"If I were you, I'd roll back to the Empire as soon as the match is over."

Naija said calmly:

"Don't say I didn't warn you, kid from the Empire, arrogance and ignorance can bring disaster."

"Don't worry, Prime Minister, I'll head back to the Empire once things are settled, I certainly won't dirty your hands."

"You should sew up your pants first before you say anything."

Even a Golden Dragon Monk with such a good temper couldn't resist making a joke:

"By the way, please don't drop your pants so casually, I get dizzy at the sight of needles."

"Pfft."

The Silver Dragon Cecilia chuckled, covering her mouth:

"I never expected Lord Yachi to tell such jokes."

"I'm a Martial Monk, not a recluse, life should still have its pleasures." Yachi said calmly, looking at the other: "By the way, it seems like you've been wanting to say something."

"Yes."

The Matriarch nodded:

"Actually, I wasn't intentionally giving Lord Li Aozi a hard time earlier, it's just, as you can see, everyone here, although invited by the Chief of Dragon Island, has very clear backgrounds."

She pointed to the dragons, saying:

"[Western Demons] Oprelli, from the Empire, who is still in a time of war, along with the influence of many years of silent disconnection, the Empire wants to send hands to participate in Dragon Island's affairs, it should be trying to involve more in the Border Abyss's internal issues, or draw in the power of the Dragon Race."

"Aren't you the same, [Blue-robed Bishop]?" Oprelli snorted coldly, "The Temple sends you here, everyone knows it's to spread the doctrine of annihilation. Originally, the Temple's influence in the Layer Abyss was being squeezed, so it's trying to take the opportunity to expand its influence in the Border Abyss, quite a smart move."

"The Prime Minister's purpose goes without saying, with the catastrophe approaching, hoping to use Dragon Island's power for protection to survive the 400th-year calamity. As for you, Lord Yachi."

Cecilia smiled at the Golden Dragon Monk and said:

"No one doubts your purpose, you are always so pure and upright. But Lord Li Aozi... Although he's a friend you brought, we can't find out anything about his identity, past information, entry records, or even species, and I think you yourself might not know Lord Li Aozi's identity either."

"Well..."

Yachi scratched his chin:

"I can tell you, Li Aozi is very strong, he and I together defeated the Evil God Vivace."

"Vivace is actually dead?" The Midnight Lord Naija was surprised, "No, that's impossible, that woman Vivace has always been deep in the Mass Abyss, she wouldn't surface."

"But we indeed killed her."

Yachi raised a hand, displaying a black rose:

"When I was in the Layer Abyss, I encountered Vivace, who came up to the surface, and fought her, driving her all the way to the Underwater Abyss Port to let her be crushed by the curse, then teamed up with Li Aozi to defeat that being."

Honestly, it shouldn't be called a team effort... Li Aozi delivered a parry that instantly killed Vivace.

Naija squinted his eyes, spreading out his hands protected by heavy face armor:

"Golden Dragon, give me the rose."

Yachi obliged without a second thought, handing over the rose.

Naija picked up the rose, studied it for a moment, and remained silent.

"So, what did you see? Prime Minister."

The Silver Dragon Matriarch asked:

"We know nothing of Vivace and the ancient Evil Gods, so we need your insight."

However, Naija did not respond immediately.

After a long silence, he finally looked at the Golden Dragon Monk and slowly spoke:

"Were you near the Dark Star Domain when you first encountered Vivace?"

"Dark Star Domain—indeed."

The Golden Dragon Monk recalled the scene and said:

"Specifically, it was in the Beta Arm of the Crystal Nebula Cluster near the Eye of the Galaxy, the Standard Grid 17 of that Dark Star Domain."

Smack.

"That makes sense then."

Naija tossed the black rose onto the table and said:

"Vivace isn't dead, you've been deceived."

The Golden Dragon Monk was taken aback: "Why? We personally slew that being, even beheading her!"

"Hmm, on that point, as an elder, I failed to consider some aspects, and my words were not precise enough."

Naija deliberated briefly and said:

"You indeed killed Vivace, but Vivace is not dead."

"What do you mean by that...?"

"You're too young to understand whose domain the Dark Star Domain belongs to."

Naija spoke solemnly:

"The [Woman of Depravity] Vivace, along with most Spiritual Warriors from the War Beyond the Abyss, were seemingly demoted to Evil Gods, but in actuality, after breaking away from the Deity Sequence, they gained freedom, grew more depraved, and formed collusions among themselves, making them a bandit plague."

"There are some like Oshen who suffered persecution, but Vivace is definitely not among them."

"The reason is simple because the Dark Star Domain is a place jointly crafted by Evil Gods, where they can act with even greater impunity."

"But what about the head we severed..."

"That is indeed Vivace's head, without a doubt."

Naija said seriously:

"But who told you Vivace has only one head?"

"This..."

"You, along with that Li Aozi, have never challenged an Evil God, have you?"

Naija knocked his head gently, saying:

"Evil Gods would never surface out of personal sentiments. If they begin to leave the Mass Abyss, it signifies that they have major operations to execute."

"And these operations would certainly be carried out in concert with their Divine Country."

"Let me ask you: Golden Dragon Yachi, did you and Li Aozi see the divine realm of Vivace?"

Saying this, Naija imparted to him some memories of the characteristics of a divine realm.

The Golden Dragon Monk frowned, trying hard to recall any similar scenes.

Ultimately, he could only shake his head.

"…No."

"Hmm, just as I thought, it seems Vivace pulled off a mirage escape."

Naija supported his knees, stating:

"If nothing unexpected, Vivace's divine realm is still within that Dark Star Domain."

"Even if you've killed her a hundred times, without eliminating an opponent in their divine realm, it holds no meaning."

"Of course, defeating an Evil God was splendid enough, but with this being the case..."

The Golden Dragon Monk's gaze turned severe:

"That Dark Star Domain, it still resides within the Eye of the Galaxy."

"Even dragons find this perplexing… even for an elder like me, it's incomprehensible what Vivace wants from within the Eye of the Galaxy."

Naija raised his chin, his eyes gleaming:

"Whether it's her and her Evil God partners, or perhaps Vivace's partners are someone else entirely—that remains unknown."

The Golden Dragon had nothing to say.

"...At this point, we can only hope that the various narratives in the Layer Abyss side can quickly conclude their resistance against hidden wars, regain composure, and deal with the Evil Gods."

"Speaking of which, what exactly is your partner Li Aozi doing on Dragon Island?"

Naija glanced at the Golden Dragon Monk:

"I've encountered as many dragon races as His Excellency Redd Gold; it's remarkable that I can't discern what kind that little ghost is, whether high or low, unless his strength is absolutely overwhelming, reaching beyond a demigod, it's improbable for me to fail in recognition."

"As for what identity he holds, even I don't know."

The Golden Dragon chuckled wryly:

"But Li Aozi did mention that he's here to prevent the destruction of the Dragon Race."

"Interesting."

Naija caressed his troll-like broad chin:

"Not just Dragon Island, but the Dragon Race, quite an ambition this kid has."

"At least it doesn't sound like he's a bad kid." The Silver Dragon Cecilia smiled: "The Pantheon of Annihilation will protect every believer with a pure heart, assuming he carries no ill intentions, let's tentatively trust him."

"That's what I thought."

The Golden Dragon Monk nodded, patting his chest, and said:

"With my reputation at stake, Li Aozi's character is definitely not cunning, evil, or one who bullies the weak."

Bam!

Li Aozi kicked open a dilapidated door, spat and said lazily:

"Everyone who's old, weak, sick, and disabled in this building, come out and pay protection fees!"

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