Chapter 535: Toying with the Divine Dragon

Chapter 535: Chapter 535: Toying with the Divine Dragon

Long Ao could clearly feel that the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon’s killing intent toward him had diminished significantly.

But even so, Long Ao didn’t dare to relax in the slightest.

After all, Long Fu had just said that the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon wanted to seize his soul to break the Seal. If he were even the slightest bit careless, the consequences would be unthinkable.

"Kid, seeing as you’re pretty decent, how about I do you a favor?"

"And how do you propose to do that?"

"It’s simple. As long as you help me break the Seal, this Treasure of the Demon God will be yours. How about it?"

Long Ao wasn’t the least bit surprised by the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon’s offer, as he had already guessed it.

’The Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon has been sealed inside this stone wall by the Demon God for countless years. It’d have to be an idiot not to want out. Now that it’s finally met me, how could it possibly let this chance go?’

"So, kid, are you willing?"

’Fuck.’

Cursing fiercely in his heart, Long Ao was of course unwilling to agree. Who the hell knew if the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon would turn on him after he released it?

Long Ao knew very well that the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon was, after all, a Divine Beast—and a Celestial Divine Level one at that. Forget him, even if his ancestor underwent Rebirth, he probably wouldn’t be a match for the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon.

"Senior Dragon, let’s speak frankly. I don’t trust you."

"HAHAHAHA, what a refreshingly straightforward kid! I like your personality. Fine. In that case, I won’t waste any more words. Let’s be direct."

Before Long Ao could speak, the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon continued, "Kid, if you help me break the Seal, I’ll help you break through to the Saint realm. And this Stone Stele will still be yours."

It had to be said, the terms offered by the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon were indeed tempting. Long Ao was only human; it was impossible for him to resist.

But Long Ao still didn’t quite trust the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon.

"I can help you break the Seal, but you must agree to one of my demands."

Demands.

Long Ao was actually making demands of a Divine Beast. If anyone else found out, they’d probably curse him for his audacity. After all, Divine Beasts, like Divine Dao Martial Artists, were some of the truly most powerful existences in Heaven and Earth.

Under normal circumstances, if the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon heard a mere human Martial Artist dare to make demands of it, it would have attacked long ago. But now, the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon was sealed within the stone wall. Even if it was thoroughly infuriated, it could only endure for now.

"Kid, state your demand. I hope you don’t push your luck."

Laughing inwardly, Long Ao said with a nonchalant expression, "Senior, my demand is actually very simple. Your strength is too great. What if, once I break the Seal, you go back on your word?"

"Kid, you little bastard! I am the great Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon! How could I possibly go back on my word?"

"I don’t care. I have to look out for my own life. So, to prevent any unnecessary trouble, I hope you can hand over your Divine Pill to me first. Once I’ve broken the Seal and my Cultivation has broken through to the Divine Dao Realm, I’ll return the Divine Pill to you. How about it?"

The Divine Pill was the Spring of Power within a Divine Beast. It could be said that once a Divine Beast lost its Divine Pill, it was no different from an ordinary Spirit Beast—or perhaps even worse.

Hearing this, the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon was utterly enraged.

"Kid, you don’t know your place! I’ll let you experience right now just how powerful a Divine Beast is!"

The moment its voice fell, an irresistible Divine Dao power erupted from the stone wall, instantly enveloping Long Ao. A Divine Beast was a Divine Beast, and the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon was at the Celestial Divine Realm. Its aura alone was not something Long Ao could withstand.

Fortunately, the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon was sealed within the stone wall. Otherwise, Long Ao wouldn’t have been able to leave alive from the pressure of its aura alone.

Precisely because the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon was sealed in the stone wall, the suppression from its aura couldn’t kill Long Ao.

Long Ao knew this, and so did the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon.

Enduring the suppression of the Divine Dao Aura, Long Ao spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Senior, if you want to break the Seal and leave this place, you’ll have to pay a price. Otherwise, no one will be able to help you. It’s as I said: you are, after all, a Divine Beast. Who but a Divine Dao Martial Artist—and a Celestial Divine Martial Artist at that—would dare? As for anyone else..."

Although Long Ao didn’t finish his sentence, his meaning was perfectly clear.

The Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon seemed to understand this as well. The powerful aura emanating from the stone wall vanished without a trace. After a moment of silence, the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon’s voice sounded again.

"Kid, handing over my Divine Pill is impossible. I will not agree to that. Name another condition."

Long Ao was inwardly delighted. This was exactly the effect he wanted. He knew very well that the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon would never hand over its Divine Pill unless it was an absolute idiot.

Smiling, Long Ao said, "Senior, since you’re unwilling to hand over your Divine Pill, there’s only one other way. If you want me to help you break the Seal, you must hand something over."

"What is it?"

"Your Divine Pill."

"Kid, fuck you and your ancestors!"

Before the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon could truly fly into a rage, Long Ao had already vanished without a trace, leaving the dragon with no outlet for its fury.

Long Ao felt extremely satisfied. Although the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon didn’t seem to bear him any ill will at the moment, there was no guarantee what it would do to him once the Seal was broken.

As the saying goes, ’One should never intend to harm others, but one must always be on guard.’ It was precisely for this reason that Long Ao had not trusted the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon from the very beginning.

"Long Fu, have you thought of a way yet?"

Having messed with the Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon this time, Long Ao knew that trying to achieve Refinement of the stone wall with his own power was simply impossible. His only hope was Long Fu.

Long Fu had him enter the Beast Tide Forbidden Land mainly because of this stone wall. If he couldn’t achieve its Refinement, wouldn’t this whole trip have been for nothing?

"Master, I’ve just scanned it. The Nine-Tribulation Demon Dragon was sealed inside the Stone Stele by the Demon God. After all these years, it’s impressive that its strength is still one-tenth of its peak. But even so, you are no match for it."

’What nonsense.’

Long Ao viciously scorned Long Fu in his heart. Long Fu never spoke nonsense, but this was the one exception. Still, Long Ao forced himself to hold it in.

At this moment, Long Ao was extremely anxious. After all, the Beast Tide had already invaded Kyushu, and who the hell knew what the current situation in Kyushu was.

"Long Fu, if you don’t have a better way to achieve the Refinement of this stele, I’m heading back to Kyushu first."

"Master, I won’t say much more about the Stone Stele. In short, if you miss this opportunity, in the future..."

Long Fu didn’t continue, leaving Long Ao feeling utterly frustrated. With no other choice, he could only stay.