Chapter 136: The Dragon Clan

“Do you want me to invite you out?” Rod clenched the Dark Dragon in his hand. His gaze was icy cold, seemingly able to see through everything, sending chills down the spines of those hiding in the shadows.
As his words faded, a gentle breeze blew, yet still no sign of those people appeared. Suddenly, Rod emitted a faint killing aura! The temperature around him dropped even further under the influence of this aura.
“Hahaha… Truly, heroes emerge from youth. This brother has reached such a level at such a young age—his future is boundless!” Just as Rod was about to take action, loud laughter rang out. Soon after, two voices came from the bushes below the hill!
Two tall and strong men appeared before Rod. Then, as if moving at lightning speed, they took several steps in quick succession. Each step seemed effortless, yet they covered over ten meters in just a few steps—utterly terrifying. In just two or three steps, they were already in front of Rod.
Rod was shocked. His Combat Qi avatar was formed in just three seconds. It seemed that after entering that state of emptiness earlier, his connection with the elements had improved once again. His keen senses remained unimpaired. He knew he had achieved some kind of elevation at that moment. Although his level hadn’t increased, his strength had greatly improved.
“Who are you?” Rod asked in a deep voice, gripping the Dark Dragon and activating his entire body’s Combat Qi, watching the two men warily.
The two men were extremely powerful, both at the divine level. The one in black on the left was likely at the early divine stage, while the one in light blue on the right was probably at the middle divine stage, possessing immense strength within him. Either of them could easily subdue Rod at this moment. After a fierce battle, Rod was already exhausted. Forming his Combat Qi avatar was merely for show; he knew he had no chance of resisting if a real fight broke out.
“Don’t worry, brother. We mean no harm. We’re just here to take a look!” Seeing Rod’s wary expression, the middle-aged man in blue smiled reassuringly.
“Who are you? What do you want?” Rod was secretly terrified. The situation that night was extremely precarious. Wave after wave of people kept showing up. It seemed he hadn’t offended anyone—so what was their purpose in coming here?

The words of the middle-aged man also eased his concerns a bit, making him realize that these people had no ill intentions toward him; otherwise, they might have attacked long ago.
“You’re not a member of our Dragon Clan, are you? The technique you used earlier wasn’t Dragon Fury—it was your Beast Soul, a Dragon Clan Beast Soul. Where did you get that from?” The man in black on the left stared at Rod coldly, showing no trace of kindness and speaking in a questioning tone.
“Dragon Clan!” Rod’s heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, “Oh no—these two are actually members of the Dragon Clan!” But then his brows furrowed as he wondered why both of them, who seemingly hadn’t reached the standard for transforming, already had human forms. Could it be that the Transformation Grass was no longer valuable these days?
“You two…” Looking at them, Rod couldn’t help but ask. Transformation Grass should be an extremely precious item, especially in the Dark Source, where it was highly sought after! So why, throughout his journey into the Dark Source, had he encountered so many people who hadn’t met the requirements yet had already taken human form?
However, Rod overlooked one thing: as part of the Four Great Families, their resources were unquestionable. They surely knew how precious Transformation Grass was. Indeed, it was invaluable, but the Four Great Families must have access to it. Moreover, since these people had survived for a thousand years, it wasn’t unusual for them to find one over that time. With family support and a thousand years of searching, it was entirely possible.
“We’re just curious about your identity. We’ve checked—it seems your identity card indicates you’re a Dragon Clan member. I’m puzzled—where did you get this identity card? Sognar… that guy seems to still be in the Void Space. Could it be… you’re from the mainland? What are you doing here? Why can I sense a familiar aura within you?”
The middle-aged man in blue on the right spoke slowly, with a faint smile on his lips, as he stared at Rod.
“Sognar… has he come out?” At the mention of Sognar, the middle-aged man in black’s expression became eager. He stared at Rod and demanded in a deep voice.
Rod noted their expressions and smiled bitterly inwardly. He hadn’t expected his affairs to be investigated so thoroughly. It was probably all because of that trade fair.

“That’s right. It was Brother Sognar who gave it to me. I also came from outside, arriving here through the Void Space. Sognar and Lilith have already left the Void Space and returned to your dragon clan!” Since the other party already understood all these things, Rod knew there was no need to hide anymore. Continuing to conceal the truth would only bring him more trouble.

“What? Lilith is out too? Weren’t they in the Void Space receiving punishment? Why did they leave without permission? Didn’t Lord Gary stop them? What do they plan to do now?” As Rod spoke, not only the middle-aged man in black but also the one in blue became anxious immediately, staring at Rod and asking in a deep voice.

That gaze seemed to try to see into a person’s heart, making one feel uncomfortable. The energy emitted unintentionally made Rod feel suffocated.

“Lord Gary has also come out. Now they’ve all returned to the dragon clan. I came here first to wait for them. We’ll meet up here in three months. As for what happened, you can go back and ask yourselves. It’s difficult for me to explain clearly, but I definitely haven’t deceived you!” Faced with their strong pressure and questions, Rod took a deep breath and maintained a calm attitude as he spoke. He truly couldn’t explain it clearly.

“It can’t be a mistake. I received a message from our clan yesterday, telling us to return quickly. Something must have happened!” After Rod finished speaking, the two people across from him fell into brief silence. After a moment, the man in black spoke in a deep voice.

Hearing this, the middle-aged man in blue was stunned for a moment before looking at Rod with a complex expression. “Alright, we’ll believe you this time. If you dare to deceive us, no matter where you hide, our dragon clan will find you and kill you utterly! Don’t doubt our strength. Since Brother Sognar gave you his identity card, keep it safe. We might meet again soon!” After a moment, the young man in blue took a deep breath and spoke in a deep voice before turning to leave.

“Be careful of those from the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle clan! They seem to have their eyes on you! Hehe, if anything happens, you can use Brother Sognar’s identity card to find us in the dragon clan. Also, the Black Phoenix clan must have given you that small token too—use it wisely! The Source of Darkness isn’t that simple. Be careful!” To Rod’s surprise, just as the two were leaving, the man in black, who had seemed cold-faced before, turned to look at Rod and gave him a gentle reminder.

Stunned for a moment, Rod watched the two people leave quickly. He didn’t understand what was going on—they were the ones who wanted to kill him, deal with him, and threaten him. So why remind him? Standing there, he sighed. It seemed the situation was becoming increasingly complicated. The Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles clearly had their eyes set on him. That young clan leader was narrow-minded, and such actions from him weren’t surprising at all! Since both the Black Phoenix Clan and the Dragon Clan had said so, there was no doubt about it. He might face many troubles in the days to come. Yet, on the other hand, Rod was secretly puzzled. It seemed the Black Phoenix Clan and the Dragon Clan didn’t like the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles at all, even saying they wanted to deal with them. But why were they hesitating to take action? What was going on? Especially the Black Phoenix Clan—since the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles were their vassal clan, what secrets lay hidden within? With the cool wind blowing, standing on the hill, Rod felt tired. After a fierce battle, one always felt exhausted. He dissolved the armor formed from his combat energy, turned, and headed toward the ruined house. It was time to rest properly. Perhaps he needed to plan carefully for what lay ahead, preparing to deal with any possible attacks from the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles. Of course, he couldn’t forget the few guys he had killed. Since he had killed them, he surely wouldn’t let go of their belongings—this was quite a fortune, and who knew what other surprises he might find! After searching, he found two magic belts and extremely fast magical beast cores on those men. With a hint of excitement, he went inside the courtyard to sort through his loot. For the first time, Rod realized that killing and looting could also be a good thing. Under the cover of night, the chaotic battlefield was shocking. The ruined house clearly hadn’t been inhabited for a long time, with thick layers of dust. A single step could leave a deep imprint, and spider webs could be seen everywhere, giving off a gloomy atmosphere. After clearing a clean space, Rod quickly began to train. After the fierce battle, his combat energy was almost depleted, and he was in a dangerous situation, ready for another fight at any moment. He had to restore his strength as soon as possible.

The moment Rod stepped into the courtyard, a black figure at the foot of the hill swiftly retreated backward like a ghost, at a speed that was astonishing—comparable to anyone who had appeared before. The ghostly figure gave off an elusive aura, extremely mysterious, with its ability to conceal its presence reaching an unparalleled level. Even if standing next to it without looking, perhaps no one could detect its presence. It was Rod’s missing piece—the one who remained hidden in the shadows.