Seizing Destiny From Heavens Hands

Chapter 244: Human Traitors and the Demon Emperor's Blood

Shen Mo chuckled softly. "Alright, Senior Brother, be careful not to get outwitted by Su Beifeng."

"Don't worry about that old fool. He's too dim-witted to suspect that I'm the one stealing his wine," Lu Dongxuan replied with a mischievous laugh before disappearing into the horizon.

Shen Mo shook his head, half amused, half exasperated.

Su Beifeng, the Tenth Elder of the Supreme Clarity Sect, was a master brewer.

He was highly particular about the environment for brewing and therefore kept his brewing location far from the sect's core, often in remote mountains or secluded valleys.

It was unclear how Lu Dongxuan's nose worked, but he always managed to sniff out the brewing site.

Moreover, he had perfected the art of sustainable pilfering—never stealing all the wine, just one or two jars each time.

This left Su Beifeng assuming that some wild beast had developed a taste for his wine.

"By my calculations, the spies sent by the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom should have infiltrated the Jade Cauldron Sect by now, preparing to turn the old flood dragon against us."

"Perfect timing. I should head over too."

"Credit for handling this situation? I'll gladly take it."

With that, Shen Mo rose into the air, flying directly toward the gates of the Jade Cauldron Sect.

Outside the valley where the old flood dragon resided.

The guards at the entrance had been replaced with two unfamiliar faces.

The previous guards had been punished by Second Elder Yang Qiye for misconduct and were now undergoing three months of secluded reflection.

The new guards were locals of Taishan Prefecture, with clean backgrounds that no one could find fault with.

At this moment, the two new guards exchanged a glance and entered the valley together.

The old flood dragon lay lazily at the cave entrance, nibbling on the delicacies Shen Mo had brought during his last visit.

Apart from regretting the lack of offspring, he had no real complaints about his life.

"Hmm?"

The old flood dragon caught the scent of strangers and opened his eyes to look at the unfamiliar faces.

"What happened to the two guards? Why are you here instead?" he growled.

One of the men replied solemnly, "Respected Guardian of the Sect, the previous guards committed offenses and have been punished with three months of seclusion. We are their temporary replacements."

The old flood dragon nodded.

Everyone makes mistakes; it was not unusual.

However...

"The scent on you two is peculiar. It makes me feel both repulsed and intrigued," the dragon suddenly remarked after sniffing the air.

The two men exchanged a glance before one of them said in a low voice, "Respected Guardian, your keen sense is remarkable. You detected it instantly."

"This proves that you have not been fully subdued by the humans. You remain a noble demon!"

The old flood dragon was taken aback.

What nonsense are they spouting? I don't get it.

"Who are you two, really?" he demanded impatiently.

The taller man replied in a deep voice, "Respected Guardian, I have a method to help you reproduce and have offspring again."

The shorter man chimed in, "Guardian, you are not the last Flame Flood Dragon in the world. Our master has another young Flame Flood Dragon in his possession."

The old flood dragon's eyes widened, flashing with excitement. "Really? Where?"

The Flame Flood Dragon bloodline was incredibly noble.

Even mating with ordinary serpents or pythons often failed to produce offspring.

And truthfully, the old flood dragon had no interest in such mundane creatures.

But if another Flame Flood Dragon existed, perhaps meeting it would awaken his dormant male instincts!

The tall man respectfully answered, "It resides in the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom."

The shorter man added, "As long as you leave the Jade Cauldron Sect and follow us to the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom, you will naturally regain the ability to reproduce."

"Moreover, His Majesty the Demon Emperor will greatly value you, treating you as his trusted ally!"

The old flood dragon fell silent.

So that's it.

Human traitors who had willingly pledged themselves to the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom.

He had encountered many such people during his campaigns with the founding patriarch of the Jade Cauldron Sect.

These individuals believed that the demon race was superior to the human race, more perfect, and destined to unify this world.

Thus, they willingly became lackeys of the demon race.

Traitors like these—he had killed many in the past.

"Lord Ao Yan, you don't need to dwell on the past. Even if you had a conflict with the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom back then, that was the you of the past, not the you of today."

"The Demon Emperor of that time is long gone. The current Demon Emperor assures you that bygones will be bygones!"

"As long as you're willing to join the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom, you can have anything you desire. Being able to reproduce is merely the simplest of conditions."

The two continued their attempts to persuade him.

The old flood dragon's heart wavered slightly.

His only offspring was that dragon egg, but despite years of searching, its whereabouts remained unknown.

Now, the opportunity to reproduce had presented itself once more.

It was an opportunity he felt he should seize tightly.

If he let it slip by, there might never be another chance to continue his bloodline.

The old flood dragon was a traditionalist.

He firmly believed that if he could not pass on his bloodline, his life would be wasted.

However, leaving the Jade Cauldron Sect to join the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom would be a blatant betrayal.

The Jade Cauldron Sect would inevitably face reproach from the Supreme Clarity Sect, the Danhe Sect, and the Prefecture Governor's Office.

As someone revered as the "Guardian of the Sect" by the Jade Cauldron Sect, it was unthinkable for him to commit such a deed.

The old flood dragon was immediately caught in a dilemma.

Instinct urged him to prioritize reproduction.

Reason and loyalty told him that his duty was to protect the Jade Cauldron Sect, not betray it.

The two individuals noticed his hesitation and rejoiced inwardly.

The taller man, understanding the importance of pressing his advantage, took out a drop of blood.

The blood was extraordinary, constantly shifting its form.

Lions, wolves, tigers, leopards, oxen, sheep, cats, dogs, and even dragons and phoenixes—all appeared in sequence.

The sight of this drop of blood immediately captured the old flood dragon's attention.

"This… this is…" he exclaimed.

"This is the Demon Emperor's blood! Not ordinary blood, but essence blood!"

"The current Demon Emperor embodies the best traits of all the races within the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom, the greatest Demon Emperor in history!"

"A single drop of the Demon Emperor's blood carries a ten percent chance of allowing you to undergo ancestral regression and elevate your bloodline!"

The taller man spoke with solemnity, his words filled with fervor and reverence.

The old flood dragon's heart was shaken to its core.

Ancestral regression!

This was an allure no demon beast could resist.

If a Flame Flood Dragon underwent ancestral regression, it would become a true dragon!

Even with just a ten percent chance, it was an opportunity not to be missed!

As the old flood dragon hesitated, nearly ready to agree, the sound of footsteps suddenly echoed.

A young figure walked in with his head held high, a faint smile on his face.

"Guardian of the Sect, I have an idea. Take the Demon Emperor's blood, but don't follow them to the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom."

This sudden voice startled the two men, who quickly turned around.

They saw the young and handsome face of none other than Shen Mo!

The two men had thoroughly investigated this valley beforehand. The three individuals holding valley tokens were Li Zhendao, Ye Yan, and Shen Mo.

Li Zhendao, as the sect master, was too busy with his duties to visit frequently.

Ye Yan had left the Jade Cauldron Sect yesterday on a mission and wouldn't return for at least ten days or half a month.

Shen Mo was reportedly absorbed in managing the beast-taming industry in Dragon Snake Mountain, supposedly too preoccupied to appear here.

Yet, here he was, inexplicably standing in the valley.

"Shen Mo…" The old flood dragon looked at Shen Mo with an awkward smile, feeling as though he'd been caught doing something wrong.

The taller man suddenly pointed at Shen Mo and shouted, "Guardian of the Sect, kill him! He's a human prodigy, destined to become an enemy of the Ten Thousand Demons Kingdom in the future!"

"Kill him, and it'll serve as your token of allegiance to the Demon Emperor!"

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