Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

Chapter 174 Green Scales
Xiao Yan's expression hardened slightly.

Trouble.

The ancestor's fundamental purpose was to prevent the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit from falling into the hands of the beast race, thus preventing the emergence of another Dragon-Phoenix Battle Emperor who would harm the human race, rather than simply preventing the Dragon-Phoenix Son from obtaining the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit.

However, the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void was willing to form an alliance not only to guard against the rise of the Dragon-Phoenix Son and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, which could lead to the annihilation of the Ancient Dragon Clan, but also, and perhaps more importantly, to obtain the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit for themselves...

This alliance is not easy to negotiate.

Su Yun said calmly, "Do you know what you're saying?"

"Of course I know!"

Hei Qing gritted his teeth: "I understand your concerns."

But I can guarantee that if the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit is handed over to my clan, the one who will ultimately consume it will be Zi Yan. Moreover, Zi Yan can swear on her Dao path that she will never invade the human race's territory!

"Now you can rest assured, right?"

"really?"

Su Yun's gaze shifted to Zi Yan, his calm eyes suddenly sharpening, their edge like a drawn sword.

Zi Yan felt a chill run down her spine when she saw that look. She instinctively took three steps back, stopping just as her heels touched the corner of the wall.

She gripped the hem of her dress tightly, her once clear voice becoming stammered as she whispered, "I... I can do it..."

Su Yun did not respond immediately, his brows furrowed tightly, clearly weighing the pros and cons. Xiao Yan and Venerable Tianhuo exchanged a glance, neither daring to interrupt.

After a moment, Su Yun slowly said, "I'll believe you for now, but Zi Yan's cultivation is only at the Dou Zong level. Aren't you afraid that she'll explode and die if she consumes the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit?"

Not counting the Dragon-Phoenix Dou Di created by Su Yun, there have been two Dragon-Phoenix Dou Di in the Dou Qi Continent.

One was born from the Ancient Void Dragon, and the other was transformed from the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix. However, excluding the one in this era, the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit has appeared five times in history!

Five Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruits, yet only two Dragon-Phoenix Dou Di?
It may seem absurd, but it's the truth.

Because consuming the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit does not guarantee 100% success!
With only two out of five attempts, the success rate was a mere 40%. Moreover, the two successful Dragon-Phoenix Battle Emperors were already Battle Saints before absorbing the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit.

Zi Yan was merely a Dou Zong, and in the original story, she was able to successfully refine the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit with Xiao Yan's help, and even then, she almost failed.

"This……"

Hei Qing hesitated for a moment.

Xiao Yan's expression changed.

Even he, who had an excellent relationship with Zi Yan, dared not completely trust the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan simply because he loved her so much.

If the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit is given to Zi Yan for refining, there is a risk that she will explode and die. However, if it is given to other members of the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void for refining, there is an even greater fear that they might harbor ill intentions!

Hei Qing racked his brains, thinking hard. It was really difficult for him, a mere military general.

Finally, he came up with a compromise: "If we obtain the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, we'll keep it with you for now."

Then, when it's time to refine it, Zi Yan will also be refining it under your supervision. How about that?

"That's actually a good method."

Su Yun's brows relaxed.

Seeing that things were looking promising, Hei Qing immediately pressed his advantage, saying, "If Zi Yan becomes a dragon-phoenix, the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void will be an eternal ally of the human race!"

Su Yun shook his head: "Human hearts are unpredictable; there's no need to fool me with such lies."

In times of turmoil and impending upheaval, it is imperative to unite all forces that can be united.

"Very well, Ziyan, as long as you make the vow, let this alliance be signed."

"Uh-huh!"

Zi Yan nodded repeatedly, saying, "I, Zi Yan, am willing to dedicate myself to the path of cultivation..."

"slow!"

Su Yun raised his hand to interrupt, his expression slightly cold: "The power of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit is incredibly strong."

Once you successfully refine it, even if your strength is low, you can break through to the Dou Sheng realm in an instant.

Not to mention, as time goes by, the remaining power will be completely digested. Even without actively cultivating, you'll be a high-level Dou Sheng in a hundred years, if not at the peak of Dou Sheng. This oath won't be of much use to you."

Zi Yan looked confused: "Then what should I do?"

"You shall swear in the name of your parents that if, after achieving the body of a dragon or phoenix, you dare to commit even the slightest act of offense against the human race, then for the rest of your life, you will never be able to reunite with your parents!"

Su Yun's voice was not loud, but it carried a heavy weight, each word landing on Zi Yan's heart, making her freeze on the spot.

Zi Yan stared blankly for a long time before exclaiming in a trembling voice, "How can this be!"

Seeing Zi Yan's distraught appearance, Xiao Yan felt a pang of pity.

He knew all too well that Zi Yan had grown up alone in the Monster Mountain Range since childhood, never even seeing what her parents looked like, and that her longing for family affection was ingrained in her very bones.

For her, this oath involving her parents was a hundred times more cruel than any punishment.

Xiao Yan sighed. However, this was how things should be. Personal grudges and bonds of friendship must ultimately take a backseat to the greater good of the race.

The ancestor's actions, though seemingly harsh, were in fact aimed at safeguarding the stability of the human race and could not tolerate the slightest favoritism.

Su Yun's gaze was piercing, and his tone showed no sign of softening.

"If your heart is clear and you have no intention of breaking the vow, then this oath is nothing more than a promise to you, so what is there to fear? Is your hesitation perhaps because you dare not make this vow?"

"Clang, clang, clang—!"

The moment he finished speaking, a clear and melodious sword intent suddenly erupted from Su Yun's body. The sword intent was extremely faint, yet so pure that it contained not a trace of impurity. It was like a sharp blade hanging over everyone's heads, ready to fall at any moment.

Alarm bells rang in Hei Qing's mind, and a strong sense of crisis surged through his body like a tidal wave.

This successor of the Sword Emperor is truly selfless, disregarding even the slightest personal feelings!

If the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan hadn't been torn apart, and Donglong Island hadn't been in dire need of reinforcements, such people, such members of the human race, should have been nipped in the bud!
"Why wouldn't I dare!"

A hint of stubbornness flashed across Zi Yan's exquisitely beautiful face: "Isn't it just an oath? I, Zi Yan, always keep my word. Since I said I wouldn't offend the human race, I will never go back on my word!"

Today, I, Zi Yan, swear that if I attain the body of a dragon-phoenix and yet commit even the slightest act of violating the territory of humanity, may I never see my parents again, and after death, may I be condemned to the deepest hell!

"very good."

After Zi Yan finished her vow, a smile finally appeared on Su Yun's face.

"Humph!"

Zi Yan snorted softly, about to utter a few harsh words, but seeing the ambiguous smile on Su Yun's lips, she shrank back behind Hei Qing in fright.

You scoundrel! You're always bullying me. I curse you to never eat anything good for the rest of your life!

"Now that the alliance has been established, let's discuss the cooperation."

Su Yun's tone became solemn.

"During this time, the Son of Dragon and Phoenix has been wandering around the Central Plains, which has forced me to follow him around everywhere."

Xiao Yan asked in confusion, "Is he avoiding you?"

"No, although my sword intent is unparalleled, he is, after all, a half-saint. Our combat strength is equal, so he doesn't need to hide from me."

The Dragon-Phoenix Battle Emperor foresaw the birth of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit in this era, and likely left him with a corresponding contingency plan!

At this point, the purpose of the Dragon-Phoenix Son's wanderings becomes clear: he is searching for the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit!

Hei Qing's expression also became serious. If the son of the dragon and phoenix were to get there first, the ancient dragon clan of the Void would suffer a great calamity!
Su Yun said, "Although I really don't want to say this, we have no way to gain the upper hand this time. We can only follow behind him."

We must be prepared to directly seize the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit... How many people can the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void produce?

Hei Qing's body stiffened, and his voice involuntarily lowered: "There is only one Dou Sheng."

Su Yun frowned: "Has the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan declined to this extent?"
Even though Huang Tian, ​​the patriarch of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, is trapped in the Phoenix Nest of the Wutong Tree, Feng Qing'er and the Three Heavenly Demon Phoenixes are hidden on the continent—they are three Dou Sheng (Battle Saints).

Hei Qing awkwardly explained, "Actually, the situation of my clan is not optimistic either."

Since the disappearance of the old Dragon Emperor, Dragon Island has been divided into four parts. The North, South, and West islands are all inhabited by rebellious traitors.

Only Donglong Island is willing to acknowledge the Dragon Emperor's legitimacy and accept Ziyan.

Now, the Grand Elder of Donglong Island has been in seclusion for a hundred years, and will only emerge from seclusion if Donglong Island suffers a calamity of destruction.

The only active and capable Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) is Elder Qi You.

Xiao Yan couldn't help but facepalm. A mere Dou Sheng dared to try and devour the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit? This...this...this is a little off, isn't it?
"Perhaps, I shouldn't have had any expectations of you in the first place!"

Su Yun looked up at the sky and sighed, but his eyes were full of calm.

How could he not know the situation on Donglong Island? One Dou Sheng is enough.

For a problem that is frequently discussed to be manifested in a specific way, a corresponding catalyst is needed.

Even if the dragon-phoenix bloodline of the son of the dragon-phoenix has been abandoned, it still existed once.

The show of force she had previously created in the Northern Region of Central Continent had already been fully realized, and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan had also been dealt with by Feng Qing'er.

His only expectation of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan was for a Dou Sheng to emerge, so that the identity of the Dragon-Phoenix Son could be realized.

As for the other two Dou Sheng who would balance the strength of both sides, Su Yun had other choices.

Upon realizing this, a faint yet enigmatic smile flashed across Su Yun's face.

The seven ancient races have already entered the fray, followed closely by the Heavenly Phoenix Clan and the Ancient Void Dragon Clan... Next, only the Nine Netherworld Python remains...

it's time.

That little girl he'd coveted since the Northwest Continent, yet never found a suitable opportunity to get close to, it was time for her to step onto the grand stage of Central Continent!

Judging by the time, she should be arriving in the Beast Realm soon...

(End of this chapter)