Black Eagle surveyed the scene, immensely satisfied. He spoke in a level tone to the Young Clan Leader, "Actually, the reason I sought out the Young Clan Leader this time is because you previously asked me to keep an eye out among the humans for anyone possessing the Holy Sword of Light, didn't you? I've come now specifically to inform you about that."

Hearing Black Eagle's reply, the Young Clan Leader's eyes lit up, and he eagerly exclaimed, "Are you serious, Lord Black Eagle? Have you really found the owner of that Holy Sword of Light? This is excellent news! I must capture this bastard and torture him until he begs for death, making him understand the devastating consequences of crossing me."

As the Young Clan Leader finished speaking, a memory of being ambushed by that mysterious figure surfaced, causing him to grit his teeth in fury.

Black Eagle spoke indifferently, "That is correct. I only learned of this recently, and remembering your instructions, I hurried to inform you. As far as I know, the owner of the Holy Sword of Light is named Chen Mohan, a genius who cultivates both Demonic and Dance arts. Rumor has it that a few days ago, he took the Holy Sword of Light to the Saint Dragon Clan and requested the Saint Dragon Patriarch to help him unseal the sword's locked abilities. The Saint Dragon Patriarch fulfilled his request, and it's said that the Holy Sword of Light's power has been unsealed by eight or nine parts. That Chen Mohan is scheduled to retrieve the Holy Sword of Light tomorrow alongside the Saint Dragon Clan's Princess."

Upon hearing Black Eagle's explanation, the Demonic Dragon Young Clan Leader's expression changed drastically. He spoke, "Has the Saint Dragon Clan truly unsealed the abilities of the Holy Sword of Light?" Black Eagle nodded at this, replying, "Indeed. The current might of the Holy Sword of Light is astonishing. To avoid unnecessary trouble, I advise you to swiftly eliminate him before he retrieves it tomorrow. Otherwise, once he possesses the Holy Sword of Light, it might not be so easy. You must understand the devastating power of that Holy Sword without me needing to elaborate further. Coupled with the presence of the Saint Dragon Clan's esteemed Princess, I doubt you will gain the upper hand. If the matter drags on and alerts the Saint Dragon Clan, you will face serious complications. Moreover, haven't you always wanted to capture the Saint Dragon Clan's Princess to use as leverage against them? This is the perfect opportunity."

Hearing Black Eagle's response, the Young Clan Leader's face grew grim. He stated, "Indeed. If we allow him to obtain the vastly empowered Holy Sword of Light, and he joins forces with the Saint Dragon Princess, resolving the situation quickly will be virtually impossible. If the Saint Dragon Clan is alarmed, it will indeed be troublesome. However, I don't understand why the Saint Dragon Clan's Princess would associate with this detestable human. How could these lowly humans be worthy of our Dragon Clan? Does the Saint Dragon Patriarch have no objections?" The Demonic Dragon Young Clan Leader's words dripped with intense jealousy.

In response to the Young Clan Leader, Black Eagle slowly shook his head and said, "I am not entirely clear on the specifics. It seems the Saint Dragon Clan entrusted this human to help them resolve some issues. But I suspect the relationship between the two is not that simple. The Young Clan Leader can investigate personally when the time comes."

Black Eagle's words seemed intentionally designed to inflame the jealousy and hatred brewing within the Demonic Dragon Young Clan Leader. Being as shrewd as he was, Black Eagle easily sensed the Young Clan Leader's hidden affection for Princess Rouxue and deliberately fanned the flames.

Indeed, upon hearing Black Eagle, the Demonic Dragon Young Clan Leader immediately declared, "If that is the case, we will head to Sky Dragon City tonight to intercept him. He will not leave alive. Thank you, Lord Black Eagle, for sharing this information. Our Demonic Dragon Clan is eternally grateful."

Hearing the Young Clan Leader, Black Eagle merely stated coolly, "No need for formalities, Young Clan Leader. We are allies, after all. It is my honor to help you locate your adversary. I only hope that when you return, you will remind your Clan Leader not to forget the agreement between us."

The Young Clan Leader quickly nodded, "Please rest assured, Lord Black Eagle. Our Demonic Dragon Clan always keeps its word. We will never go back on a promise. I will certainly convey your message to my father. If there is nothing else, we shall take our leave now." Having said this, the Young Clan Leader performed the customary continental gesture of respect toward Black Eagle before turning and leading the Demonic Dragon Clan members away.

After the Demonic Dragon Young Clan Leader departed, Black Eagle gazed in the direction they left and muttered to himself, "Chen Mohan, tomorrow will be your day of death, hehe. Who told you to meddle in affairs that weren't yours, especially interfering with the Saint Dragon Clan's business? Since you involved yourself with the Saint Dragon Clan, you can only count yourself unlucky." With those words, a triumphant chuckle escaped Black Eagle’s lips. He slowly turned and left the valley, which soon returned to its usual tranquil state.

The next morning, Mohan rose early as usual, beginning training with Latin and the others. However, this morning, Mohan was gripped by a powerful sense of unease. Even Mohan himself couldn't pinpoint the source of this feeling, yet it was overwhelmingly intense. This was the first time since arriving in this foreign world that Mohan had felt such imminent danger, involuntarily filling him with worry. They say those with formidable power often have premonitions before danger strikes. Could something be about to happen to him today? Mohan couldn't fathom why; even if he couldn't win a fight with his current strength, escaping should still be possible. So why this pervasive feeling? Just then, he saw Daili, Murong Feixue, and Rouxue approaching, chatting and laughing together. Noticing Mohan and the others, Daili and the rest greeted them cheerfully. Murong Feixue happily addressed Mohan, "Brother Mohan, Rouxue invited me and Sister Daili to visit her place today, so we'll be going with you. Aren't you happy?" Rouxue quickly chimed in, "How could a big pervert like him not be happy? With two beauties accompanying him, I imagine he's ecstatic. Why wouldn't he be happy?"

But as soon as Rouxue finished speaking, Mohan emphatically shook his head. "Not today. Be good and stay here with Sister Daili. I will take Princess Rouxue back first, and I'll bring you another time." Mohan's refusal surprised not only Rouxue but also Daili and the others. Rouxue immediately pressed, "Why not? Why are you being so bossy? I invited Sister Daili and Xue'er to my place; it has nothing to do with you. What right do you have to stop us?" Mohan managed a wry smile. He couldn't very well explain that he felt uneasy today and didn't want Daili and the others tagging along. Even if he did, it would only increase their worry and achieve nothing. Furthermore, if nothing happened, wouldn't he look utterly foolish? Seeing Daili and Murong Feixue staring at him with curiosity, Mohan reluctantly stated, "What I mean is, this isn't Rouxue's real home. Isn't Rouxue's home on Dragon Island? They are only staying temporarily outside Sky Dragon City right now. What's there to see so close by? We've seen the scenery around here before. Wouldn't it be much better if we waited until Rouxue and her group return to Dragon Island and then visited with them? Besides, Rouxue has been out for so many days; I imagine the Saint Dragon Patriarch is quite displeased. Going over now might not be appropriate, don't you think?" With that, Mohan secretly admired his quick thinking; he had spun a perfect excuse in such a short time. As the saying goes, a man's lies are often forced out by women, hehe. Mohan certainly felt that way now.

Rouxue considered Mohan's explanation and found a degree of logic in it, falling silent. Daili and the others, while acknowledging the superficial sense in his words, felt something was off given Mohan’s usual character. If they were with him, he wouldn't usually worry about such consequences. Thus, Daili and Murong Feixue exchanged strange looks, but since Mohan had put it that way, they said no more, agreeing to Mohan's decision and promising to visit Dragon Island when Rouxue returned there. Though disappointed that Daili and the others couldn't accompany him, Rouxue had no choice but to agree. Inevitably, she took her frustration out on Mohan, loudly calling him an autocrat who allowed them no freedom, which made Daili and the others smile.

After breakfast, Mohan and Rouxue left the Prince's Residence and headed directly toward the Saint Dragon Clan’s temporary residence. They had initially considered taking a carriage, but due to the Dragon Aura emanating from Rouxue, the warhorses grew weak and trembled as soon as they neared her, making pulling a carriage impossible. Even walking wouldn't be much slower than the horses, so there wasn't much difference anyway.

Not long after passing the west gate of Sky Dragon City, the intense feeling of unease in Mohan intensified. Yet, he couldn't detect anything amiss. He could only secretly heighten his guard and accompany Rouxue west toward the Saint Dragon Clan's temporary base. As they reached a small stretch of woods between the two points, Mohan suddenly halted. Rouxue also seemed to sense that something was wrong, and both became cautiously alert.

Mohan called out coldly into the dense woods, "Come out. There’s no need to hide any longer." As Mohan finished speaking, several figures emerged from the foliage. Seeing their appearance, Mohan inwardly groaned. No wonder he had felt so uneasy today—the figures opposite them were none other than the Demonic Dragon Young Clan Leader and his entourage, whom Mohan believed had already departed. Although Mohan was confident that no human could harm him, he hadn't accounted for the Demonic Dragons. Even a single Demonic Dragon would be a headache, let alone six appearing at once. He stood virtually no chance of victory, and even escaping looked questionable.

However, Mohan couldn't fathom how these Demonic Dragon Clan members knew precisely when he would pass through this area, as if they had been aware of his movements all along. Mohan believed these Demonic Dragons wouldn't be foolish enough to linger here for so long just waiting for him, especially since he might not even appear. Something in the chain of events must have gone wrong. Mohan contemplated the situation rapidly, his mind racing to devise a way to break free.

At that moment, the Demonic Dragon Young Clan Leader approached Rouxue with a smile, saying, "Princess, what a coincidence that we meet again so soon. Don't you agree?" Rouxue replied sharply, "Who is fated to meet the Demonic Dragon Clan? You lot only engage in sneaky business. As a member of the Dragon Clan, I am ashamed of your actions. Can what you are doing now still be considered the way of the Dragon Clan?" Hearing Rouxue's biting sarcasm, the faces of all the Demonic Dragons changed slightly, and even the Young Clan Leader looked momentarily enraged. However, he quickly regained composure and said, "This is currently Saint Dragon Clan territory, Princess. I imagine if you were in Demonic Dragon Clan territory, you would also be behaving sneakily. Furthermore, we only concern ourselves with the results of our actions, not the process. If Your Highness cooperates and comes with us quietly, we certainly won't make things difficult for you."

Rouxue responded coldly, "That is sophistry. I repeat: if you have the ability to capture me, then try. I will not go with you. If you want to take me, you will have to prove your strength." Hearing Rouxue's reply, the Demonic Dragon Young Clan Leader shook his head helplessly. "Princess, do you really think you still have a chance to escape? Since the Princess is uncooperative, I suppose I'll have to use some methods to persuade Your Highness to come with us."

Just then, Mohan interjected teasingly, "Why is the weather so hot today? Ah, I see, it's the season for **." The word was meant to imply something indecent, though the context was deliberately ambiguous. The word itself is redacted here, as it was a placeholder in the original thought process. Even if you are a Demonic Dragon, Mohan thought grimly, what of it?

Hearing Mohan's abrupt and nonsensical remark, Rouxue's face flushed slightly. "What nonsense are you spouting now? What **? It sounds utterly vulgar." Mohan laughed in response. "I'm not talking nonsense at all. Just look at this so-called Demonic Dragon opposite you—he has the very look of a . It's giving me goosebumps." Hearing this, Rouxue couldn't help but chuckle, laughing, "... I wouldn't have thought of that. What kind of things fill your mind?" But Rouxue’s joyous smile instantly captivated Mohan. He finally understood what 'a smile that could topple cities' meant; her laughter seemed to eclipse the surrounding scenery.

The Demonic Dragon Young Clan Leader witnessed Rouxue’s demeanor toward Mohan and was instantly consumed by jealousy. Their relationship was clearly more than casual. He had always treated Rouxue with respect, yet she had never shown him such warmth, only cold words, never a genuine smile. Thinking of this, the Demonic Dragon Young Clan Leader spoke coldly to Mohan, "You damned human! I haven't settled accounts with you for ambushing me outside Sky Moon City last time. And today you dare to humiliate me like this? Today, I will make you wish you were dead, so you learn the truly tragic consequences of offending me."

Hearing the Young Clan Leader’s words, Mohan’s heart tightened. From the tone, it seemed the Demonic Dragon Young Clan Leader realized that he was the one who attacked him outside Sky Moon City. But how could he have recognized him? Logically, given the circumstances of that ambush, the Young Clan Leader shouldn't have been able to identify him. Considering this, Mohan decided to feign ignorance, replying, "Oh? Outside Sky Moon City, you say? I don't understand what you mean. Perhaps the Young Clan Leader has mistaken me for someone else? Do you suffer from nearsightedness? I suggest you get a pair of glasses."

Although the Young Clan Leader didn't know what glasses were, Mohan's expression and tone told him the words were mocking. He coldly retorted, "Heh heh, I don't mind telling you, boy. Don't think you can deny it just because you don't admit it. Your Holy Sword of Light is too conspicuous. You inadvertently gave away your identity by taking it out and asking the Saint Dragon Patriarch to unseal its power. Otherwise, I truly wouldn't have found you. But now that I have you, we can settle old scores and new ones simultaneously. Do you really think you have a chance to leave alive?"

Hearing this, Mohan and Rouxue both felt a chill. Unsealing the Holy Sword of Light was supposed to be a secret; very few knew about it—only Daili and her group, and the Dragon Clan. Even within the Dragon Clan, few knew, besides the Saint Dragon Patriarch and the few Great Elders. Daili and her companions would never leak the information, so the problem must lie within the Saint Dragon Clan—there had to be a mole. Rouxue immediately worried about the future of the Saint Dragon Clan, resolving that this spy must be found quickly, or the clan would be in grave danger. The first suspect that sprang to her mind was Elder Blair. She must report this to her father as soon as she returned and demand an investigation. But given the current situation, escape seemed impossible. Six Demonic Dragons—even if she and Mohan joined forces, they wouldn't match up. Her only hope was that when fighting started, they could force the Demonic Dragons to transform, which would alert the Saint Dragon Patriarch and the others in the valley. If she could stall for time, there was hope for rescue.

Seeing that denial was futile, Mohan decided to be straightforward. "Oh, so you mean that incident from before. I had almost forgotten about it. Heh, I didn't realize the Young Clan Leader held such a grudge." The Young Clan Leader nearly burst a blood vessel upon hearing Mohan speak so casually. That event was etched into his memory! Mohan's ambush had severely wounded him, nearly killing him, forcing him into bed for nearly a month. He had spent every day wishing he could find the culprit for revenge. How could he possibly forget? The Young Clan Leader coldly stated, "Enjoy your arrogance for a few more moments. I don't mind granting that to someone about to die. It saves me from being accused of not giving you a chance."

Hearing the Demonic Dragon Young Clan Leader's response, Rouxue spoke up first. "The one you wish to deal with is me. The reason Mohan injured you before was to save me. Therefore, the entire affair has nothing to do with him; it all started because of me. I hope the conflict between our Saint Dragon Clan and your Demonic Dragon Clan does not involve outsiders. Please let him go." Rouxue's words were clearly intended to clear Mohan, taking all the blame onto herself. Mohan felt a surge of emotion; although the girl had a bad temper, her heart was fundamentally good. However, the more she tried to defend him, the less likely the Young Clan Leader was to let him leave. It was obvious the Young Clan Leader had feelings for Rouxue, and her defense of Mohan was just pouring fuel on the fire.

As expected, the Demonic Dragon Young Clan Leader's face darkened with rage after hearing Rouxue. He coldly stated, "You dare defend this human? No matter what you say, he is doomed to die today. Furthermore, do you believe you still have room to negotiate with me? After I kill this human, I will capture you. The outcome will be the same."

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