808: Original text: Chapter 273 Tense Standoff_9 808: Original text: Chapter 273 Tense Standoff_9 It’s not that they wanted to do so, mainly because the Golden God’s reputation was simply too daunting.
The Soul Clan was annihilated in just an instant.
They didn’t doubt that if the Golden God killed their Ancestor Phoenix, he would definitely come after them next.
If he couldn’t kill Ancestor Phoenix, he would still come after them.
Whether he succeeded or not, he would target them, so they naturally had to hide.
Otherwise, if the Golden God took them out directly, that would be terrible.
An impending battle was thus dramatically dissipated.
Everyone’s expressions were odd; this was all because of the Golden God and Suiren.
The two of them didn’t follow the usual rules, instead breaking the standoff.
The Supreme Beings withheld their auras, knowing that as long as Ancestor Phoenix was determined to escape, it would be very hard for the Golden God and Suiren to kill him.
After all, a Supreme Being isn’t so easily killed unless prepared in advance.
They also weren’t worried that Ancestor Phoenix would lose his mind and come after them in revenge.
The Supremes of the Primordial are seldom suicidal.
The Ancestral Dragon wiped the cold sweat off his forehead and gently exhaled.
He had also been very tense; a single slip could have resulted in a terrifying annihilation war.
At that time, over ninety percent of the Supreme Beings in the Three Realms might have been dragged into it.
Even the Ancestral Dragon didn’t dare say he could survive such a situation.
“Thank you, Ancestral Dragon, for your assistance.”
Nezha thanked the Ancestral Dragon.
The Ancestral Dragon didn’t particularly like Nezha.
He was interested in future events and knew the story of Nezha stirring up the sea.
One of his descendants was killed by Nezha.
However, the other was now a high-ranking minister of the Heavenly Court and a friend of Sun Wukong and Yang Jian; the Ancestral Dragon couldn’t slight him.
He smiled lightly and said, “Third Prince, no need to be so polite.
On my East Sea, I couldn’t just stand by and watch something happen to you.
You, Ao Zhan, Taotie, and the others are all colleagues.
My Dragon Clan has pledged allegiance to the Heavenly Court, so naturally, I can’t turn a blind eye to the harm of its high-ranking ministers.”
Nezha smiled slightly; he could tell the Ancestral Dragon didn’t quite like him.
He also understood that his relationship with the Dragon Clan was really sour.
The Ancestral Dragon’s attitude was no surprise to him.
Nezha didn’t mind at all.
He cupped his hands towards the two and then turned and left.
Nezha didn’t thank Sun Wukong; their relationship didn’t need such formalities.
The entire Three Realms quickly calmed down.
Only Ancestor Phoenix was missing, no one knew where Suiren and the Golden God were chasing him.
Many people cautioned themselves internally to be more careful when dealing with the Human Race in the future, making sure not to attract the attention of Suiren and the Golden God.
These two don’t follow the rules, which makes them intimidating.
Sun Wukong spat out a mouthful of blood, then took out a Ziwei Immortal Elixir and swallowed it, and his injuries rapidly improved.
“Great Saint, are you alright?”
The Ancestral Dragon asked with concern.
Sun Wukong shook his head and said, “No big deal, but I didn’t expect Ancestor Phoenix to be so formidable.
She’s much stronger than the Yinghuo and Black Robe Supreme that Old Sun killed.
Even if Old Sun and Yang Jian teamed up, we might not be able to take her down.”
Sun Wukong’s eyes shone with a keen light, gaining a certain understanding of Ancestor Phoenix’s strength.
If Ancestor Phoenix was so terrifying, how powerful then was the Ancestral Dragon, one of the top ten masters of the Primordial?
Sun Wukong’s gaze fell on the Ancestral Dragon, carrying a hint of curiosity.
Reading Sun Wukong’s thoughts from his gaze, the Ancestral Dragon smiled and said, “Great Saint, my strength isn’t as formidable as you think.
I’m stronger than Ancestor Phoenix, but not by much.
Although I am one of the top ten masters of the Primordial, I am ranked ninth, and Ancestor Phoenix once fought the tenth-ranked master to a draw, losing by just half a move.”
Sun Wukong was a bit surprised.
This meant that Ancestor Phoenix was qualified to be one of the top ten masters of the Primordial, only falling short by half a move.
“Who is the tenth-ranked?”
Sun Wukong asked.
“Azure Dragon,”
the Ancestral Dragon replied.
Sun Wukong was stunned, truly shocked this time.
One of the Four Guardians of Heaven and Earth, the Eastern Qinglong, was actually a Supreme of the Primordial.
This was simply unbelievable.
No matter what, Sun Wukong hadn’t expected this.
Originally, Sun Wukong thought Azure Dragon’s strength was at most Sub-Paramount.
As for Supreme, that was impossible.
How could a Supreme be willing to serve as one of the Four Guardians of Heaven and Earth?
What they should desire is freedom and carefree living.
“This is something almost everyone in the Primordial era knew, what’s so surprising?”
The Ancestral Dragon was somewhat baffled.
“People of later generations don’t know Azure Dragon’s true strength, only that he is a top-tier Great Heavenly Venerate, at most a Sub-Paramount.”
Sun Wukong explained.
I see, the Ancestral Dragon suddenly understood.
He smiled and said, “That is very much in line with Azure Dragon’s character.
He has always been low-key.
Even the title of top ten master of the Primordial was something he was forced to accept.
He didn’t want to be in the limelight at all.”
“So, in later generations, he chose to become a Guardian of Heaven and Earth and also hid his strength in the Great Heavenly Venerate realm.
Over time, everyone truly believed his strength was that of a Great Heavenly Venerate.”
“Indeed.”
The Ancestral Dragon nodded.
His expression was somewhat emotional as he said, “Azure Dragon was the smart one, hiding his capacities and biding his time is the way to survive.
If I had known this back then, I wouldn’t have died.”
Living a second life, the Ancestral Dragon understood this reason.
At this moment, the Ancestral Dragon cherished his life extremely.
So, he had many such sentiments.
Sun Wukong patted the Ancestral Dragon on the shoulder, vaguely understanding his thoughts at this moment.
To think that he actually had no interest in contending for the Three Realms, all he wanted was to survive.
This was truly a bit hard to believe.
A proud Ancestral Dragon wanting to live like this just because he died once?
The Ancestral Dragon smiled faintly, clasping his hands behind his back, and a deep voice came from his mouth.
“Heroes come from my generation, once in the Primordial, years hasten.
Grand ambitions and great deeds, laughed away like a drunken dream.
Riding a phoenix in sword and rain, divine bones like hills, birds startled away.
The immortal path is like tides, people like water; how many return from the Three Realms?”
Sun Wukong: “…”
He didn’t have that many sentiments and couldn’t empathize, only finding it a bit amusing.
That’s all!
Seeing Sun Wukong’s expression, the Ancestral Dragon knew what he was thinking.
He smiled and said, “I know you can’t empathize, and I don’t expect you to.
You will understand in the future.”
Sun Wukong: “…”
“Great Saint, you should go back and rest.
Your injuries should be treated as soon as possible.”
The Ancestral Dragon said.
“Farewell, and thank you for today.”
Sun Wukong hurried back to Huaguo Mountain.
The Ancestral Dragon showed a smile, and as they each returned, the world fell into peace.
The Three Realms seemed as if nothing had ever happened, but those Immortal Sages had their hearts in turmoil.
Today almost saw a great war among the Three Realms.
Just the thought made their hearts jump in fear.
If such a war broke out, their good days would be over.
In the chaos of the Three Realms, even powerful Immortals and Buddhas would be drawn into it, without peace.
Back at Huaguo Mountain, Nu Ba quickly greeted him.
“Great Saint, how are you?”
Nu Ba’s gem-like eyes showed a worried look.
Sun Wukong was definitely injured, and his current appearance wasn’t great with blood all over him.
Ancestor Phoenix’s strength was naturally unquestionable.
She was a peer of the Ancestral Dragon, even if slightly inferior, but still an outstanding Supreme.
She should be stronger than Yinghuo and Black Robe Supreme.
And Nezha wasn’t Yang Jian.
The combination of Nezha and Sun Wukong wasn’t as formidable as Yang Jian and Sun Wukong together.
Sun Wukong smiled and said, “I did get injured a bit, but it wasn’t too serious, it won’t greatly affect Old Sun.”
Hearing Sun Wukong say this, Nu Ba was a little relieved, but her eyes showed anger, she said discontentedly, “That Ancestor Phoenix was too excessive, acting so domineering.
It was clearly her Phoenix Lineage that harmed our Human Race, yet she wanted to kill Prince Nezha, almost causing a Supreme battle in the Three Realms, she’s simply a madwoman.”
Sun Wukong laughed and said, “That madwoman you speak of is having a tough time now.
Being targeted by the Golden God and Suiren, even if she doesn’t die, she has to shed a layer of skin, she’s in for a rough time.”
“Serves her right.”
Nu Ba felt very satisfied.