Despite their motives being power-driven, the little emperor pondered the potential alliance. "Do you believe that if the dragon clan helps him, he'd stand a chance in the future?"
After a thoughtful pause, he admitted, "I'm not sure."
"And your imperial uncle?"
"He relies heavily on schemes but lacks divine strength. He's pinned all his hopes on my exceptionally gifted royal sister. It's quite cunning."
"Alas…" The elderly voice sighed deeply, then lapsed into silence.
…
Near the periphery of Pingwang county's secret realm, the Beast King listened intently to the update from his subordinate.
"One person managed to push back six clans, and there's an invincible puppet... Given the glowing blood sea as evidence, the identity of the one challenging the Beast King's power becomes clear."
"It must be the white-robed king," he concluded. "Could he be considering a rebellion?"