Within the spatial rift lay a strange passage filled with a soft silver glow, stretching toward an unknown end, through which Xiao Yan and his two companions were swiftly flying. "Indeed a primordial void dragon—capable of constructing such a long-range spatial transit corridor with just one person's effort..." Gazing around at the passage, Xiao Yan was filled with admiration. Such a feat, even for a typical peak-tier Dou Sheng master, would likely be difficult to achieve. Only Dou Sheng-level masters, or ancient dragons who had mastered spatial energy to an unparalleled degree, could truly accomplish this. Ahead of Xiao Yan, Hei Qing advanced with a somewhat serious expression, remaining silent throughout their journey. Under his quiet demeanor, Xiao Yan and Qing Lin found themselves also staying silent, their brows slightly furrowed. What exactly had transpired to cause Hei Qing such gravity? The three of them traversed the spatial corridor for nearly an hour, the unchanging silver glow surrounding them causing Xiuo to feel dizzy. As he was about to close his eyes and take a moment to steady himself, Black Qing suddenly slowed down. Xiuo glanced ahead and noticed a faint silver circle beginning to form at the far end. "Are we there?" Seeing the circle, Xiuo felt a surge of energy, slightly increased his pace, and followed closely behind Black Qing. A short while later, the three of them became three streaks of light and surged into the silver circle. "This is... " standing high above, Xiao Yan stared in astonishment at the land before him. Of course, if one were to describe what lay before him, calling it an island would be more accurate—this island was remarkably vast. A delicate, bowl-shaped glow, tinged with a soft silver hue, hung like a dome from the sky above the island, enveloping it completely. Yet when Xiao Yan turned his gaze beyond the glow, he was taken aback—beyond the dome lay an utterly black, chilling void. The island was suspended within the void itself! "What a grand move..." Even Xiao Yan couldn't help but take a steady breath at this scene. Though the island wasn't as vast as the domains established by the Dou Sheng cultivators, it was far more concealed—existing in a realm of emptiness and stillness, a place even Dou Zun cultivators would hesitate to enter at will. By choosing to settle here, they ensured an unparalleled level of security. That's why it came as such a surprise that news about the Primordial Void Dragon remained so scarce in the Central Plains—their very presence had been sheltered within this ethereal space all along. "Come with me," Black Qing said, scanning the area below before gesturing and descending toward a specific part of the island. Xiao Yan and Qing Lin followed promptly. "Lord Xiao Yan, the atmosphere here is absolutely terrifying," Qing Lin murmured, walking beside him. Xiao Yan nodded slightly. He could already sense that there were numerous exceptionally powerful and subtle presences on this dragon island—clearly the strongholds of the ancient Void Dragon clan. This discovery left him impressed. Indeed, as one of the elite among the beast kingdoms, it was the first time in years he had encountered so many such formidable energies, and even more remarkable was that he could perceive them at all. He was certain that within the ancient dragon island, there must be other presences that even he could not detect—those would truly be the ones to be feared. At the summit of Jifu, Xiao Yan and the other two descended slowly. As soon as their feet touched the ground, a figure in white robes appeared silently before them. "Black Qing bows to the Third Elder," said Black Qing, bowing slightly upon seeing the elderly man, then pointing to Xiao Yan behind him and saying, "This is Xiao Yan, my friend of Zi Yan." "Heh, we hurried to summon Xiao Yan so urgently—don't blame us for being impetuous," the white-robed elder replied with a gentle smile, turning to Xiao Yan. "This is the Third Elder, Zhu Li." "Zhu Li Elder is too formal. Zi Yan is my friend; when she encounters difficulties, I naturally come to her aid." Though the elder's expression was kind and warm, Xiao Yan could not help but remain attentive. From the elder's presence, he felt an unparalleled aura of authority—so profound that it seemed to directly influence his very soul. Had it not been for the strength of his soul power, he would have found himself unable to speak at all. "This Cui Li elder must be at least a peak of the Battle Sovereign realm, and perhaps even reached the half-Saint level comparable to my master. The Tai Xiu Ancient Dragon clan truly boasts exceptional talent." Feeling this overwhelming pressure, a subtle tremor could be seen in Xiao Yan's eyes as he silently thought to himself. Cui Li smiled, gently stroking his snowy white beard, and then, with a calm gaze, fixed upon Qing Lin behind Xiao Yan. At that moment, he was momentarily stunned, expressing surprise: "This... the Three-Flower Eye of the Blue Serpent? And the scent—it's that of the ancient Celestial Serpent?" By the end of his words, the astonishment on Cui Li's face had deepened considerably. He voiced his curiosity: "I never thought there would still be a soul of an ancient Celestial Serpent existing in this world." "Qinglin carefully glanced at the Cuo Li elder before her, gently nodding. It was said that in ancient times, the Primordial Sky Snake and the Ancient Void Dragon had also engaged in fierce conflicts. Now, as they faced each other, the soul of the Primordial Sky Snake within her stirred with unusual energy. Fortunately, she had managed to suppress it well. Though the Primordial Sky Snake was strong, this was indeed the territory of the Ancient Void Dragon. If that creature were to emerge, it would likely be crushed into pulp by the many powerful Ancient Void Dragon warriors. "Don't worry, young lady," Cuo Li smiled. "The lineage of the Primordial Sky Snake has long since vanished, and their ancient grudges have long been settled. However, the soul of the Primordial Sky Snake is naturally fierce and difficult to control. You'll need to be cautious—don't let it take control of you." "Hm," Qinglin nodded slightly. With her Emerald Snake's triple-pearl eyes, she wasn't particularly afraid of the counter-impact from the Sky Snake soul. "Cuo Li Elder, I wonder—what exactly has happened with Zi's research?" Xiang Yan hesitated a moment, then finally Upon mentioning this, Zhú Lí grew silent, then exhaled softly, saying, "It's all due to the Dragon-Phoenix Primordial Fruits causing trouble." Xiao Yan's heart tightened, silently murmuring, "Indeed,"—he had already suspected this matter was connected to the Dragon-Phoenix Primordial Fruits he obtained during the ancient ruins' excavation, and now it had come true. "Zi Yan is of royal lineage from my family, the Ancient Dragon Clan. Her father, who was the King of our ancient Dragon Clan at the time, suddenly vanished, and Zi Yan too lost her trail. It wasn't until several years ago that she arrived in the Central Region that we finally sensed her presence... I must say, this all thanks to you." "Vanished?" Hearing this, Xiao Yan was momentarily startled, pondering thoughtfully. Not only had the Black-Angle Domain discovered Zi Yan, but also uncovered the body of a Heavenly Phoenix. Could it be that this body of the Heavenly Phoenix was somehow connected to Zi Yan's father? Yet, since the patriarch of Zǐ Yán has ascended as the King of the Ancient Dragon lineage, his strength must be extraordinarily formidable—then where could he have gone? Could he even have abandoned Zǐ Yán himself? "The Dragon-Phoenix Primordial Fruit is a rare treasure that only grows with a very low probability when the bloodlines of the Ancient Dragons and the Celestial Phoenix are absorbed. This fruit can transform the bloodlines of either the Ancient Dragon or Celestial Phoenix clans, fusing the strengths of both to create a truly sovereign, mythical beast lineage..." Elder Zhú Lí continued as Xiao Yín pondered. "Since Zǐ Yán returned with the Dragon-Phoenix Original Fruit, after careful discussion, we've decided it's best for her to carry this power. First, she is of royal blood—once she reaches maturity, she will become the new king of the Ancient Dragon Clan, making her the most suitable bearer of such lineage. Second, she is young and highly adaptable, making her well-suited to absorb the energy of the Dragon-Phoenix Original Fruit..." As he spoke, Elder Zhú Lí couldn't help but chuckle softly, saying, "Yet the outcome has been somewhat unexpected. The energy of the Dragon-Phoenix Original Fruit is exceptionally strong, and Zǐ Yán's body simply cannot absorb it—eventually, the energy solidifies into a physical form." "Energy solidification?" Hearing this term, Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned, asking in surprise, "What does that mean?" "Ah, come with me..." Elder Zhú Lí sighed, then turned and walked toward a stone pavilion atop the mountain. Xiao Yan quickly followed. Following Cenli's steps, the group wandered through the stone hall for a while, finally coming to a halt deep within the vast chamber. The hall was constructed entirely of massive stones, and at its center stood a towering altar. On the altar's summit, a slender figure lay motionless. Xiao Yan's gaze swept across the scene, then settled firmly upon the young figure, his expression instantly turning grave.