"Clang!" Two massive figures, as powerful as divine demigods, suddenly collided, producing a sound like the clash of golden metal. A terrifying gust of wind and storm surged forth from the heavens, sweeping across the sky with such force that those nearby strong warriors were violently thrown off their feet, their internal energy and blood circulation violently stirred. The storm's force shook the golden giant formed by Xiao Yan, causing him to stagger and retreat one step. The other, the Xuan Mo giant, likewise stepped back several paces, each step collapsing the space around him into patches of dark void. "Good lad—indeed, you've got some talent!" Despite not gaining a single advantage in this direct clash, a look of astonishment crossed the Xuan Mo's face. He gazed at Xiao Yan, now at a distance, with a serious expression, and chuckled coldly. Xiao Yan glanced at the XuanMo, his brows slightly furrowed. Indeed, the strength of the Three Dragon Islands was formidable—having such powerful warriors under their command. Had it not been for the indestructible Jade and Glass Body, and the exceptionally resilient flesh refined through countless heavenly and earthly treasures and the essences of the Dragon and Phoenix, Xiao Yan truly could not have gained the upper hand in the physical clashes. "Xuan Mo, what more do you need to waste talking to him? Seize him now—soon, the three Dragon King elders will surely secure victory. There must be absolutely no mistakes in between!" The two elders appearing beside Xuan Mo wore robes of deep green and yellow, appearing remarkably aged, yet their eyes burned with a cold intensity, clearly not inclined to show mercy. "Xiao Yan, these are my Grand Elder and Second Elder from the East Dragon Island..." Behind these two white-haired elders, Cuo Li also stepped forward, addressing Xiao Yan. "Honored Elders," Xiao Yan smiled and bowed slightly to the two elders who seemed composed and dignified. "Xiao Yan, you need not be formal. As a friend of the King, you are a guest of honor at our East Dragon Island. Your timely assistance this time—this debt we will never forget." The white-haired elder, who held a dragon-shaped cane in his hand, looked at Xiao Yan, a warm smile gradually spreading across his face, his tone both courteous and sincere. "The one wearing the blue robe is the Grand Elder of the West Dragon Island, Zhu Mu, a mid-level Two-Star Battle Saint. The one in yellow robes is the Grand Elder of the South Dragon Island, Lie Shan, whose strength is comparable to Zhu Mu's." Zhuo Li whispered softly beside Xiao Yan, "These two, together with Xuanmo, are the highest-ranking leaders among the three Dragon Islands—second only to the three Dragon Kings. The campaign against the Eastern Dragon Island has been entirely under their command." Xiao Yan nodded slightly, his mind also struck by awe. Three Two-Star Battle Saints—such a lineup was no ordinary achievement. The Tai Xiu Ancient Dragons truly stood as the most powerful among the beast clans, especially considering the current state of division. If it were during the unification era, even against superpowers like the Hún Clan or the Gǔ Clan, they would have held their own without any hesitation. "Old Man Qing, at this point, are you still going to stubbornly resist? You all know that continuing to fight will only exhaust the Eastern Dragon Island's strength completely." The elder of the Western Dragon Island, dressed in a green robe, turned to the elderly man拄ing a dragon-shaped cane, and coldly remarked. "For those who have forgotten our clan's traditions, even if we sacrifice every last soldier and warrior, we will never allow you to rest in peace." "The Elder of Donglong Island, known as Qingshan, merely flicked his eyelid and said, calmly, 'Once the three Dragon Kings have settled your Dragon Emperor, I'll see how long you can keep up this stubbornness!' The Elder of Xilong Island, Zhumu, smiled and replied, 'With the time calculations, the reinforcements sent by the Tianyao Phoenix Clan should be arriving soon. Then I shall see just how stubborn you all can remain.' 'Unworthy! The TaiXu Ancient Dragon and the Tianyao Phoenix Clan have long been rivals—how could you forget such a deep enmity? You are simply not worthy of being members of the TaiXu Ancient Dragon lineage. The late Dragon Emperor once nurtured you so generously; your sense of honor must have been devoured by a dog!' the Second Elder of Donglong Island spat out, angrily. Upon hearing the Second Elder mention the late Dragon Emperor, the faces of Xuan Mo and the others grew slightly uneasy. After a moment, they said, "The Dragon Emperor has been missing for several thousand years—by now, he likely no longer exists in this world. As for the Celestial Phoenix Clan, once we achieve unification, we will deal with them accordingly. The ancient Dragon Clan has been fragmented for too long and must be consolidated swiftly. Yet you—your very presence has been an obstacle to this unification." "Preposterous! The Dragon Emperor is the true royal bloodline. The Three Dragon Kings are merely collateral branches. How dare they claim to have unified the ancient Dragon Clan when, in fact, they split it all for their own private gain!" the Elder Qingmu exclaimed. "The Tian-Yao Phoenix clan members—you needn't wait any longer. On our way here, we happened to encounter them and sent them back..." Xiao Yan didn't wish to understand the differing perspectives among the ancient Dragon Clan. What he clearly knew was his close friendship with Zi Yan, while he held no goodwill toward the Three Dragon Kings. Naturally, he would choose the former. With that, he extended his hand downward and grasped a figure in his palm—none other than the K'un-Huang of the Tian-Yao Phoenix Clan. "What?" Hearing Xiao Yan's words, everyone on both sides was startled and quickly turned their gaze, and indeed, they saw the K'un-Huang sealed within her state. "Stubborn fool! How dare you disrupt the grand plans of my three isles!" Pyon Maga glared fiercely at Xiao Yan, shouting, "You two, what more do you have to say? Act now—sever this Dragon Hall entirely!" "Hmm." "Heard this, the senior elder of the two western islands also slowly nodded, emitting a resonant dragon roar from each of them. Soon after, a stream of light streaked from afar, gathering and hovering above the Dragon Hall. These individuals, led by roughly ten, each radiated an imposing aura—remarkably, all had reached the Semi-Emperor level. The rest were mostly at the Five-Star Battle Sovereign or above. "Between the two parties locked in fierce standoff, a brilliant surge of energy suddenly erupted from the distant void—this abrupt blast instantly shattered the tension, sending waves of powerful energies soaring skyward! 'Kill!' With the deep, thunderous roar, the elite warriors from both sides surged forth like tigers descending from the mountains. In an instant, the heavens above became a scene of chaos, as a fierce and intense battle erupted. 'Boom! Boom! Boom!' The combat was so vigorous and dynamic it dazzled the eyes. Although the combined strength of the three dragon islands far outnumbered that of the eastern dragon island, swiftly absorbing its combat power proved no easy feat. As soon as the battle began, it quickly settled into a tense, back-and-forth stalemate. 'Boom!' Xiao Yan delivered a single palm strike that sent a top-tier Douzun-level warrior gasping and retreating, then moved swiftly to stand beside him, grasping his arm firmly. Amid the warrior's stunned expression, Xiao Yan immediately used him as a weapon, hurling him with tremendous force directly at a half-Sage-level powerhouse. The sheer power of the impact caused the Douzun-level warrior's arm to explode, simultaneously sending the half-Sage flying back, gasping and collapsing. As the half-Sage was sent reeling, Xiao Yan suddenly raised his head, his gaze fixed on the distant, formless space where the main battlefield unfolded. It was there—within that distant arena—that the true outcome of the ancient Dragon Clan's war would be decided, determining who would emerge as the ultimate victor. Yet the situation within the circle weighed heavily on Xiao Yan's heart. Zi Yan now showed clear signs of exhaustion, retreating step by step under the combined pressure of the three Dragon Kings. This development had evidently been noticed by the powerful figures on the three islands, who were now doing their utmost to hold back all the strong warriors of Dong Long Island, preventing them from coming to Zi Yan's aid. At that very instant, Xiao Yan shook his bone wings, and the sound of wind and thunder roared forth. With his figure darting out like a lightning flash, he surged toward the battlefield arena beyond the void. "Three Dragon Kings," he declared, "I'm going to see just how formidable you truly are!"