Qing Mu and Qing Shan did not know why West Dragon Island and South Dragon Island had not joined North Dragon Island in sending troops, but their response would be the same regardless.
"Gather all of East Dragon Island's forces. We must hold East Dragon Island until Lord Dragon Emperor returns."
"Yes, Great Elder."
Hei Qing accepted the order. East Dragon Island's forces had long been prepared, merely waiting for their arrival.
Moreover, if it was only North Dragon Island attacking, East Dragon Island could hold them off completely.
What they feared was the other three Dragon Islands attacking East Dragon Island at the same time. If that happened, East Dragon Island would never be able to hold out.
When North Dragon Island's army saw that East Dragon Island's people were already waiting in battle formation, they showed no other reaction.
At the commander's order, they launched an assault on East Dragon Island.
Both sides fought fiercely, and considerable casualties appeared the moment they clashed.
If they fought to the bitter end, it was entirely possible for both sides to perish together.
Just as the battle reached a stalemate, Lan Hong returned with Zi Yan.
The moment Zi Yan saw that the two sides had already begun fighting, she immediately grew anxious.
"Everyone, stop!"
Zi Yan's voice rang out as she unleashed all her pressure. In an instant, every member of the Great Void Dragon Clan felt an immense weight pressing down on them.
"Lord Dragon Emperor has returned!"
Hei Qing recognized Zi Yan at once and shouted loudly, causing East Dragon Island's morale to soar.
North Dragon Island's two commanders looked toward Elder Huo Zhan. Still unaware of what had happened on North Dragon Island, Huo Zhan continued issuing orders to the army.
"What are you all standing around