Zhuli had once read about it in an ancient book.
After consuming a Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit,
because it contained an enormous amount of energy, a thick layer of crystals would instantly form over the consumer's body.
It was almost impossible to refine with Dou Qi alone!
So... a Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit had to be consumed somewhere with an abundance of fire energy.
But they were here now, in a climate and environment that were completely unsuitable!
As soon as the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit went down,
in less than half a minute,
a layer of faintly shimmering, peculiar crystals quickly formed over Zi Yan's body.
Between the crystalline glimmers, fluid-like light could just barely be seen.
And that was the terrifying energy contained within the Dragon Emperor Origin Fruit!
"Huh?"
Zi Yan's eyes widened. She cried out, "Big Brother Xiao Xuan, you... you actually set me up!"
The moment the words left her mouth,
the Dragon-Phoenix Crystal Layer completely engulfed Zi Yan!
She looked like a purple inflatable...
Ahem, a statue!
"Quick! Get Zi Yan to the back mountain! Gather everyone and build a volcano at once to help her refine the Dragon-Phoenix Crystal Layer!"
Zhuli immediately gave the order.
Xiao Xuan stopped him. "Since I did this, I naturally have a way to handle it. What are you panicking for?!"
"..." Zhuli froze.
"Lord Xiao Xuan, you may not understand this Dragon Emperor Origin Fruit. Without Heavenly Flames, there's nothing anyone can do about the Dragon-Phoenix Crystal Layer on Zi Yan's body—not even if Lord Dragon Phoenix came back!"
"Elder Zhuli, the way you describe it, this Dragon Emperor Origin Fruit doesn't sound like anything good."
Heiqing muttered under his breath.
Zhuli's old face twisted up like a chrysanthemum.
"Heh!"
Xiao Xuan gave a cold laugh.
He opened his palm!
At once, the Green Lotus Core Flame, Sea Heart Flame, and Fallen Heart Flame appeared in his hand!
"Heavenly Flames!"
Zhuli's eyes bulged, his expression disbelieving.
Then he slapped his forehead.
Damn it, it was said that Lord Xiao Xuan had once relied on his own formidable strength to subdue multiple Heavenly Flames and make them his own!
Seeing them today had truly opened his eyes!
Zhuli hurriedly pleaded, "My lord, please help Zi Yan! I... my Ancient Void Dragon Clan will repay your kindness a thousandfold!"
Xiao Xuan flicked a finger. Three Heavenly Flames came from three directions, enveloping the Dragon-Phoenix Crystal Layer.
At the same time, Xiao Xuan sent Zi Yan a voice transmission. "Zi Yan, this Dragon Emperor Origin Fruit contains an enormous amount of energy. I'll use the Heavenly Flames to help you refine it!"
"So that's what's happening. I thought Big Brother Xiao Xuan was messing with me on purpose!"
"Don't talk. Circulate your Dou Qi and refine it!"
With the appearance of the three Heavenly Flames, it was as if every drop of water in the area had been evaporated!
The surroundings became dry and scorching.
The terrifying heat seared the Dragon-Phoenix Crystal Layer, and drops of dark golden liquid seeped out of it.
Zi Yan's aura also began to rise gradually.
Xiao Xuan hadn't set up a barrier to isolate the aura here!
At the same time,
on the other three Great Dragon Islands,
the three Dragon Kings also sensed the energy fluctuations produced as the Dragon Emperor Origin Fruit was refined!
They all gathered on North Dragon Island.
The North Dragon King's expression was grave. "The aura of a Dragon Emperor Origin Fruit has appeared on East Dragon Island. We should join forces, seize it, then discuss how to divide it. What do you think?"
The West Dragon King and South Dragon King exchanged a glance.
The West Dragon King spoke:
"We all know how precious a Dragon Emperor Origin Fruit is. There can't be many of them, so... the best course is to divide it into three portions, one for each of us!"
"I agree!" the South Dragon King immediately chimed in.
A hint of imperceptible malice flashed through the North Dragon King's eyes.
In the end, though, he nodded in agreement.
The three immediately assembled their forces and headed for East Dragon Island in a mighty procession.
They were determined to win this battle!
The people on East Dragon Island remained unaware.
They were all gathered around Zi Yan, watching in anticipation.
Suddenly!
A series of imposing figures appeared in the sky above East Dragon Island!
Most of them wore golden armor!
The armor bore dragon-shaped patterns that seemed almost alive, radiating a vast and mighty dragon's might.
"Bad news! They're from the other three islands!"
"Damn it, why have these bastards suddenly come here?!"
Angry shouts rang out across East Dragon Island!
"Huo Zhan! How dare you bring people into East Dragon Island and barge in here!"
Qi You led his people into the air from East Dragon Island.
Unsmiling as always, his face brimmed with barely restrained fury!
"Qi You, we're here to invite the lord with royal blood to come visit us."
Huo Zhan chuckled, his laughter carrying a sinister chill.
"I'd say you're after the energy of the Dragon Emperor Origin Fruit!"
Qi You sneered.
Xuan Mo of West Dragon Island barked, "So what if we are? If you don't want to die, get out of our way!"
At the same time, the aura of a Two-Star Dou Saint swept out!
The oppressive force of his powerful aura instantly knocked some of the weaker people on East Dragon Island out of the sky!
In an instant, countless figures fell like hail!
Their cries of anguish rang through the heavens.
"This is East Dragon Island! Since when do you get to run wild here?!"
A deep voice emerged from the depths of East Dragon Island, wrapped in Dou Qi!
It blasted Xuan Mo's pressure apart!
Xuan Mo narrowed his eyes.
"Qing Mu, I can't believe that after centuries in seclusion, you've actually advanced to Mid-Stage Two-Star Dou Sheng!"
"I was lucky, that's all!"
"Qing Mu, even if you've advanced to Mid-Stage Two-Star Dou Sheng, you still can't stop our allied forces today! Hand over that lord, and we'll leave at once!"
"Dream on!"
Qing Mu tore through space and emerged!
His gaze swept coldly over the allied forces from the three Great Dragon Islands!
He had sensed the bloodline of that Lord Dragon Phoenix long ago.
He had been watching from the shadows all along!
"Is that so?!"
As a voice filled with utter scorn fell,
three middle-aged men wearing crowns appeared out of thin air!
"I can't believe all three of you came as well!"
Qing Mu gritted his teeth.
If they were only dealing with Xuan Mo, Zhu Mu, and the others, Qing Mu and Qing Shan would have nothing to fear!
But these three men were bona fide Late Three-Star Dou Saints!
Forget Qing Mu alone—even if he and Qing Shan joined forces, they might not be able to defeat a single one of them!
And now, with the three of them united...
East Dragon Island was in danger!
"I advise you three not to get too arrogant. Either leave at once or submit to Lord Zi Yan!"
While the two sides faced off, Elder Zhu Li suddenly appeared and coldly addressed the three Dragon Kings, all Late-Stage Dou Saints.
He dared to come because Xiao Xuan had given him the confidence to do so!
"Heh, what are you supposed to be, daring to lecture this king? You're asking for death!"
The West Dragon King sneered.
"Considering your strength is decent, join my West Dragon Island and I'll overlook your offense!"
Zhuli said, "If you don't submit now, then once Lord Xiao Xuan comes out after helping Lord Zi Yan refine the Dragon Emperor Origin Fruit, you'll be finished!"
"Xiao Xuan? What kind of nobody is that? Tell him to come out and face me!"
The North Dragon King paid him no mind.
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