Changes in the Ancient Void Dragon Clan

Xiao Yan's eyes, like two blazing torches, were fixed on the massive body deep within the sea of lightning.

Bolts of lightning exploded continuously on the Golden Lightning Dragon's body, like divine punishment descending upon the world, carrying devastating power.

The Nine Profound Golden Lightning let out a mournful roar, a sound that shook the very soul, causing the surrounding Black Demon Lightning to scatter like startled birds, daring not to approach this enraged Thunder God in the slightest.

At this moment, the Nine Profound Golden Lightning was clearly undergoing a crucial transformation, exuding an aura that was both dangerous and alluring.

The Black Demon Lightning circled a thousand feet away from the Nine Profound Golden Lightning, instinctively knowing that it was not to be violated at this moment, as if anyone who got close would be swallowed up by the surging thunderstorm.

With a loud "crack!", a golden lightning storm, one-fifth the size of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning's body, exploded violently on its surface, scattering countless dazzling lightning sparks.

Golden arcs of lightning, brimming with destructive power, surged wildly, like dancing fire dragons, attempting to devour anything that stood in their way.

Faced with this backlash explosion from within the body, even something as powerful as the Nine Profound Golden Lightning could only struggle incessantly, as if it were waging a desperate battle against death.

However, amidst the frantic struggle, a wisp of spiritual energy slowly emerged from those cold, emotionless dragon eyes, like the dawn breaking through the endless darkness.

This made the Nine Profound Golden Lightning appear more alive, no longer as cold and sculpted as before, as if it had gained a soul and began to radiate new vitality.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but lick his lips, secretly marveling at the sight.

He never expected that the process of condensing the Nine Profound Golden Lightning into spiritual intelligence would involve such a fierce backlash; it was practically a life-or-death test.

But if it can survive, it will likely become a terrifying force in the future, causing the world to change color.

"Boom!" As spiritual energy surged in the eyes of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning Dragon, the backlash within its body intensified, as if an invisible force was tearing at its body.

Deep, rumbling thunderclaps emanated from its body, like the beating of war drums, shaking the entire sea of thunder.

Each terrifying explosion sent chills down Xiao Yan's spine and filled him with dread; he could almost feel the destructive power raging within him.

Under such a violent explosion, much of the spiritual energy in the eyes of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning Dragon was blasted away, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.

"What a terrifying backlash!" Xiao Yan exclaimed in astonishment upon witnessing it firsthand. He knew all too well the terrifying power of this backlash; even he would find it difficult to withstand.

Just as this thought flashed through Xiao Yan's mind, the overwhelming Black Demon Lightning around him seemed to sense it instinctively. It began to stir, as if it were lamenting the fate of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning.

A strange, mournful sound emanated from the entire sea of thunder, like a funeral dirge, adding a touch of tragedy to this life-or-death struggle.

Immediately, countless Black Demon Lightning bolts surged forth, rushing towards the Nine Profound Golden Lightning one after another, as if they were using their own lives to resist the terrible backlash.

Countless Black Demon Lightning, upon contact with the Nine Profound Golden Lightning's body, transformed into tiny black electric currents, invading its body and relieving its pain.

As they invaded, the violent explosions within the Nine Profound Golden Lightning gradually subsided, as if a force was suppressing the backlash.

Under the relentless onslaught of the numerous Black Demon Lightning, the spiritual energy within the Nine Profound Golden Lightning Dragon's eyes grew increasingly dense, like a butterfly struggling to emerge from its cocoon.

But at the same time, its body, which was originally as bright as gold, became increasingly dim, as if all its light had been swallowed up by the backlash.

The backlash made it increasingly weak, as if it might collapse at any moment.

"Roar!" The Nine Profound Golden Lightning let out a mournful low roar. The Black Demon Lightning deep in the sea of thunder went berserk, charging into its body fearlessly, as if they were using their own lives to buy the Nine Profound Golden Lightning a sliver of life.

As the spiritual energy within the Nine Profound Golden Lightning Dragon's eyes grew increasingly concentrated, the explosions within its golden body intensified, as if a force was struggling to break free of its restraints.

Even Xiao Yan, who was far away, felt his heart pound with fear at the destructive ripples that spread from the explosion. It was as if the whole world was trembling at that moment, and he knew all too well the terror of this power.

"Looks like this guy is going to fail again..." As an outsider, Xiao Yan appeared quite calm. He glanced around briefly and then shook his head.

The backlash within the Nine Profound Golden Lightning was increasing exponentially, like an unstoppable surging tide.

Following this trend, no matter how many times the Black Demon Lightning surges forward, it will be difficult to suppress the backlash of the lightning explosion. Once it can no longer suppress it, the intelligence that the Nine Profound Golden Lightning has painstakingly condensed will be blasted apart again and reduced to nothingness.

Having seen the outcome, Xiao Yan sighed softly, feeling sorry for the fate of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning.

"Boom boom boom!" Deep within the sea of thunder, the Nine Profound Golden Lightning coiled around, its body dim and lifeless. Its once golden form had become much more illusory, as if it might dissipate at any moment.

Faced with that terrible backlash, it was powerless to resist and could only let that power ravage its body, like a helpless lamb.

As the Nine Profound Golden Lightning lay resignedly in the depths of the sea of lightning, the surrounding Black Demon Lightning ceased its onslaught. They circled around the Nine Profound Golden Lightning, emitting low wailing sounds filled with endless sorrow and grief, as if mourning the fate of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning.

"Sigh..." Seeing the Nine Profound Golden Lightning that had become extremely weak, Xiao Yan sighed, and a strange emotion welled up in his heart.

At this moment, he looked at the enormous Golden Lightning Dragon, formed hand seals, and immediately activated the Nine Dragons Lightning Flame.

Nine dragons traversed the sea of thunder, each absorbing the thunderous power of the Golden Lightning Dragon!

The extraction process went surprisingly smoothly, as if an invisible force was helping him.

Amidst the dazzling golden lightning, the Nine Dragons Lightning Flame, which had turned black, was gradually washed back to its original color, and then covered with golden light again, appearing majestic and extraordinary.

After a while, a rainbow-like light shot out from outside the Void Lightning Pool, and in a few flashes, it broke away from the Thunder Pool.

Xiao Yan turned to look behind him, and only after confirming that there was no unusual change did he secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

This figure was none other than Xiao Yan, who had quickly departed after absorbing the power of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning.

Because the process of acquiring power went more smoothly than he expected, when he successfully left the Thunder Pool, his eyes shone with undisguised joy. This trip to the Thunder Pool had yielded far more fruitful results than he had anticipated.

He not only successfully broke through to the Six-Star Dou Saint, but also strengthened the Nine Dragons Lightning Flame.

Xiao Yan raised his hand, and a ball of golden light appeared in his palm, within which nine golden dragons swam.

"Having been out for so long, it's time to head back to Dragon Island..."

With a thought, Xiao Yan unfurled his golden wings and, like a shooting star, hurtled toward the end of nothingness with lightning speed.

After returning to Dragon Island, with all preparations complete, Xiao Yan immediately began refining the crystal layer for Zi Yan.

Having gained experience in refining crystal layers for the Fenghuang, Xiao Yan, with his increased strength, refined the crystals with ease and speed.

However, as Xiao Yan was refining the crystal layer, suddenly, streaks of light, like stars piercing the night sky, appeared in the pitch-black, silent void.

A moment later, these streams of light slowly came to a stop outside Ancient Dragon Island, and the light gradually dissipated, revealing figures with powerful auras and extraordinary majesty.

Most of these people were dressed in dark gold armor, with lifelike dragon patterns carved on it.

The dragon's body seemed to move, as if it were alive, radiating a vast and powerful dragon's might that inspired awe.

Besides these warriors clad in dark gold armor, there were also some bare-chested figures. They were exceptionally robust, with bulging muscles, giving a strong visual impact, as if every muscle contained boundless power.

"They're from West Dragon Island and South Dragon Island!"

Upon seeing these figures, angry shouts rang out across Ancient Dragon Island, instantly creating a tense atmosphere.

"Xia Ao, how dare you lead your men to trespass on my East Dragon Island! You have some serious audacity!"

In the sky, space distorted, and figures emerged one after another. The elder leading them was none other than Elder Qi You, who had spoken with Elder Zhu Li that day.

At this moment, his face was stern, he did not smile, and he exuded an aura of authority that was not angry but dignified, as if he himself was an insurmountable mountain.

"Haha, old man Qi You, don't take it out on me. I'm just here on orders to invite an adult with royal blood to visit West Dragon Island."

From beyond the void, a burly man clad in dark gold armor and with thick eyebrows slowly stepped out.

As his footsteps landed, it seemed as if this Void Space itself trembled. He glanced at Qi You inside the protective barrier and laughed loudly, his voice filled with arrogance and confidence.

"Is the West Dragon King trying to imprison the royal bloodline on West Dragon Island? Hmph, he's just a collateral branch of the royal bloodline, yet he dares to call himself the Dragon King. Doesn't he fear shortening his own lifespan?" Qi You retorted, his voice filled with disdain and anger.

The burly man known as Xia Ao smiled faintly and said, "Now that the Ancient Dragon Clan is split into four, no matter what, the West Dragon King possesses royal blood, which gives him a greater influence than those of you with ordinary bloodlines. In fact, your East Dragon Island is the one that truly shouldn't exist. Of the four islands, only you lack a leader with royal blood; such an existence will not be recognized by the Ancient Dragon Clan!"

"Whether they approve or not is not for the other Three Great Dragon Kings to comment on!" Qi You raised his eyes, a cold glint flashing in them. "The Void Ancient Dragon Clan has no North Dragon King, North, or any other direction. They only have the former Dragon Emperor. The rest are completely unqualified to enforce the clan rules!"

"Heh heh, I'm too lazy to waste words with an old man like you." Xia Ao curled his lip, a hint of disdain on his face. "I'm here on orders, so I'll trouble you to hand over the adult with royal blood. Otherwise, this matter might not end so easily..."

"You?"

Qi You's expression turned slightly cold, his hands clenched slightly, and a vast and terrifying energy rapidly gathered in his palms, as if it were about to erupt at any moment.

"Hey, Qi You, when it comes to combat strength, your East Dragon Island is the weakest among the four islands." Seeing Qi You preparing to attack, Xia Ao waved his hand, and then those figures clad in dark gold dragon armor slowly stepped forward. A powerful pressure gathered together, spreading towards Dragon Island like a tide. "If my West Dragon Island's Dragon Armor Army were to launch a large-scale invasion, your East Dragon Island wouldn't be able to hold out for long."

As that oppressive aura spread, Elder Zhu Li, deep within Dragon Island, gradually darkened his expression. He glanced at Xiao Yan, who was sitting cross-legged before the giant cauldron, and said in a deep voice, "You must protect Mr. Xiao Yan well. We absolutely cannot allow anything to happen to him! He is the hope of our East Dragon Island, and the future of the Void Ancient Dragon Clan!"

To everyone's surprise, as they were talking, golden light appeared on Xiao Yan's body, and nine giant thunder dragons shot out.

The colossal golden dragon's form left even the Ancient Void Dragon speechless with astonishment. As the Golden Lightning Dragon darted about, the invading enemies were reduced to a cloud of blood mist.

Zhu Li and the others, who were engaged in a fierce battle, looked at Xiao Yan's figure in shock. With a flash of golden light, they quickly returned to Xiao Yan's body.

After absorbing the energy of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning, the power of the Nine Dragons Lightning Flame increased again, spreading among the nine dragons, still giving it strength no less than that of Five-Star Dou Saint.

Three days later, deep within the Void Space, a surge of crimson light erupted, like a churning sea of blood. The extremely strong stench of blood could be clearly smelled even from thousands of miles away, sending chills down one's spine.

The source of the blood-red light was a solitary giant island floating in the void. This giant island was filled with a scarlet color, as if it had been completely stained by endless blood, and looked sinister and terrifying, like a gate to hell.

Beyond the distant sky opposite the giant island, countless figures clustered together, completely surrounding the island from all sides. Their faces were filled with fear or gloom, and their gazes toward the island were filled with raging anger like a volcano.

"Dragon Transformation Demon Array! Dragon Transformation Demon Array! That bastard North Dragon King, this is a forbidden technique of the Ancient Dragon Clan, which was completely destroyed thousands of years ago. How did he manage to cast it?!" Above the giant island, an old man with white hair and beard roared angrily, his voice filled with uncontrollable rage.

Hearing his roar, the elders of East Dragon Island fell silent. They had only heard of this forbidden technique in ancient legends and had never seen it with their own eyes.

"The person who controlled the secret techniques of the Ancient Dragon Clan back then seems to have been the great-grandfather of the North Dragon King," Elder Zhu Li hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking. "And he personally destroyed the Dragon Transformation Demon Array. But as for whether he secretly kept the secret techniques, no one can be sure..."