Eighth Elder Arrives at the Four Dragon Islands!

Before long, Eighth Elder Zhu Kan arrived at the Four Dragon Islands. Sensing the lingering auras within the Ancient Dragon World, his brows immediately furrowed. He could not help but wonder.

"What is going on? My Ancient Void Dragon Clan has actually become this weak! The strongest among them is merely a Three-Star Dou Saint nearing the Four-Star level. What exactly happened?"

Though he had many questions, Eighth Elder had no intention of continuing to speculate. He would simply have the Ancient Void Dragon Clan outside answer him.

At once, Eighth Elder released his aura. The formidable power of a mid-stage Eight-Star Dou Saint swept through every corner of the Ancient Dragon World.

In that instant, the Three Great Dragon Kings and the elders of East Dragon Island all sensed this terrifying aura.

"Members of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, come see me at once!"

Eighth Elder did not waste any time and directly summoned the remaining Ancient Void Dragons.

"Just as expected! My Ancient Void Dragon Clan still has an expert alive! This aura is at least at the level of a Seven-Star Dou Saint!"

That was what the North Dragon King thought, and the other two Dragon Kings could more or less guess the same. However, they temporarily set aside their doubts and followed the guidance of Eighth Elder's aura, tearing through space and appearing before him in a flash.

"You came rather quickly. I thought my words would carry no weight. It seems you are quite sensible.

"But I never expected my Ancient Void Dragon Clan to fall to such a state one day—only a few strays left, and so weak!" Eighth Elder said teasingly, though there was also a trace of melancholy in his voice.

The Ancient Void Dragon Clan had once been so powerful, yet today, it was somewhat lacking in successors. There was not a single Five-Star or Six-Star Dou Saint. Fortunately, the True Dragon Young Master had successfully been born. Otherwise, once the lifespans of old fellows like them were completely exhausted, the Ancient Void Dragons would become a laughingstock.

By then, the human race would likely be unable to restrain themselves any longer, and disaster would probably descend upon the magical beasts as well.

"May I ask, Senior, are you an elder of our clan?"

As the North Dragon King took the lead in asking, the West Dragon King, South Dragon King, and all the elders of East Dragon Island also looked toward Eighth Elder, hoping to hear his answer personally.

To them, they might usually fight among themselves, but if the Ancient Void Dragon Clan still possessed such an expert, the benefits far outweighed the drawbacks.

The Ancient Void Dragon Clan had grown weaker and weaker over the years. Even if they eventually determined a victor among themselves, so what?

If any high-level human Dou Saint came, all of them combined would be unable to resist. After all, who would not want to devour the fat meat already at their mouths?

"My name is Zhu Kan. I am brothers with your Dragon Emperor, Zhu Kun. However, I am only a mid-stage Eight-Star Dou Saint, far inferior to my second brother Zhu Kun."

At those words, everyone present sucked in a breath of cold air.

Seeing their expressions, Eighth Elder was somewhat satisfied. In this world, strength was what gave one the right to speak. If Eighth Elder had only been a One-Star or Two-Star Dou Saint, the Dragon Kings might have treated him courteously, but they would never have obeyed his every word!

"Do you know where my second brother, your Dragon Emperor, went?"

Eighth Elder did not hold out much hope for them, but he still had to ask.

"Back then, Lord Dragon Emperor only said that he was going to seek an opportunity to attain the supreme realm. After that, there was no further news of him."

The elder of East Dragon Island did not dare conceal anything and truthfully told Eighth Elder everything.

"Forget it. My second brother said back then that he was going to seize the Ancient Emperor's Inheritance. He must have encountered something somewhere. However, his life plaque remains intact, so his life should not be in danger. The most urgent matter is still to assist the True Dragon Young Master in becoming a Dou Emperor!"

"Very well, I will not make things difficult for you. No matter what you did in the years my second brother was absent, we will not pursue it. I have come today because I need you to help me with something. Are you willing?"

"Since Senior has spoken, we shall naturally serve you with all our strength. Even if we are doomed beyond redemption, we must complete Senior's arrangements."

Looking at the Dragon Kings flattering him before his eyes, Eighth Elder was rather speechless. Still, he did not care much and promptly gave his instructions.

"Gather information on the major events that have taken place across the continent over the past several thousand years. It is that simple. You do not need to risk your lives. But it must be done quickly—the faster, the better!"

Hearing this, they all breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he was not sending them to their deaths, nothing else mattered.

"Rest assured, Senior. Leave this small matter to us! We can complete it within three days."

"Then I shall leave it to you juniors. However, there is one more matter. Who currently has the final say in the Ancient Void Dragon Clan?"

"Uh..."

The Three Dragon Kings all fell silent, while the elders of East Dragon Island seemed hesitant to speak.

In the end, the North Dragon King gritted his teeth and said, "Reporting to Senior, after the previous Dragon Emperor disappeared, our Ancient Void Dragon Clan split into several factions."

After speaking, the North Dragon King lowered his head and awaited Eighth Elder's judgment.

The other two Dragon Kings followed suit and lowered their heads. Whether they stretched out their necks or shrank them back, the blade would fall all the same. This matter would be discovered sooner or later. The Dragon Emperor had not returned for several thousand years, and in their eyes, he had likely already fallen.

If that was the case, why could they not contend for the position of Dragon Emperor? Cultivation was inherently a struggle against fate. If one did not fight for even a single step, every subsequent step would become difficult. They did not regret what they had done. Besides, they had never committed any slaughter against the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. They had merely stopped obeying the commands of East Dragon Island after it lost its Dragon Emperor.

In truth, Eighth Elder had no intention of holding them accountable. His second brother had not returned for several thousand years. If he did not know that Zhu Kun's life plaque had not shattered, he too would likely have believed that his second brother had fallen.

"Forget it. I have no intention of blaming you, so there is no need for you to be so terrified. However, from this day onward, the Ancient Void Dragon Clan must have someone in charge. Starting today, North Dragon King, you shall manage the Ancient Void Dragon Clan."

Eighth Elder gave the North Dragon King a deep look before continuing, "There is nothing wrong with having ambition, but you must possess the strength worthy of that ambition. If one day you can become a high-level Dou Saint, then you will be qualified to become the new Dragon Emperor!

"Also, do not spread news of me. Only the few of you need know. The Ancient Void Dragon Clan is not yet at the point where it can extend its influence across the continent. If trouble arises, I may not necessarily help you!"

"Enough. I have nothing more to say. Go gather the information on what has happened across the continent over these years. In three days, deliver it to me here.

"You may take your leave."

"Yes, Senior! We shall immediately begin gathering the things you require."

The Dragon Kings and the elders of East Dragon Island were all sensible. They took their leave one after another and went to prepare the materials.

"There is still no news of my second brother! Logically speaking, no one in this world should be capable of placing my second brother's life in danger, and nothing has happened to his life plaque.

"In that case, my second brother should be trapped somewhere. But within this world, who could possibly trap him? And whoever has the strength to trap him would likewise have the strength to kill him. Could it be...

"A Dou Emperor! Yes, only a Dou Emperor could have such ability, capable of trapping my second brother. In that case, he has already found the Ancient Emperor's Cave Abode. However, the backup measures left behind by the Tou She Ancient God must not be underestimated, to have actually caused my second brother to suffer such a setback.

"Forget it. The most urgent matter is to help the True Dragon Young Master become a Dou Emperor! As for my second brother, once the Young Master becomes an emperor, would we still fear being unable to save him?"

With that thought, Eighth Elder relaxed and began imagining the scene of Ao Qing becoming a Dou Emperor in the future.

"Whether I can advance further in this life, whether I can become a Dou Emperor, whether I can break free from the control of this world—it all depends on whether the Young Master can become a Dou Emperor. But the Young Master is even more outstanding than we imagined. That is indeed a blessing!"

Before long, three days passed. During those three days, the North Dragon King gathered the other two Dragon Kings and the elders of East Dragon Island to discuss several matters. Aside from collecting the materials Eighth Elder required, they also discussed Eighth Elder's decision to make him the one in charge of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.

No one had much objection to this. After all, the Dragon Emperor had been missing for so many years, and the Ancient Void Dragon Clan truly needed a real leader. A scattered rabble could accomplish nothing.

When the appointed time arrived, Eighth Elder personally accepted the materials they had gathered from the North Dragon King. After giving a few instructions, he left the Ancient Dragon World and headed for the True Dragon Secret Realm!