People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 231 Five-Star Dou Zun, Dragon Emperor Ancient Armor!
Zi Yan's words silenced the old Dragon Emperor.

He longed to go out all the time, especially now that he had reunited with Zi Yan, this desire had become even more urgent.

However, this was not a decision he could make on his own.

Seeing the strange expression on the old dragon emperor's face, Zi Yan and Elder Qingshan felt a sudden unease and immediately had a bad feeling.

"Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor, are you unable to escape?"

Once you calm down, it's not hard to guess.

If the old Dragon Emperor could truly come and go as he pleased, why would he have stayed here for thousands of years? He would probably have gone out to find Zi Yan long ago.

Meeting the gazes of the three, the old Dragon Emperor nodded with an unpleasant expression.

"You all saw it just now, this is the ancient emperor's cave, the work of that old bastard Tuoshe Ancient Emperor!"

"When I brought Ziyan here, I discovered the ancient emperor's cave. At that time, I was confident that there was no place in this world that could trap me. But I never expected to suffer such a big setback here. The reason I was able to discover the ancient emperor's cave was all because that old bastard did it on purpose!"

"He wants to attract a powerful expert to guard this place for him. As long as the Ancient Emperor's Cave remains unopened, I will never be able to escape from here!"

Upon hearing this, Elder Qingshan and Ziyan's expressions changed slightly.

This is not good news. The old Dragon Emperor is unable to escape, and their previous plans have naturally fallen through.

The Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void will not be able to unite in a short time!

"Uncle, how can we get you out of here? Or rather, how can we open this ancient imperial cave?"

Sensing the anxiety of Zi Yan and Elder Qingshan, Chen Xiao asked in a deep voice.

He certainly knew the key to it, and at this moment, he was asking on behalf of Ziyan and the others.

The intricacies of the matter are not something he can explain; it would be better to let the old Dragon Emperor tell the story.

Zi Yan and Elder Qingshan immediately looked at the old Dragon Emperor, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Although Donglong Island's strength is no longer at its peak, it still has some foundation. As long as we know the key, there may still be hope of winning it over.

"Before leaving, that old bastard left behind an imperial jade as a key to open the ancient emperor's cave. If we can find it, we can open the cave and break free from our shackles!"

These secrets were completely unknown to Zi Yan and Elder Qingshan, and even now that they know them, they are still clueless.

Sensing the change in the atmosphere, Chen Xiao thought for a moment and then told them some good news.

"So it was the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade!"

"Young friend Chen Xiao, do you know about this?" The Grand Elder looked up and excitedly grabbed Chen Xiao's arm.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly and said, "In the Jia Ma Empire of the Northwest Continent, Zi Yan and I had contact with a family surnamed Xiao. The Xiao family possessed a fragment of ancient jade."

"Later I learned from Xun'er that it was the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, which was related to a huge secret."

"According to Xun'er, the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade has been divided into eight pieces, and each of the eight ancient clans possesses a fragment. They all know the origin of this item, so they value it highly. After the Xiao family suffered a calamity, their fragment was also taken back to the ancient clan by Xun'er."

"Therefore, of the eight fragments, besides the Xiao clan, two are from the ancient clans, and one is from each of the other ancient races!"

Now that even the old Dragon Emperor has seen them, these secrets can be revealed.

After all, the matter of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade was not actually a particularly big secret among the eight ancient tribes.

If the ancient dragons were willing to put in the effort, it wouldn't be difficult for them to find out.

The real challenge is figuring out how to get my hands on it!
Therefore, it would be better for Chen Xiao to announce it, which would not only increase his own influence but also save the Ancient Dragon Clan some energy.

"The Eight Ancient Clans..."

Elder Qingshan murmured to himself, looking deeply worried.

As soon as one problem is solved, a new one immediately follows.

Although the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan did not often operate in the Central Plains, they still knew what the Eight Ancient Clans meant.

If the eight ancient clans did not know what seizing the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade meant, then there would still be room for maneuver.

But now...

Changing it is definitely not going to work.

And the chances of forcibly seizing it are equally slim!

The ancient dragon race is no longer at its peak. Internal problems have not yet been resolved, and relying solely on East Dragon Island, it is probably not even comparable to the weakest of the ancient races.

"Chen Xiao, do you already have a plan?"

While the Grand Elder frowned, Zi Yan looked at Chen Xiao.

Just as Chen Xiao understood her, she understood Chen Xiao just as well.

Seeing that Chen Xiao showed no sign of urgency, they guessed that he had a plan in mind.

Elder Qingshan also raised his head, and even the old Dragon Emperor's gaze towards Chen Xiao changed once again.

"Actually, it's not really a solution. I just think we can try a different approach."

Shaking his head slightly, Chen Xiao smiled and said, "Because of Xun'er, I know a lot about the ancient races. The patriarch of the Soul Clan, the Soul Emperor, is ambitious and has always wanted to collect the Emperor Jade and find and open this ancient Emperor's Cave!"

"This person has the strength, courage, and methods. The Soul Palace outside is the Soul Clan's henchman. They have been preparing for many years, and it is not far from the time they will actually launch their operation. At that time, the Soul Emperor will definitely try his best to gather the Emperor Jade!"

"The Soul Clan is incredibly powerful, in no way inferior to the Ancient Clan. It's much simpler for the Soul Emperor to collect the Imperial Jade than for us."

"We just need to wait for him to collect all the ancient jade pieces, and Uncle will naturally be able to escape his predicament. In fact, we can even lend him a hand in special circumstances!"

Chen Xiao had this idea a long, long time ago.

This ancient emperor's cave must be opened!

Even if he were to be able to draw upon the source energy in advance to open the ancient emperor's cave, using the source energy within to pay off his debts would be the most convenient option.

However, it is quite troublesome for Chen Xiao to collect all the ancient jade pieces.

Without strength, it's as difficult as climbing to the sky.

Even if you have the ability, it's still a time-consuming and laborious process.

Therefore, the best solution is to rely on the Soul Emperor!
All Chen Xiao needs to do is secretly acquire a fragment.

Anyway, as long as you haven't collected them all, it doesn't matter whether you have one or seven.

Possessing even a single fragment grants you significant control!

"The Soul Clan, the Soul Emperor..."

"What is this person's strength?" the old Dragon Emperor muttered to himself, then asked Chen Xiao.

"It is said that a thousand years ago, he had already reached the point where he could not advance any further."

Upon receiving this answer, the old Dragon Emperor's heart stirred slightly.

This is a formidable competitor!
"Regarding the matter of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, let's do as you say. The Ancient Dragon Clan doesn't need to get involved for now. Our priority should be improving our strength. That way, when the Ancient Emperor's Cave truly opens, we can reap the greatest benefits."

The old dragon emperor glanced sideways at the ancient emperor's cave, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

He did feel regret, but only regret for his recklessness, which caused Zi Yan to be separated from her father for thousands of years.

But his desire for the ancient emperor's cave has never ceased!
Having guarded the gate for thousands of years, he became even more eager for the opportunities within the ancient emperor's cave.

Zi Yan and Elder Qingshan both nodded in agreement.

Setting that matter aside for now, the old Dragon Emperor took a deep breath and said, "As for the unification of Dragon Island, it's simple!"

"Over the past thousands of years, because of me, the Ancient Dragon Clan has become what it is today. I, as the Dragon Emperor, have failed in my duty. Zi Yan, from this day forward, you will be the Dragon Emperor of my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan!"

"Those wicked dragons are just what you need to establish your authority; that's their last bit of value!"

Pfft!
Upon hearing the old Dragon Emperor's announcement, Elder Qingshan immediately knelt down without the slightest hesitation.

Zi Yan's bloodline is undeniable, and they already knew that with the old Dragon Emperor gone missing, Zi Yan was the only one who could succeed him.

However, at that time, Ziyan did not actually succeed to the throne.

Therefore, I was a bit casual when I was with her.

But from now on, everything is different.

"Qingshan pays respects to His Majesty the Dragon Emperor!"

"Elder, please get up. There are no outsiders here."

Zi Yan was stunned for a moment before she came to her senses and quickly helped the Grand Elder up.

This sudden ascension to the throne was as easy as eating and drinking, so simple that it felt like a joke to her.

The old Dragon Emperor looked on with satisfaction. When he left, Elder Qingshan was just a young boy, unremarkable in the clan except for his passion.

Now, thousands of years later, although Elder Qingshan's strength is somewhat weaker in his eyes, his loyalty has not disappointed him.

Zi Yan helped the Grand Elder up, then glanced at the Old Dragon Emperor.

"Those three Dragon Kings are all Dou Sheng level experts. I don't have the ability to use them to establish my authority."

She had only been a Dou Zun for less than a year, and even with her confidence, Zi Yan dared not boast that she could suppress three veteran Dou Sheng. The old Dragon Emperor, however, did not care and laughed, "Not now, but soon. Don't you have news of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit? As long as you obtain this item, you will soar to the heavens. At that time, you can destroy those three evil dragons with one hand!"

The old Dragon Emperor had already learned the specific strengths of the three Dragon Kings from Elder Qingshan, so although he was furious, he didn't take them seriously at all.

The so-called three Dragon Kings are nothing more than monkeys ruling the mountain when there are no tigers. They don't even have the right to die at their hands. Using them as objects for Zi Yan to establish her authority is just making use of trash.

"Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor, the clan has very little information left about the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. Is there anything we need to prepare in advance?"

"No need. Once you find the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, just bring it here. I will ensure that Zi Yan perfectly absorbs its medicinal effects!"

The old Dragon Emperor smiled confidently, and after finishing all the important matters, his gaze finally swept over Chen Xiao, who was standing next to Zi Yan.

"Young man, come with me. I want to have a talk with you."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan immediately took half a step forward, staring at the old Dragon Emperor with some vigilance.

Upon seeing this, the old Dragon Emperor's brow twitched, but when he met Zi Yan's gaze, he ultimately softened.

"Ziyan, I am not the kind of person who repays kindness with enmity. Don't worry, I will just chat with him for a few minutes and I won't make things difficult for him."

Zi Yan wanted to say something more, but Chen Xiao stopped her.

Logically and emotionally, the old Dragon Emperor would never harm him.

Giving him a sneaky beating would be the best you can do.

"don’t worry."

Zi Yan nodded slightly, but her gaze remained fixed on the two people walking into the distance, as if she would rush up immediately if the old dragon emperor made the slightest move.

the other side.

Chen Xiao followed the old Dragon Emperor silently, waiting for him to speak.

This was his first meeting with the Old Dragon Emperor, but because of his memories, Chen Xiao had some understanding of the Old Dragon Emperor.

Therefore, he could roughly guess what the old Dragon Emperor would say to him.

"Chen Xiao, how old are you now?"

A casual question came from the old dragon emperor, which was the start of the conversation.

"Twenty-two."

"Twenty-two years old, two-star Dou Zun, Spirit Realm Soul, and a strange fire within his body, not bad at all."

If someone else said this, it would sound like they were just showing off.

However, someone like the Old Dragon Emperor, who stands at the pinnacle of the continent, is indeed qualified to make such a judgment.

Chen Xiao showed neither pride nor humility, and calmly awaited what would happen next.

"It's clear that Zi Yan is very dependent on you. Just like that kid Qing Shan said, you can't find any fault with Zi Yan. Helping her return to Dragon Island, including the upcoming Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, are all acts of kindness."

"However, what I am more grateful for is that you brought her here and for the kind words you just said on my behalf."

Chen Xiao smiled and said, "Uncle, you are too kind. I believe you can see that Zi Yan already had the answer in her heart when she asked me. No matter what I said, I could not change the outcome of your recognition. I was just going along with her wishes."

The old Dragon Emperor remained noncommittal, stopped in his tracks, and turned to look directly at Chen Xiao.

"I promised Ziyan before that I would do whatever she asked me to do, and I would give her whatever she wanted. This is not a lie. I can ignore your relationship. After all, Ziyan and I only recognized each other today. Perhaps in her heart, you are more important than me. If I say too much, it will only make her unhappy."

"So, I only have one thing to say: if you betray her, I'll skin you alive!"

Although he knew he had left this strange space, the old dragon emperor was helpless against him.

However, seeing the old Dragon Emperor's serious face, Chen Xiao had no intention of being vague or ambiguous.

Aside from having a few more women around him and his initial intentional contact with Zi Yan, he can be said to have a clear conscience regarding his relationship with her.

Over the years, given Zi Yan's trust in him, if Chen Xiao had harbored even the slightest ulterior motive, the Old Dragon Emperor would already be a grandfather by now…

“Uncle, time will tell, and the truth will be revealed. The situation you described will never happen.”

After staring at Chen Xiao for a long while, the old Dragon Emperor finally put on a smile again.

"I hope you will keep your word."

"Will do."

“You and Ziyan have known each other for so many years and have been through a lot together. Tell me about it.”

Chen Xiao nodded, and after a brief exchange of words, began to recount his experience of entering the inner courtyard and Zi Yan's visit.

From the inner courtyard to the Black Corner Region, from the Black Corner Region to the Gama Empire, and then to the Central Plains, Chen Xiao recounted the events in detail where necessary and briefly where appropriate.

The old Dragon Emperor listened quietly, his aura as a peak expert completely gone, sometimes smiling knowingly, sometimes with a serious expression.

They talked for more than an hour before Chen Xiao finally stopped.

The old Dragon Emperor took a deep breath and looked at Chen Xiao with a hint of envy in his eyes.

It was as if she envied him for being able to stay by Zi Yan's side all the time.

Looking back at Zi Yan, who had been watching them intently from afar, the old Dragon Emperor smiled helplessly, patted Chen Xiao on the shoulder, making him feel flattered.

"Enough of the small talk. We'll have plenty of time to chat later. Let me get down to business with you."

Chen Xiao looked up.

The old Dragon Emperor didn't mince words, saying, "Your strength should be considered top-notch among young people. However, once Zi Yan obtains the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, she will be able to instantly widen the gap between you and Zi Yan."

"At that time, if you two stand together, I don't know what others will think, but I will definitely feel it's inappropriate. To avoid me looking down on you then, I'll give you some benefits today as a small repayment for taking care of Ziyan and for the kindness shown to the Ancient Dragon Clan."

Before Chen Xiao could react, the words had barely left his mouth when a heavy palm strike sent him sprawling to his seat.

At the same time, a sound of wind breaking came from the sky, as if it had ripped through time and space, and instantly entered Chen Xiao's slightly open mouth.

It was only at this moment that Chen Xiao, Zi Yan in the distance, and Elder Qingshan finally saw clearly that it was actually a drop of blood!
The moment the drop of blood entered Chen Xiao's mouth, he felt a surge of immense energy erupt within his body, causing his meridians and bones to be destroyed as if they were made of paper.

The pain was excruciating, penetrating to the very marrow!
Without bothering to ask questions or having the time, Chen Xiao quickly circulated his cultivation technique, trying his best to regulate this terrifying energy.

However, his efforts were like an ant trying to shake a tree, with negligible results.

At this moment, Chen Xiao truly felt like he was about to burst!
Fortunately, just as he was about to explode, a large hand pressed down on his shoulder.

In an instant, the surging energy that had been rampaging through his body seemed to be drawn in and finally began to calm down. Although the pain persisted, it was no longer enough to cause him to burst on the spot.

"Chen Xiao!"

"Ziyan, don't worry. You stay here and watch. Would your father possibly harm him? I'm just giving him a chance."

In a daze, Chen Xiao heard Zi Yan's anxious shouts and the old Dragon Emperor's explanation.

But soon after, he lost all interest in the outside world.

The intense pain inside his body suddenly intensified, and the immense energy, under the control of an invisible hand, spread to every part of his body, to every pore.

This gave Chen Xiao the illusion that his meridians, flesh, and bones were being shattered and then constantly rebuilt, causing his consciousness to gradually blur.

"Circulate the cultivation technique."

A voice rang in my mind, as loud as a thunderclap.

Chen Xiao instantly regained some clarity and, without hesitation, focused all his attention on maintaining the operation of his cultivation technique.

I don't know how much time passed, maybe three days, maybe half a month.

As Chen Xiao gradually regained consciousness and woke up, he was greeted by Zi Yan's relieved and delighted smile.

"Chen Xiao, how are you feeling?"

After calming himself down, Chen Xiao examined himself, and then a look of astonishment appeared on his face.

"A Five-Star Dou Zun?"

The dramatic change in his strength made Chen Xiao doubt whether he was still fully awake, but he sensed it again and again, and it remained the same.

With a blink of an eye, I've actually reached the Five-Star Dou Zun level!
"Hehe, it's just a minor improvement, nothing to brag about. If your body could handle it, you could have leveled up several more stars. Now, feel the changes in your body."

The old Dragon Emperor strode in from behind, his expression calm and serene, as if he had done something insignificant.

Damn it, he got away with it!

Putting aside the urge to make the old Dragon Emperor pretend again, Chen Xiao examined his own changes more carefully and discovered that there was a faint purple-gold color under his skin, which looked like metal and gave people an extremely hard feeling.

With his mind focused, he noticed an unfamiliar energy swirling beneath his skin.

With a sudden thought, Chen Xiao urged it to be activated.

As this energy surged, Chen Xiao suddenly felt a tingling, itchy sensation spreading throughout his body.

The feeling was like being bitten by countless ants all over his body. This change startled him, and he quickly opened his eyes. To his shock, he saw that, except for his head, all other parts of his body were covered with countless purple-gold dragon scales!
"Young friend, do not panic. This is the Dragon Scale Armor, a defensive skill possessed by all members of my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. His Majesty the Old Dragon Emperor condensed all the remaining energy that you could not digest into this Dragon Scale Armor, greatly enhancing your physical strength. Although your Dragon Scale Armor does not reach the level of the legendary Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor, it can still be called the Dragon Emperor Ancient Armor!"

"After His Majesty the Dragon Emperor's refinement, with just this Dragon Emperor Ancient Armor, even if you take a punch from a Dou Zun below the ninth star, you will not be in any danger of losing your life. As for ordinary Dou Zun, needless to say, at most your clothes will be slightly dirty."

(End of this chapter)