As Xiao Yan carried the corpse of the Northern Dragon King, Zi Yan also rushed over, her eyes lingering on the face of the Northern Dragon King, which still bore a trace of malevolence and cruelty. A light sigh escaped her lips. The Ancient Void Dragon Clan had been in chaos for so many years, and was now in a state of decline. The mysterious disappearance of the Dragon Emperor had caused great turmoil within the clan.
“About half of the clansmen on the Northern Dragon Island were slaughtered by the Northern Dragon King, which has further worsened our situation. Fortunately, the southwestern two islands did not suffer much. With the simultaneous downfall of the three Dragon Kings, there is no one left to impede the unification of the clan,” Zi Yan said softly, looking at the blood-filled Dragon Island below.
Xiao Yan nodded slowly. Although the Eastern Dragon Island had won, the cost of victory was too high for Zi Yan. As the Dragon Emperor, she must prioritize the welfare of the clan, whether it’s the Eastern Dragon Island or any of the other three.
“At least this is a good start. A united Ancient Void Dragon Clan, with you as the Dragon Emperor, can restore its former glory. It’s not an impossible dream,” Xiao Yan said after a moment of silence, trying to provide some comfort, even though he knew that the power of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan had diminished greatly after years of internal conflict and the chaos caused by these three Dragon Kings.
Zi Yan let out a soft sigh, understanding the gap between the current state of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan and its former might. In its heyday, the clan was on par with superpowers like the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan. But now, most of the powerful members were dead or scattered, and relying solely on her would make it difficult to support the clan, let alone restore it to its previous greatness.
Xiao Yan smiled, patting Zi Yan on the head. “Don’t be disheartened. You have the legendary Dragon Phoenix Bloodline. Given enough time, your achievements will surpass those of all previous Dragon Emperors. When that day comes, restoring the clan to its peak will not be a far-fetched idea.”
At these words, Zi Yan’s face lit up slightly, and she managed a small smile. Xiao Yan was right; although the current situation was dire, she possessed the legendary Dragon Phoenix Bloodline. If she could harness its full potential, she would not be inferior to any Dragon Emperor, including her long-lost father, the former Dragon Emperor.
“Thank you for your help. Without your timely arrival, things would have ended differently,” Zi Yan smiled, her cheeks lifting.
Xiao Yan shook his head. “We don’t need to exchange such formalities.” He then held up the corpse of the Northern Dragon King. “Can I keep this?”
“Uh?” Zi Yan was taken aback. “What do you want with his corpse?”
“This guy’s physique is extremely strong, and the supposed dragon-transformation magic array has made him even more formidable. If I can turn him into a puppet, it will be a powerful tool,” Xiao Yan explained hesitantly. He had already left the Celestial Fiend Puppets back in the Star Realm to guard the gate. Their growth was limited due to the materials used to create them, and their strength was no longer useful to him. Seeing the Northern Dragon King’s body, he saw the potential to craft a stronger puppet, making the best use of a waste.
“According to the rules, the bodies of the Ancient Void Dragons should be buried in the Dragon Tomb…” Zi Yan furrowed her brows, but then, seeing Xiao Yan’s helpless expression, she smiled and said, “But given your help, it’s only fair to ask for something in return. Besides, this guy is despised by the clan, and who knows if he’d be given a proper burial. If you need it, go ahead and take it.”
Xiao Yan chuckled. “Thank you, Your Majesty, the Dragon Emperor.”
Zi Yan laughed and said, “You can stay on the Eastern Dragon Island for a while. Now that the three Dragon Kings are defeated, I need to prepare to integrate the four Dragon Islands.”
Xiao Yan nodded with a smile. There were still things he needed from the Void Space, and since there was no pressing matter, he could focus on crafting the puppet. It would be an invaluable ally in future battles.
Seeing Xiao Yan agree, Zi Yan continued to discuss with him before organizing the strong members of the clan to search the gradually clearing Northern Dragon Island for any survivors.
With the fall of the three Dragon Kings, the internal strife of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan was finally resolved. Under Zi Yan’s rule, the four Dragon Islands no longer harbored dissent. The Northern Dragon King’s actions had chilled the hearts of all, and no one grieved for his death. The Western and Southern Dragon Kings had been completely annihilated by the Northern Dragon King, increasing the hatred towards him.
The integration of the four Dragon Islands proceeded surprisingly smoothly, and with the combined effort of the clan’s strong members, the four giant islands were once again brought together. The Ancient Void Dragon Clan was now truly unified, and there would be no more talk of the four Dragon Islands, just one Ancient Dragon Island.
As the Ancient Void Dragon Clan rejoiced in their unification, Xiao Yan and Cai Lin chose to stay temporarily on the Dragon Island. After a few days of rest and recovery, Xiao Yan announced his intention to enter another seclusion, this time to turn the Northern Dragon King’s body into a puppet. The latter’s strength had almost reached the six-star Dou Saint level, and his body was vastly stronger than the average six-star Dou Saint, making it the perfect material for a puppet.
If he succeeded, Xiao Yan would gain another powerful ally, crucial for both himself and the Alliance of Heavenly Pools. In the secret chamber, Xiao Yan’s expression was solemn as he looked at the hundreds of items floating in mid-air, each glowing with a strange luster. These were the necessary materials for the puppet, and the Northern Dragon King’s exceptional body was a rare find. He intended to use the best materials to match it.
After carefully examining the materials, he was satisfied and waved his hand, summoning the burly figure of the Northern Dragon King, the main material for the puppet. The Northern Dragon King’s eyes were closed, his face pale, and his life force had completely dissipated. However, his body was still rigid, and not even a blade could leave a mark. His physical strength was fearsome, and Xiao Yan knew he was no match for it. The Ancient Void Dragon Clan was renowned for their extraordinary physical prowess.
Xiao Yan scanned the Northern Dragon King’s head, noting the three faces, still twisted with malevolence. He shook his head, attributing the strength to the Northern Dragon King’s consumption of the blood and flesh of the Western and Southern Dragon Kings.
“Poof!” Retracting his gaze, Xiao Yan opened his mouth, and a pink flame erupted, growing rapidly into a massive fire cauldron. He then tossed the Northern Dragon King’s body into it. The skin sizzled, and droplets of blood oozed out, only to evaporate in the heat. Xiao Yan remained unperturbed, knowing this was the purifying process. Over the next ten days, he used the Clear Lotus Demon Flame to refine the body, reducing its size by a third. Despite this, it was still larger than a normal person.
Outside the fire cauldron, Xiao Yan calmly observed the Northern Dragon King’s pitch-black body, resembling black iron. Even without any aura, the visual impact was overwhelming.
“The blood within his body has been fully refined into his muscles and bones. This body is truly a perfect killing machine,” Xiao Yan mused, smiling as he extinguished the Clear Lotus Demon Flame surrounding the body.
“Boom!” As the flame faded, the Northern Dragon King’s eyes snapped open, the familiar crimson emerging, followed by a sinister laugh.
“Xiao Yan, thank you for refining my body. To show my gratitude, I’ll let you witness the terror of this new form. Hah, blame yourself for only dispelling my soul. For the Ancient Void Dragon, the body is the soul, and the soul is the body!”
The Northern Dragon King, now covered in a black iron sheen, threw his head back in wild laughter and delivered a powerful punch, shattering the fire cauldron. Then, he reached out towards Xiao Yan.
The supposedly dead Northern Dragon King had somehow revived!
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