Zhu Li

"Are we almost there?"

Upon seeing the halo, Xiao Ming Medusa were invigorated, slightly increasing their speed to closely follow Hei Qing. Moments later, the three transformed into three streaks of light and rushed into the silver halo.

As he rushed into the light, Xiao Ming's vision suddenly brightened after a brief moment of illuminating the lake. The view in front of him was no longer the monotonous silver; lush greenery and mountains once again filled his eyes.

"This is..."

High in the sky, Xiao Ming gazed in amazement at the land that had appeared before him. Of course, describing it as an island would be more appropriate.

The island is extremely vast. Above the island, a pale silver, bowl-shaped light shield hangs down, enveloping the entire island. Looking outside the light shield, one can see a chillingly Void Space.

This island is actually suspended in the void!

"What a grand gesture..."

Even Medusa couldn't help but gasp at this sight.

Although the island's area is smaller than the spaces created by those Dou Sheng Experts, it is much more secluded.

The Void Space, a place even Dou Zun Expert dare not trespass upon, makes it an extremely safe place to settle. News related to the Archaic Void Dragon is rarely heard in the Central Plains, and this is precisely why...

Come with me.

Hei Qing's gaze swept across the area below, then he waved his hand and landed first at a certain point on the island, followed closely by Xiao Ming and Medusa.

While flying through the air, Xiao Ming could faintly sense that there were many extremely powerful and subtle Aura on this Dragon Island, which seemed to belong to the powerful members of the Archaic Void Dragon Clan.

The Ancient Void Dragon truly lives up to its reputation as a top-tier existence in the Magical Beast World; it possesses such a powerful Aura that I have never encountered before, even in Holy Pill City.

Moreover, this was something he was able to detect. Xiao Ming believed that there must be some other Aura on this Ancient Dragon Island that even he couldn't sense. These were the truly terrifying existences.

Of course, this does not mean that the Pill Tower is inferior to the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan Void. The Pill Tower's organization is relatively loose, and there are not many powerful figures who stay in Holy Pill City all the time. Moreover, there are also Small Pill Tower within the Pill Tower.

One Eastern Dragon Island alone cannot compare to the Pill Tower. Even if you include Dou Saint Level experts, the four Dragon Island combined still cannot compare to the Pill Tower Ancestor Pill Tower with its patriarch.

Of course, if Zhu Kun can come out, and if the Ancient Void Dragon can recall all the powerful beings who have left the void, that would be a different story.

Xiao Ming and Medusa followed Hei Qing as they descended towards a giant peak in the center of the island. Along the way, they encountered several figures who looked like inspectors, but when they saw Hei Qing, they stopped and glanced at Xiao Ming and Medusa with surprise before retreating.

At the summit of the giant peak, Xiao Ming and his two companions slowly descended. Just as their feet touched the ground, a figure in white robes silently appeared before them.

"Hei Qing greets the Third Elder."

Upon seeing the white-robed elder before him, Hei Qing cupped his hands in greeting, then pointed to Xiao Ming behind him and said, "This is Zi Yan's friend, Xiao Ming."

"Hehe, we summoned young friend Xiao Ming in such a hurry, don't blame us for being rash." Hearing this, the white-robed elder smiled slightly and said to Xiao Ming and his companion.

"This is the Third Elder, Zhu Li."

"Zhu Li kind, Mr. Zhuli. Zi Yan is my friend. It's only natural that I had to come when she was in trouble."

Although the old man in front of him had a kind face, Xiao Ming dared not be negligent. He felt an unparalleled sense of pressure from the old man. This was the strongest person he had ever seen.

"Is this the oppressive aura of Advanced Ban Sheng? Even without deliberately releasing his Aura, he gives me a sense of deadly danger."

Feeling this oppressive aura, Xiao Ming's eyes twitched involuntarily, and he thought to himself.

Elder Zhu Li smiled, stroked his snow-white beard, and his calm eyes suddenly glanced at Medusa behind Xiao Ming. He was immediately taken aback and said with some surprise:

"This is... Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python? I never imagined that Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python still existed in this world. I thought they had all disappeared."

Medusa glanced cautiously at Elder Zhu Li before her, then nodded slightly. As top-tier bloodlines in the Magical Beast World, the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python and the Archaic Void Dragon were said to have fought each other in Ancient Times. She wondered what Elder Zhu Li's attitude was towards her.

"Medusa is my wife and also a good friend of Zi Yan. She came with me this time because she was worried about Zi Yan," Xiao Ming said quietly.

"Wife..." Medusa's eyes flashed with a complex emotion upon hearing this. She had never imagined that Xiao Ming would use this title when introducing her to outsiders.

It was clearly just a compromise she made to escape Xiao Ming and return to the Snake People Race.

Medusa thought to herself, feeling no resistance whatsoever, but rather a sense of excitement.

"Hehe, young friend Xiao Ming, don't worry. Those Ancient Times grudges have long been settled. Besides, we won't touch Zi Yan's friends..." Zhu Li laughed.

Xiao Ming smiled, deciding it was best to stop arguing and speak directly.

"Elder Zhu Li, what exactly happened to Zi Yan?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Li fell silent. After a moment, he sighed softly and said, "It's all because of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit."

"Zi Yan is of Royal Bloodline from my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. Her father, who was once the king of my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, suddenly disappeared, and Zi Yan also vanished without a trace. It wasn't until a few years ago when she came to Central Plains that we were able to sense her... Speaking of which, we have to thank you for this."

Xiao Ming knew Zi Yan's background perfectly well, so his expression didn't change.

"The Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit is a rare treasure that grows with an extremely low probability only after absorbing the bloodlines of the Ancient Dragon and the Heavenly Phoenix. This fruit can transform the bloodline of the Ancient Dragon or the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, allowing one to combine the strengths of both and ultimately possess the true bloodline of Magical Beast king..." Elder Zhu Li continued.

"Ever since Zi Yan brought back the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, we've discussed it and decided that she should bear this power. Firstly, she has Royal Bloodline, and once she reaches maturity, she will become the new king of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. Such blood is most suitable for her to possess. Secondly, she is young, highly malleable, and can easily absorb the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit."

At this point, Elder Zhu Li couldn't help but give a wry smile, saying, "But the result was still somewhat unexpected. The energy of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit was too strong, and Zi Yan's body couldn't absorb such terrifying energy at all, which ultimately led to the Energy Solidification."

"Energy Solidification?" Upon hearing this term, Xiao Ming showed no reaction, but Medusa was taken aback and asked in astonishment, "What does that mean?"