Upon returning to Ancient Dragon Island, Xiao Heng sensed the surroundings slightly and discovered that there were quite a few more formidable auras on the island.
But on second thought, that was only normal. East Dragon Island had been weak before because it had neither a Dragon King nor a Dragon Emperor. It was like a faction without even the most basic leader, with no prospects for the future. Naturally, no one would be willing to follow it.
Things were different now. The Dragon Emperor had appeared, they had a leader, and the faction had suddenly gained enormous potential. Naturally, more people were willing to join.
As soon as Xiao Heng returned to Ancient Dragon Island, Elder Zhu Li came forward to greet him. Two unfamiliar faces followed at his side; they were likely Ancient Void Dragons who had returned only afterward.
"Hehe, little friend Xiao Heng, you've finally returned. I was worried something might have happened to you in the Void Lightning Pool." Elder Zhu Li stepped forward with a kindly smile. Sensing Xiao Heng's even deeper aura, his brows twitched as he exclaimed, "Little friend Xiao Heng truly is extraordinarily gifted. In such a short time, you've achieved another tremendous breakthrough. Congratulations!"
"You flatter me, Elder Zhu Li. I was merely a little lucky." Xiao Heng smiled casually and brushed the matter aside. Still, Xiao Yan's usual line was quite useful—it spared him a great deal of empty politeness.
"Mhm." Elder Zhu Li nodded slightly, then looked toward the two beside him and introduced them. "These two are elders of our Ancient Dragon clan. They had been cultivating outside and only recently returned."
"Greetings, Elders." Xiao Heng cupped his hands. With a slight sense, he judged that both of them were around Eight or Nine Star Dou Zuns.