divine Palace and find the Eternal Ink Scroll to repair the seal of the Twilight Land. We implore you two esteemed elders to fulfill our wish."
Despite Xin Ci's sincere attitude, the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors were not swayed by his words.
The Dragon Emperor scoffed disdainfully, sneering, "Heh, how ridiculous. Do you think I will willingly hand over the Eternal Dao Seal because of your flowery words? You humans are as self-righteous as ever!"
The Phoenix Emperor also snorted dismissively, "Why should we hand over the Eternal Dao Seal? If the seal of the Twilight Land breaks and the ancient Nether God King is released, so what?"
"Whether the Nether God Clan exists or not has nothing to do with our Beast God Valley."
"Dragon Emperor, Phoenix Emperor, you are..."
Hearing this, Xin Ci's heart sank.
Mu Qingqing remained silent, as she had anticipated the attitude of the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors.
The relationship between humans and demon beasts was no longer as harmonious as it was sixty thousand years ago.
A few simple words of persuasion would not be enough to sway the Dragon and Phoenix Emperors.
The Dragon Emperor continued to mock, "Look at how humans treat our demon beast race nowadays. Hunting! Abuse! Slavery! Over the years, countless members of our demon beast race have been slaughtered by your kind!"
"In my opinion, what humans are doing to demon beasts now is just as cruel and heartless as what the Nether God Clan did sixty thousand years ago. Even if the Nether God Clan disappears, what benefit will it bring to us demon beasts? We will still be oppressed!"