East Dragon Island

"Hei Qing of East Dragon Island respectfully welcomes the Princess Returns to Clan!"

As the sound faded, the scene fell into a deathly silence once again.

If Lin Ming's previous feat of using his Dou Zong physique to fight against Dou Venerate and severely injuring Tian Shuang Zi with Heaven Tier Dou Technique was already astonishing, then this scene before them completely overturned everyone's understanding!

That terrifying being who descended like a demon god, who with a single punch rendered the Valley Master of Ice River Valley, one of the Three Valleys of the Middle Continent, and Five-Star Dou Venerate Bing He, unknown whether he was alive or dead, was now kneeling on one knee, speaking with utmost respect and even a hint of piety to the Purple-Haired Little Girl who they had always regarded as the weakest in the group!

This stark contrast left everyone momentarily speechless.

I thought Lin Ming was already a monster among monsters, but compared to the background this Little Girl is showing now, he's just a nobody, completely insignificant!

Who exactly is this Little Girl?! How could she make a powerful expert with at least High-Grade Dou Venerate kneel before her like this?!

Zi Yan was also taken aback by Hei Qing's sudden action.

Although she was simple-minded, she could still sense something extraordinary from Hei Qing's enormous body and terrifying strength.

However, the resonance deep within her bloodline—a feeling of shared origins, unparalleled intimacy, and a powerful sense of hierarchy—made her instantly realize that this powerful "big guy" before her was one of her own kind!

In the instant she regained her senses, the thought that Bing He and Tian Shuang Zi had almost killed Lin Ming filled Zi Yan with boundless rage, instantly overwhelming her mind!

Her small chest heaved violently, her purple eyes burning with an unprecedented rage. She pointed to the distant, barely breathing Bing He buried in the rocks, and to the dying Tian Shuang Zi in the deep pit, issuing commands in a voice both childish and undeniably authoritative:

"Kill them! Kill Bing He and that Tian Shuang Zi, kill them both!"

Her voice was shrill with anger. "They almost... almost killed Lin Ming! This is absolutely! Absolutely unforgivable!"

Just as Hei Qing's eyes flashed with murderous intent, preparing to carry out the order, Zi Yan suddenly seemed to remember something and hurriedly added, "Wait! Remember not to damage their bodies! Imprison their souls as well, don't let them escape!"

Lin Ming collected the remains of everyone he killed during this period, intending to use them to create Puppet later. Therefore, Zi Yan thought to herself, although these two guys were despicable, their cultivation and souls shouldn't be wasted!

Upon hearing this, Hei Qing did not hesitate at all.

To him, these two humans daring to kill Zi Yan, who possessed royal blood, was already an unforgivable crime! Now that Her Highness the Princess had personally given the order, it was perfectly reasonable. As for preserving the body and soul? Although it was somewhat strange, the Princess's order was the highest decree.

"Yes, sir!"

Hei Qing responded in a deep voice, and with a movement, he appeared on the Ruins that buried the Bing He.

He didn't even make any extra movements; he simply raised his giant hand, which contained the power to shatter mountains and split seas, and pressed it down slightly.

"Bang!"

With a muffled thud, beneath the Ruins, the already dying breath of the Bing He was instantly and completely extinguished!

A Five-Star Dou Venerate has fallen!

Immediately afterwards, Hei Qing pointed his finger in the air, and an invisible Dragon Force transformed into a cage, sealing Bing He's Remnant Soul, which was trying to escape, within its remains.

After dealing with the Bing He, Hei Qing took another step into the deep pit where Tian Shuang Zi was.

Looking at this One-Star Dou Venerate, Hei Qing didn't even bother to use his hands. He simply raised his foot and stomped down as if crushing an ant!

"Pfft..."

Before Tian Shuang Zi could even muster his last shred of consciousness, he was reduced to a pulp at Hei Qing's feet. His Remnant Soul was also imprisoned by the Dragon Force and sealed within the shattered remains.

The entire process was clean and efficient, filled with the indifference and cruelty of absolute power.

Hei Qing retrieved the two remains, each containing the energy of Dou Venerate and Remnant Soul, and respectfully presented them to Zi Yan: "Your Highness, the matter is settled."

Looking at the two once arrogant corpses, now reduced to rag dolls, Zi Yan showed no fear on her small face, only the satisfaction of revenge.

With a wave of her hand, she stored the two invaluable "materials" into her Storage Ring, intending to hand them over to Lin Ming at an opportune moment.

Having done all this, Hei Qing then looked at Zi Yan, his tone filled with anticipation and earnestness. "Your Highness, this is not a place to linger. Please return to East Dragon Island with me! Our elders are surely waiting day and night for your return!"

Upon hearing that she was leaving, Zi Yan immediately turned her gaze to Lin Ming beside her, whose face was still pale but whose eyes had regained their clarity. To her, Lin Ming was the closest person to her, and Lin Ming needed his permission to go anywhere.

Lin Ming felt Zi Yan's gaze, and then looked at Hei Qing, whose aura was as deep as the sea, and his mind raced.

The Ancient Void Dragon Clan is the supreme being in the Magical Beast World, and its strength is unfathomable. As a member of the royal bloodline, it is only natural for Zi Yan to return to the clan, and it is also crucial for her future growth.

Moreover, after this great battle, they need a completely safe place to recuperate and avoid any potential trouble. Although the Ice River Valley's leadership was basically wiped out, it's hard to guarantee that other forces won't covet it. Therefore, leaving with Hei Qing at this time is the best choice.

So, Lin Ming nodded gently to Zi Yan.

Seeing Lin Ming nod, Zi Yan finally felt relieved and said to Hei Qing, "Alright, I'll go back with you. However, Lin Ming, Xiao Yi Xian, and Old Sir Yao must come with me!"

Upon hearing this, Hei Qing readily agreed, "No problem! Her Highness the Princess's friends are naturally honored guests of East Dragon Island! Gentlemen, please follow me!"

As long as the princess, who was lost and of noble blood, could be safely brought back, bringing a few more humans was of little importance. He even hoped that the princess would have a few more things to care about, so that she could stay on East Dragon Island with peace of mind.

Hei Qing nodded, and without making any apparent move, he simply raised his palm and lightly drew a line in the air in front of him.

"Sizzle!"

A Spatial Rift with unstable silver light flickering at its edges was casually torn open! Behind the rift, instead of Violent Spatial Turbulence, there was a stable, strange passage radiating soft silver light.

"Your Highness, please go first!"

Lin Ming took a deep breath and put Kui Yi into his storage ring. At the same time, Yao Lao's soul transformed into a stream of light and entered Lin Ming's storage ring. Then, the three of them stepped into the spatial passage and disappeared.

Seeing this, Hei Qing also stepped into the space, and the figures of the group instantly disappeared into the Spatial Rift, which then slowly closed as if it had never existed.

Only after the Spatial Rift completely disappeared did the onlookers in the distance, who had been terrified, dare to breathe heavily and erupt into a deafening uproar and discussion!

"Ice River Valley... it's finished! Utterly finished!"

"Valley Master Binghe, Grand Elder Tianshuangzi, Elder Tianshe, Bingxuan Binghua... all the high-ranking members above the Dou Zong level have been wiped out!"

"My God, this is Ice River Valley, one of the Three Valleys! And in just one day, it was almost wiped out!"

"That Little Girl... what exactly is her identity? The Ancient Void Dragon... could she be the legendary Ancient Void Dragon?!"

"From this day forward, the Middle Continent will be transformed..."

Everyone understood that Ice River Valley, having lost all its top-tier combat power, would inevitably attract countless hungry wolves to carve up its vast territory and accumulated wealth.

The fall of a top power often signifies the rise of more powers and the beginning of chaos.

The trigger for all of this was none other than a Four-Star Dou Ancestor Lin Ming, and the mysterious Purple-Haired Little Girl beside him.

Inside the Spatial Rift was a strange passage filled with a soft and mysterious silver light.

The passage walls were not solid, but rather flowing Space Power extending to an unknown end. Lin Ming and his companions were enveloped by a gentle yet powerful Space Power, flying through the passage at an unimaginable speed.

"As expected of the Ancient Void Dragon, it can actually construct such a long-distance spatial teleportation channel with its own power..." Lin Ming looked at the incredibly stable Space Passage around him, his heart filled with amazement.

Such methods are probably beyond the capabilities of even ordinary Peak Dou Venerate experts; they require an almost instinctive and unparalleled mastery of Space Power. The talent of the Ancient Void Dragon is indeed terrifying.

The three of them traversed the Space Passage for nearly two hours. The monotonous silver light all around them made them feel somewhat dizzy and disoriented.

Just as Lin Ming was about to close his eyes and meditate to recover some of his energy, the Hei Qing leading the way suddenly slowed down.

Lin Ming gazed into the distance along the passage and saw a stable silver halo faintly emerging at the end of the endless silver expanse.

Is it almost here?

Upon seeing the halo, Lin Ming's spirits lifted. Suppressing his fatigue, he slightly increased his speed, closely following behind Hei Qing. A moment later, the group transformed into streaks of light and plunged into the silver halo...

The moment he rushed into the light, Lin Ming's vision, after a brief moment of blurring and weightlessness, suddenly became bright! And the view in front of him was no longer that monotonous silver; lush greenery full of life and the outline of majestic mountains once again filled his eyes.

"This is..."

High in the sky, Lin Ming stared in astonishment at the scene before him. Strictly speaking, this was not a continent, but a massive island suspended in endless darkness! The island was extremely vast, with rolling mountains, dense forests, and an aura of ancient primordial chaos.

Above the island, a pale silver, bowl-shaped light shield hung down, completely enveloping the island and forming a solid barrier.

Looking outside the light barrier, Lin Ming felt a chill run down his spine, for what lay beyond was not the familiar blue sky and white clouds, but a pitch-black Void Space that sent shivers down his spine and chilled him to the bone!