But as things stand now.
The Dragon Clan can no longer be considered any kind of great clan.
They have even become fish on the chopping block for the Immortals and Gods.
As Dragons, they have even become delicacies on the tongues of Immortals and Gods.
Yet faced with this.
The Dragon Clan has no way out at all, because if they do not obey the Immortals and Gods, their ending will likely be annihilation.
"I don't know when my Dragon Clan will finally be able to live openly and uprightly between Heaven and Earth, without having to live so wretchedly." Ao Tingxin said with deep emotion.
Just at this moment!
Up in the Void.
A halo of light flickered.
A host of Heavenly Officials descended.
Gold Star Taibai arrived above Hua Mountain.
"The Heavenly Emperor has a decree."
"Hua Mountain's Third Saint Mother, receive the decree."
Gold Star Taibai stood high above the clouds and shouted loudly.
From this attitude one could see, toward Yang Chan there was not the same reverence as when dealing with Yang Jian.
After all, the brother and sister Yang Jian and Yang Chan are very different in temperament.
Hearing the voice!
Yang Chan did not dare neglect it.
She immediately stepped forward: "I respectfully receive the decree."
"By command of the Heavenly Emperor."
"On the Nan Zhanbu Continent there is an Evil running rampant, spreading plague and poison, bringing disaster to Heaven and Earth. Now, the Third Saint Mother is ordered to descend to the Lower Realm and slay the Evil." Gold Star Taibai held the Holy Decree in his hand and proclaimed it loudly.
Then.
The Holy Decree in his hand turned into a streak of golden light and flew toward Yang Chan.
"I accept the decree."
Yang Chan responded in a loud voice.
"Third Saint Mother."
"Go slay the Evil as soon as possible."
"I have already gone to Guan River Mouth, and in due time Immortal Master Erlang will also make his move." Gold Star Taibai said.
"Yes." Yang Chan nodded, then asked, "May I know what kind of Demon it is? Where is it located?"
"The contents of the Holy Decree record it, and there is also the Demon's aura within. I believe that with the Treasure Lotus Lamp, the Third Saint Mother will be able to sense where the Demon is."
"If the Third Saint Mother can take down the Demon, the Heavenly Emperor will surely bestow great rewards."
With that said.
Gold Star Taibai directly turned and left.
"What kind of Demon has appeared on the Nan Zhanbu Continent? That they would actually send me directly?"
"There are countless Immortals and Gods in the Heavenly Court, why call for me alone?"
After receiving the Holy Decree, Yang Chan was somewhat puzzled.
She had always stayed on Hua Mountain, almost never leaving, and the farthest she had ever gone was to the towns within Hua Mountain's territory; as for what was happening on the Nan Zhanbu Continent, Yang Chan practically knew nothing.
"Sister Chan'er, you don't know."
"Right now, something truly major has happened on the Nan Zhanbu Continent." Ao Tingxin said, her expression grave.
"What major event?" Yang Chan asked curiously.
"On the Nan Zhanbu Continent, a kind of plague specifically targeting Immortals has erupted. It's said that the source of this plague lies in mortals. Any Immortal or God who absorbs Spiritual Charm, or slaughters mortals, will be infected by this plague. In light cases they suffer qi deviation and their cultivation falls back; in severe cases their body perishes and the Dao is extinguished."
"In the Heavenly Court, and across the Nan Zhanbu Continent, who knows how many Immortals have already died." Ao Tingxin said.
Yang Chan's eyes lit up: "In that case, if Immortals and Gods do not slaughter mortals, do not seize mortals' Spiritual Charm, would that not avoid infection by this plague?"
"For mortals, that seems like a good thing."
Hearing this.
Ao Tingxin could only give a bitter smile and shake her head: "Chan'er, you truly think the Heavenly Court is too simple. Spiritual Charm has already become the supreme treasure needed nowadays between Heaven and Earth to extend lifespan and avoid calamity; who would be willing to give it up?"
"Furthermore."
"Perhaps for mortals it is a blessing, but for my Dragon Clan, it is anything but."
Speaking to this point.