People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 332 The Revitalized Dragon Island
In the heart of the ancient holy city, a remarkably clear lake ripples gently, and sunlight pours down from the horizon, refracting into beams of dazzling light on its surface.

"Hey!"

Suddenly, the calm lake surface surged and rippled violently.

The next moment, a huge spatial rift slowly tore open in mid-air. As soon as the rift appeared, figures quickly flashed out from it and landed steadily on the ground around them.

In an instant, the once quiet ancient city became bustling with noise.

Chen Xiao, Xun'er, and Qing Lin also emerged from the spatial rift with the flow of people, gracefully landing atop a building.

The three of them glanced around and, without waiting for the ancient clans to come forward to greet them, sped off towards the gate of the ancient holy city.

The ancient clan experts seemed to ignore the three's actions, and no one tried to stop them, allowing them to rush towards the city gate and eventually disappear from sight.

"Brother Chen Xiao, do you think Soul Forest might come to ambush us?"

They sped out of the ancient holy city without any hindrance, the boundless grasslands flashing past in their sight. Xun'er smiled with great interest.

As the eldest daughter of an ancient clan, she held a superior status. Even when she went to the remote Jia Ma Empire in the Northwest Continent as a child, she was always protected by powerful figures and never had to worry about safety.

Therefore, being robbed and murdered would be a rather novel experience for Xun'er.

Moreover, Xun'er knew very well that unless the top experts of the Soul Clan were mobilized, it would be difficult for them to pose a threat, so she didn't feel worried at all while chatting and laughing.

“Difficult. The Soul Clan just wiped out the Stone Clan. It’s unlikely that they would allow top experts to cause trouble at this time. The Soul Clan also understands that Dou Sheng below the fifth star level poses no threat to us. The deaths of Soul Cliff and Soul Li are not a big deal in the eyes of Soul Emperor and others. Soul Lin was so furious only because he happened to be in charge this time.” Chen Xiao replied with a light laugh.

He was actually quite looking forward to Hun Lin sending people to cause trouble, so that he could take the opportunity to weaken the overall strength of the Hun Clan.

Unfortunately, reason told him that this possibility was unlikely.

Having left the ancient holy city, Chen Xiao did not intend to linger in the Central Plains. He quickly determined the direction, tore open space, and stepped into it with Qing Lin and Xun'er.

...

The void, deathly silence, and pitch blackness are the main themes here.

Suddenly, three beams of light pierced the darkness and shot out, like sunlight passing through the night and dawn quietly crossing the horizon.

The three streaks of light did not pause at all, and sped away in the void. After an unknown amount of time, the darkness ahead was finally dispelled, and a huge silver-white light shield appeared in sight.

"So this is Dragon Island..."

Even with Xun'er's extensive knowledge, she was astonished as she gazed at the enormous island floating in the void.

Xun'er exclaimed in surprise, but hearing no response, she immediately turned to look at Chen Xiao and Qing Lin.

However, she was surprised to see that Chen Xiao and Qing Lin also had astonishment on their faces, as if they were also here for the first time.

It's no wonder the two reacted this way; the appearance of Dragon Island was completely transformed when they left.

When one's soul perception is unleashed, one can 'see' towering peaks rising from the ground on the vast island, shrouded in clouds and mist. Occasionally, a colossal ancient dragon flies by, its deep roar echoing across Dragon Island.

Today, Dragon Island is nearly five times larger than the original East Dragon Island!
It is obvious that the reason for this change is that during their absence, the elders of the ancient dragon clan used their methods to bring together the three abandoned dragon islands of the south, north, and west, which caused the area of ​​the dragon islands to increase dramatically.

"Sister Xun'er, you may not know this, but when the young master and I left last time, Dragon Island was less than one-fifth the size it is now..."

Seeing Xun'er's confusion, Qinglin smiled and explained.

After listening to Qinglin's explanation, Xun'er suddenly understood.

“During this trip to the Ancient Realm, I haven’t lost contact with Zi Yan. That girl must have done it on purpose, just to see our surprised expressions,” Chen Xiao said with a helpless smile.

Compared to the elders who returned from the ancient dragon clan, the union of the four islands is indeed a trivial matter, and whether or not it is mentioned during communication will not have a significant impact.

Shaking his head, Chen Xiao used his soul perception to probe into the island.

One can 'see' that in some open areas on the island, there are now many spacious squares.

On the plaza, countless disciples of the Purple Cloud Pavilion were sparring and cultivating. Loud shouts, full of energy, gathered together and echoed throughout Dragon Island like muffled thunder.

One of the plazas was filled with alchemists, with flames of various colors rising and the air filled with the fragrance of elixirs. Around the plaza, many burly men were gathered, watching intently. These were all members of the Ancient Dragon Clan.

If one extends their soul perception further outward, they will discover that some of the original rugged mountains have been carved out and transformed into clusters of buildings, standing side by side. Among them, streams of people move back and forth like ants, creating a lively scene.

Moreover, within those massive mountain peaks, numerous powerful auras emanated, permeating every corner of Dragon Island.

If we exclude Zi Yan, the Dragon Emperor, as well as Xiao Yi Xian, Cai Lin, and others, the number of Dou Sheng experts on Dragon Island today is ten times greater than when we left last time, now numbering twenty!

"It seems that some elders have returned recently. It's no exaggeration to say that things are changing rapidly." Chen Xiao sighed as he withdrew his soul perception.

"Hehe, this brings us to our wise and mighty Dragon Emperor. Without the leadership of the Dragon Emperor, how could Dragon Island be what it is today?"

Before anyone arrives, the sound comes first.

A boastful voice rang out first, followed by streaks of light flying out from the island.

As these streaks of light drew closer, human figures appeared within them.

Who else could be standing so proudly at the front of the group but Dae Ja-yeon?

Not only Zi Yan, but also Xiao Yi Xian, Cai Lin, and even Cao Ying, who is not very interested in anything other than alchemy and dual cultivation, are in the team.

"Sister Xun'er, Sister Qinglin, welcome home." Zi Yan smiled smugly at Chen Xiao, then turned her gaze to Xun'er and Qinglin.

"Xun'er, long time no see."

"Xun'er, Qinglin."

"..."

All four women greeted her. Clearly, the main reason for this grand commotion was to welcome Xun'er's arrival.

This was, in fact, the first time the six women had gathered together.

Although Xun'er had left the Ancient Realm a few times in the past, each time it was unfortunate, and she always happened to run into Little Fairy Doctor and others when they were in seclusion.

Xun'er smiled sweetly. She was familiar with the four women and responded to them all before gathering together, leaving Chen Xiao feeling neglected.

With a seemingly helpless sigh, Chen Xiao turned his gaze to the two elderly men who had come with Zi Yan.

Elder Qingshan is already an old acquaintance and needs no further introduction.

The other old man was even more upright than Elder Qingshan. Although he had lived through countless years, he showed no signs of old age.

His full head of silver hair fell like moonlight, meticulously combed, reaching his shoulders. A few strands of hair on his forehead fluttered lightly in the air, making him look quite dashing. His face was resolute, with sharp lines as if carved by a knife and axe. Time had only etched a few faint lines at the corners of his eyes, which instead added a sense of weight and experience.

The old man's eyes were the most striking feature; his pupils were a deep, dark purple, as if they contained the might of an ancient dragon. Wherever his gaze swept, it seemed as if the void itself trembled slightly, and he could see through the illusions of all things in the world.

He was dressed in a long black robe, the hem of which fluttered without wind. He was surrounded by a faint dragon aura, which was both majestic and imposing, and also carried a sense of tranquility and simplicity. Just by standing there, he was like an unshakable ancient dragon mountain, which made people feel awe involuntarily.

Even with Chen Xiao's current soul perception, he couldn't discern the old man's realm. Even the Black Annihilation King and the Three Immortals of the Ancient Clan that he had encountered in the Ancient Realm did not exude the same oppressive aura as this old man.

Among all the people Chen Xiao had ever met, this old man was second only to the old dragon emperor Zhu Kun and Gu Yuan!

"Elder, this senior..."

"Hehe, just as you guessed, this is Elder Zhu Hong from the time of the old Dragon Emperor!" Qingshan replied with a smile as he stepped forward.

Chen Xiao was not surprised. He nodded slightly, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings, Senior Zhu Hong."

As far as Chen Xiao knows, there are only five nine-star Dou Sheng in the mainland today, including this Zhu Hong.

Among them, the Old Dragon Emperor is undoubtedly the strongest and is also one of our own.

Unfortunately, trapped in the ancient cave of Tuoshe, the old dragon emperor's combat power was basically useless until the very last moment.

As for Soul Emperor and Void Devouring Flame, there's not much to say; these two are destined to be enemies.

As for the ancient elders...

Even with Xun'er's connection, they are not enemies, and very few can actually help Chen Xiao.

Therefore, Zhu Hong in front of him is the only nine-star Dou Sheng combat power that Chen Xiao can rely on for the foreseeable future!
For this reason alone, they deserve to be treated with respect.

Just as Chen Xiao raised his hand to clasp his hands in a fist salute, Zhu Hong quickly reached out and pressed his hand down, stopping him from continuing the salute.

“Young friend, there’s no need for that. In fact, I should be the one thanking you more. Qingshan has already told me about what happened on Dragon Island and with the Dragon Emperor. If it weren’t for your help, we wouldn’t be in this situation today.”

Zhu Hong smiled and continued, "Moreover, given the relationship between you and the Dragon Emperor, if we're really going to be serious, it should be me who pays my respects."

Seeing is believing. Upon first meeting him, Chen Xiao could sense that Elder Zhu Hong was quite easygoing and didn't care about formalities, which was in line with the style of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan.

Immediately, Chen Xiao became much more casual and said with a smile, "Elder, you flatter me. The reason why Dragon Island has achieved its current status is ultimately due to the profound foundation of the ancient dragon clan. I just happened to be there and did my best."

"It's different. It's easy to add flowers to brocade, but difficult to provide charcoal in the snow. When I went to see the old Dragon Emperor some time ago, I could feel from our conversation that although His Majesty the old Dragon Emperor was somewhat angry with you, young friend, like a father-in-law with his son-in-law, he was still very grateful to you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao was immediately taken aback.

It seems that the old Dragon Emperor learned about his progress with Zi Yan from one of the elders.

After a moment of stunned silence, Chen Xiao snapped out of it and didn't pay much attention.

This is nothing shameful; it just happened naturally.

However, the old Dragon Emperor was a well-known doting father, and knowing that his precious daughter had been taken by someone else, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Since Chen Xiao first met the Old Dragon Emperor, he has no longer been worried about safety. The reason he still tries to conceal himself when going to the Ancient Emperor's Cave is simply because he doesn't want the Old Dragon Emperor to find an excuse to beat him up.

Really, that's all.

After all, who wants to get beaten up when they're doing just fine?
"By the way, my current identity is Long Yin of Dragon Island. The position of the First Elder, as well as the positions of the Second and Third Elders, will still be held by Qingshan, Qingmu, and Zhuli. You may call me whatever you like from now on."

The position of Dragon Hidden was the result of private discussions between Chen Xiao and Zi Yan after they confirmed that they could recall these elders.

After all, the three elders, Qingshan, Qingmu, and Zhuli, have worked hard for Dragon Island for so many years, and their contributions are immeasurable. It would be too inhumane to make them step down just because the returning elders are stronger.

However, in this world where strength reigns supreme, we cannot put the cart before the horse; elders with greater strength must be given appropriate status and respect.

Therefore, the Dragon Hidden Palace and the Dragon Abyss Palace came into being.

Simply put, a special palace called Longyuan Palace was set up. Returning elders, and even elders who will advance to the Dou Sheng realm in the future, can all attend the palace. They have a transcendent status and are not involved in daily mundane affairs. They only appear to assist the Dragon Emperor when Dragon Island faces a crisis of survival or when there are major decisions to be made.

Long Yin is the one who holds the seal of the Dragon Abyss Palace, commanding all the powerful figures in the palace, and can be regarded as the symbol of the most outstanding combat power on Dragon Island.

In this way, the problem of settling these returning elders can be perfectly solved.

"Your appointment as the Dragon's Hidden is truly well-deserved."

"Haha, let's go. Let the Dragon Emperor and the others catch up. We'll head to the island first. After hearing about your story, many old guys have been eager to meet you and thank you in person. These old guys are all quite strong. Most importantly, they've been wandering in the void for thousands, even tens of thousands of years. They're all itching to get back. Now that they're back, they love to join in the fun. Whenever you need manpower in the future, you can just draw on any available resources. They'll be scrambling to go, including me. If you need my help, don't hesitate to ask."

"Also, I brought back a lot of good things from the Stone Clan. You should take a look and see if there's anything you can use. Anyway, we old folks have already discussed it with His Majesty the Dragon Emperor. As long as we can rescue His Majesty the Dragon Emperor, we'll leave everything to you."

"After all, we've been away for too long, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that we're completely clueless about the current situation on the mainland. Taking any rash action would probably only cause you trouble."

Zhu Hong laughed loudly, showing no hesitation, and led Chen Xiao to head towards Dragon Island.

Chen Xiao and Elder Qingshan followed closely behind.

(End of this chapter)