Chapter 405: My Daughter Has Grown—Strong Enough to Move Mountains, Her Might Overshadows the World
At the edge of Dragon Island, Zi Yan punched into the void ahead of her. Qing Yan, who had been fleeing, was instantly obliterated by the strike, reduced to scattered pieces of flesh that rained down onto the ground.
In the next moment, her purple-gold eyes turned toward the battle-engulfed Ancient Dragon Island. The Heavenly Phoenix Wings on her back gently flapped, releasing waves of rich purple-gold light that rippled outward from her, soon covering the entire island.
"What overwhelming bloodline pressure!"
"Even the three Dragon Kings never had this level of might…"
"Could this be the pressure of the Dragon Emperor?!"
As the purple-gold glow spread, every battleground across Ancient Dragon Island came to a halt. All eyes were wide with shock. Bathed in that radiance, even their bloodlines seemed to tremble!
"This…"
Man Yan stared at the sky in shock. Under the pressure of the purple-gold glow, his dragon claws and arms began to rapidly recede. In the blink of an eye, he had reverted to his elderly human form, and his aura weakened substantially.
"She really did it…"
Elder Zhu Li stared blankly at the elegant figure above. In the next moment, the emotions he had buried for years came flooding to the surface. He slowly knelt in mid-air, tears streaming down his face.
"The Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan… finally has a Dragon Emperor once more!"
Thump! Thump!
All across the island, figures dropped to their knees, filled with reverence and devotion. Even among the other three islands, some of the weaker warriors, after a moment of hesitation, succumbed to the pressure in their blood and soul and kneeled!
The Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan bowed to no one—not the heavens, not the earth—only to a Dragon Emperor bearing the true royal bloodline!
Even though the clan had long been split and the other islands respected their respective Dragon Kings, at this moment, under the call of their bloodline and soul, they all knelt in submission.
"With the Dragon Emperor's appearance… the Three Dragon Kings are going to panic," Man Yan sighed. As powerful as he was, even he could not help but bow from afar.
"Today's battle is over. With Her Majesty the Dragon Emperor here, the rest of the three islands' elites are no longer a threat."
Man Yan exchanged a grave glance with Xia Ao. For ordinary dragonfolk, raising a hand against the Dragon Emperor was unthinkable. Even for elites like them, the pressure made any defiance feel like treason.
"People of the North, South, and West Dragon Islands—leave East Dragon Island within ten breaths."
Zi Yan's calm but commanding voice echoed through the skies, carrying an undeniable authority.
Hearing this, Man Yan and Xia Ao gave bitter smiles. Man Yan turned to Zhu Li and whispered, "Perhaps East Dragon Island's persistence was right all along. But be careful—the Three Dragon Kings are ambitious. They won't let Her Majesty unify the clan so easily."
With that, he didn't dare linger. With a wave of his arm, he led his forces away into the void. The other two island's forces followed quickly behind, not daring to delay.
"Tell the Three Dragon Kings this—there has only ever been a Dragon Emperor in the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, never Dragon Kings. That fragment of royal blood they claim—I will come and reclaim it myself."
Zi Yan's voice echoed again just as the invaders fled into the void.
Hearing this, the fleeing elders visibly trembled. Great changes were coming to the clan. Though young, this new Dragon Emperor's authority was no less than those of the past!
Sensing everything through his soul perception, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but feel, "My daughter has grown up—strong enough to move mountains, her might overshadows the world."
After absorbing the Dragon-Phoenix power Zi Yan gifted him, Xiao Yuan could clearly feel his physical strength becoming even more monstrous. If he fought Qing Yan again, he could go toe-to-toe with him in pure melee!
Moreover, the infusion had enhanced his Ancient Dragon bloodline, bringing it to a delicate balance with his Dou Di bloodline. It would no longer be suppressed.
Soon, Zi Yan returned to Xiao Yuan's side.
"Back already?"
Xiao Yuan smiled warmly.
Zi Yan didn't reply. She glanced around, then took Xiao Yuan's hand. With a flap of her wings, they vanished.
In a secluded part of the island, Zi Yan appeared with Xiao Yuan. After checking that no one was nearby, she smiled brightly.
"Was I amazing just now?"
This girl…
Xiao Yuan chuckled, then nodded under her expectant gaze. "Very amazing. Our Dragon Emperor is quite imposing!"
"Sigh, what's the point of being Dragon Emperor… I have to keep a straight face and can't even eat your tasty pills anymore."
Zi Yan pouted and stuck out her tongue.
"Haha, then absorb that power quickly. Once you unify the clan, you can go wherever you like."
"You're right!"
Zi Yan's eyes lit up and she turned to leave. But she suddenly spun back, gave him a flirtatious glance, and with a flap of her wings disappeared, leaving only a teasing voice in Xiao Yuan's ears:
"Hey, I already stamped you. As long as you're on Dragon Island, you're mine!"
"Blushing and flirting like Cai Lin, huh?"
Xiao Yuan shook his head, but the grin on his lips refused to go away.
Moments later, Elder Zhu Li and Hei Qing found him.
"Elder Zhu Li, Brother Hei Qing!"
Xiao Yuan cupped his fists and smiled.
"No need for formality. As Her Majesty's acknowledged consort, and for all you've done for our clan, you've already earned our highest respect," Zhu Li said earnestly.
"Oh, and due to the Dragon-Phoenix power you received, your Dragon Scale Armor may have evolved into the Dragon-Phoenix Ancient Armor. Even in our clan, that's one of a kind!"
Xiao Yuan raised a brow and activated his bloodline.
Immediately, purple-gold scales covered his entire body—except his head—forming an armor-like layer that looked indestructible.
"Hehe, this armor is a real treasure. With your strength, you could take a full punch from Soul Palace's Mo Yu and walk away with just a scratch," Hei Qing laughed, clearly a bit envious. As a Taixu Ancient Dragon himself, even he had never seen the Dragon-Phoenix Ancient Armor in person until now.
"Definitely a fine gift," Xiao Yuan nodded. With this armor and his exceptional physique, even peak Nine-Turn Dou Zuns wouldn't faze him.
"By the way, where's Qing Lian?"
He hadn't seen her since helping Zi Yan refine the crystal layers of the fruit.
"Hehe, that little girl has the soul of an Ancient Sky Serpent inside her—specifically a Nine-Headed Heavenly Serpent. Even with her unique eyes controlling it, its power will recover over time. It might eventually try to take her over," Zhu Li explained.
"I see…" Xiao Yuan's expression changed slightly. He hadn't realized the serpent was that dangerous.
"Since she's your friend, of course we'll help. I've sent her to the Ancient Dragon Tomb to cultivate. That place is full of dragon energy—perfect for suppressing and eventually absorbing that serpent soul. Once she refines it, her strength will soar. With her Triple-Colored Eyes, she'll easily harness its power."
Xiao Yuan nodded silently. Qing Lian was currently at One-Star Dou Zun, but with the serpent's power, she could match a Six-Star. If she fully refined it, she'd likely jump to Five-Star strength in her own right.
"Then I'll stay on the island a while. I need a place to train and improve my Dou Qi."
"Of course! Her Majesty said we should treat seeing you the same as seeing her. We wouldn't dare neglect you," Zhu Li chuckled. "I've also recalled our elders who went into seclusion in the void during the clan's split. They avoided the conflict for years, but now that the Dragon Emperor has returned, they'll come home. With them around, East Dragon Island will be impregnable—unless one of the Dragon Kings personally intervenes."
Xiao Yuan didn't get too excited. From what he knew, the North Dragon King was incredibly difficult to deal with.
"Elder Zhu Li, is there a place near East Dragon Island in the void where thunder gathers?"
Zhu Li paused, then nodded slowly. "Now that you mention it, there is a place like that. Not easy to find. I'll have Hei Qing guide you."
"Thank you!"
Xiao Yuan smiled and nodded.
In the void, as they sped forward, Xiao Yuan was full of awe. The void constantly threatened to collapse, and its tearing force could shred a normal Dou Zun. Without special protection, few dared travel here.
"Brother Xiao Yuan, we're almost at the thunder pool Elder Zhu Li mentioned."
The massive black dragon that was Hei Qing spoke.
Xiao Yuan nodded, heart filled with anticipation. The "Void Thunder Pool" was said to be an anomaly that naturally drew in chaotic energy, birthing immense lightning. A place of great danger—and great opportunity.
Shhhk!
The howling winds screamed past. Xiao Yuan narrowed his eyes, spotting a distant silver flicker. From it came a wild, familiar surge of energy.
"We're almost there."
He rose to stand on the dragon's head, eyes locked on the ever-growing silver light ahead.
As they neared, the light grew rapidly. The deafening roar of thunder slammed into his ears.
"Whoa…"
From atop the dragon's head, Xiao Yuan was stunned by the sight before him.
It was a vast "lake" nearly a thousand zhang across—but it wasn't water.
It was pure, dazzling silver lightning.
A thunder pool made entirely of lightning!
Standing before it, the booming of thunder shook his soul. In its presence, he felt minuscule.
"Such concentrated thunder energy…"
A deep joy lit up Xiao Yuan's face. With this thunder, his Demon Lightning Body would reach perfection—and his cultivation would advance further!
"Damn, this place is terrifying," Hei Qing muttered. Even with his strength, entering would be dangerous.
"Relax. For me, this is a treasure trove."
Xiao Yuan grinned.
"Then be careful. I'll wait out here. If anything happens, send a signal—I'll come in after you!"
Hei Qing nodded.
"Thanks, Brother Hei Qing."
With that, Xiao Yuan turned and flew into the thunder pool.
(END CHAPTER)
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