Elder Zhu Li had already helped prepare the process for refining the dragon phoenix origin fruit.
For easier absorption, he set up a bluestone platform on a volcano on East Dragon Island, which could utilize the energy from inside the volcano to accelerate the absorption of the dragon phoenix origin fruit.
Inside the stone platform.
Zi Yan and Xiao Li sat cross-legged facing each other, with the dragon phoenix origin fruit between them.
"Zi Yan, when you're ready, you can start anytime. I'll be here with you," Xiao Li said.
"Mm..."
Zi Yan nodded, looked at the dragon phoenix origin fruit in front of her, and slowly closed her eyes.
The next moment, the power of her Dragon Soul floated out from within her body.
The power of the Dragon Soul within the dragon phoenix origin fruit resonated and began to transform into pure energy, merging into Zi Yan's body.
This was a very long process.
The energy contained in the dragon phoenix origin fruit was astonishing and could not be fully absorbed in just a day or two.
Meanwhile, Xiao Li began to use the Three Thousand Yan Flame to help Zi Yan accelerate the refinement of the dragon phoenix origin fruit's energy.
A continuous stream of energy was transferred into Zi Yan's body.
The entire area around the volcano was enveloped in an invisible pressure, forcing the people of East Dragon Island to stand outside and watch from afar.
"Such powerful energy fluctuations. It seems that after consuming this dragon phoenix origin fruit, Zi Yan has hope of completely activating her royal bloodline and becoming the new Dragon Emperor," Hei Qing said.
Their Ancient Void Dragon Clan had not had a new Dragon Emperor for a very long time.
Zi Yan was their only hope at the moment!
"If she can fully absorb the energy of the dragon phoenix origin fruit, she will be the new Dragon Emperor."
Compared to Hei Qing's hesitant tone, Elder Zhu Li's tone was more certain.
The energy of the dragon phoenix origin fruit was beyond doubt.
As long as one could absorb its complete energy, even an ordinary Ancient Void Dragon Clan member could become a true Dragon Emperor!
Not to mention Zi Yan, who possessed the royal bloodline.
Once she fused with the dragon phoenix origin fruit... she might even have a chance to surpass the previous Dragon Emperor and become the strongest ruler in the history of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan!
This was the hope for the resurgence of their Ancient Void Dragon Clan!
...As the energy gradually transferred into her body, Zi Yan's aura also began to slowly rise.
The changes were not obvious from external perception, but her internal being was undergoing earth-shattering transformations.
Xiao Li was very relaxed.
He only needed to control the Three Thousand Yan Flame to accelerate the refinement of the dragon phoenix origin fruit; Zi Yan could absorb the rest on her own.
Moreover, the entire process was very smooth.
In the original story, Zi Yan was unable to digest the overly powerful and vast energy of the dragon phoenix origin fruit by herself, leading to a backlash from its energy.
Now, with Xiao Li escorting her throughout the process and using the Three Thousand Yan Flame to help her accelerate the refinement, such a situation naturally would not occur.
Everything went smoothly.
Three days passed in a blink of an eye.
Three days of continuous absorption had made Zi Yan a bit tired.
She let out a sigh of relief, paused her absorption of the dragon phoenix origin fruit, and opened her eyes.
As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Xiao Li also opening his eyes, sitting opposite her and quietly watching her.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" she asked playfully.
"Because you're beautiful, of course. What, you don't want me to look?" Xiao Li retorted with a smile.
Zi Yan blinked: "How could that be? If it's you, you can look wherever you want."
As she spoke, she even slightly pulled down her collar, revealing a deep cleavage.
This girl... she really isn't shy at all.
But she only acted this way in front of Xiao Li; she wouldn't dare to be so unrestrained in front of others.
"Stop messing around, focus on refining."
If it weren't for the unsuitable location, Xiao Li really wanted to let this girl experience his combat power properly.
However, Zi Yan herself was also the most demanding among all the women around him.
He wondered if it was because her true form was an Ancient Void Dragon.
"Pfft~"
Zi Yan stuck out her tongue and made a funny face, then continued to refine the dragon phoenix origin fruit... Time passed by little by little.
Elder Zhu Li, Hei Qing, and the others, including the entire East Dragon Island, were now all anticipating Zi Yan's performance after absorbing the dragon phoenix origin fruit.
Their Ancient Void Dragon Clan had been divided for too long; they urgently needed a new Dragon Emperor to rule the clan!
"At this rate, it shouldn't be long before Zi Yan completely absorbs all the energy from the dragon phoenix origin fruit," Elder Zhu Li said.
"This time, won't the other three Dragon Islands obediently submit?" Hei Qing snorted coldly.
Just then, the outermost barrier of East Dragon Island was broken.
"Enemy invasion!"
The alarm immediately sounded.
Everyone simultaneously looked towards the void outside Dragon Island, and countless figures flew up from the island below.
At the same time, outside the void, dragon-men in dark golden armor surrounded the entire East Dragon Island.
Leading them was a burly, dark-skinned man.
"Xia Ao? What is the meaning of this, West Dragon Island? Bringing so many people to trespass on my East Dragon Island, are you trying to start a war?!" Seeing who was leading the group, Hei Qing immediately roared in anger.
"Hei Qing, you're being unreasonable with that statement."
"I've brought so many people, and we've forcibly entered your East Dragon Island."
"If it's not to start a war, are we here to congratulate you?" Xia Ao sneered.
He was honest, speaking the truth.
"Of course, we don't want to resort to blades today."
"We heard that your East Dragon Island found an adult with the royal bloodline, and also found a dragon phoenix origin fruit."
"Today, we just want to take that adult and the dragon phoenix origin fruit back with us," Xia Ao said.
"You certainly aren't trying to hide anything. Don't think we don't know your intentions."
"The West Dragon King is merely of a collateral bloodline, yet he dares to call himself Dragon King, it's simply lawless! Now that the royal bloodline has awakened, the Ancient Void Dragon Clan will surely be unified!" Elder Zhu Li said coldly.
"Elder Zhu Li, you're being unreasonable by saying that," Xia Ao said.
"I'm just a subordinate; matters like bloodline disputes and unifying the Ancient Void Dragon Clan are not things someone of my status should consider."
"Today, I just want to take the person and the item back. If Elder Zhu Li is interested in other topics, you can discuss them with our Dragon King."
"With just you people, I'm afraid you won't be able to take anyone away," Elder Zhu Li said with a cold laugh, his gaze sweeping over the crowd behind Xia Ao.
Although their East Dragon Island's overall strength was not as strong as the other three Dragon Islands.
But for a mere commander, bringing an army to their East Dragon Island and expecting to take someone away.
Wouldn't that be underestimating them too much?
"They certainly can't, but what if you add this old man?"
Just then, the space beside Xia Ao twisted, and a white-haired old man walked out from it.
At the same time, a large group of dragon soldiers also emerged from outside East Dragon Island, completely surrounding it.
This time, Elder Zhu Li, Hei Qing, and the others' expressions completely darkened.
Sure enough, it wasn't just West Dragon Island coming!
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