Chapter 649: Chapter 77 Blackmailing the little turtle Chapter 649: Chapter 77 Blackmailing the little turtle As mentioned earlier, the Dragon Clan’s secret techniques can be divided into three categories: Dragon’s Might, Spells, and Martial Techniques.
The Dragon Clan’s physical bodies are more formidable than those of other Demon Races, making martial techniques the easiest to learn and the quickest to show results.
However, only the low-rank dragons study this, as anyone with a bit of ambition knows its limits are too low.
It can only be used for bare self-defense, and one shouldn’t waste too much time on it.
Compared to that, spells cover a wide range, are powerful, and can inflict damage from a distance.
Therefore, many dragons are obsessed with studying the spells and divine skills, which is considered the most mainstream faction currently.
But it is only with Dragon’s Might, difficult to learn and master, that once acquired, there are no weaknesses; its uses are infinite, and thus it is most valued by the upper echelons of the Dragon Clan.
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Shi Yao taught Long Long a divine skill secret technique, which contained many Dragon’s Might, spells, and martial techniques, but her first requirement was for him to thoroughly master the “Ten Directions Dragon’s Might.”
“Cloud-riding, rain-calling, these spells are fine to learn as is, and don’t need too much practice,” Shi Yao had said at the time, “But Dragon’s Might must be practiced until you can control it as desired, summon and dispel at will, reaching a realm where you can at least intimidate high-rank Demon Race individuals for three breaths.
Only then can it be considered perfected.”
“High-rank Demon Race?” Long Long confirmed, asking, “What counts as a high-rank Demon Race?”
“Gui Ling’er’s type counts,” Shi Yao answered leisurely.
So Long Long found Gui Ling’er, asking her to be his practice partner for Dragon’s Might.
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“You dump me aside like an old shoe after dual cultivation, and now you come looking for me when you need me, right?” Gui Ling’er asked coldly, arms crossed.
“What do you mean ‘dumped aside like an old shoe’?” Long Long said, exasperated, “Our relationship is purely cooperative, okay?
Isn’t it normal to part ways after a collaboration?”
“Is that so?” Gui Ling’er asked, puzzled, “The Combined Attack Technique wasn’t completed, and you call that ‘after a collaboration’?
Why don’t you find that fox to be your Dragon’s Might practice partner then?”
What exactly is this little turtle jealous of?
We don’t have anything to do with each other!
Long Long, feeling helpless, could only resort to his best tactic of changing the subject:
“By the way, how are the talks going between your clan leader and ours?”
“You don’t know about this?” Gui Ling’er replied irritably, “So far, they haven’t reached an agreement.
Your clan leader is asking for too much.”
“Asking for territory?” Long Long pondered aloud.
“What a joke!” Gui Ling’er gave him a contemptuous look, “It’s merely alliance negotiations, and he actually thinks my clan would cede territory?
Does he think we are coming to him in defeat seeking peace?”
Long Long then burst into laughter:
“Is that so?
It seems the Vermilion Bird Clan is more sincere after all!”
“South State is willing to cede territory?” Gui Ling’er was shocked, “How is that possible!
Has the Vermilion Bird Clan gone mad, willing to offer land to you just for an alliance?”
“This shows that the Vermilion Bird Clan has strategic vision,” Long Long said with a smile, “It’s impossible for them to cooperate with the Qilin, or rather, even if they were to completely submit to the other side, the Qilin would never trust them.
After all, during Qi Weihuan’s reign, they suppressed South State for decades.”
“If they don’t cooperate with the Qilin, they have to come to our Dragon Clan.
What else can they do, ally with your Xuanwu?
One of you is in South State and the other in North State; your territories are not contiguous, and you can’t support each other during war times.
Coming to our Dragon Clan is the best choice.”
“Damn it,” Gui Ling’er complained, feeling unable to retort, “then why don’t our three clans form an alliance and wipe out the Qilin and White Tiger together?
Wouldn’t that be better?
After all, once the Vermilion Bird allies with you, they would decidedly not join the Qilin.”
“So that depends on the offer your clan makes,” Long Long said calmly, “Make a high enough bid, and it’s a three-clan alliance, united in attacking Central State; if the bid’s not right, it’s just mutual protection between the Southeast, watching you fight each other.”
“But ceding territory is definitely out of the question,” Gui Ling’er emphasized, “Anyone who dares to suggest that will be spat on as a traitor by our clan and vilified for eternity.”
“How about this,” Long Long offered a timely suggestion, “You help me practice Dragon’s Might, and I’ll owe you a favor, to speak on your behalf to our clan leader, how about it?
Of course, I cannot promise success given my limited influence.”
“Hmm…” Gui Ling’er showed a look of conflict, but her heart was secretly delighted.
She had actually planned to agree from the start, to test the depth of Long Long’s strength, but she didn’t expect this pleasant surprise.
Long Long was also secretly pleased.
He had never intended to persuade Qin Beiwang; he was just fooling the little turtle.
Why keep a promise made without real intent?
“Alright then,” Gui Ling’er pretended to be in great turmoil, finally agreeing, “Being intimidated by Dragon’s Might is very tiring, you must help me persuade your clan leader!”
“Of course,” Long Long pretended to be serious as well, “I…”
“Be careful,” the Kunlun Mirror suddenly reminded, “you’re supposed to stick to your character, don’t mix it up with a Falsehood persona!
Making rash promises and failing to keep them later could cause a drop in your Synchronization Value, ow!”
Long Long thought to himself that he almost forgot, and immediately said earnestly:
“I will naturally convey your message to the clan leader, but whether the clan leader listens or not is beyond my control.”
“Mhm,” Gui Ling’er didn’t expect Long Long to change the entire Dragon Clan’s decisions and readily agreed upon hearing his words.
Following that, Long Long finally realized why Shi Yao asked him to practice Dragon’s Might with Gui Ling’er.
The Xuan Gui Clan possessed a Divine Skill called “Shell Retraction,” allowing them to release demonic power around themselves to form a protective shield, warding off most attacks and consequently reducing the effect of Dragon’s Might quite a bit.
When Long Long unleashed the all-encompassing Dragon’s Might, the little turtle hid inside her golden shell, showing no reaction to being intimidated, even occasionally asking, “Did you use Dragon’s Might?” It infuriated Long Long, who gritted his teeth and gathered up his True Yuan, determined to show Gui Ling’er a lesson.
Dragon’s Might was somewhat like a fusion of Illusion Technique and Spell, with effects similar to an illusion – it was undetectable when activated and impossible to dodge; yet, it also caused physical damage.
For instance, back in the Demon Locking Tower, when Ying Long, the father-in-law, used Dragon’s Might, it was an overwhelming pressure from all angles.
Qiu Changtian barely managed to stand in midair with his Sword Control; he was dizzy and disoriented, which showed the strength of Dragon’s Might.
The Dragon’s Might that Long Long was now using was akin to a tiny hammer.
Though it could kill if it struck someone directly, facing someone like Gui Ling’er who could resist illusions, it didn’t seem impactful enough.
After practicing for half a day with no effect, Gui Ling’er suggested:
“Why don’t you go ask some other Dragon Clan elders for advice?”
Long Long thought that was a good point; working in isolation wouldn’t be efficient.
He wasn’t like Ling Yunpo, who lacked a master.
Why not seek advice from other Dragon Clan elders?
“Don’t forget to help me persuade your clan leader, okay?” Gui Ling’er reminded him again before leaving.
Long Long parted with Gui Ling’er and went to find the clan leader, Qin Beiwang.
This clan leader was presiding over a high-level elder meeting and only left the hall after a long while to meet Long Long.
“Clan leader,” Long Long was about to bow and speak, when Qin Beiwang waved his hand and said:
“You’ve come at the right time; I was just looking for you.”
“Now that both Xuanwu and Vermilion Bird are seeking our help, how do you view the current situation?”
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