The North Dragon King forcibly suppressed his rage and sneered. "Little girl, East Dragon Island has raised you into a puppet, yet you don't even realize it."
Zi Yan turned to Xiao Fan. "What does puppet mean?"
Xiao Fan said, "He means you're being controlled."
Zi Yan lowered her head and looked at the hand clutching Xiao Fan's sleeve.
"It's more like I'm controlling you."
Xiao Fan gave a light cough.
"You could say that a little quieter."
Zi Yan ignored him and looked up at the North Dragon King.
"I'm not being controlled."
"I can grab whoever I want."
The corner of the North Dragon King's eye twitched slightly.
Within the Three Islands' military formation, the tense atmosphere turned strange for a moment.
Deep within the phoenix fire, Huang Tian's gaze flickered faintly.
"This is rather interesting."
Jiu Feng stood behind him and said quietly, "Clan Leader, should we make a move now?"
"No rush."
Huang Tian replied calmly.
"The North Dragon King has only just entered the three-star Dou Saint realm. What he needs most is a victory to steady the morale of the Three Islands' forces."
"Let him fight first."
"When he and East Dragon Island are locked in their most chaotic battle, we'll seal off their retreat."
Jiu Feng nodded.
The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan did not hurry forward, merely continuing to expand the Heavenly Phoenix Sky-Sealing Formation.
Dark Gold Phoenix Fire silently stretched out from both sides, sealing off not only East Dragon Island but also the retreat route of the Three Islands' military formation.
Xiao Fan caught sight of this from the corner of his eye, and his gaze darkened.
"Huang Tian is already laying out his plan."
Zi Yan said softly, "Let the North Dragon King go mad first."
"Mm."
A wisp of