Chapter 102: Taming the Wind Dragon Xuanfeng

Seeing the middle-aged man turn to ask, a barely noticeable smile flashed in Rod’s eyes. He knew he had guessed right—perhaps this time he could win over this senior. With their help, everything would be much simpler.

Lilith and Sognar, on the other hand, stared at Rod and the middle-aged man in shock, clearly unable to believe that just Rod’s words could cause such a significant change in Xuanfeng! At the same time, they breathed a sigh of relief. If they really angered Xuanfeng, although he might not kill Rod instantly, fighting against him would indeed be troublesome.

“Well, wind dragons have joined the battle. I’ve encountered them in Iron Bar Town, as well as fire dragons, water dragons, and dark dragons! I even saw light dragons and thunder dragons! They’re all here now! The continent is in chaos. The demons, relying on dragons as their vanguard, have already invaded the continent with their armies. The world is in disarray. With the invasion of magical beasts and dark races, bloodshed is inevitable. So, I hope you’ll help out out of consideration for tens of thousands of lives!” Taking a deep breath, Rod stepped forward, approaching Xuanfeng cautiously. Of course, he exaggerated a bit, hoping to move this senior’s heart.

“I hope you’re not lying to me. Otherwise, you’ll die a painful death!” Xuanfeng said solemnly after staring at Rod intently for a moment.

Rod forced a bitter smile. He hadn’t expected to be threatened again. It seemed that once he reached the Saint level, Saint-level warriors became worthless—easy targets everywhere. When would he be strong enough? Rod could only sigh in frustration. Of course, he had forgotten that as his realm improved, the people he encountered became stronger, and the world he faced grew broader. Here at the Source of Darkness, a Saint-level warrior wasn’t much of anything—even a God-level warrior wasn’t significant. If Rod were willing to leave the continent, he would still be a powerful figure.

“Do you guys know about this too?” Xuanfeng then turned his attention to Sognar and Lilith and asked.

“I think so. I received news from above some time ago. There really is a major war going on, and things are in chaos!” Lilith replied with a bitter smile. To be honest, having stayed in this void space for too long, she wasn’t really sure about the situation outside.

“Damn it! Have those old fools forgotten past lessons? Do they really want to drive us dragons to destruction just to be happy? A bunch of bastards!” With Lilith’s confirmation, Xuanfeng gradually came to believe it as well and began cursing.
“What do you plan to do?” he asked after a while, looking up at Rod.
“Go to the Netherworld. The demons are divided, and the war faction currently holds most of the power. If my judgment is correct, there must be opposition within the demons opposing this war! What we need to do is reach the Dark Source, the demons’ habitat, and contact those in the opposition and neutral factions to unite their forces! At the same time, we need support from the Netherworld. With the support of these three parties, we’ll be able to deal with the war faction, gradually ease their resentment, and unify the demons. By then, we’ll have leverage for negotiations—or even persuade them to retreat if no talks occur! As for you dragons, you should do the same. It seems you’ve accepted the demons’ control. Once the crisis there is resolved, you can break free and live in isolation.” After pondering for a moment, Rod expressed his thoughts. The main goal of this journey was the Netherworld, though he wasn’t sure if the demons could be controlled. Of course, if they could be unified, they might indeed have the right to negotiate. Then, they could secure a territory on the continent for the so-called dark races to live on, using this to balance forces and resolve the crisis. As for the future, things would need to be handled gradually, as hatred between the two sides couldn’t be resolved overnight.
“Heh, easy to say. How confident are you? Do you think you can carry out this plan alone? You’re not even good enough to go to the demons!” Xuanfeng looked at Rod, exhaled disdainfully after a moment, rubbed his head, and spoke scornfully. Rod’s strength was too weak to earn his respect.
“We’ll know once we try. I’m confident. I have people there, and it’s precisely because of insufficient strength that I’m seeking your help now. With the help of our seniors, I believe we’re one step closer to victory. There’s a 50% chance of success if we try; if not, there’s no hope at all! What do you say?”

“And what do you think will be the outcome if we don’t do anything? The inevitable result will be that the people of the continent unite like never before in a time of crisis, forming a cohesive force. With billions of people, even a single spit from one person could drown a large group. The demons and dragons may seem on par with the continent for now, but as time goes by and the front lines expand along with the continent’s unity, they will inevitably show signs of weakness. As for what will happen then, I think the elders can guess without me having to say more. If we fail, the demons and dark races will surely flee in disarray once again, suffering heavy losses and having nowhere to stand. As for your allies from the demon alliance and the dragons, your situation won’t be much better—by then, you too will be enemies of the continent. What do you think will be the ultimate fate of the dragons?” Facing Xuanfeng’s question, Rod replied without the slightest concern. The atmosphere between the two became tense and solemn, causing Sognar and Lilith, who were watching, to frown deeply, worried beyond measure, and silently cursing Rod for picking a fight with an old man who had nothing better to do.

“Are you threatening me?” Xuanfeng asked in a low voice, narrowing his eyes at Rod with an icy tone.

“No, I’m just discussing facts. I think the elders can imagine such an outcome! I’m not exaggerating—it’s actually quite conservative, isn’t it?” With a slight smile, Rod exuded immense confidence, showing no signs of being subdued by Xuanfeng.

After those words, the scene fell back into a terrifying silence, so quiet that one could even hear the heartbeat of the four of them. Gusty winds blew, leaves fluttered, and the void space was eerily peaceful.

“Who is that person? What’s your status among the demons? Who is willing to help you?” After a long pause, Xuanfeng finally asked in a deep voice. He wasn’t unaware of what Rod had said earlier; he just refused to accept it. But with the facts before him, he had to consider them carefully. Rod’s analysis was spot on—yes, the demon alliance was indeed powerful, but the continent today was no longer the continent of a thousand years ago. After a thousand years of development, it had a large population and great strength, not something that could be easily conquered. He had to think of a backup plan for his dragons.

“That man is his father; he belongs to the troll race. You should know the status of the trolls among the demons! The people from the Netherworld will surely assist him in his actions! Also, you should be aware of the stance of the neutrals—they’re controlled by the trolls, so there shouldn’t be any problem supporting him! As for the opposition, they oppose this matter anyway, so our chances of winning are quite high!” Seeing Rod in trouble, Lilith quickly stepped in to help resolve the situation. The result had already achieved, even far exceeding her expectations. She didn’t dare let Rod continue speaking recklessly, or else any complications could arise.

“The troll race… is he that man’s son? No wonder! The Netherworld—it seems those old guys are starting to get anxious too! I really don’t understand why they just stood by and let the pro-war faction grow stronger. Do they think this is some kind of fun? Our dragon elders seem utterly confused as well. Why get involved in the demons’ affairs when they have nothing better to do? They should have realized their mistake when they were attacked right at their doorstep!” Lilith’s words made Xuanfeng rub his temples in frustration and mutter in complaint.

“Xuanfeng, it’s been a long time since you’ve gone out, right? What if, after helping us succeed this time, you could gain eternal freedom? I doubt you want to spend the rest of your life here—you’re not that kind of person!” Seeing Xuanfeng start to waver, Lilith seized the opportunity to continue.

“Freedom?” Just like Sognar before, upon hearing these words, a hint of surprise appeared on Xuanfeng’s face, along with unmistakable delight and longing in his eyes. But he quickly regained his composure. “What guarantees do I have?”

“His word, and mine. He’s a descendant of that man. You have no reason to doubt that man. Besides, once the dragon race is out of danger, do you think those old guys will still dare to punish you and keep you here?” Lilith said confidently, looking at Xuanfeng.

“That man… maybe he does have such power!” He muttered to himself, looking down, then glanced at Rod with a complex expression in his eyes.

Seeing Xuanfeng like this, Rod and the others held their breath, observing him nervously as if afraid of disturbing his thoughts. After a long while, Xuanfeng finally looked up at Rod and Lilith. “Where’s that old guy? Don’t forget his existence. If he doesn’t agree, none of us can do anything! Do you really want to confront him? If so, you’re doomed!”

“Don’t worry, I have a way to deal with him. He definitely won’t drag you guys into it. If we can’t handle this, there’s no point in going!” Lilith assured Xuanfeng in the same manner. Rod knew that the person they were referring to was the boss of this void space, the strongest being in it—the old monster ahead of them!
“Alright, if that’s the case, why not give it a try? I’ll trust you guys this time. When do we set off?” Finally, after getting assurances on all fronts, Xuanfeng was convinced and asked.
Looking at each other, Rod and the others showed a hint of excitement. They had finally managed to deal with this tricky guy, taking another step closer to victory!
“In a few days, once he gets used to the gravity here! We can prepare then!” Lilith said with a smile, pointing at Rod. With Xuanfeng resolved, the weight on their hearts was lifted, and smiles appeared on everyone’s faces!