"Actually, when I first saw you, I harbored thoughts of killing."
Suddenly, Li Long spoke again, the complexity in his eyes was sothing even he couldn't fully decipher.
"Humans and the Dragon Domain are natural enemies. Although the Dragon Domain is now unrecognizable and everything has co to an end, the blood of my clan and brothers, a thousand years of imprisonnt and despair, leave unsatisfied!"
Xu Fan believed these words, and indeed felt a powerful pressure the first ti he entered the Ice Palace. If it weren't for him having the Beast Taming Art as a foundation, and his Divine Sense far exceeding that of ordinary cultivators, he would have been crushed by that pressure long before approaching Li Long!
Whether Li Long truly had murderous intent towards him, Xu Fan wasn't sure, nor did he care. But the fact that Li Long later taught him the Dragon Divine Art was an undeniable reality.
Moreover, Li Long was so frank in telling Xu Fan these things; he didn't seem to harbor any intent to kill Xu Fan at all.
Therefore, Xu Fan didn't take it to heart, simply offering a gentle comfort, "Senior, the past is behind us."
Li Long shook his head, uncertain if Xu Fan's comfort reached him, as giant dragon tears fell from his eyes, "But who's to bla for all this? I can only bla myself!"
"The conflict between humans and the Dragon Domain was inevitable! The four Immortal Emperors were ambitious, but not wrong. The Dragon Domain was simply too complacent these years! Born in adversity, died in comfort! A human youngster accidentally entering the Ice Palace, is not at fault..."
Xu Fan nodded continuously; if it weren't for Li Long being in sadness, he would have clapped and cheered.
It wasn't that Xu Fan lacked empathy, but he really couldn't bear watching anymore!
The Four Immortal Emperors' conspiracy, in fact, wasn't too clever, but their boldness was sothing Xu Fan had to admire. Defeating the strong with the weak, lulling the opponent, taking initiative—they truly stood out as the strongest among countless cultivators!
In contrast, the Dragon Domain hesitated repeatedly, failing to seize the opportunity, possessing overwhelming power but being played with at will...
As Li Long himself said, born in adversity, died in comfort!
Beneath the starry sky are countless realms, but also countless strong cultivators. Resources are destined to be held by a few; survival of the fittest! So, even without the Four Immortal Emperors, the Dragon Domain's complacency and arrogance would inevitably lead to destruction!
Li Long's lant continued, "The Dragon Domain wants to advance, humans want to advance; the two are not natural enemies, but in limited resources, they stand opposed. But you, little one..."
Here Li Long restrained his lant, solemnly looking at Xu Fan, "Little one, do you understand my intention in saying these words?"
Xu Fan pondered slightly, "Senior wants to understand the enemy's horror, to not underestimate them."
Li Long nodded, speaking seriously, "With the nature and thods of the Four Immortal Emperors, your entry into the Ice Palace to awaken won't remain hidden for long. Even if you now wish to withdraw, the Four Immortal Emperors will likely not show rcy."
"Though I don't want you involved, what's happened is unavoidable. So you must not only recognize the horror of the Four Immortal Emperors but also resolve never to hesitate like I did a thousand years ago! Act decisively!"
"The Four Immortal Emperors have surely surrounded the area with spies. It's not yet ti to escape; strengthen your power. In three years, before the divine-demon passage opens, I'll try to create an opportunity for you to flee. The chance may be slim..."
These words were Li Long's heartfelt reveal. Though in his view, his current circumstances, standing against the Four Immortal Emperors, offered almost no chance of victory. But since Xu Fan was involved, Li Long felt a responsibility toward him.
Just as Xu Fan had no certainty before yet awakened Li Long to fulfill his promise, Li Long was the sa now.
That faint opportunity was Li Long's utmost effort and promise.
However, under Li Long's gaze, Xu Fan slowly and firmly shook his head.
Li Long's thoughts were indeed touching, but to Xu Fan, he didn't see it as having no chance or reaching a point of fleeing.
Frankly, it's obvious that the Dragon Domain's destruction ant Li Long was terrified by the Four Immortal Emperors! Not due to a gap in strength, but more like the Emperors' ruthlessness cast shadows on his heart, compounded by despair from a thousand years of imprisonnt. Even if his power returns, facing the Four Immortal Emperors again, Li Long may struggle to maintain his superiority from a thousand years ago.
This won't do!
Upon the Taoist Immortal Mountain, Xu Fan took a step, preventing Chu Le'er and the three Immortal Venerables from perishing together, and could only persist in this path. In Xu Fan's plan, Li Long was an indispensable part; he couldn't watch Li Long sink into such defeat!
Li Long clearly didn't know what Xu Fan was thinking, speaking only in a guilt-ridden tone, "Little one, honestly, securing that faint opportunity for you, given my current state, is boastful..."
"Senior, have you truly let go of a thousand years of grudges and hatred? To die with that? Ignoring the brothers around you?"
"Senior, did you know that a small Heavenly Witch Sect in the lower realm, despite being hunted by the Four Immortal Emperors for thousands of years, still survives today?"
"Senior, did you also know that the descendants of the Dragon Domain are now enslaved by the upper realm, rely serving as manpower at the feet of immortals?"
Three consecutive questions, each striking the heart!
Li Long's dragon eyes widened with rage, his massive body trembling slightly, as if a raging fire burned within. Yet, he was unexpectedly calm, silent.
A thousand years of imprisonnt had taught him the futility of anger.
After a mont of silence, Li Long finally spoke, "Little one, you are human..."
Xu Fan laughed casually, "Senior, as you previously ntioned, resources are limited, destined for few. I have no interest in opposing the Four Immortal Emperors; before eting you, my connection to the Dragon Domain was negligible. Nor would I, due to its destruction, seek vengeance against the Four Immortal Emperors."
"The reason I chose to stand against the Four Immortal Emperors is simply because... they're blocking my way!"
"Those who block , die!"
Li Long once again widened his eyes, as if Xu Fan's words were more shocking than the Dragon Domain's destruction.
Ultimately, Li Long smiled bitterly, "The Four Immortal Emperors have imprisoned here for a thousand years, but I've never changed my view that humans are weak, winning only through sches."
"But now, I understand sowhat the truth that the peak of the starry sky is not the Dragon Domain, but humanity..."
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