Counterattack

Because the location of their clash was not far from where Mang Tianchi had dealt with Qing Yan earlier, the commotion there naturally could not be completely concealed from Zhu Li.

Although he was currently locked in a fierce battle with Man Yan, his senses still caught the disturbance from that direction.

When he saw that Mang Tianchi had arrived, Zhu Li immediately reined in the sharp expression he wore in battle and solemnly nodded to Mang Tianchi, saying in a deep voice:

"Brother Mang Tianchi! Thank you for lending us your aid. This junior has already used his Natal Divine Weapon. East Dragon Island will forever remember this favor. Should you require anything in the future, East Dragon Island will certainly do everything in its power to assist you."

However, Mang Tianchi merely laughed heartily, waved his hand, and said, "Haha, Elder Zhu Li, you flatter me! This old man has been a guest on East Dragon Island for so long. Offering a little help now can be considered repaying a favor. Besides..." His tone shifted, and battle intent blazed in his eyes.

"And getting to spar with an Ancient Void Dragon Clan member of the same level is an opportunity that comes only once in a lifetime! If this old man's meddling was presumptuous, I hope you will not take offense!"

Man Yan, who had been ambushed by Mang Tianchi earlier, had now steadied himself. That strike had come too suddenly for him to erect his strongest defense in time, but the effect of an ambush could not last forever. Furthermore, as an Ancient Void Dragon Clan member, his dragon body was immensely powerful. Though he had looked somewhat disheveled when he hastily used a secret technique to block it, his Dou Qi had merely been shaken, and