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Chapter 543: A Temporary Retreat!

Chapter 543: A Temporary Retreat!

“Whether I can or not, you can let the West Dragon King come and try!”

Just as Xuan Mo threw down his threat, a chilling, ancient voice filled with overwhelming pressure echoed across Dragon Island.

In the next instant, following Zhu Mo, a gray figure leaning on a dragon-shaped cane shot out from one of the great halls deep within the island and ascended into the sky.

“This aura... a Three-Star Dou Saint!”

Up in the sky, Xuan Mo’s eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the elder now floating before him—East Dragon Island’s First Elder, Qingshan.

“Three-Star Dou Saint! How did Qingshan become so terrifying?”

“I thought Zhu Mo had made incredible progress after so many years in seclusion, but I didn’t expect that old Qingshan’s cultivation had advanced this far as well!”

“This kind of aura... it’s nearly on par with the Dragon Kings themselves! And the Dragon Kings have royal blood in their veins—how did Qingshan manage this?”

At that moment, shock spread across the faces of all the experts from West, South, and North Dragon Islands who saw Qingshan appear.

In contrast, the members of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan from East Dragon Island were overwhelmed with joy.

With Qingshan and Zhu Mo’s strength revealed, East Dragon Island finally had the power to contend with the other three dragon islands.

Qingshan stood high in the air, a sharp gleam shining from his cloudy eyes. He looked directly at Xuan Mo.

“Xuan Mo, do you want to fight me?” he asked calmly.

Hearing this, Xuan Mo quickly waved his hands and said, “First Elder Qingshan, someone of your status fighting me wouldn’t be appropriate. Let’s leave it for another day!”

As soon as he finished, Xuan Mo issued a swift command. “All West Dragon Island forces—retreat immediately!”

At his order, Xia Ao and the rest of the Dragon Armor Army rapidly withdrew from Dragon Island.

The Barbaric Dragon Army commander, Man Yan—who had already broken off from his fight with Zhu Li—led his troops toward the void space beyond East Dragon Island as well.

As for Qing Yan, the commander from North Dragon Island, his strength hadn’t even reached Half-Saint level. Compared to Xuan Mo and Man Yan, he was clearly the weakest.

With the other two commanders retreating, he dared not stay behind. Without saying a word, he took his North Dragon Island forces and fled in the opposite direction.

Because all four Dragon Islands originated from the same Ancient Void Dragon bloodline, and because East Dragon Island had always dreamed of reuniting the four islands and restoring the clan’s former glory, Qingshan, Zhu Mo, and the others didn’t pursue.

Even after the others had retreated, not one of them took chase.

…

“I didn’t expect news about Zi Yan to reach the other three Dragon Kings so quickly,” Qingshan sighed as he looked toward Zhu Mo and Zhu Li after the invaders had withdrawn.

Hearing his sigh, both Zhu Mo and Zhu Li fell silent for a moment.

After all, the four dragon islands were originally one clan. Since their people needed to enter the void space to cultivate, the three of them clearly understood that there were spies from the other islands hidden within East Dragon Island.

But there was nothing they could do about it.

They couldn’t forbid their people from entering the void space just because of Zi Yan. If they did, East Dragon Island’s strength would only continue to decline.

“First Elder, it’s fortunate that Xuan Mo and Man Yan were intimidated by your and Second Elder’s strength today. Otherwise, our clan would’ve been dragged into another large-scale war, with countless casualties,” Zhu Li said worriedly.

“This was all thanks to the Ninth-Grade Treasure Pill prepared for us by the Dragon Emperor’s teacher,” Qingshan replied. “Without that pill, even dealing with Xuan Mo today would have been extremely difficult.”

“All three Dragon Kings have now sent their forces,” he continued. “This matter may not be over so easily.

But no matter what—

We absolutely cannot allow the Dragon Emperor to fall into the hands of the other three islands!”

“Mm.”

Upon hearing Qingshan’s words, both Zhu Li and Zhu Mo nodded in unison.

Just then, from the ancient stone hall below Dragon Island, a small white figure slowly walked out.

“Elders, have those people from the three Dragon Islands all left?” Zi Yan asked.

“Yes, Dragon Emperor. The forces from the three islands have all retreated,” Qingshan replied respectfully.

“What about our clan’s casualties from this battle?”

Although Zi Yan had remained inside the stone hall, she could feel the intensity of the fighting through the fluctuations of energy. She could imagine how fierce the battle had been.

And all of it had happened because of her.

If not for the need to protect her, East Dragon Island wouldn’t have been attacked by the other three dragon islands.

That was why Zi Yan now cared deeply about the condition of the East Dragon Island clansmen.

Seeing her concern, a glimmer of approval flashed in the eyes of Qingshan and the other elders. Their respect for her grew even deeper.

“Dragon Emperor, our losses this time were minimal,” Qingshan replied.

Thanks to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan’s naturally powerful bodies, fatal injuries were rare unless it was a life-or-death confrontation.

Moreover, East Dragon Island had the numbers advantage from the start. Before Qing Yan of North Dragon Island arrived, East Dragon Island had maintained the upper hand against the West and South Islands.

And once North Dragon Island’s forces joined, they didn’t stay long enough to turn the tide.

Overall, East Dragon Island had suffered no real losses.

“Besides, to protect you, Dragon Emperor, even sacrificing ourselves would be an honor,” Qingshan added.

His loyalty to the Dragon Emperor’s bloodline was etched into his bones and soul.

“We are willing to die for the Dragon Emperor!”

“We are willing to die for the Dragon Emperor!”

“We are willing to die for the Dragon Emperor!”

Following Qingshan, Zhu Li, Zhu Mo, and the other elders echoed his words in unison.

Hearing this, Zi Yan was deeply moved.

She softly said, “I understand your loyalty, Elders. But no matter what, you must also protect yourselves.”

“I still want you all to see the day when the Ancient Void Dragon Clan is united once more.”

Though her voice was still young and tender, not a single person smiled at it.

Instead, every face was filled with solemn respect.

By now, Zi Yan had been back with the Ancient Void Dragon Clan for over half a year. Her cultivation had risen from a Seven-Star Dou Ancestor to the peak of Eight-Star Dou Ancestor.

Her physical body had also been greatly strengthened by the tempering of spatial turbulence and wind blades.

Though her current strength was still negligible compared to the elders of Dragon Island, her rapid progress—and more importantly, her heartfelt care for the clan—had given the elders of East Dragon Island boundless hope.

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