Chapter 48: The Dragon Clan Visits, Gradually Giving Rise to Conflict

  After discussing the Tao with Fuxi and Nüwa, Li Yi had a premonition that he was about to break through, so after parting ways with Fuxi and Nüwa, he hastily returned to Penglai Island to prepare for his breakthrough.

  But he didn't expect that as soon as he returned, someone came to his door. Li Yi had no choice but to see the guest first, after all, he couldn't leave others outside.

  "This island is not simple!" Ao Fang looked at the misty island in front of him, and two sharp lights flashed through his pupils.

  The power of the dragon clan is getting bigger and bigger, especially after declaring the Honghuang as the master of the scales, its prestige is unparalleled for a time. However, there are also clear-headed and far-sighted cultivators in the dragon clan.

  In this way, the dragon clan's prestige greatly increased, but it also offended countless cultivators, burying deep roots of disaster. In the future, if the dragon clan becomes weak, there may be a danger of collapse.

  The Ancestral Dragon was able to survive the cruel calamity of the mortal world and even increase the power of the dragon clan, so it's not an inexperienced person. On the contrary, as an old monster born at the beginning of heaven, its mind is equally unfathomable. However, the temptation of becoming the Supreme is too great, and the resistance is unprecedentedly small, so naturally, it has put aside other considerations.

  However, after the declaration, the Ancestral Dragon humbly listened to the advice and began to vigorously recruit powerful cultivators from the Desolate Expanse, offering them various generous conditions to strengthen the dragon clan's power, ensuring the dragon clan's dominance and continuation with absolute strength.

  Of course, not every cultivator will accept the dragon clan's recruitment. The Ancestral Dragon had already thought of this and generally speaking, even if they can't recruit them, they would try to get along with these cultivators in order to change their perception of the dragon clan and reduce potential enemies.

  Moreover, the Dragon Clan also regards recruiting cultivators as a kind of training for their disciples within the clan. The higher the strength of the recruited cultivator, the greater the contribution, and naturally, the higher the status of this disciple in the Dragon Clan, the more cultivation resources they will receive.

  Penglai Island is located in the East Sea, which is exactly where the dragon clan's power is strongest. If it were just Penglai Island, with the protection of the formation and the concealment of the heavenly machine, it would still be quite difficult for the dragon clan to find Penglai Island.

  But after Li Yi took over Penglai, every time he entered and exited from here, and did not cover it up, it was naturally difficult to escape the dragon clan's eyes, and Penglai Island was inevitably discovered.

  Li Yi, although not a great Luo Jinxian, but in the Great Tribulation, the title of Qinglian Sword Respect is renowned within the alliance, especially among the Golden Immortals, it is even more thunderous and has the reputation of Invincible Golden Immortal.

  So Li Yi's portrait was transmitted back to the Dragon Clan, and he was immediately recognized. Such a powerful man with potential, who had also settled in the East China Sea, naturally wanted to win him over.

  The 17th prince of the Dragon Clan, Ao Fang, came over this time to probe Li Yi's attitude and recruit him at the same time.

  "Qinglian Sword Sovereign, once known as the Sword Madman, had escaped the pursuit of Daluo Golden Immortal multiple times. During the Great Calamity, he even severely injured Daluo Golden Immortal and killed countless Golden Immortals. After the Great Calamity, he went into hiding and disappeared!" Ao Fang slowly recalled the information about Li Yi. He was a cautious person and had inquired about Li Yi from the Dragon Clan's seniors before coming. This was also one of the reasons why he had successfully recruited many people and rapidly risen through the ranks.

  "Ah, what a fierce man!" Thinking of Li Yi's numerous victories and his formidable combat power, he was also a Golden Immortal like himself, but the difference between them was not ordinary. He was also a proud son of heaven in the dragon clan, but compared to this person, it was simply a difference between clouds and mud.

  At this thought, a strange gleam flashed in Ao Fang's eyes, unable to tell whether it was jealousy or resentment.

  Pong!

  The formation on Penglai Island turned, and the mist that shrouded Penglai Island quickly swirled up, gradually forming a large cavity of about 70-80 feet in diameter. A huge cloud bridge extended from inside it.

  "Long time no see, my friend," Li Yi said politely to Ao Fang. As for Ao Fang's identity as a dragon clan member, Li Yi had already sensed his aura within the island and was well aware of it, having come into contact with countless dragons during the Great Calamity.

  "I'm afraid I've disturbed your quiet cultivation, fellow Taoist!" Ao Fang replied with a courteous bow.

  "Haha, please come in!" Seeing Ao Fang being polite and courteous, Li Yi also became more polite, after all, one shouldn't hit a smiling face.

  Ao Fang stepped into Penglai Island, feeling the incredibly dense spiritual energy within. He saw the Heavenly Earth Roots scattered all over the island, the playful Grass and Wood Spirits, and even a pool of Three Light Divine Water. This place was undoubtedly one of the most blessed lands in the vast expanse of the Grand Wilderness, a true Cave Heaven and Blessed Land that even among the Dragon Clan, only a few could possess such a treasure.

  "What a wonderful paradise!" Two fiery lights flashed across Ao Fang's eyes, and his heart was also filled with deep jealousy.

  Li Yi naturally saw the expression on Ao Fang's face and understood what he was thinking, but didn't pay much attention to it. Facing a fairyland like Penglai Island, any cultivator would be envious.

  Of course, once the other party has evil intentions and dares to covet Penglai Island, they themselves are not easy to bully. Thinking of this, Li Yi's eyes shot out two cold glints.

  "What brings you here, Daoist friend?" Li Yi asked as he sat down in the great hall. He had never been close to the dragon tribe and was indeed unclear about Ao Fang's intentions.

  "Your martial prowess is matchless in the world, why are you hiding here?" It was clear that Ao Fang's experience was old and he didn't directly say his intention, instead, he sighed regretfully.

  "What does 'Dao You' mean?" Li Yi's mind flashed with insight, and he vaguely guessed the intention behind Ao Fang's visit.

  "Brother Dao is right, this time I came to invite Brother Dao to join my dragon clan as a guest elder and create a great undertaking together!" Ao Fang saw that the other party's expression had already guessed Li Yi's intention, so he didn't hide it anymore. Otherwise, dragging on would only have the opposite effect.

  "Oh!" Since he knew the other's intention, Li Yi was somewhat noncommittal.

  " Fellow Daoist, you've been in the Golden Immortal realm for a long time now. As soon as you join my Dragon Clan, you'll be in a high position, enjoying vast resources, heavenly treasures and earthly riches. With the help of the great trend, you can comprehend the Dao laws, break through the Golden Immortal stage, and attain the Mahayana state with ease. It's only natural that with your talent, you might even reach the pinnacle in the future and become the Supreme Being! " Ao Fang slowly told Li Yi about the benefits of joining the Dragon Clan, believing it was a temptation that any cultivator would find hard to resist, especially the promise of becoming the Supreme Being, which could drive countless cultivators crazy.

  If he were facing an ordinary cultivator, he might have succeeded, but unfortunately, he was facing Li Yi, and it was destined to end in failure.

  Not to mention that Li Yi is about to break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal, with abundant spiritual treasures and resources. The mere temptation of achieving the Supreme position is something Li Yi would scoff at. Li Yi's goal is not to achieve supremacy, but to attain the Mixed Yuan Tao, or even surpass it.

  I'd like to ask, what help can the Dragon Clan provide for his cultivation? What's the appeal of the conditions proposed by Ao Fang? Moreover, it's certain that the Great Calamity of the Three Clans will occur in the future, and the Dragon Clan is destined to be a tragic figure. Li Yi doesn't want to get entangled in this maelstrom.

  "Hehe, thank you for your kind intentions, but I've always been a quiet person and have grown accustomed to being carefree. I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to handle any constraints!" Li Yi politely declined Ao Fang's invitation.

  "You've always liked quietness? You like quietness, yet you tease Da Luojin Xian all day; you like quietness, yet you kill people like flies. And since you can't stand constraints, why did you join the Allied Army in the first place?" Thinking of this, Ao Fang had an urge to vomit blood, feeling that Li Wei was deceiving him, his face ashen."

  "Since Dao You is not a member of the Dragon Clan, yet lives within their sphere of influence, this... Ao Fang, for some reason, was enraged by being rejected for the first time. His anger and hidden jealousy and greed took over, causing him to abandon the Dragon Clan's usual approach of trying to win people over with kindness. Instead, he threatened Li Yi."

  "What did you say?" Li Yi burst out laughing, it turned out that this guy still wanted to set foot on Penglai Island, his eyes gleaming with cold light, staring tightly at Ao Fang.

  "You understand what I mean," Ao Fang replied stubbornly, his back drenched in cold sweat as he was stared down by Li Yi's eyes filled with murderous intent.

  "Get out!" Weighing it up, Li Yi decided to let him off for the time being. If the Dragon Clan were to provoke him because of this, he would no longer be polite.

  Ao Fang didn't dare to linger. From Li Yi's tone, which was as cold as a knife, he knew that the other party had been patient until the limit, and if he didn't leave now, he might really lose his life here.

  Outside Penglai Island, Ao Fang thoroughly exposed his ugly face, "Qinglian Sword Master, I want you to die without a complete corpse. No one can be better than me, and Penglai Island is also mine!" After finishing speaking, he looked at Penglai Island with resentment and quickly left.