Chapter 1823: Chapter 1819: Scheming and Rivalry (First Update)
Although the time for the celebration has not yet arrived, the Dragon Ancestral Land has already become quite lively.
The nearby demon clans have basically all arrived, with only a few from very distant places still on their way. Moreover, even some secretive demon clans that have not been seen in ages have sent notices that they will participate in this celebration.
In short, the grandeur of this celebration and the number of guests have even exceeded the Dragon Clan’s own expectations.
All of this is fundamentally because of Ao Shu.
After all, to transcend to the Great Luo level at the equivalent age of seventeen for the Human Clan, is enough to show how astonishing the innate talent of this Third Princess of the Dragon Clan is.
In fact, the vast majority of those coming to the celebration are young talents from various major demon clans.
Their purpose is singular: to find a way to pick this precious blossom of the Dragon Clan.
Additionally, it must be noted that among the three princesses of the Dragon Clan, the Great Princess Ao Qing has always been guarding in the Holy Land and has explicitly stated she will not marry.
The Second Princess Ao Yi, although not having made such vows, is notoriously known for her erratic nature. Who would be foolhardy enough to provoke such a being?
This means that among the three princesses, only Ao Shu is truly the suitable choice.
The reason the demon clans covet her so much is not only because of her formidable talent, but more importantly, if one becomes her beloved, it means the entire Dragon Clan would become your strong backing.
This is an opportunity to reach the sky in one step, which these ambitious young people from various demon clans naturally do not want to miss.
Thus, they come rushing to the Dragon Ancestral Land, hoping to be the first to meet this Third Princess of the Dragon Clan and leave a good impression in her heart.
Unfortunately, all their calculations have failed.
Because, regardless of who arrived early or late, no one has seen this Third Princess.
It wasn’t until later that the Dragon Clan’s Great Elder smilingly revealed the truth.
It turns out, the Third Princess followed the Second Princess Ao Yi to the Dragon Sacred Land to see their elder sister, and thus is not even in the Dragon Ancestral Land currently. She will return on the day of the celebration.
Upon hearing this news, these young talents from the various major demon clans couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed.
But soon after, they revived their spirits.
Because, since they couldn’t build a good relationship in advance, the only option was to compete in strength during the celebration.
For a moment, the atmosphere became subtle.
Because everyone knows that, as it stands, anyone in the Dragon Ancestral Land could be a contender.
Hence, mutual suspicion and scheming reached a peak.
Various overt and covert struggles for aligning factions emerged one after another.
Some quick-witted ones even ran into the void outside the Dragon Ancestral Land to wait, with the intention of driving away any new arrivals.
After all, in such a situation, the absence of even one person means one less competitor.
As for this situation, the elders of the Dragon Clan naturally observed it all, but they all tacitly agreed not to intervene.
Because the Great Elder made it clear that if these people wish to become the Third Princess’s beloved, they must first demonstrate their strength and sincerity.
Thus, in this almost implicitly sanctioned scenario, the entire Dragon Ancestral Land fell into a peculiar atmosphere.
At this moment.
In a void millions of miles away from the Dragon Ancestral Land, several demon clan men, either with horns or tails, gathered together.
"Tsk tsk, this celebration might as well be called the Third Princess’s marriage contest. We haven’t even seen the princess, and it’s already a heated battle!" a man with rugged horns sneered.
"Exactly, these guys are just like madmen, even some who aren’t True Immortals join the fray. Don’t they know how to look in a mirror?" another spotted-faced man commented.
"Maybe they’re gambling on their luck, who knows if the Third Princess might fancy them!" a guy with a pig-like tail mocked.
"Well, I say they’re just a bunch of deluded dreamers. Only a few might genuinely have a shot at the celebration," the first speaker said.
Then he flatteringly continued: "However, we must admit that our Lord Jidu is shrewd, sending us here first to feel out the situation and drive out the irrelevant people. So, I think, our Lord Jidu is the only one who can truly succeed this time!"
"Exactly!" everyone nodded in agreement.
While speaking, a white light suddenly flashed towards them. When its brilliance faded, a handsome young man in black clothing appeared prominently.
Upon his arrival, the young man laughed and said, "What are you talking about behind my back?"
Everyone quickly bowed and saluted when they saw him.
"My lord!"
"Greetings, my lord!"
This Lord Jidu waved his hand, "Alright, we’re out here, so there’s no need for such formality! What were you chatting about so enthusiastically just now?"
A man stepped forward and said with a pleased expression, "We were discussing the upcoming celebration and unanimously agreed that you will surely defeat everyone and win the beauty in the end!"
"Yes, yes!" everyone nodded vigorously.
Lord Jidu chuckled at this, "It’s still too early to say that, but I see those fellows as mere mediocrities, not worth worrying about! After all, in terms of family background, appearance, or cultivation level, who can surpass me?"
His words were indeed not baseless, for the Jidu Clan was a major clan among the demon clans.
Whether it was innate bloodline or strength, they were considered top-notch.
And this Lord Jidu was the most favored young lord of the Jidu Clan.
With the entire clan backing him, he naturally had full confidence.
His tone was filled with arrogance.
His subordinates naturally began flattering him again.
Lord Jidu listened with contentment, then smiled and asked, "So, did anyone come by here while you were waiting?"
"To report to my lord, indeed, many came by, but as per your instructions, apart from those who genuinely came to celebrate, we drove away the rest!"
"Good! Well done!" Lord Jidu nodded and patted the leading man’s shoulder.
"When this is all over, you will all be duly rewarded!"
The men rejoiced, "Thank you, my lord!"
Lord Jidu laughed heartily and was about to turn and leave, but just then, a starship suddenly broke through the void, appearing in the distant space.
The starship came so swiftly that it reached them almost in the blink of an eye.
Intimidated by its imposing presence, the men all showed fear on their faces and retreated.