CHAPTER 240: CHAPTER 240: LET DAD SEE YOUR COURAGE!

Demon Race?

Dragon King Hall?

True Dragon?!

In the Purple Cloud Academy, countless people looked up, and the elders rose into the sky, full of vigilance.

In the sky, a towering middle-aged man exuding overwhelming demonic energy stood, his face covered with scales and his horns prominent.

This was a Jiaolong Quasi-Emperor!

"You, as a member of the Demon Race, dare to trespass into our Human Race Territory. Aren’t you afraid of dying here?"

The Purple Cloud Palace Master ascended slowly, speaking coldly.

"With my power, I might not dare to challenge the entire Human Race, but within this insignificant Purple Cloud Domain... no one can stop me!"

The Jiaolong Quasi-Emperor said proudly.

The Purple Cloud Palace Master frowned slightly.

He carefully observed this demon, whose demonic aura was thick, like a burning purple sun, with energy fluctuations stronger than his own by several degrees.

At least an Eighth Heavenly Layer Quasi-Emperor!

He took a deep breath and said coldly, "You claim to come from the Dragon King Hall of the Demon Race to reclaim the True Dragon. We do not have a True Dragon here."

"Heh, True Dragons are born of the world’s energy, formless by nature, and adept at transformation. Common people naturally cannot see them."

The Jiaolong Quasi-Emperor said proudly:

"However, our Dragon King Hall was created by a True Dragon, and each generation hall master is a True Dragon, so naturally, we understand the True Dragon better than you do."

"Not long ago, one of our elders sensed the surge of True Dragon Aura from this Purple Cloud Domain, right within your academy, and... I’ve already caught its scent."

His face showed a look of intoxication.

Like an infatuated person.

Yet more sinister, with a bloodthirsty greed that sent chills down one’s spine.

The Purple Cloud Palace Master’s expression changed slightly.

His eyes flickered rapidly, then a sharp glint shone in them, as if he had realized something!

He took a step forward and said solemnly:

"This is a Human Race Academy; naturally, all within it belong to the Human Race. There is no True Dragon you seek. Please leave."

The Jiaolong Quasi-Emperor sneered:

"Heh, it’s not for you to decide whether there is one, but it depends on the facts!"

With that, he reached out toward a building within the academy.

"Boom!"

Instantly, that building was shattered to pieces.

Then, a young figure, wrapped in energy, was suspended from the rubble.

It was Jin Zhi.

"Let me go!"

Jin Zhi struggled fiercely, but his body was enveloped in that transparent energy, like being stuck in a swamp, and no struggle could avail him.

"Jin Zhi!"

"Jin Zhi!!"

Many elders shouted in unison, even the Purple Cloud Palace Master showed an anxious expression, for this young man was always regarded as the academy’s hope.

He could quite possibly be the successor of the Palace Master.

With the appearance of a Great Emperor!

"Release him!"

The Purple Cloud Palace Master flickered his body, arriving in front of Jin Zhi, reaching out to grab the energy ball that trapped Jin Zhi.

However, at the next moment, the Jiaolong Quasi-Emperor appeared in front of him, striking a palm that met his outreached hand.

"Boom——"

Transparent shockwaves spread through the sky, causing the ground to shake, and many buildings below collapsed.

"Ah!!"

"Puh!"

Many disciples of the Purple Cloud Academy were shaken, their energy and blood churning, with some spitting blood and their eardrums ruptured.

In the sky, the Jiaolong Quasi-Emperor stood firmly in place, while the Purple Cloud Palace Master was sent flying dozens of meters back before stabilizing himself.

Though uninjured.

But who was strong and who was weak was already evident.

"This is the True Dragon I’m searching for."

The Jiaolong Quasi-Emperor held up his left hand, with Jin Zhi enveloped in an energy ball, hovering above his palm like a sphere of condensed Primordial Energy.

He glanced around at everyone, then looked at the Purple Cloud Palace Master, saying calmly:

"There is an agreement between the Human Race and the Demon Race; should a True Dragon be born on the continent, it belongs to the Demon Race."

"And our demon race’s entry into the Human Race Territory to take a True Dragon is not considered an invasion of the Human Race, similar to the blockade against your academy."

"Of course, just saying so isn’t enough. If I don’t provide some evidence, you wouldn’t believe it either."

Therefore, the Jiaolong Quasi-Emperor exerted force with his left hand, causing the energy ball to start glowing, as if lightning flashed inside it.

"Ah——"

Jin Zhi stretched his limbs, letting out a piercing scream, his clothes suddenly exploding.

"Roar!!"

Accompanied by a burst of Holy Light, his body transformed into a golden True Dragon, winding and coiling within the energy ball.

Crash!

Suddenly, strong winds rose, lightning flashed, and thunder roared, even small patches of dark clouds gathered within the energy ball, creating an astonishing scene.

However, due to the suppression of the energy ball, the phenomenon was confined within a three-meter diameter.

"See, here is a fire attribute True Dragon, transformed from a fire dragon vein of an underground magma river!"

The Quasi-Emperor Serpent’s voice was strong and resonant as he spoke.

"This..."

"It actually is true..."

"How could this be!"

The people of the Purple Cloud Academy displayed a defeated expression, and some elders even staggered, nearly falling to the ground.

Senior Brother Jin truly is a True Dragon.

In this case, they couldn’t protect this young man, because there indeed was an agreement between the two clans that the Demon Race could take away a True Dragon!

"Senior Brother Jin!!"

At this moment, an anxious shout rang out, and when everyone turned their heads, it was Qin Zi.

The Quasi-Emperor Serpent lowered his head, glanced at Qin Zi, and then looked away — just an ant, there’s no need to pay attention.

"Palace Master, save Senior Brother Jin quickly!"

Qin Zi pleaded as he looked towards the Purple Cloud Palace Master, but the latter sighed helplessly, turning his head away in pain.

Qin Zi looked at the other elders.

These elders also showed helplessness, shaking their heads in shame and sighing.

One of the elders said painfully:

"Senior Brother Jin is a True Dragon. According to the agreement between the two clans, the strong ones from the Demon Race can take him away. This is just like the blockade challenge between the academies. You’ve blocked the gate at the Shattered Star Academy, you should know."

Light shot out from Qin Zi’s eyes, and he shouted:

"If it’s just like the blockade challenge, doesn’t it mean he might not be able to take Senior Brother Jin away, and we can actually... kill him!!"

Wow!

The elder’s body trembled, then he smiled bitterly again, sighing, "But even the Palace Master is weaker than him, and if a fight really breaks out, most of the academy might suffer casualties..."

The contest for the True Dragon is indeed not the same as the blockade challenge. Although both are within the rules, and aren’t pursued afterwards...

But... the blockade challenge is a scuffle among the younger generation, with the older generation having ways to control casualties to a certain extent; however, the True Dragon contest is a battle among the older generation, and if it erupts... the first to suffer would be the younger ones.

That is to say,

To protect Senior Brother Jin, there must be absolutely superior high-end combat power on this side to suppress the other side without any suspense!

Qin Zi wasn’t stupid, and quickly understood the key point.

He remained silent for a moment and then bit his lip, seemingly caught in pain and conflict.

Finally, he looked toward the depths of the Purple Cloud Academy, suppressing the guilt in his heart, and said in a trembling voice:

"Dad, please... save Senior Brother Jin!"

When he uttered this sentence, his heart burned with torment like a raging fire because he knew that every time his dad made a move, he paid a price; the last time, he almost fell and disappeared for several months!

Therefore, when he asked his father to save someone, it felt like personally driving a dagger into his father’s chest...

But he had no other way!

Senior Brother Jin had shown him immense gratitude, deep affection, and he couldn’t just watch with open eyes as Senior Brother Jin was taken away!

Judging by the other party’s attitude, there would likely be no good end for Senior Brother Jin once taken away, possibly being skinned and bled dry, or even having his Dragon Energy stripped, his origin extracted and completely crippled.

For it is rumored that if a Serpent seizes the origin and Dragon Energy of a True Dragon, there’s a certain chance it may evolve into a True Dragon!

"Dad??"

"Elder Qin Chuan?"

Everyone was puzzled by his words.

Calling Elder Qin Chuan at this time, could it help?

Elder Qin Chuan is just an elder, although some rumors suggest that Elder Qin Chuan is a resurrected ancient powerhouse retraining, but his current cultivation should not have reached Quasi-Emperor level, right?

"Oh..."

At this moment, a sigh came from the depths of the Purple Cloud Academy, and then a tall figure in white clothes slowly walked out.

He walked on air.

He appeared to move very slowly but arrived quickly in front of Qin Zi.

"Thud!"

Qin Zi knelt down directly, looked up at his father, his eyes full of guilt and determination, tears welling up.

"Dad, I know I shouldn’t ask you, but... I really, really... have no other way!"

At this moment, Qin Zi was like a helpless child. Perhaps this child was very obedient, but when he was powerless, the only ones he could rely on were his parents.

"Junior Brother Qin..."

Within the Energy Ball, Senior Brother Jin’s dragon eyes revealed touched emotions, white smoke spewed from his nose, and his entire body flushed red.

Like a burning boiler.

Is this the feeling of friendship!

And at this time, Qin Chuan looked at his son, then at the Quasi-Emperor Serpent whose demonic aura soared into the sky opposite, and slowly asked:

"You really want to save him?"

"Yes!!"

Qin Zi pressed his lips together and nodded firmly.

Qin Chuan said in a deep voice:

"Since you insist on protecting him, then show me your determination, your courage! Let me see how important he is in your heart, whether he is worth my intervention!"

"You know what to do, right?"

Qin Zi blinked, and then instantly understood.

Courage!

His dad wanted to see his courage again!

Based on past experience, when his dad said this sentence, it symbolized a promise, a tacit approval.

As long as you act outrageously enough, even immortals will help you defeat your foes!

This, is the favoritism from your dad!