Chapter 755: Chapter 756: The Birdman with Wings (First Update!)

A surge of momentum suddenly rose from Ao Run, the Western Sea Dragon King, his cultivation had astonishingly reached the Half-Step Saint Realm!

To tell the truth, as a member of the imperial clan within the Demon Clan, the Western Sea Dragon Clan’s aptitude wasn’t low at all. However, since ancient times, the higher Cultivation Techniques of the dragon race had gradually been lost. By the time it came to Ao Run and his generation, there were hardly any good Cultivation Methods left, which led to the generally low personal combat power of the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas.

The next generation of the dragon race was doing relatively well, as they mostly took great immortals, gods, and Buddhas as their teachers and learned some different Cultivation Techniques. Although they weren’t the most suited for the dragon race, their combat power was still greatly enhanced. But Ao Run and a few others just couldn’t do that. As kings of the Four Seas, it was impossible for them to take others as their masters, for this was their last bit of dignity as Dragon Kings!

This was why the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas were so timid. Despite their high cultivation, they couldn’t even defeat those who were one or two realms lower than themselves and could only bow and scrape, addressing the others as Immortals.

However, this situation changed after Candle Dragon Ao Tian and Ying Long arrived at the Western Sea.

Although Ao Tian and Ying Tian looked down on these spineless descendants, they also understood that it wasn’t completely the fault of the Four Seas Dragon Clan; it was also related to the loss of their Cultivation Techniques.

In light of this, Ao Tian and Ying Tian imparted some of the Ancient Dragon Clan’s Cultivation Technique Manuals to the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas. Although these weren’t the most profound techniques, they were already quite incredible for the Four Seas Dragon Clan of today.

The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas, as if they had found a supreme treasure, closed themselves off to cultivate. They handed over all affairs of the Dragon Palaces entirely to their dragon sons and grandsons. Among them, Ao Run, the Western Sea Dragon King, made the most progress. After all, he also had a third son, the young White Dragon Ao Lie, who had brought back many gifts to Ao Run after his scripture-seeking journey.

Through these exchanges, Ao Run’s cultivation soared all the way to the Half-Step Saint Realm, fully unleashing his potential as a Dragon King.

The marked increase in cultivation strength naturally brought about a significant boost in confidence. Even when facing the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court at the peak of its power, Ao Run was no longer as servile as he had been in the past, instead choosing to fight for his clan with all their might.

Nevertheless, Ao Run also found it strange in his heart. His son, the White Dragon Ao Lie, served in the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court; how come he never mentioned anything about the Heavenly Court wanting to subjugate the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas?

Moreover, this approach of coming directly to their door and threatening with annihilation if they did not submit didn’t quite match with the way the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong, usually conducted himself either!

Could it be someone was impersonating them and framing them?

With a heart full of doubt, Ao Run led the soldiers of the Western Sea Dragon Palace out of the Dragon Palace and swam towards the outer defense area.

“Listen, Western Sea Dragon Clan, submit quickly to our Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court, or else we will flatten your Western Sea Dragon Palace today and leave none alive!”

When they arrived at the second-to-last protective barrier, they saw from afar a group of demons attacking the barrier, which was already teetering on the verge of collapse. Among them, a leading Half-Step Saint was bragging arrogantly.

The three-layered barrier of the Western Sea Dragon Palace was the Protective Barrier of the dragon race, learned from the Secret Techniques passed on by Ao Tian and Ying Long. Not just the Western Sea Dragon Palace, but the other three Dragon Palaces also had these barriers in place–three layers in total, with each layer’s defensive capabilities increasing progressively.

However, powerful as the Protective Barrier was, it could not withstand the relentless attacks of a Half-Step Saint Realm powerhouse. The second layer was about to be breached!

But then a thunderous roar came from within the barrier: “Who is this foul creature daring to pretend to be the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court and utter such wild words here? Take this hammer from your grand dragon king!”

Following that roar, Ao Run’s figure burst forth from within the barrier, wielding a dark gold hammer engraved with mysterious symbols and ferociously slammed it toward the brash Half-Step Saint, with formidable might.

The half-step Saint strongman who uttered the threats was a member of the Winged Race with wings on his back, who never expected the Western Sea Dragon King Ao Run to arrive so swiftly and forcefully. By the time he reacted, a dark gold hammer was already upon him, sending shivers down his spine as he hastily positioned a long spear across his chest.

Boom!

With a thunderous roar, the Winged Race strongman was smashed, sent flying with spear in tow, hurtling through the water for dozens of feet before steadying himself–his face a mask of shock. “Such strength! Weren’t the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas supposed to be weaklings? How is this guy so formidable?”

Ao Run also possessed cultivation at the half-step Saint Realm, which the Winged Race strongman could naturally discern. However, the blow he had just experienced seemed at odds with the rumors he had heard–what exactly was going on?

“Who are you to dare obstruct the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Army?”

The Winged Race strongman pointed at the Western Sea Dragon King Ao Run and bellowed.

“The Demon Clan’s Heavenly Army? Pah!”

Western Sea Dragon King Ao Run spat disdainfully, his gaze toward the Winged Race strongman filled with contempt and anger. “Since when did the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court include birdmen like you? Where did this dog scum come from, daring to run wild in my Western Sea and speaking provocatively, trying to frame the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court–as if I could be so easily fooled?”

“The king? You’re the Western Sea Dragon King Ao Run?”

The Winged Race strongman suddenly realized that the person before him was none other than Ao Run, the Dragon King of the Western Sea Dragon Clan!

But according to rumors, Ao Run was a coward, always bowing and scraping before others, which was completely at odds with the figure before him!

Moreover, his cultivation was clearly of the half-step Saint Realm, which was far greater than what rumors had suggested!

“You don’t even recognize me and have the shamelessness to claim association with the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court, utterly disgraceful!”

Western Sea Dragon King Ao Run cursed vehemently and, in a flash, rushed towards the Winged Race strongman again. “Since you’ve come, don’t think about leaving! Take this!”

The dark gold hammer whipped up violent tornado-like waves in the sea, which split into eight and hammered towards every part of the Winged Race strongman’s body. Western Sea Dragon King Ao Run held nothing back against the imposter claiming to belong to the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Court, who was arrogantly threatening to annihilate the entire Western Sea Dragon Clan. He used all his strength.

He intended to show those who looked down upon the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas that they were no longer the Dragon Clan of old. The current members were not to be trifled with by just anyone!

The dignity of the Dragon Clan would be re-established by him, the Western Sea Dragon King Ao Run, starting with this battle today!

“Sacred Light Spear Blade!”

Facing the ferocious assault from the Western Sea Dragon King Ao Run, the half-step Saint strongman of the Winged Race, now fearing further reserve, gritted his teeth and channeled his true skill. A brilliant milky-white light shone from all over his body, quickly gathering in the long spear in his hands. With a fierce thrust, he unleashed several spear blades made of condensed light, colliding with the rushing tornado waves.