Unfortunately, Dragon King's seclusion was a bit too long this time. Thus, it was no surprise that the four hostile forces were turning restless. If they didn't fear Dragon King's remaining influence, they would have long sent their troops to completely eradicate the Dragon God Celestial Palace. How could they leave the slightest chance for the Dragon God Celestial Palace?

Therefore, this was the best time for Ye Chen. Later on, as Dragon God Celestial Palace's strength waned further, even he would be of no help to contend against the four hostile forces. He couldn't be arrogant to battle one against a hundred or thousand. That would be simply courting death.

The eighteenth elder didn't say a word. When he met Ye Chen at the Ye Residence, he just knew that the latter was already determined, and nobody could change his decision. Furthermore, he believed that his ability to survive was very strong. To mature into his present state from a puny little genius, his ability to survive had t