"What the hell is wrong with you? Why didn't you tell me that the Dragon Master Clan imprisoned His
Majesty? Of course, I should know about this! Are you worried that I might have ulterior motives?"
Bryant yelled angrily. With narrowed eyes, he stared furiously at Rocky and the others.
"Uh, don't get us wrong, Chief Bryant. It's just that this matter is of great importance that we have to be
extra cautious all the time. We can't risk leaving any trace of mistake with this one," Rocky explained in
a serious and polite tone.
"Which brings me to the more important question: how did you know about that, Chief Bryant? Where
did you hear about this?" Marcia raised her eyebrow and asked in confusion.
"After Alston's death, Priest Dean approached me and told me everything Alston had done. He told me
about the fact that Alston tried to kill His Majesty, the imprisonment of His Majesty in the Dragon Master
Clan, as well as the purpose of the Dragon Master Clan," Bryant said with a dejected look on his face.
"Wait, back up. Priest Dean? If he came to you personally to tell you all about this, then I don't think
that he just wanted to have a little chitchat," Rocky mumbled. At that moment, he knew something was
fishy—Priest Dean must have done something behind his back again.
"A dog without a master will certainly want to find another master. Unfortunately, I am not the one he
wants," Bryant replied obscurely.
"Like what they say, a leopard cannot change its spots," Sheridan remarked as he shook his head from
side to side.
"So, when I heard that Prince Basil went to the royal family's forbidden area, I already knew that he
was going to save His Majesty. I am here to have a conversation with him, but I didn't expect to hear all
about your intricate plan to save His Majesty." Regaining his composure, Bryant explained calmly.
"So, does that mean you are willing to help us?" Rocky asked as he fixed his eyes on Bryant.
"The Ximen Clan has been loyal to the royal family for countless generations. Now that His Majesty is
in trouble, it will be an honor to help you save him," said Bryant, as he puffed his chest out to show his
bravery and loyalty to the royal family.
"Perhaps, there is some hope with your help. And for that, I am eternally grateful." Marcia nodded in
agreement.
"Grandpa, I want to go with you. Please, let me. I promise not to cause any trouble." Shirley requested
Bryant.
"Well...I am not so sure about that." Obviously, Bryant was having doubts letting his grandchild
accompany them on the mission. After all, he knew that the rescue operation was extremely
dangerous. Although Shirley was not weak, her strength was only capable of protecting herself at most.
"While we would be delighted to have you with us, this operation is very dangerous, Miss Shirley. You'd
better stay home," Marcia said in a serious tone.
"I am just as strong as them. If they all can go, then why can't I? It's unfair!" Shirley protested as she
pointed her finger at Sabina and Lucilla.
"What do you think, Chief Bryant? This is your call," Rocky asked. He took a glimpse at the begging
Shirley, and then bounced his gaze to Sabina and Lucilla. At that moment, he didn't really know what to
say.
"If you don't object, then I will let her go with us. She needs to have more practical training," Bryant said
after thinking for a moment.
"All right, then." Rocky had no objections whatsoever. After all, it seemed that Bryant was willing to let
his granddaughter go with them.
After discussion, Rocky ordered Lena to go back to the Palace City and temporarily oversee the state
affairs. Now that the Holy Dragon Empire had no emperor, it was necessary to have someone lead the
nation. If Lena, the Witch of the Holy Dragon Empire, disappeared for a few days, panic would surely
engulf the entire empire.
Although Lena also wanted to go to the Dragon Master Clan with Rocky and the others, she had to
take one for the team and stay in the Palace City for the sake of the country.
Worried that a long delay might cause trouble, Rocky led the rescue team and set out from Marcia's
mansion that same night, leaving the Imperial City for the Dragon Master Clan.
As soon as they left the Imperial City, a delicate figure carrying a crystal ball in her hand appeared at
the top of the city wall. Looking at the backs of Rocky and the others, she whispered to the delicate
figure reflected in the crystal ball, "They have already set out. Now is the time for us to take action. But,
come to think of it. Is it really worth taking a risk for him?"
"I believe in my judgment. Believe me when I say that everything is possible with him!" the delicate
figure in the crystal ball replied with clear certainty.
"I hope that your intuition is right." As soon as her voice trailed off, she immediately vanished from
where she stood.
Meanwhile, the Dragon Master Clan's habitat was located in the territory of the Holy Dragon Empire,
which was at the end of the Dragon Wing Valley. The Dragon Wing Valley itself was a very dangerous
and mysterious land, which was considered to be far more dangerous than the Hell of Dragon Fang
and the Nine-phoenix Demonic Land.
Not long after, Rocky's rescue team arrived at the Dragon Wing Valley using Bryant's and Marcia's
spiritual dragons at the six-star level. As soon as they landed, they chose to walk forward so that they
would stay hidden from the clansmen of the Dragon Master Clan.
The Dragon Wing Valley was a place in the Wild Spirit Land with the largest number of dragon beasts.
In every corner, all kinds of rare dragon beasts roamed freely, and some of them even flew and ran
around.
On the other hand, the outsiders thought that dragon beasts were all humongous and powerful dragons
that always flew in the sky. But in fact, they were not the only kinds of dragon beasts. Aside from them,
there were also many kinds of dragon beasts living on the ground. However, most of the dragon beasts
living on the ground were categorized as supernatural beasts. Staying true to its name, these kinds
were so hostile that it was impossible for humans to capture and control them.
Because of this, they were sure that they would encounter many dangers after entering the Dragon
Wing Valley. Moreover, these dangerous dragon beasts were at least equal to the spirit-manipulated
beasts above the five-star level. They often appeared in groups and were strong and fierce.
Luckily, Bryant, a powerful master at the Immortal Stage, was on the team. With his help, everything
went smoothly.
Two days of smooth traveling had passed, and the rescue team bumped into their first big trouble. At
that moment, a group of strange spiritual beasts called the Fierce Eagle Dragons occupied an area
worth hundreds of meters. The problem was that this was the only way to the Dragon Master Clan, and
these beasts took it as their habitat.
"Oops, trouble ahead. Can we take a detour?" Rocky asked Marcia as he looked at the area in the
distance, where there countless Fierce Eagle Dragons ran amok.
"If we do, then it will take at least one more day. Plus, I don't know what trouble we will encounter if we
take a detour. If we want to reach the territory of the Dragon Master Clan as soon as possible, we must
take this shortcut," Marcia replied in a rather frustrated voice.
"How about you, Chief Bryant? What do you think?" Rocky looked at Bryant and asked for his opinion.
"It's hard to deal with the dragons. But the longer we stay here, the more dangerous it will be for us.
Therefore, I think it might be best if we can pass through without alerting these dragons," Bryant
proposed.
"But I'm afraid it's not easy to pass through them unless someone can be our flank and distract them so
we can buy ourselves some time," Sheridan suggested.
"Let me do it," Bryant bravely offered.
"No. Allow me. The Ximen Clan will be in trouble if you get into any accident," Rocky said as he shook
his head.
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