Solve It Together

Within the main hall of East Dragon Island, the Dragon Emperor Pressure that had made hearts tremble and bloodlines boil had already receded like a tide. The dazzling radiance of the purple-gold giant dragon phantom and the inverse scale had also withdrawn without a trace.

Yet the atmosphere in the air—a mixture of excitement, reverence, solemnity, and a do-or-die resolve—remained condensed for a long while as though it were tangible, refusing to disperse.

So much so that throughout every inch of the space, the people of East Dragon Island seemed still to hear that Dragon Emperor's roar originating from the depths of their souls, still witnessing the scene from moments ago that was worthy of being recorded in the clan's history.

The Great Elder and Second Elder slowly straightened their bodies, which had been slightly tense from resisting the pressure. Their gazes, now like stars tempered in fire, focused intensely upon Lin Ming.

At this time, there was no longer the slightest trace of their earlier scrutiny or doubt in their eyes. In its place was an incomparably resolute determination and burning anticipation, erupting after thousands of years of long, dark waiting, now that they had finally witnessed the dawn piercing through the gloom.

"Mr. Lin Ming."

The Great Elder spoke first. His aged voice was steadier than ever, as firm as a boulder, yet upon closer listening, one could detect a faint, concealed current of passion beneath the calm surface.

"Everyone on East Dragon Island is now united in heart and will! We are willing to obey the command of the Dragon Emperor's Inverse Scale, follow at your side, and assist you in accomplishing the great undertaking of unifying the Ancient Dragon clan and welcoming back His Majesty the Dragon Emperor!"

However, after his words fell, he immediately changed