He said this while taking out a red gold ring, and Ao Jiuni hurriedly received it to hand over to Lin Jianghong.

Lin Jianghong took it over and glanced at it. The ring looked very simple, and the pattern on it exuded an ancient aura, which he did not recognize.

The Dragon King said, "Using Divine Soul to activate the ring will release the Seven Extremes Godslaying Needle. As it’s a remnant Divine Artifact from ancient times, the Seven Extremes Godslaying Needle is only three inches long and cannot be maneuvered with Divine Soul or Primordial Qi. It can only be used in close proximity."

Lin Jianghong was stunned: "The Dragon King wants me to use this treasure to plot against Gao Xuan?"

"It’s not quite a plot. Just a way to assist the Celestial Master in teaching a disrespectful subordinate a lesson."

Ao Dongcheng smiled slightly: "This treasure is extremely vicious. Whoever is hit will die instantly. The Celestial Master merely needs to tap Gao Xuan once."

Lin Jianghong looked hesitant. He wasn’t afraid to plot against others; he was just worried the plot might fail. Furthermore, taking such a significant risk to plot against Gao Xuan, what would he gain?

Ao Dongcheng understood Lin Jianghong well and continued: "I have another Nine-Revolutions Thunder Dragon Pill here. If you consume this treasure, you can master the Thunder Dragon Supreme Skill. With this, the Celestial Master can directly ascend to Earth Immortal."

"If this succeeds, the Nine-Revolutions Thunder Dragon Pill will be gifted to the Celestial Master as a token of gratitude."

Lin Jianghong was greatly tempted, having heard of the Nine-Revolutions Thunder Dragon Pill’s renown and knowing that it is one of the most precious secret treasures of the East Sea Dragon Court.

Unexpectedly, the Dragon King was so generous, willing to use this treasure as compensation.

If he truly could obtain the Nine-Revolutions Thunder Dragon Pill, passing the Thunder Tribulation would be as easy as drinking water. Achieving the Earth Immortal’s supreme Dao would not be a mere delusion.

Lin Jianghong asked seriously, "Are you serious about this?"

Ao Dongcheng laughed heartily: "The Celestial Master need not worry. When have I ever deceived the Celestial Master? This treasure is of great value to the Celestial Master but counts for little to my Dragon Race."

"Great, it’s a deal."

Lin Jianghong also made a decisive decision. Anyway, he just needs to find an opportunity to tap Gao Xuan. For the Nine-Revolutions Thunder Dragon Pill, all this is worthwhile.

After sending Lin Jianghong away, Ao Jiuni expressed concern to Ao Dongcheng: "Father, if we have this treasure, why didn’t we use it earlier?"

He didn’t quite understand why Ao Dongcheng hadn’t revealed such a treasure earlier.

This time, Lin Jianghong has angered Gao Xuan; there likely won’t be another good chance to get close.

Ao Dongcheng shook his head: "The Seven Extremes Godslaying Needle needs to be driven by seven emotions. Only when Lin Jianghong is provoked by Gao Xuan, with resentment in his heart, can he activate the Seven Extremes Godslaying Needle."

Ao Jiuni couldn’t help but say, "I can also wield this treasure. I am both hateful and fearful of Gao Xuan, with extremely intense emotions."

"You’re not afraid of death."

Ao Dongcheng shook his head and said, "The Seven Extremes Godslaying Needle is so tyrannical that when it is activated, it absorbs all the emotional Divine Soul Power of a living being. Once Lin Jianghong uses the Seven Extremes Godslaying Needle, he is bound to die."

He said this with a cold laugh: "Such a supreme treasure as the Nine-Revolutions Thunder Dragon Pill, I am reluctant to use it myself, let alone allow outsiders to do so."

Ao Jiuni was a bit surprised and couldn’t help but say, "This Lin Jianghong is cautious. What if he realizes something is wrong?"

"The Six-winged Golden Snake is an ancient exotic species, not only highly toxic but also capable of corroding living beings’ Divine Souls."

Ao Dongcheng said confidently: "Once Lin Jianghong accepts the first gift, he can only follow the path I’ve laid out for him. There is no other choice."

"Father is wise."

Ao Jiuni sincerely admired and respected his father’s meticulous arrangements, linked meticulously one after another.

Even someone like Lin Jianghong could only be manipulated, truly formidable.

Yet Ao Dongcheng was not pleased. He sighed gently and said, "These plots and schemes are just petty tricks, not worthy of bringing up. If it weren’t for Lin Jianghong being blinded by greed, it wouldn’t be so easy to fall for."

He warned Ao Jiuni: "The foundation for us lies in cultivation. If you possess Divine Techniques like Gao Xuan, why resort to so many tricks?"

Ao Jiuni nodded in agreement, although he was smiling bitterly inside; if he really had the talent for cultivation, why go through so much trouble?

Ao Jiuni continued: "Father, I heard that the Divine Moon Sect, Five Elements Sect, and Jade Cloud Sect teamed up to give Gao Xuan the Shenxiao Thunder Emperor Painting. The Daoist Sect is optimistic about Gao Xuan and wants to bet on him."

They had previously tried building up Gao Xuan’s reputation to attract various powerful factions into a confrontation with him. It now seems the strategy didn’t work out well, instead bolstering Gao Xuan’s prestige.

"Others are not fools; it’s normal not to fall for it."

Ao Dongcheng wasn’t bothered, as it was just a small scheme anyway, normal if others didn’t fall for it.

Ao Dongcheng said: "We can’t rely on Lin Jianghong. This time, I will use the Nine-Revolutions Thunder Dragon Pill as the core to activate the Thunder Dragon Array. First, eliminate Gao Xuan, then slay Xuan Ye, Jin Xiang, Jiang Yumei, Withered Wood, Jiang Yuelan."

"Ah?" Ao Jiuni was shocked; killing Gao Xuan was one thing, but why kill so many others together?

Ao Dongcheng couldn’t help but sigh. This ninth son seemed clever and capable but was only smart in minor matters.

The Nine-Revolutions Thunder Dragon Pill is extraordinarily precious; activating the Thunder Dragon Array will completely consume this treasure.

Such an essential opportunity naturally calls for exterminating all formidable foes, partly to eliminate future threats, partly to intimidate the Eastern Province.

At this moment, ideas of justice and morality, rules, and etiquette are not worth mentioning.

To be the leader, one must eliminate all threatening enemies, and in such a situation, there can be no room for hesitation or sentimentality.

Ao Dongcheng said to Ao Jiuni: "You’ve been alive for thousands of years, always responsible for external affairs; you should mature by now. I’m telling you this in advance so you can prepare..."

While speaking, Ao Dongcheng pointed at Ao Jiuni’s brow, leaving a Thunder Pearl in his sea of consciousness.

With this Thunder Pearl, Ao Jiuni could jointly operate the Thunder Dragon Array and avoid being harmed by it.

At the same time, this Thunder Pearl could also protect Ao Jiuni’s Divine Soul. Even if someone tries to use the Divine Soul Secret Technique, they cannot infiltrate Ao Jiuni’s memories.