The Ancient Dragon Clan's Complete Unification
As the entire Middle Continent was engulfed in speculation, shock, and undercurrents due to the mysterious destruction of the Soul Hall Human Hall, and more than ten important Branch Hall, Lin Ming, the instigator of this storm sweeping through the Soul Hall, had already led the members of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan across the endless void and returned to their base camp, East Dragon Island, located in the Void Space.
At this moment, in stark contrast to the clamor and speculation outside, East Dragon Island presented a solemn atmosphere of order and tranquility, as if the island had just returned from a great battle.
The enormous island floats in the deep void, with palaces and pavilions standing on it, and a vast Dragon Might's might is faintly permeating the air. Although the unified Ancient Void Dragon Clan still needs time to fully integrate internally, it has already begun to show the magnificent aura of an ancient overlord.
When Lin Ming, surrounded by the North Dragon King Zhu Xu, the South Dragon King Zhu You, the West Dragon King Zhu Jin, and Elder Qing Mu, stepped into the plaza in the core area of East Dragon Island, there were already more than a dozen teams standing and waiting.
These teams were the Ancient Dragon Clan experts whom Lin Ming had previously dispatched to attack the dozen or so important Branch Hall of the Soul Hall. Each team was led by a Half Sage elder and assisted by about twenty Dou Venerate. Their missions were clear, and their actions were swift. At this moment, they had obviously all successfully completed their missions and were reuniting here.
Upon seeing Lin Ming's arrival, the leaders of these dozen or so teams, regardless of which Dragon Island they came from, all wore expressions of relief after completing their mission, as well as respect for Lin Ming, the Dragon Emperor's representative who facilitated the unification of the ancient dragons and led them to such brilliant achievements.
They stepped forward in unison, each presenting a simple yet powerfully sealed Jade Box with both hands, exuding strong Spatial Fluctuations and a soul-sealing aura.
"Mr. Lin Ming, I have not failed you! This is the Soul Origin obtained by the Soul Shepherd Branch Hall!"
"The Soul Origin of the Nether Mountain Branch Hall resides here!"
A series of deep and powerful voices rang out.
Sealed within these Jade Box are the Soul Origin Light Cluster that they swiftly seized from their respective target Branch Hall!
Although the amount of Soul Origin accumulated in each Branch Hall is far less than that of the massive orb of light in the Human Hall, which gathers millions of souls, the total amount accumulated by more than a dozen important Branch Hall is absolutely astonishing, a massive amount of soul energy that would make any power envious and go crazy.
Lin Ming's gaze swept over the Jade Box, and he could clearly sense the vast and mottled Soul Power contained within them. Although Lin Ming was excited, he remained calm and nodded slightly, saying, "Thank you all for your hard work."
Immediately, Lin Ming waved his sleeve lightly, and an invisible Space Power, like a gentle stream of water, lifted up the dozen or so Jade Box, collecting them all into his Storage Ring.
By carefully storing the Soul Origin of these Branch Hall, along with the main course he obtained from the Human Hall, it can be said that nearly one-third of the "soul inventory" that the Soul Hall had been accumulating in the Middle Continent for countless years had fallen into his hands.
This is an immeasurable asset, and a crucial resource in his upcoming plans.
After doing all this, Lin Ming did not leave immediately. Instead, he turned his gaze to the Three Great Dragon Kings and the core elders present, and his voice rang out clearly. "Everyone, you have all made great contributions to this attack on the Soul Hall. I will remember your merits, and I will do my best to speak well of you after Zi Yan emerges from seclusion."
The people from the three islands, who were now redeeming themselves through meritorious service, were all delighted and said to Lin Ming, "Lin Ming very much, Mr. Lin Ming. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything in the future!"
Looking at the Ancient Dragon Clan who showed him respect, Lin Ming immediately said with a smile, "Now that the Ancient Dragon Clan has been unified, it should have the spirit of perpetual renewal. Currently, the Four Great Dragon Islands are still scattered throughout the Void Space, and their power has not been completely consolidated into one. This is not a long-term solution."
"Therefore, it's time to merge the Four Great Dragon Islands into a single, true Ancient Dragon Island!"
Upon hearing this, the plaza fell silent for a moment, and then a burning light shone in the eyes of many Ancient Dragon Clan powerhouses!
The unification of Dragon Island is the long-cherished wish of all the Ancient Dragon Clan who yearn for unity since the internal strife! This signifies the complete end of the era of division, and a truly unified and powerful Ancient Void Dragon Clan will stand tall in the world!
The Three Great Dragon Kings exchanged glances, their eyes reflecting a complex mix of emotions regarding their respective territories, which they had cultivated for many years, but more importantly, a sense of recognition and determination regarding the future of their races.
North Dragon King Zhu Xu spoke first, his voice steady and powerful. "Mr. Lin Ming is absolutely right. Division is the root of weakness, while unity is the foundation of strength. I have no objection; we can begin the relocation of North Dragon Island immediately."
The South Dragon King Zhu You, chuckled and said, "It should have been done long ago! It's really stifling to be crammed into this small place. After the merger, the territory will be larger, giving our men a wider stage to showcase their talents!"
The West Dragon King Zhu Jin, was even more direct, his voice booming like thunder. "No problem! I'll go back and make the arrangements right away. Anyone who dares to utter a sound will be the first one thrown into the Spatial Turbulence!"
With the three Dragon Kings' approval, there were no further obstacles. Immediately, the Three Great Dragon Kings swiftly began to act. They each summoned their trusted subordinates and issued orders, preparing to launch the massive project of relocating Dragon Island.
The three Dragon King flashed, transforming into three streaks of light that disappeared into the void, heading towards their respective Dragon Island.
Soon, from afar, in that deep Void Space, vast Spatial Fluctuations began to emanate from three other directions. The outlines of enormous islands, enveloped by endless Space Power, began to move slowly and steadily, like three massive void fortresses, approaching the core area where East Dragon Island was located.
Countless spatial runes lit up around the island, creating a stable traction and protection channel, a truly magnificent sight.
This is destined to be a process that takes time, but the unified will is already unstoppable.
Seeing that the forces of the Three Great Dragon Islands had already taken action, and the entire East Dragon Island was filled with a busy and excited atmosphere because of this historic moment, it was clear that Lin Ming no longer needed to worry about this. The specific integration matters would be handled properly by the Three Great Dragon Kings and the original East Dragon Island leadership.
Lin Ming then turned to Great Elder Qing Mu of East Dragon Island, who had been waiting quietly to the side, and said, "Great Elder, I need a place for secluded cultivation where I can be absolutely quiet and undisturbed."
Upon hearing this, Elder Qing Mu immediately smiled and said, "Mr. Lin Ming, please follow me. Everything has already been prepared for you."
After saying this, Elder Qing Mu led the way, with Lin Ming following closely behind. The two passed through numerous palaces and corridors, crossed several powerful barriers hidden in the void, and finally arrived at a seemingly inconspicuous Bronze Ancient Hall located deep within East Dragon Island.
The ancient palace was cast entirely from a strange, dark blue metal, its surface covered with ancient and intricate dragon patterns, exuding an aura of vicissitude, weight, and isolation from the world. The palace doors were tightly closed, their surfaces shimmering with light, clearly indicating the presence of extremely powerful Restriction.
"Mr. Lin Ming, this place is the secluded training ground of the Dragon Emperor and core elders of our Ancient Dragon Island throughout the ages, and it is called the 'Void Dragon Hall'." Elder Qing Mu introduced, pointing to the Bronze Ancient Hall, his tone filled with pride and awe.
"This palace is deeply embedded in the core of East Dragon Island's space. Not only can it gather void energy, but its defensive capabilities are also extremely strong. Unless the entire Dragon Island is breached, it is absolutely impossible to disturb the people inside from the outside. The palace is a self-contained space, with various isolation formations set up, making it an excellent place for secluded cultivation to break through bottlenecks and practice supreme secret techniques."
Lin Ming sensed the pure Space Power and subtle array fluctuations emanating from the "Void Dragon Hall," a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. This place was indeed better than he had expected, perfectly suited for what he was about to do.
"Thank you for your trouble Great Elder." Lin Ming nodded.
"You're too kind, sir," Elder Qing Mu said hastily. He then took out a token engraved with a dragon's head and cast a spell towards the bronze palace door.
Suddenly, the dragon-shaped patterns on the palace gate seemed to come alive, slowly moving. The heavy palace gate slowly opened inward with a deep rumble, revealing a hazy darkness behind it, as if it contained an endless starry sky.
"I will personally guard you from outside and will not allow anyone to disturb your seclusion," Elder Qing Mu solemnly promised.
Lin Ming said no more, nodded to Elder Qing Mu, and then took a step forward, his figure disappearing into the hazy darkness. After he entered, the heavy bronze palace door slowly closed again, sealing tightly, and the runes on its surface lit up again, isolating all auras inside.
Elder Qing Mu, standing outside the hall, looked at the resealed hall doors with anticipation in his eyes.
He knew that this human, who had received such a great trust from the Dragon Emperor, must be in seclusion because of the Vast Soul Origin he had obtained from the Soul Hall. When he emerged from seclusion, his Soul Power would likely have reached a completely new and unimaginable level!
At this moment, Lin Ming, who was inside the "Void Dragon Hall," found himself as if he were in a miniature universe. Beneath his feet were smooth, mirror-like void walls, and above his head were countless shimmering starlight points, which were highly condensed spatial energy crystals.
The energy here is dozens of times more concentrated than outside, and incredibly pure. It also carries a trace of the unique Spatial Origin aura of the Ancient Void Dragon, which has ineffable benefits for cultivating Space Power.
In response, Lin Ming took a deep breath, sat down cross-legged, and took out the Jade Box containing the Soul Origin of the Human Hall, as well as the dozen or so jade Jade Box containing the Soul Origin of the Branch Hall, and floated them in front of him.
Gazing at these orbs of light that condensed the Soul Power countless souls, Lin Ming's eyes became incredibly sharp and resolute.
"It's time to fully utilize these primal soul Origin Power."
As he muttered to himself, Lin Ming changed his hand seals, and dark purple flames rose around him, enveloping the Soul Origin Light Cluster.
Thus, a crucial refining process officially began within the secluded Void Dragon Hall. All the disturbances of the outside world seemed to have become irrelevant to him.