People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 316 Dragon Island Settlement

The turmoil on Xilong Island has subsided, and the most important thing now is to make arrangements for its aftermath.

This matter is not complicated to handle; all that is needed is to take away the island's personnel and treasure vault supplies.

As for West Dragon Island itself, it will follow its drifting trajectory and naturally approach East Dragon Island in a few years. Once the two islands are connected, they can be pieced together and integrated.

"Master, everyone from West Dragon Island has gathered, and all the items from the treasure vault have been put into the storage ring. They're all here."

Hei Qing carried a tray filled with a bunch of storage rings and strode into the main hall. After standing still, he looked at Chen Xiao and waited for his further instructions.

Chen Xiao nodded, casually put the communication jade slip in his palm into his storage ring, and said in a deep voice: "The battles on North Dragon Island and South Dragon Island are over, and only the finishing touches are left. We are the furthest away from East Dragon Island, so let's set off first and return to East Dragon Island to wait for them."

"Understood!" Hei Qing placed the tray aside, readily agreed, and immediately turned to arrange the return journey.

With a casual wave of his hand, Chen Xiao put all the storage rings in the dish into his sleeve. Without further hesitation, he got up and walked outside.

Elders Qingshan and Qingmu moved quickly and followed closely behind.

The Dragon King of the West hung his head low, looking utterly dejected and pathetic at the back of the procession.

The journey back to Tung Lung Island was no longer as cautious as the journey there.

Although the team had grown much larger, the members no longer needed to conceal their whereabouts, so their speed naturally increased.

Furthermore, West Dragon Island is constantly moving towards East Dragon Island, which objectively shortens the distance.

Due to various factors, Chen Xiao's team arrived at Donglong Island in just one month.

"Elder, Ziyan and the others are estimated to arrive in another ten days. Please make simple arrangements for the people of Xilong Island. As for the Xilong King... there's no need to pay too much attention to him, since he won't be here for many days anyway."

On the return journey, Chen Xiao, in order to save trouble, had already left a soul imprint on the soul of the Western Dragon King, exactly the same as the one he had left in Yao Ming's body.

With this soul imprint in place, the life and death of the Western Dragon King rests entirely on Chen Xiao's decision.

Therefore, there is no need to waste manpower to guard it strictly.

Qingshan nodded, said no more, and waved to the Third Elder Zhuli, who was whispering with Hai Bodong not far away.

Zhu Li strode forward, and Qing Shan said in a somewhat urging tone, "What are you standing there watching the show for? Did you understand what I just said? Stop dawdling and hurry up and get settled."

Just as Hai Bodong was responsible for most of the daily trivial matters of Zixiao Pavilion, the Third Elder Zhu Li also played the role of the chief steward on Donglong Island. He was in charge of coordinating almost everything on the island, from personnel placement to affairs scheduling.

Chen Xiao smiled, did not linger, turned around and led Hai Bodong and the others, walking briskly towards the residence of Zixiao Pavilion.

Upon entering Cao Ying's courtyard, Chen Xiao did not see her. After a moment of focused perception, he realized that Cao Ying was in seclusion refining the Three Thousand Burning Flames.

He carefully examined Cao Ying's aura and, after confirming that her condition was stable, he felt relieved. His gaze then fell on the four little ones in the courtyard.

During this time, without Cai Lin's supervision, the four little ones were obviously living a much more carefree life.

At this moment, Qinghuan and Xingyao were sitting face to face in the courtyard, each with a high-quality medicine cauldron in front of them, refining pills in a very professional manner.

Yao Yao held Xi Xi's hand, and the two of them sat steadily on the back of the two-meter-long little Devouring Python, quietly watching. Yao Yao would occasionally take out a pill from her storage ring and put it into the mouth of the little Devouring Python.

With an audience, a judging panel, and contestants, the scene in this small courtyard could easily be described as a miniature ballet competition.

Thinking of the plan that the Western Dragon King had previously revealed, Chen Xiao's expression darkened, and he unconsciously fell into deep thought.

He always placed great importance on the safety of those around him, just like the four little ones in the courtyard. On the surface, they seemed to be unguarded, but in reality, they had many ways to protect themselves.

Yao Yao and Xi Xi each possess a protective jade pendant given to them by Xun'er. The power contained within those pendants is unfathomable, and even with Chen Xiao's current strength and soul perception, he is unable to discern their true nature.

In addition, they each carried an Ice Soul Talisman, which was also a major trump card.

Not only Chen Xiao, but Cai Lin, Zi Yan and the others also gave the four little ones many things on a regular basis.

Based on all of the above, Chen Xiao estimated that even if he did not take action against Mishima in advance, and even if Mishima's plan went smoothly and he suddenly attacked when they left Donglong Island, it seemed that the three dragon kings would not be able to threaten the four little ones!

"I hope I'll never need to use these life-saving items..." Chen Xiao murmured to himself.

Now that the three islands have been destroyed and the ancient dragon clan has been completely unified, it is even more difficult for outsiders to find Dragon Island, and the safety index has been raised once again.

Chen Xiao collected his thoughts, composed himself, and strode into the courtyard.

"Daddy~"

"Daddy~"

Two soft, sweet voices immediately rang out, interspersed with two muffled thuds from the stove...

...

As the sun and moon alternate, time flies by, and ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.

As predicted, that afternoon, Zi Yan and Cai Lin each led their teams back to Donglong Island.

In the past, Donglong Island had a small population, and even seemed somewhat desolate and quiet in such a large island.

Even after many members of Zixiao Pavilion moved here, the desolation was not completely changed.

Only now, with all the people from the four Dragon Islands gathered on East Dragon Island, has the island's popularity finally reached its peak!
"Thousands of years have passed in the blink of an eye, and I am surprised to see Dragon Island so lively again. Even if I were to pass away right now, I would have no regrets!"

The three elders stood on high ground, overlooking the bustling scene on the island, their excitement barely contained.

They are the most senior people on Donglong Island. They had already distinguished themselves when the old Dragon Emperor left, and truly witnessed the most glorious years of the ancient dragon clan.

In contrast, Hei Qing and the others were relatively young at the time, practically 'half-grown children,' so their feelings were certainly not as profound as theirs.

"Elder, what's this little bit of excitement? The old man hasn't even cleaned up half the mess he left behind. Once I summon all the elders who have gone away back and restore the glory of the Ancient Dragon Clan, it won't be too late for you to lament."

A slight distortion appeared in the space, and Chen Xiao and Zi Yan's figures appeared, standing side by side not far away.

"The Dragon Emperor is right!"

The three elders exchanged a smile, their anticipation undisguised.

Many of the elders who are away are their direct superiors. If they can all be recalled, it would be a great blessing for both Dragon Island and them.

Unfortunately, everyone understands that this is unrealistic.

Thousands of years have passed. Some elders may have already passed away, while others may have perished unexpectedly. There are too many variables in the void space, and anything is possible. Therefore, even if Zi Yan does her best, recalling 70% or 80% would probably be the best outcome.

"Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor, have you made a decision regarding the treatment of the Three Islands people?" Zhu Li asked at the opportune moment.

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan first glanced at Chen Xiao, seeing him looking down at his nose as if it were none of her business, and then said seriously, "A life for a life, a debt for a debt, this is an unchanging principle."

"A number of people from Mishima will definitely have to be killed!"

"Our ancient dragon clan has been divided for thousands of years, and many of them have become loyal followers of the three dragon kings, their hands stained with the blood of their clansmen. If we don't kill them, how can we face those clansmen who sacrificed for Donglong Island!"

The three elders nodded slightly in approval.

Neither excessive leniency nor iron-fisted approach is appropriate; a combination of kindness and firmness is the best solution.

Zi Yan changed the subject: "But as the three elders know, I have only recently returned to Dragon Island and have not experienced the gathering of the four islands in the past. Therefore, we will have to trouble the three elders to help us determine who deserves to die and who can be treated leniently."

"In addition, I will also arrange for people to interrogate the people of the Three Islands and compile a list. With a two-pronged approach, I will strive to leave no trouble behind and not kill anyone unjustly!"

The three elders nodded in unison, cupped their hands in greeting, and replied, "Your Majesty, rest assured! The three of us will personally take charge and complete this task!"

Zi Yan's voice was firm and resolute. Her gaze swept over the three elders, and her words were full of determination: "Yes, thank you for your trouble, elders. A month from now, I will use the blood of these traitors as a guide to light the way home for those elders who are wandering outside, so that they can see the way home!"

...

As night falls, Donglong Island falls into tranquility.

Chen Xiao pushed open the door of his residence and walked straight towards the Dragon Emperor's Palace.

Over the years, Zi Yan has grown a lot, but the unification of Dragon Island is a major event involving countless factors. After all, this is her first time dealing with it, so it is only natural that she would find it difficult and need help.

Therefore, Chen Xiao was not too surprised when he received her telepathic request for help.

Chen Xiao walked step by step toward the Dragon Emperor's Hall. When he got close, he found that the guards who usually stood guard outside were nowhere to be seen, and the hall was empty. This unusual silence made him feel a little strange.

His soul perception spread out like ripples. In an instant, Chen Xiao shook his head and chuckled, then strode away, no longer lingering in the empty hall, and headed straight for Zi Yan's bedroom.

"Why did you come here?"

Upon entering the bedchamber, Chen Xiao immediately spotted Zi Yan lounging on the bed, exuding a captivating charm reminiscent of Cai Lin.

Hearing Chen Xiao's words, Zi Yan gently raised her eyes, her tone somewhat relaxed: "I've given myself a month to handle the trivial matters, that's enough, there's no need to rush for a day or two."

"Then why did you call me over via telepathy? You didn't mean to let me see you slacking off, did you?" Chen Xiao teased her deliberately.

“Yes!” Zi Yan smiled slyly, a lively curve appearing at the corner of her lips.

"Besides that, we can do something meaningful!"

In the still of the night, under a dark and gloomy sky, a barrier suddenly spread out from the palace, silently enveloping the entire palace and even shutting out the sound of the wind outside.

...

Although the unspoken understanding between them had been broken, Chen Xiao did not spend much time with Zi Yan in the days that followed.

After all, Dragon Island had just been unified, and everything from interrogating traitors to settling the tribes and preparing to recall the elders was quite exhausting.

Preparations proceeded smoothly, the screening of the three island tribesmen was nearing its end, and time slipped away day by day. In the blink of an eye, only three days remained until the one-month deadline set by Ziyan.

That day, Chen Xiao went through the matter that Zi Yan had handled, and just as he was about to get up, he keenly sensed something unusual.

The flow of the natural energy within Dragon Island had unknowingly accelerated considerably, like a gentle breeze that never ceased.

"Which guy broke through to a higher realm? Or did someone in the Pill Hall successfully condense their core?" Zi Yan asked casually without even looking up.

The reasons for the convergence of energies in the universe can be summarized in a few simple ways.

When the Pill Hall first moved to Dragon Island, whenever a high-grade pill appeared, Zi Yan and Elder Qingshan would carefully sense it. However, year after year, the people of East Dragon Island have become accustomed to such things, and even if there is occasional activity, not many people are willing to pay much attention to it.

Chen Xiao shook his head slightly, his gaze piercing through the silver halo surrounding Dragon Island, looking straight towards the direction of the Void Thunder Pool.

"Neither. The noise came from the Void Thunder Pool."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan looked up abruptly, her pretty face filled with astonishment: "It's a hundred and eight thousand miles away, what kind of noise could reach here?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she seemed to remember something and suddenly leaped up.

"The Nine Netherworld Nirvana Pill has been successfully completed?!"

They were all very familiar with the scene of an eighth-grade elixir being produced.

However, even Chen Xiao had never personally witnessed the emergence of a Grade Nine Precious Pill.

Considering that Elder Mo had been refining medicine in the Void Thunder Pool for some time, the source of this commotion seemed to be about to be revealed.

"Let's go to the Void Thunder Pool, and we'll know for sure!"

"Take Qinglin and the others with you."

Zi Yan quickly spread the news, and soon, apart from the West Dragon King who was waiting for his death, the entire East Dragon Island was filled with people, not only Cai Lin and her four little ones with Yao Yao, but also Hai Bodong and others.

Clearly, the words "the birth of a ninth-grade precious pill" were enough to pique everyone's interest, and no one wanted to miss the chance to witness it.

Most importantly, with so many powerful Dou Sheng accompanying them, a round trip would be easy, and it wouldn't hurt to join in the fun.

"Sister Cao Ying is going to miss it again this time." Zi Yan looked around and, not seeing Cao Ying, couldn't help but chuckle.

"With Ying'er's talent, it's almost certain that her soul will advance to the Heavenly Realm after she comes out of seclusion this time, and her battle qi strength will also greatly improve. Once she advances to the Half-Saint realm, she will be able to refine the ninth-grade treasure pills herself. Let's go, or we'll miss it if we're too late." Chen Xiao shook his head and chuckled.

While the birth of a Grade Nine Precious Pill is a rare event, it is far from comparable to the Nine Profound Golden Thunder. Given Cao Ying's talent, missing out on this day would not be a regret at all.

Seeing that everyone was ready to set off, Elder Qingmu walked out from the crowd with a smile and said in a loud voice, "The Void Thunder Pool and Donglong Island are quite far apart, and flying through the void is troublesome. I'll give you a ride!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Aoki's body shone brightly, and his immense dragon might spread out instantly.

The next second, a giant dragon thousands of feet long suddenly appeared, its scales gleaming with a cold light, and it stood steadily above East Dragon Island.

Such a massive body could easily accommodate not only these few dozen people, but also a hundred or a thousand times more!
(End of this chapter)