Chapter 136: Heading to North Dragon Island

"Ziyan, haven't we discussed this before? I asked you not to show yourself just yet."

"Even though the Eastern Dragon Island is currently in a weaker position, if they want to conquer it, they will undoubtedly suffer heavy losses. If anything were to happen to you, all of the Eastern Dragon Island's persistence would be in vain!"

Elder Zhuli said with a headache as he looked at Ziyan, who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

The people before them had clearly come specifically for Ziyan. It was even highly likely that the three other dragon islands had joined forces to come to the Eastern Dragon Island, intending to capture her, imprison her, and thereafter lord over the others without ever having to worry about a sudden emergence of the royal bloodline.

Ziyan's innate talent was terrifying. Despite not yet reaching adulthood, she already possessed such formidable strength, having attained the level of a three-star Dou Zun. If given just a few more years, Ziyan would undoubtedly break through to the Dou Sheng tier.

By that time, upon returning to the Eastern Dragon Island, she would surely be capable of leading it to unite the entire Ancient Void Dragon clan.

In fact, after repeated discussions with the other elders, it had been decided to send Ziyan away to a place where the other Ancient Void Dragons could not find her, waiting until she could fully mature.

"As the future Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon clan, if I were to cower when facing my own subordinates, where would my majesty be in the future?"

At this moment, Ziyan was exceptionally domineering, directly asserting her status as Dragon Emperor, her tone filled with disdain for the other dragon islands.

Her main purpose in returning this time was to unite the entire Ancient Void Dragon clan. To ask her to continue hiding outside for another three years? That was clearly impossible.

Through such a long period of understanding, she had a rough idea of the perils Lin An might face, and she had no desire to be completely helpless when critical moments arrived.

If possible, she was even willing to help Lin An clear away all obstacles in advance.

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"As expected of someone possessing the royal bloodline, even the words you speak are so overbearing!"

Just at that moment, another figure stepped out from the distant void, looking at Ziyan with a gaze filled with intense admiration.

Had they not discovered her in time, and had Ziyan truly been allowed to grow up, she would undoubtedly have been capable of unifying the entire Ancient Void Dragon clan in the future.

This was certainly not something the other three dragon islands wished to see.

They would rather reign supreme in their own domains than submit to anyone else. Especially after such a long time, having grown accustomed to that feeling, they were even less willing to tolerate a Dragon Emperor pressing down upon the Ancient Void Dragon clan once again.

Suddenly, rays of azure light blossomed within the ethereal space. Following that, the azure beams rapidly expanded, and a succession of figures riding upon the cyan radiance, carrying heaven-shaking auras and accompanied by the sound of tearing winds, appeared above the dragon island.

"Qing Yan."

Gazing at this robed elder in green, Zhuli's heart sank completely. The methods of those three dragon kings were indeed formidable, actually dispatching one half-sheng and two peak Dou Zun experts. It seemed they were determined to capture Ziyan at all costs.

Now, the forces from all three major dragon islands had finally fully assembled.

"She merely appears to be in her youth, yet she already possesses such terrifying bloodline pressure. The royal bloodline truly lives up to its reputation. And her cultivation level—she has actually reached the astonishing realm of a three-star Dou Zun. The royal bloodline is indeed uniquely favored by the heavens and truly enviable."

Being a three-star Dou Zun while still in her youth—what realm would she reach once she attained adulthood?

An Ancient Void Dragon of Zhuli's age had only just reached the half-sheng realm up to this day; compared to Ziyan, he could be considered utterly insignificant.

"Ziyan, you cannot go with them! Since you are the Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon clan, it is the people of the other three dragon islands who ought to come and pay homage to you instead!"

Zhuli felt a pang of regret in his heart. Had he known, he shouldn't have trusted Ziyan's words; he should have directly imprisoned her and arranged to send her away after everyone else had departed.

"It is of no consequence. Besides, I also want to see what the other three dragon islands look like now!"

Ziyan shook her shake, seemingly having resolved to follow them to the remaining three dragon islands.

"Since that is the case, then please, Lord Dragon Emperor, set forth!"

Qing Yan stood before Ziyan. Although Ziyan had restrained the vast majority of her aura, he still instinctively lowered his head.

Ziyan exerted a natural suppression over him, to the extent that it even prevented him from generating any thoughts of rebellion.

At the same time, the initial resolve within his heart began to waver.

Perhaps the persistence of the Eastern Dragon Island was correct; the Ancient Void Dragon clan of the present truly needed a Dragon Emperor to lead them back to the pinnacle of the clan.

Yet, remembering how long he had already submitted to the Northern Dragon Island, no matter the circumstances, he harbored an inner aversion to betraying it. A tangle of complex thoughts brewed within his mind.

"Since it has come to this, allow us to accompany you by your Lordship the Dragon Emperor's side. If they truly dare to harbor any malicious intentions toward you, even if it costs me this old life, I will safely escort you away from there!"

Seeing that persuading Ziyan was impossible, Zhuli changed his strategy, expressing his willingness to follow Ziyan to the other dragon islands.

Naturally, Ziyan did not refuse. Not only Zhuli, but also Hei Qing, Lin An, and a host of powerful figures from the Ancient Void Dragon clan would accompany her.

After all, this trip was not merely for a casual visit.

What she wanted to do was to directly force the so-called dragon kings of the other three dragon islands to submit to her.

To accomplish such a task without any combat strength by her side—how could that possibly work?

Qing Yan furrowed his brow slightly. Clearly, he had only intended to take Ziyan alone; as for the others, he had no desire to bring them along and invite unnecessary trouble.

However, judging by the expressions of Zhuli, Hei Qing, and the rest, if he did not take them along as well, they likely would not let Ziyan leave easily. Furthermore, that place was their stronghold after all; what could Zhuli and his followers possibly achieve even if they brought more people? They wouldn't be able to stir up any significant waves.

With this thought, Qing Yan nodded, consenting to let Ziyan be accompanied by a few experts from the Eastern Dragon Island.

"It seems the Eastern Dragon Island is growing more pathetic by the day. When did they even start mingling with humans? And such lowly humans at that!"

Soon enough, Qing Yan caught sight of Lin An, who stood closest to Ziyan. Judging by his position, which was even closer than Zhuli and the others, he naturally understood that the relationship between Ziyan and this human was extraordinary.

Yet what of it? He hadn't even reached the Dou Zun realm; even if he went, he would be no different from cannon fodder.

Following that, Qing Yan and the people from the other dragon islands cleared the path ahead, leading Ziyan and her entourage as they flew in the direction of the Northern Dragon Island.

At this moment, the Northern Dragon Island had gathered the royal bloodlines of the remaining two dragon islands. They were sitting together, quietly awaiting news of the assault on the Eastern Dragon Island. It was evident that the sudden emergence of the royal bloodline had also caught them somewhat off guard.