At the critical moment, as everyone anxiously waited for Zi Yan to wake, an unexpected turn of events suddenly unfolded.
In the distant sky, dark clouds rolled in. Along with low growls and heavy footsteps, a murderous aura spread through the air.
Zhu Li and Hei Qing had just received an urgent notice from Elder Qi You. Their expressions instantly grew grave.
They knew these people had come for Zi Yan, but they didn't want to trouble Yao Chen and the others. After all, Zi Yan's safety was the most important thing right now.
"Brother Yao Chen, I'm sorry for the trouble. These people are all from the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. They disagree with us and want to forcibly seize the clan leader's bloodline—that is, Zi Yan. I hope you and Xiao Yi Xian can protect her here. Hei Qing and I will go out and meet them in battle."
Zhu Li clasped his hands as he spoke, his gaze firm and resolute.
Yao Chen nodded slightly and said in a low voice, "Go without worry. I'll protect this place."
Zhu Li and Hei Qing said no more. They turned and raced toward the battlefield.
The sky above Ancient Dragon Island was oppressively tense.
The Dragon Armor Army of West Dragon Island wore golden heavy armor and carried sharp spears. They stood in orderly ranks, like a vast black torrent of steel.
The Savage Dragon Army of South Dragon Island, meanwhile, were all powerfully built, their muscles bulging as they radiated a wild aura. Most wielded enormous battle-axes and heavy hammers.
At a single command, the two armies surged like a tide toward the defenders of East Dragon Island.
For a moment, the cries of battle and the clash of weapons rang through the sky.
Zhu Li flashed forward,