Chapter 1304: Refining the Dragon Phoenix Crystal Layer
The sky was dry and hot. It was as though all the moisture in had been vaporized in an instant. The entire mountain appeared to be lethargic under this high temperature. Even the lush-green color that filled the area had become much dimmer.
No one paid any attention to the changes of the surroundings. At this moment, everyone"s eyes were focused on the enormous cauldron at the mouth of the volcano.
A skinny figure was seated in front of the large cauldron in front of many eyes. Following the change in the seal formed by his hands, it appeared as though the temperature was controlled by him. The temperature was occasionally high and occasionally low. An ordinary person would have difficulty enduring such a drastic change in temperature.
Elder Zhu Li was suspended in the sky. Both of his hands were placed behind him. His eyes were focused on the large cauldron, and his expression was completely solemn.
"Zhu Li, do you really think that he can refine the Dragon Phoenix crystal?"
An elderly voice suddenly sounded from behind. Elder Zhu Li tilted his head, only to see a old man with black and white hair standing behind him. This elder was dressed simply. His quietness and lack of a smile caused him to appear exceptionally stern.
"There is definitely some desirable aspects in him to be able to become the champion of the Pill Gathering. Although he is young, he appears extremely experienced from what I’ve learned about him during these two days. He has great perseverance and is unlike any young person his age." Elder Zhu Li"s eyes returned to the skinny figure in front of the large cauldron as he replied.
"You should be aware just what Zi Yan means to our Eastern Dragon Island…" The stern and quiet elder was silent for a moment before speaking again.
"Elder Qi You, there is no need to be overly worried. Although Xiao Yan is not the only one on the continent who possesses a Heavenly Flame ranked in the top ten, the current condition of our Ancient Void Dragon tribe is not suitable to invite those fellows to come and help us." Elder Zhu Li shook his head and softly said, "Also, Zi Yan asked that Xiao Yan be brought to help before she fell unconscious. Although this girl is young, she will not joke with her own life. Since she is able to say this, it is likely that she is very confident in Xiao Yan…"
"Hopefully, Zi Yan is currently the only person within the Ancient Void Dragon tribe to possess a complete royal bloodline. If anything happens to her, it is likely that our Ancient Void Dragon tribe will never be able to unite again."
That old man called Qi You nodded. He said, "Plus, the First Elder and the Second Elder are all undertaking a complete retreat. No one knows just when they will come out. Without the two of them, our Eastern Dragon Island does not have an advantage among the four islands in terms of strength…"
Zhu Li softly sighed. He said, "It is pointless to think about this now. We should wait for the refinement to complete first. Additionally, the caution level must remain high. If the other three islands were to gain news, one cannot guarantee that they will not dispatch some experts over to probe. Those three islands" chiefs are all people with great ambition. They will definitely not allow someone with a true royal bloodline to appear. Otherwise, even if they could endure the pressure from the royal bloodline, the other tribe members will be completely united under the royal bloodline…"
"Aye."
Qi You quietly nodded. He gave Xiao Yan, who still seated in front of the large cauldron, a deep look. His body moved and slowly disappeared. At the same time, quite a number of auras from the hidden experts started disappearing.
Zhu Li turned back to Xiao Yan after Qi You disappeared. He softly said, "Xiao Yan, the fate of the future Ancient Void Dragon tribe will be determined by you…"
Xiao Yan, who was beside the cauldron at the mouth of the volcano, appeared to hear Zhu Li"s mutter. His eyebrows trembled and an unusually searing hot air was slowly spat out of his throat.
"Coagulate!"
A soft voice was emitted from his throat along with his breath. The fire dragon within the large cauldron shook. It began to tremble. Everyone saw that the color of the fire dragon was beginning to turn from a whitish-purple-brown into a mysterious dark-purple.
"Roar!"
The fire dragon, which had transformed into a dark-purple color had also shrunk in size. However, the flame temperature within its body had suddenly soared. The frightening temperature was caused some members of the Ancient Void Dragon tribe to change their facial expressions.
"Chi!"
A dark-purple flame was continuously spat from the large mouth of the fire dragon. It ruthlessly adhered to the Dragon Phoenix crystal on Zi Yan"s body. The two made contact and waves of sizzling sounds immediately erupted. Under this kind of intense collision, that incomparably hard energy crystal finally revealed a drop of purple-gold liquid in front of many joyous eyes…
"The Dragon Phoenix crystal has started to melt!"
Although that drop of purple-gold liquid was extremely tiny, it still did not escape the experienced eyes of the many experts. Numerous suppressed voices of joy rang out.
"Hu…"
Elder Zhu Li also quietly sighed in relief at this moment. His tightly clenched fists were slowly relaxed. Although this was only the first step, it at the very least indicated that Xiao Yan"s Heavenly Flame was able to melt the Dragon Phoenix crystal. This beginning was already quite a joyous one. Subsequently, as long as Xiao Yan was able to endure, he would sooner or later completely melt the entire Dragon Phoenix crystal.
Of course, Elder Zhu Li also understood that attempting to melt the Dragon Phoenix crystal would require a lot of time. However, one must eat things a mouthful at a time. No one could expect something like this to succeed immediately.
With a good beginning, all they needed to do was wait quietly until the Dragon Phoenix crystal completely melted!
Ten days flew by in the blink of an eye amid the wait.
Xiao Yan did not rest even a little during these ten days. The Dou Qi within his body had been completely exhausted twice, but he did not use the Ancient Dragon essence blood that Elder Zhu Li had given him during these two instances. Instead, he relied on the Flame Mantra, which had evolved to the Quasi-Tian cla.s.s Qi Method, to forcefully absorb the surrounding energy. Although this kind of absorption could not be compared with the rate at which his Dou Qi was exhausted, he was still able to endure by relying on some other Dou Qi recovery pills.
During the ten days, the Dou Qi within his body did not cease circulating for even a moment. This kind of determination caused even some tribe members of the Ancient Void Dragon tribe to involuntarily feel some admiration…
However, it was obvious that this could not continue on by simply relying on ordinary methods. Hence, on the fifteenth day, Xiao Yan was unable to endure this kind of exhaustion. Only then did he take out a drop of the Ancient Dragon essence blood that Elder Zhu Li had given him and swallowed it.
"Bang!"
A bright golden light was immediately emitted from Xiao Yan"s skin when the Ancient Dragon essence blood entered his body. A vast and mighty energy swept through his body like a storm. His originally exhausted veins once again rapidly filled with a gus.h.i.+ng amount of Dou Qi in an instant.
When this kind of energy storm streaked through, Xiao Yan could sense that his bones, muscles and veins were vaguely emitting a kind of unusual itchiness and soreness. Under this kind of feeling, it appeared as though his bones, muscles, etc. were all slowly becoming firmer and more powerful…
Some marvel involuntarily appeared in Xiao Yan"s heart when he sensed the changes within his body. This kind of energy could basically be compared with some high tier medicinal pills. The Ancient Void Dragon was indeed worthy of being an existence at the peak of the Magical Beast world. Just the strength of this essence blood possessed such a mysterious effect.
"Since this is the case… let"s continue!"
Xiao Yan tightened his hand. His somewhat tired face revealed a faint smile. His eyes focused on the interior of the large cauldron. The Dragon Phoenix crystal on the surface of Zi Yan"s body appeared to have completely vanished, but its disappearance did not represent the end because the interior of Zi Yan"s body was still occupied by the solidified Dragon Phoenix crystal. Only after refining each crystal layer would Zi Yan be able to awaken!
After continuing the refinement, one month swiftly flowed by like sand between one"s fingers…
During this one month, all the tribe members of the Ancient Void Dragon tribe were pleasantly surprised to see the Dragon Phoenix crystal on Zi Yan"s body become thinner. In the end, it completely vanished.
With this pleasant change, a joyous atmosphere began to spread across the Ancient Dragon Island. According to this speed, it was likely that the Dragon Phoenix crystal layers within Zi Yan"s body would be refined soon. At that time, an existence that possessed the true royal bloodline of the Magical Beast world would be born once again!
A figure was seated in a haggard fas.h.i.+on in front of the enormous cauldron. By looking through the air around the figure, one could see a pair of eyes filled with traces of blood. Those eyes contained a tiredness and a frightening tenacity…
Numerous gazes from around the mountain contained some respect as they focused on the skinny figure. During this one month, this figure had revealed a shocking perseverance that subdued the many naturally haughty Ancient Void Dragon tribe members.
Zhu Li slowly fondled his beard as he studied the back of the figure. The figure was still able to control the Heavenly Flame within the cauldron with great familiarity despite not having slept for a month. A moment later, Zhu Li softly sighed. There was a hint of envy in his voice.
Elder Zhu Li was just about to open his mouth to issue an instruction after sighing when a furious cry suddenly resounded over this empty realm in a thunderbolt-like fas.h.i.+on.
"Xia Ao, all of you are very bold. You actually dare to barge into my Eastern Dragon Island!"
Zhu Li"s expression turned gloomy upon hearing this furious cry. He slowly raised his head and looked toward the empty s.p.a.ce outside.
"Are they finally here…"
Chapter 1305: Chaos
Numerous rays of light suddenly appeared in the empty s.p.a.ce. A moment later, rays of light slowly descended to the Ancient Dragon Island. The light scattered and numerous figures with powerful auras appeared.
Most of these figures were wearing dark-golden armor. There was a dragon image on their armor. The dragon seemed to vaguely be moving, appearing as though it was alive. It even appeared to be emitting wave after wave of a powerful Dragon Pressure. Other than these people wearing dark-golden armor, there were some human figures with naked upper bodies. These people appeared quite large and strong. They had an awe-inspiring visual impact.
"It"s the people from the Western Dragon Island and the Southern Dragon Island!"
Numerous voices that contained some anger immediately reverberated around the Ancient Dragon Island when they saw these human figures.
"Xia Ao, you actually dare to lead people to my Eastern Dragon Island? What great ability!"
The s.p.a.ce in the sky became distorted. Numerous figures appeared. The old man leading them was Elder Qi You, who had chatted with Elder Zhu Li back then. At this moment, his usually impa.s.sive face had become extremely stern. A mighty feeling without anger was vaguely emitted from him.
"Ha ha, old fellow Qi You, you should not vent your anger on me. I am only here on orders to invite the great person with the royal bloodline back to the Western Dragon Island." A large man with thick eyebrows wearing a dark-golden armor slowly took two steps forward. When he stepped forward, empty s.p.a.ce appeared to tremble. He glanced at Qi You, who was within a defensive barrier and loudly laughed.
"I"m afraid that the Western Dragon King wishes to imprison the royal bloodline on the Western Dragon Island, no? Hmph, he is merely a branch of the royal bloodline, yet he dares to call himself a dragon king. Isn"t he afraid of killing himself?" Qi You coldly laughed.
The large man called Xia Ao faintly said, "The current Ancient Dragon tribe has split into four. Regardless of the reason, the Western Dragon King possesses a royal bloodline. He has a stronger gathering ability than you people with ordinary bloodlines. If one were to talk about it, your Eastern Dragon Island is the one that should not exist. Among the four islands, only your island is not led by someone with a royal bloodline. This kind of existence will not be accepted!"
"It is not up to the other three dragon kings to decide what is acceptable or not. The Ancient Void Dragon tribe does not have whatever North, South, East or West Dragon Kings. It only has the former Dragon Emperor. The remainder do not possess any qualification to implement any tribe rules." Qi You raised his eyebrows as he replied.
"Hee hee, I am also too lazy to utter any nonsense to you, old fellow. This time around, I have come under orders. Please hand over the great person who possesses a royal bloodline. Otherwise, this matter will really likely not end well…" Xia Ao curled his mouth as he made a demand.
"Because of you?"
Qi You"s expression turned cold. He clenched his fist and a frightening energy hurriedly gathered.
"Hee, Qi You, in terms of combat strength, your Eastern Dragon Island is the weakest among the four islands. If my Western Dragon Island"s Dragon Armor army were to invade, this Eastern Dragon Island would not be able to endure for long." Xia Ao waved his hand when he saw that Qi You was preparing to fight. The dark-golden human figures behind him slowly stepped forward. A powerful pressure gathered and spread toward the dragon island.
When this pressure spread, the expression of Elder Zhu Li, who was deep within the dragon island, slowly became gloomy. He looked at Xiao Yan, who was still seated in front of the large cauldron. He the said in a deep voice, "All of you should protect mister Xiao Yan properly. Do not allow any accidents to occur to him!"
"Understood!"
Some low and deep cries were emitted from the surrounding mountains when Elder Zhu Li"s voice sounded.
Zhu Li only nodded upon hearing their replies. His body moved and disappeared in a strange manner. The next time he appeared, he was already in front of Qi You"s body. He lifted his head and swept his calm eyes over the human figures suspended in empty s.p.a.ce. It paused on the group of large human figures with naked upper bodies.
"The Dragon Armor army from the Western Dragon Island and the Barbarian Dragon army from the Southern Dragon Island. The elite fighters of these two islands have been dispatched. May I know who is the commander of the Barbarian Dragon army?"
"Ha ha, you are indeed worthy of being Elder Zhu Li. The old me is still discovered by you even though I am hiding by the side…"
The empty s.p.a.ce slowly became distorted after Elder Zhu Li"s voice sounded. A pale-skinned elder wearing simple skin clothes appeared from nowhere and laughed at Elder Zhu Li within the Dragon Island.
"It is actually Elder Man Yan…"
Elder Zhu Li glanced at this elder. His voice did not contain too much fluctuation as he indifferently spoke.
"Elder Zhu Li, hand the person over. We have come under orders… the Ancient Void Dragon tribe has already become like this. I think that it will be extremely difficult to unite the tribe again. The three great Dragon Kings will not allow such a thing to happen." Man Yan sighed. He he looked at Zhu Li before speaking in a deep voice.
"What nonsense! Hand over? Do you really think that my Eastern Dragon Island can be bullied? If the First Elder and Second Elder weren"t both undertaking a deep retreat, would the three islands dare to come to my Eastern Dragon Island to act arrogantly?" A figure suddenly rushed to the sky. He cried out loud without being afraid of the pressure that spread from the many experts from the Western Dragon Island.
"Hei Qing, you still possess this terrible temper that asks to be beaten up." Xia Ao glanced at Hei Qing. After which, he turned to Man Yan and said, "We do not have much time to waste. Let"s attack…"
After his words sounded, the dark-golden dragon armor on Xia Ao"s body suddenly emitted a bright-golden light. A monstrous aura swept out of their bodies like a storm. A deep dragon roar was faintly emitted from the golden light.
"Dragon Armor army, attack. Bring back the great person who possesses the royal bloodline!"
Xia Ao suddenly waved his hand. The many figures wearing dragon armor all let out a stern cry in unison. Fierce auras surged out. They transformed into numerous rays of light that charged explosively into the Ancient Dragon Island.
"Ugh… let"s attack."
Man Yan sighed and gave a command when he saw them attack.
The human figures with naked upper bodies nodded when they heard his order. Their arms rapidly shook when they clenched their fists. In the blink of an eye, their two arms transformed into dragon claws that were covered with pale-purple scales. Their bodies flashed and charged into the Ancient Dragon Island.
"Stop them!"
Elder Zhu Li cried out in a deep voice. His face turned gloomy when he saw the many figures charging into the Dragon Island.
"Understood!"
Numerous blurry figures suddenly charged over from the Ancient Dragon Island after Elder Zhu Li"s voice sounded. In an instant, vast and mighty auras swept over the sky. The m.u.f.fled sound of flesh colliding violently with other flesh and the loud explosions of energy resonated across the sky.
"Bang!"
Hei Qing, who wore a gloomy expression, violently punched a person with a naked upper body whose hands had turned into dragon claws. The person spat out blood and withdrew. Before he could once again charge forward, Elder Zhu Li had appeared in front of him.
"Hei Qing, go and protect Xiao Yan. Do not allow any accidents to happen to him. Leave this place to me." Elder Zhu Li spoke in a deep voice.
Although Hei Qing was a little unwilling to leave the battlefield, he also understood Xiao Yan"s importance at this moment. At that moment, he could only clench his teeth. His body pulled back with lightning-like speed. Within a couple of flashes, he entered the deepest part of the Ancient Dragon Island.
"Zhu Li, allow the old me to be your opponent…"
After dispatching Hei Qing to protect Xiao Yan, Elder Zhu Li"s eyes focused on the s.p.a.ce in front of him. The grayish-white-skinned Man Yan was slowly appearing at that spot. At this moment, his body was beginning to form some purple dragon scales. His hands had also become sharp dragon claws. Man Yan had turned into a half-human half-dragon with a dragon body, dragon claws, and dragon arms.
An extremely monstrous aura slowly spread from Man Yan"s body after the transformation was complete. Even the surrounding s.p.a.ce had become extremely distorted as a result.
"We have not met for many years. I wonder if the current you have broken through the Dou Zun cla.s.s!"
Man Yan"s eyes also revealed a dark-purple color because of the transformation of his body. He smiled at Zhu Li and his feet gently pressed down. An intense fluctuation suddenly appeared. His body was like lightning as it appeared in front of Elder Zhu Li in an instant. He waved a dragon claw and a frightening energy followed.
"Bang bang bang!"
The entire Ancient Dragon Island erupted with earth-shaking sounds. Numerous battlegrounds appeared in the sky above the Dragon Island. The originally calm and quiet atmosphere no longer existed at this moment.
Two of the dragon islands had dispatched their elite forces. This fighting strength could wash any top tier faction in the Central Plains with blood. In the face of this sudden sneak attack, the Eastern Dragon Island was initially caught off-guard. Fortunately, it possessed quite a number of experts. After experiencing the initial chaos, the battle was finally stabilized.
While the dragon island had descended into an intense fight, the deepest part of the dragon island still maintained a peacefulness. A frightening temperature still spread over the mouth of the volcano. Within the large cauldron, Zi Yan"s body, which was originally hard, slowly regained its softness. One could vaguely sense a terrifying ocean-like energy flowing within her body.
"Swoosh swoosh swoos.h.!.+"
Hei Qing"s expression was solemn as he stared at the interior of the large cauldron from the air. Suddenly a wave of rus.h.i.+ng wind sounds were transmitted from the distance. This caused his expression to change a little. He turned his head, only to see ten exceptionally fierce auras rus.h.i.+ng over with lightning like speed.
"Stop them. Do not allow them to disturb Xiao Yan!" Hei Qing coldly cried out when he saw these fellows barging over.
"Chi chi!"
Hei Qing"s cry had just sounded when numerous human figures quickly rushed forward and stopped the human figures in the distance. A big battle erupted immediately upon contact.
Although those who had come were blocked, Hei Qing"s expression remained quite ugly. He understood that the last Northern Dragon Island would definitely not sit back and do nothing since the Western and Southern islands had received word. With the strength that the Eastern Dragon Island currently possessed, stopping an attack by these two islands was already extremely difficult. If the Northern Dragon Island were to intervene, it would really be dangerous.
Hei Qing clenched his fist as his eyes focused intently on the skinny young man seated in front of the huge cauldron. He muttered, "Xiao Yan, be quicker…"
Chapter 1306: Awaken
"Bang bang bang!"
An intense energy rippled across the sky like m.u.f.fled thunder, resonating above the dragon island.
Xiao Yan, who was seated in front of the large cauldron, appeared to be unable to sense the chaotic situation that existed in the outside world. His blood-filled eyes were staring at the inside of the large cauldron. His hands were stiff as he formed a seal and controlled the temperature. This one month without rest and the need to perform such a frightening task would be enough to tire an expert at the peak of the Dou Zun cla.s.s to the point of exhaustion. However, Xiao Yan had endured this bitter struggle. Despite his endurance, his mind had become blurry at this moment…
Hei Qing"s eyes were anxiously staring at the disheveled Xiao Yan. His fist slowly tightened. He was aware that Xiao Yan was already at his limit. Xiao Yan"s mind had been extremely tense during this period of time and had never relaxed even a little. Continuing like this would cause him great damage.
"This fellow is really extremely ruthless to himself. If the matter this time around can be resolved, I, old Hei, will become sworn brothers with you and fight anyone that you ask me to…" Hei Qing softly muttered to himself. Even someone as proud as him had no choice but to be impressed by Xiao Yan.
"Bang!"
Hei Qing"s voice had just sounded when an earth-shaking sound was transmitted from the distance. Immediately, a ferocious aura rushed over with lightning-like speed. Before the figure had arrived, a wild and unchecked laugh rolled around like thunder.
"Ha ha, it is actually here!"
After the wild and rampant laughter was transmitted over from the distance, that figure arrived near the volcano within a couple of flashes. After which, it slowly reduced its speed. Everyone glanced over and saw that it was a man wearing dark-golden armor. The man"s eyes were golden in color. His face also contained a faint fierceness.
"The fourth commander of the Dragon Armor army, Xia Sha?"
Hei Qing was slightly startled when he saw this person. He immediately frowned. With a gentle wave of his hand, over a dozen figures rushed out of the surrounding mountain forests. They cautiously watched this man called Xia Sha.
"Hei Qing? Hee hee, it is unexpected that I have meet you here…"
Xia Sha watched Hei Qing standing in front of him. Both of his eyes narrowed, but he did not say any unnecessary words. With a wave of his hand, many figures with great murderous intent charged forward from behind him. A mighty dragon roar reverberated across the sky.
Hei Qing"s expression sank when he saw them. He nodded and the dozen plus experts from the Eastern Dragon Island swiftly rushed out. They blocked those human figures wearing dark-golden dragon armor.
"Hei Qing, obediently hand over that great person. Otherwise, blood will flow like a river through your Eastern Dragon Island today!"
Xia Sha loudly laughed. His body flashed and appeared about a dozen meters in front of Hei Qing. They looked at each other. Sparks shot between their eyes and a frightening energy quietly poured out.
"We will have to see whether you, Xia Sha, has the qualifications to s.n.a.t.c.h this person!"
Hei Qing"s expression was dark and solemn. His fist was suddenly clenched and he threw a ruthless punch. A dark-black line was immediately formed. Soon after, this dark-black spatial crack rapidly swam toward Xia Sha.
"Hmph!"
Xia Sha also let out a cold snort when he saw Hei Qing"s attack. His body did not give in a little as he suddenly threw a punch that violently collided with the dark-black line.
"Bang!"
An incomparably powerful force spread out in a ripple. Xia Sha"s body trembled before swiftly stabilizing. His foot stomped on the sky, and his body appeared beside Hei Qing in a ghost-like fas.h.i.+on. A ferocious storm-like attack was launched with lightning-like speed.
Hei Qing let out a cold laugh when faced with Xia Sha"s attack. He let out that cold laugh and did not give in. Instead, he collided head-on with Xia Sha.
"Bang bang bang!"
The two figures violently collided together in the sky. Each time a fist moved, it would cause the surrounding air to emit a sonic boom.
The only quiet place had also become chaotic when the two began to fight. However, the skinny figure seated in front of the large cauldron did not show the slightest activity despite this…
"Bang!"
Two figures collided in the air. Fighting energy shook and tore s.p.a.ce itself, forming a hundred-foot-wide dark-black hole. These two fighting figures also separated upon contact before pulling back.
"It is really unexpected… the current you has also advanced to the Ban Sheng cla.s.s…" Man Yan"s footsteps staggered back. The deep-purple dragon scales on his body had become much dimmer at this moment. Both of his eyes stared at Zhu Li a short distance away as he spoke in a deep voice.
Zhu Li"s face was without expression. His strength was similar to that of Man Yan, but Man Yan possessed a special secret technique that could turn him into a half-dragon half-human for combat, making him quite troublesome to deal with. Hence, it was quite a difficult task to defeat the other party.
"Zhu Li, do not continue any pointless resistance. The strength of your Eastern Dragon Island is the weakest among the four islands. Currently, the three islands are working together. There is no way for all of you to resist. You should hand the person over…" Man Yan slowly said.
"If the Elders of my Eastern Dragon Island hadn"t entered the emptiness to train while the First Elder and the Second Elder are undertaking a deep retreat, forget about you, even the three great dragon kings would not dare to come here!" Zhu Li coldly laughed.
"Ha ha, Zhu Li, you should also be aware that it is only an "if"…"
Zhu Li"s cold laugh had just rang out when a soft laugh was suddenly transmitted from empty s.p.a.ce. Zhu Li"s expression immediately became ugly when this soft laugh was heard. His eyes stared intently at empty s.p.a.ce, "Northern Dragon Island… has finally appeared huh!"
The empty s.p.a.ce suddenly emitted numerous green lights in front Zhu Li"s focused eyes. The green light rapidly became bigger. Numerous human figures rode the green light. They carried a monstrous aura as they appeared in the sky above the dragon island, wave after wave of rus.h.i.+ng wind could be heard.
"It seems that I am late. However, it is fortunate that I did not miss the main event…"
A green-robed elder in the sky looked at the chaotic Ancient Dragon Island. He involuntarily smiled as he spoke.
"Qing Yan."
Zhu Li"s heart completely sank when he saw this green-robed elder. These three great dragon kings did indeed act in a grand manner. They had actually dispatched one Ban Sheng and two experts at the peak of the Dou Zun cla.s.s. It seemed that they really intended on taking Zi Yan at all cost.
The old man called Qing Yan glanced at the gloomy-faced Zhu Li after he appeared. He laughed before turning to the deepest part of the dragon island. He said, "Elder Man Yan, you will block Zhu Li. The old me shall personally bring that great person who possesses a royal bloodline away…"
Qing Yan moved after uttering those words. He turned into a light figure that rushed toward the deepest part of this dragon island. Zhu Li became extremely furious upon seeing this. However, Man Yan blocked him before he could give chase. Man Yan"s dragon claws danced, cutting through the air to rush toward Zhu Li.
"b.a.s.t.a.r.d!"
Zhu Li was furious after being blocked by Man Yan. Monstrous Dou Qi explosively surged out of his body. Zhu Li ruthlessly rushed toward the Man Yan.
While Zhu Li was blocked by Man Yan, that old man called Qing Yan appeared above the volcano within a couple of flashes.
Qing Yan glanced at Xiao Yan, who was seated in front of the large cauldron. His eyes then paused on the interior of the large cauldron. His brows were knit slightly as he muttered, "That is the great person who possesses a royal bloodline huh? She is only a child. However, the pressure of her bloodline already gives me a clue to her ident.i.ty."
"Bring the person away first. Unexpected occurrences might happen if we delay."
Qing Yan was unwilling to remain for long after arriving. His body moved, and he was just about to attack when a figure flashed and appeared a short distance in front of him. That figure was Tie Jian zun-zhe. He was without expression. His hand tightly held his metal sword while staring at Qing Yan. An indifferent feeling quietly spread…
"You are seeking death!"
Qing Yan knit his brows when he saw Tie Jian zun-zhe blocking him. With his strength at the peak of the Dou Zun cla.s.s, he would naturally not be concerned with Tie Jian zun-zhe. He waved his sleeve and an energy storm appeared in front of him. It rushed toward Tie Jian zun-zhe in a lightning-like fas.h.i.+on.
"Chi!"
Tie Jian zun-zhe"s expression remained indifferent. It appeared as though he could not see the gap between him and Qing Yan. He raised his large sword up and immediately hacked it down in a simple manner.
The sword landed. Tie Jian zun-zhe"s expression immediately became weary. It was as though all of his Dou Qi had disappeared with this sword. At the same time, a palm-sized light emitted a "chi" sound as it rushed from the tip of his sword. Finally, it collided with that storm.
"Bang!"
The two first stilled upon collision. Soon after, a frightening energy whirlwind explosively surged out.
"Grug!"
The light sword was above the storm. The weary-faced Tie Jian zun-zhe immediately spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. His body appeared to suffer a heavy blow, and he landed in the forest below.
"You really don"t know your limits."
The corner of Qing Yan"s mouth was lifted in disdain after all it took was a wave of his hand to defeat Tie Jian zun-zhe. Someone of Tie Jian zun-zhe"s strength dared to show himself. He really was seeking death.
"Brat, stop your flame…"
Qing Yan stepped through empty s.p.a.ce after defeating Tie Jian zun-zhe. He slowly walked toward Xiao Yan and indifferently ordered him.
However, the shriveled Xiao Yan appeared to have not heard his voice. His blood-filled eyes were staring intently at the interior of the large cauldron.
"Another one who seeks death…"
Qing Yan"s footsteps slowly halted beside Xiao Yan. He shook his head when he received no response. He slowly raised his hand. Dou Qi surged as he ruthlessly smashed at the top of Xiao Yan"s head.
While Qing Yan"s hand was violently smas.h.i.+ng down, the tightly shut eyes of the girl within the cauldron were suddenly opened. An icy-cold voice that contained an immeasurable amount of pressure resounded beside Qing Yan"s ear. It was like thunder that reverberated through his soul, causing his body to instantly still.
"If he loses even a strand of hair, you shall use your life as repayment!"
Chapter 1307: Dragon Emperor, Zi Yan
The icy cry that resounded beside Qing Yan"s ear was not loud, but at this instant, it caused his soul to violently tremble because the cry contained a pressure that he was unable to resist. This kind of pressure originated from his soul and his bloodline…
"A matured royal bloodline…"
A paleness surfaced on Qing Yan"s face the moment his body stiffened. His hand, which was close to landing on the top of Xiao Yan"s head, suddenly halted. He did not hesitate even a little as his toes pressed against empty air to explosively pull back.
"Chi!"
While Qing Yan"s figure pulled back, a purple-golden pillar suddenly shot out of the large cauldron. It penetrated empty s.p.a.ce, and within the blink of an eye, it smashed into Qing Yan"s body.
"Bang!"
The purple-golden light exploded on Qing Yan"s body. A frightening wind caused his throat to feel sweet as he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. His body ended up flying back in a miserable manner.
While Qing Yan was sent flying, Xia Sha and the other experts, who were fighting with Hei Qing"s group around the volcano, experienced a drastic change. They hurriedly lifted their heads, and their eyes looked to the large cauldron, which was surrounded by a flame. A lovely figure vaguely surfaced from that spot. When that delicate figure appeared, they could clearly sense the blood within their bodies showing signs of boiling. They almost could not help but kneel in the sky after being driven by this boiling feeling.
"The true royal bloodline… has been awakened…"
Hei Qing"s eyes looked to the large cauldron as he muttered with excitement.
The fiercely burning flame within the large cauldron was slowly extinguished in front of the many eyes present. A tall figure slowly appeared in front of everyone.
The lady who had appeared was wearing a purple-golden robe. A dragon and a phoenix were dancing on the robe. They appeared as though they were alive, emitting a n.o.ble aura that could not be hidden. The figure was tall and possessed long purple hair that poured down her body like a waterfall. Her hair spread over her narrow waist and reached her b.u.t.tocks.
The lady was extremely beautiful. Her purple eyes had transformed into a purple-golden color. They appeared mysterious, containing a magical charm. Under the gaze of these purple-golden eyes, it was as though the entire world would submit to her…
The current Zi Yan no longer possessed the appearance of a little girl. Instead, she had turned into a mature lady, whose beautiful appearance could bring disaster to a country or a city.
Numerous eyes were initially absent-minded because of Zi Yan"s n.o.ble aura. Their eyes gathered on the spot behind her. A pair of ten-foot-long purple-golden wings were gently being flapped. Wind was created and the sound of thunder was vaguely emitted when the wings were flapped, shaking one"s very soul.
"Heavenly Phoenix wings… Ancient Dragon body…"
The excitement on Hei Qing"s face grew even denser when he saw the pair of purple-gold wings on Zi Yan"s back. A moment later, he suddenly knelt in the sky. His respectful voice contained a devotion that originated from his heart.
"Greetings to your majesty, Dragon Emperor!"
"Greetings to your majesty, Dragon Emperor!"
After Hei Qing spoke, the experts from the Eastern Dragon Island immediately knelt down with wild expressions. They all gave their greetings in an orderly manner.
Xia Sha, Qing Yan, and the other experts from the other islands also revealed a different expression when they saw this scene. They were not members of the Eastern Dragon Island. Due to them having submitted to the three great dragon kings for a long period of time, they did not act like Hei Qing and the rest despite having sensed the pressure that originated from their soul and bloodline.
"Xia Sha, Qing Yan, all of you are really bold. You are not kneeling down after seeing the Dragon Emperor!" Hei Qing turned his head suddenly and furiously yelled at Qing Yan"s group.
"Ha…"
Qing Yan and Xia Sha dryly chuckled when they heard Hei Qing"s furious cry. Their blood was completely suppressed upon being looked at by the purple-golden eyes from a distance. This kind of pressure was far stronger than the pressure from the bodies of the three great dragon kings.
"We have seen the Dragon Emperor, but we are all the subordinates of the dragon kings. We will come and meet the Dragon Emperor in the future when we have the time…"
The two of them exchanged looks before hardening their skin. After uttering these words, the both of them no longer dared to remain any longer. Their bodies swiftly withdrew.
"b.a.s.t.a.r.ds!"
Hei Qing was extremely furious when he saw these people turning around to flee. He was just about to give chase when Zi Yan, who had just stepped out of the large cauldron, waved her hand. The purple-golden wings on her back were flapped and her body appeared in front of Xiao Yan in a ghost-like fas.h.i.+on. When she saw his blood covered eyes and stiffened hands, her purple-gold eyes, which always seemed to contain an endless amount of n.o.bility, finally displayed a fluctuation.
"Rest first… it has been tough on you."
Zi Yan"s hand was gently placed on Xiao Yan"s forehead. A rich purple-golden light materialized from Zi Yan"s body. It followed her finger and swiftly entered Xiao Yan"s body. Within the blink of an eye, his body was wrapped by a purple-golden light. Xiao Yan"s blood covered eyes were slowly shut.
"Great Dragon Emperor, it is all thanks to little brother"s tireless efforts during this period of time that the Dragon Phoenix crystal has melted…" Hei Qing rushed forward and respectfully explained the situation.
"Aye, I know…"
Zi Yan gently nodded her head. After having transformed to her current form, it seemed that her character had become completely different than before. Her indifferent coldness seemed to contain a n.o.bility that was comparable with that of the world. In the face of this aura, even Hei Qing did not dare to treat her as that mischievous little girl from back then. Instead, he regarded her as the new Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon tribe.
"Take good care of him and allow him to rest properly. Leave the matter of the dragon island to me…" Zi Yan handed over Xiao Yan, who was still covered by a purple-gold light, and gave an order
"Understood!"
Hei Qing hurriedly supported Xiao Yan in a respectful manner upon hearing this. After which, he held Xiao Yan in his arms as he swiftly pulled back.
After Hei Qing and Xiao Yan withdrew, the purple-golden eyes of Zi Yan drifted around the Ancient Dragon Island, which was still embroiled in numerous fights. The wings behind her were gently flapped. Her lovely figure immediately appeared high in the sky, appearing as though she had teleported. She looked down at all the battles from high above. A rich purple-golden light continued to spread from within her body like an ocean wave. It scattered over every corner of the Ancient Dragon Island like rain.
"This is… what a powerful bloodline pressure."
"Such a pressure is something that even the three great dragon kings do not possess…"
"That is… Dragon Emperor?"
All the battlegrounds within the Ancient Dragon Island halted almost instantly when the purple-golden light spread. Everyone was completely stunned. While being bathed in this kind of purple-golden light, they could sense that even the blood within their bodies had suddenly slowed.
"This…"
Man Yan"s eyes were shocked as he looked to the sky. The dragon claws, dragon arms, etc. on his body began to transform under the purple-gold light. In the blink of an eye, he once again returned to the appearance of a regular old man. Even his aura had become a lot more sluggish.
"Has it really succeeded…"
Elder Zhu Li was stunned as he studied the figure in the sky. A moment later, an excitement that was difficult to restrain swiftly surged into his heart. Both of his legs slowly knelt in the sky, old tears fell.
"A Dragon Emperor has finally appeared in the Ancient Void Dragon tribe…"
Bang bang!
Numerous figures in the sky, on the ground, and around the mountain respectfully and sincerely knelt at this moment. Even some of the weaker experts from the other three islands hesitated for a moment before they were finally unable to resist the pressure that originated from their blood and soul. Their legs were bent, and they suddenly knelt.
The Ancient Dragon tribe did not kneel to the heavens or the earth. In their hearts, the true G.o.d was the Dragon Emperor, who possessed a perfect royal bloodline!
At this moment, many were willing to give up everything because of their inherited bloodline and the faith of their souls. The fact that the Ancient Dragon tribe had been split for many years and that quite a number of experts from the three dragon islands possessed a majestic aura of the three great dragon kings didn"t matter.
"With the appearance of the Dragon Emperor, the three great dragon kings are really going to panic…"
Man Yan softly sighed. Although someone as strong as him did not kneel at this moment, he still bowed his body to figure in the distant sky.
"The matter today has completely failed. With the great Dragon Emperor present on the Eastern Dragon Island, the elites of the other three islands no longer possess even the slightest fighting strength…" Man Yan"s eyes were similarly grave as he exchanged glances with Xia Sha. An ordinary tribe member of the Ancient Void Dragon tribe was unable to attack the Dragon Emperor. Even someone of their strength would not dare to do something this outrageous.
"The commanders from the three islands. Leave with your people within ten breaths" time…"
While the two of them were sighing, a calm voice that was filled with a prestige that could not be resisted slowly descended from the distant sky.
Man Yan and Xia Ao bitterly laughed upon hearing these words. Man Yan turned his head to look at Zhu Li. He softly said, "The persistence of the Eastern Dragon Island is perhaps correct. However, all of you should be careful in the future. The three great dragon kings are all people filled with wild ambition. They will not allow the great Dragon Emperor to unite the Ancient Dragon tribe."
Man Yan ceased remaining any longer after he spoke. He waved his hand and led the many human figures into the empty s.p.a.ce outside of the Eastern Dragon Island. The people from the other two islands also hurriedly followed. They did not dare to hesitate even a little.
"After you return, inform the three great dragon kings that the Ancient Void Dragon tribe has only had a single Dragon Emperor since ancient times. There are no dragon kings… when the time comes, this emperor will personally retrieve the trace of royal bloodline in them!"
The figure that was covered by a purple-golden light in the sky once again spoke when the experts from the three islands fled into the empty s.p.a.ce.
The bodies of Man Yan"s group involuntarily trembled when these words entered their ears. It seemed that a great change would occur within the Ancient Void Dragon tribe very soon… this new great Dragon Emperor was infuriated by the arrogant and domineering actions of the three great dragon kings.
The fury of a Dragon Emperor would shake the world…
Chapter 1308: Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor
A blurry conscious drifted within the purple-golden light. Numerous icy-cool auras seeped out of the light before merging with the conscious…
This kind of a.s.similation continued for a long time before the purple-golden light finally became dim. The icy aura also weakened until it finally disappeared.
Following the scattering of the purple-golden light, the blurry conscious emitted a faint coolness. The conscious finally began to awaken…
Sunlight scattered into the s.p.a.cious room. It penetrated the window and left behind numerous light spots on the ground.
A human figure was quietly lying on a bed. The figure"s tightly shut eyes suddenly trembled. They soon opened with some difficulty.
When his eyes were opened, the glaring sunlight caused Xiao Yan"s to knit his brows. He shook his head and the churning memories in his mind immediately surged over like floodwater, causing his head to vaguely feel some pain.
"This place is…"
Xiao Yan sat up from the bed. His eyes were at a loss as they swept around him. He recalled that he ought to be refining the Dragon Phoenix crystal for Zi Yan, and he seemed to recall that the Ancient Dragon Island had been attacked!
"Zi Yan!"
Xiao Yan was startled when he recalled Zi Yan. His palms pressed on the bed. He had just sat up when he heard a "creak" sound. The hard bed was forcefully turned into dust. He momentarily became stunned. He looked at his hands in a startled manner. At this moment, he realized that his physical strength seemed to have suddenly soared.
"This… what happened?"
Xiao Yan knit his brows. He lifted his sleeve, only to discover that there was a faint purple-golden color vaguely visible beneath his skin. At a glance, it appeared like metal, giving one the thought that it was extremely hard.
"Creak…"
While Xiao Yan was feeling at a loss because of the changes in his body, the door to the room was pushed opened. Two figures swiftly walked in. They rejoiced upon seeing that Xiao Yan had woken up. He laughed, "Little friend Xiao Yan, you have finally awakened."
"Elder Zhu Li…"
Xiao Yan hurriedly got up when he saw the old man enter the room with Hei Qing behind him. Xiao Yan cupped his hands to the two of them and smiled.
"Ha ha, little friend Xiao Yan need not be this polite. You have done our Ancient Void Dragon clan a great favor. We are not worthy of such politeness." Elder Zhu Li waved his hand and laughed.
"Zi Yan has succeeded?"
Xiao Yan"s heart moved upon hearing these words. He hurriedly asked.
"Yes." Zhu Li grinned and nodded. Anyone could see his current joy.
"Where is Zi Yan?" Xiao Yan"s eyes swept around as he asked in a stunned manner.
"The great Dragon Emperor has yet to completely absorb all of the energy within the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit. After appearing and defeating those who had come to invade, she undertook a retreat. It is likely that the retreat will be quite long this time around." Elder Zhu Li laughed.
Xiao Yan nodded upon hearing this explanation, but still felt a little disappointed. His heart wasn"t able to relax without being able to see the girl.
"There appears to have been some changes to my body?" Xiao Yan"s hand gently rubbed his arm before he suddenly asked a question with some hesitation.
"Ha ha, has little friend Xiao Yan discovered it…" Elder Zhu Li smiled and continued, "This was done by the great Dragon Emperor. She inserted a portion of the Dragon Phoenix strength into your body and activated the Ancient Dragon essence blood that you had consumed. Thus, your physical body has been strengthened. The strength of your current should not be inferior to that of a Magical Beast that has reached the Dou Zun cla.s.s…"
Surprise flashed across Xiao Yan"s eyes. No wonder he had sensed that something was not quite right. His physical body had strengthened an insane amount.
"The Dragon Phoenix strength is not as simple as you have imagined. Focus your mind and activate that unfamiliar strength within your body. See just what will happen…" Elder Zhu Li spoke in a mysterious manner.
"Ugh…"
Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment upon hearing his words. He nodded and shut both of his eyes. After focusing his mind, he swiftly found the foreign energy lingering within his flesh and activated it…
With the activation of this energy, Xiao Yan suddenly sensed that his entire body was emitting a sore feeling. It felt as though a countless number of ants were biting his entire body, causing his heart to be startled. He hurriedly opened his eyes. He was shocked to see that every part of his body except for his head had formed a countless number of purple-golden dragon scales…
These dragon scales covered Xiao Yan"s body, appearing just like armor. They seemed to be indestructible.
"These are the dragon scale clothes. It is a defensive skill that the Ancient Void Dragon tribe possesses. However, your dragon scale clothes are not ordinary. Instead, they are a high grade Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor…" Elder Zhu Li smiled as he studied the surprise that surfaced on Xiao Yan"s face.
"Hee hee, this Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor is good stuff. With this thing along with your actual strength, you will only suffer a minor injury even if you receive a punch from the ninth Tianzun of the Hall of Souls." Hei Qing laughed. His tone appeared a little envious. He knew a lot about this Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor from the ancient books that only a member of the Ancient Void Dragon had access to.
The shock on Xiao Yan"s face was slowly withdrawn. He clenched his hand out of curiosity. His heart felt a strong indestructible feeling.
"It is indeed good stuff…"
Xiao Yan was aware that his defensive strength had increased by two or three levels because of this Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor. An attack below that of a six star Dou Zun was unable to cause him any harm. Even if he met an expert like the ninth Tianzun and was. .h.i.t a couple of times, he would not end up with any overly serious injury.
"This Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor will usually hide under your skin. It will immediately appear when you activate it…" Elder Zhu Li laughed.
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded. A thought pa.s.sed through his mind and the purple-golden scales swiftly returned beneath his skin. They completely disappeared amid an icy-cold feeling.
After manipulating the Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor to appear and hide, Xiao Yan gradually became familiar with it. His heart became more pleased with this thing.
"That"s right, where is Qing Lin?"
After playing with this Dragon Phoenix Armour for awhile, Xiao Yan finally withdrew his attention and asked in an uncertain manner.
"Ha ha, that girl has the soul of an Ancient Heavenly Serpent within her body. Moreover, it the most ferocious nine-headed Heavenly Serpent among the Ancient Heavenly Serpents. This fellow"s natural state is extremely brutal. Even though that girl can rely on the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils to control it, the nine-headed Heavenly Serpent will definitely bite back as its strength gradually recovers. It will try control her…" Zhu Li fondled his beard as he spoke with a smile.
"Oh?" Xiao Yan"s expression also changed a little when he heard this reply. It was unexpected that it was not possible to subdue the nine-headed Heavenly Serpent even with the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.
"Since that little girl is your friend, we will naturally help her. We have allowed her to train in the Ancient Dragon Tomb after you ended up unconscious. That place is where the many ancient dragons over the generations rest. The dragon aura there is extremely vigorous. It can suppress the nine-headed Heavenly Serpent"s soul, allowing it to be refined and absorbed…" Zhu Li smiled as he gave an explanation, "Therefore, there is no need for you to worry. Once that little girl completely refines the nine-headed Heavenly Serpent, her strength will soar. It will be very easy for her to gain the strength of the nine-headed Heavenly Serpent"s soul since she is in possession of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils."
Xiao Yan quietly nodded. Qin Ling was merely a one star Dou Zun. However, she was able to fight with a six star Dou Zun after borrowing the strength of the nine-headed Heavenly Serpent"s soul. If she were able to refine and absorb it, it was likely that she would, at the very least, become a five star Dou Zun…
Xiao Yan involuntarily smiled and shook his head when he thought of this. If one put it in this manner, this girl"s strength would soar by at least four stars. This was far faster than him absorbing a Heavenly Flame. The Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils were indeed worthy of being called the best pupils in the world…
"In that case, I will remain on the Ancient Dragon Island for a period of time. If we meet something like what happened last time, I will be able to lend a hand…" Since Qing Lin was still training, it was naturally not appropriate for Xiao Yan to leave alone. He mused for a moment before revealing his plan.
"Ha ha, you are naturally welcome to stay. The great Dragon Emperor instructed us to treat little friend Xiao Yan as a VIP before she left on her retreat. None of us will dare to slight you even a little. After her appearance, the old me sent news to summon the Elders of the clan, who are training in the empty s.p.a.ce. These old fellows did not wish to get involved while the Ancient Void Dragon tribe was split. They had left and have not returned after many years. However, with the great Dragon Emperor appearing once again, it is likely that they will return…" Zhu Li fondled his beard and laughed. "Once these fellows return, the Eastern Dragon Island will be impregnable unless the three great dragon kings arrive…"
Xiao Yan"s heart moved when he heard this. It seemed that this Ancient Void Dragon clan, which had been quiet for many years, was finally beginning to act. Should they be united once again, it was likely that their strength would soar once more. At that time, it would return to being an ultimate faction…
"That"s right. Elder Zhu Li, may I know if there is anywhere within empty s.p.a.ce where thunderbolts gather?"
Xiao Yan mused for a moment before suddenly asking a question. The Sky Demon Puppet within his Storage Ring had nearly been crippled by that expert from the Profound Sky Sect. It could no longer be used to fight. However, by using the strength of lightning the Sky Demon Puppet could be repaired. Pill Lightning could only be attracted by a tier 7 or tier 8 medicinal pill, which were a little too troublesome.
Pill Lightning would not do. Therefore, he could only consider natural lightning. However such lightning was extremely rare in the outside world, and the lightning there was too weak and too little. They could not provide the Sky Demon Puppet with sufficient energy. Hence, he could only place his attention on the empty realm. This was another realm. Its danger was far greater than the Central Plains. However, this danger contained a lot of mystery.
Elder Zhu Li was slightly startled upon hearing Xiao Yan"s words. He contemplated the question for a while before slowly nodding his head in front of Xiao Yan"s joyful eyes.
"There is indeed a spot within empty s.p.a.ce near the Eastern Dragon Island where thunderbolts gather…"
Chapter 1309: Void Lightning Pool
"Swoos.h.!.+"
An enormous light shadow rushed through empty s.p.a.ce like lightning. A strange ripple spread from this light figure and blocked the omnipresent tearing force that was being emitted from the emptiness.
The light figure gradually approached. Only then would one discover that it was an enormous black dragon. A figure was seated on the head of the large dragon. That figure appeared to be Xiao Yan.
"The Ancient Void Dragon is worthy of its name. Only they are able to roam around as they please within this empty realm. If some other Magical Beast or human expert tried to roam like this, they would not be able to move so smoothly even if they could fly within this place for short distances."
Xiao Yan looked at the empty s.p.a.ce that was swiftly flying by. His mouth could not resist letting out a low exclamation. A spatial collapse could occur within this empty realm at any moment. Moreover, the omnipresent tearing force could tear an ordinary elite Dou Zun into pieces. Unless one possessed the ability to preserve one"s life, there were seldom anyone who dared to travel within this emptiness.
"Little brother Xiao Yan, we should be able to reach the "Void Lightning Pool" that third Elder mentioned…" During the time that Xiao Yan was muttering to himself, that enormous black dragon suddenly spoke with the human language. That tone was surprisingly that of Hei Qing.
"Aye."
Xiao Yan nodded slightly. His heart vaguely felt some antic.i.p.ation. That so-called "Void Lightning Pool" was where lightning gathered according to Elder Zhu Li. It was rumored that that s.p.a.ce was extremely mysterious. It emitted a natural suction force that caused a large amount of energy to gather in chaos before eventually forming into a countless number of thunderbolts. It was usually quite a dangerous area. If Xiao Yan hadn"t been so insistent, Elder Zhu Li would not have mentioned it.
Hei Qing swung his huge tail in empty s.p.a.ce and his enormous body shot forward in a lightning-like manner. In the blink of an eye, a bright glow formed as his body disappeared at the end of the emptiness…
"Chi!"
Xiao Yan"s eyes narrowed when he sensed the whistling wild wind that rushed by his ears. A moment later, he discovered that the end of the empty s.p.a.ce had begun to vaguely leak a flickering silver light. There was an unusually wild and violent energy materializing there.
"Have we arrived…"
Xiao Yan"s heart moved as he sensed this somewhat familiar energy. He slowly stood up on the enormous dragon head as his eyes stared at the silver l.u.s.ter.
The silver l.u.s.ter was rapidly growing. A rumbling thunder also resonated next to Xiao Yan"s ears in an earth-shaking manner.
"Hiss…"
Xiao Yan took in the scene in front of him while standing on the enormous dragonhead. His eyes were filled with shock.
A nearly ten-thousand-foot-large "lake" appeared in front of Xiao Yan. However, the interior of the "lake" did not consist of ordinary water. Instead, it was filled with bright silver thunderbolts…
This was a lightning pool that had been formed from thunderbolts!
Loud rolling thunder roared from the lightning pool as Xiao Yan stood in front of it. It caused one"s heart to trembled. Anyone standing at this spot would feel exceptionally small.
"What a dense thunderbolt strength…"
Xiao Yan slowly recovered from this shock a long while later as he muttered to himself. The thunderbolt strength contained within this lightning pool was far stronger than all of the Pill Lightning attracted during the Pill Gathering.
"It is indeed a dangerous place. Little brother Xiao Yan, are you certain you wish to train here?"
The enormous dragon that Hei Qing had transformed into studied this s.p.a.cious lightning pool with astonished eyes. The energy of this place caused even him to feel a little afraid. He had not expected this empty s.p.a.ce, which was not very far from the Eastern Dragon Island, to be so dangerous.
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded. With this lightning pool, he believed that he would be able to repair the damaged Sky Demon Puppet and rapidly increase the strength of the remaining ten Demon Puppets. It would not be impossible for them to be strengthened until they became Sky Demon Puppets.
If they were able to really reach that stage, Xiao Yan would possess eleven Sky Demon Puppets. This was equivalent to eleven elite Dou Zuns. This lineup was really quite powerful…
"Old brother Hei Qing, I will enter first. I will send a signal if something happens." Xiao Yan was anxious to enter the pool. He spoke to Hei Qing with a grin.
Hei Qing was helpless when he saw that Xiao Yan really wanted to enter the lightning pool. He could only nod his head and say, "I will guard the lightning pool during this period of time until you finish your training. If you meet any unexpected problems, you"ll release the signal we agreed upon earlier, and I will enter and rescue you…"
"Ha ha, in that case, I will trouble old brother Hei Qing."
Xiao Yan grinned. He understood that these were the instructions that Elder Zhu Li had given Hei Qing. He ceased saying anything more and gave one last smile and nod. His toes pressed against the enormous dragon"s head, and his body rushed forward with lightning-like speed. A Heavenly Flame swiftly surged and wrapped around his body.
"Splash…"
The moment Xiao Yan charged into the lightning pool, many thunderbolts began to rush over like snakes. These bolts of lightning smashed toward Xiao Yan, but only emitted a slight m.u.f.fled sound when they came into contact with the Heavenly Flames. Finally, they would be annihilated. Although the thunderbolts were mighty, they were still inferior when compared with a Heavenly Flame that possessed a destructive strength. This qualification and ability is what allowed Xiao Yan to charge into this lightning pool alone.
A powerful glow erupted around the large black dragon when he saw Xiao Yan land into the lightning pool without a problem. The dragon swiftly turned into a strong figure. Both of his legs were crossed and he sat down within the empty s.p.a.ce. His eyes focused on the interior of the lightning pool…
"Bang bang bang!"
Silver snake-like thunderbolts continued to detonate within the lightning sea. Xiao Yan quietly stood within the protection of the Heavenly Flame. The surrounding thunderbolts had perhaps become afraid of the strength of the Heavenly Flame since there were not as many thunderbolts wildly attacking Xiao Yan now.
Seeing that the lightning pool did not riot because of his entry, Xiao Yan also sighed in relief within his heart. He sensed the surrounding thunderbolt strength, hesitated for a moment and finally lifted his foot and walked deep into the lightning pool. He walked in this manner for nearly a thousand feet or so before he finally came to a stop. The lightning strength of this place was quite rich. Moreover, it vaguely gave Xiao Yan a kind of partially present pressure.
"If I venture deeper, it is likely that the thunderbolt strength would be even more terrifying. At the deepest parts, it was likely that even a Heavenly Flame will not be able to block it…"
Xiao Yan revealed an expression of deep thought. This empty realm lightning pool had gathered lightning strength for countless number of years. Naturally, it was extremely terrifying. If he was careless and stir the lightning pool"s retaliation, it was likely that he would instantly be turned to ashes even with the protection of the Heavenly Flame…
"Let"s use this place…"
After deciding, Xiao Yan ceased hesitating and sat down at this place. He calmed himself down a little and waved his hand. The Sky Demon Puppet, which had been beaten by the Elder of the Profound Sky Sect until many holes were present, flashed