Ao Lieās name seemed predestined, perfectly matching his fiery and unyielding nature.
At this moment, Ao Lieās heart was filled with determination. Those proud dragon eyes slowly closed, as if he were a warrior about to bravely face death, exuding an aura of tragic but resolute bravery.
Every dragon scale was taut, as if expressing his unwillingness to accept fate, and at the same time, preparing for the inevitable end.
Fortunately, Ao Zhan and Ao Hun spoke in time, forcibly pulling Ao Lie back from the brink of death.
Ao Lieās body trembled slightly, and the tense aura eased a bit, but his eyes still held traces of residual anger and frustration.
"Heh, now thatās more like it." Hearing the words he wanted, Lin Yi couldnāt help but laugh.
He gracefully leaped down from Ao Lieās head, his movements smooth and natural, without a trace of hesitation.
At the same time, he swiftly put away the Heavenly Following Cloud Sword that contained the Reincarnation Law, the entire process seamless, as if everything was under his control.
His gaze was deep and calm, as if the Three Ancestral Dragons before him were not fearsome beings that made the world tremble, but just a few pieces on his chessboard, to be manipulated at will.
The Three Ancestral Dragons mused inwardly, for their dealings with humans over the years had been long and bitter. In their perception, human greed and treachery were like endless abysses, pursuing benefits and satisfying desires without scruples, devoid of limits and principles.
However, the young man named Lin Yi before them seemed like an anomaly, his behavior and style breaking their preconceived notions about humans.
Watching Lin Yi put away his weapon and relax his stance, the surging battle intent within Ao Zhan and Ao Hun subsided like receding tides.
They understood that this seemingly young human was no ordinary person, and if they acted rashly, the outcome would be unpredictable.
"Letting Ao Lie go is not an issue, but I have a condition."
Lin Yiās voice rang clearly through the vast space, reaching everyoneās ears.
Under usual circumstances, a human trying to negotiate with Ancestral Dragons would surely incite the wrath of the Three Ancestral Dragons.
Now, the Three Ancestral Dragons were actually listening seriously.
"You three compete with me in a match. If I lose, you can reclaim the life I hold. If I win, how about you three come back with me to Xia?"
Hearing this, Ao Lie erupted in rage, his fury exploding like a volcano.
"What do you mean by the life you hold? Iām free now!"
He roared inwardly, but the Dragon Raceās deep-seated pride prevented him from vocalizing these words.
His throat felt choked by something, his face flushed as he angrily glared at Lin Yi, gasping for breath.
Ao Zhan and Ao Hun exchanged looks, a complex expression flashing in their eyes.
They had to admit that Ao Lieās life was indeed granted by Lin Yi, and from this perspective, the stake proposed by Lin Yi was reasonable.
But to put down the centuries-old blood feud with Xia was easier said than done. The tragic scenes of Xiaās betrayal of the Dragon Race seemed to unfold vividly before their eyes, every detail clear.
It was a pain they could never erase, and a chasm that could never be crossed between them and Xia.
"Lin Yi, how about you have a match with me? If you win, Iāll go back to Xia with you. If I lose, you release Ao Lie!" Ao Zhan pondered for a long time before finally speaking.
His voice was calm and deep, carrying a dignity refined over the years.
Yet his proposal was not met with Lin Yiās approval. Lin Yi shook his head repeatedly, a faint smile appearing on his face, seemingly mocking Ao Zhan for being too naive.
Is it possible that this kid was chickening out?
Not surprising, he was just a human at the peak of the Sixth Transformation, how dare he fight to the death with the noble Dragon Race.
Taking Ao Lie down, he must have used some special Secret Technique.
Ao Zhan intended to persuade Lin Yi, assuring him that even if he lost the match, he wouldnāt suffer any loss.
Before he could speak, Lin Yiās next sentence completely astounded the Three Ancestral Dragons.
"Whatās the point of a duel, thatās so boring."
"Besides, fighting you one by one, how tiring~"
"I propose that, to ensure fairness, you three come at me all at once, just as Iām in a hurry to move to the next level!"
Mad!
This kid was mad beyond belief~!
A mere practitioner at the peak of the Sixth Transformation dared to boast in front of Ancestral Dragons, whose strength rivaled that of high-level War Gods.
These words did not only display Lin Yiās arrogance but also seemed to slap Ao Lie in the face.
At this thought, Ao Lie was the first to launch an attack on Lin Yi.
Centuries ago, the Three Ancestral Dragons were known by a resounding title: the Three Great Calamities.
Why such a nickname? Because these Three Ancestral Dragons each wielded formidable natural forces.
With a roar from Ao Lie, the seawater behind him suddenly began to boil.
"Iāve lived all these years, and itās the first time Iāve seen someone so audacious."
"It was just a momentās carelessness on my part, but daring to be so rampant on my turf, youāre done for, kid!"
The natural force Ao Lie controlled was the ocean.
With just a thought, several horrifying water dragons, each a hundred meters long, surged into the tower from outside the Deep Sea Tower, viciously biting towards Lin Yi.
Seeing Lin Yi with no intention to dodge, Ao Lie burst into laughter.
"Kid, die for me!"
"Water Dragon Explode!"
Under Ao Lieās control, the ferocious water dragons launched an attack on Lin Yi.
Yet just as Ao Lieās attack was about to hit Lin Yi, those gigantic water dragons faltered.
In the previous second, the fierce water dragons became docile the moment they were about to touch Lin Yi.
It felt like dogs seeing their long-lost owner.
Not only did they not explode on Lin Yi, but they also adorably fawned over him.
This left Ao Lie even more embarrassed.
Enraged, Ao Lie once again activated his ability to control water, summoning tens of thousands of water blades directed sharply at Lin Yi, determined to turn him into a sieve.
History bears striking similarities.
None of Ao Lieās water-based attacks worked.
All of them failed at the exact moment they were about to touch Lin Yi.
Seeing Ao Lie in trouble again, Ao Hun finally couldnāt hold back any longer.
"Big brother, Ao Lie seems to be losing, Iāll go help him."
Compared to rejoining Xia, Ao Hun preferred losing face.
Who knows, rejoining Xia might lead to betrayal by Xiaās practitioners again.
"Ao Lie, Iām coming to assist you!"
Ao Hun shouted, joining the battle.
Along with him came countless sharp earth spikes.
Ao Hunās interference did not put Lin Yi at a disadvantage.
Because in the next second, thousands of black earth dragons pounced on Ao Hun.