The demons finally felt like they had survived a catastrophe, as the recent scene of the seawater overturning was chilling even to think about now.

The leading Demon King secretly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his face filled with shock as he looked at the Green Flood Dragon.

Due to his previous concealment, the Green Flood Dragon was not well-known among the Demon Clan, and many were unaware of his true strength.

Since his return to the Demon Court, he had been partnering with the Great Sage who Overturns the Seas, serving as a strategist, which led many to subconsciously overlook his capabilities.

However, a character who had survived the destruction of the Ancient Demon Court and lived until now was certainly not one of empty fame. Now that his full combat power was revealed, it indeed surprised everyone.

"If it weren’t for the strategist here, we would have had no place to be buried today," the Demon King sighed sincerely.

He had once underestimated this strategist, but now he realized what the phrase ’no real hero under a famous name’ truly meant, as the strategist’s strength far exceeded his expectations.

With just this skill of controlling water alone, he could surely hold his ground in the Three Realms.

The Green Flood Dragon smiled and said, "No need to thank me, this is my duty. How are our casualties?"

The Demon King responded with a smile, "To answer the strategist, we scored a complete victory this time, our losses were not significant, but the Dragon Clan’s youngsters are probably on the verge of a breakdown."

In this battle, because of timely intelligence, the Green Flood Dragon set a trap that lured all the Aquatic Races into the most unfavorable combat environment. Although Ao Ming’s desperate counterattack allowed many Aquatic Races to escape ascension, there was no doubt this was an exhilarating victory with minimal losses on their side, while the opposition suffered heavily.

"Don’t underestimate the Dragon Clan; such losses won’t cause them significant harm. The ocean is vast and boundless, teeming with life, and they can quickly gather a large army again," the Green Flood Dragon said with a sigh.

Regarding the combat potential of the Dragon Clan, the Green Flood Dragon was clearer than anyone. If the Dragon Clan were to fully commit, the Demon Clan would be in trouble—an anciently dominant race with deep roots was not so simple after all.

"The tactics used by that Mysterious Person have never been seen before; the waters run deep within the Dragon Clan," the Green Flood Dragon sighed.

In fact, if he had exerted his full power just now, he might have been able to capture Ao Ming, who was powerless to resist, but he chose not to do so.

Because he was well aware of the Dragon Clan’s principles: no matter how many Aquatic Races were killed, the Dragon Clan wouldn’t care unless the individual possessed True Dragon Bloodline, who is truly valued by the Dragon Clan.

Regardless of how many Aquatic Races the Demon Clan killed, the Dragon Clan wouldn’t completely turn against the Demon Clan, but if a True Dragon like Ao Ming were killed, it could very likely enrage the Dragon Clan, dragging the Demon Clan into the depths of war.

This was something the current Demon Clan could not afford, so the Green Flood Dragon deliberately spared Ao Ming to avoid provoking the Dragon Clan. He knew there were wise ones within the Dragon Clan who could discern the most advantageous choice for them.

Meanwhile, the unsettled Ao Ming was suddenly dragged by a huge force deep into the ocean, where Ao Xing had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing Ao Xing, a trace of guilt flashed across Ao Ming’s face, and he said with some bitterness, "I’m sorry, teacher, I fell into the opponent’s trap and led the Aquatic Races’ army to their demise. Please use my head as a warning to others!"

Ao Xing, however, smiled and said, "Victory and defeat are common in military affairs. If you become disheartened so easily, I was wrong about you."

Ao Xing’s words made Ao Ming feel utterly disgraced.

He heard him continue, "The Demon Clan is currently a major force that can contend with the Heavenly Court, and the Great Sage who Overturns the Seas has been renowned since ancient times. Facing such a power, defeat is inevitable. But if you become discouraged and unable to recover because of this, it only shows you are not worthy of being made."

His words were gentle, but their meaning was profound, causing even the usually strong Ao Ming to tear up.

However, this also lessened the guilt in his heart, reviving his once desolate spirit.

"Remember, the Aquatic Races are just minor details. As long as the Four Seas are still in the hands of our Dragon Clan, you can have as many of the Aquatic Races as you want. Our Dragon Clan members are precious due to our unique advantages; our offspring are rare, and each member of our clan is extremely valuable, as long as you are safe, that is all that matters."

Although Ao Xing’s words sounded harsh, they were the truth. For the Dragon Clan, the vast number of Aquatic Races were just expendable pawns, as long as Dragon Clan members were unharmed.

Ao Ming’s face was still somber, but noticeably less uneasy as he sighed, "After all, they were elite troops that I trained with all my heart, only to be destroyed like this."

"Elite troops can be trained again, and this lesson is enough for you to learn and grow. You have had too smooth a journey up to now, leading you to underestimate others, belittling the heroes of the Three Realms," Ao Xing seized the opportunity to teach Ao Ming.

Ao Ming’s strength ranked among the top in the younger generation of the Dragon Clan, and it was precisely because of this that he felt superior, believing that the strong ones in the Three Realms were nothing special. Continuing this way was bound to cause trouble sooner or later.

Ao Xing had always looked for an opportunity to deal Ao Ming a setback but had not found a suitable occasion. Now, the Green Flood Dragon had filled this gap.

"Teacher, do you know who the opponent is? His strength is formidable, and his Dragon Blood is rich. Although he is not yet a True Dragon, his bloodline is unusually pure," Ao Ming asked curiously.

For the Green Flood Dragon, Ao Ming had high regard. Replaying the previous battle, he realized he had been led around by the opponent, a combat style that gave him a chilling sensation. He had fought desperately, yet the opponent’s combat strength seemed unfathomable.

"He is called the Green Flood Dragon. In ancient times, he was a real influential figure. Initially, some in the Dragon Clan underestimated him and suffered greatly. Although he is not a True Dragon, his strength is far superior to many in our clan. Your defeat at his hands is quite normal, and at most, you have only seen half of his strength," Ao Xing said with a smile.

"Ah!" exclaimed Ao Ming in surprise, having never heard of such a figure before.

Seeing his reaction, Ao Xing continued, "It’s quite normal that you haven’t heard his name. This person is best at hiding himself. He seldom makes a move, and those who face him are killed, leaving few records of his battles and none in prominent places, so naturally, you are unaware."

"However, his strength is unquestionable, definitely ranking among the top. The spell I previously used has already been broken by him," Ao Xing said softly.

The image of the sea overturning was still vivid in his mind, that power being so formidable that even now it was terrifying. Ao Ming could not believe that this refined teacher before him had such capabilities.