A Close Call, the Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As terrifying energy attacks slammed into the Island-Protecting Barrier of East Dragon Island, waves of thunderous explosions rang out.

East Dragon Island immediately erupted into an uproar.

No one had expected the Three Dragon Kings to attack without hesitation after learning that the Old Dragon Emperor was still alive and that Zi Yan was about to break through to the Four-star Dou Saint level.

For a time.

The Great Elder of East Dragon Island, Qing Shan, the Second Elder, Qing Mu, the Third Elder, Zhu Li, and powerful figures such as Hei Qing and Qi You flew into the sky above East Dragon Island while arranging for more people to reinforce the array.

They gazed at the Three Dragon Kings and countless Dragon Clan powerhouses attacking from outside the barrier.

The Great Elder, Qing Shan, was a Mid-stage Two-star Dou Saint.

He could not help shouting, "Three Dragon Kings, why are you attacking our East Dragon Island while the entire clan is celebrating and before the Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking's blessings have even been distributed?"

"Why?"

Hearing the Great Elder of East Dragon Island, Qing Shan, shout out.

The North Dragon King sneered. "Qing Shan, don't pretend to be ignorant when you know perfectly well what's going on!"

"If Little Niece Zi Yan receives the Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking's blessing, then with her Dragon Phoenix Bloodline and Four-star Dou Saint strength, once she becomes familiar with her power, she'll probably come to settle accounts with our Three Dragon Islands very soon, won't she?"

"To prevent such a situation from occurring in the future!"

"This King advises you all to obediently hand over 'Little Niece Zi Yan.'"

"If you cooperate honestly, East Dragon Island may yet be preserved. Otherwise, after today, the Ancient Void Dragon Clan will have no East Dragon Island!"

Hearing this.

Qing Shan forcibly suppressed his anger.

He shouted coldly, "You're courting death. Don't forget that the Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking previously said that His Majesty the Old Dragon Emperor is still alive."

"Although we don't know why he joined another faction, after being exposed by the Gold Ranking, he will return sooner or later. Aren't you afraid of His Majesty the Old Dragon Emperor's reckoning?"

"Hahaha!"

Faced with the Great Elder of East Dragon Island's threat, the South Dragon King could not help laughing mockingly. "Qing Shan, if the Old Dragon Emperor could return, he would have done so long ago!"

"Why would he have failed to send even a single message back to the clan after all these years?"

"In our view, he must have joined the Seven Star Palace and left the Dou Qi Continent with that Ice Emperor Lin Yuan..."

"Besides, don't even think about obtaining definite information about him through the Gold Ranking. We already had all the clan members under our command choose the 'Mystical Ability' reward!"

Hearing this.

The powerhouses of East Dragon Island, including Qing Shan, immediately turned ashen.

At this moment, the Three Dragon Kings had blocked off every possible retreat.

Just as everyone fell silent.

The familiar voice of the Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking suddenly echoed through the minds of every Ancient Void Dragon Clan member. "More than half of the Ancient Void Dragons have chosen the 'Mystical Ability Reward.' The Gold Ranking rewards will now be distributed!"

The instant the voice fell.

Countless streams of Golden Light descended from the heavens.

They entered the bodies of the Ancient Void Dragons scattered throughout the area.

In an instant, all the Ancient Void Dragon Clan powerhouses rose by one star in strength. The contents of the Heaven Tier Inheritance Technique, Secret Technique, and mystical abilities directly appeared within their souls.

Apart from that.

The Three Dragon Kings, who had already broken through to the Late Four-star Dou Saint level under the Gold Ranking Blessing.

Each had an additional Supreme Treasure before them: a palm-sized Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, covered in golden and purple light and shrouded by illusory dragon and phoenix figures.

Just as the Three Dragon Kings stared feverishly at the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruits before them.

Boom!

A purple-gold pillar of light suddenly erupted from the Dragon Emperor Hall on East Dragon Island.

Immediately afterward, accompanied by a Dragon Roar and a Phoenix Cry, two enormous illusory figures—a colossal Ancient Void Dragon and an Ancient Heavenly Phoenix—materialized simultaneously above East Dragon Island.

At the same time, a Bloodline Pressure that made every member of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan tremble swept across heaven and earth, jolting the Three Dragon Kings outside the barrier back to their senses.

In the blink of an eye.

With the help of the Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking, Zi Yan successfully refined the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, awakened her Dragon Phoenix Bloodline, broke through to the Early Four-star Dou Saint level, and emerged from seclusion.

She then tore through space and appeared before the powerhouses of East Dragon Island.

Seeing this, the elders of East Dragon Island, who had all broken through by one star under the Heavenly Dao Blessing, were immediately delighted.

But when they thought of the Three Dragon Kings outside the barrier, who had already broken through to the Late Four-star Dou Saint level.

Their expressions darkened once again.

To be fair, given East Dragon Island's current situation, without External Aid, it would truly be difficult to withstand the siege of the Three Dragon Islands.

With this thought in mind.

The Great Elder, Qing Shan, pondered for a moment.

He immediately stepped forward and said to Zi Yan, "Dragon Emperor, given the current situation, East Dragon Island is absolutely no match for the Three Dragon Kings, who have already broken through to the Late Four-star Dou Saint level."

"Later, a few of us Old Guys will hold back the Three Dragon Kings. You should find an opportunity to leave Dragon Island and go to the depths of the Meteor God Ice Plain in the Far North. Find the Seven Star Palace and ask about your father, the Old Dragon Emperor..."

However.

Before the Great Elder, Qing Shan, could finish speaking.

Zi Yan directly interrupted him, her tone resolute. "Great Elder, there's no need to say anything more. Since East Dragon Island has recognized me as its Dragon Emperor, I won't abandon my people and flee for my life alone!"

"Besides, given our current strength, even if we burn our blood essence, we won't be able to hold back the Three Dragon Kings, who are Late Four-star Dou Saints, for long."

"Not to mention that the Three Dragon Islands also have Dou Saint powerhouses of the same level as you, such as Zhu Mu, Xuan Mo, and Lie Shan."

"I'm afraid no one will be able to leave today. This is destined to be a bloody battle to the death!"

Over here.

Before the other elders could say anything more.

The Three Dragon Kings, who had already sensed the aura of Zi Yan's Dragon Phoenix Bloodline, impatiently launched a second attack, preparing to deal with the trouble that was Zi Yan as quickly as possible.

Ka La, ka la...

Peng!

With the three Late Four-star Dou Saint powerhouses leading the attack, the Island-Protecting Array Barrier of East Dragon Island shattered with a crash without lasting even a single breath.

At the same time that the Island-Protecting Array Barrier shattered.

The North Dragon King's cold voice suddenly resounded throughout heaven and earth. "Little Niece Zi Yan, don't blame your uncles for being ruthless. Your potential is simply too great—so great that it keeps us awake at night!"

"If you don't die..."

"We won't be able to rest easy!"

"For the future stability of our Ancient Void Dragon Clan, your three uncles cannot spare you today!"

"Things have already come to this point. Not only can we no longer turn back, you won't spare us either. Therefore, only by killing you and annihilating all of East Dragon Island can we erase every trace and Deceive the Heavens and Cross the Sea..."

"By then, even if the Old Dragon Emperor truly returns, as long as we all give the same account and perhaps pin the blame on someone else, we'll finally be able to escape this crisis!"

Looking at the many powerhouses grinning viciously as they shot toward East Dragon Island.

Zi Yan said coldly, "Enough nonsense. Even if I have to burn my Dragon Phoenix Bloodline today, I'll make you pay a terrible price!"

Just as Zi Yan and the forces of East Dragon Island assumed battle stances and prepared for a Desperate Struggle.

A terrifying, unparalleled pressure suddenly enveloped the entire Dragon Island.

In an instant, the powerhouses from the Three Dragon Islands who were shooting toward Zi Yan were all frozen in place.

"Who is it!"

At this moment, unable to move beneath the pressure, the North Dragon King forcibly suppressed the fear in his heart and shouted harshly, "How dare you interfere in the affairs of our Ancient Void Dragon Clan!"

As the North Dragon King's voice fell.

The void above East Dragon Island shattered instantly.

Immediately afterward, a Purple Gold Giant Dragon that blotted out the sky and sun, its body so massive that it defied description, entered everyone's sight.

Then.

Under the horrified gazes of countless people.

The Purple Gold Giant Dragon slowly opened its mouth, its thunderous voice echoing across the entire Dragon Island.

"This Emperor is Zhu Kun!"