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Upon hearing Zi Yan's inspiring words, the faces of these Taixu Ancient Dragon Elders immediately lit up with excitement, as if they could already clearly see the future.

Under the leadership of their new Dragon Emperor, the Ancient Dragon Clan will surely be unified again, and the glorious era of Ancient Dragon Island will be restored. That magnificent scene is almost unfolding before our eyes.

They were naturally greatly shocked by Zi Yan's claim of a five-star Dou Sheng cultivation level. However, this strong confidence quickly transformed into unwavering faith in their hearts.

Although they all knew that the three Dragon Kings were indeed unfathomably powerful, their own new Dragon Emperor was already a five-star Dou Sheng. Even if the other party joined forces, they might not be able to defeat her.

The three elders, Qingshan, Qingmu, and Zhuli, who knew the situation, naturally understood why Ziyan's cultivation had advanced so rapidly in such a short time. It was all thanks to the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit.

It was this rare divine fruit that not only elevated her bloodline, transforming her into the legendary Supreme Dragon Phoenix, but also allowed her cultivation to leap from the Dou Zun realm to the level of a five-star Dou Sheng.

As for the other elders who were unaware of the inside story, although they couldn't help but wonder and were curious about Zi Yan's rapid growth, none of them were so tactless as to pry into the matter in public at this time.

In their view, the stronger their new Dragon Emperor is, the better; as for the reasons, they don't seem to care so much.

Moreover, they couldn't help but recall that the ancient dragon race had also produced countless unparalleled powerhouses in their ancestors' history.

Take the former Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun for example. He was a genuine peak Dou Sheng, a figure rarely seen in Dou Di realms. He was practically unmatched on the Dou Qi Continent.

Thinking of this, they had some guesses in their minds. Perhaps, on this Ancient Dragon Island, there were some unparalleled legacies left by their ancestors for the Dragon Emperor lineage.

Perhaps this is the real reason why Zi Yan was able to improve so dramatically? They pondered to themselves.

The elders, sensing the situation, didn't dwell on the topic any further. Then, the First Elder, Qingshan, raised Ziyan the question that concerned him most, and was also the most urgent matter at hand:

"Your Majesty, what should we do next to unify the three Dragon Islands and reunite the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void?"

Zi Yan hesitated for a moment, then glanced at the elders present and spoke in a calm tone:

"Just stick to your original plan. When the time is right and the three islands meet, the three dragon kings will be unable to hold back and will naturally take action themselves. At that time, I will defeat them one by one. Taking over the three islands and reuniting the ancient dragon clan will then be a natural outcome."

"What you need to do now is to make arrangements immediately. Make sure that the security measures on Gulong Island are foolproof. If there is any disturbance there, you must notify me immediately."

Upon hearing Zi Yan's instructions, the elders bowed in unison and responded in unison:
"Yes, Your Majesty! We will make the arrangements perfectly and will not dare to slack off in the slightest!"

Zi Yan nodded in satisfaction, her tone firm and unwavering:
"Alright, that's all I wanted to say. You all need to go back and prepare well. The day of the great battle is fast approaching, and we cannot afford to be careless in the slightest. Make sure you are in good condition and conserve your energy."

Her gaze swept over each elder, and her voice suddenly rose, carrying a sense of pride:
"After this battle, the future of Ancient Dragon Island, and how our Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan will rise again in the world, all depend on this battle! However, as long as you follow me closely, victory will be our only goal!"

Zi Yan's resounding and impassioned declaration deeply moved the elders of the Ancient Dragon Clan once again.

His face, which might have been somewhat worried before, was now flushed with excitement, and his tone was filled with barely concealed joy and exhilaration, as if he had truly been injected with new energy and given a second spring.

"We swear to follow His Majesty the Dragon Emperor to the death!"

"I am ready to go through fire and water for His Majesty the Dragon Emperor, even unto death!"

Each powerful word, spoken from the heart, resounded throughout the hall, filled with boundless aspirations for the future and absolute loyalty to the new Dragon Emperor!
After discussing these important matters, the elders did not linger. Knowing the responsibilities on their shoulders, they transformed into streaks of light and sped off to various parts of Ancient Dragon Island to prepare for the follow-up arrangements.

The shadow of a major war had already loomed, and the battle was imminent. Alarm bells rang constantly in their hearts, and they dared not slacken their vigilance in the slightest. Everyone was on high alert.

After the elders disappeared into the distance, only Zi Yan, along with the three elders Qing Shan, Qing Mu, and Zhu Li, remained.

Looking at the three elders before her, Zi Yan couldn't help but feel a complex mix of emotions. Before her seclusion, they were all seniors she could trust and rely on.

But now, her status has been completely reversed. She is now the Dragon Emperor who rules over a clan, and they, who were once like elders, have now become her subordinates, and their attitudes have become extremely respectful.

However, Zi Yan didn't dwell on it too much. She understood that changing times and shifting identities were inevitable.

She didn't intend to correct anything deliberately. As the new Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Dragon Clan, she had to display the majesty and imposing presence befitting her.

Perhaps, only in front of those she cherishes most in her heart will Zi Yan occasionally and unintentionally reveal the innocence deep within her heart.

But deep down, she was still filled with gratitude for the three elders, Qingshan, Qingmu, and Zhuli.

"Elder and Second Elder, thank you both for protecting me and ensuring my safety during my seclusion. And Third Elder, thank you for managing the affairs of the Ancient Dragon Clan so well all this time."

Zi Yan turned to the three elders before her, her eyes filled with sincere gratitude, and slowly said:
"I will remember all the contributions you have made to the Ancient Dragon Clan and will never forget them. Once these urgent matters are settled, I will reward you all handsomely."

Hearing Zi Yan's words, the three elders felt a warm glow in their hearts. But they immediately bowed and said in unison:

"Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor is too kind! Protecting the Dragon Emperor's safety and managing the clan's affairs are simply our duties. How can we offer any reward? As for any honors, we are utterly unworthy of them!"

Seeing the three elders' reaction, Zi Yan understood. She knew their personalities and naturally understood the sincerity behind their humility.

Fortunately, she didn't say anything more.

However, she truly felt the heartfelt loyalty of the three elders.

At that moment, she couldn't help but feel secretly fortunate.

Now that Ancient Dragon Island is fragmented and internal rebellions are rampant, it is truly remarkable that the Eastern Dragon Island lineage remains steadfastly loyal to the Dragon Emperor's lineage under such circumstances. She knows all too well that if all four islands were to fall into rebellion, each going its own way and no longer trusting or supporting the Dragon Emperor's lineage, even with her extraordinary abilities, reunifying and reviving the Ancient Dragon Clan would be an impossible task.

Not to mention how important the help these three elders gave her along the way was.

Fortunately, when she awoke in the Land of the End, it was the people of East Dragon Island who came to escort her back to the Ancient Dragon Clan.

If the people from the other three islands had discovered her first and made contact with her before Donglong Island... the consequences would have been unimaginable. Perhaps none of the subsequent events would have happened, let alone the situation we have today.

Zi Yan pondered silently for a while, then seemed to remember something and changed the subject, looking at the three elders and asking, "By the way, elders, do you know where Xiao Ling is now? After he helped me stabilize my cultivation, he left first, leaving me here alone to cultivate in seclusion. I didn't notice where he is now."

In response to Zi Yan's question, Elder Qingshan immediately replied respectfully:
“Your Majesty, Master Xiao Ling did indeed leave the main hall earlier. According to my observation, he went to his residence on Ancient Dragon Island, Sunset Gorge. Moreover, I also heard him mention that he had gained something from this trip, so I think he is probably in seclusion for cultivation.”

Upon hearing Elder Qingshan's response, Zi Yan immediately understood and nodded in realization.

After all, her relationship with Xiao Ling was extraordinary. If he hadn't noticed her coming out of seclusion, he would have come looking for her long ago.

Now that so much time has passed, Xiao Ling has still not shown up. He must be busy with his own affairs, most likely focusing on cultivation.

The thought of cultivation brought back memories of everything that had happened between Zi Yan and Xiao Ling in the main hall.

The scene was still vivid in her mind, and a faint blush quietly crept onto her originally cool face.

However, the corners of her mouth involuntarily curved upwards slightly.

The three elders were puzzled when they saw that their Dragon Emperor's face suddenly showed such a strange expression. They wondered what she was thinking.

However, before they could think it through, Zi Yan regained her composure and spoke again:
"Since he is cultivating, I will not disturb him. Next, I will study the ancient dragon clan's secret fighting techniques that my father taught me. I was unable to use them before because my cultivation was insufficient, but now I can try them out. I need to practice them well so that I can use them on those three traitors later."

She paused, then looked at the three elders and instructed them, "As for the affairs of Ancient Dragon Island, I will still trouble the three elders to take good care of them."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zi Yan had no intention of lingering any longer. After giving a slight nod to the three elders, she made a thought.

A faint ripple appeared in the void around her, and in the next instant, she vanished from her spot like a ghost, so fast that the elders barely had time to react, as if she had never appeared at all.

Seeing Zi Yan leave so quickly, the three elders exchanged glances, then bowed again in unison, respectfully saying, "Respectfully seeing off His Majesty the Dragon Emperor."

After getting up, they exchanged a glance and then began to discuss in hushed tones the various preparations needed after the operation. Once the discussion was over, the three of them left together to handle some matters that needed to be arranged afterward.

……

Sunlight streamed through the carved wooden windows, gently illuminating the spacious meditation room and casting dappled patterns of light on the polished floor, like flowing gold.

A faint scent of sandalwood floats in the air, emanating from an ancient incense burner in the corner. The elegant fragrance quietly spreads, drawing people into a deeper tranquility.

The walls are adorned with ink wash landscape paintings, with waterfalls and springs faintly visible amidst the swirling clouds and mist, creating a profound and tranquil atmosphere that instantly dispels all worldly troubles.

A bronze palace lantern hangs overhead, emitting a soft light, unlike the sharp sunlight of daytime, gently outlining the contours of the carved wooden tables and chairs inside, and reflecting the smooth, mirror-like marble floor.

In the very center of the room, a figure sat cross-legged, his posture as upright as a pine tree. It was Xiao Ling.

A faint purple-gold mist swirled around him. It was not inanimate, but rather alive, sometimes billowing like clouds, sometimes flowing like water, forming a subtle cycle on his body, as if a mysterious melody was being hummed.

These purplish-gold energies were seeping into his body little by little, silently circulating along paths invisible to outsiders, incredibly mysterious.

The entire space was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, so quiet you could hear your own heartbeat.

Only Xiao Ling's steady and long breaths, like the subtlest tides, rose and fell in the silence, the only pulsating rhythm in this frozen space.

The next moment, Xiao Ling took a slow, deep breath.

With this inhalation, the layer of purple-gold mist surrounding him seemed to be drawn in, instantly becoming denser. Then, like a receding tide, it was all absorbed into his body and vanished in an instant, leaving only a faint, richer energy lingering in the air.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ling slowly opened his eyes.

The instant his eyelids opened, a sharp glint flashed by so fast it was almost an illusion. Then it quickly disappeared, and his pupils returned to their calm and deep state, as if the fleeting glimpse of light had never happened and it was all just a hallucination.

He stretched his limbs slightly, then slowly stood up. His languid stretch, imbued with the languor and comfort of post-cultivation, was followed by a long exhale, the breath seemingly carrying a faint energy fluctuation that dissipated into the air.

"Hmm..." Xiao Ling smiled with satisfaction and muttered to himself, "That Zi Yan has given me another great gift. Now, my cultivation of the Azure Dragon Transformation Technique has finally reached the pinnacle. Congratulations!"

As he spoke, his eyes betrayed his excitement and ease, indicating that this breakthrough in cultivation had put him in an exceptionally good mood.

However, this final step of "transforming into dragon bones" is quite a challenge. To cultivate the Azure Dragon Transformation Technique to this stage, one needs a high-quality dragon bone with extremely high compatibility for cultivation, but at the moment, he doesn't have a suitable dragon bone on hand that can be used.

The thought flashed through his mind, but he didn't dwell on it too much. A slight smile played on his lips. There's always a way; he could deal with this later. Perhaps one day, the right opportunity would present itself to him.

Thinking it over, he felt much more relaxed and started walking out of the cultivation room.

As soon as he stepped out the door, he saw that people were already waiting in the courtyard. (End of Chapter)