Chapter 846: The Human-Faced Xiao Is My Lifelong Enemy
One thing that most people found hard to imagine was that the Azure Dragon and Baize actually had a good relationship.
The Azure Dragon had lived for countless years and was nearly a contemporary of beings like Grand Ancestor Wuchao and Grand Ancestor Fuyou—some of the longest-living greater demons of the current era. There was a slight difference in seniority between them, perhaps by hundreds or even thousands of years.
When the Azure Dragon became the guardian of the Penglai Supreme Sect, the sect had not yet officially formed. During Baize’s growth, the Azure Dragon had offered her guidance and support.
However, Baize eventually surpassed him. After reaching the eighth realm, her cultivation advanced beyond the Azure Dragon’s, placing her on the brink of ascension. As celestial beasts naturally comprehended the Great Dao at a slow pace, a single session of closed-door cultivation often lasted at least a hundred years. Because of that, they had not kept in touch in recent times.
The deterioration of relations between the Mount Shu Sect and the Penglai Supreme Sect had only occurred within the past few centuries, which was not considered long from the perspective of celestial beasts. As for the internal conflicts among the humans, the two guardian beasts had no interest in getting involved.
For that reason, the Azure Dragon remained behind to guard the Penglai Supreme Sect but never went to Mount Shu to fight Baize. While he was willing to protect Penglai, he had no desire to attack Mount Shu.
After the Penglai Supreme Sect fell, the Azure Dragon fled far away. Before the remaining members of the Penglai Supreme Sect could locate him, Baize had already approached him.
"The Penglai Supreme Sect has lost its Dao and is on the verge of collapse. Why not come to Mount Shu and make it your home?" Baize advised.
Although the Azure Dragon was older than Baize, his natural talent and the Great Dao he had mastered meant he still had many years ahead of him. Baize, on the other hand, would only have to worry about her lifespan if she failed to reach the Profound Realm. If that happened, she would need to start preparing for the future.
Recruiting the Azure Dragon wouldn’t just weaken the Penglai Supreme Sect. It would also strengthen the Mount Shu Sect. This would guarantee that a celestial beast would still remain to guard the mountain after she left. So why wouldn’t she do it?
"The Penglai Supreme Sect is not dead," the Azure Dragon replied.