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Chapter 1148 - 910: If I Had Known Today, Why Act That Way Before_2

It immediately stood up straight, put its hands on its waist, and coldly snorted, "My master’s words of persuasion have been good from start to finish; I heard them clearly, not a single harsh word was spoken. But you?

Ha, first you accused him of saving you only to scheme against you, then said it’s only right for the Human Race to be wiped out because my master schemes, and even called him hypocritical.

Bah! Isn’t it just that you don’t want to admit or repay the great kindness of saving your life, making up any excuse to shift the blame, clearing debts on both ends, in the end, the one who can scheme best is you!

Didn’t you say that you, Elder Dragon, have your own pride? Let me see, where has your pride gone?"

Elder Dragon was overwhelmed with shame, but a single misstep led to more mistakes. If he didn’t seize the moment while his benefactor was present to quickly request divine power, he might lose his last shred of hope.

He struggled to move his body, curled up and transformed into human form, still looking pale and weak.

He first bowed to Shi Hu in thanks, then thanked his benefactor for bestowing the Elixir, Elder Dragon’s voice hoarse as he said, "On that day, my benefactor kindly advised me not to take Heavenly Dao’s favor as my own strength, but I was too proud and did not take it to heart. Only after losing it did I understand that for Demon Cultivator, Thunder Tribulation is difficult!"

It turns out, ascending Realm with the spirit of Heaven and Earth also requires Thunder Tribulation, but with divine power within and the support of the Power of Heaven and Earth, so-called Thunder Tribulation was just a formality.

Elder Dragon Zhou Jian mistakenly believed his Thunder Tribulation was no different from that of other cultivators, so simple it shouldn’t be a concern.

After gaining intelligence, he wandered the world freely for a long time, gaining extensive knowledge, mistakenly taking Heavenly Dao’s favor as his own talent. Born with everything going smoothly, he only suffered once under Xuanyuan Yangguang, inevitably high-handed, would not lower himself, and refused to believe all he gained was not because of his excellence.

Moreover, he belonged to the Earth attribute, what relevance does the power obtained through cultivation have with Cyan Dragon Divine Power’s Wood Attribute? Even if it was discarded, it wouldn’t matter.

But to his utter surprise — that day as soon as Jiang Yuan used the God Punishing Whip to strip away his divine power and left, the Thunder Tribulation arrived.

The previous formality Thunder Tribulation VS the Thunder Tribulation faced by Demon Cultivators, were entirely different concepts. Furthermore, Elder Dragon voluntarily abandoned Heavenly Dao’s favor, this Thunder Tribulation likely carried some resentment.

Just stripped of Cyan Dragon Divine Power, seriously injured, and then undergoing the tribulation, the fierce lightning struck him so that bones were visible from his wounds. Previously merely standing on the earth would give endless power, now it was all gone, Elder Dragon expended his lifelong hoard to barely survive the Thunder Tribulation without being immediately killed.

Only now did he understand, the impressive part is not himself, but the Cyan Dragon Divine Power within him that provided continual, unobstructed support.

With only a breath left, Elder Dragon regrets immensely, hates his ignorance and arrogance.

In the throes of death, his benefactor came again, not only healing his wounds almost completely but also moved him to tears as he pleaded, "I realize my mistakes, I beg my benefactor to be gracious and not hold grudges. From today onwards, Elder Dragon Zhou Jian is wholeheartedly submissive to my benefactor’s commands, without complaint!"

The cane struck making pain known, alas, there’s no remedy for regret in this world.

Jiang Yuan sighed gently, "Perhaps at that time, you not only underestimated the role of divine power but also thought of me as another Xuanyuan Yangguang, if reason failed, you’d simply be imprisoned and sealed.

Yet since I saved you from the seal, fearing further harm, you have been researching the way of sealing, possessing exceptional talent that if you encountered a seal again, you could surely break free, correct?"

His final little thoughts revealed, Elder Dragon nodded in shame, "I truly never anticipated, that my benefactor was truly appointed by the Heavenly Dao, able to directly strip Cyan Dragon Divine Power. I overestimated myself and underestimated my benefactor, spoke out of line, please don’t hold it against me."

"If I held it against you, I wouldn’t have helped today." Jiang Yuan regretted and said, "Unfortunately, opportunities are but once. You abandoned yours, hence missed them for life, the Cyan Dragon Divine Power no longer acknowledges you, so...

Actually, your Realm isn’t low, this Yellow Dragon Ridge is your own territory. Look on the bright side, after all, obtaining freedom is your wish, today your injuries are mostly healed, with good care and diligent cultivation, you will surely pass future Thunder Tribulations safely."

Saved yet another life, Elder Dragon no matter how petty dared not suspect ulterior motives, learning there was no hope was like being struck by lightning, the entire demon suddenly aged several decades.

"Ascension hopeless... Ascension hopeless in this lifetime!" He sat on the ground, muttering.

A living example lay before him, Shi Hu felt uneasy and softly asked, "Dragon Senior, before encountering my benefactor, even with Power of the Celestial Dao’s support, couldn’t you cultivate to self-ascension?"

"After gaining intelligence, I was carefree, thought cultivation was simple thus didn’t take it seriously, wasted all my time wandering the world, making friends, eating, drinking, playing. Anyway, no matter how negligent, each breath would slowly accumulate cultivation..."

Mentioning the freedom of old, Elder Dragon wiped his eyes heavily and sighed, "I thought, the current cultivator can’t ascend easily, born as the spirit of Heaven and Earth able to seal a divine position, ascension shall naturally be attainable.

Later, encountered Xuanyuan Yangguang. He persuaded me to serve him to benefit and save this world, I wouldn’t submit so was poisoned then imprisoned and sealed, until my benefactor freed me."

Looking at his trembling hands, his voice grew more somber, "I haven’t had the chance to cultivate to the Peak of Tribulation Crossing Realm, where’s the ascension?"

"Naive!" Yan Xuan snorted coldly upon hearing, releasing his breath, "Old man reached Tribulation Crossing Realm peak ten thousand years ago, and what of it? You really think ascension is so easy?"

Worried Elder Dragon might leak secrets, it truly wanted to counter harshly again — tell him the Spiritual Energy in Wilderness World is polluted, unless surrendering to my master can enter the Celestial Palace Holy Realm to cultivate, otherwise ascension is hopeless — you are completely doomed in this life!

It cast a scornful glance at Elder Dragon, "Cursed me and my master when you were boasting, included me in the insults, now you regret and speak kindly. You think the divine power of the Four Symbols Divine Beast is so cheap, only suitable for you, even letting you pick and choose?

You don’t want it, you denigrate it as worthless; want it, speak kindly and it’s yours, how ideal! Let me tell you, we already have a ready dragon, attribute perfectly fits, will one day ascend as divine beast partner to guard this world better than you!"

Jiang Yuan watched Elder Dragon’s eyes redden again, now unable to defeat Yan Xuan, mouth too stiff to retaliate, he was even more pitiful, the spirit of Heaven and Earth once had fallen to such a state aroused pity.

He decided not to kick a man when he was down, gestured for Yan Xuan to stop, "Since you’re now out of danger, we’ll no longer disturb, farewell."

"Little tiger, don’t want to leave?" Yan Xuan noticed Shi Hu was dumbfounded in place, laughing mischievously, "Why don’t you stay and keep Elder Dragon company then. Anyway, from master’s indication, you weren’t willing either..."

"Willing! Willing! I’m very willing!" Shi Hu was startled, immediately jumping to Jiang Yuan’s side, laughing brightly, "Master, what should I do next? Please arrange as you wish!"

[Received request: Demon Beast Shi Hu requests to establish a dependency contract, possible to be contracted as a pet, handle the request?]

Witnessing the senior’s end firsthand, frightened Shi Hu submitted promptly.

But Jiang Yuan didn’t opt for an immediate contract, instead transported back to the small yard, motioning it to sit by his feet and patiently asked, "Are you truly sincere in accepting me as your master? Give it proper thought, no turning back once the bowstring is released, this path once chosen doesn’t offer retreat.

Moreover, wishing to ascend as divine beast, you must assume responsibility, certainly won’t be easy. Once you choose to recognize me as master and save the world, I’ll have an obligation to oversee, should you slack off, you’ll face punishment, severe punishment!"

"Hehe, if you don’t wish to be White Tiger Divine Beast, might as well end up like Elder Dragon." Yan Xuan added fuel to the flames nearby, "Simply have its divine power stripped and occasionally striked by lightning.

Don’t you possess healing abilities, surely much stronger than Elder Dragon, though painful momentarily can be free for life. Mainly, the White Tiger Divine Power can offer much, when my master sends out words, he’ll surely profit immensely then..."

With a thud Shi Hu knelt down, "Master, I’m truly willing! No matter how tough or exhausting, I’m willing to obey your commands, I won’t end up like Elder Dragon, too terrifying!"

It also never seriously cultivated, but Shi Hu hearing his friend Jun Yan mention Demon Cultivator’s difficulties and the Elder Dragon’s precedent of relinquishing the Divine Format as an example.

It thought to itself, why give up being a proper divine beast, foolishly giving away divine power to benefit other Demon Cultivators?! Didn’t see Elder Dragon regret so much he would roll around on the ground, I don’t want that!