Chapter 1827 - 1409~1410: The Consequences of Bargaining with a Tiger! Player Trust Crisis!
The atmosphere suddenly became heavy, and the air around seemed too oppressed to flow, with only ripples resembling space folds forming.
As Azure Dragon withdrew with a low growl, Jiang Dali’s eyes shone with brilliance, ready to strike, and suddenly a voice emerged from the ripples.
"Master Jiang, do not worry, it’s me!"
At the center of the ripples, resembling concentric circles, a crack appeared at a speed hard to detect with the naked eye, and an elderly figure, with white hair and a kind face, materialized out of thin air.
"Is it you?"
Jiang Dali immediately restrained the impulse to punch with full force, frowning as he gazed at Xiao Sanxiao, who appeared in front with a near and far breakthrough technique, "Have you broken through yet?"
"No, no, it’s not that easy. Let me catch my breath first."
Xiao Sanxiao slightly panted and used a movement technique to leap onto the Demon Dragon’s back, straightening his clothes, and explained to Jiang Dali, "This so-called breakthrough divine power is actually not difficult, just requires diligent practice, skill comes with time, and naturally, one will master it.
In fact, near and far is derived from the Shattering Void breakthrough divine power, nothing magical about it, I often use it to travel; this time, being far from you, I had to use this exhausting method to travel..."
Hui Qi, already stunned by Xiao Sanxiao’s sudden arrival in such an expert form, was even more shocked inwardly.
Not at the Breakthrough Realm, yet able to perform the divine power of that realm, who is this elder? Could he be the Twelfth Horror Jiang Dali mentioned before?
Jiang Dali, having long been used to Xiao Sanxiao’s habit of pretending to be an expert and boasting, knew that although he spoke breezily, his slightly disordered inner breath betrayed him. This near and far divine skill could only be used once more by him, marking the biggest difference between him and a true Breakthrough Realm powerhouse.
"Why are you in such a hurry to find me?"
Jiang Dali asked, then looked at Azure Dragon, who had retreated hundreds of yards and was cautiously observing Xiao Sanxiao.
Suddenly, it seemed that the Demon Dragon’s cowardice wasn’t without reason, possibly stemming from its bloodline. However, it was good that Azure Dragon didn’t turn its head and flee.
Xiao Sanxiao looked at Azure Dragon in the distance, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "After parting ways with you that day, we agreed that I would come find you once my heart realm was stable. Last night, I observed the stars and sensed a life-and-death crisis for Azure Dragon in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, so I decided to come out.
Today, a big battle indeed occurred here. I’ve been observing in the distance, waiting for the right moment. Unexpectedly, you and your group of friends also intervened to stop it, and then..."
Jiang Dali snorted coldly, folded his arms behind his back, and said, "So you took the opportunity to lie low, and now that the danger is gone, you show up again? You haven’t changed a bit from your old turtle ways."
Xiao Sanxiao’s face showed anger, feeling that Jiang Dali gave him too little respect in front of others, but knowing he was at fault, he could only cough and unhappily huff, "I only stayed back because I saw you could handle it, holding the rear for you. Don’t think Azure Dragon is safe now, if Qin Shi Huang acts again, at least I can still help."
"You said it. Once you, an old predecessor, have spoken, it’s hard to take back. I hope you won’t go back on your word."
Jiang Dali smiled faintly, rendering Xiao Sanxiao speechless.
"This punk, treating me respectfully when needed, and calling me Old Turtle when not, outrageous!"
Xiao Sanxiao was annoyed internally, but just snorted coldly on the surface, watching as Jiang Dali maneuvered the Demon Dragon closer to calm Azure Dragon, temporarily holding back the latest news about the Land of Dharma.
At this time, the sound of rolling thunder came from afar, and a pressing expert’s momentum was swiftly approaching, it was Yin Zhong showing up late, employing Dragon God Skill.
Seeing Jiang Dali standing imposingly on the Demon Dragon, Yin Zhong finally breathed a sigh of relief, his previously tense heart at ease.
Seeing the true form of this Evil Star, all previous worries and anxieties disappeared completely.
This inexplicably stronger than self-trust confidence, even Yin Zhong couldn’t explain, only attributing it to perhaps Jiang Dali being a reliable mountain for those around him.
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Half an hour later, Jiang Dali first settled the rewards of the "aid Qin Shi Huang" task for millions of players, appeasing their anger over Azure Dragon’s escape.
Then, with everyone’s help, he used the Eight Dragon Balls to heal some of Azure Dragon’s wounds, immediately informing everyone of his decision to continue seeking the Land of Catastrophe, advising Yin Zhong to return to the nearby Dragon Cave in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains if unwilling to follow.
Yin Zhong, as a member of the Dragon Guardian Clan, originally came for Azure Dragon, imbued with the purest True Dragon Qi from Azure Dragon’s body, benefiting his Dragon God Skill cultivation and providing more insights into the Divine Dragon’s weather-controlling art. Naturally, he was unwilling to leave after barely rescuing Azure Dragon.
Jiang Dali didn’t persuade him otherwise, and the group, along with two dragons, set off again, continuing to search for the Land of Catastrophe along the general direction previously determined through hostility.
At this time, Xiao Sanxiao mentioned the second matter of his visit.
After listening, Jiang Dali was surprised, "I didn’t expect you still have some consideration, coming not only to rescue the Divine Dragon but also planning to help me find and resolve the Land of Catastrophe.