Blue Card Starry Sky

Chapter 188 Doubts
Grandpa took out an object from his person, and with a single activation, all three of them were enveloped in a colorful bubble of light, slowly disappearing into the bubble.

At this moment, Lantian felt a dizzying sensation, surrounded by a kaleidoscope of colors and interplay of light and shadow, as if she had been reborn.

After a period of darkness, the three found themselves in another world, where the sky was clear and the horizon stretched endlessly. Mountains, grasslands, rivers, seas, and forests were all present, and various poultry, wild beasts, and animals lived there. Most remarkably, they could see all kinds of dragons here, some that flew in the sky, some that swam in the water, and some that ran on the ground; some were tall and imposing, some were petite and delicate, and some had strange and eccentric traits. Some of them had never been seen in the desolate regions. This was a paradise for dragons.

Indeed, this otherworldly realm is a secret base for the dragon race, inhabited by all sorts of dragons. It is the place where dragons live, reproduce, and thrive. They are all in their true dragon form!
"This is the last place where our dragon race can thrive and multiply! See? From now on, you will stay here with me to cultivate!" the white-haired old man said to Lan Tian.

"Let's go, Xiaozi!"

"Yes, Grandpa!"

In an instant, Long Xiao transformed into a dragon, soaring into the sky.

"boom."

The white-haired old man beside him also transformed into a giant dragon with golden hair and white whiskers in an instant. He lifted the blue sky onto his body and soared into the sky, flying straight into the distance.

Long Xiao led the way, followed by a golden dragon with blue sky and white whiskers. Soon, a city appeared below, a sprawling, undulating landscape surrounded by high walls. Before the city gates lay a vast plaza where many dragons rested. It turned out that everyone was transforming outside; to enter the city, one had to transform into human form. This was because dragons were all too enormous, and only by transforming into human form could they easily manage and cultivate within the city.

When Long Xiao and the white-haired old man landed in the square, the surrounding dragons all knelt down respectfully to welcome them.

"Greetings to the clan chief and the city lord."

Everyone lay prone on the ground, not daring to look up.

"Get up, everyone! Today the clan leader is returning. Have the elders welcome us into the city," Long Xiao said to everyone.

"Yes, City Lord!"

A short while later, a group of elderly men came out of the city to welcome the clan leader back.

A luxurious dragon carriage slowly approached, flanked by attendants and guards.

"Welcome back to the city, Chief!"

"Alright, let's enter the city."

The clan chief, holding Lan Tian's hand, strode forward into the dragon carriage, and together they rode into the city. This was the realm of the dragons, and the clan chief was the highest-ranking figure here. Long Xiao merely served on the sidelines, awaiting orders. He did not ride into the city with the clan chief, but instead followed behind with the elders in the dragon carriage.

This is the core of the Dragon Clan, and the main city is the core of that core. This main city within the secret realm must be extraordinary, harboring a profound secret.

Lan Tian followed the clan leader into the city by carriage. People on both sides of the street lined up to welcome the clan leader's return. This was the first time the dragon clan leader had appeared here in tens of thousands of years! Since this was his return, a long time had passed. The younger generation had never seen him before. The person they had seen most often was Lord Long Xiao in the main city. Lord Long Xiao often came and went from the city, so everyone had seen him.

The dragon race has a very strict hierarchy. The clan leader has absolute power, and everyone below must obey without the slightest thought of rebellion.

The city's architecture is luxurious yet meticulous, spacious and bright yet solemn and dignified. Winding and meandering, with courtyards and pavilions standing in abundance, the city has a main avenue that leads directly to the Dragon Clan Temple. The Dragon Clan Temple is the palace where the clan leader handles daily affairs. The clan leader is the highest decision-maker here. On weekdays, the temple is managed by the nine elders. When the clan leader is not present, the nine elders make decisions together. Once the clan leader is present, everything is left to him to decide.

Normally, the Lord of Dragon Roar City is the executor of the Dragon Clan, carrying out the clan leader's orders and actions. Now that the clan leader has returned, all power has naturally been handed over to him.

Lan Tian followed the clan leader to the temple, which was the largest palace complex in the Dragon Clan's secret realm. The first hall was filled with people welcoming the clan leader's return. The scene was grand, and the central avenue was lined with people.

The clan chief pulled a young man off the dragon carriage, then, without looking back, hurried through the crowd and quickly passed the first main hall. Lan Tian didn't even have time to carefully observe his surroundings; he was completely absorbed in listening to the clan chief describe the scenic pavilions and buildings along the way, as well as the stories of the place.

Passing through the first main hall, we arrived at the temple's second palace, where many statues were displayed—sculptures of powerful dragons throughout history. Each one was lifelike, its majesty still palpable.

The clan chief did not stop and continued walking forward. Lan Tian and the others arrived at the third palace, which was the largest hall of the temple.

This place is unique; it serves as the main hall for daily administrative affairs, the venue for meetings, and the place where important decisions are made. It is also where the clan chief issues orders, rewards merit, and punishes evil. It is a hall of diligent governance within the temple.

Behind the two pillars on either side is a round conference table, and nine steps behind it is the patriarch's throne, majestic and resplendent in gold.

Upon his return, the clan leader convened his first meeting. He sat on his throne, issuing commands to the elders below and discussing important matters. Lan Tian stood beside the clan leader, listening quietly and observing the high-level meeting of the dragon clan.

The patriarch returned to his natural state, taking over all affairs of the dragon clan. All matters, large and small, would be decided by him. However, this white-haired old man did not completely seize power. His first order was to relinquish his position as patriarch, with Long Xiao succeeding him as the new patriarch. He would remain stationed there, leaving all future affairs to Long Xiao. He himself would focus on nurturing new talent, personally mentoring the young man beside him, Lan Yi—this was the most crucial element for the future development of the dragon clan!
The scepter, a symbol of power, has been handed to Long Xiao, who will henceforth be the Dragon Clan Chief. He will lead the Dragon Clan to greatness, to fame throughout the world, and to build a future of hope.

The sudden turn of events caught Long Xiao off guard. He hadn't expected his grandfather to hand over the position of Dragon Clan Chief to him, entrusting him with such a heavy responsibility. Moreover, the elders present couldn't understand what the old patriarch was planning. Why would he give up the position of patriarch for this young man he valued?
Everything seems a bit apologetic, and there's no way to understand it!
In truth, Long Xiao had fully understood his grandfather's intentions. Looking at Lan Yi, everything seemed abnormal. Was this what his grandfather wanted? Was bringing Lan Yi to his grandfather a mistake he had made? Was it really worth it for his grandfather to do this?
The old patriarch handed over power to his grandson Long Xiao and left with Lan Yi. The elders' attempts to persuade him to stay did not change his mind. He was focused on nurturing Lan Yi and had no interest in managing anything else. He decided to leave the job to Xiao Xiao, who was capable of handling it.

In truth, Lan Tian had observed the old patriarch and the dragon elders throughout his journey. He himself didn't understand why the old patriarch would act this way, abandoning everything and dedicating himself entirely to nurturing him for someone he had just met. Was it truly for his own good? Was the dragon clan genuinely cultivating him for their own benefit? What were their motives? What benefit did it bring to the dragon clan and the old patriarch? What did the old patriarch see in him? Didn't he know that he was a human martial artist, and that the old patriarch couldn't sense his cultivation level? Even with different cultivation systems, wouldn't he have noticed something?

There are so many questions, so many questions. Even Lan Tian himself can't believe he's so attractive to the old patriarch. What is it about him that's drawn to him? Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Everything happened without warning; it just kept going like this. Lan Tian is no longer in control of his own destiny and can only go down this dark path! He'll take it one step at a time, and see what happens.
(End of this chapter)