The protagonist is obviously strong but very cautious

Zheng Tuo looked at the old man in front of him who called himself Old Dragon.

"Senior, may I ask what happened and why you need my Xuanwu Dao Pattern? I hope you can tell me the truth."

Zheng Tuo directly asked Lao Long, hoping to get an answer.

Old Long glanced at Zheng Tuo, then seemed to confirm something as if deep in thought.

"Young friend Lan, please follow me."

Old Dragon raised his hand and waved, opening a portal beside him before stepping inside.

Seeing this scene, Zheng Tuo knew he had no choice but to follow.

Follow the old dragon into the portal.

Before he could even see the scene before him clearly, he felt an incomparably powerful aura approaching.

Fortunately, the old dragon beside him intervened and helped him block the invasion of this aura; otherwise, he would have been pulverized by this power in the blink of an eye.

When he finally saw what was in front of him, his heart skipped a beat and his breathing slowed.

This place is a vast world, and in the center of this vast world stands an enormous cage.

Inside the cage was a star, and on that star was the snow-white skeleton of a divine dragon coiled.

The dragon's skeleton, like a giant serpent, coiled around the star in the center, and the star emitted a familiar yet unsettling aura to Zheng Tuo.

The aura of inner demons?
He sensed the aura of his inner demons from the dark stars.

My mind was filled with confusion; what exactly was this place?

Just now.

He saw a middle-aged man sitting atop the cage.

The man wore a long golden robe, had a resolute face, and eyes that shone with an ethereal light.

He sat upright atop the cage, surrounded by an endless surge of chaotic energy, as if suppressing the inner demons within.

"Senior, where is this place?" Zheng Tuo asked cautiously.

"This place is within the great world possessed by the Azure Dragon God."

"The Great World of the Azure Dragon God!" Zheng Tuo exclaimed in astonishment.

"The Azure Dragon God has been gone for a very, very long time, yet his Great World still exists intact..."

Zheng Tuo suddenly had a thought and looked at the black star that exuded the aura of inner demons.

Could it be that the Azure Dragon God developed a demon in his heart, which is why he did not die completely, and thus the Great World still exists?

As if sensing Zheng Tuo's thoughts, the old dragon gazed at the black stars within the enormous cage in the distance.

"When the Azure Dragon God fell, our Dragon Clan took action and brought his remains back to the clan. Later, we discovered that the Azure Dragon God had actually given birth to a demon in his heart. Our Dragon Clan fought against the Azure Dragon God's demon in that battle, which greatly weakened our Dragon Clan and resulted in heavy losses. In the end, our Dragon Clan used the dragon bones of our fallen warriors to create the Nine Dragon Prison and suppressed the Azure Dragon God's demon within it."

The cage informed Zheng Tu of this information, which greatly surprised him.

No wonder the dragon race never appears in the world; it turns out there's this connection.

If the Azure Dragon God's inner demons are not controlled, the entire dragon race may be wiped out, and even the entire Primordial Immortal Realm may suffer another massacre at the hands of the Azure Dragon God's inner demons.

In this respect, the dragon race has done a tremendous good deed.

"So, what is the purpose of calling me here, senior? How can a junior cultivator at the half-step Breakthrough Realm help you and the Dragon Clan?"

Zheng Tuo was completely puzzled by this.

Even if I had the strength of a Wall Breaker, I probably wouldn't be able to help much.

The Azure Dragon God's combat power is at least at the fifth level of the Breaker Realm, or even higher. Even if I break through and become a first-level Breaker Realm being, I probably won't be able to help him at all.

"Young friend Lan, to be honest, the Xuanwu Dao pattern in your hand originates from the orthodox lineage of the Xuanwu God. When it appeared, it triggered the instinctive reaction of the Azure Dragon God. Therefore, with your Xuanwu Dao pattern, you may have the opportunity to awaken the Azure Dragon God's instinctive intelligence. If you can awaken the Azure Dragon God's instinctive intelligence, you can effectively suppress the Azure Dragon God's inner demons, and even awaken the Azure Dragon God again, thus attracting the Azure Dragon God's return."

Zheng Tuo's mouth dropped open at what Lao Long said.

Will the Azure Dragon God ever return?
He thought about it carefully.

In fact, the relationship between inner demons and one's true self is like that between day and night.

From a certain perspective, the inner demon is also the Azure Dragon God. If the so-called instinctive intelligence can be awakened, perhaps the Azure Dragon God can truly return.

But he was still a little confused.

"Senior, the Dao patterns I control are Xuanwu Dao patterns, not Qinglong Dao patterns. Why am I able to awaken the innate intelligence of the Great God Qinglong?"

"I had the same question as you at first, but given the current situation, since the Great God Xuanwu and the Great God Qinglong are both among the Four Heavenly Spirits, there must be a bond between them that you and I cannot perceive. It is because of this bond that the Great God Qinglong experienced an instinctive fluctuation of intelligence when he encountered the Xuanwu Dao pattern."

After listening to what Lao Long said, Zheng Tuo seemed to understand that this was indeed possible.

He not only controls the Xuanwu Dao pattern, but also the Zhuque Dao pattern.

Both Dao patterns belong to the Four Spirits of Heaven, so he has a strong affinity for them.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask, "As you said, senior, how many Xuanwu Dao patterns are needed to help the Azure Dragon God awaken his innate intelligence?"

"I don't know yet, so I would like to ask my Dragon King to use the Xuanwu Dao patterns he has on hand."

"The Dragon King?"

Zheng Tuo couldn't help but look at the golden-robed man sitting on the dragon bone prison.

"You mean, this senior is your Dragon King, the Dragon Emperor!"

Old Dragon's silence is the best response.

Zheng Tuo looked at the Dragon Emperor in the distance, whose eyes were closed and whose body exuded a powerful aura, and couldn't help but feel awe.

It seems that only the Dragon Emperor could suppress it. It appears that the old dragon was not lying when he said that.

Thinking of this, he immediately activated his Xuanwu Dao Patterns, trying to condense as many Xuanwu Dao Patterns as possible to help the old dragon conduct the experiment.

Old Dragon obtained more Xuanwu Dao patterns and immediately took action, using the Xuanwu Dao patterns to approach the location of the Azure Dragon God's inner demon.

Just now.

"That aura feels so familiar, Xuanwu. You're still alive?"

The voice of the Azure Dragon God's inner demon came, and the rumbling sound shook Zheng Tuo so much that he was dizzy and even showed signs of fainting.

hum!
Golden light descended.

The Dragon Emperor intervened, protecting him with golden light so that he would no longer be affected by the Azure Dragon God's inner demons.

Zheng Tuo nodded to the Dragon Emperor in gratitude.

The Azure Dragon God's inner demon's methods were indeed extraordinary; with just a few words, he almost killed him.

Such terrifying strength is simply astonishing.

No one responded to the Azure Dragon's inner demon, so the old dragon took action and injected the Xuanwu Dao pattern into the dragon bone prison.

hum!
The Dragon Bone Prison suddenly erupted with a powerful wave, and then the huge dragon bone coiled on the black formation suddenly moved.

"what!"

The Azure Dragon Demon's voice was full of worry, but it was immediately followed by a sigh of relief.

"What a pity, what a pity."

The Azure Dragon Demon clearly knew he had just encountered potential danger. No one understood the Azure Dragon God's true power better than him; if his primal instincts were awakened, he might be killed instantly.

Seeing this, Zheng Tuo wanted to try to condense more Xuanwu Dao patterns, but was stopped by the old dragon.

“Young friend Lan, there is no need to expend your own Xuanwu Dao patterns. In terms of quality, no matter how many Xuanwu Dao patterns you have, they cannot awaken the Azure Dragon God’s innate intelligence.”

There was a hint of disappointment in Lao Long's words.

They thought they had found a way to change the fate of the dragon race, and now it seems to be working, but it's still not enough.

Unless this young friend Lan can break through and become a Wallbreaker-level being, and elevate his realm to the fourth or even fifth level of Wallbreaker, perhaps there will be a chance to help awaken the Azure Dragon God's innate intelligence.

But reaching the fourth level of the Breaker Realm is no easy feat.

Given the current rapid growth of the Heavenly River God's inner demon, it will likely be able to break free from the Dragon Bone Prison soon, at which point the entire Dragon Clan will face annihilation.

Zheng Tuo seemed to be deep in thought about this.

He was considering whether or not to reveal his control over the Vermilion Bird Dao Pattern.

Logically speaking, since the Xuanwu Dao pattern can help awaken the Azure Dragon God's innate intelligence, the Zhuque Dao pattern should be able to do the same.

He had a judgment in his mind.

His purpose in coming here was to obtain the inheritance of the Azure Dragon God. If he could help save the Azure Dragon God, he might have a chance to obtain the inheritance and thus control the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern.

Let's take a step back.

Now, my only chance to obtain the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern is to help save the Azure Dragon God. If I don't help, I will definitely not be able to obtain the Azure Dragon God's inheritance.

Thinking of this, he immediately looked at the old dragon beside him, "Senior, to be honest, I possess more than just the Xuanwu Dao Pattern?"

"What do you mean, young friend?" the old dragon asked, puzzled.

Zheng Tuo then moved his palm, and a ball of Vermilion Bird Divine Flame, formed from Vermilion Bird Dao Patterns, appeared.

"This is it!" Old Long's eyes lit up.

"This is the Vermilion Bird Dao Pattern, the original power of the Vermilion Bird God. I am unworthy, but I have not only obtained the inheritance of the Black Tortoise God, but also the inheritance of the Vermilion Bird God."

Upon hearing these words, not only did the old dragon pause, but even the Dragon Emperor, who was not far away, slowly opened his eyes and looked at Zheng Tuo.

even.

Even the Azure Dragon God's inner demons exclaimed in surprise at this moment.

"Boy, who are you to have obtained the inheritance of both of them? Come, let me see what makes you so extraordinary."

As the voice of the Azure Dragon God's inner demon entered Zheng Tuo's ears, a booming sound resounded in Zheng Tuo's mind, and he involuntarily wanted to move closer to the Dragon Bone Prison, closer to the location of the Azure Dragon God's inner demon.

Just now.

hum!
The Dragon Emperor intervened again, blocking the Azure Dragon God's inner demon's attack.

"Young friend Lan, it seems your arrival here is no accident, perhaps it is destiny!" Old Dragon smiled, though it was not a handsome smile.

"Please take it, senior. If it's useful, all the better."

Zheng Tuo handed over the Xuanwu Dao Pattern and the Zhuque Dao Pattern.

Old Dragon made a move, using two Dao patterns to try to awaken the Azure Dragon God's innate intelligence.

But the final result was as expected.

Even with the support of two Dao patterns from the same origin, the result remained unchanged; it was simply a drop in the ocean.

"Senior Long, perhaps I can be of help."

"What suggestions do you have, young friend Lan?"

"This junior knows some of the ways of formations. Among the formations, there is one called the Spirit Summoning Formation, which can awaken the spirit. If I use the Vermilion Bird Dao Pattern and the Black Tortoise Dao Pattern as a foundation, it may be effective in helping to awaken the Azure Dragon God's original spirit."

In Zheng Tuo's view.

The formation is like a megaphone, capable of amplifying one's power several times, even dozens of times.

If he acts according to the methods he suggests, there may be a chance to awaken the innate intelligence of the Azure Dragon God.

Old Dragon didn't respond to me immediately; he looked at the Dragon Emperor sitting in the distance.

The methods used to suppress the Azure Dragon God's inner demons are extraordinary and cannot afford any mistakes. Outsiders who want to set up formations here should naturally be more careful.

"Ah."

The Dragon Emperor responded with a nod, which was taken as an agreement.

"Young friend Lan, please use whatever methods you have. I, the old dragon, will protect you."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Tuo nodded, and then began to measure the area and set up the spirit-summoning array.

"Boy Lan, it's useless. Even if the spirit summoning array you set up is a god-level array, it's useless. Now I am the Azure Dragon, and the Azure Dragon is me. These stubborn dragons actually suppressed me, but they don't know that I can lead the dragons to unify the entire Primordial Immortal Realm."

The voice of the Azure Dragon Demon came, full of confidence.

"Young Lan, I see that you can inherit the legacy of the Black Tortoise God and the Vermilion Bird God. If you submit to me, I can pass on the entire legacy of the Azure Dragon God to you, making you a being second only to one person and above tens of thousands of others. What do you say?"

Inner demons are still inner demons.

Their most lethal tactic is to win people's hearts and minds.

Faced with such tempting words, Zheng Tuo completely ignored them.

This wasn't his first encounter with inner demons; in fact, his understanding of them surpassed that of many who had broken through barriers.

The Breaker now avoids his inner demons like the plague and dares not come into contact with them easily, but he has been passively exposed to them many times.

"Azure Dragon Heart Demon, words are useless. You need to show some respect first. Show me the Azure Dragon God. Maybe if I'm in a good mood, I'll agree."

As Zheng Tuo continued setting up the formation, he casually chatted with the Azure Dragon Heart Demon.

The three powerful figures present were slightly surprised by Zheng Tuo's relaxed demeanor.

Logically speaking, the three powerful figures present were all several times stronger than Zheng Tuo, and they could have killed him with just a few words, let alone their opponent being the powerful Azure Dragon Heart Demon.

However, the relaxed and carefree attitude that Zheng Tuo displayed was not the state that someone of his level should be in.

"It seems there's a reason why this young friend Lan was able to receive the inheritances of the Xuanwu God and the Zhuque God. Since beings of that level acknowledge this young friend, our Dragon Clan may indeed find the answer to breaking the deadlock in him."

The old dragon spoke with the Dragon Emperor.

Although the Dragon Emperor did not speak, his eyes conveyed a great deal of certainty.

Zheng Tuo was unaware of what the others were thinking. He surveyed the area and set up the array. Soon, the spirit summoning array was completed.

hum!
As the summoning array was activated, the old dragon and the dragon emperor were astonished to see that the huge white dragon bone that had been coiled on the black star was now moving as if it had come to life.

"impossible!"

The Azure Dragon Demon's words were filled with terror!

He sensed signs that the Azure Dragon's true form was awakening, and an absolute fear originating from the depths of his soul surged into his heart.

Although he was the inner demon of the Azure Dragon God, his combat strength was far inferior to that of the Azure Dragon God.

If the Azure Dragon God truly awakens his innate intelligence, a single glance would be enough to kill him. (End of Chapter)