Only then did Zi Yan retract her fist in satisfaction. She stood up and dusted off her hands.
"Wouldn't it have been over if you'd done this earlier? You just had to take a beating before behaving."
Within a single day.
North Dragon Island, South Dragon Island, West Dragon Island.
All three Dragon Islands had surrendered.
Of the Three Great Dragon Kings, the North Dragon King had been captured, the South Dragon King had willingly surrendered, and the West Dragon King had been beaten into submission.
When Zi Yan led everyone back to East Dragon Island, the entire Ancient Void Dragon Tribe erupted.
Countless clansmen flooded into the streets, gazing up at the petite figure in the sky with eyes full of reverence and fervor.
That was their Dragon Emperor.
That was true royal blood!
That was the true supreme ruler of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe!
In the sky, Zi Yan stood suspended in the air. Behind her stood Liu Bai, Qing Lin, Yao Ming, and the Three Great Elders. Below them was a sea of people stretching beyond sight.
"Long live Her Majesty the Dragon Emperor!"
"Long live Her Majesty the Dragon Emperor!"
"Long live Her Majesty the Dragon Emperor!"
Cheers rose and fell, resounding through the heavens.
The corners of Zi Yan's lips curled up slightly as she turned to look at Liu Bai beside her.
Liu Bai looked at her and smiled faintly.
East Dragon Island's main hall.
Zi Yan sat high upon the seat of honor, a faint dragon's might swirling around her. At her side, Liu Bai stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm.
Below them, the Three Great Dragon Kings—the North Dragon King, South Dragon King, and West Dragon King—knelt prostrate on the ground, their heads lowered.
Though the North