Some of Fuxi's supporters said, "I believe that senior from the Witch Clan has already entered Three Immortal Island."
"I wonder how much Opportunity that senior can obtain from inside?"
Some immortals whispered among themselves:
"Do you really believe that senior has entered Three Immortal Island? Maybe he already died deep within the vortex."
Some of Fuxi's supporters immediately retorted:
"Everyone who doubted that senior last time slunk away in disgrace. Do you want to run away too?"
In the hearts of those immortals who had been watching from the outskirts of the vortex, Fuxi had clearly become an omnipotent senior, earning the admiration of some immortals.
If Fuxi were willing to speak with them when he came out, he might even gain a group of followers.
Meanwhile, the group riding giant dragons down from the Nine Heavens knew nothing of Fuxi's feat of plunging deep into the vortex. At that moment, they were chatting cheerfully.
Standing atop a giant dragon's head, Eastern Prince Gong said excitedly to Ao Qing, the Dragon Clan's patriarch, "This time, discovering the Opportunity of Three Immortal Island was all thanks to Patriarch Ao Qing's help."
Ao Qing waved his hand and replied politely, "Eastern Prince Gong, you are being too formal. The Immortal Court and our Dragon Clan are allies. Doing this was merely a small effort."
Eastern Prince Gong vowed, "Once I obtain the Opportunity of Three Immortal Island, I will surely reward the Dragon Clan and not disappoint your assistance."
Dragon Clan Seizes Three Immortal Island
At that moment, standing atop the giant dragon's head were not only Eastern Prince Gong and Ao Qing, the Dragon Clan's patriarch, but also the patriarchs of the Dragon Clan branches from the South, North, and West Seas.
When they heard Eastern Prince Gong say he would reward the Dragon Clan, every one of their eyes gleamed, their expressions thrilled and excited.
It was as if they could already see the Dragon Clan returning to the Honghuang Continent and once again dominating the land.
They had been willing to dispatch four Dragon Clan patriarchs, four Grand Unity Peak experts, to secure the Opportunity of Three Immortal Island for Eastern Prince Gong precisely because of that promise.
Although Eastern Prince Gong's Immortal Court could barely be considered the third-largest force on the Honghuang Continent and had little influence there, it was already the strongest force the Dragon Clan could contact on the Honghuang Continent.
The two great forces, the Witch Clan and the Demon Clan, simply paid no attention to the Dragon Clan.
There was no helping it. Back when the Dragon Clan had dominated the world, they had never paid attention to small clans like the Witch Clan and Demon Clan either.
Now that their positions had reversed, they could understand the Witch Clan and Demon Clan's attitude toward the Dragon Clan.
Since your Dragon Clan ignored our clan back then, our clan was now a force beyond your Dragon Clan's reach.
In truth, the Dragon Clan had only managed to establish ties with the Immortal Court after paying an enormous price.
Many experts within the Immortal Court were unfriendly toward the Dragon Clan. They accepted them only out of respect for Eastern Prince Gong's authority.
In fact, backed by the Immortal Court's resources, Eastern Prince Gong's cultivation had already reached the peak of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. He could be considered a notable expert among the powerful figures of Honghuang.
Even if Eastern Prince Gong had acted alone, he would have had a chance to seize the Opportunity of Three Immortal Island.
However, Eastern Prince Gong felt that his cultivation was unstable and lacked confidence in his own strength, so he had invited four Grand Unity Golden Immortals from the Dragon Clan to support him.
As the giant dragon flew toward the edge of the vortex, the immortals consciously made way and cleared an open space.
Though the Dragon Clan was nothing in the eyes of the Witch Clan and Demon Clan, to Profound Immortals and Golden Immortals like them, the Dragon Clan was unquestionably the greatest power in the East Sea.
Even a starving camel was larger than a horse. Though the Dragon Clan had declined, it still had at least a hundred Grand Unity Golden Immortals in its ranks. They were not someone ordinary people could provoke.
Even Old Ancestor Xuantao of the Nether Turtle Clan, who had previously died within the vortex, had only been a Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Yet before the Dragon Clan, he could only bow respectfully.
When Eastern Prince Gong and the four Dragon Clan experts arrived outside the vortex, several Dragon Clan scouts approached from the surrounding area and began reporting information about Three Immortal Island to Ao Qing.
When Ao Qing learned that Old Ancestor Xuantao had failed to endure even a few breaths within the vortex, his expression changed slightly. "Even Xuantao's turtle shell couldn't withstand the vortex's destructive force?"
"Who is Xuantao?"
Eastern Prince Gong asked in confusion.
With the vortex at the entrance to Three Immortal Island right before him, Eastern Prince Gong wanted to rush in and investigate, but he ultimately decided to first hear the relevant information.
Ao Qing, the Dragon Clan's patriarch, replied, "Old Ancestor Xuantao is the ancestor of the East Sea's Nether Turtle Clan. Although his cultivation was only at the mid-stage of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, his defensive power surpassed even that of ordinary peak Grand Unity Golden Immortals."
"Who would have thought that even Xuantao's turtle shell could not endure the vortex's destructive power, and he would perish directly within it."
"Defensive power comparable to a peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal?"
Eastern Prince Gong's expression also turned grave.
He had intended to explore the vortex, but after hearing Ao Qing's explanation, he felt nothing but relief.
With his defensive power, he would likely be torn to pieces if he entered the vortex, unless he summoned the Nine Dragon Golden Staff to protect himself.
But the Nine Dragon Golden Staff was not known for defense. If his immortal power ran dry within the vortex, he likely would not escape the fate of perishing either.
Ao Qing said solemnly, "With the vortex's destructive power, perhaps only the Witch Clan's Ancestral Witches can withstand it."
Eastern Prince Gong frowned and asked, "Does that mean the Opportunity of Three Immortal Island is beyond my reach?"
Ao Qing replied, "Please do not be impatient, Eastern Prince Gong. Although this vortex's destructive power is extremely terrifying, it will not exist forever."
"According to some ancient records, Three Immortal Island seems to exist within an independent small world. When that small world collapses, Three Immortal Island will emerge."
"And this vortex is the sign of that small world's collapse."
Eastern Prince Gong's frown eased. "So that is how it is. Then I will wait here for Three Immortal Island to emerge."
"It's just..."
Ao Qing hesitated.
Eastern Prince Gong asked in confusion, "Just what? Please speak plainly, Patriarch Ao Qing."
Ao Qing replied, "It is just that, more than ten days ago, a Grand Unity Golden Immortal seemed to withstand the vortex's destructive power and plunge deep into it, disappearing without a trace."
"What!"
Upon hearing that someone had entered the depths of the vortex, Eastern Prince Gong's heart instantly leaped into his throat.
He slapped his thigh and said anxiously, "Could the Opportunity of Three Immortal Island have been snatched away by that person?"
Ao Qing hurriedly reassured him, "Please rest assured, Eastern Prince Gong. That person has not emerged since entering the depths of the vortex. Perhaps he already died there and never managed to enter Three Immortal Island."
Eastern Prince Gong's expression was somewhat ugly. "Even so, what if that person entered Three Immortal Island and is plundering those spiritual roots right now?"
"Rest assured, Eastern Prince Gong. If that person intends to steal the treasures within Three Immortal Island, then we might as well go all the way and take the treasures back!"
"We can guard the outside of the vortex and set up a sealing formation. As long as he comes out, we will surround him. He absolutely will not be able to escape."
"When that time comes, if he is willing to hand over the treasures, everything can be discussed. If he refuses, then he cannot blame us for being ruthless."
A chilling gleam flashed through Ao Qing's azure eyes.
Eastern Prince Gong excitedly stepped forward and grabbed Ao Qing's hand. "This time, I truly have Patriarch Ao Qing to thank for your help. I am deeply grateful! Once we obtain the treasures of Three Immortal Island, I will surely arrange a fertile land for the Dragon Clan!"
This time, Eastern Prince Gong was sincerely grateful to Ao Qing.
Without the Dragon Clan's help, stopping the Grand Unity Golden Immortal who had entered Three Immortal Island would have been extremely difficult for him.
Only the Dragon Clan, which held great power in the East Sea, had the strength to drive away these immortals, set up a sealing formation, and seize the Opportunity of Three Immortal Island.
Although the Immortal Court did not occupy much territory on the Honghuang Continent, it could still afford to give away a piece of land.
No matter how precious a piece of land was, it could never compare to the Opportunity on Three Immortal Island.
Thus, the Dragon Clan began mobilizing its forces to drive away the immortals gathered around the vortex.
Although those immortals were deeply dissatisfied, before the Dragon Clan's formidable power, they could only lower their heads and leave, not daring to complain or resist.
However, after leaving the outskirts of the vortex, they could not help grumbling.
"The Dragon Clan has gone too far! Three Immortal Island is clearly an opportunity bestowed by heaven and earth, yet the Dragon Clan is driving us away. How overbearing!"
"There is no helping it. The Dragon Clan is still the unquestioned ruler of the East Sea."
Eastern Prince Gong's Ambition
The immortals driven away from outside the Three Immortal Island vortex by the Dragon Clan did not leave just like that.
Though the entire vortex had been surrounded by the Dragon Clan and they had no chance of obtaining any Opportunity, they had waited outside it for so long and anticipated Three Immortal Island for so long that they still wanted to witness its emergence.
Some of the immortals who had previously supported Fuxi suddenly remembered that Fuxi had disappeared after entering the vortex. If he was still alive, he would certainly encounter the Dragon Clan.
After pondering for a while, a Golden Immortal said, "Could the Dragon Clan be sealing off the Three Immortal Island vortex in order to trap that Witch Clan senior who entered Three Immortal Island?"
Basically, everyone who had witnessed Fuxi enter the vortex that day regarded him as a powerful member of the Witch Clan. After all, Fuxi's body was exceptionally strong, and when he absorbed Pangu's Essence Blood, baleful aura had erupted from his body. He fully matched the characteristics of a Witch Clan member.
In fact, even if they brought over someone from the Witch Clan, that person might recognize Fuxi as one of their own.
From a certain perspective, Fuxi, whose body had been strengthened by Pangu's Essence Blood, truly counted as half a member of the Witch Clan. His bloodline might even resemble that of the Witch Clan more than some Great Witches did.
But Fuxi had been born into the Demon Clan, so he was now a hybrid of the two great races, possessing the strengths of both.
Hearing the Golden Immortal's question, a Grand Unity Golden Immortal said, "It is likely that this Witch Clan senior's entry caused the Dragon Clan to panic, which is why they drove us away."
"Then even if that senior obtains the Opportunity of Three Immortal Island, facing so many Dragon Clan members after coming out, he will likely be in grave danger."
"Perhaps that senior is powerful enough to fear none of the Dragon Clan and can escape safely."
"That will be difficult. According to my senses, the Dragon Clan has summoned no fewer than twenty Grand Unity Golden Immortals today. Several of their auras are extremely terrifying. They are likely experts among Grand Unity Golden Immortals."
A group of immortals who supported Fuxi began worrying for him.
However, a Golden Immortal in red robes raised an objection. "I do not think the Dragon Clan will necessarily dare to act against that senior."
"Why do you say that?"
The red-robed Golden Immortal replied, "This Witch Clan senior is so powerful that he must be an important figure within the Witch Clan. If the Dragon Clan dares to offend him, they will likely have to endure the Witch Clan's wrath."
"You may not understand the Witch Clan's current status and strength. The Witch Clan is now one of the two supreme races of the Honghuang Continent. The declining Dragon Clan simply cannot afford to provoke the Witch Clan."
After hearing the red-robed Golden Immortal's explanation, the others nodded in agreement and said:
"If that is the case, then that senior should be able to leave safely."
Some neutral immortals, however, said, "Whether it is the Dragon Clan or the Witch Clan, both are great powers we cannot afford to provoke. I do not care who gets Three Immortal Island. I only want to see the two sides fight. A lively battle would be a feast for our eyes."
Within the Dragon Clan's encirclement, a Grand Unity Golden Immortal said to Ao Qing:
"Patriarch, should I drive away those immortals watching outside?"
Ao Qing had originally intended to nod. The immortals outside were chattering endlessly, and it was irritating to hear.
But Eastern Prince Gong pressed a hand onto Ao Qing's shoulder and said:
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