Chapter 643

"Demonic Dragon Transformation Array?!" Upon receiving this soul information, Xiao Yan, Cai Lin, and others all felt a chill in their hearts—the Northern Dragon King had actually used this blood sacrifice array!

Cai Lin's beautiful face darkened: "No wonder Zi Yan never detected any movement from the Three Great Dragon Kings—the Northern Dragon King must have already killed the other two, using them to boost his own power to counter Zi Yan's Dragon-Slaying Sword!"

Zi Yan had been cultivating the Dragon-Slaying Sword to enhance her strength, but two years ago she was only at Mid-Stage Four-Star Dou Sheng, and with Dragon Island split into four, the resources of East Dragon Island were no longer sufficient to support her rapid advancement.

Now, over two years have passed, and Zi Yan has only just reached Late-Stage Four-Star Dou Sheng—still a step short of Five-Star. From Four-Star to Five-Star, even Xiao Yan's pill alchemy could no longer help her break through instantly; she needed time.

Who could have imagined the Northern Dragon King had become so deranged as to sacrifice his entire clan to oppose Zi Yan!

Originally, the combined strength of the Yan Alliance and East Dragon Island was already enough to capture the Northern Dragon King, but Zi Yan and Xiao Yan both suspected he had laid a net of traps on North Dragon Island, waiting for Zi Yan to launch a direct assault—so they decided to wait until Zi Yan had fully cultivated the Dragon-Slaying Sword and broken through to Five-Star before attacking North Dragon Island, unwilling to waste the lives of East Dragon Island's subordinates in a human-wave tactic.

Never did they expect the Northern Dragon King had outmaneuvered them!

The Northern Dragon King knew his doom was inevitable, so he took a desperate path: over these two years, instead of wasting resources setting traps, he activated the Demonic Dragon Transformation Array and sacrificed every single Ancient Dragon Clan member on North Dragon Island!

He gambled that East Dragon Island would play it safe, knowing Zi Yan would never sacrifice too many of her own people and would never launch a direct assault on North Dragon Island—giving him the time he needed!

"Damn it! I never imagined the Northern Dragon King had sunk to this level of madness," Xiao Yan muttered in frustration, but there was nothing he could do—he hadn't possessed this strength two years ago, and couldn't have stopped it then.

Cai Lin's beautiful eyes flickered with gravity: "Since Feng Qing'er'er has already received word, it proves the Northern Dragon King is nearly finished refining the array—he'll have the Heavenly Phoenix intervene to block our reinforcements to East Dragon Island."

Xiao Yan nodded in agreement: "Cai Lin, you and Qing Lin stay in the Snake Emperor Empire. The Northern Dragon King doesn't know I've returned, so he'll only send spies to watch you. If that Heavenly Phoenix dares come to the Snake Emperor Empire to block you, don't hold back—I've already arranged allies to assist you. Except for Feng Qing'er'er's branch, any Heavenly Demon Phoenix who enters our territory—kill them on sight!" Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with terrifying killing intent; since their positions were irreconcilable, he had no intention of being courteous.

Though Cai Lin was only at Early-Stage Four-Star Dou Sheng, her power, bolstered by the soul forces of generations of Seven-Colored Devouring Sky Serpents, was nearly equal to that of a Five-Star Late Dou Sheng—plus Qing Lin and the Nine-Headed Heavenly Snake, if the Heavenly Phoenix dared show up, he'd be in for a brutal reckoning.

Most importantly, Xiao Yan had a final surprise waiting for the Heavenly Phoenix—if he dared come, he'd never leave alive!

"Be careful," Cai Lin stepped before Xiao Yan, her eyes filled with worry. "The Northern Dragon King has gone mad—who knows what he might do?"

Xiao Yan smiled gently, cradling her face in his hands, and softly kissed and nipped at her lips—his movements were tender, natural.

To be kissed so openly made Cai Lin, the Queen, feel a shock—her soul seemed to float away, waves of tingling numbness shivering through her entire body.

"What, don't you trust your husband?"

Cai Lin gave Xiao Yan a helpless side-eye, then leaned gently against his chest. At this moment, her eyes were dazed, her charm like spring water, and she whispered softly: "Husband, may your journey be smooth."

After their tender farewell kiss, Xiao Yan took Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran and, using Mao Wu's Void Passage, evaded surveillance and flew toward East Dragon Island.

The Void Space—a place riddled with Space Turbulence—emerged silently like a hidden demon's maw, silently crushing everything it touched.

These Space Turbulences were everywhere, ready to swallow anyone who drew near—but with Xu Wu Tong Yan Tian Zi Huo protecting them, Xiao Yan and the others faced no danger.

Shh!

In the silent void, three streaks of rainbow light suddenly shot past at extreme speed, the violent air currents they stirred roaring through the Void Space like thunder.

Pushing his speed to its limit, Xiao Yan's face was shadowed with gloom. Since defeating the Three Great Dragon Kings, the situation for East Dragon Island had improved greatly—under that momentum, unifying the clans would have been natural.

But who could have imagined the Northern Dragon King still possessed this Demonic Dragon Transformation Array?

Although Xiao Yan didn't know exactly how powerful the Demonic Dragon Transformation Array was, from Feng Qing'er'er's intelligence, he knew it was a Forbidden Technique of the Ancient Dragon Clan—immensely potent, allowing its user to gain power beyond their limits by sacrificing clan members.

Soon, the three of them raced like meteors chasing the moon, crossing billions of miles of Space to reach East Dragon Island.

"Huh? Master Xiao Yan! You—you're back!" Sensing three auras breach East Dragon Island's border, Hei Qing, as Guard Captain, naturally led a patrol to investigate—and found Xiao Yan and the others.

Over these past few years, East Dragon Island had gradually absorbed territory and resources from the Three Great Dragon Islands, slowly regaining strength. Hei Qing, having earned merit, was rewarded—and now his strength had reached Nine-Star Peak Dou Zun, with a real chance of entering Half-Sage.

Xiao Yan had no time for pleasantries: "Where's Zi Yan?"

"The Dragon Emperor is in the palace—I'll take you there immediately," Hei Qing said, his heart sinking at Xiao Yan's tense expression—what could possibly make this Grandmaster Alchemist so anxious?

Naturally, Zi Yan had sensed Xiao Yan's arrival on Dragon Island. When Xiao Yan stood before her, she couldn't help but feel tears welling in her eyes.

Zi Yan, still in her grown form, pouted slightly, her eyes showing mild annoyance: "Why did you only come to see me now?"

Xiao Yan had no time for nostalgia—he stepped forward and said: "This isn't the time for reunions. I've received intelligence—the Northern Dragon King has activated the Demonic Dragon Transformation Array. Do you know what that is?"

"Demonic Dragon Transformation Array!" Elder Zhu Li, standing nearby, leapt to his feet in shock, his face pale with terror and disbelief: "Impossible! Thousands of years ago, the Old Dragon Emperor ordered the Demonic Dragon Transformation Array destroyed!"

"The one who once managed the Ancient Dragon Clan's Secret Arts was apparently the Northern Dragon King's great-grandfather—and he was the one who destroyed the array. But whether he secretly kept a copy… judging by this…" Elder Zhu Li hesitated before speaking.

Zi Yan's eyes turned icy as she explained to Xiao Yan: "The Demonic Dragon Transformation Array was originally created by a supremely powerful clan elder. Its purpose was to prevent the Ancient Dragon Clan from being overwhelmed by an unstoppable enemy—by having clan members voluntarily sacrifice their lives to the Dragon Emperor, granting him a massive power surge to repel the invader."

Xiao Yan had seen a similar array before—in the memory of Xiao Xuan's Heavenly Flame, when the Xiao Clan had constructed an array in the Heavenly Tomb, sacrificing all their Dou Di Bloodlines to Xiao Xuan to give him a chance to reach Dou Di.

The Demonic Dragon Transformation Array was likely similar to that.

"Dragon Emperor, time is critical! I urge you to launch an immediate assault on North Dragon Island—if the Northern Dragon King completes the Demonic Dragon Transformation Array, even you may not be able to resist him—and all the subordinates of the Three Great Dragon Islands will be doomed!" Elder Zhu Li knelt on one knee, his voice grave.

Zi Yan's beautiful purple eyes instinctively turned to Xiao Yan—as if he were her true pillar.

Xiao Yan silently nodded: "I came to see what I can do to help you."

Even though Xiao Yan had refined Jing Lian Yao Huo and possessed the Emperor-Grade Buddha Fury Lotus, he wouldn't claim he could definitively defeat the Northern Dragon King until he saw him and the Demonic Dragon Transformation Array himself.

"Don't worry—I'm much stronger now," Xiao Yan said.

Seeing Xiao Yan beside her, Zi Yan gained confidence, nodded firmly, and with a hum, donned the Imperial Armor—she would lead the charge herself!

"Elder, immediately summon all Elders and clan members of Eight Rank or higher—follow me to North Dragon Island!" Zi Yan waved her hand, her voice resounding with authority.

"Yes, Dragon Emperor!"

At once, the entire East Dragon Island erupted in thunderous roars—countless hidden auras exploded into the air, and many Elders in seclusion broke their meditation.

At this moment, East Dragon Island awoke fully—stronger than when the Three Great Dragon Kings attacked years ago.

After that battle, not only had the Three Great Dragon Kings and their warriors been repelled, but many of their soldiers had been captured—and now they desperately sought to redeem themselves.

Above East Dragon Island, a Void Eye slowly faded away.

Meanwhile, on North Dragon Island, in another realm of Space, a figure shrouded in blood mist, his face twisted and hidden in darkness, slowly opened his eyes—as if he had anticipated Zi Yan's reaction. He bared his bloody teeth in a grotesque laugh: "Hehehehehe… Come. In this Demonic Dragon Transformation Array, let's see how you escape this time."

And at the same moment, as Xiao Yan and Zi Yan led their forces to attack North Dragon Island, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan appeared without doubt.

The terrifying aura of a Five-Star Late Dou Sheng enveloped the entire Huang Quan Shan Mai, suppressing the entire Snake Emperor Empire.

Cai Lin and Qing Lin emerged from Space, their expressions grave as they gazed at the man standing mid-air.

A massive Demon Phoenix flapped its hundreds-of-zhang-wide wings. On its head stood a figure clad in Purple-Gold Robe, arms crossed, his golden, supremely majestic eyes fixed upon them.

The leader of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan—Huang Tian!

"Huang Tian, this is the territory of the Snake Emperor Empire. If you're tired of living, I'd be happy to send you to your grave." Cai Lin swept her hand—her Nine-Colored Snake Tail slammed violently into Space, instantly unleashing a terrifying shockwave that rippled outward.

The hidden Heavenly Demon Phoenix warriors around them were immediately blasted back.

Although Huang Tian's Cultivation Realm far surpasses Cai Lin's, it is utterly impossible for Cai Lin, this Queen, to fear him.

"Hehe, no wonder you're the Medusa Queen—this aura of dominance is unmatched." Upon hearing Huang Tian's words, the man clad in Purple-Gold Robe let a faint smile flicker across his eyes, his gaze boldly scanning Cai Lin and Qing Lin. "I'm merely carrying out a favor, delaying your Snake Empire's advance. As long as you stay within your Snake Empire, all is well."

Hearing Huang Tian's words, Cai Lin's elegant brows furrowed slightly. How could Huang Tian sound as if he knew they had already learned of the Dragon Transformation Demon Array?

Seeing the puzzled expressions on Cai Lin and Qing Lin's faces, Huang Tian let out a cold laugh, then plunged his hand into Space and pulled out a person.

"Do you think I didn't know she was a spy from the Ancient Dragon Clan?"

Huang Tian let out a cold laugh and clamped his hand around Feng Qing'er'er's throat, lifting her from Space.

"Cough… cough…"

Feng Qing'er'er was already on the verge of death, her Dark Black Dress soaked in blood, her body crisscrossed with deep wounds revealing bone. Each violent cough sent searing pain through her frame; her aura was withered, utterly devoid of the strength she once displayed when battling Nalan Yanran.

"Hahahaha! The Dragon Transformation Demon Array has long been completed—the North Dragon King has already evolved! This was merely a trap to lure that arrogant Dragon Emperor to North Dragon Island!!" Huang Tian erupted into a monstrous laugh. More than two years ago, he had never trusted Feng Qing'er'er; for these two years, he had deliberately leaked partial intelligence about North Dragon Island, knowing she would pass it on to Zi Yan.

Even if Feng Qing'er'er had been utterly loyal, Huang Tian would still treat her as a disposable pawn.

Hearing Huang Tian's words, the captured Feng Qing'er'er's beautiful eyes filled with tears—she still could not escape her fate of death.

Once, she had devoted herself wholeheartedly to her clan—this was the end she had earned. Perhaps this was the fate all traitors to their race deserved.

"You may rest in peace. Once the North Dragon King refines the Dragon Emperor, I shall send your Phoenix Clan to join you—you won't have to wait long." Huang Tian's eyes glinted with cold malice; he and the North Dragon King had long been allies in treachery.

All he needed was to lure Zi Yan to North Dragon Island, use the Dragon Transformation Demon Array to refine her, and then the North Dragon King would become the true Dragon Emperor and unify Dragon Island!

Huang Tian gathered Battle Qi in his right hand, revealing a chilling smile, then raised his hand sharply toward Feng Qing'er'er's head. Feng Qing'er'er, who was not even a Sage Emperor, could never withstand Huang Tian's palm strike—this blow would shatter even her Spiritual Soul; not even a god could save her.

Seeing Huang Tian raise his hand, Feng Qing'er'er ceased struggling and slowly closed her eyes. Though she would die, she knew her bloodline would surely be saved—because neither the North Dragon King nor Huang Tian knew that Xiao Yan had returned!

At this critical moment, a powerful Soul Force suddenly erupted from within Feng Qing'er'er's body; the darkness of her Dark Black Dress seemed to solidify, and a shadow suddenly appeared.

(End of Chapter)