Primordial Era: Becoming the Great Emperor of Humanity from the Start

Chapter 243 Your word doesn't count!

Having traveled and stopped frequently, Jiang Heng had gained a certain understanding of both the current situation of the human race and the situation in the East Sea.

Instead of dealing with the East Sea matter swiftly, Jiang Heng took Yang Jian and Kong Xuan to the East Sea Dragon Palace.

Upon seeing Jiang Heng arrive in person, the Dragon King of the East Sea was overjoyed and quickly led a group of powerful dragons to greet him.

Since his last meeting with Jiang Heng, Jiang Heng has remained silent, while the situation in the East Sea has become increasingly tense.

Under constant pressure from the human race, the dragon race is facing an increasingly difficult situation, and countless dragons are already indignant and full of complaints.

If it weren't for the Dragon King of the East Sea's strong suppression, the dragon race's powerful members would probably have already clashed with the human cultivators on a large scale.

During this period, the Dragon King of the East Sea was in a state of utter distress. He knew in his heart that under these circumstances, it would be difficult for him to suppress the situation for too long.

Once the conflict between humans and dragons fully erupts, even if Emperor Jiang Heng personally intervenes, the rift between the two sides will be difficult to mend.

The Dragon King of the East Sea had been eagerly awaiting Jiang Heng's arrival, which was like a lifeline for him.

"Your Majesty, you've finally arrived! If you had been any later, the East Sea would have been a river of blood!" the Dragon King of the East Sea said, tears streaming down his face.

The Dragon King of the East Sea was suffering! He would never have wanted to have a conflict with the human race unless he was forced to.

The Dragon King of the East Sea knew perfectly well that once a conflict broke out, regardless of who won or lost, it would be an unbearable burden for the dragon race.

How much better it used to be! The dragon race had the backing of the human race and occupied the four seas. Not only were they inconspicuous, but they could also slowly recover their strength.

If the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas were to completely break with the human race, their promising future would be ruined, and the Dragon King of the East Sea would never want to see such a situation.

"It's alright! This fire has only just started, let's wait for it to burn for a while longer!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the Dragon King of the East Sea was completely dumbfounded. In his view, the situation in the East Sea had clearly reached its most critical moment.

Should we wait any longer? If we wait any longer, given the aggressive stance of the human race, the dragon race might not even be able to leave the gates of the East Sea Dragon Palace.

"Forgive my ignorance, but the Emperor's words truly baffle me. Could there be some mystery behind them?" the Dragon King of the East Sea asked cautiously.

The Dragon King of the East Sea naturally did not believe that Jiang Heng was toying with the dragon clan, or that Jiang Heng had long harbored ambitions against the dragon clan.

The reason is quite simple: the Dragon King of the East Sea knows very well the true capabilities of the dragon race, and he has some self-awareness.

The Human Emperor before us is a Saint-level powerhouse, a ruthless individual who dares to oppose Dao Ancestor Hongjun and even forces Dao Ancestor Hongjun to compromise.

If this human emperor truly harbored any ill intentions towards the dragon race, why would he need to resort to any schemes and tricks? Wouldn't it have been simpler to just take direct action?

Even if the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas exerted all their strength, could they possibly stop this Human Emperor before them?

"You don't naively think that human cultivators appear in the four seas just for cultivation, do you?" Jiang Heng said with a smile again.

Jiang Heng didn't think that the Dragon King of the East Sea was only this capable. In fact, the Dragon King of the East Sea was definitely the most intelligent among the dragons.

Otherwise, the dragon clans of the four seas would not have gradually recovered their strength under the leadership of the East Sea Dragon King over the years.

The Dragon King of the East Sea may seem unassuming, but his ability to stabilize the dragon race under such circumstances is quite remarkable.

This time, the actions of the human race are not as simple as they seem on the surface. This matter is not hard to guess at all, and Jiang Heng does not believe that the Dragon King of the East Sea is unaware of it.

The Dragon King of the East Sea scratched his head sheepishly and said, "The Human Emperor's eyes are indeed sharp; nothing can escape his notice."

This time, the human cultivators have clearly come prepared, and that's precisely why I urge the Human Emperor to act as soon as possible; delay could lead to unforeseen circumstances!

The East Sea Dragon Clan is the leader of the Four Seas Dragon Clan. The East Sea Dragon King can be said to be the common ruler of the Four Seas Dragon Clan. How could he be a simple person?

The Dragon King of the East Sea naturally knew that the human race's actions this time were abnormal, and he even had a countermeasure in place, but he could not show it.

After all, as long as Jiang Heng takes action personally, no matter how many conspiracies and schemes are behind this matter, everything will be settled.

"Oh? So it seems the Four Seas Dragon Clan itself is unstable! Is it Heaven? Or the Heavenly Court?" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

If it were merely a human race, the Dragon King of the East Sea wouldn't be in such a hurry; there must be other reasons.

Jiang Heng didn't need to guess to know that the problem must lie with the Dragon Clan itself, and it was very likely that it was interfered with by external forces.

In the current realms of Heaven, Earth, and Man, nothing other than the Heavenly Court and Paradise can exert such an influence on the Dragon Clan.

"I'm convinced. As expected, nothing can be hidden from the Human Emperor. Things are indeed as the Human Emperor said!" The Dragon King of the East Sea said with a sense of helplessness.

After countless years of silence, the dragon race, which has gradually recovered its strength, is no longer content with its solitude.

The Dragon Clan was originally one of the three ancient races and was once the overlord of heaven and earth. During the Dragon-Han Calamity, they fought against two other races, leaving the Phoenix and Qilin clans in a sorry state.

Most dragons are arrogant, and even when they were burdened with endless karma, they probably never truly respected humans.

However, the dragon race has now been incorporated into the human race and has completely submitted to them, which naturally makes some dragons resentful.

During this period, the human race has been aggressive, and many dragons were already quite dissatisfied with the human race. In addition, some people with ulterior motives have been stirring up trouble.

Discontent with the human race gradually emerged among the dragons, and it was not surprising that they wanted a complete break between the dragons and the human race.

In Jiang Heng's view, it was inevitable that the dragon race, like the human race, would develop some signs of decay over the long course of time.

However, such a lack of understanding of reality and the power disparity between humans and dragons makes one appear overly arrogant and conceited.

"Make a decisive move when necessary, instead of suppressing it. Some things are harder to handle the moment they explode if you suppress them!" Jiang Heng said in a deep voice.

How could Jiang Heng not see through the East Sea Dragon King's intentions? The reason the East Sea Dragon King wanted Jiang Heng to take action was simply to suppress these voices among the dragons.

As long as Jiang Heng personally takes action, no matter how unwilling those dragons may be, they probably won't dare to utter a single word in the face of Jiang Heng's absolute power.

Once this matter is temporarily resolved, the Dragon King of the East Sea will be able to free up his hands to deal with the discordant voices within the dragon race at his own pace.

That's a valid point of view, and it's a relatively safe approach, but it's not enough for Jiang Heng.

Jiang Heng could understand why the Dragon King of the East Sea wanted to preserve the strength of the dragon race and not want the dragons of the four seas to suffer serious damage as a result.

But understanding is not the same as support. Jiang Heng is determined to make tough decisions for the human race, so how could he tolerate the potential threat from the dragon race?

The Dragon King of the East Sea had no idea that the entire prehistoric world had quietly changed when this great calamity descended.

Jiang Heng would not allow any unstable factors to exist between the human race and the dragon race before the final battle.

"The Emperor is right. Hesitation only leads to trouble! In that case, we shall follow the Emperor's arrangements!" the Dragon King of the East Sea said in a deep voice.

Jiang Heng nodded in satisfaction. To him, what the Dragon King of the East Sea was really thinking was not important at all.

The key is that the Dragon King of the East Sea must make the right choice at this moment. It can be said that the future rise and fall of the dragon race depends on the Dragon King of the East Sea's decision.

The Dragon King of the East Sea naturally understood this principle, and after Jiang Heng thoroughly explained the matter, he ultimately stood on Jiang Heng's side without hesitation.

"That's excellent. Since that's the case, you don't need to suppress anything anymore. Let this fire burn even brighter!" Jiang Heng said.

Jiang Heng remained in the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, where the conflict between humans and dragons had reached a point of escalation.

Under Jiang Heng's instructions, the Dragon King of the East Sea has relaxed his suppression of the dragon race, and some dragons have begun to stir.

Instigated by those with ulterior motives, the conflict between humans and dragons erupted completely, and the two sides began to clash fiercely in the East Sea.

Although the dragons were powerful, they were still somewhat outmatched by the humans. From the very beginning of the conflict, the dragons were at a disadvantage.

The dragons began to suffer repeated defeats, while the humans pressed them harder, which made the humans even more arrogant, and discontent grew among the dragons.

Just as the human cultivators were gradually approaching the East Sea Dragon Palace, the conflicts within the dragon race also completely erupted.

Meanwhile, a grand drama was unfolding in the Dragon Palace of the East Sea. The Dragon King of the East Sea looked at the menacing group of dragons before him, his face ashen.

"Bringing so many dragons here, Ao Feng, what exactly do you want? Do you know your own identity?" the Dragon King of the East Sea said angrily.

The Ao Feng mentioned by the Dragon King of the East Sea was a middle-aged dragon who was standing in front of the Dragon King of the East Sea with a smug look on his face.

Behind Ao Feng were a group of powerful dragons, quite numerous, who were currently confronting the dragons in the East Sea Dragon Palace.

"Ao Bing, you've grown old! Living for so long has not only made you senile and confused, but also weak and incompetent!"

Faced with the increasingly arrogant and aggressive humans, all you do is keep giving in and giving in. Where do you place my dragon race?

"The human race is about to invade the East Sea Dragon Palace? Are you going to back down and hand over the foundation of my East Sea Dragon Clan to the human race?" Ao Feng said.

Upon hearing this, countless dragons reacted in unison, and even the dragons standing beside the Dragon King of the East Sea showed subtle changes in their expressions.

Jiang Heng was in the East Sea Dragon Palace at this moment, but he showed no intention of making a move. Instead, he had an expression of watching a good show.

The dragon named Ao Feng was born during the Investiture of the Gods era, making him an extremely young dragon among the dragon race.

However, Ao Feng possessed exceptional talent, and in a short period of time, he cultivated to the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, making him an extremely famous genius among the Dragon Clan.

Ao Feng is decisive and efficient in his work. Over the years, he has gradually grown into a core powerhouse among the younger generation of dragons.

The newly born dragon race had not experienced the most difficult era for dragons, and they were extremely dissatisfied with the fact that the dragon race was subservient to the human race.

Among the dragons, some powerful beings who have survived since ancient times are still immersed in their past glory and are quite dissatisfied with this matter.

The two sides hit it off immediately, and after years of development, they have quietly acquired extremely powerful strength among the dragons.

This time, taking advantage of the fact that human cultivators were concentrated in the East Sea and constantly vying with the dragons for cultivation resources, these dragons launched an attack on the East Sea Dragon King.

Just as Ao Feng said, the human race is about to reach the gates of the East Sea Dragon Palace, which is undoubtedly a huge blow to the prestige of the East Sea Dragon King.

Ao Feng's purpose in stepping forward at this moment is self-evident: to seize power and become the new Dragon King of the East Sea.

"Hmph! Ao Feng, so you actually have such wolfish ambitions. I once did my best to cultivate you!"

But you're still too young. You only see the surface of things and can't see the essence of them at all. Otherwise, you wouldn't be so arrogant!

The Dragon King of the East Sea's words were already loaded with meaning, but Ao Feng, in his current state, couldn't possibly listen to any of that.

"Hmph! Ao Lie, no need for further words. Since ancient times, it has always been a matter of the victor taking all and the loser being the villain. No matter what you say today, you cannot change the final outcome!" Ao Feng said disdainfully.

The Dragon King of the East Sea shook his head, looking at Ao Feng with regret. If he could, how could he possibly want the dragon race's genius to go astray?

"Ao Feng! I told you, you're too naive. Do you think you can force me to compromise with such simple tricks?" the Dragon King of the East Sea said in a deep voice.

Although there were many dragons who came with Ao Feng to force him to abdicate, most of them were young and their strength was naturally somewhat lacking.

The Dragon King of the East Sea has controlled the East Sea Dragon Clan for many years, and the core power of the East Sea Dragon Clan has naturally always been in the hands of the Dragon King of the East Sea.

Ao Feng was, after all, just a junior of the dragon race. It was already difficult for him to gather a group of powerful dragons, which was naturally incomparable to the East Sea Dragon King's countless years of management.

"Hahaha! Ao Lie, you underestimate me, Ao Feng. My actions are purely for the benefit of the entire Dragon Clan, and my heart is as clear as the sun and moon."

"And do you really think that since I chose this path, I wasn't prepared at all?" Ao Feng looked at the Dragon King of the East Sea without fear and said.

The current Dragon King of the East Sea, Ao Lie, has been the head of the East Sea Dragon Clan since the time of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, and has been operating in the East Sea for many years.

Whether in terms of personal methods or strength, Ao Lie, the Dragon King of the East Sea, is the best choice, and the East Sea Dragon Clan is thriving under his leadership.

Ao Feng was not an unwise person. While others were unaware of the power of the East Sea Dragon King, he knew it perfectly well.

Even so, Ao Feng remained confident, as if victory was already in his grasp the moment he decided to take this step.

"After all, you are just a junior of the dragon clan, and I raised you up by myself. How could I not know what tricks you have up your sleeve?"

"Now that things have come to this, stop hiding and let those people behind you come out!" The Dragon King of the East Sea sighed and said.

Ao Feng gave the East Sea Dragon King a deep look, but he wasn't too surprised. If the East Sea Dragon King were so easy to deal with, he wouldn't have waited until today.

Without Ao Feng needing to say anything more, one after another, powerful dragons appeared behind him. These were all powerful figures who had survived from the ancient era of the dragon race.

There weren't many of them, only a dozen or so, but they were all very powerful, each one a Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

The Dragon King of the East Sea couldn't help but twitch his face. These were all his predecessors, once part of the foundation of the dragon race.

Now, at this crucial moment when the dragon race is gradually regaining its former glory, it is standing on the opposite side of him, the Dragon King of the East Sea.

"Ao Lie, you have forgotten the glory of my dragon clan. It's time to hand over the position to the younger generation!" a senior dragon said in a deep voice.

"Please, Dragon King, abdicate!" The dragons around Ao Feng said almost in unison.

The Dragon King of the East Sea, his face ashen, said in a deep voice, "That's not enough!"

As soon as the Dragon King of the East Sea finished speaking, one after another, powerful dragons stepped forward, numbering over a hundred, and all of them were Great Luo Golden Immortals.

The Dragon Clan has indeed recovered a lot of its strength in recent years. Apart from the lack of near-holy beings, there are quite a few powerful beings at the level of Great Luo Golden Immortal.

If we include all the powerful members of the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas, the Dragon Clan already possesses more than two hundred Great Luo Golden Immortals.

This is already an extremely terrifying number. In the primordial world, apart from the human race, no other race possesses so many Great Luo Golden Immortals.

Even if we include all the major powers, only the Heavenly Court, Paradise, the Intercepting Sect, and the Underworld could produce so many Great Luo Golden Immortals at once.

"If we include us, is that enough?"

Just then, a voice rang out. Behind Ao Feng and the other dragons, dozens of figures stepped out and came before the Dragon King of the East Sea.

"Excellent! Archangels Gabriel and Michael of Heaven, along with dozens of Great Immortals, Heaven is truly generous!" the Dragon King of the East Sea said in a deep voice.

At this moment, the powerful beings of Heaven appeared, led by Archangel Gabriel and Michael, two peak Quasi-Saints.

Over the years, Heaven has been reaping faith in the mortal realm. The Dragon King of the East Sea is naturally no stranger to the five powerful archangels of Heaven.

These two peak Quasi-Saints alone are enough to sweep away the entire East Sea Dragon Clan, not to mention that dozens of Great Luo Golden Immortals from Heaven are also present.

"Ao Lie, by now you should recognize reality, right? If you abdicate now, you can at least leave some dignity behind!" Ao Feng said smugly.

At this point, Ao Feng no longer believed that the Dragon King of the East Sea had any chance of turning the tide, and he was confident that victory was assured.

Judging from the scene alone, this was indeed the case. Even if hundreds of Great Luo Golden Immortals rushed at a peak Quasi-Saint, it would have no effect whatsoever.

With the support of Heaven, it wouldn't be difficult for Ao Feng to not only seize the throne of the East Sea Dragon King, but also to unify the dragon clans of the four seas.

"Hahaha! You people in Heaven have quite the nerve! Don't you know that my Dragon Clan is the totem of the Human Clan?"

"How dare Heaven interfere in the affairs of the Dragon Clan? Aren't you afraid that if the Human Emperor were to retaliate, Heaven would suffer destruction?" the Dragon King of the East Sea roared.

"Heaven has two supreme lords, so what can the human race do? What can they do to a saint?" Archangel Gabriel said in a deep voice.

"Hmph! As far as I know, your two supreme masters have been repeatedly defeated by the Human Emperor. Have you forgotten?" the Dragon King of the East Sea said disdainfully.

Others may not know, but surely the Dragon King of the East Sea is aware that this is not the first time that the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, have been defeated by Jiang Heng.

"Stop being arrogant! The supreme Lord is omnipotent, and his radiance shines upon the infinite world. There is no being that can be above the supreme Lord!"

"Moreover, the human race has already abandoned you dragons, and the dragons have no other choice!" Archangel Michael said in a deep voice.

"Stop talking nonsense! The fate of the human race is intertwined with that of my dragon race, so how could I abandon the dragon race?" the Dragon King of the East Sea said in a deep voice.

"Oh? The Dragon King of the East Sea is mistaken. From this day forward, the dragon race is no longer the totem beast of our human race!"

Just then, another majestic voice rang out, and dozens of figures appeared in the East Sea Dragon Palace.

"The current emperor of the human race, Tian?" The Dragon King of the East Sea said in disbelief, his expression changing.

"I have come here today to completely sever the connection between the Dragon Clan and the Human Clan!" Emperor Tian said loudly.

As soon as the Human Emperor finished speaking, the fortunes of both the human and dragon races trembled violently, showing signs of being completely severed.

"Why does the Human Emperor want to do this? My Dragon Clan asks ourselves, we have never intended to disobey the Human Clan!" the Dragon King of the East Sea said in a deep voice.

Even now, the Dragon King of the East Sea still couldn't understand why the current Human Emperor of the human race would appear at such a crucial moment.

Moreover, the emergence of the current Human Emperor means a complete severing of the relationship between humans and dragons, which is not a good thing for humans.

The dragon race became the totem beast of the human race. This was something Jiang Heng personally did back then. The current human emperor's actions were already going against the ancestors of the human race.

Moreover, since the dragon race was incorporated into the human race, it wasn't just the dragon race that benefited; the human race's fortune also increased considerably as a result.

The current prosperity of the human race is inseparable from its immense fortune. If the dragon race were to separate from the human race, the human race's fortune would inevitably be damaged.

"A common man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure! Who told you, the Dragon Clan, to occupy the Four Seas, which happens to be a sacred place for cultivation?"

"If we don't completely sever ties with the Dragon Clan, how can our human race ever truly dominate the four seas?" Emperor Tian of the Human Clan said in a deep voice.

"Hahaha! What a fine saying, 'A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.' Unfortunately, you are ultimately just the current Human Emperor, and can never compare to the true Human Emperor."

"Ao Feng, is this your purpose? To sell the entire dragon race to Heaven? And to hand over the four seas?" the Dragon King of the East Sea roared.

"Rest assured! From now on, all dragons will return to the West Sea, which will be the foundation of my dragon race. Heaven will also support the development of my dragon race."

"Given time, my Dragon Clan will be able to restore its former glory and become a major force of great importance in the Immortal Realm!" Ao Feng said in a deep voice.

At this point, everything is clear: this was a deal between Ao Feng, Tiantang, and the human race, with the entire dragon race as the price.

Once this deal is done, both Heaven and the human race will get what they want, and Ao Feng will naturally become the ruler of the dragon race.

As for the extent of the dragon race's losses in this incident, none of the three parties care.

"Hahaha! Ao Feng, you are still too young. How can you expect to have a good ending when you try to negotiate with a tiger?" the Dragon King of the East Sea said in a deep voice.

"No need for further words, I, as the current Human Emperor, hereby declare that from this day forward, there will be no further connection between the human race and the dragon race!" Emperor Tian said loudly.

The current Human Emperor embodies the destiny of the human race, and his words represent the will of humanity.

The fortunes of humans and dragons began to tremble, and just as the connection between them was about to be completely severed, a voice rang out:

"Unfortunately, your opinion doesn't count!"

(End of this chapter)