Emerging from Seclusion to Go to War

"What used to be lush and green mountains outside is now just a desert," Xiao Yan said, clicking his tongue.

Xun'er smiled and nodded as she refined the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame. She could sense the remaining crystals in this desolate plain. These were the products of the original World Energy being purified by the Subordinate Flame of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame. They were very beneficial to fire attribute cultivators, and ordinary people could also strengthen their bodies by refining them.

Even Dou Zong can use crystals to seek a breakthrough.

At this time, many teams were "hoeing the earth" on the Demonic Flame Plain, searching for Demonic Flame Crystals.

With a sweep of his Soul Power, Xiao Yan took in the entire Demonic Flame Plain and found... Dan Chen and Gu Xing.

Gu Xing appears to be the commander of the Black Annihilation Army of the Gu Clan on the Demonic Flame Plain. He commands a group of Dou Zong, each of whom leads a team of Dou Zong Dou Wang, searching for the Demonic Flame Crystals with a Flame Seal.

The Flame Seal was planted by Dan Chen and possesses a trace of the power of the Fallen Heart Flame. It is extremely sensitive to Demonic Flame Crystals and greatly enhances the efficiency of the Black Annihilation Army.

The Yan Clan, Yao Clan Pill Tower, and Burning Flame Valley also sent people to explore the Demonic Flame Plain. The Soul Clan did not come; the ones tilling the land were the Soul Hall Venerable Elder and a group of soul beings.

The various factions divided up the Demonic Flame Plain, each cultivating their own territory, but there were one or two who stood out and behaved in a particularly unique way.

In Xiao Yan's perception, the group from the Soul Hall didn't seem to be looking for the Demonic Flame Crystals, but rather for other teams digging the land...

Hmm... that's not a bad way to find Demonic Flame Crystals.

It must be said that the Soul Hall is truly a dedicated villain; they always fall short in everything they do, and they are bound to annoy people.

After glancing at it briefly, Xiao Yan did not personally participate.

This can be considered a tacit understanding between major forces: if they send out Dou Zun in the Dou Zun battlefield, they send out Dou Zong in the Dou Zun Dou Zong. Otherwise, if the Dou Sheng on both sides are focused on fighting the Dou Zun and Dou Zong on the other side, then the entire force will end up with only those Dou Sheng staring at each other.

The two tore through space and returned to the Ancient Realm.

The Ancient Realm remained unchanged; the Demonic Flame Descends seemed to have caused little disturbance. However, both of them could sense that the Dou Sheng Expert who had been in seclusion for years to break through were emerging from their seclusion, ready to fight at any time.

Their return did not cause much of a stir; they simply informed Gu Yuan.

Gu Yuan was very satisfied that Xun'er was able to successfully refine the demon fire, and obtaining the Soul of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame was an unexpected delight. In comparison, the minor damage to the Ancient Cauldron could be completely ignored.

"In the past two and a half years, Zi Yan has also made great progress in her cultivation. She is currently preparing to return to Ancient Dragon Island to unify the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. You two can also visit the Ancient Void Dragon Clan while you're there. If needed, lend her a hand." Gu Yuan said without looking up, holding the Ancient Cauldron.

Zi Yan has become arrogant, but my Gu Clan's investment cannot go to waste. You take Xun'er to help, and while you're at it, take a look at the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's inventory over the years. Don't be polite to them.

Xiao Yan understood Gu Yuan's meaning and replied, "How strong is the Ancient Void Dragon Clan?"

"Several late-stage three-star warriors can barely contend with Four-star Dou Sheng thanks to their strong physical bodies." Gu Yuan frowned, noticing that the Ancient Cauldron seemed to be more than just slightly damaged.

Xiao Yan was immediately relieved, no longer worried about things going wrong, and left with Xun'er.

All that remained was Gu Yuan scratching his head, unsure how to repair the Ancient Cauldron, and the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame soul sealed within it, like a lamb to the Ancient Cauldron.

Zi Yan has now broken through to the Four-star Dou Sheng, and her Dragon Emperor Bloodline has been fully developed, which is also the source of her confidence.

The two people and the dragon traveled through the void in a boat, heading towards East Dragon Island.

On the way, Zi Yan gave the two a general introduction to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. There was a Great Elder on East Dragon Island who was in the Late Three-Star Dou Saint and had been in seclusion for many years.

The enemies are the other three Dragon Island: the three Dragon Kings of the West, South, and North. They all possess the bloodline bestowed by the Dragon Emperor and are all slightly stronger than the Great Elder. The North Dragon King is even at the Peak Three-star Dou Sheng, just a hair's breadth away from the four-star level.

Theoretically speaking, with the bloodline suppression, the Three Great Dragon Kings cannot fully exert their strength. Zi Yan is like a tiger with wings, and it is not too difficult for her to fight three of them at once, but... it is not safe enough.

Dragon Island, the home of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, drifts in the void year-round. Its location on the Dou Qi Continent corresponds to its deep penetration into the Beast Region, far removed from human activity.

The Beast Region is now dominated by the Nine Nether Nether Python Clan — the Ancient Void Dragon has ceased its activities, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan was killed by Gu Yuan, and the Nine Nether Nether Python Clan is the only remaining member of the Three Great Beast Races.

However, Yao Xiaotian, the Patriarch of the Nine Nether Nether Python Clan, has already submitted to Gu Yuan...

In other words, by the time Zi Yan finished dealing with the problems of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, the Magical Beast had basically sided with the Gu Clan.

Xiao Yan was lost in thought, and time passed little by little. The warship soon arrived at East Dragon Island.

Sensing Zi Yan's presence, the Great Elder immediately emerged from seclusion to greet her— the Great Elder, who used to be in seclusion for many years, has shifted his focus in recent years.

"Your Dragon Emperor!" The Great Elder first bowed to Zi Yan, then nodded to Xiao Yan Xun'er, revealing a stiff smile.

"How is the situation now?" Zi Yan asked.

"The other Three Dragon Islands frequently come to harass us, but they are all Dou Zun; none of the Ancient Void Dragon at the Half-Saint or Dou Sheng level participate in the battle." The Great Elder paused, a look of hesitation on his face, before continuing:

"Both the South Dragon King and the West Dragon King have been invited to North Dragon Island and have been plotting something with the North Dragon King for some time now."

"It's the North Dragon King again!" Zi Yan's tone was tinged with coldness.

Among the Three Great Dragon Kings, the North Dragon King has the highest cultivation level, the strongest strength, and the greatest ambition. The other two Dragon Kings still have some respect for the Dragon Emperor's lineage, but the North Dragon King has completely forgotten where the trace of Dragon Emperor Bloodline in his body comes from and only thinks about rebellion.

"Perhaps they also fear the power of the Gu Clan," the Great Elder said, glancing at Xiao Yan Xun'er.

"So, they might very well contact the Soul Clan ..." Xiao Yan fell into deep thought.

Strictly speaking, it was East Dragon Island that first "requested outside help" and "broke the rules," and cooperating with the Soul Clan seemed to be the optimal solution to fight against the Gu Clan.

"The Soul Clan..." The Great Elder's expression was not good, but he didn't complain to Xiao Yan Xun'er. He simply advised, "Your Dragon Emperor, why don't you continue your studies in the Ancient Realm and return to the clan when you reach your peak?"

"Our people have waited too long..." Zi Yan shook her head in refusal, and said to Xiao Yan, "If the Soul Clan really gets involved, then we'll have to leave you, senior brothers and sisters?"

Xiao Yan glanced at the spirited Zi Yan and said in a deep voice, "Personally, I support the Great Elder's opinion. If you are worried, you can move East Dragon Island to the vicinity of the Ancient Realm."

"Anyway, the Ancient Void Dragon Clan has already waited for so long, what difference does it make if they wait for another few dozen or a hundred years?"

Zi Yan: "..."