Chapter 441: A Stalemate — A Powerful Network of Connections!
All at once, countless gazes turned toward the sky.
There, before the Sky Dragon Beast Marshal, two figures stood midair. A powerful aura radiated from their bodies, and behind them, vague dragon silhouettes coiled and loomed like celestial spirits.
"The Dragon Clan?!"
The shout echoed across the Divine Treasure Mountains as countless experts gasped, stunned.
No one had expected that in the span of just half a day, two of the Four Dominant Clans would make an appearance!
Many exchanged looks, expressions twisting with uncertainty. What was happening here?
Was this going to be a clash between the Heavenly Demon Martens and the Dragon Clan?
That would be catastrophic…
Even Xiao Diao frowned slightly as he looked at the two new arrivals. It seemed the Sky Dragon Marshal had more backing than expected—not only did he carry dragon totem blood, but he could also summon actual reinforcements from the Dragon Clan.
Under the watchful eyes of the entire battlefield, the massive draconic projections behind the two figures gradually faded away.
Both newcomers appeared to be middle-aged men. Their faces were solemn and dignified, and the awe-inspiring power they emanated clearly marked them as Reincarnation-stage experts.
Even among the Dragon Clan, they would have held considerable status.
As they arrived, their eyes swept briefly over the bloodied and battered Sky Dragon Marshal before turning their attention to Xiao Diao and the other three Heavenly Demon Martens. A trace of caution flickered in their eyes.
To see four Reincarnation-level Martens mobilized at once… It clearly indicated the status of the demonically handsome young man at the front.
Soon after, both sides engaged in a tense verbal confrontation—but the situation quickly entered a stalemate.
"Letting the Sky Dragon Marshal live isn't impossible," Lin Fan said with a smile, breaking the silence, "but…"
He trailed off intentionally, eyes glinting with meaning.
The Dragon Clan expert, named Duan Tao, chuckled. "Friend, feel free to speak your terms."
Lin Fan said flatly, "The Beast Domain has been chaotic long enough. My brothers Lin Dong, Xiao Yan, and I intend to unite the domain's forces into one alliance—with Thunder Abyss Mountain at the center."
"If the Sky Dragon Marshal is willing to bring Blood Dragon Hall into this alliance and accept our leadership, then we can avoid unnecessary bloodshed."
"What nonsense!"
The Sky Dragon Marshal's face darkened. "You think my Blood Dragon Hall would ever bow to Thunder Abyss Mountain?!"
His cry echoed with fury, and not just from him. Nearby, the wounded Golden Ape Marshal and the other four Death Profound Realm Marshals also looked grim.
Lin Fan's words sounded polite, but they knew exactly what he meant: submit or die.
That wasn't something they could easily accept.
And yet, the current situation didn't seem to leave much room for negotiation. All eyes turned toward the Dragon Clan envoys.
"Shut your mouth!"
Duan Tao suddenly barked at the Sky Dragon Marshal, then turned toward Lin Fan.
"You're Lin Fan? And your brother is Lin Dong?"
Lin Fan exchanged a glance with Lin Dong, then nodded. "That's right. This is Lin Dong."
Duan Tao rubbed his hands, looking suddenly excited. "Would either of you happen to know Lord Qingzhi?"
Lin Dong blinked, then realization dawned. He nodded slowly. "I cultivate the Azure Sky Dragon Transformation Art—it was passed down to me by Senior Qingzhi. Why?"
Whoosh!
Before he could finish his sentence, Duan Tao had appeared in front of him in a blur.
With wide eyes, Lin Dong stared in disbelief as the once-imposing Reincarnation-stage elder grabbed his hand tightly.
"Haha! So it really is you, Brother Lin Dong!"
Down below, the Sky Dragon Marshal and countless other experts looked on in dumbfounded silence.
"Brother Duan… what are you doing?"
The Sky Dragon Marshal was speechless. His words were stuck in his throat.
He had no idea what was happening.
Golden Ape and the remaining Beast Marshals looked equally stunned. How had Lin Fan and Lin Dong suddenly become connected to the Dragon Clan too?
First the Heavenly Demon Marten Clan… and now this?
Was this some kind of cosmic joke?
Lin Fan's eyes glimmered, though he didn't look surprised.
"…Ahem."
In the midst of the stunned silence, Lin Dong awkwardly coughed and gently pulled his hand free.
"So… Brother Duan, have you heard of me before?"
Duan Tao beamed. "Just recently, Lord Qingzhi sent word back to the clan, personally mentioning you. And you as well, Brother Lin Fan."
Lin Dong nodded in understanding.
"If we had known it was you two, none of this would've been necessary," Duan Tao laughed, then turned and waved the Sky Dragon Marshal over.
The latter hesitated, then slowly walked up.
"Sky Dragon, this mess is on you. Hurry up and apologize to our two young friends," Duan Tao said sternly.
The entire battlefield froze again.
Even Xiao Diao and the three Reincarnation-level Martens looked over, surprised. Not even they had received such preferential treatment.
"…Brother Duan?"
The Sky Dragon Marshal was visibly confused, unsure how things had flipped so dramatically.
"Lin Dong is Lord Qingzhi's personal successor. Are you seriously going to keep digging your own grave?" Duan Tao said coldly.
At the mention of Qingzhi, the Sky Dragon Marshal's expression changed completely.
As a Dragon Clan member himself, he knew what that name meant.
Qingzhi was one of the highest-ranking figures in the entire Dragon Clan.
To think that Lin Dong, of all people, would have a direct relationship with such a being…
He suddenly understood that the so-called "alliance" led by Thunder Abyss Mountain was far more than it appeared.
Between Heavenly Demon Martens and the Dragon Clan, Lin Fan and Lin Dong's background was now unfathomably terrifying.
Even a Reincarnation-stage expert like him didn't dare act rashly.
"I… I apologize," the Sky Dragon Marshal finally said, bowing slightly. "I didn't know about Brother Lin Dong's connection. It was my mistake."
Lin Fan descended and landed beside Lin Dong, eyes calm as he looked at the marshal. "If it's an apology, there should be sincerity."
"Of course, if you feel it beneath you to submit, you're welcome to leave alone. But Blood Dragon Hall must become part of the Beast Domain Alliance."
The Sky Dragon Marshal's face turned pale.
He looked pleadingly at Duan Tao, hoping for help—
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