Traveling over a thousand meters east from the side hall, a unique stone hall stood.
Constructed entirely of massive stone, it contained a towering altar at its center.
Atop the altar, Third Elder Zhu Li stood alone, hands clasped behind his back, his gaze gazing into the distance, his thoughts drifting to an unknown destination. He seemed unaware of Chen Guan's approach.
Just as Chen Guan was about to greet him, Elder Zhu Li spoke first.
"Young friend, do you know where this is?"
Chen Guan shook his head truthfully. He was well aware of the situation on Dragon Island, but the original trajectory contained very little information about the rest of the island.
"This place is called the Ancient Dragon Altar. Most of the major events of our clan are held here. To this day, I still remember clearly that over a thousand years ago, the old Dragon Emperor went out and never returned. The elders argued here, and then six elders left here and went to the void space to search for the old Dragon Emperor."
"Day after day, year after year, for hundreds of years since then, every once in a while, an elder would embark on the road to search for the old Dragon Emperor. So far, there has been no news."
"Although our clan has a deep foundation, under such consumption, the strength of Dragon Island is visibly shrinking."
"For a clan, especially the Warcraft race, this situation is undoubtedly fatal. Without absolute power to suppress, some ambitious people in the royal family will have thoughts that they shouldn't have. From testing, to taking action to split, each claiming to be a lineage, their ambitions are growing. To this day, they even want to unify Ancient Dragon Island and establish their own orthodoxy!"
"This is a tragedy!"
Elder Zhuli's words grew increasingly irritated, his emotions nearly losing control, his powerful aura unconsciously leaking out.
Fortunately, Chen Guan's strength was not bad, otherwise he would have been shocked.
As for what the other party said, he knew it all.
The situation on Ancient Dragon Island was indeed not optimistic.
Realizing his own loss of composure, Elder Zhuli turned around and gave an apologetic smile, then sighed helplessly.
"Excuse me, young friend. To outsiders, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan appears elusive, aloof, and unpredictable. However, our clan today is exactly as I described."
"Young friend and Zi Yan have a deep friendship; we're considered family. It's alright to tell you these things."
"The Ancient Dragon Island you see now isn't the entire island, but only a quarter of it."
"With your wisdom, you should have guessed the situation of the remaining three parts. The Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan split into four parts in the centuries following the disappearance of the old Dragon Emperor, Zi Yan's father. Ancient Dragon Island, likewise, was divided into four, each wandering in the void."
Elder Zhuli spoke, glancing at Chen Guan's expression. Seeing his composure, he was slightly surprised.
He had known that even Zi Yan, now privy to these matters, would only have a general understanding, a kind of secret. His unflinching expression upon hearing them for the first time left Zhuli somewhat puzzled by Chen Guan's thoughts.
But that wasn't important. With Zi Yan's relationship, he believed Chen Guan wouldn't do anything to harm Ancient Dragon Island. Just ensuring that was enough.
"Simply put, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan you see now isn't complete."
"Every once in a while, the four Dragon Islands drifting in the void will intersect, and this is when they're most dangerous. In the past, there have been clashes!"
"The reason is even simpler. The masters of the other three islands, who call themselves Dragon Kings, all aspire to unify the Taixu Ancient Dragon. However, the power gap between these three Dragon Kings isn't too great, and none of them are willing to submit. While putting pressure on us, they're also secretly competing against each other. This is how Dragon Island has been able to survive until now. Even after all these years, the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan remains divided."
"If not for this, even if the elders in seclusion took action, it would be difficult to withstand the attacks of the three major Dragon Islands."
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"Hey, please keep these things confidential, Mr. Chen Guan. After all, if it gets out, there's no guarantee that some powerful forces with grievances against my Ancient Dragon Clan will secretly intervene," Zhu Li said seriously.
Chen Guan nodded in agreement. He couldn't do anything that would betray his teammates.
"Having said so much, I'm sure you understand how important Zi Yan is to our clan. She carries the purest bloodline of the old Dragon Emperor. With the old Dragon Emperor gone, Zi Yan is our clan's future Dragon Emperor!"
"We originally planned to use our advanced age to mediate, buying Zi Yan a few decades. As long as she could grow, she would easily suppress those impure Dragon Kings and reunite the Ancient Dragon Island."
"However, that thought changed with the appearance of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit. This represents an unimaginable opportunity. With it, Zi Yan might be able to grow before the four Dragon Islands meet, and wipe out the evil dragons with invincibility!"
Elder Zhuli, his frustration swept away. He clenched his fists, his face flushed, his eyes a captivating purple, and he looked forward to that day with immense anticipation.
He looked like a zealot!
Chen Guan had no doubt he was willing to sacrifice everything to achieve his wish!
"So, Senior, you called me here today because you want to..."
"The Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit appears six times in recorded history, but only twice has it been successfully used. That one time was by a member of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, and that senior of ours perished along with him. Therefore, even our clan isn't entirely clear on how to properly use it."
"Zi Yan told me that her bloodline has passed down the proper method for using the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, but it can't be used rashly until you arrive. I'm old, but I'm not foolish. The method Zi Yan described must undoubtedly be your work."
Upon hearing this, Chen Guan simply sneered in agreement, not denying it.
Elder Zhu Li didn't delve into the matter. The next moment, his smile vanished, replaced by a solemn expression.
Then, he bowed deeply to Chen Guan.
"I have no intention of inquiring where you obtained the secret recipe, but for the survival of our clan, Zhuli hereby requests your help!"
He made no promises of favors, nor did he babble about being a permanent guest, yet Chen Guan sensed his utmost sincerity.
Looking at this elder, who showed no regard for his status, Chen Guan finally understood why he was now the head of East Dragon Island.
His heart is as clear as the sun and the moon!
"Senior, there's no need for this. Zi Yan and I have known each other since we were in the northwest, and we've been with each other all the way. We're more than family, even if we're not. Helping her restore the glory of Dragon Island is my duty, and I will do my utmost!"
In front of this Third Elder, Chen Guan was in no mood for jokes. He stated his seriousness:
the matter was of grave importance, and there was no room for joking.
"Great! That's great! It's Zi Yan's good fortune to meet you, and it's also a blessing for our clan. Although after all these years of fighting and division, we've lost most of our heritage, the remaining treasures are still impressive. If you need anything, feel free to take it. We can also arrange for anything that requires our help, including me!"
Zhu Li was so excited after receiving the promise that he almost patted his chest and promised everything.
Chen Guan naturally didn't hesitate to be polite with him. After understanding the situation on Dragon Island, the original plan had to be slightly adjusted. Some things really needed help.
"I was preparing for this before coming to Dragon Island. Now the other neutralizing items are ready. There is only one thing that needs your help."
"Oh? What is it?"
"Ancient Dragon Marrow!"