Wedding Night: I Am Forced To Marry A Dragon Girl
Chapter 1717: This Guy Must Have Taken a Fancy to Me

Chapter 1717: Chapter 1717: This Guy Must Have Taken a Fancy to Me

Ao Nong raised his hand to press down and continued to contact Jiang Xiaobai.

Soon after, the two discussed something, and Ao Nong’s expression grew increasingly grim—so dark it seemed water could drip from it!

It was a long while before he set down the jade token, then coldly turned to look at the North Sea Dragon King.

The North Sea Dragon King’s heart skipped a beat.

"Big brother, it wasn’t me!"

He hurriedly defended himself: "I would be insane to try something against the Dead Sea. Big brother, you know me—I may have always been defiant of you, but I would never stoop to such underhanded tricks for something like this."

Ao Nong’s eyes widened.

Well, well, finally speaking the truth now, are we?

"Enough, I won’t dwell on this matter with you. Return quickly, gather the North Sea forces. There may be a great battle tomorrow!"

After saying this, Ao Nong turned to the other two dragon kings: "You two, send experts above the level of Earth Immortal to the North Sea immediately. There’s no time to lose—move now!"

Though they didn’t know what had transpired, seeing their elder brother’s grave expression, the three dare not be frivolous.

The stakes were monumental!

The three swiftly departed, using the teleportation array to begin their preparations.

Ao Nong himself did not idle. He summoned numerous powerful figures from the East Sea Dragon Palace and called for his offspring.

Ao Yuan looked at his father in surprise. "Dad, what’s wrong? I’ve just returned from the mountain secret realm!"

Ao You remained silent. Steady and mature as always, she could tell just by looking at her father’s demeanor that something major had occurred!

Soon, Ao Nong revealed the turbulence of the Dead Sea, sending chills down everyone’s spines.

Good heavens, that’s the Dead Sea!

The forces suppressed there are enough to obliterate the entire world of Earth Immortals!

"There’s no time to delay—move immediately to the North Sea. While many of you lack the power to counter the threat, as members of the Dragon Clan, safeguarding the Dead Sea has been our mission since the day we were born!"

Ao Nong stood up and declared solemnly, "This time, even if it means death, we must go!"

Everyone understood the importance of the Dead Sea, and their expressions turned dire.

Even the typically unserious Ao Yuan grew serious, preparing for a life-or-death struggle near the Dead Sea!

...

At dawn, Jiang Xiaobai stretched lazily as he stepped out of his room.

He had to admit, since arriving in the Earth Immortal Realm, last night was the most comfortable he’d been.

The Starry Palace’s bedding was truly soft, almost impossible to pull yourself away from!

Shaking out his sleeves, Jiang Xiaobai’s face revealed a look of anticipation.

"Today might be the first clash between the Earth Immortal Realm and the alien races. Let’s hope they’re suppressed early."

Jiang Xiaobai smiled faintly.

Outside, Su Mei, who had been cultivating all night, looked over with eyes full of worry.

"Jiang Xiaobai, if they use the black mist from the Dead Sea to act, the Starry Palace won’t be able to withstand it."

Su Mei’s greatest fear lay in this very possibility!

She and Jiang Xiaobai had come out partly to get some respite and partly to uncover truths from the past.

But so far, they’d achieved none of their goals and instead found themselves staring death in the face!

It seemed following Jiang Xiaobai meant living each day with unrelenting intensity!

Too thrilling!

She hadn’t experienced such adrenaline-pumping days even millions of years ago!

"No worries; the sapling will act!"

Jiang Xiaobai waved his hand confidently, glancing at the sapling that had transformed into a bracelet on his wrist. "At worst, it’s a fight to the death—everyone dies together!"

If the magic crystal was thrown out, it should suppress things briefly.

Probably, right...

Though he knew the magic crystal’s temperament wasn’t the best, he had never seen it in a frenzy, nor did he fully grasp its immense power.

But he had no choice but to try.

As for Ao Cheng’s side, Jiang Xiaobai had already made arrangements—they wouldn’t need to show themselves until the secret realm opened and the time came to compete for opportunities.

Time passed, and the entire Starry Palace took on a somber atmosphere!

Today marked the critical day for electing the next sect master. Following many trials, two candidates remained, and the final selection would decide the Starry Palace’s destiny.

The mountain gates were steeped in an unusual fragrance, as offerings had already been made to the ancestral lineage.

Jiang Xiaobai, Su Mei, and their loyal dog were guided by the elders to a cliffside perch.

Below them sprawled a massive plaza, and Jiang Xiaobai quickly spotted the somewhat nervous figure of Husheng.

This was his first time seeing his little disciple since they had parted ways previously.

Husheng didn’t even know Jiang Xiaobai had arrived at the Starry Palace.

Seeing the determined youth who used to grit his teeth and press forward, a flood of older memories washed over Jiang Xiaobai, leaving him with nostalgia.

Getting older really is something—always dwelling on the past.

At that moment, numerous familiar shadows descended nearby.

"Mr. Jiang, you truly are honorable. To still keep us in mind despite such opportunities—I must say, I wish to show my heartfelt gratitude!"

A seductive woman moved close to Jiang Xiaobai, trying to place her hand on his shoulder.

In the nick of time, Jiang Xiaobai sidestepped, causing Lord Lu to nearly tumble to the ground.

She immediately cast a resentful look at Jiang Xiaobai, her eyes flashing momentarily with rage before it vanished, replaced entirely by apprehension!

Ever since being beaten senseless last time, Lord Lu had been taught a serious lesson.

She hadn’t even imagined Jiang Xiaobai would offer secret realm opportunities again, having planned only to curry favor once she traced his whereabouts.

"Mr. Jiang, you’re far too lacking in romantic sensibilities. Lord Lu—such a rare beauty—is envied by countless men, yet they’ve never had a chance to bow beneath her skirts!"

With arms crossed, Martial Lord approached, his tone dripping with brashness.

The last time Jiang Xiaobai encountered him, this guy had been full of arrogance. But now, for some reason, he seemed almost sycophantic.

Eyebrows raised in bewilderment, Jiang Xiaobai reflexively touched his cheek.

Crap!

Is this bastard into my looks?

He quickly stepped back, only to be pulled into a shoulder embrace by Martial Lord.

"Since the last time we parted, I never expected Mr. Jiang to remember us like this. To offer us such a rare chance despite everything—I can’t stop regretting how I treated you back then!"

Martial Lord spoke with great effort: "I truly feel like slapping myself. How about this—going forward, you and I become sworn brothers. Don’t ask to be born in the same year, but dare to..."

"Stop!"

Jiang Xiaobai interrupted hastily, "I have no intention of dying with you!"

For a moment, the atmosphere atop the cliff grew awkwardly silent.

Li Liuqing, standing nearby, rubbed his chin and watched with amusement. Originally, he thought Jiang Xiaobai would bring some familiar acquaintances to dip into the secret realm’s opportunities.

To his surprise, the visitors were these old Supremes!

Quite the renowned names!

To mingle with these Supremes from the Primordial Chaos and Boundless realms—it seemed Jiang Xiaobai harbored even more secrets than Li Liuqing had anticipated.

The greater the mystery, the more Li Liuqing realized the immense gains of allying with Jiang Xiaobai!

"Though... those who shine brightly in this world, those burdened by heavy karma, pay an unimaginable price."

Li Liuqing murmured to himself. Following someone like Jiang Xiaobai, laden with profound karmic consequences, would undoubtedly yield great benefits, but even the slightest misstep could mean...

Suddenly, a bell tolled from the plaza below!

The sect’s ancestral worship ceremony had officially begun, with the two candidates stepping forward to pay their respects to the ancestors.

Thus, the curtain rose on today’s grand spectacle.