Zhu Kun raised his dragon claw.
A drop of purple-gold essence blood emerged from its tip.
The drop did not fall. Instead, it transformed into an ancient Dragon Seal in midair. At the center of the seal, Zhu Kun's aura slowly awakened, as though a Dragon Emperor who had slept for ten thousand years had opened his eyes once more.
The Magma World suddenly fell silent.
Zhu Kun's deep voice rang out.
"I, Zhu Kun, the Dragon Emperor, still live."
"Zi Yan, bearer of the Dragon Emperor Bloodline, has refined the Dragon Phoenix Origin. Her bloodline has returned to one, and she is the sole legitimate successor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan."
"Everyone of East Dragon Island shall recognize her as the new emperor and prepare the entire clan for war immediately."
"Those of the western, southern, and northern islands who still acknowledge the ancient dragon bloodline shall return to East Dragon Island and await orders."
"Any who privately call themselves Dragon Kings are usurpers."
"If they remain obstinate, wherever the emperor's blood reaches, strip them of their kingly titles, seize their Dragon Seals, and expel their bloodlines."
As the final sentence fell, overwhelming pressure erupted from the Dragon Seal.
It was not an illusion.
It was the true will of the Ancient Void Dragon Emperor.
Even though Zhu Kun was trapped, even though he could not personally set foot on Dragon Island, this decree alone was enough to make the souls of any Ancient Void Dragon Bloodline tremble.
Zi Yan looked at the Dragon Seal, and the casualness on her face finally faded somewhat.
She reached out her hand.
The Dragon Seal fell into her palm.
The Dragon Phoenix Pattern between her brows lit up in response.
Zhu Kun formed another purple-gold jade slip.
"This contains a wisp