Holding Him Back

No one objected to Zi Yan's decision; Zhu Xun's strength indeed qualified him for the position of Supreme Elder. 69🅂🄷🅄🅇.🄲🄾🄼

Zhu Xun himself did not refuse. He returned because he accidentally caught a message from Zhu Li saying that Dragon Emperor had appeared. Now that he found that Zhu Li was right, he naturally decided to stay in the clan.

"Elder Zhu Xun, many powerful figures have left the Ancient Void Dragon Clan in the past. Do you know anything about the other predecessors?"

After announcing the news, Zi Yan asked Zhu Xun, "Given the current situation of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, the more powerful individuals the better."

"Anyone else?" Zhu Xun stroked his beard, thought carefully for a moment, and then asked slowly.

"When we left our clan, we did not gather together. However, several decades ago, I encountered Zhu Zhen by chance in the void. His strength was equal to mine, and he should still be alive. I can try to contact him."

"Then I'll have to trouble Elder Zhu Xun." A smile appeared on Zi Yan's calm face. Although there weren't many senior experts, having one more eight-star Dou Sheng was still a good thing.

Not only is it good, but there are very few eight-star Dou Sheng in the entire Dou Qi Continent.

Beside him, Zhu Li was also beaming with joy. With the help of these clansmen, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan would surely be unified soon.

Of course, while he was happy, Zhu Li didn't forget other things.

"Your His Majesty the Dragon Emperor, the Three Island Sin Dragons that invaded a few days ago have all been captured by Supreme Elder Zhu Xun and imprisoned in the Dragon Cave. The subsequent handling of them will depend on your decision."

"The dragons of the other three islands?"

Zi Yan frowned slightly. She wanted to say that they should all be killed, but the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan had been divided for so long, and she wanted to unify the Ancient Dragon Clan. These were all potential future fighting forces. Besides, these were just ordinary clansmen, and killing too many would not be good.

Having made her decision, Zi Yan said calmly, "Incorporate all Three Great Dragon Armies into our ranks. Those who remain obstinate will be killed without mercy!"

"Yes!"

A hazy consciousness drifted amidst a purple-gold light. Within the light, countless Aura of icy aura seeped out and quietly merged into the consciousness.

This fusion continued for a very long time. Finally, the purple-gold light faded slightly, and the icy Aura also weakened until it completely dissipated.

As the purple-gold light dissipated, a faint coolness spread through the hazy consciousness, and the mind gradually cleared...

In the spacious room, sunlight streamed in from outside, casting dappled patterns of light on the floor through the windows.

On the bed in the room, a figure lay quietly. At a certain moment, the figure's tightly closed eyes suddenly trembled, and then slowly opened.

He slightly opened his eyes, the blinding sunlight causing Xiao Ming to frown. He shook his head, and a flood of memories rushed into his mind, making his head throb slightly.

"Here it is..."

Sitting up from the bed, Xiao Ming's gaze swept blankly around him. He remembered that he should have been refining the Dragon Phoenix Crystal Layer for Zi Yan, and then Zi Yan kissed him after waking up?

"Phew~ Zi Yan kissed me, and then I passed out, really..."

Thinking of Zi Yan, Xiao Ming smiled helplessly. He felt that his physical strength had changed and his realm had advanced to the Seven Star Dou Zun. Obviously, Zi Yan had transferred a lot of energy to him during that kiss.

"Crunch..."

Suddenly, the tightly closed door was pushed open, and two figures strode in. Upon seeing Xiao Ming awake on the bed, they were overjoyed and exclaimed, "Young friend Xiao Ming, you've finally woken up!"

"Elder Zhu Li." Upon seeing the old man who entered and Hei Qing behind him, Xiao Ming quickly stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and smiled at the two of them.

"Hehe, young friend Xiao Ming, please don't be so polite. You have done a great favor for my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, and we cannot accept such a gift." Elder Zhu Li waved his hand and laughed.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ming smiled slightly and said.

Where is Zi Yan?

"She's with Medusa, who came with you. I'll take you there," Hei Qing said.

"Thank you for your help."

Hei Qing led Xiao Ming to the outside of a room, then took his leave.

Hearing the conversation inside the room, Xiao Ming did not hesitate and pushed the door open to enter.

The room was set up the same way as Xiao Ming's. As soon as he entered, Xiao Ming saw Zi Yan Medusa Yan Ran.

The sudden appearance of the figure startled the two women. When they realized it was Xiao Ming, a hint of joy flashed in their eyes.

However, Medusa still had a hint of annoyance in her eyes, while Zi Yan went straight to greet Xiao Ming and took his arm.

"Xiao Ming, you're awake!"

"Um."

Xiao Ming nodded slightly, looking at Zi Yan now. She was wearing Purple Gold Luxurious Long Dress, with a faint smile on her face, and her purple and gold eyes shone with a wisdom that was different from before.

Xiao Ming was somewhat moved. This time, Zi Yan had not only grown up physically, but her mind had grown up as well. What hadn't changed was her attitude towards them.

"Did you absorb the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit smoothly?" Xiao Ming asked with a smile, habitually patting Zi Yan's little head. Hmm, the feel of it hasn't changed.

"The Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit has immense energy, and I haven't fully absorbed it yet. If it weren't for waiting for you to wake up, Xiao Ming, I would have already gone into seclusion." Zi Yan shook her head, her high purple ponytail swaying gently.

"The Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit is indeed remarkable. What level has your strength reached?" Xiao Ming asked with some curiosity.

"He's currently Two Star Dou Sheng. After absorbing the medicinal power of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, he should be able to advance another one or two stars."

"Hehe!" Xiao Ming chuckled. Zi Yan was now Dragon Emperor, and a true Dou Sheng Expert, far stronger than himself. No wonder the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan valued the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit so much.

"That's good. Now I can rest assured that you're with the Ancient Void Dragon Clan."

Zi Yan frowned slightly and pulled Xiao Ming's arm closer to her, making Xiao Ming feel his arm sink into a warm and fragrant embrace.

"Xiao Ming, the reason I didn't go into seclusion here to wait for you is because I wanted to suggest you stay with the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. I can provide you with resources for alchemy and cultivation."

Turning his head to look at Zi Yan, who was frowning like a lioness protecting her husband, Xiao Ming's eyes softened as he led her to sit down next to Medusa.

"When stillness reaches its limit, movement arises. I can't stay on Eastern Dragon Island forever. I also need to seek opportunities to break through to the Dou Sheng realm. Even the Primordial Dragon Clan doesn't offer any guaranteed opportunities to break through to Dou Sheng."

Besides, as one of the Eight Great Elders of the Pill Tower, I still have duties to perform, Xian'er is waiting for me to return there."

Zi Yan remained silent. A few days ago, she had also spoken to Medusa about staying with the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, but was rejected. Now, Xiao Ming had also rejected her.

However, Xiao Ming's words make sense; staying with the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan all the time would be too restrictive.

Moreover, during the time she spent with Xiao Ming, except when Xiao Ming was still young and he dutifully taught at the Jia Nan Academy for a few years, Xiao Ming was always running around outside, looking for various opportunities.