Even the Heavenly Eye Tower — the Heavenly Eye Tower that possessed the Ninth Transformation Destiny Gu — found it difficult to resist the erosion of the Dream Path killer move at this moment.
The Dragon Palace was an Eighth Transformation Immortal Gu House, possessing the Eighth Transformation Immortal Gu "Like a Dream." The Eighth Transformation Dream Path killer move derived from it was arguably the strongest in the current world.
As the saying goes, master one trick and you can dominate the world.
The Heavenly Eye Tower had absolutely no Dream Path defensive measures, so the moment the Dragon Spirit struck, the effect was immediate!
"At this rate, the Heavenly Eye Tower will cease to exist!"
"This isn't merely the spread of a dream — it's a Dream Path killer move! Even with Heavenly Court's Pure Dream Seeking Truth Transformation, there's nothing to be done!"
In an instant, Medicine Emperor and the others saw the hope of victory.
"I never imagined that at the very last moment, it would be Bai Ningbing who turns the tide!"
"Hold on!"
"Attack together! Protect the Dragon Palace!"
The Southern and Northern immortals coordinated eagerly. The Heavenly Court Gu Masters were pale with shock, their earlier confidence completely gone as they launched frenzied attacks in a state of nervous desperation.
"Something's not right!" At this critical moment, Fang Yuan shifted his attention to Dragon Lord and immediately sensed something amiss.
Dragon Lord, who was locked in combat with Di Cangsheng, showed no trace of panic whatsoever. His expression was calm, and there was even a hint of reminiscence in his eyes.
Over a million years ago...
Deep within the Heavenly Court.
"Hong Ting, you actually dare to enter the Heavenly Court, to come here and deliver yourself into this trap! Your secret of rebirth has been exposed, and yet you dare defy destiny, attempting to reverse the Heavenly Will and resurrect the dead! You have truly disappointed your master!" Dragon Lord gazed at Red Lotus before him, his expression iron-hard, fury blazing in his eyes.
Red Lotus Demonic Venerable smiled faintly. "Master, since I came here, I never expected to return alive, nor did I come to destroy Destiny Gu. Please, hold your hand."
"Oh? Then what is it you wish to do?"
Red Lotus Demonic Venerable looked deeply into Dragon Lord's eyes. "I wish to persuade my master to help me destroy Destiny Gu!"
Dragon Lord was stunned, then burst into hearty laughter — only to abruptly cut it off. His pair of amber dragon pupils were unfathomably deep. "Then by all means, speak. Your master is quite eager to hear this."
Red Lotus smiled faintly. "After being reborn tens of thousands of times, I accidentally stumbled upon a clue, and then spent more than a dozen additional lives investigating until I finally uncovered the truth. Destiny Gu has long since ceased to protect our human race. Its current revelation consists of four words..."
Before he could finish, Dragon Lord interrupted: "The Dragon People shall rise."
Red Lotus was taken aback, then burst into laughter. "Master, so you really do know! Is that why you defend Destiny Gu so fiercely — do you truly intend to lead the Dragon People to rise? After all, the largest group of Dragon People are your own blood descendants."
"Of course not!" Dragon Lord shook his head, his voice low. "Hong Ting, you know one thing but not another. The secret of the Dragon People's rise was actually discovered by your master first, and reported by your master first. Though I have transformed into a Dragon Person and become the ancestor of the Dragon People, my true heart has always been — and will always be — a human heart! Whether you believe it or not, that is the truth."
"I believe you!" Red Lotus answered without hesitation. "I believe in your sincerity, Master. You know me so well, and likewise, I know you. You would never betray humanity for your own selfish gain. What I said just now — I was afraid you would deny it, so I deliberately goaded you."
"Hmph, brat." Dragon Lord snorted coldly, a wave of warmth surging through his heart. He continued, "When your master created the method for Dragon People to extend their lifespan, my original intention was simply to teach you well and support you in governing the Heavenly Court, leading the human race. I never could have imagined that within Destiny Gu, the revelation that the Dragon People shall rise would first appear.
"However, after the initial shock and fear, I gradually came to understand: Destiny Gu is a Gu of the Heavenly Dao school. The way of Heaven is to diminish the surplus and supplement the deficiency. Humanity's prosperity — ruling the Five Regions and Two Heavens — surpasses what any of the ancient races once achieved. Naturally, this would invite the Heavenly Dao to reduce our surplus and supplement the deficiencies elsewhere. Just as it was when Primordial Origin Immortal Venerable held Destiny Gu and obtained the revelation that humanity would prosper.
"And yet I still must protect Destiny Gu. Do you know why?"
A sharp gleam flashed and vanished in Red Lotus's eyes. "Why?"
Dragon Lord sighed deeply. "In truth, the hidden danger of Destiny Gu was identified as early as the era of Primordial Origin Immortal Venerable. Humanity was united because of Destiny Gu. Once they understood that the Heavenly Mandate belonged to them, the vast majority of humans found the courage to resist the various foreign races. But once the Heavenly Mandate of humanity's prosperity vanished — where would humanity go?
"Without question, this was an enormous hidden danger, and even until Primordial Origin Immortal Venerable's death, the problem remained unsolved. On his deathbed, he entrusted this heavy burden to his disciple. That disciple was none other than the later Star Constellation Immortal Venerable. And when her lifespan was nearing its end, she finally conceived a method to solve the hidden danger. That method was — to merge one's body with the Dao."