If I let you lie low and remain the Dragon King, would you have unified the primordial world?

Chapter 44 The Reward for Slaying Phoenix Ancestor

The fall of the Phoenix Ancestor was something no one expected.

Zulong led his army in a fierce battle, annihilating the remnants of the Phoenix Clan.

The Qilin originally intended to kill the dragons, but their strength was ultimately far inferior, and they did not gain much advantage in the end.

The dragon army pursued their victory for a while before having no choice but to stop and retreat back to the East Sea.

Although they won this battle, it was a Pyrrhic victory. The dragons suffered heavy losses, which can be described as crippling them.

If they venture deep into the Tiannan Undying Volcano, they will inevitably be attacked by the Qilin Clan, resulting in even greater casualties.

"retreat!"

At the command of the First Emperor, the dragon army immediately retreated like a tide, disappearing without a trace.

"The tide has turned!"

Hongjun Daozu's heart skipped a beat, and he had a vague sense of unease.

But now the aura of the great calamity has reached its peak, and even he cannot deduce the cause and effect.

Seeing the dragon army retreat, the Qilin clan on the battlefield also chose to leave.

They will not take the opportunity to attack the Phoenix Clan; on the contrary, they will try to win them over.

Given the current strength of the Dragon Clan, they are stronger than the Qilin Clan. If the two clans were to become enemies, the Qilin Clan would really have to be careful.

The only good news for them is that the First Qilin's injuries are slightly less severe than the Ancestral Dragon's. If he can make good use of this, he might really have a chance to expand his advantage.

However, now is clearly not the time.

The Qilin clan suffered significant losses in this battle and they need to make some adjustments.

"The ancestor of the Phoenix has actually been slain!"

Behind the scenes, many onlookers were amazed. They still couldn't believe that one of the three clan leaders who had been fighting for many years had actually fallen!

"The strength of the First Emperor was unfathomable. I didn't even see him make a move before the Phoenix Ancestor was already killed!"

"The might of the First Emperor is beyond our comprehension. It's best if we stay away from matters involving such powerful beings."

"The battlefield of the three races is extremely dangerous; do not approach it."

"Now there are two clans, the Phoenix Clan, it will be difficult for them to succeed again."

These creatures discussed amongst themselves, all expressing their awe of the dragon race.

As the dragon army retreated, Ao Bai, who was mixed in with the army, felt a surge of excitement.

Using a protective jade talisman to kill the Phoenix Ancestor may not seem to bring Ao Bai any direct benefit, but it does delay the end of the great calamity of the three races to some extent, giving him a lot of room to grow.

What Ao Bai needs most right now is time.

Moreover, he personally killed Phoenix Ancestor this time, so the reward he will receive will definitely be substantial.

As the armies of the three races retreated, Demon Ancestor Rahu's face darkened.

He had gone to great lengths, originally intending to wear down the three races until they were all destroyed.

However, now that the Phoenix Ancestor has been killed, the balance of power among the three races has been broken, and the Dragon and Qilin races have withdrawn from the battlefield. This has actually allowed them to escape a calamity and continue the fortune of their races.

"Rahu, the fortunes of the three races are not yet exhausted; your methods seem rather ineffective!"

Hongjun laughed. Now that there were changes in the world, the situation was actually more favorable to him.

Rahu's laws could not be perfected, which was Hongjun's opportunity.

"Hmph, the three races are already extinct; they are merely clinging to life. In the future, when the Dragon Clan and the Qilin Clan fight to the death, it will still be a case of mutual attrition. I think you'd better prepare for our destined war!"

The figure of Demon Ancestor Rahu dissipated, showing no intention of engaging with Hongjun.

Hongjun watched the other person leave, his eyes filled with worry.

Even now, Hongjun still doesn't have absolute confidence in defeating Luo Hou, and he can't help but feel uneasy.

The battle between the demonic and the righteous is a matter of success or failure, and also a matter of life and death.

"We can't delay any longer. Those fellow Daoists haven't agreed to my request yet. No matter the cost, we must invite them here first."

As soon as Hongjun Daozu's thoughts turned, his figure vanished instantly, heading straight for the heavens.

The situation among the three races deteriorated rapidly, and no one could guarantee what the future would hold. This made Hongjun even more worried, and he dared not make a move rashly.

Demon Ancestor Rahu was clearly doing the same; they were all waiting for the best opportunity to strike.

Now that the Phoenix Clan has suffered a great defeat and the Phoenix Ancestor has perished, their morale has plummeted, and the entire clan is in a state of utter panic.

Without the support of the Phoenix Ancestor, the Phoenix Clan would have had no chance of defeating the Dragon Clan and the Qilin Clan.

However, if they want to withdraw, the Dragon Clan and the Qilin Clan probably won't agree easily.

The Phoenix Clan army retreated to the Undying Volcano, where they were now in complete disarray.

Lord Lingguang stepped forward and said:

"With the patriarch gone, our Phoenix Clan no longer has the power to contend for supremacy in the primordial world. It would be better to withdraw from the three-clan struggle as soon as possible and preserve our clan's bloodline!"

Lord Lingguang has never supported participating in the struggle for supremacy among the three races. Although withdrawing now is frustrating, it is the best choice for him to preserve himself.

Elder Zhuque remained silent. Now that the Phoenix Ancestor had perished, the two of them were the most powerful beings in the entire Phoenix Clan.

Seeing that no one had any ideas, Elder Zhuque could only say:

"Now that things have come to this, this is the only way. The grudge against my Phoenix Clan must be avenged, but for now, we must bow our heads."

In order to preserve their bloodline, they had to make a choice.

After discussing the matter with the other powerful figures, Elder Zhuque decided that he would temporarily take charge of the Phoenix Clan.

Being given a mission in a time of crisis is no easy task.

"Our Phoenix Clan withdraws from the struggle for supremacy among the three races and will no longer concern itself with the affairs of the primordial world. We hope that all living beings will cease to disturb our Phoenix Clan. If any enemy attacks, our Phoenix Clan will fight with all our might!"

Elder Zhuque was a powerful expert in the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. His figure stretched across the sky, and the overwhelming flames burned in all directions. His powerful aura indeed intimidated many living beings.

At this moment, Ao Bai and the others had already returned to the Henghe River Basin. Seeing the Phoenix Clan's reaction, he couldn't help but say:

"This Elder Suzaku is decisive, but now that they're withdrawing from the competition, some powerful figures might not agree!"

The Phoenix Clan has now made it clear that they are likely safe, as the battle between the Dragon Clan and the Qilin Clan is still undecided.

The Phoenix Clan's strength is still not to be underestimated. No one wants to have to contend with the Phoenix Clan's attacks while dealing with their enemies, so the Dragon Clan and the Qilin Clan are not foolish enough to fight on two fronts.

Once the two races are determined to be superior, the Phoenix race will likely face a reckoning.

Their delaying tactics can only protect the tribe temporarily.

"Now that the Phoenix Clan has been crippled, even if our Dragon Clan cannot achieve unification, it will delay the Great Tribulation of the Three Clans. This is my opportunity!"

Ao Bai knew that what he was doing was risky, but he really needed time and had no choice but to take this risky step.

Just after Ao Bai returned to Henghe Water Mansion, his reward finally arrived in his account, which made Ao Bai instantly happy, and he hurriedly checked it.

(End of this chapter)