Chapter 2332 - 2335: This Is the Only Way to Control the Sea Border

The charming Mermaid Princess Jinli Qianning felt tense upon hearing this, and looked at Shen Qiang nervously. Having previously led Shen Qiang, no one understood better than she did that Shen Qiang couldn't possibly open the Dragon Emperor's treasury.

"The Dragon Emperor is wise and mighty, dispensing rewards and punishments fairly, which is truly a blessing for the Sea Clan!"

"Let's go, let's go, everyone follow the Dragon Emperor to the treasure vault."

"The Dragon Emperor's secret treasure is the legendary unrivaled treasure that collects rare treasures from the Four Seas."

Amid the excitement of many Great Sea Demons, Shen Qiang smiled, "Go notify those thirty warriors to wait outside the Dragon Emperor's treasury to receive treasures. As for you, you can just observe from outside. Those who have not established merit for me are not qualified to enter my treasure vault."

Instantly, the many Great Demons present fell silent.

"Not simple, is it? This young Dragon Emperor, he's putting us in a difficult position."

"Hmph, previously they said someone young like Shen Qiang would be easy to fool. Now look, the counterattack is here, he opens the vault but doesn't let us see."

"Serves me right, I should have known better than to treat the Dragon Emperor like a compliant child. That would surely embarrass oneself."

Smiling, Shen Qiang glanced at the many Great Sea Demons who exchanged silent looks, then got up, taking Jinli Qianning, Ye Guyun, Ke Bizhu, Qingxuan, and Uncle Gui straight to the Royal Warehouse behind the Dragon Palace.

After exchanging glances, the Great Sea Demons followed behind the group all the way to the outside of the Royal Warehouse.

After watching Shen Qiang and the others go inside, the expressions and faces of the many Great Sea Demons turned somewhat unpleasant.

"Being able to light up the Dragon Palace and sit on the Dragon Throne, Shen Qiang must be the Dragon Emperor, so I think you better not play tricks. There's a risk of things going wrong."

A Great Sea Demon who had opened a Barrier to ensure their conversation wouldn't be overheard by Shen Qiang and others said very seriously, "After all, the Dragon Emperor is the master here, our Emperor, and it won't be good for anyone if things go too far."

Hearing his words, another Great Sea Demon snorted coldly and said, "The Dragon Emperor has been gone for more than four thousand years. Over these four thousand years, we have been free and unfettered. Now, this Shen Qiang appears, and we old folks have to bow and nod to him. If he really is the Dragon Emperor, then there's no issue, but what if he isn't?"

"How could he possibly not be?"

"If he really were the Dragon Emperor, the Sea Emperor wouldn't have sent a letter! Didn't you hear what those elite Sea Demons who returned said? Athena and the Sea Emperor both believe Shen Qiang is not the Dragon Emperor, nor the heir of the Dragon Emperor. If this matter isn't clarified, we aren't going to die unjustly?"

"Exactly, if he is the True Dragon Emperor, we have no complaints. But it's impossible for him to be the real Dragon Emperor, the real Dragon Emperor is a dragon, he is not one, he's a human with dragon breath, at most a Dragon Demon."

"Right, if we're going to fight to the death for a Dragon Demon like this, not only is it a question of worth, people would laugh their heads off!"

Hearing these words, the old Sea Demon fell silent, and after a long time, he said solemnly, "From the dragon's standpoint, he cannot be the Dragon Emperor. But he lit the Dragon Palace, sat on the Dragon Throne, so he might be the heir of the Dragon Emperor."

"We're willing to accept an heir too, but what if he isn't even an heir?" That Great Sea Demon said, "Now is the time to verify everything. If he really is the Dragon Emperor's heir, then he will certainly be able to open the treasure. If not, then he's a fraud."

The old Sea Demon sighed helplessly and said, "Alright, you have a point. Honestly, I've gotten used to being carefree, and I don't want anyone to oversee me either, so let's see."

"What if he can't open the treasure?" In the group of Great Sea Demons, suddenly spoke a Great Sea Demon who had been silent.

After a moment of silence, the old Sea Demon sighed, "Eliminate him."

Outside the Royal Warehouse, many Great Sea Demons waited to see the spectacle.

Twenty-seven elite Sea Demons who returned from Atlantic City were also gathering.

And at this time, as they stepped down the white jade stone steps, everyone's mood was exceptionally heavy, because since entering the door, Shen Qiang had clearly said:

"The Dragon Emperor's treasury, I cannot open."

These words not only oppressed them but also sent a shiver down their spines.

Especially Jinli Qianning and Uncle Gui, they were extremely nervous.

Because they knew very well, once Shen Qiang fails to open this treasury, what will happen next.

No doubt, many Sea Demons would turn against us, and by then, explanations will fall on deaf ears.

There weren't many steps before they reached the front of the Dragon Emperor's treasury, but at this time, none of them were in the mood to marvel at the gold and jewels piled outside the vault door.

Looking at the majestic golden vault door shrouded in layers of black mist, Shen Qiang took a deep breath and said, "I've come here once before, these black mists, I dealt with them before sitting on the Dragon Throne. At that time, although I felt pressure from these black mists, overall, it wasn't as if I defeated them, but as if they chose to abandon the Dragon Throne to protect here."

"Are you sure?" The old steward Uncle Gui asked somewhat surprised.

Shen Qiang nodded and said, "Yes, I'm very sure because I can feel these mists seem to have spiritual wisdom."

After a moment's silence, the old steward Uncle Gui said, "This is a trace of the Dragon Emperor's intention. I think you have no chance, so we should hurry and come up with a seemingly reasonable excuse to get away with it."

"If we can get away with it, that would be great, but in reality, whether human or other intelligent beings, once they start to doubt, the best way is only one, and that is to prove oneself and completely dispel their doubts. Apart from this, there is no other way."

As he spoke, Shen Qiang walked towards the treasure vault.

Boom!

The thick black mist bounced Shen Qiang back as he approached.

Not only that, for a moment, within that black mist, Shen Qiang even felt a sense of ridicule, as if laughing at his overestimation.

Boom!

Once again stepping forward, Shen Qiang was bounced back, and this time, Shen Qiang clearly felt the disdain of the black mist, and even more clearly detected the strong rejection and furious emotions of that black mist.

"Come again and you'll die!"

That made Shen Qiang frown.

"Youying!"

With Shen Qiang's shout, Taiyin Youying, beautiful like a crescent moon, appeared with a flower crown.

"I must open the vault now to dispel the doubts of those Sea Demons outside, otherwise once they deny my identity, then everything is lost. They won't listen to my commands, nor can the sea borders be controlled anymore."

Hearing Shen Qiang's words, everyone present immediately focused their gaze on Taiyin Youying.