Advancing One After Another

This enormous Dragon Island was actually built within a perilous Void Space!

"What a grand gesture..."

Even the well-informed Lin Ming couldn't help but gasp at this sight.

Although the island's area may not be comparable to the vast spaces opened up by those Dou Sheng Experts, the secrecy and security of placing one's dwelling place deep within the Void Space are simply beyond imagination!

No wonder there is so little information about the Ancient Void Dragon in the Middle Continent; it turns out they all live in such a secret place.

"Come with me."

Hei Qing's gaze swept across the lush island below, a relaxed expression of returning home appearing on his face. Then, with a wave of his hand, he descended first towards the most majestic Giant Peak in the center of the island.

Lin Ming and his companions dared not delay, immediately suppressing their shock and following closely behind.

"Lin Ming, the atmosphere here... is terrifying."

Following beside Lin Ming, Xiao Yi Xian spoke softly, a hint of solemnity on her beautiful face. The Calamity Poison Power within her seemed to have become much more docile here, as if suppressed by some invisible force.

Lin Ming nodded slightly, his expression equally solemn.

His powerful Soul Perception allowed him to vaguely sense that many extremely powerful and subtle auras lurked on this seemingly peaceful and serene Dragon Island!

The owners of these auras are probably at least at the Dou Venerate level! And this is only the part he can sense.

He believed that on this ancient East Dragon Island, there must be some unfathomable aura that even he could not perceive.

Those are the true strength and terrifying aspects of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan!

As expected of a top-tier overlord in the Magical Beast World, the number and quality of the powerful members of his race far surpasses anything he has ever seen before.

The group followed Hei Qing as they descended towards the summit of the central Giant Peak.

Along the way, they also encountered several figures that flashed by like streaks of light. These figures possessed powerful auras and wore uniform silver armor, clearly indicating that they were Patrol Envoy from Dragon Island.

Upon seeing Hei Qing, all the Patrol Envoy immediately stopped and bowed respectfully. When their gazes swept over Lin Ming and Xiao Yi Xian, they were filled with scrutiny and curiosity.

However, when their gaze finally fell on Zi Yan, who was being led by Lin Ming, everyone was shocked!

That royal aura, originating from the depths of their bloodline, pure and noble, was as undeniable as sunlight!

The next moment, to Zi Yan's somewhat bewildered gaze, these Ancient Void Dragon Patrol Envoy, whose strength was at least at the Peak Dou Ancestor or even the Dou Venerate level, knelt down on one knee in mid-air without hesitation, lowered their heads, and said in unison with excited and awe-inspiring voices:

"Welcome Highness Huizhou, Your Highness!"

Their loud voices echoed through the mountains, all expressing their heartfelt submission to Zi Yan's return.

Subsequently, led by Hei Qing, the group passed through the pale silver light barrier above Dragon Island and officially stepped into the core area of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.

A rich Heaven and Earth Energy, mixed with a faint Dragon Might's might, swept over us, invigorating our spirits while involuntarily inspiring awe.

They descended toward the summit of the most majestic Giant Peak in the center of the island.

The Giant Peak has a dark bronze color all over its body, as if it has undergone the baptism of countless years. On the mountain, some huge claw marks and ancient runes can be vaguely seen, exuding a vast and majestic aura.

The group slowly landed on a very open flat area at the summit, their feet resting on warm yet hard turquoise slabs.

The moment their feet touched the ground, the space in front of them rippled slightly like water, and a figure appeared silently in front of them.

The newcomer was dressed in a simple white robe, with white hair and beard, and a thin face, looking like a kind old neighbor.

But as his seemingly cloudy eyes opened and closed, it was as if the sun, moon, and stars were rising and falling within them, and a profound and unfathomable aura naturally emanated from them.

He stood there, seemingly one with the entire Giant Peak, the entire Dragon Island, and even this Void Space.

"Hei Qing greets the Third Elder." Hei Qing, who usually appeared rough and domineering, immediately concealed all his aura upon seeing the white-robed elder and respectfully clasped his hands in a salute.

The old man in white robes was none other than Zhu Li, the Third Elder of East Dragon Island.

He nodded slightly to Hei Qing, then looked past him and landed directly on Zi Yan behind him.

The moment his gaze fell upon Zi Yan, his usually calm and collected eyes erupted with undisguised excitement and ecstasy, even causing a ripple in his usually composed demeanor.

"Good! Good! Good! Such pure royal blood! Heaven blesses my Ancient Dragon Clan!" Elder Zhu Li's voice trembled slightly as he looked Zi Yan up and down, as if examining a priceless treasure.

Hei Qing quickly introduced, "Third Elder, this is the royal bloodline we sensed outside, her name is Zi Yan. These two are Lin Ming and Xiao Yi Xian, both friends of Zi Yan. We were able to successfully welcome the princess back this time thanks to them."

Upon Elder Zhu Li turned his gaze to Lin Ming and Xiao Yi Xian. The excitement in his eyes subsided slightly, replaced by a gentle scrutiny and a faint gratitude.

He nodded slightly to the two of them, his tone amiable. "I am Zhu Li, and I thank you both for taking care of and protecting Zi Yan along the way. East Dragon Island will forever remember this kindness."

His attitude was polite, but the inherent aura of a powerful figure and the sense of superiority he possessed from birth were still faintly visible.

"Elder Zhu Li, you're too kind. Zi Yan is our partner, and protecting her is only right and proper," Lin Ming replied with a respectful bow. Xiao Yi Xian also nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Elder Zhu Li nodded, his gaze returning to Zi Yan, becoming incredibly gentle. "Child, your name is Zi Yan, isn't it? Don't be afraid, this is East Dragon Island, your home. The noblest royal bloodline of my Ancient Void Dragon Clan flows in your veins. Your return is a blessing for the entire clan."

Looking at Elder Zhu Li Zhuli, whose aura was unfathomable but whose eyes were full of kindness, Zi Yan felt less unfamiliar and wary due to the closeness of her bloodline. She blinked her purple eyes, nodded, but still subconsciously moved closer to Lin Ming.

Elder Zhu Li observed all of this and understood Zi Yan's dependence on Lin Ming and the others. He smiled kindly and said gently to Zi Yan, "Zi Yan, would you like to come with me to the ancestral Ancestral Shrine? There are the Inheritance Imprint left by our ancestors there, which may help you better awaken and control the power of your bloodline. This is of vital importance to you."

He then looked at Hei Qing and instructed, "Hei Qing, take young friends Lin Ming and Xiao Yi Xian to the VIP Pavilion to rest. Treat them well and do not neglect them. If the two young friends need anything, just let Hei Qing know."

Finally, he said to Lin Ming and Xiao Yi Xian, "You two must be exhausted from your journey and the great battle. Please stay on the island and recuperate. We will meet again after Zi Yan has completed her initial inheritance."

Once everything was arranged, Elder Zhu Li extended his hand to Zi Yan, his gaze gentle and expectant.

Zi Yan glanced at Lin Ming, and seeing the encouraging and reassuring look in Lin Ming eyes, she nodded and obediently walked to Elder Zhu Li's side.

With Elder Zhu Li Zhuli caused the two figures to slowly disappear from their original positions amidst Spatial Fluctuations.

After they left, Hei Qing said to Lin Ming and Xiao Yi Xian, "Please come with me, you two."

Led by Hei Qing, the two left the summit and arrived at a secluded and elegant architectural complex located halfway up the mountain. This area was designated as a special guest area and was known as the "VIP Pavilion".

Although its architectural style differs greatly from that of the human world, consisting mainly of megaliths and ancient trees, the interior is spacious, fully equipped, and inscribed with arrays that enhance Spirit Gathering energy and tranquility, making it an excellent place for cultivation.

Hei Qing led the two to a secluded courtyard and said, "Please rest here. There are maids on duty outside; if you need anything, just give them a command. If there's nothing else, I'll take my Hei Qing now; I still need to report back to the Elder Council."

"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Hei Qing." Lin Ming cupped his hands in thanks.

Hei Qing waved his hand, and with a flicker, he disappeared.

Finally, only the two of them remained. Lin Ming and Xiao Yi Xian exchanged a glance, both seeing the exhaustion and relief of surviving a close call in each other's eyes. The continuous high-intensity battles, the life-or-death pressure of facing Dou Zun expert, and the long-distance spatial traversal had all taken a heavy toll on their physical and mental well-being.

"First, recover from your injuries and Dou Qi," Lin Ming said in a deep voice.

Xiao Yi Xian nodded.

The two said no more, each finding a Quiet Room in the courtyard, sitting cross-legged, and quickly entering a deep state of cultivation and meditation.

Lin Ming first checked his own condition.

His meridians were damaged due to the forced use of the Heavenly Fire Three Xuan Transformations and the Five Rounds Leaving Fire Array, his Dou Qi was almost exhausted, and his Soul Power was also over-consumed.

He took out the pill and swallowed it, then circulated his Cultivation Method, slowly absorbing the dense, almost impenetrable Heaven and Earth Energy and earth within Dragon Island, as well as the faint Dragon Qi mixed in, which had a subtle nourishing effect on his physical body.

The pure energy flowed into his parched meridians and qi vortex like sweet rain, nourishing the damaged areas and replenishing his energy. Under the combined effect of the elixir and this excellent environment, his recovery speed was extremely fast.

After an unknown amount of time, when Lin Ming felt that his condition had recovered to most of its former state and his internal Dou Qi had become abundant and surging again, the barrier of the Four-Star Dou Ancestor actually began to loosen under this process of breaking down and rebuilding, high-intensity squeezing and replenishing with pure energy!

A thought struck him, and he immediately focused his mind, guiding his immense energy to attack that invisible barrier.

"Boom!"

As if by natural order, without encountering any major obstacles, the barrier shattered instantly! The vortex within his body expanded rapidly, increasing both the total amount and quality of Dou Qi it could contain by a significant margin!

Peak Four-Star Dou Ancestor!

Feeling the increasingly powerful energy within him, Lin Ming slowly opened his eyes, a flash of brilliance in them.

Although he hasn't broken through to the Five Stars yet, he has reached the peak of the Four Stars, and is only one step away from the Five Stars, which means his strength has improved significantly.

Stepping out of the Quiet Room, I found that Xiao Yi Xian had also finished her cultivation and was standing in the courtyard. The aura around her, which had been slightly disordered due to the battle and exhaustion, had now completely stabilized and was even more condensed and profound than before, faintly exuding a sense of oppression.

Seeing Lin Ming emerge, a faint smile appeared on Xiao Yi Xian's usually aloof face, and she said softly, "I've also broken through."

Lin Ming carefully sensed it and nodded with delight. "Four-Star Dou Ancestor, congratulations."

Xiao Yi Xian's Woeful Poison Body is unique. Every time she survives a major battle or exertion, her strength often improves significantly. This series of fierce battles has allowed her to successfully break through her bottleneck, advancing from the Peak Three-Star Dou Ancestor to the ranks of the Four-Star Dou Ancestor.

The two exchanged a smile, both feeling the joy of improved strength after overcoming numerous hardships. In this land of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, where powerful beings abound, every bit of improvement in one's own strength is of utmost importance.

Then the two of them looked up towards the summit of the Giant Peak, wondering how the inheritance process on Zi Yan's side was progressing.