Chapter 242-History
The others also followed Blaze and begged for mercy. As the 7 clan leaders kneel in front of Dave, their pride and arrogance were nowhere to be found. They realized the grave mistake they made by underestimating the power of the young ruler of the Dragon Empire. They begged for mercy, pleading for their lives to be spared.
"Please, spare us your mercy," Blaze from the Fire Clan pleaded, his voice trembling with fear. "We were foolish to have challenged your might."
Pranton from the Water Clan added, "We were blinded by our ambition and failed to see the true power you possess. We beg for forgiveness and a chance to serve you, great ruler."
Gary from the Strong Clan, who was known for his unyielding strength, broke down in tears as he begged for mercy. "Please, I have a family and children to take care of. Spare me and I will do anything you ask of me."
Dave looked at them with a cold expression, but deep down, he knew that sparing their lives would benefit him in the long run. He stood up from his chair and walked towards them. The onlookers watched in awe and disbelief, seeing the 7 clan leaders, who once stood at the peak of Immortal, bowing their heads in submission.
"You have made a grave mistake by underestimating me," Dave said, his voice stern and commanding. "But I am willing to give you a chance to serve me and make up for your mistake."
The 7 clan leaders looked up, their eyes filled with hope and gratitude.
"However, make no mistake," Dave continued. "If you ever betray me or try to challenge my authority again, I will not hesitate to destroy you and your entire clan."
The 7 clan leaders nodded their heads, understanding the gravity of Dave's words.
"We understand, great ruler," Laplaz from the Wind Clan said. "We will serve you with our lives."
Veron from the Poison Clan added, "We will do anything you ask of us, great ruler. We swear our loyalty to you."
With that, Dave uses his technique and puts a mark on them. If they harbor bad things to him and the empire, it will kill them immediately. The 7 clan leaders left, grateful for their lives to be spared. The onlookers were stunned by what they had witnessed and realized that the young ruler of the Dragon Empire was not to be underestimated.
After the incident, the 7 clan leaders kept their promise and served Dave faithfully and they were afraid to die. They were put in charge of different aspects of the empire, such as defense, economy, and diplomacy. Dave knew that having the 7 clan leaders on his side would benefit him greatly in the future and he made sure to treat them well.
He knew that they just wanted to go back to Spirit World and they went overboard to try to conquer it. He gave them some piece of land for their clan to start and build their city, but they all belong to him and will serve the Dragon Empire.
Since Dave is always busy, he decided to enslave them as they are good at managing the empire. All of them are old men who are cunning and know a lot about politics.
The incident also served as a reminder to the people of the Dragon Empire that their ruler was not just a young and charming man but also a powerful and cunning one. They knew that they could trust him to protect them and lead them to prosperity.
Many worship him and chant his name but Dave ignores it and goes to the remaining 3 top clans. He heard from Blaze that they didn't join the battle, but he wanted to be assured so he wanted to meet the leaders personally.
But when he went to their domain, he found that they were not there anymore, and Pranton suspected that they had already escaped and went to the higher plane as they have a connection there.
Dave also learned that those clans in the Immortal plane who are supporting them are only low-tier clans and can be considered weak clans. He tried to contact them but after he destroyed the artifact, the connection was cut.
Since he already conquered the whole spirit world, he decided to investigate the secret of this world.
His father left some clues to him and said that when he is ready, he must go to his father and there is a chamber beneath it. He teleported towards Alexander's Mansion and went to his father's room.
He looked at the bed and he lifted it up and he saw an odd-looking metal door. He opened it and he saw a path below. He didn't go here before because he had many things to finish but now, he had time.
As Dave made his way to the ancestral chamber, he couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. It is very spacious and can even accommodate so many people. The chamber was said to hold ancient knowledge that had been passed down through generations of emperors. The knowledge that could change the course of the Spirit World itself.
The chamber was deep beneath the castle, accessible only by a hidden staircase. Dave made his way down, his heart beating faster with each step. As he entered the chamber, he was surrounded by ancient tomes and artifacts. He felt a sense of awe wash over him as he gazed at the vast collection of knowledge that lay before him.
He began to search through the tomes, looking for any clues about the 4 Holy Beasts. He found mentions of them in ancient texts and scrolls, but nothing that provided any real insight. That was until he stumbled upon an old, leather-bound book tucked away in a corner.
The book was written in an ancient language that Dave had never seen before, but as he began to read it, the words seemed to come alive in his mind. The book spoke of a great war that had taken place long ago, a war that had threatened to destroy the Spirit World itself.
The 4 Holy Beasts had been created as guardians of the Spirit World, tasked with keeping the balance between good and evil. The Azure Dragon, Black Turtle, White Tiger, and Flame Phoenix were the protectors of the world, and they had been imbued with great power to aid them in their duties.
Dave learned that the Ashura Clan invaded the Spirit World due to its rich environment and treasures and had once tried to destroy the 4 Holy Beasts, believing that they were too powerful to be controlled. The living here are weak and cannot fend for themselves but they are being protected by the holy beasts. But the Ashura Clans had underestimated the power of the beasts and had been defeated in a great battle. The 4 Holy Beasts had emerged victorious, but their power had been greatly diminished and their bloodline collapsed to the lowest point.
The book went on to explain that the 4 Holy Beasts were not just guardians of the Spirit World but were also the key to its survival. One of them, the Azure Dragon even made a contract with Lucien, who is the first emperor of the Dragon Empire, and helped him to guard the world. The 4 beasts sacrificed their powers to seal the gate of the Ashura clan and stop their invasion. They were linked to the very fabric of the world itself, and if they were to die, the Spirit World would fall into chaos and darkness and the Ashura Clan might ascend to this world and create chaos.