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"Quite interesting, this world, isn’t it?"

"What do you mean by that?"

The Ancient Worm howled in agony, its suffering evident. The heads of Princess Chang and the former Minister of War were casually thrown at their feet. Now, the only ones left capable of face-to-face conversation were the vibrant Fei Fu Ma and the disabled West Sea Dragon Palace Princess: Ao Zhen!

Ao Zhen didn’t recognize the man in front of her, but the fact that he had managed to quickly evolve into the Dragon King Breed and arrive here in such short order indicated his methods were far from simple.

First there had been Chen Qing, and now this man; the Dragon Palace had not ruled over the mortal realm for tens of thousands of years, yet now several significant figures had unexpectedly emerged.

Fei Fu Ma was feeling extremely satisfied at the moment, especially when he saw the heads at his feet and the Ancient Worm struggling in the fire. That sense of satisfaction was even more exhilarating than the success of his Dragon Transformation.

"This person is called Siao Mingyue, a talent bestowed by heaven, born a girl yet valued by her family since childhood. She once nearly became a female feudal lord and now holds the esteemed position of your Central Plains’ foremost Princess Royale, with a reputation and status that rival even that of Your Majesty the Emperor.

With the descent of the ancients, she has revealed herself to be extraordinary, cooperating with the Ancient Worm.

Using her own audacity, she subdued it, helping her to transform the bloodlines of a hundred thousand of her kin.

Even under the wary and watchful eye of the Emperor, she has swiftly gained the capital to contend for the world! "

Ao Zhen glanced at the heads on the ground, her eyes narrowed slightly: "Not easy..."

"This is the eldest son of the Shen Family, possessed by the strongest of the nine Ancient Worms. Upon breaking free, he slaughtered over a thousand islands in the West Sea, decimating billions of people – a monstrous god descending upon the world.

And now, arriving at your West Sea, he nearly turned the entire West Sea Dragon Palace upside down. What do you think of that?"

"Though it’s clever exploitation, the victor is king. Regardless of whether its success was aided, reaching this stage is indeed extraordinary," Ao Zhen acknowledged objectively.

"Your Highness has quite the magnanimous heart!" Fei Fu Ma burst into loud laughter.

"And what about you?" Ao Zhen turned to look at him: "Someone who can bring about such an end for the powerful figure you just described, what kind of person are you?"

"Me?" Fei Fu Ma chuckled: "A small fry, just a small fry. An insignificant person from a fallen Sorcerer Family, who by chance caught the fancy of a certain noble lady and was selected to be a Consort Prince, but had to live like a caged turtle every day, watching that formidable lady seek pleasure and amusement. The most honored outsider in the Central Plains, but who really looks at me? I’m just a glorified servant with a bit of status, nothing more. "

With that, Fei Fu Ma lightly stepped on the head of Princess Chang: "Proud as you are, you probably never imagined, did you? That one day... you would be trampled underfoot by me?"

Ao Zhen: "...."

"Your Highness, what do you think of me?"

Ao Zhen gave him a look and said coldly: "As I’ve said before, regardless of whether you leveraged an advantage, reaching this stage makes you the king. If you can control the West Sea Dragon Palace, it means the fate of the Dragon Palace is meant to be like this..."

"Hahahaha!"

Fei Fu Ma immediately burst into uncontrollable laughter. After becoming a Consort Prince, he couldn’t recall the last time he laughed so heartily – he now found himself crying with laughter!

Ao Zhen quietly watched him, assessing from his words that he was a person capable of biding his time.

Yet, in her view, that was pretty much the extent of his patience.

The Ancient Worm had endured horrific torments in the laboratory, faced numerous setbacks once outside, and was then suppressed by arrays again.

For tens of thousands of years, it had been the same day after day.

Whether the Ancient Worm or those Ancient Sorcerers at the Dragon Palace’s gates, which of them had not exercised great forbearance over many years?

But emotionally speaking, it was clear that others were far superior to the man before her. However, the world has always been this way; it’s not about being competent, as luck plays a significant role.

The Ancient Worm probably couldn’t comprehend how it fell at the hands of a person like this, could it?

But similarly, could she herself understand it?

She was nearly pushed to the brink by those lowly Ancient Sorcerers and by you, this half-broken test subject, including right now.

.. looking at the hysterically laughing man in front of her, as grotesque as a wriggling insect, yet wasn’t her life still in his hands?

"Your Highness is someone who sees things clearly, very good... very good indeed!" Fei Fu Ma laughed and nodded his head: "Since Your Highness is willing to admit it, would you be willing to cooperate?"

"Cooperate how?" Ao Zhen asked in a low voice.

He was willing to let her live?

This guy must be confused. Even having evolved into the Dragon King Breed, there’s still a world of difference between him and the true nobility of the Dragon Palace. He couldn’t really believe he had reached the pinnacle, could he?

"I’ve heard that a Dragon Maiden serves only one Dragon King in her lifetime?"

Ao Zhen wasn’t surprised, and she looked up with a cold gaze: "So that’s what you’re getting at?"

It made no difference to her. Wasn’t the other guy just now harboring the same intentions?

A Dragon Maiden serves only one male partner in her lifetime and never betrays him...

This was an oath ingrained in the blood of the Dragon Clan. Therefore, by acquiring the body of a Dragon Maiden, one gains her allegiance.

This has led many ambitious individuals to never abandon their schemes for Dragon Maidens.

This guy, as well as the Ancient Worm, both had a clever idea.

Among the seas, she was the strongest Dragon Maiden, the most powerful too.

If she could be made to pledge allegiance, it would be tantamount to securing half the military power of the West Sea – quite the profitable transaction, wasn’t it?

"Your Highness, are you unwilling?" Fei Fu Ma looked at the other with a smile. "Now that I am of the Dragon King Breed, my bloodline is noble. It’s not a disgrace to you at all and is certainly better than that lowly Ancient Worm, don’t you think?"

Ao Zhen took a deep breath, "Does it have to be this way?"

"It must be this way!" the other nodded. "Because with your abilities, if we don’t do it this way, once you’ve recovered, would I stand any chance?"

"That’s true....."

Ao Zhen suddenly laughed, "I never thought I would be forced into such a situation one day!"

"Everything in the world is ever-changing, isn’t that right?"

"That’s the truth..... but I still have a choice!"

"You have a choice?" Fei Fu Ma frowned. At this point, did this guy still have another card up his sleeve?

He had been observing from high above for a long time, ensuring that the Ancient Worm almost compromised the West Sea Princess before he made his move. A person who couldn’t even protect her own chastity is telling him she has a choice? What choice could she possibly have?

"Chen Qing!" Ao Zhen suddenly said, "I agree to your cooperation!!"

Fei Fu Ma: "!!"

Almost in an instant, Fei Fu Ma did not hesitate to strike, his True Dragon’s power, paired with the sky-splitting thunder and his own Southern Clear Li Fire that could burn everything, smashed Ao Zhen’s head to pieces with one punch!

He had used his full force, intending not to give the opponent any chance, because the name the other had called out was the one he was most wary of at the moment!

If there was anyone in this world whom he thought resembled himself, it was Chen Qing: both were the kind of beings that make no sound until they strike astonishingly.....

Boom!

The horrific power left Ao Zhen, who hadn’t recovered yet, without the slightest resistance, her head instantly shattered. But at the same moment he attacked, a faint mist wrapped around the surroundings.....

Fei Fu Ma’s pupils contracted, subconsciously sensing something.

He had experienced this power before when Siao Mingyue was on the verge of taking over Jiangnan; it was Chen Qing’s power that held him back. He still couldn’t understand how Chen Qing could wield such power.

A sense of unease rose in his heart, and sure enough, the next moment, Ao Zhen’s head, which had been blown to smithereens, reversed back to its original state as if rewinding. He lunged again without hesitation, but this time, he met nothing but emptiness!

Ao Zhen’s cold laugh, along with the mist, completely dissipated before his eyes. No amount of power could capture it!

"Chen Qing!!"

Fei Fu Ma roared, his dragon’s cry causing the surrounding seawater to boil!

But even so, Ao Zhen’s whereabouts remained unfound.

"Chen Qing, come out!!"

"That’s not possible, Fei Fu Ma...." Chen Qing’s voice drifted from afar, "The Consort Prince is indeed too imposing right now, this power invincible in the current world; why would I dare come forward to seek death?"

"Do you think you can run?" Fei Fu Ma sneered.

"How many times can you use the power of this Array?

How long can you rely on it? If you are willing to serve me now, I promise you, a kingship in Jiangnan for generations to come, as nobility among men.

No..... I promise you a share of the Four Seas Dragon Palaces! "

"But if you really want to stand against us, you will regret it!!"

"Us? Even now as a notable figure, Fei Fu Ma, the way you threaten people resembles a lackey of a mob boss." Chen Qing’s mocking voice came through, "Oh, no, that’s not right. After all, Fei Fu Ma has never changed, once a lackey of Princess Chang, and now simply serving a different master. What’s the point? "

"You!!" Fei Fu Ma’s face instantly turned extremely ugly.

"Offer me a share of the Four Seas? Grant me kingship in Jiangnan? You? Are you even qualified to make such promises?"

Boom!!

Raging flames answered Chen Qing, rising to the sky, instantly evaporating the surrounding hundreds of miles of sea!

But where was even a hint of the other?

"Chen Qing!!!"