Snatching People from Xiao Xuan's Hands on the Three Dragon Islands

A massive phoenix silhouette projected out from within the fruit!

The shadow was nearly a hundred zhang in size!

Its wingspan, when fully spread, exceeded a hundred zhang.

It blotted out the sky and sun, radiating an overwhelming sense of oppression.

"Clansman? We... are of the same race?"

Zi Yan asked in astonishment.

For some reason.

The moment she first laid eyes on this giant phoenix shadow, she felt an impulse hidden deep within her bloodline, urging her to swallow it in one gulp.

However, as she took a few more looks at the phoenix shadow's eyes.

That feeling vanished instantly.

In its place was a vague, mechanical sense of recognition.

"Indeed, I can sense that the same bloodline as mine flows within your body!"

The phoenix shadow stared at Zi Yan, appearing very gratified and excited!

"You only need to prick your finger and drip a drop of blood onto this altar to receive my inheritance!"

Upon hearing this.

Zi Yan acted as if she were bewitched!

She took out a dagger.

And was about to slice her finger!

The giant phoenix shadow revealed a trace of anticipation and ecstasy that would be difficult for an ordinary person to detect!

But, to its fury, just as its plan was about to succeed!

The dagger in Zi Yan's hand stopped mid-air.

The phoenix shadow immediately locked its gaze onto Xiao Xuan!

It glared at him, unable to contain its rage.

"What kind of petty scoundrel are you! How dare you ruin this Phoenix's affairs! Get lost!"

Boom!

A terrifying pressure erupted toward Xiao Xuan, intending to crush him to death right there!

Bang!

Xiao Xuan did not even move, and that pressure was rebounded back with even more terrifying force!

The phoenix shadow let out a miserable shriek, its massive body feeling as if it were carrying a mountain.

Its already illusory figure became even more transparent!

The phoenix shadow's expression changed drastically!

In this world, there actually existed someone who could withstand its pressure and reflect it back?!

No!

Impossible!

"Even in your prime, I could crush you to death! Let alone a mere remnant shadow of a Heavenly Demon Phoenix daring to play god in front of me! Who gave you the courage!"

Xiao Xuan let out a cold shout, and his soul power surged out, transforming into a pale black spear above the phoenix shadow!

As Xiao Xuan pressed his finger downward.

Boom!

The spear crashed down!

Bang!

It pierced through the phoenix shadow with ease!

"Absorb!"

A suction force spread from Xiao Xuan's palm, drawing the phoenix shadow into his body!

"Eh, just now... what happened?"

As the phoenix shadow vanished, Zi Yan regained her senses, blinking her large eyes as she looked at Xiao Xuan in confusion.

She only remembered someone saying something.

As for what happened afterward.

She had no impression of it whatsoever.

"Nothing, just cleaned up a piece of trash."

Xiao Xuan smiled faintly.

With that, he curled his palm toward the gold-and-purple fruit shimmering below and pulled!

Swish!

The fruit detached itself from the tree and flew straight into the hand of Xiao Xuan!

"Wow! Brother Xiao Xuan, your sleight of hand is amazing! Can you teach me?"

"Of course I can."

Zi Yan was ecstatic.

Soon, however, her attention was drawn to the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit in Xiao Xuan's hand.

"By the way, what is that thing?"

"This is the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, a treasure that can help you grow up quickly!"

Zi Yan pouted, eyeing Xiao Xuan with suspicion.

"Huh? Just this one fruit? You aren't trying to trick me just because I look young, are you?"

Xiao Xuan felt a vein throb on his forehead.

She was an ancient monster over a thousand years old; why was she still playing the part of a naive child!

She did look quite young, though.

Never mind, then.

"You are so smart and adorable; even if I wanted to trick someone, I could never trick you."

Zi Yan tilted her head to think about it, then nodded in agreement.

"That's true, I suppose."

"Since you've got it, give it to me quickly! Let me taste what this fruit is like."

Zi Yan's eyes darted around as she licked her lips, drool nearly spilling out.

"Don't be impatient, there is another good thing here."

"What is it?"

Zi Yan was curious.

She followed Xiao Xuan to the Pill Hall of the ruins.

Seeing medicinal pills everywhere, Zi Yan's eyes turned into stars, and drool streamed down the corner of her mouth.

She was about to rush forward and gorge herself.

But before she could even make a move, she realized that all those pills were being swept away by Xiao Xuan!

Then...

Starting from the first floor, Xiao Xuan pocketed every single pill he saw, regardless of its grade.

As for the toxic gas permeating the path, it had absolutely no effect on him.

Along the way, Xiao Xuan ransacked dozens of pill rooms.

Zi Yan didn't manage to get a single one.

She crossed her arms, pouted, and tilted her head, looking for all the world like she was angry and very displeased!

"Haste makes waste; one must be steady and measured!"

"I don't believe a word of it!"

"..."

Zi Yan let out a dainty huff.

"Eh, Brother Xiao Xuan, over there... did some kind of white shadow just run past?"

Zi Yan spoke up suddenly.

"Ah! It's a fluffy little beast!"

Right in front of them, a small, plump, round creature covered in white fur stared at them in terror with bulging, frog-like eyes.

It didn't dare to move a muscle!

It seemed to be trying to disguise itself as an inconspicuous statue in the great hall!

It was truly foolish to the extreme.

Seeing that its camouflage wasn't working on Zi Yan, the little beast turned and bolted.

It hadn't run two steps before it realized its short little legs were just kicking wildly in the air.

It had been snatched up by Xiao Xuan from across the room!

"Cheep, cheep..."

The little beast struggled desperately, its four short legs kicking wildly as it let out squeaking sounds.

Zi Yan rushed over and scooped the little beast into her arms.

"What kind of thing is this? It's so cute."

"This is... a medicinal pill."

"What? A... medicinal pill?"

Zi Yan looked skeptical.

Aren't medicinal pills supposed to be round and plump?

How could it be alive?

"That is a long story for another time. Someone is coming!"

"People? Where?"

No sooner had Zi Yan finished speaking than the space ahead suddenly tore open, forming a rift.

Three figures stepped out from within!

They cast unfriendly glares at Zi Yan, but upon discovering that none of them could see through Xiao Xuan's strength, their faces immediately broke into smiles.

"Heh, we searched high and low, only to find you without any effort at all. We have finally found you."

"You must be the bloodline of the Dragon Emperor. We have come to take you home."

The Dragon Emperor... Lord?

Zi Yan looked toward Xiao Xuan: "Are they talking about me?"

Before Xiao Xuan could speak, Qian Xuan of North Dragon Island nodded immediately: "Naturally, it is you. Ever since you appeared in the Central Plains, we have sensed your presence!"

"Indeed, we searched for a long time before finally managing to track you down here."

Xia Ao said with a dry laugh.

As the commander of the Dragon Armor Army of West Dragon Island, he had no idea why Elder Zhu Mu had sent him here!

Man Yan of South Dragon Island harbored the same confusion!

However, he was rather cunning; he stood to the side like a lackey, offering nothing but obsequious smiles.

He did not say a word.

"Aren't you going to introduce yourselves?"

In Xiao Xuan's memory, among the four dragon islands that the Ancient Dragon Island had split into, only East Dragon Island supported the Dragon Emperor.

The dragon kings of the other three islands all sought to seize power and become the new Dragon Emperor.

Qian Xuan said very politely: "This Humble One is Qian Xuan of Ancient Dragon Island, and they are Man Yan and Xia Ao, respectively."