Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 728 - 728 242 Jiao Sansheng

Chapter 728: Chapter 242: Jiao Sansheng Chapter 728: Chapter 242: Jiao Sansheng Dong Xiaoyan nodded repeatedly and seriously recorded the name of Beigong Wang, saying, “Elder, please stay in the inn where you are staying for the next few days. Do not go out. If it’s your turn, someone will notify you at the inn. At that time, Elder can go to Good Conscience Grocery Store to collect the spirit medicine.”

“Thank you, Little Princess!”

Beigong Wang was excited, taking the receipt and placing it in his bosom.

The anticipated excitement in his heart did not surge, instead, he was filled with an indescribable complex emotion, which was churning inside him.

The ancestral teachings kept tumbling in his mind.

“Ancestor, you were really far-sighted! That’s truly the eternal foundation of the Beigong family!”

…

On the side of the Cat Emperor, from beginning to end, it was quiet. The experts from the demon clan were careful like obedient students coming to collect their admission tickets, rarely acting recklessly.

The first to arrive for the appointment was beyond the Cat Emperor’s expectations.

It was a Jiao dragon from the demon clan.

This Jiao dragon was close to the Emperor Rank in cultivation. Back when the Cat Emperor had not ascended to the throne, this genius of the Jiao clan was already close to the Emperor Rank.

Unfortunately, during the ultimate battle for the title of the Emperor Jiao, he was defeated by the current Emperor Jiao. Further, his origin was shattered in that battle, leaving no room for advancement.

His situation was similar to that of the Bear Emperor, except that the Bear Emperor had failed in competing for the supreme position of the bear clan. Even though his origin was also damaged, it was not too severe, and there was still a possibility of advancement.

Whether it was luck or not, the Bear Emperor brought his family into the human territory. The seemingly impossible advancement to the rank of the Bear Emperor became possible after an encounter with Feng Yin, who helped him restore his origin. His strength improved, and it’s not impossible he could compete for the position of Bear Emperor of the Demon Clan again!

However, the Jiao dragon in front of him was more unfortunate, having been struggling for survival all these years. Although his cultivation skills were still close to the Emperor Rank, any extra effort would cause him to pant and consume his life force.

From being the previous generation’s prodigy whom the whole Demon clan praised, he had turned into a joke – because even a Heavenly Level demon could provoke him.

And he remained indifferent and silent, enduring it all until now.

He had become a negative example in many demon clans: when educating their children, they often said, ‘Be careful. Even if you have good talent, don’t end like that Jiao dragon and become a complete failure.’

Seeing this Jiao dragon arrive, the Cat Emperor heaved a sigh. He hadn’t expected that the first to come would be him.

“Your Majesty, the Cat Emperor.”

The Jiao dragon showed utmost respect, his speech bearing traces of humility.

“Elder Jiao Sansheng, you are a senior in the demon clan. There is no need for formalities. Please take a seat.”

The Cat Emperor looked at the elder demon clan in front of him and couldn’t help but feel many emotions. He remained silent for a moment before speaking, “You have been cultivating your mind and nature for years, living a peaceful life. Naturally, your name will not be on the list of the Heavenly Judgment. But do you have enough resources? Due to my official duties, regardless of my opinion of you, I cannot make an exception!”

“Enough!”

A smile appeared on Jiao Sansheng’s weathered face as he calmly said, “These many years, even though my clan did not give me any resources, and any demon could humiliate me, I, whose origin was damaged but whose Dragon Origin was still intact, avoided any conflicts. I was just trying to survive, wandering around all the time. It was said that I was fostering spirit in nature, but in reality, I was secretly gathering Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. I believe I have more than enough to pay for the divine doctor’s medical fee.”

“So that’s how it is. That’s good.”

The Cat Emperor nodded slowly, silently sighing inwardly. The resentment in Jiao Sansheng’s heart must have accumulated to an unimaginable degree.

Once recovered, the Jiao Clan will probably face unrest, inevitably leading to a great upheaval.

“Elder, what are your plans for the future once you recover?”

The Cat Emperor asked softly.

Hearing this, Jiao Sansheng raised his head and looked straight into the Cat Emperor’s eyes, showing a puzzled expression.

However, the Cat Emperor was slightly taken aback. The Jiao in front of him was a real old demon within the demon clan. He had made his name long before the Cat Emperor. He had been flirting with the pinnacle, and once he failed, everything was over, and it was hard to meet him casually. And when he did, he appeared submissive, as though he didn’t dare offend anyone or invite any trouble.

But just now, when he raised his head, there was a defiant look in his eyes, without the slightest hint of humility.

The Cat Emperor was confident that he wasn’t mistaken, as his usual gaze was also filled with this pride in overlooking the world!

In other words, after so many years of torment, Jiao Sansheng’s pride had not been worn away at all!?

How is this possible?

But the fact was right before his eyes.

That defiant attitude, that boiling resentment, was just like when he was the prodigy of his time, the energy shaking the heavens, without an equal.

“Future plans…”

Jiao Sansheng slowly said, “I don’t know why Your Majesty asks this. Are you doing so as a friend, or as the Emperor of the Demon Clan?”

“I have my own intentions.”

The Cat Emperor said indifferently, “Emperor Jiao, you are aware that my question is not a simple one. After all, one’s status is something you must judge for yourself.”

Jiao Sansheng deeply inhaled, his sharp gaze slowly softening as he lowered his head again.

In an instant, he turned back into the decrepit old man who was obedient and without ambition.

He said hoarsely, “From my childhood, I knew I was a genius. An unparalleled genius. All the elders, ancestors, and relatives of my clan had great hopes for me; they always put me first when it came to food or Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. They prioritized me.”

“Every member of my clan respected me. No matter where I went, I was met with friendly and warm gazes.”

“From that time, I swore that I would dedicate my life to reviving the Jiao Clan, regardless of any obstacles! Even if I had to be shattered to pieces, I would do it!”

“My cultivation progressed rapidly. I quickly made a name for myself in the demon clan, gradually rising to a position almost capable of contending for the throne of the Emperor Jiao. With just one more step, I could have become the emperor of our clan. I had countless followers and numerous siblings and Greater Demons adoring me.”

“However, when I was closest to achieving my dream, Jiao Jiuxiao, who was recognized as the number one genius of the Jiao Dragon Clan at the time, challenged me.”

“I accepted and I lost. During that battle, my origin was shattered!”

“From then on, there was no hope for any advancement!”

“Survival of the fittest, the winner prevails—this is the basic law of the demon clan. Since I lost the battle, it was my fault! There’s nothing to say when one is weaker. There’s no blame to be placed on my opponent who was ruthless.”

“But do you know who was the first to abandon me after that battle?”

Jiao Sansheng’s voice was very calm, as if he was narrating someone else’s story without any emotional fluctuations.

The Cat Emperor didn’t ask; she knew Jiao Sansheng would continue.

“The first ones to abandon me were my clan members. They threw me, severely injured, out of the clan. Even my own parents cut ties with me at the first opportunity, fearing that Jiao Jiuxiao would take his anger out on them because of me.”

“Then I was insulted and tormented by my siblings and subordinates in the most vicious ways…”

“The clan elders all looked down on me and discarded me. They even provided their own life essence to please Jiao Jiuxiao.”

“So, all the members of the Jiao Dragon Clan, from top to bottom, became my enemies. No, they considered me their greatest enemy!”

“It seemed that stepping on me, cursing me, hitting me, or humiliating me could earn Jiao Jiuxiao’s friendship.”

“Or perhaps, in their eyes, doing so would distance themselves from me.”

“Indeed, Jiao Jiuxiao didn’t pursue them, instead, he accepted them all. Since then, I was expelled from the clan, left to fend for myself.”

Jiao Sansheng chuckled lightly, “Until today. It’s already been four thousand nine hundred and eighty-eight years.”

“Do you hate them?” the Cat Emperor asked.

“No.” Jiao Sansheng slowly shook his head.

“Do you hate Jiao Jiuxiao?”

“No.”

The expression on Jiao Sansheng’s face remained indifferent throughout.

“But what they don’t know is that it’s hard to say who won or lost in that battle! Jiao Jiuxiao indeed shattered my origin, attaining surface glory and a complete victory! But in fact, I also shattered his Dragon Origin! His situation, it’s no better than mine, perhaps, even worse!”

“My injuries are visible; his injuries are not. And that’s how the outcome was decided.”

Jiao Sansheng smiled, “So, I can say with certainty that Jiao Jiuxiao will also come to Yuezhou City.”

“Because the only reason he became Emperor Jiao is that he won against me, who was his biggest competitor. And because he holds the record of defeating me completely, no one dares to challenge his position. But no one knows that he doesn’t truly possess the strength of an emperor! He doesn’t even dare to act; all these years he’s just been putting on an act, secretly planning ways to restore his Dragon Origin.”

The Cat Emperor suddenly understood, “No wonder the Jiao Clan has rarely participated in any affairs of the Demon Clan over all these years.”

“That’s right, Jiao Jiuxiao dares not participate. If he did, his condition would surely be detected by other Demon Emperors and be exposed.”

“So he’s been declining to participate and maintaining this status quo.”

“Although the resources he received are ten million times more than mine, we both know that the damage to the origin and Dragon Origin are the same grade of injury that can’t be healed!”

“Even more so, there might be a chance to repair the origin, but once the Dragon Origin is damaged, there has never been a case of recovery. Not even in legends!”

“Jiao Jiuxiao, like me, is a loser. But he must keep pretending. Because once exposed, he will be even more pitiful and miserable than me!”

“But like me, he must also run away and avoid all members of our clan.”

Jiao Sansheng said indifferently: “Because if I don’t run and tell everyone Jiao Jiuxiao’s secret, the Jiao Clan will be finished. The moment we lose both prodigies at the same time, the whole clan will immediately split, everyone will govern themselves. Such a Jiao Dragon Clan would stand no chance against any other clans, even if they aren’t swallowed by other powers, they would become vassals.”

“Although the Jiao Dragon Clan treated me unfairly, after all… they looked after me for so many years…”

Jiao Sansheng forced a smile.