After emerging from the secret room, Chen Guan gathered everyone at Qingce Manor via telepathy.
Of course, Qinglin, in seclusion, didn't interrupt.
"Are you ready to leave?"
Knowing that Chen Guan had been preparing for Dragon Island, Venerable Skyfire and the others roughly guessed his purpose after receiving the message.
Chen Guan nodded slightly and smiled, "The Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit is incredibly precious, and the matter is of great importance. The sooner we can help Zi Yan resolve it, the better. Dragon Island has been drifting in the void, so this presents a rare opportunity. Let's go together to broaden our horizons and perhaps even gain some opportunities. I've already notified Brother Hei Qing with the Dragon Seal, and he should be picking us up soon."
As he spoke, Chen Guan glanced back at Xiong Zhan.
The others might not be so sure, but this guy would definitely stand to gain something.
Upon hearing that Chen Guan was planning to take them to Dragon Island, Venerable Skyfire and the others had no objection. They were also very interested in this rumored Dragon Island.
Since there was a chance to see it, it shouldn't be missed.
However, there are always exceptions, and one person in the room looked very uneasy.
"Well, I suddenly remembered those guys who followed me. They've been missing for quite some time. I'm a little worried, so I'm going to go look for them. This time, you guys can't come with us,"
said the Ghost Poison Monster seriously, ignoring the teasing glances from the others. Without blushing or beating his heart, he waved his hand and scurried off.
Although he knew that given their current relationship, Chen Guan would certainly not hold a grudge against the past, and that the Dragon Island imprisonment was now a joke, the news of Hei Qing's approaching still made the Ghost Poison Monster's heart tremble.
Memories of the dead surfaced, and the thought of Hei Qing's ruthless fist made the Ghost Poison Monster feel a dull ache throughout his bones. It was best not to go.
He also realized that Zi Yan held a high position on Dragon Island. If he went with them this time, the Dragon Island elders might line up to lecture him.
"This old guy..." The Skyfire Venerable shook his head speechlessly.
"Don't worry about him," Chen Guan said unconcernedly, glancing sideways at Queen Medusa, who was holding her daughter. "You should stay at Qingce Manor this time and spend more time with our daughter. When I return from Dragon Island, I'll take you to another place where you might need to retreat for a long time."
Medusa was stunned for a moment, then guessed that this place was most likely the one Chen Guan had mentioned, the place of opportunity related to the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, and the key to his own breakthrough to Dou Zun.
Thinking this way, the retreat would surely last for a long time, probably measuring in years.
Looking at her daughter sleeping soundly in her arms, Medusa nodded gently.
Compared to the already "grown-up" Zi Yan, the still-informed little Qing Yan undoubtedly needed her mother's company more.
The wait wasn't long; only a quarter of an hour later, Hei Qing's sturdy figure appeared in the sky.
"Hahaha, Brother Chen Guan, you finally contacted me!"
A gruff voice echoed through her ears, startling the slumbering little Qing Yan. Noticing her father and mother beside her, she opened her wide eyes and looked at the strange adult.
Chen Guan greeted him with a hint of resignation. "It seems that Brother Hei Qing has been active in Zhongzhou recently?"
"Of course. The things Zi Yan brought back are highly valued within the clan. I wanted to give them to her directly, but Zi Yan said we had to wait for your arrival. So the elders sent me here, awaiting your news. If I hadn't just sensed the presence of several birdmen from the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan in Zhongzhou, I would have gone over and given them a beating. I'd have arrived immediately. Unfortunately, I was planning to torture them to see what their motives were."
Hei Qing was straightforward and unpretentious, his sincerity standing out.
The speaker may not mean anything, but the listener will take it seriously.
Upon learning of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan's actions, Chen Guan and the others guessed their purpose.
There was no doubt they were investigating the attack on a clan Dou Zun by a mysterious Dou Sheng.
The deaths of Huang Xuan and several others in the ancient ruins, followed by the unprovoked loss of six Dou Zun powerhouses, would have been a significant blow even for the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan's size.
"I do know a little about this matter, Brother Hei Qing, how about we talk about it on the way?"
"Oh? Okay! Everyone, please follow me."
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Hei Qing nodded decisively, swiping his palm across the space before him. A faint silvery dimensional rift appeared, and he was the first to slip through.
Chen Guan knew the people around him well, so there was no need to worry about any potential dangers if he brought them to Ancient Dragon Island.
Gazing at the slightly unusual dimensional rift before him, Chen Guan turned sideways to exchange a farewell glance with Medusa, then slipped through in a flash.
Behind him, Little Medical Immortal, Skyfire Venerable, and Xiong Zhan followed suit.
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Within the dimensional rift lay a strange passageway bathed in a faint silver light, stretching to an unknown end.
Within this passageway, Chen Guan and the other three truly experienced the spatial genius of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. Though seemingly torn apart at random, its stability was nearly as strong as the wormholes painstakingly constructed by humans!
"As expected of an Ancient Void Dragon, they can single-handedly construct such a long-distance dimensional teleportation channel,"
Skyfire Venerable exclaimed in unison as they flew through the dimensional passage at breakneck speed.
All I can say is that racial talent is something I can't envy.
This kind of ability, even for a normal peak Dou Zun, would probably be difficult to achieve. Only Dou Sheng masters could do it.
"Haha, just a little trick. In the World of Warcraft, there are countless races, each with its own unique abilities. For example, the Golden Ants are said to possess the strength to lift the heavens. The Sky Demon Phoenixes are equally impressive at top speed, earning them the title of kings of the sky. And the Nine Netherworld Pythons boast an incredibly terrifying reproductive capacity. While I may not be impressed by them, I have to admit that this is their advantage."
"However, if we were to say the most naturally endowed race in the world, it would still be humans."
"While you lack the unique abilities and formidable bodies of Warcraft, your potential for growth is undoubtedly the highest. Unlike us Warcraft, we have our limits set from birth, and it's difficult to break through without a remarkable opportunity. The fact that the Dou Qi Continent has been predominantly populated by humans since ancient times speaks volumes."
Because Zi Yan hadn't consumed the Dragon and Phoenix Origin Fruit yet and hadn't appeared in any danger, Hei Qing remained unhurried throughout the journey, freely discussing his views with Chen Guan and the others.
Needless to say, these words surprised Chen Guan and the others.
Hei Qing's thick eyebrows and large eyes, despite his burly build, possessed such profound insights; the contrast was striking.
Chatting freely along the way, the five of them shuttled through the spatial corridor for nearly an hour. The monotonous silver light all around them made them feel dizzy.
Just as they were growing tired and wanted to close their eyes for a moment to catch their breath, Hei Qing's speed suddenly slowed.
Chen Guan gazed into the distance and saw a faint silver halo emerging at the end.
At the same time, Hei Qing's hearty laughter echoed.
"Haha, everyone, we've arrived. Ahead is the home of our Taixu Ancient Dragon clan, Dragon Island!"
Upon hearing this, everyone perked up, slightly increasing their speed and following Hei Qing closely. A moment later, the five of them transformed into five streaks of light and rushed into the silver halo.
Once inside, their vision, after a moment of blurriness, suddenly brightened.
The view before them was no longer a monotonous silver; lush green and mountain peaks once again filled their eyes.
"This is... Dragon Island!"
High in the sky, Chen Guan and his companions gazed in astonishment at the land that appeared before them.
Of course, the term "island" would be a more appropriate description of what lay before them.
The island was immense. Above the sky, a pale silver, bowl-shaped light envelope hung down, enveloping the entire island. However, looking beyond the light envelope, the four were startled, for beyond it lay a chillingly black void.
The rumors were true; this island truly was suspended within the void!