Upon hearing “Lachlan’s” words, Fiery Dragon and the others, who had been suspicious and uncertain, suddenly paled.
“You… You’re his descendant?”
“Could it be… The esteemed Dragon Ancestor?”
Fiery Dragon asked in shock, his face filled with disbelief.
It’s worth mentioning that the ancient Willis family and the Sun Moon Sect actually originated from the same lineage. It can be traced back to a very distant era. Both sects worship the same “Dragon Ancestor”!
The Dragon Ancestor is the first dragon born at the beginning of heaven and earth: Dudrar!
In other words, the pure-blooded descendants of the two ancient sects carry the bloodline of Dudrar Dragon within them. However, after countless generations, this bloodline has become extremely weak.
The ancient Willis family and the Sun Moon Sect, at some point in time, began to dispute over who was the legitimate descendant of the Dragon Ancestor. This ongoing dispute contributed to their decline, and there is an intricate connection between the downfall of the Sun Moon Sect and the ancient Willis family.
Even though the Sun Moon Sect has fallen into obscurity, they still maintain a statue of the Dragon Ancestor, soaked in the true essence of Dudrar Dragon’s blood. The eyes of the Dragon Ancestor statue are also one yin and one yang, much like the current Lachlan.
Most astonishingly, the aura emitted by “Lachlan” is strikingly similar to that of the Dragon Ancestor.
At this moment, “Lachlan” spoke again.
“From you insignificant ants, I can actually sense a faint trace of my bloodline!”
“Who are you people? What connection do you have with me?”
Hearing this, Fiery Dragon swallowed nervously and asked with uncertainty, “Are you truly the Dragon Ancestor?”
Roar!
As soon as these words were spoken, a resounding roar filled with intense anger and pressure echoed out. A dragon-shaped phantom suddenly emerged from above Lachlan’s head.
It was none other than the image of Dudrar Dragon!
Upon seeing this dragon phantom, both Fiery Dragon and the members of the Sun Moon Sect’s expressions contracted.
Thud! Thud! Thud…
Accompanied by the sound of knees hitting the ground, including Fiery Dragon, all the experts of the Sun Moon Sect prostrated themselves.
“The descendants of the Sun Moon Sect pay homage to the Dragon Ancestor!”
“We are your descendants!”
“We didn’t know that Lachlan was your descendant. Please forgive us, Dragon Ancestor!”
“Dragon Ancestor, forgive us!”
For thousands of years, the Sun Moon Sect’s reverence and worship of the Dragon Ancestor caused Fiery Dragon and the others to fall to the ground in awe and reverence upon witnessing the manifestation of Dudrar Dragon.
“Just because you dared to attack my descendant, I should have expended my soul power to annihilate you!”
“But considering that you also possess the bloodline and are ignorant of the truth, I will spare you for now.”
“Hmph! You should know what to do!”
The atmosphere was tense as the Sun Moon Sect members understood the implications of the Dragon Ancestor’s words.
After finishing speaking, the phantom of Dudrar Dragon once again merged into Lachlan’s body and disappeared without a trace. The oppressive aura belonging to the Dragon Ancestor also dissipated instantly.
At this moment, Lachlan felt the control over his body returning once again.
“Dragon Ancestor, thank you!” he communicated through his thoughts, expressing sincere gratitude.
The situation just now was truly dangerous. Although Lachlan had thought about how to deal with it, such as using his identity as a disciple of the Broken Pulse Sect to intimidate the other party or using the life-saving treasure given to him by his master, Sullivan, he couldn’t guarantee a hundred percent that he would survive under Fiery Dragon’s control.
“Hmph! I have been greatly concerned for you, boy! Can’t you grow steadily and stop getting into dangerous situations, engaging in foolish acts like trying to take advantage of others?”
“I can only help you to the best of my ability to intimidate them, hoping to keep them in check.”
“But if I can’t keep them in check, with my current power, I can’t change anything!”
“Moreover, helping you twice has depleted my soul power and caused great damage to my vitality! I am about to enter another slumber to recover and heal, so I won’t be able to help you in the short term!”
“Boy, take care of yourself!”
Dragon Ancestor’s Soul responded to Lachlan’s gratitude, but without a trace of kindness in his tone. Afterward, it fell silent and entered a state of slumber.
Although Lachlan had absorbed a large number of evil cultivators’ souls from the Ghost Plaque Sect and obtained the essence of Lord of Evil Spirits’ soul, Dragon Ancestor’s Soul had also expended a considerable amount of soul power dealing with Lord of Evil Spirits. Furthermore, it had displayed its might once again at the Broken Pulse Sect, taking a hit from Briggs’ treasure on Lachlan’s behalf.
As a result, Dragon Ancestor’s Soul, which had just grown stronger, once again fell into weakness, needing to rest and recuperate.
At this moment, Lachlan regained control of his body and stood there, looking forward. In the next second, he put on a feigned surprised expression on his face and said to Fiery Dragon, “Senior, what are you all doing?”
He acted as if he had no knowledge of what had just happened.
Fiery Dragon and the others got up from the ground upon hearing his words, their expressions varied-astonishment, reverence, suspicion, understanding.
“Lachlan, are you… the descendant of Dudrar Dragon?” Fiery Dragon’s gaze flickered as he cautiously asked.
With a cold expression, Lachlan responded, “How do you know?”
Seeing Lachlan’s reaction, Fiery Dragon’s thoughts quickly turned, staring at Lachlan for a long while as if trying to see through him. Although Dudrar Dragon’s image had briefly appeared earlier, momentarily shaking his mind, Fiery Dragon still had mixed feelings.
However, considering how extraordinary this young man was, it was not entirely impossible.
If he truly was the descendant of the Dragon Ancestor, then he held great significance to the entire Sun Moon Sect.
With these thoughts in mind, Fiery Dragon spoke solemnly, “I won’t hide it from you. Our Sun Moon Sect is actually a branch of Dudrar Dragon’s descendants. We have worshipped and served Dudrar Dragon for generations. If you are indeed the Dragon Ancestor’s descendant, I have no objections to giving you half of this Spiritual Vein, or even everything. Furthermore, from now on, the Sun Moon Sect will obey your commands and recognize you as our leader! But if you are using some twisted methods or playing tricks, I guarantee that you will be torn to pieces.”
Upon hearing his words, Lachlan raised an eyebrow and said, “So, what do you want to believe?”
After a brief contemplation, Fiery Dragon’s expression turned serious as he said, “Now, I’ll give you two options! One, you leave this island directly, and everything on it, including the Spiritual Vein, has nothing to do with you. In that case, regardless of whether you are truly the Dragon Ancestor’s descendant, I won’t trouble you anymore. Two, you come with me to the Sun Moon Sect! We will have a way to verify whether you are truly the Dragon Ancestor’s descendant. If you are, then everything can be discussed. If you’re not… well, you should know the consequences!”