Chapter 885: Ancient Dragon Essence Blood

"Alright."

Lin Feng also knew that urgency now was useless, so he nodded and agreed.

Seeing this, Zhu Li immediately led him away, went to the foot of a herb‑laden mountain, and found a house to stay in.

Moreover, Zhu Li said the herbs on the mountain behind the house could be used freely.

Then he prepared to leave and go about his tasks.

However, just as he was about to leave, Lin Feng called him back and said, "Elder Zhu Li, you mean the other three great Dragon Islands all know Zi Yan has returned?"

"Yes, so our East Dragon Island is now on high alert. When you and Hei Qing came here, you must have seen patrols on the road, right?"

Facing the question, Zhu Li also nodded.

Yet, while speaking, a hint of worry appeared on his face.

Clearly, he was also worried that the other three Dragon Islands might intervene at the crucial moment when Lin Feng refines the energy crystal layer, causing failure.

Hearing this, Lin Feng gave a mysterious smile and calmly said, "In that case, you should prepare a site far from Zi Yan and station heavy troops to guard it."

"Why should we prepare an extra site and split our forces to protect it?"

However, halfway through his sentence, Zhu Li suddenly paused.

Then he seemed to understand, exclaiming, "You mean we station heavy troops to guard an empty area, misleading the other three Dragon Islands' scouts and drawing them there. That way, if anything happens, you can refine the energy crystal layer undisturbed."

"Hehe, Elder Zhu Li, it's enough that you understand."

Seeing him understand, Lin Feng nodded and let out a light laugh.

Upon hearing that, Elder Zhu Li gently stroked his white beard and then left.

As for Lin Feng, out of curiosity he didn't go to the back mountain to gather herbs, but wandered around instead.

Invisible time swiftly passed during Lin Feng's daily wanderings.

On the morning of the third day, Elder Zhu Li finally appeared before the wandering Lin Feng with a grave expression.

Seeing this, he understood in his heart that today was the day to act.

"Little friend Lin Feng, please follow me."

After finding him, Zhu Li called out to Lin Feng, then swiftly turned and led the way.

Lin Feng saw this and his brows briefly furrowed.

Because in his perception, although the other's aura was extremely powerful, it also carried a distinct hint of severe weakness.

Nevertheless, he asked nothing and promptly followed.

He flew straight with Zhu Li all the way into the depths of East Dragon Island.

Yet along the way, Lin Feng saw few people.

Even the previous patrols had been reduced by more than half; the sky that once frequently saw patrols now seemed rather empty.

"This time, we took your advice and found another suitable spot on the opposite side of the Dragon Island to refine the energy crystal layer, deploying many troops there. We told no one else, so you should be able to refine the crystal layer peacefully."

During the flight, Zhu Li gave Lin Feng a strong‑heart injection so he could safely help Zi Yan refine the energy crystal layer.

Hearing this, he nodded gravely, indicating his understanding.

At the same time, as the two flew toward the island's interior, Lin Feng keenly sensed that

the energy of heaven and earth here was gradually heating up.

"Here, they've actually created an artificial volcano!"

After a careful sense, surprise flashed in Lin Feng's eyes; he hadn't expected the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan to do such a thing.

Indeed, the volcano's size and mass are impressive; even the Tai Xu

Ancient Dragon Clan would have to exert considerable effort to forge it.

Then, after nearly ten minutes of flight, Elder Zhu Li ahead gradually slowed his speed.

Seeing this, Lin Feng's gaze instantly followed forward.

At the horizon ahead, a massive mountain with a concave summit suddenly appeared in their view.

Along with the mountain rose a slender white plume of smoke.

Continuing to fly, they soon reached the air above the smoking mountain.

Stabilizing, Lin Feng swept his gaze downward and discovered

not far above the crater, a massive jade‑green cauldron floated.

Staring at the cauldron, he immediately felt a dense dragon aura sweeping toward him.

Though not overwhelmingly strong, the dragon aura gave him a certain impression.

That is, even the strongest members of the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan, including Elder Zhu Li, could not match even one percent of this dragon aura.

Through the cauldron's jade mouth, Lin Feng saw a graceful figure wrapped in a violet dress, quietly floating inside.

That person was none other than Zi Yan.

"Elder Zhu Li, could this Medicine Cauldron be the Dragon Soul that ranked fourth on the Heavenly Tripod Ranking?"

Lin Feng stared intensely at the cauldron, his face filled with awe.

As for Elder Zhu Li, seeing his expression, he gently stroked his beard and proudly said, "Indeed, this is the fourth‑ranked Dragon Soul from the Heavenly Tripod List, forged by one of our Dou Emperor ancestors of the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan. It also contains a fragment of the ancestor's soul, which was once stored in the Protect Clan Array as a medium for summoning an ancestral avatar."

"But now, with the Dragon Island fractured and the Protect Clan Array gone, we simply took it out this time so Zi Yan could better refine the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit."

Speaking further, Elder Zhu Li's tone carried a hint of loss.

After all, when he was born, the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan was at its zenith.

Even the ancient rival Celestial Phoenix was subtly suppressed by them.

Now, the remnants of the ancient Celestial Phoenix's power were swept away by the remaining strong ones of their clan after the Dragon Emperor Couple and top elites vanished.

Yet along with it, the glory of their ancient dragon clan has also vanished.

From prosperity to decline, such a gap is clearly unacceptable to him.

"Lin Feng, young friend, the fire-attribute energy here is extremely rich. If you display Strange Fire here, I reckon its power will surely increase. This way, you'll also find it easier."

"Speaking of this, the former's expression suddenly turned somewhat solemn, and he continued: 'However, this Strange Fire is too overbearing. Therefore, while refining the energy crystal layer, to avoid scorching Zi Yan, excellent control is required. Regarding this, Lin Feng, young friend, you still need to pay more attention.'"

"Elder Zhu Li, rest assured. As for other matters, I, the junior, still dare not be that confident. But when it comes to controlling Strange Fire, unless some old monsters make a move, I still have some confidence."

Regarding one of the fields he excels in most, Lin Feng is still quite confident.

After all, he has absorbed so many Strange Fires, his understanding of them even surpasses that of his several wives!

Upon seeing Lin Feng so confident, Elder Zhu Li, also thinking of the former's extremely formidable soul power, said nothing more.

Soon after, Elder Zhu Li seemed to recall something, and with a vague grasp of his hand, a snow-white jade bottle suddenly appeared in his hand.

Immediately after, he slightly rubbed it, then extended his hand toward Lin Feng, and said: "The crystal layer formed by the energy of refining the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, I think it's not easy, therefore, this will probably be a rather consuming"

time-consuming task, and the consumption of your fighting qi will certainly be extremely terrifying."

"In here are five drops of Ancient Dragon Essence Blood personally refined by me, possessing immense energy. If consumed, it can not only instantly restore your fighting qi, but also has the remarkable effect of tempering tendons and bones. If, while refining the crystal layer, you feel your fighting qi insufficient, you may take one drop."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng immediately lowered his head to look at that white jade bottle.

Inside it, Lin Feng felt the vast energy that overflowed due to its excessive richness.

「Glug。」

Even with Lin Feng's current eyesight and knowledge, upon seeing this thing, a flash of astonishment couldn't help but cross his eyes.

As for the preciousness of ancient dragon essence blood, Lin Feng, who had once taken eight-tier ancient sky phoenix essence blood, naturally understood it very well.

And these five drops were the essence blood refined by Chu Li, an advanced Half-Saint who was extremely close to a true Battle Saint expert.

If placed outside, it would definitely attract a large number of Battle Venerable experts rushing to scramble for it.

After all, this thing not only can quickly restore consumed battle qi, but most importantly, if a normal person takes it, it can also temper the user's flesh, making one's body practically comparable to some magical beasts!

As for those with innate or acquired bodily deficiencies who take it, they can quickly make up for this deficiency, allowing you to walk with ease.