The Almighty Dragon General

The Celestial Sages exchanged a glance, then spoke simultaneously, "Shoot."
James said solemnly, "The first matter is that you must guard the newlywed spiritual mountain where Truett and Xitlaly reside. They're not to step out, regardless of what happens outside."
At his words, the Celestial Sages simultaneously furrowed their brows.
Earthly Sage asked, "And the second matter?"
"Please take care of my children and Maxine Caden." James' expression turned grave. "I hope you can ensure their safety in crucial moments."
Upon hearing this, Celestial Sage's face darkened. "They're favored by Yegor and Lady Herodias. Anyone who dares to be disrespectful to them seeks death."
"We promise you." Earthly Sage fixed her gaze on James. "What's the third matter?"
"The third matter," James sighed lightly. "When necessary, I hope you can lend a hand to the Forladtt Land, protecting the living beings in the Dark World."

At this, the Celestial Sages were startled.
They had not expected James' three requests to be like this, especially with none concerning his own safety. It seemed as if he already knew his fate.
Taking a deep breath, Celestial Sage stared at James. "Kid, the value of these two gifts doesn't match the three matters you're asking for. Just speak up if you have any difficulties, and we will assist you."
"Yeah," Earthly Sage sighed lightly. "These two treasures are sufficient to drive five Quasi Daelcon Rank powerhouses to risk their lives for you. We can't be an exception."
James smiled faintly at them, "You are the ancestors of heaven and earth. How could I dare? I hope you will agree to these three matters. I'm deeply grateful. I'll repay this kindness if I have the chance in the future."
Seeing James so determined, Celestial Sage and Earthly Sage exchanged another glance, then slowly closed their eyes. Shortly after, the two transcendent Divine Tools were retrieved by them. Giving money and resolving calamities was their way of agreeing.
They helped James to his feet. Then, they looked at him solemnly but hesitated to speak further. As Grand Patriarchs, they could not press a junior to explain his reasons.
The Telhervo Hall was packed, but an eerie atmosphere pervaded, and the tension was growing increasingly intense.
Over a dozen powerhouses at the peak of the Yuraeceon Daelm Rank's Ninth Tribulation were locked in battle outside the main hall. Their Genesis Powers and Sword Lights flashed, deploying Supernatural Powers, causing the world to tremble.
These super powerhouses were super sect controllers of the Righteous Alliance and the new alliance, acting under the secret orders of Gladwin and the Yaquis Holiness, ostensibly for the sake of sparring.
Neither Yegor nor Lady Herodias intervened, and the elders seated on both sides were eager to witness the prowess of their juniors.
However, the battles outside the hall grew fiercer, to the point where killing moves were employed, inflicting serious injuries upon each other, reaching a point of no return, yet no one intervened.