Chapter 1708: The Scent of Truth (Part 1)

"Damn!"

The Qiongmu Azure Dragon's eyes nearly popped out of its head, and the other three sacred beasts exchanged bewildered glances, looking as if they had seen a ghost.

They were descendants of ancient divine beasts, possessing dignity, pride, responsibility, and a sense of duty... How long had it been before one of them submitted to a human?

Was this a joke?

"We've lost all face..."

Gnashing its teeth with a grinding sound, the Qiongmu Azure Dragon was about to explode with rage.

It was the foremost of the five jungle kings.

It had thought that a subordinate submitting to a human was already a disgrace to beasts, but it never imagined that Cloud Tiger, another king, would betray them so quickly.

Wasn't that like a slap in its face as well?

The opponent had produced six supreme sacred treasures and five sacred beasts, and they had been considering intervening, but before they could even decide, the beast had surrendered...

No integrity!

"Rise, and swallow this pill..."

With a flick of his finger, Zhang Xuan tossed a ninth-grade healing pill to Golden Spirit Cloud Tiger, then breathed a sigh of relief.

His purpose in proposing single combat earlier was to seize the opportunity to tame this massive creature.

Indeed, after using every means at his disposal, including transmitting pointers on its flaws and threats, he had successfully made it acknowledge him as master.

With its protection, even if the remaining four sacred beasts turned hostile, he wouldn't be too badly off.

"I'm done with the match..."

With a wave of his hand, Zhang Xuan retracted the many sacred beasts into the folded space and put the weapons into his ring, then looked at the Qiongmu Azure Dragon and the others.

"Boy, what bewitching method did you use to make Golden Spirit Cloud Tiger obey your commands and acknowledge you as master in such a short time?" the Qiongmu Azure Dragon said, its face dark and its eyes seething with murderous intent.

"Do you want the truth or a lie?" Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment, then looked over.

"The truth, of course!" the Qiongmu Azure Dragon gritted its teeth.

"The truth is... I am actually your master from a past life. When Golden Spirit Cloud Tiger fought me, it recognized my identity and submitted without hesitation!"

Nodding, Zhang Xuan's voice carried a distant, sage-like aura.

"Master from a past life? You're full of crap!" The Qiongmu Azure Dragon was so angry it nearly fainted.

If you're going to lie, at least make it plausible!

Master from a past life? Why not say you're the reincarnation of Confucius?

I might as well be your second uncle from a past life!

"You don't believe me?"

Zhang Xuan frowned.

"Believe my ass!" The Qiongmu Azure Dragon was about to explode with fury.

There was a limit to taking advantage of someone.

"Do you believe me?" Ignoring the enraged azure dragon, Zhang Xuan looked at the remaining three sacred beasts.

"Stalling won't help. We won't fight you one-on-one again; we'll kill you!" said the Mingyou Black Tortoise.

"No need to waste words with him. This guy is strange. Let's attack together and kill him first!" said the Tiancang Fire Phoenix.

"Right, if you won't act, I will..." The Houtu Qilin also stepped forward.

Seeing how bizarre this fellow was, subduing Golden Spirit Cloud Tiger in one move, they all felt pressured.

As kings, none of them wanted to submit.

"It seems you don't believe me..."

Zhang Xuan shook his head and looked at the four sacred beasts again: "Do you dare to make a bet with me?"

"A bet?"

"Yes, I bet that with just one sentence revealing my identity, the Qiongmu Azure Dragon will immediately submit and acknowledge me as master!" Zhang Xuan said calmly, hands behind his back.

"You mean, with one sentence to me, I will submit?"

The Qiongmu Azure Dragon nearly laughed itself breathless: "Are you sure you're not insane?"

Possessing dragon bloodline and unparalleled pride, it, the Qiongmu Azure Dragon, would never submit even if it starved, froze, or was killed and stewed today!

And he said one sentence—even if you knelt and said ten thousand sentences, it would be useless!

"Just say whether you dare to bet or not!"

Without answering its question, Zhang Xuan looked over: "The bet is simple. If I can make you submit with one sentence, you must acknowledge my identity and make the other three sacred beasts submit to me as well! If I fail... I will immediately dissolve the contract with Golden Spirit Cloud Tiger and commit suicide on the spot!"

"Make them submit to you?" The Qiongmu Azure Dragon was taken aback, not expecting such a wager.

"Yes, do you dare? As the five great kings, you're not that lacking in confidence, are you?" Zhang Xuan smiled slightly.

"No need for provocation. If Brother Azure Dragon can submit to you, we will submit to you as well! But if you fail, will you definitely honor the bet?" the Houtu Qilin snorted.

They had known the azure dragon for countless years and were well acquainted with its nature and temper.

It would rather break than bend!

It had only submitted to Confucius in the past... A young man making them submit?

What a joke!

"Right, if Brother Azure Dragon submits to you, we can submit!"

"What's there to fear? We believe Brother Azure Dragon will never submit to a human..."

The other two sacred beasts also couldn't help shouting.

"A master teacher's word is as good as gold!" Zhang Xuan said calmly.

"Very well, we agree..."

The three sacred beasts nodded simultaneously.

"This..." The Qiongmu Azure Dragon frowned.

The other party's blatant confidence and the speed with which he had tamed Golden Spirit Cloud Tiger made it feel somewhat uneasy.

"Brother, we know you've always disliked humans. Why not agree to this guy and save Cloud Tiger?"

The Houtu Qilin transmitted a message.

They knew the Qiongmu Azure Dragon's temper and nature very well; submitting to a human was simply a dream.

In that case, their bet was a hundred percent certain to win. What was there to fear?

"This..."

After a pause, the Qiongmu Azure Dragon nodded: "Fine!"

The other sacred beasts might not be sure, but it had confidence in itself.

It would rather die than agree.

"Then let's begin!"

Seeing its agreement, Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and smiled slightly: "Get ready. I don't want to reveal this to others, so I'll have to transmit it to you... Please concentrate and listen carefully!"

"Transmit it if you must. No matter what you say, I will not submit. You'd better give up that idea!"

The Qiongmu Azure Dragon sneered coldly.

No matter what the other party said, it would simply ignore it!

Whatever your identity, even if Confucius himself were resurrected, if I don't acknowledge it, what can you do to me?

Having made up its mind, it pricked up its ears, ready to hear what the other party had to say.

As it prepared, the Tiancang Fire Phoenix, Houtu Qilin, and the others were also communicating via transmission.

"Don't worry, I know Brother Azure Dragon very well. It definitely won't waver..."

"This guy is probably deliberately stalling. He might have reinforcements. Everyone be careful!"

The beasts were discussing, but before they finished, they saw the young man across from them take a deep breath, suddenly transmit a message, and his mouth formed a few syllables.

Thump!

Then, the Qiongmu Azure Dragon, which had been floating in the air with confidence, fell to the ground, trembling all over. It looked at the young man again, bowed deeply, and said in an excited voice:

"Qiongmu Azure Dragon greets its master!"