Inside the large tent, the Azure Dragon King sat on the central wide chair, observing Carson Flores.

The Azure Dragon King had shoulder-length white hair, a square face, and narrow, deep eyes akin to dark pools, seemingly possessing the power to penetrate hearts.

Carson Flores cupped his hands and said, "Immortal Palace Envoy Carson Flores, greetings, Clan Leader!"

The Azure Dragon King stood up with a smile, warmly stretched out his hand, and said, "Envoy Flores, the Dragon Clan welcomes your arrival, please sit!"

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two sat in host and guest positions, and the Azure Dragon King asked, "Envoy Flores, what brings you to our Dragon Clan this time?"

Carson Flores straightforwardly said, "I want to talk to the Clan Leader about the Heavenly Alliance matter."

The Azure Dragon King nodded frankly, "Indeed, we have dealings with the Heavenly Alliance, but it's merely a transactional relationship; we are not allied."

Carson Flores smiled, "If the Dragon Clan were allied with the Heavenly Alliance, I wouldn't dare to come alone."

The Azure Dragon King laughed, "It's good that you understand, Envoy Flores."

Carson Flores smiled, "I need information on the Heavenly Alliance."

The Azure Dragon King smiled, "Even though we are not allies with the Heavenly Alliance, we are in a cooperative relationship. If we give their information to the Celestial Palace, wouldn't that be betraying our trading partner?"

Carson Flores responded, "I believe the Clan Leader is well aware of the use of those captives traded between the Heavenly Alliance and the Dragon Clan. To us at the Celestial Palace, you could be seen as aiding the enemy, abetting evil, wouldn't you agree?"

The Azure Dragon King restrained his smile and said in a deep voice, "Should the Dragon Clan report all its transactions to your Celestial Palace?"

As he restrained his aura, a vast Dragon Might radiated from him, inducing a trembling sensation within, with an instinctive urge to immediately kneel in submission.

Carson Flores' Sword Intent surged from his body, contending against this terrifying Dragon Might.

"The Dragon Clan has always remained detached from worldly affairs, not under the control of the Celestial Palace, which has allowed this, but this is under the premise that the Dragon Clan does not harm the Celestial Palace. Now, the Heavenly Alliance is at odds with the Celestial Palace, fighting to the death, yet you continue trading with them, supplying them with a legion of captive powerhouses to become their army of slave warriors against the Celestial Palace. Do you consider such actions neutral?"

The Azure Dragon King said coldly, "What if I refuse to give information about the Heavenly Alliance and insist on continuing the trade?"

Carson Flores spread his hands, "Then I will leave and never return, and the Clan Leader should pray that the final victor is the Heavenly Alliance. Otherwise, when the Heavenly Alliance is utterly eradicated, that might be the day the Celestial Palace's army arrives at the gates of the Dragon Clan!"

Shooting out sharp, blade-like azure light from his eyes, the Azure Dragon King's oppressive presence intensified once more, "Are you threatening me?"

Carson Flores calmly replied, "I am stating a fact. Suppose you are now battling the Heavenly Alliance in a Life-Death Decree duel, with the Celestial Palace secretly supporting the Heavenly Alliance. Once you defeat the Heavenly Alliance, wouldn't you seek vengeance against the Celestial Palace?"

The Azure Dragon King furrowed his brow, unable to refute Carson Flores' argument.

Yes, if it were him, he would certainly make the same choice.

How can such a matter be tolerated?

Even if he endures it, it would only be temporary, to later settle the score altogether!

The Azure Dragon King remained silent for a few seconds, "But the Heavenly Alliance holds items beneficial to the Dragon Clan's development..."

Carson Flores' tone remained calm, "Reason is reason, strength is strength. If the Clan Leader believes the Dragon Clan has the full capability to counter the Celestial Palace, then feel free to ignore my words and continue as you please."

Does the Dragon Clan have the strength to counter the Celestial Palace?

Perhaps there is some strength to counter, but absolutely no chance of victory!

The Celestial Palace governs seven continents, without opposition, while the Dragon Clan only occupies one-third of the Dragon Spirit Continent's territory. In terms of numbers and strength, it clearly can't compare to the Celestial Palace.

The human cultivators on two-thirds of the Dragon Spirit Continent have been battling the Dragon Clan for tens of thousands of years already. If the Celestial Palace were to intervene, how long could the Dragon Clan withstand?

This is Carson Flores' confidence standing here.

Anger flickered in the Azure Dragon King's eyes, though he did not act upon it.

He could kill this young man in front of him, and then what?

Tear apart relations with the Celestial Palace?

Intervene in the war between the Celestial Palace and the Heavenly Alliance?

Watching the silent Azure Dragon King, Carson Flores composedly continued speaking, "As far as I know, the Dragon Clan's various branches have significant conflicts. Each survives on its own, with no one governing another, meaning the cooperation with the Heavenly Alliance is the Azure Dragon Clan's decision. Do the other clans agree with it? If it triggers greater troubles, how would they view the Azure Dragon Clan?"

The Azure Dragon King coldly said, "Can you represent the attitude of the Celestial Palace?"

Carson Flores calmly brought out the Immortal Palace Order, infused it with Spiritual Power, and the image of Alfred Weaver seated in the grand hall instantly appeared in mid-air.

The Azure Dragon King showed slight surprise, "Your Immortal Palace Order seems somewhat different from those I've seen?"

Carson Flores nodded, "Others' Immortal Palace Orders are standard, mine was personally crafted by the Domain Master, Christopher Hopkins, with individual authorization. While other Immortal Palace Envoys might not be able to decide on some major matters, I can."

The Azure Dragon King furrowed his brows, with a hint of gravitas, "Why can you, and not others?"

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