Blood beads whizzed through the void and, under the gaze of many, collided heavily with Xiao Yan. At that moment, everyone’s hearts leaped into their throats. “No one can stop this king’s steps!” The North Dragon King, his scarlet eyes fixed on the impact point, roared with laughter. However, his voice abruptly halted as if a duck’s throat had been squeezed, choking off his cackling. *”Sizzle, sizzle…”* Under the unbelieving and horrified gaze of the North Dragon King, Xiao Yan’s face remained calm. Rings of pink fire waves spread out from his palm, and at the center of these waves was the blood bead, radiating an unending stench of blood. But at this moment, the bloody aura from the bead was being purified and dissipated by the Purifying Demon Lotus Flame. “How is this possible? What kind of strange flame is this?” Watching the blood bead slowly rotate in Xiao Yan’s palm instead of exploding, the North Dragon King roared. When the blood bead fell into Xiao Yan’s hand, the connection between them was severed. “Purifying Demon Lotus Flame, which purifies everything, even the soul.” Xiao Yan’s pink, translucent palm slowly lifted, and a burst of pink flame rushed out, enveloping the blood bead and rapidly purifying its blood essence. “Purifying Demon Lotus Flame?! How could this brat have the Purifying Demon Lotus Flame?!” The North Dragon King’s pupils shrank violently. Despite his intense rage, a chill still rose in his heart. The name of the Purifying Demon Lotus Flame was not unfamiliar to him, even though the Ancient Void Dragons had not appeared in the Central Plains for years. Ignoring the North Dragon King’s shock, Xiao Yan raised his flaming hand, and a light pink orb the size of a human head appeared in his palm. This was the blood bead from before, now purified of its bloody essence. He also sensed some lingering souls, those of the devoured Ancient Void Dragons. “These people inside request that I return it to you.” Xiao Yan looked at the North Dragon King and smiled. Then, he flicked his finger, and the large pink bead shot out, this time targeting the North Dragon King! “Damn it.” Shocked, the North Dragon King immediately backed away. He knew better than anyone how terrifying the energy within the Dragon Soul Bead was. If he were hit, he would be finished. *Whoosh.* Though the North Dragon King retreated quickly, the pink bead moved even faster. As it flew, faces appeared on the surface, filled with anger and hatred. The bead swiftly caught up with the North Dragon King, and under the watchful eyes of all, it exploded, causing a shockwave to ripple through the air. *Boom!* A fearsome energy storm swept out from the explosion, sending solid-like energy blasts that shattered the lingering blood mist over the Dragon Island. “Did we win?” Staring at the terrifying energy storm, the Ancient Void Dragons looked at each other, and after a moment, joy surged onto their faces, and cheers echoed through the air. “Mr. Xiao Yan is truly extraordinary. To think he could purify the blood essence inside the Dragon Soul Bead,” the elders of the East Dragon Island exclaimed, their faces alight with joy. It seemed destiny had not abandoned the Ancient Void Dragons. “The Dragon Emperor’s good karma is truly our blessing. Mr. Xiao Yan has saved us several times. This great favor cannot go unreturned.” Elder Zhu Li stroked his beard and glanced at the Grand Elder of the East Dragon Island. “Mr. Xiao Yan has indeed bestowed a great kindness on our clan.” Seeing Elder Zhu Li’s gaze, the Grand Elder hesitated slightly but nodded. “I understand. Once we unite the Ancient Void Dragons, our clan will form an alliance with the Heavenly Mansion Alliance.” Hearing this, Elder Zhu Li smiled and nodded. Forming an alliance with the Heavenly Mansion Alliance, as Zi Yan had suggested two years ago, was finally decided. This time, with Xiao Yan’s repeated rescues, there was no room for dissent. Ahead, Zi Yan breathed a sigh of relief. These stubborn old men had finally agreed to an alliance, which would be beneficial for both sides. As the energy storm faded, a battered figure appeared in everyone’s sight. “The North Dragon King is still alive?!” Many were shocked to see the North Dragon King, although he was severely weakened. Such a terrifying attack had not killed him; his life force was indeed astonishing. “The Ancient Void Dragons’ bodies are indeed formidable.” Xiao Yan’s brow twitched as he observed. He understood that without that formidable body, the North Dragon King would have been reduced to ashes. *Pant, pant…* The North Dragon King wheezed heavily, his dim, red eyes venomously glaring at Xiao Yan. He never expected to be gravely injured by his own attack. “Xiao Yan, remember this: I will take revenge, no matter what.” Though weakened, the North Dragon King snarled, then suddenly shot backwards, attempting to escape. “Don’t let him get away!” Zi Yan shouted anxiously. The last time he escaped, he caused enormous trouble. They couldn’t let that happen again. Of course, without a reminder, Xiao Yan would never let him go. As the North Dragon King fled, Xiao Yan’s fire wings flapped, and he pursued him with lightning speed. “Killing me? In your dreams!” Noticing Xiao Yan’s pursuit, the North Dragon King’s eyes turned cold. He waved his hands, and ten figures from the North Dragon Island flew out like cannonballs, heading straight towards Xiao Yan. Seeing the human bombs, Xiao Yan’s brow furrowed. He slowed his pace and prepared to save the figures, but ten rainbow lights flashed behind them, picking them up and hurling them away from the blood array. “Grab that guy!” As the human bombs were handled, Cai Lin’s voice rang in Xiao Yan’s ear. “…Fine.” Relief washed over Xiao Yan as the obstacles were cleared. He didn’t waste time; his fire wings flapped, and in a few blinks, he was above the North Dragon King. A cold laugh, and his shimmering hand shot towards the North Dragon King’s forehead. “I’ll fight you to the death!” Panicked, the North Dragon King’s body began to expand, intending to self-destruct. “Moo!” At this critical moment, Xiao Yan summoned his soul image, and a strike of Netherworld Fury hit the North Dragon King, causing him excruciating pain. His body shrank, and when he suppressed the pain, he felt a chill; Xiao Yan’s hand was already on his forehead. “Don’t kill me! You’ve won, you’ve won! I won’t interfere with the three dragon islands anymore. I am no longer the North Dragon King.” The North Dragon King’s body went rigid as he pleaded. “Heh, you change your mind pretty quickly,” Xiao Yan said, smiling. “Let me go, and I’ll never appear before you again,” the North Dragon King promised, his eyes flashing. “Good idea, but killing you is easier.” Xiao Yan’s smile vanished, and he delivered a surge of scorching force into the North Dragon King’s brain, causing chaos and evaporating his soul in the intense heat of the Purifying Demon Lotus Flame.
In the void, Xiao Yan, expressionless, withdrew his hand. The North Dragon King’s body, like a pile of melted wax, crumbled to the ground. His clenched fists relaxed, revealing two blood-stained orbs filled with tyrannical energy. The space was silent, and all sighed at the sight of the North Dragon King, who, despite his ruthless methods, was now nothing but a tragic figure. Xiao Yan’s translucent figure gradually faded, restoring its original form. His face paled, but he inspected the North Dragon King’s body with interest, noting it could be a decent treasure.
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