In the void space, the turbulent flow of space was like the giant maw of a hidden demon, silently emerging to crush everything it touched into pieces.
"Whoosh!"
In the silent void, a streak of rainbow light suddenly flashed by at an extreme speed. The fierce airflow stirred up by the rainbow light roared continuously in the void space.
"Didn't expect Little Doctor Immortal to have advanced to Dou Sheng as well." In the rainbow light, Medusa was being led by Jiang Yun. Observing the surrounding void, she exclaimed.
"Now we truly have the ability to help you!" Holding Jiang Yun's hand tighter, Medusa softly said while looking at his back.
"You've always been helping me!" Hearing Medusa's words, Jiang Yun turned back, gazing gently into her eyes and said tenderly.
Feeling the affection in Jiang Yun's eyes, Medusa smiled, revealing a captivating smile.
At this moment, in a secret space within Dragon Island, Zi Yan was quietly sitting cross-legged in a vast purple-gold pool.
The liquid in the pool had long become clear and transparent, with not a trace of energy remaining.
As Zi Yan's hands quickly formed seals, she felt an immense amount of energy seeping into her body from all directions. After circulating a few times, it completely transformed into her own strength, and her aura was visibly rising powerfully.
This continuous feeling of growing stronger was more real than ever before.
"Boom!"
At a certain moment, a powerful aura suddenly burst out from Zi Yan's body, causing small spatial cracks to appear around her.
Following that, a 'boom' sound was heard.
A pair of purple-gold wings, about a zhang long, lightly flapped behind Zi Yan. As the wings vibrated, faint sounds of wind and thunder echoed, shaking the soul!
With a "swish," Zi Yan's figure slowly disappeared from the spot, reappearing in the distance as if through instantaneous movement.
"What time is it now?" A soft whisper came from Zi Yan's mouth as she looked around.
At this moment, Zi Yan was dressed in a purple-gold robe, with dragons and phoenixes dancing on the fabric, emanating an unmistakable aura of nobility.
Her slender figure, purple hair cascading like a waterfall past her slim waist, extending to her perky hips.
Her already beautiful face, now with purple-gold eyes, appeared mysterious and enchanting, making even heaven and earth seem to bow before her.
"Forget it, let's go out first!" After pondering for a moment, Zi Yan discarded the concept of time. With a step, she walked outside, blending with the surrounding space and causing ripples. In the next moment, her figure completely disappeared.
"Swish——"
Outside, as soon as Zi Yan appeared, a not-so-loud dragon roar emanated from within her body. In that instant, everyone on Ancient Dragon Island looked up in surprise toward Zi Yan's direction.
They felt a soul-deep, bloodline-born, irresistible pressure. They clearly sensed their blood boiling, almost compelling them to kneel in the skies.
"This is... the complete royal bloodline." In the Dragon Palace, Zhu Ming suddenly opened his eyes, a look of surprise flashed across his old face, turning to look at an even more excited Zhu Kun.
"Indeed, the complete Dragon Emperor bloodline, and not just the Dragon Emperor, but the supreme being of the beast race, the Dragon Phoenix, has reappeared!"
"Hahaha"
Zhu Kun suppressed his excitement, speaking calmly but ending in joyful laughter.
"Swish—"
One by one, figures appeared where Zi Yan stood. Gazing at the hovering Zi Yan, everyone was momentarily lost in the aura of nobility she exuded.
Then, their eyes quickly focused on the pair of purple-gold wings behind her, which gently flapped, emitting faint sounds of wind and thunder.
"The Heavenly Phoenix Wings...the Ancient Dragon Body...Dragon Phoenix, this is the legendary Supreme Dragon Phoenix..."
Looking at the pair of purple-gold wings behind Zi Yan, Zhu Yu and the rest of the Ancient Void Dragons showed even more excitement, with fervent looks in their eyes.
"Supreme Dragon Phoenix, our Ancient Void Dragon tribe has finally welcomed another Supreme Dragon Phoenix!"
"Indeed. Indeed." Zhu Kun's figure quietly appeared beside Zi Yan, looking satisfied at the impressive aura she exuded.
"Father." Zi Yan looked at Zhu Kun and smiled softly.
Before Zi Yan could say anything, Zhu Kun raised his hand to interrupt her, turning to the Ancient Void Dragons seriously, saying, "Why haven't you paid respect to the Dragon Emperor!"
Hearing Zhu Kun's command, the crowd looked at each other in surprise. Suddenly, smiling mysteriously, Zhu Ming bowed respectfully to Zi Yan, "We pay our respects to the Dragon Emperor!"
Seeing Zhu Ming change his words, the many Ancient Void Dragon experts, with fervent expressions, knelt in unison, calling out loudly.
"Pay our respects to the Dragon Emperor."
"Father." Zi Yan looked astonished at Zhu Kun's back, evidently not expecting this.
Zhu Kun smiled at Zi Yan, saying gently, "Zi Yan, you have grown. Now, you are the new Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon clan."
Seeing Zhu Kun's serious expression, Zi Yan nodded solemnly, turning to the many Ancient Void Dragon experts bowing before her. She waved her hand slightly, saying calmly,
"Rise!"
At this moment, her demeanor seemed completely different from before. The innocence and naivety had gone, replaced with a noble aura comparable to the heavens and earth.
"Zi Yan sister has changed a lot!"
In the void, Jiang Yun, Qinglin, and Medusa quietly observed all this. Having just arrived, they witnessed the entire scene.
Seeing the entirely transformed Zi Yan, a hint of amazement flashed in Qinglin's eyes.
Beside her, Medusa likewise stared at Zi Yan in surprise, seeing herself when she became the Queen of the Snake-human tribe, so similar.
Jiang Yun had a faint smile on his face all along. Having watched Zi Yan grow, he felt deeply touched.
Feeling the boundless nobility in Zi Yan's eyes, a hint of disappointment flashed through her gaze. Inheriting the Dragon Emperor's position without Jiang Yun present felt imperfect.
At this moment, her gaze turned, seeing three figures quietly watching in the distance, including the one she most wanted to see.
"Xiao Yun!"
Soft and fragrant, she eagerly kissed Jiang Yun on the mouth. As their eyes met, Jiang Yun felt an unprecedented, blazing love in her eyes.
Feeling this, Jiang Yun's gaze became softer, wrapping his arm around her waist, pulling her close.
Medusa beside them, instead of feeling jealous, thought to herself when to tell Zi Yan about her and Jiang Yun.
That would be an interesting scene!
Thinking this, a sly smile appeared on Medusa's face.
Seeing this, the Ancient Dragon experts felt their eyes twitch, cautiously glancing at Zhu Kun, knowing how much he doted on the new Dragon Emperor.
Now, the two were getting intimate right in front of him. Wouldn't something happen?
"What do you feel, Your Majesty?" A teasing voice sounded by Zhu Kun's ear. Only Zhu Ming dared to speak to him this way.
"What do I feel!" Zhu Kun retracted his gaze, grumpily saying, "Jiang Yun is a recognized son-in-law. Besides, Zi Yan is now the new Dragon Emperor, grown up. Her matters are hers to handle!"
Seeing Zhu Kun's relieved gaze, Zhu Ming nodded in understanding.
Yes, Zi Yan has become the new Dragon Emperor. She can make her own decisions now.
Just as Zhu Ming was feeling sentimental, he heard Zhu Kun say, "But that woman beside him is a Nine-Colored Devouring Python, now a six-star Dou Sheng after a few years? Such rapid advancement is outrageous!"
Indeed, Zhu Ming mentally scratched his earlier thought - the emperor is still the same.
Separated from her kiss, Zi Yan clung to Jiang Yun, not wanting to part for a moment.
"Zi Yan sister, congratulations on evolving into the Dragon Phoenix!" Qinglin's cheerful voice came from behind.
"Qinglin, you've also advanced to Dou Sheng." Zi Yan joyfully replied, still holding onto Jiang Yun's arm.
"Hmph!" Feeling ignored, Medusa let out a soft snort.
Surprised, Zi Yan looked at Medusa, as if just noticing her, exclaiming, "Oh, you're out too, but only a six-star Dou Sheng. I'm a seven-star now!"
Unexpectedly, Medusa didn't react with her usual coldness. Instead, she wore a victorious smile, leaving Zi Yan puzzled.
The next moment, Medusa softly said to Jiang Yun, "Jiang Yun, my clan has a high pregnancy rate. You should prepare the elixirs for our child's baptism!"
"What did you say——" Zi Yan exclaimed, looking incredulously between Jiang Yun and Medusa.
"Pregnant?"
Feeling Zi Yan's gaze, Jiang Yun awkwardly touched his nose. It wasn't his fault; he simply made the mistake every man does. Who could resist Medusa's charm?
Moreover, he was passive, just a 'small three-star Dou Sheng' against a 'six-star Dou Sheng' Medusa, completely unable to resist!
"Yes, exactly what you think!" Achieving her goal, Medusa placed a hand on her stomach, exuding a radiant maternal glow, laughing softly.
But to Zi Yan, it was blatant boasting!
"Come with me!" Gritting her teeth, Zi Yan angrily dragged Jiang Yun away, leaving him with no chance to resist.
Seeing them leave, Medusa's eyes shone with pride, while Qinglin blushed, her green eyes staring at the departing figures.
Deep within her eyes, three green petals quietly bloomed.
"Zi Yan, where are you going?" Looking cluelessly, Zhu Kun shouted.
"To have a baby!" Moments later, an urgent voice echoed from afar.
Hearing this, Zhu Kun's face darkened, wishing he could slap himself. He shouldn't have asked.
The nearby Ancient Void Dragon experts, who also heard, struggled not to laugh, looking solemn yet amused.
Noticing this, Zhu Kun's face darkened even more, grumbling, "What are you standing there for? Get back to your duties!"
"Swish—"
Hearing Zhu Kun, everyone immediately dispersed, swiftly leaving the scene.
"What nonsense!" Zhu Kun mumbled in the now empty void, vanishing in a blink.
"Seems I arrived just in time." A melodious female voice reached Medusa and Qinglin's ears. They saw Little Doctor Immortal standing quietly nearby.
"Little Doctor Immortal sister!" Qinglin happily leaped into her arms.
"Congratulations on reaching six stars. Who knows when I'll get there." Holding Qinglin, Little Doctor Immortal looked at Medusa with a sigh.
"I just hope I can help him now!" Medusa said, shaking her head slightly.
Hearing this, Little Doctor Immortal and Qinglin fell silent.
"We surely can!" Firm determination echoed from all three. On this, they were unanimous.
"But now, he might not need our help." Medusa teased, looking at Little Doctor Immortal.
Watching the recent scenes, Little Doctor Immortal understood her meaning.
Facing Medusa's teasing, Little Doctor Immortal wanted to say...
'Everyone here is an amateur!'
Though reality made Medusa first, in their cycles of reincarnation, Little Doctor Immortal often came first too, having experienced even more absurdity.
They were so familiar that a glance from Jiang Yun was enough to know the positions he desired.
Little Doctor Immortal didn't voice this, merely giving a meaningful smile.
Seeing this, Medusa felt a chill.
"Swish——"
Suddenly, a spatial crack appeared, and a nine-colored small snake was thrown out. The crack closed immediately.
"Hiss hiss hiss—" Xiao Jiu landed before them, shaking its head confusedly, looking at them and barking excitedly at the recently closed crack.
The three laughed, shaking their heads.
(Chapter end)
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