A grand banquet like the Dragon Transformation Banquet would usually last for several days or even longer. Even for the officials in the Dazhen envoy group, after drinking the wine and eating the food from the Dragon Palace, the abundant water spirit energy in them was enough to sustain them for quite some time without sleep and still allow them to maintain their energy and physical strength.
In addition, the practitioners who came here could easily control their metabolism, and it was impossible for too many people to go to the toilet, so people frequently left the side halls, which of course attracted the attention of many aquatic creatures, but none of those who left seemed to want to explain.
In the main hall of the Dragon Palace, Gao Tianming and Du Guangtong were also exchanging glances in the middle position.
Gao Tianming looked in the direction of Ji Yuan, then looked at the old dragon and the dragon girl, and then glanced at the several dragon kings from the four seas dragon clan present.
"The important matters before the Dragon Transformation Banquet should be almost done."
"Yes, when most of the people outside the palace have left, we should also get up."
While the two were talking, many people including Ji Yuan had gradually noticed that more and more water creatures were gathering outside the hall. The Yakshas outside the hall frowned and looked at each other, looking at the water creatures gathered below, some of whom they knew.
"Why are you all here, drinking and discussing with each other at the banquet? This is the main hall of the Dragon Palace. If you have any problems, you cannot force your way in. We can report it on your behalf."
Someone from the water tribe outside bowed and answered.
"Don't worry, Lord Yasha. We won't break the rules!"
Outside the hall, Yaksha frowned as he looked at these water creatures. People continued to come out from several side halls, and at this moment, hundreds of people had gathered outside.
In the hall, a Yaksha hurried in, walked around many seats from the side, came to the side of Lao Long and Ying Ruoli, bent down and reported in a low voice.
"Reporting to Lord Dragon and Lady Ying, many aquatic creatures have gathered outside the palace. There are already more than 300 of them, and they are still increasing."
The old dragon glanced at the dragon girl and nodded.
"Go down, ignore it."
The dragon girl frowned.
"Dad, I think actually..."
"This happened on their own initiative. It's useless for you to tell me. Save some energy to think about how to deal with it later. But this happened today. I guess someone must have been fanning the flames..."
The old dragon swept his eyes across the many guests below, and after looking at a few dragon kings, his eyes fell on Ji Yuan. But when he saw Ji Yuan also looking outside with a frown on his face, he seemed to think that it was not the case.
"Dad, if Uncle Ji pushes this matter, he will definitely tell you. At worst, as the person involved, he will definitely ask me."
"Hmm? Well, that's a good point? Never mind. Now that things have come to this, we can only wait."
As Old Dragon spoke, he looked over Dragon Girl's desk at Long Zi. The latter was also confused. Apparently, his friends had kept today's incident a secret from Ying Feng. But this was not surprising. Ying Feng and Ying Ruoli were siblings. This relationship must be kept secret.
But both the old dragon and the dragon girl knew that if the purpose was really to clear the wasteland and build a palace, then considering the current situation of the dragon clan and the distribution of these aquatic creatures, there must be someone pushing this matter, and the timing was set before coming to the Dragon Palace, otherwise this scene would not be happening today.
"Dad, Ruoli, what's going on? Is it Li Gong?"
"Probably."
Ying Ruoli's brows had never relaxed at this moment, but there was nothing she could do. She could only wait a little anxiously. There were more and more aquatic creatures outside the hall, and now there were more than a thousand of them.
Then, inside the main hall, many aquatic creatures left their seats and slowly walked towards the center, causing confusion among many guests in the hall.
Soon, dozens of people in the main hall stood in the center and saluted Ying Ruoli who was sitting at the top.
"We ask Her Majesty Ying to build a palace in the wasteland!"
The voices were loud and uniform, and then more than a thousand water creatures outside the hall also spoke together.
"We are waiting for Her Majesty Ying to establish a palace!"
The noise outside was even louder than before. Not only could everyone in the main hall hear it, but even people in the many side halls could hear it clearly. Many of them even left their seats to come out and see what was going on.
"Please, Madam Ying, clear the wasteland and build a palace!"
The third request was made by all the aquatic creatures inside and outside the palace. Even though they did not use any magical powers, at this moment the clean water outside the palaces of the Dragon Palace was shaken. Even the sound waves were heard from the banquet along the river outside the Dragon Palace, causing many aquatic creatures to stand up and look in the direction of the Dragon Palace.
Ji Yuan frowned as he watched this scene, waiting for the Dragon Girl's reaction. The latter sat in her seat for a while, and finally stood up, walked around her desk and slowly stood to the front.
"Everyone, I have not considered the matter of establishing a palace before. Please take your seats again."
But the water creatures below the stage did not obey the real dragon's order. They still maintained their courtesy and no one moved.
"Please build a palace for your Majesty! Please build a palace for your Majesty! Please build a palace for your Majesty!"
More than a thousand water creatures with impressive cultivation levels respectfully invited her in unison, with their attitudes and courtesy being extremely proper, but their voices were getting louder and louder, as if they were in opposition to Ying Ruoli.
"Empress Ying turned into a dragon when she walked through water, and roamed the four seas with her true dragon body. All the water creatures in the world respected her. Now, we have gathered more than a thousand water creatures and more than a hundred dragons, following Empress Ying from afar to open up wasteland and build a palace, to compete for the fortune of our water creatures!"
"Madam Ying, we are following the oath of the dragon clan. We hope that Madam Ying can respond to us positively!"
"I hope Madam Ying will grant your permission!"
The requests from the water creatures came one after another, wave after wave inside and outside the hall, making Ying Ruoli's eyes flicker. He looked at his father beside him, who had no intention of even getting up, not to mention the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas Dragon Clan. Some of the flood dragons were even eager to try, as if they also wanted to join the team in the hall.
The Dragon Girl looked at Ji Yuan again and saw that Ji Yuan had no intention of getting up. She knew that she might not be able to avoid this wave. She calmed down and suppressed the unhappiness in her heart. She cheered herself up and looked at the aquatic creatures below, and also looked at the many aquatic creatures outside the hall.
"Opening up the Desolate Sea Palace Town certainly has opportunities, luck, and merits, but it is also an extremely painful thing. The energy you spend may not be rewarded, and it may even bring unknown dangers. Some of you have followed us out of the Desolate Sea to investigate what happened back then, and you should know that the Desolate Sea is becoming more and more turbulent and unstable now."
After the Dragon Girl finished speaking, Gao Tianming saw that no one around responded, so he gritted his teeth and spoke loudly.
"How could we not know! It is precisely because of the turmoil in the desolate sea that the power of our dragon clan has changed. For hundreds of years, few of our dragon clan members have succeeded in escaping the water. The chance of transforming into a dragon seems to be getting slimmer and slimmer. We know that the dragon kings must have discussed countless strategies, but we are stupid and can only try our best in our own way. We hope that Queen Ying will be merciful and agree!"
"I hope that Madam Ying will have mercy! I hope that Madam Ying will have mercy!"
Many aquatic creatures in the hall bowed deeply, and many aquatic creatures outside the hall did the same, and some even knelt directly.
At this moment, Ying Ruoli was facing unprecedented pressure, and the four sea dragon kings including the old dragon Ying Hong narrowed their eyes and looked at these water creatures. Some things can be said and some cannot be said. What Gao Tianming said just now, even within the "forcing the palace" allowed by the dragon clan rules, was a bit too much to say to many people who were not dragons.
"I hope that Madam Ying will have mercy!"
The water tribe kept bowing and saluting. Some young talents from the four seas dragon tribe also left their seats and walked to the middle of the water in the hall, and saluted Ying Ruoli together.
In this situation, even Ji Yuan seemed to be able to feel the great pressure from the Dragon Girl, and judging from the reactions of the many Dragon Kings, this scene seemed to be tacitly approved and could not be easily rejected. It seemed that it was not only related to the internal rules of the Dragon Clan, but might also be related to spiritual practice.
The hands hidden in the sleeves of the dragon girl gradually clenched into fists. At this moment, she was forced to open up wasteland and build a palace. Even if she refused forcibly, it would be like burying a thorn in her heart, which would have a great impact on her future practice. She did become a real dragon, but now she realized that the road of practice has no end, and she could not allow herself to stagnate.
But if she agreed, then her cultivation would be extremely slow for quite some time. Although it was rumored that she had great merits, they were not something illusory. Even if they were, she was already a real dragon!
But it is different for the participating aquatic creatures. Although it may be dangerous, they can not only hone themselves in the process, the merits gained are also crucial. When the pure sea and the wild sea collide, they can use the power of the vast ocean to realize the movement of water. To some extent, it is like a real dragon dragging countless aquatic creatures forward with his cultivation alone.
Even Ying Ruoli couldn't help but feel angry at this moment. Was it because she was easy to talk to? How many of these water creatures were originally from the inner domain of Dazhen? How many of them usually obeyed their father, but today they all took the lead and came out.
But the dragon girl was somewhat helpless, as newly transformed dragons being forced to abdicate has been a rule permitted by the dragon clan since ancient times, otherwise how could there be the grand occasion in the four seas today? But in ancient times, true dragons had always been a group of dragons together to open up the wasteland in the sea.
There hasn't been a similar action for nearly a thousand years. Today's dragon clan is no longer as united as it once was. Except for his father who might help the dragon girl, will other dragon kings do that
Other dragon kings would not suffer any loss if they did not help, but if they did, they would waste their own energy and time, and would get into a lot of trouble. But the dragon girl could not do that. She could refuse the requester harshly, but what about her own heart? Now that the matter has been brought up, it is difficult for her to pretend that it never happened.
Looking at the many water creatures below, the so-called "no one can be held responsible for the majority" also applies to this moment. The dragon girl is angry, but if she agrees, these water creatures will be loyal to her wholeheartedly and regard her as the only ruler of the four seas and waters. Even if someone turns into a dragon, they will be subordinates. It will be difficult for her to settle accounts with them later...
"snort!"
The Dragon Girl was angry and helpless. She closed her eyes and calmed her breathing for a long time. The water creatures below were also silent during this process because they knew that Queen Ying was really considering it.
"Shua~"
The dragon girl raised her hand holding the fan and shook it, then threw the fan away, covering her lips and nose with her bright eyes, looking at the water creatures below. She looked at the many gazes that were either confused or seemed to be watching the fun, and she had already made a decision in her heart.
Without courage and ambition, how can there be a better future? This is true for both her and the dragon clan.
"I will agree to your request!"
All the aquatic creatures standing below and outside the temple knelt down and worshiped at this moment.
"We swear to be loyal to Queen Ying until death, and follow her by her side for a hundred years, a thousand years, or even ten thousand years!"