Zi Yan: Old Man, Don't Be So Ungrateful!

The moment Zi Yan's blood dripped into the dragon-patterned jade disc, a dazzling purple-gold light suddenly burst forth from the center of the disc, and countless fine dragon patterns emerged from its surface, moving as if they were alive.

Blood spread along the grooves, and the dragon patterns on them seemed to come alive, actually condensing into a lifelike, majestic purple dragon phantom on the jade plate!

Although the phantom was small, it seemed to contain a terrifying power capable of tearing the sky and splitting the earth. The moment the phantom appeared, a pressure originating from the deepest part of one's bloodline spread out.

Mu Zhao and Mu Qingluan turned pale and involuntarily took several steps back and knelt down. Even Queen Medusa, Xiao Yi Xian, and Venerable Skyfire felt their Dou Qi slightly stagnate.

Only Xiao Yan, possessing Heavenly Flames and the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, and with his soul power reaching the Late Spirit Realm, was completely unaffected.

Upon Elder Zhu Li could no longer suppress the excitement on his aged face, and even his voice trembled:

"Excellent, excellent! Such pure bloodline, such powerful dragon might, it must be the bloodline of the Old Dragon Emperor!"

Behind him, Hei Qing's eyes widened like copper bells, his honest face filled with wild joy. He immediately knelt on one knee and bowed to Zi Yan.

"Hei Qing greets Your Highness!"

Even Zhu Li took a deep breath, forcibly calming his emotions, and after putting away the jade disc, he looked at Zi Yan with loving and respectful eyes.

He bowed slightly to Zi Yan solemnly, his tone earnest:

"Your Highness Zi Yan, the bloodline flowing through your veins is the most noble royal bloodline of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Now that the Old Dragon Emperor has been missing for many years, according to the clan rules, you are the undisputed new Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Dragon Clan. However, your strength is currently insufficient, and you are not yet able to hold the enthronement ceremony."

Zi Yan blinked her large, jewel-like eyes. She didn't really feel the identity of "Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan," but was more concerned about something else.

She turned to look at Xiao Yan, and seeing Xiao Yan smile and nod at her, she turned back to Zhu Li and said:

"Oh, can I go back with you now? But Xiao Yan and the others have to come with me."

Upon Zhu Li glanced at Xiao Yan and his group again, and pondered for a moment.

He could naturally see that Zi Yan was extremely dependent on Xiao Yan, and these human experts were all extraordinary, especially this young man named Xiao Yan, whose aura was restrained and profound, even he couldn't quite see through him.

Moreover, since Zi Yan is so close to him, bringing him along would make her feel safer.

"Since Your Highness has given the order, we will naturally comply." Zhu Li, his attitude amiable. "These friends are not only Your Highness's close acquaintances, but also honored guests of my Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Please follow me to East Dragon Island for a rest."

With that, he flicked his sleeve, tearing open space itself.

"Qingluan, please come along too. Uncle Zhao, we'll take our leave now."

Xiao Yan greeted him with a smile.

"Young Pavilion Master, please take care. I entrust Qingluan to you."

Mu Zhao naturally had no objections to this. After giving a few instructions, he watched Xiao Yan and the others enter the Space Channel.

Seeing that everyone had already entered, Zhu Li turned to Hei Qing and gave the order:

"Let's restore relations with the Qingluan Clan. Now that we've found His Highness, some things can begin to be done."

Although Hei Qing found this matter troublesome, he could only bow and agree.

"Your Qingluan Clan also deserves credit for finding His Highness this time, and you will certainly receive a reward as it is due. I will send someone to deliver it later."

Zhu Li then spoke calmly to Mu Zhao.

"Thank you Elder Zhu Li!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhao quickly bowed, his heart filled with excitement.

With the support of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan of Taixu, the Azure Luan Clan will surely be able to restore its former glory. This matter must be promptly informed to the Clan Chief and elders.

But for now, we need to take good care of the guests in front of us.

"Mr. Hei Qing, shall we go inside and talk?"

Mu Zhao cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said with a smile.

"Hey, don't call me 'sir,' it sounds too strange. Just call me 'commander.'"

Hei Qing waved his hand casually and said.

He is currently at the Five-turn Peak Dou Zun and has only recently taken over the command position. Now, the entire army of East Dragon Island is under his command.

"Commander, please come with me."

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhao smiled and nodded, extending his hand towards the depths of the tribe to guide Hei Qing inside.

Meanwhile, in the void, Elder Zhu Li used Spatial Strength to envelop Xiao Yan and the others, speeding towards East Dragon Island.

The void passage was shrouded in a gray haze, appearing even more lifeless than the silver Space Channel and Space Wormholes.

Zi Yan sat on Xiao Yan's shoulders, kicking her short legs back and forth. Her smooth calves peeked out from under her skirt, and her white lace socks stood out even more with each kick.

The main problem was that this thing was blocking Xiao Yan's view. If Xiao Yan didn't possess a powerful soul force that allowed him to see more clearly without his eyes, he would never have allowed Zi Yan to be so unrestrained.

After all, once it becomes a habit, it would be terrible if you were ambushed from this blind spot while traveling in the future.

Seeing the intimate scene between Zi Yan and Xiao Yan, Elder Zhu Li a little nervous.

With the Old Dragon Emperor gone, Zi Yan is the only hope for East Dragon Island.

Judging from their relationship, this young friend Xiao Yan and Zi Yan have an excellent relationship. With his experience, he could tell at a glance that if they continue like this, there's a high chance they'll become so close that they'll end up sharing a bed.

As Zi Yan's elder and also an elder of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, Zhu Li naturally needed to find out who exactly the man had caught the eye of his future Dragon Emperor.

"Ahem, it seems that young friend Xiao Yan and His Highness have a rather good relationship. Young friend, you are so young, yet you have become a Dou Zun expert and possess such terrifying soul power. Such talent is probably unmatched in the entire Central Plains."

Zhu Li's words carried a hint of flattery, serving as a prelude to the questions to come, but he was genuinely astonished by Xiao Yan's talent.

With his keen eyesight, he could naturally tell that Xiao Yan was only seventeen years old.

To cultivate to the level of Dou Zun at this age and possess such terrifying soul power, talent alone is not enough.

Sufficient resources are also required.

This means that Xiao Yan must have a powerful force behind him.

But then again, no matter how many resources one has, a seventeen-year-old Dou Zun's talent is already beyond human comprehension.

He had only ever seen such terrifying talent in the peerless geniuses of those Ancient Clans.

The last person with such a genius surnamed Xiao was Xiao Xuan.

However, he did not sense any Dou Emperor Bloodline aura on Xiao Yan, which is quite intriguing.

Since I can't tell, I'll just have to ask directly.

After all, if he were truly a member of Xiao Xuan's clan, he wouldn't be someone difficult to talk to or with an eccentric personality.

However, the Xiao Clan seems to have long since declined, and they couldn't possibly have enough resources to nurture Xiao Yan. Could they be Ancient Clan?

The Ancient Clan and the Xiao Clan had a very good relationship back then, but based on his understanding of the Ancient Clan, it was impossible for the Ancient Clan to be so good to the Xiao Clan.

Oh, and there's also powerful soul energy, if we're talking about something related to alchemists...

Danta?

Zhu Li, and suddenly felt enlightened.

Indeed, although the Danta is not as well-established as the Ancient Clans, that only applies to its shortcomings in cultivating experts above the Dou Zun. However, for those below the Dou Zun, the Danta's resources and the support of top alchemists can provide Xiao Yan with sufficient cultivation resources!

Numerous thoughts flashed through his mind, and a gentle smile appeared on Zhu Li's face as he tentatively asked:

"I presume you have a good relationship with the Danta? I wonder what level your Alchemy have reached? My Ancient Void Dragon Clan has been living in seclusion for some reason, so it's not appropriate for us to casually invite alchemists from the outside world to our Ancient Dragon Clan. However, you and Princess Zi Yan have a deep friendship. If possible, I would like to invite you to become a guest elder of my Ancient Void Dragon Clan and refine some pills for our clan."

Xiao Yan hadn't expected that Elder Zhu Li would be so perceptive, able to sense his connection to the Danta.

But before he could speak, Zi Yan, with a smug look on her face, preemptively said:

"Hmph, Xiao Yan is the Young President of the Danta. Our relationship is more than just good. I used to live with Xiao Yan in the Danta and cultivate in seclusion! He's now Peak Eighth-Grade alchemist. Getting him to be a guest elder is like you've struck gold!"

However, after Zi Yan finished speaking, not only Elder Zhu Li, but even Xiao Yan and the others were silenced.

Zi Yan's words clearly showed that she did not place herself on the side of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, but rather on the side of Xiao Yan's woman.

This goes beyond simply siding with outsiders.

This is practically elbowing one's own family.

However, it's not surprising that Zi Yan felt this way. After all, she had been like an orphan since childhood, and Great Elder Su Qian of the Jia Nan Academy was more like Zi Yan family than the people of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.

Zhu Li understood this, but he still felt a tightness in his chest.

This feeling is like a long-lost daughter seeing her parents again, and the first thing she does is grab her blond boyfriend and say:

"Old Deng, my boyfriend is the son of the director of the top Central Plains Danta Hospital in the entire continent, a 17-year-old national-level medical genius. You should be secretly happy to have such a good son-in-law. By the way, we've been living together for a long time, and I'm very satisfied with him. Don't be ungrateful and give him a hard time, or I'll turn around and leave!"

Although Xiao Yan is indeed very powerful, Zi Yan's attitude is truly heartbreaking.

Mu Qingluan was deeply shocked.

Good heavens, lady! You really dare to say that!

I've learned a lot!

When she saw her father again, she said the same thing!

Anyway, the future Dragon Emperor will be my best friend for life, so wouldn't the Qingluan Clan have to obey her every word?

"Zi Yan!"

Xiao Yan, somewhat helpless, naturally raised his hand and slapped Zi Yan's shapely buttocks, frowning slightly and speaking in a stern tone.

No matter what, Elder Zhu Li is Zi Yan's elder, so they should be respected. After all, Zi Yan was stranded outside, so they can't be blamed. Moreover, they rushed over as soon as they sensed Zi Yan's presence.

This subconscious action still caused Zhu Li's eye to twitch slightly.

So you're not even trying to hide it from people anymore?

They're flirting right in front of me!

Unfortunately, Zhu Li couldn't bring himself to call Xiao Yan a beast.

Because in terms of age, Zi Yan is actually a bit older than Xiao Yan.

Of course, considering the lifespan of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, Zi Yan is indeed still a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old.

But Xiao Yan is only seventeen years old.

Moreover, judging from their intimate manner, they have clearly known each other for a long time.

It's even possible that when they met, Zi Yan was still a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl, while Xiao Yan was still a child.

We can't say there's something wrong with Xiao Yan just because Zi Yan is growing slowly.

Besides, he heard it very clearly just now.

The Young President of the Danta, Peak Eighth-Grade alchemist!

What the hell is the difference between him and the guild leader of the Danta?

The key point is that, judging by the Alchemy skills of Peak Eighth-Grade alchemist, Xiao Yan's status is no lower than that of Ninth-Turn Peak Dou Zun.

Even though Zhu Li was Ancient Void Dragon Clan, the Third Elder of East Dragon Island, Half-Saint, he still had to treat Xiao Yan with great respect.

This is the prestige of a high-level alchemist at the Peak Eighth-Grade!

He already felt that Xiao Yan's talent was very high, even comparable to that of a prodigy like Xiao Xuan.

But after learning that Xiao Yan had reached an even higher level in Alchemy, he felt that Xiao Xuan was nothing special after all.

He cultivates both Dou Qi Alchemy; how could he become Dou Zun at seventeen?

"I never imagined that young friend Xiao Yan's Alchemy had reached such a pinnacle. It has truly broadened my horizons. It seems that my Ancient Dragon Clan, having lived in seclusion for so many years, has become quite isolated from information."

Zhu Li bowed to Xiao Yan with a face full of admiration, a sense of joy also rising in his heart.

Unexpectedly, this time they not only found the princess, but also met a talented and outstanding person like Xiao Yan.

What a rewarding experience!

"Haha, Elder Zhu Li, you're too kind. I was just lucky and had many opportunities; it was all by chance."

Xiao Yan returned the greeting with a smile, but even Mu Qingluan, his junior sister who greatly admired Xiao Yan, couldn't help but purse her lips at his words.

I don't believe you! How lucky do you have to be to get to this point?

Elder Zhu Li, however, did not take it to heart. He could naturally see that Xiao Yan was not showing off, but was genuinely being humble.

However, this humility left him speechless, making him feel like he had wasted all these years.

Therefore, he said no more, waved his sleeve, and quickened his pace.

About half an hour later, a huge island floating in the endless void came into view.

The island was shrouded in a pale purple light, with rolling hills and continuous palaces, and the rich energy of heaven and earth almost condensed into a tangible mist.

Moreover, Xiao Yan knew that this was only a quarter of the Ancient Dragon Island.

It's not hard to imagine how terrifying the Ancient Void Dragon of the Void must have been in its prime.

"Your Highness, everyone, this is East Dragon Island." Zhu Li's voice carried a hint of melancholy. "The Ancient Dragon Clan is now divided into four islands. East Dragon Island is jointly governed by me and several elders, and it is currently the most steadfast in supporting the orthodox lineage."

Passing through the light barrier, the group flew directly to a secluded courtyard in the center of the island.

Zhu Li said gently:

"Your Highness and everyone, please rest here for a while. I will return immediately after arranging some matters."

"Thank you for your trouble, Elder."

Xiao Yan bowed and expressed his gratitude.