In the void, silence reigned, with subtle currents of space turbulence quietly stirring, harboring a deadly threat... "Whoosh!" Suddenly, a sharp gust of wind pierced the stillness, followed by a surge of radiant light emerging from the distant darkness. These beams surged forward with remarkable speed, sweeping across the expanse like lightning, their violent gusts tearing through the very space turbulence, ripping it apart. "Big sister, the Three Dragon Isles have launched a major assault on the Eastern Dragon Isle today. If we can lend them our support, they should be able to defeat the Eastern Dragon Isle," said an elder in black robes standing beside the leading red-robed woman. His voice was hoarse, and as he spoke, a noticeable suction force spread out from his mouth, as if drawing the very air around him. Known as Kuanhuang, he had a reputation for capturing and literally swallowing his opponents whole. In the ancient days of the Beast Kingdom, his name was legendary—wherever he went, many powerful warriors fell to fear. "There's no need to rush—let them fight fiercely. The more that fall, the better." The robed woman glanced at the scene, speaking with calm indifference. "Heh, it's truly unexpected that the Three Dragon Isles would seek our assistance..." Another elder, his expression somewhat gloomy, chuckled in surprise. He was the Eagle Phoenix among the Three Heavenly Phoenixes. "Once I eliminate the Eastern Dragon Isle and secure the Dragon Phoenix lineage, the Three Dragon Isles will inevitably fall under my Heavenly Phoenix Clan's dominion." The robed woman smiled faintly, raised her sleeve, and was about to accelerate—yet suddenly, a sharp sense of peril surged within her. Before she could react, a surge of intensely powerful qi waves erupted from the turbulent space below, striking the Heavenly Phoenix clan members with fierce, precise streaks of energy. The cries of agony instantly erupted. "Who dares? What timid creatures have the audacity to launch a surprise attack on our Heavenly Phoenix Clan and seek their own demise?" The robed woman also suddenly snapped back to awareness at that moment, witnessing the Tian Yao Huang clan suffering such devastating losses all at once. She was instantly furious, raising her jade hands and clutching the turbulent space below—there, the very fabric of space twisted and warped violently. Then, with a thunderous crash, the fierce spatial turbulence was shattered right before her palm. "Ha! If you lacked the courage, how could you have dared to intercept and strike down my Tian Yao Huang clan midway?" As the spatial surge burst apart, a booming laugh suddenly echoed through the air. From within the splendor, a figure emerged, swiftly gliding into view and finally standing directly before the Tian Yao Huang clan members. With a simple gesture of her arms, a wave of overwhelming aura spread out around her. "The Three Huangs of the Tian Yao Clan—how many centuries have we not seen each other? Well, I hope you're still in good health!" "Who are you?" The Phoenix regarded the apparition before her with a sharp gaze, her brows furrowed. Then, her expression darkened immediately. "Amen! You're still alive?!" "Indeed, it's that old sage. Didn't he fall into a state "Heard the Phoenix's words, the K'un Phoenix and the Yīng Phoenix also paused, saying, 'Heh, with you three old immortals still alive, how could I easily fall?' The Yīn Míng laughed heartily. 'No matter what the reason is for your survival, Yīn Míng, your courage has truly grown ever greater. It seems that the Nine-Yōu Earth-Míng Serpent Clan has been living in comfort these years. Do you truly believe that merely by matching the Heavenly Phoenix Clan in prestige, you are now bold enough to act brazenly upon our heads?' The Phoenix stared at Yīn Míng with a cold expression, her tone sharp and stern. 'Heh, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan certainly has grandeur.' Suddenly, a soft laugh echoed from behind Yīn Míng. The space around him gently rippled, and a figure slowly materialized before the gathered crowd. 'Who are you?' The Phoenix's face slightly changed as she gazed at the figure appearing beside Yīn Míng. She sensed that this figure was also a master of the first star of the Battle Saint stage, nearing its late phase. 'Xiao Yan?' "Just as Phoenix spoke, Feng Qing'er and Jiu Feng from the rear gasped in astonishment. 'Xiao Yan? You are indeed the one responsible for the disaster that prevented my Tian Yao Phoenix Clan from obtaining the Dragon-Phoenix Source Fruit—Xiao Yan?' Hearing their exclamations, Phoenix's expression darkened completely. Gazing intently at Xiao Yan, she gritted her teeth and said. 'It seems my reputation within the Tian Yao Phoenix Clan is quite strong after all.' Xiao Yan smiled slightly, glanced casually at the Nine Phoenix and Feng Qing'er. Under his simple gaze, both of them unexpectedly grew visibly nervous. After more than two years, Feng Qing'er's strength had remained stagnant—clearly a lingering effect from her bone-renewal transformation. From now on, her strength would never advance significantly, let alone reach the rank of Half-Emperor. As for the Nine Phoenix, she had now reached the peak of the Nine Transformations of the Battle Sovereign rank, just one step away from becoming a Half-Emperor. Clearly, the future leader of the Celestial Phoenix Clan possessed considerable talent. "Heh..." The Phoenix took a deep breath, then exhaled slowly, her gaze dark and intense upon Xiao Yan. The group from the Yamin Clan clearly had intentions that were not merely friendly. "Yamin, are you attempting to bring the Nine-Yuan Earth-Underground Python Clan and the Celestial Phoenix Clan to open war?" the Phoenix asked, her voice cold. "There's no way around it—I've been invited, though not to assist the Three Dragon Isles, but specifically to the Eastern Dragon Isle." Yao Ming spread his hands, smiling. He wasn't an ordinary person; how could he be intimidated by the Phoenix? The latter's reputation held little weight with him. "You three, why don't you turn around and head back now? We won't move a finger." Xiao Yan said with a warm smile. "What's your status? You dare ask us to turn around? And even if we go back, do you really think the Eastern Dragon Isle will be safe? The Three Dragon Isles have likely already fully encircled it. By the time you arrive, you might find only ruins!" The cold-eyed Eagle-Phoenix replied, her tone frosty. Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's fist clenched tightly within his sleeve. He hadn't expected the Three Dragon Isles to be so eager—now was the time to act. "Now, step out of the Void Space—or else, not one of you will make it!" Xiao Yan slightly furrowed his brows, cutting off further unnecessary words with the Tian Yao Huang clan, and raised his head, speaking in a calm tone. Feng Qing'er and the Nine Phoenixes both jumped in surprise—this young man had grown increasingly arrogant in just over two years. After all, their party included three Senior Masters, all genuine Dou Sheng-level warriors, among the very pinnacle of existence in this realm. "Back when I was commanding the Dou Qi Continent, your mother hadn't even been born!" The E-Phoenix, hearing Xiao Yan's blunt remarks, shot fierce glares at him, and instantly unleashed a surge of overwhelming Dou Qi, rippling like a storm. "Kill him!" The Phoenix also spoke with a cold, deadly tone, though she could sense that the power of Yao Ming surpassed her own. Still, on their side, there were three Battle Saints, while on the other side, there were only two—such a force disparity meant they still held a clear advantage. How could they simply retreat at will? "Ha! Very well. I'd like to see what progress your three heavenly phoenixes have made over these years!" Yao Ming laughed heartily, then surged forward with a sudden motion. "One of you can handle me. K'un Phoenix, take care of that young man. Ying Phoenix, lead the others and eliminate all the remaining foes!" The Phoenix sneered, stepping forward with equal determination, meeting Yao Ming's force with fierce intensity. Instantly, waves of energy surged forth, powerful enough to send shivers through the very air. "One person cannot hold me—have both of you work together!" Xiao Yan burst into laughter, his body shifting instantly and appearing directly before the K'unphoenix. Golden light surged forth from within him, rapidly expanding his form. With a fist radiating a wind of destruction, he delivered a forceful blow without mercy. "Consume the heavens and earth!" Faced with Xiao Yan's overwhelming assault, the K'unphoenix's expression changed instantly. It opened its mouth, black energy surging forth, transforming into a monstrous maw stretching over a hundred zhang in width. In a single breath, it swallowed Xiao Yan's fist whole. "Such a large appetite—be careful, or you'll burst!" Xiao Yan sneered, shaking his palm with force. The black maw cracked and exploded, the residual gusts of wind pouring directly onto the K'unphoenix's body. "Hmph!" After being struck by Xiao Yan's fist, the K'unphoenix emitted a deep groan, retreating step by step for over a hundred meters before halting. It stared at Xiao Yan, astonished. Though both were at the late stage of One-Star Stellar Saint, Xiao Yan's combat prowess stood out as particularly formidable. "Second brother!" The Eagle Phoenix, who had originally intended to attack Xiao Yi Xian and the others, was stunned when K'un Phoenix was sent flying by a single punch from Xiao Xiang. She hesitated slightly, then moved swiftly to join beside K'un Phoenix, her gaze wary and cold as she fixed it on Xiao Xiang, stating firmly, "This young man is unusual. With us two working together, we can swiftly eliminate him!" Upon hearing this, K'un Phoenix hesitated and then nodded resolutely. Having experienced the earlier encounters, he now realized that, despite his strength, he simply could not match Xiao Xiang—this indeed left him feeling deeply frustrated. At a distance, Feng Qing'er and Jiu Feng watched the scene unfold, their faces pale, their eyes filled with disbelief as they stared at the golden-robed figure. "A Battle Saint... one even stronger than Elder K'un Phoenix... How is this possible? How could this person have advanced so dramatically within just two years?" "As they desperately tried to catch up to Xiao Yan, suddenly lifting their heads, they found themselves unable to even see the silhouettes of the others—an unexpected blow for two individuals who had always been proud of their stature. 'Roar!' Two thunderous phoenix cries suddenly resonated throughout the void. In an instant, the bodies of Kunhuang and Yehuang swelled dramatically, transforming into half-human, half-beast forms. Waves of intensely violent energy surged forth from their bodies, rippling outward like a storm, sweeping away the spatial disturbances within a radius of ten thousand paces. 'Haha! What can two Saints do? Today, I shall witness firsthand just how powerful the combined might of two Dou-Shengs can be!' Xiao Yan laughed heartily, his voice echoing like thunder. The golden giant stood firm in the void, radiating unmatched authority and majesty!"