"Hidden Dragon Realm?"

Ao Xing simply repeated the sentence without any change in tone, making it impossible to tell what he thought about it. Clearly, what Chen Tianwen said could not explain Ao Xing's doubts.

Chen Tianwen knew that the Dragon Clan members were all exceptionally proud, but they were extremely loyal to their clan. The saying that there were no cowards among the Dragon Clan was not just a saying.

Moreover, the dragon race has a strict hierarchical system, and they have an absolute blind worship and respect for their bloodline and their ancestors. Otherwise, the dragon clan chief would not have become sworn brothers with Ao Huang upon their first meeting.

Thinking of this, Chen Tianwen decided not to hide anything. Ao Xing was undoubtedly a member of the Dragon Clan. If Chen Tianwen did not explain the origin of the Dragon Emperor's Token, it would arouse Ao Xing's suspicion, which would be counterproductive!

"Senior Ao, back when I was still in the lower realm, I was accidentally teleported to the Lesser Demon Realm, where I encountered members of the Dragon Clan!"

Chen Tianwen gathered his thoughts and spoke.

Ao Xing just stared at Chen Tianwen without saying a word or showing any expression, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking.

Chen Tianwen paused, then continued:

"Back then, I was entrusted by the patriarch of the Dragon Clan in the Little Demon Realm to help the Dragon Clan open the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm, allowing the Dragon Clan's heritage to continue. The Dragon Emperor Token that I possess was also bestowed upon me by the Dragon Emperor at that time!"

Ao Xing shook his head, his tone tinged with doubt, and said:

"The secret realm of the dragon race should be opened by those of the dragon bloodline. How can you, a human, help the dragon race open the secret realm?"

Chen Tianwen remained calm and composed, showing no panic despite the questioning from Ao Xing, a powerful Immortal Lord. He replied neither humbly nor arrogantly:

"The Hidden Dragon Secret Realm has been spatially confined and moved to another location. Furthermore, a celestial-level array, the Dragon Imprisoning Celestial Array, has been set up around the secret realm!"

Ao Xing's eyes were filled with rage. He thought to himself, "No wonder no new members of the Dragon Clan have ascended for so many years. It turns out someone is interfering!"

Seeing the change in Ao Xing's eyes, Chen Tianwen continued:

"This lad has a rudimentary understanding of formations. He helped the Dragon Clan modify this Dragon-Binding Immortal Formation for their own use and renamed it the Soaring Dragon Immortal Formation!"

"Excellent! What a magnificent Soaring Dragon Immortal Formation!"

Before Chen Tianwen could finish speaking, Ao Xing slammed his hand on the table and cheered, his tone tinged with excitement. It was clear that Ao Xing was in high spirits after hearing the news.

Chen Tianwen knew that Ao Xing now believed him, so he stopped talking. If he said more, it would seem like he was trying to take credit.

Sure enough, after calming down, Ao Xing took the initiative to speak:

"When you used the Azure Dragon Strike, I was surprised. Later, when I saw the Dragon Emperor Token soar into the sky, I knew that you must be someone recognized by the Dragon Emperor Ancestor. Otherwise, even if you obtained the legendary Dragon Emperor Token by chance, it would never take action in a moment of crisis."

"The reason I probed like that just now was because the Dragon Emperor's Token is far too important to the Dragon Clan, so I had to be cautious! Please forgive me!"

After Ao Xing finished speaking, he stood up, walked to Chen Tianwen's side, and without waiting for Chen Tianwen to speak, continued:

"Could you please bring out the Dragon Emperor's Token again? I wish to pay my respects to my ancestor, the Dragon Emperor!"

Seeing Ao Xing's sincere and eager eyes, Chen Tianwen naturally wouldn't refuse the request. He took out the Dragon Emperor Token from his pocket and carefully placed it on the main seat in the hall.

Ao Xing, with a solemn expression, knelt respectfully before the Dragon Emperor's token, muttering incantations as he spoke:

"Ao Xing, the 63rd patriarch of the Azure Dragon lineage, a branch of the Dragon Clan, pays homage to the Dragon Ancestor and Dragon Emperor!"

After Ao Xing finished speaking respectfully, he kowtowed three times heavily to the Dragon Emperor's token, and there were even a few tears in his eyes.

Suddenly, the Dragon Emperor Token shone brightly with golden light, and the phantom of the Dragon Emperor slowly emerged from the token.

Upon seeing this, Ao Xing immediately kowtowed. The head of this powerful Immortal Lord was now deeply buried in the ground, his attitude one of utmost respect.

"Ao Xing!"

The illusory image of the Dragon Emperor slowly spoke, his voice exuding majesty. With just two words, those who heard it couldn't help but bow down in worship!

This is the majesty of the sage of yesteryear, the Dragon Emperor, the ancestor of the dragon race!

Ao Xing lowered his head even further and spoke in a trembling voice:

"Ao Xing respectfully obeys the Dragon Emperor's orders!"

"Ao Xing, young friend Chen has done a great favor for our Dragon Clan. Therefore, I bestow this Dragon Emperor Token upon you. You are the first member of the Dragon Clan that young friend Chen has encountered in the Heavenly Realm, which is why I have appeared to meet you. Remember, whatever needs young friend Chen may have, our Dragon Clan should fully cooperate!"

The Dragon Emperor's illusory tone left no room for doubt. Ao Xing knelt on the ground and nodded repeatedly in agreement. Then, the Dragon Emperor's illusory figure turned to look at Chen Tianwen with a kind expression.

Chen Tianwen bowed respectfully. The Dragon Emperor's words were not only addressed to Ao Xing, but also a statement to Chen Tianwen. Chen Tianwen, fully aware of this, spoke:

"Thank you, Senior Dragon Emperor!"

The Dragon Emperor nodded and secretly transmitted his voice to Chen Tianwen, saying:

"Young friend Chen, if you discover any promising talents among my dragon clan, I would be grateful if you could impart the dragon clan's immortal arts to them!"

Chen Tianwen did not refuse. This was a dragon clan immortal technique, and the Dragon Emperor did this to ensure that Chen Tianwen had a good reputation among the dragon clan in the immortal realm.

Although Chen Tianwen could command the dragons simply with the Dragon Emperor's Token, if he had bestowed upon the dragons of the Immortal Realm the grace of transmitting the Dharma, he would gain their recognition even more. In that case, they might not passively obey Chen Tianwen's orders, but would instead regard him as their benefactor and proactively consider his needs in everything they did.

That kind of situation would be the most advantageous for Chen Tianwen.

Chen Tianwen bowed deeply to the illusory image of the Dragon Emperor, as a way of thanking the Dragon Emperor for his good intentions. However, since the Dragon Emperor had spoken to Chen Tianwen through telepathy, Chen Tianwen naturally wouldn't reveal the details.

Seeing Chen Tianwen bow deeply, the Dragon Emperor's illusory figure nodded in satisfaction and vanished from the room. The Dragon Emperor already knew that Chen Tianwen understood his meaning!

"Senior Ao, the Dragon Emperor has already left. Please rise, Senior Ao."

Chen Tianwen walked to Ao Xing's side and helped Ao Xing, who was kneeling on the ground and dared not raise his head, up.

At this moment, Ao Xing was already in tears. He never imagined that he would be able to meet the legendary ancestor of the dragon race, the Dragon Emperor, in his lifetime.

I doubt any member of the dragon race could remain calm in the presence of the Dragon Emperor.

Ao Xing calmed his excitement, bowed several times to the Dragon Emperor Token on his seat, and turned to Chen Tianwen, saying:

"Mr. Chen, please stop calling me 'senior' and just call me by my first name!"