Chapter 332: Candlelight Seeks Aid

When Xiao Han returned to Langya Pavilion again, he was met head-on by Yi Huang's solemn gaze.

"Someone from the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan has come," Yi Huang said immediately, not waiting for Xiao Han to ask.

"The Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan? East Dragon Island or one of the other Dragon Islands?"

"The Great Elder of East Dragon Island, Zhu Huo! And his situation does not seem very good."

"It seems this matter is no small thing," Xiao Han said, stroking his chin and pondering.

Although the current East Dragon Island had already found the Old Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun and the successor Zi Yan, the former was trapped in the Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion unable to move, and the latter was not mature enough.

Therefore, the actual power-holder of the current East Dragon Island was still the Great Elder Zhu Huo. Facing that pile of messes in the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, Zhu Huo was already stretched thin; if it were not necessary, how would he have come here in person?

"Then let me go and receive him," Xiao Han said, walking toward the main hall.

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Walking into the main hall, the first thing to catch his eye was Zhu Huo's slightly withered aura; clearly, the other party had not had an easy time these past few days.

"This old man has met the Ice Saint!" Noticing Xiao Han's arrival, Zhu Huo hurriedly stood up and greeted him.

Xiao Han responded, then sized Zhu Huo up and frowned:

"Elder Zhu Huo seems to be in low spirits? If there is anything you need help with, just say it!"

Hearing Xiao Han's words, Zhu Huo visibly relaxed, cupped his hands and said: "Many thanks for the Ice Saint's concern."

"Since that is the case, this old man will speak plainly. My clan has indeed encountered a difficult problem this time, and His Majesty specifically asked this old man to come and request the Ice Saint to lend a hand."

"Since it is the request of Senior Zhu Kun, I naturally will not refuse," Xiao Han smiled.

"Please, Elder Zhu Huo, tell me the details."

"Then many thanks to you, sir." Zhu Huo calmed his emotions, then a look of intense indignation appeared on his face, and he said coldly:

"This matter is related to the three traitors of our clan..."

In the span of half an hour, Zhu Huo detailed the many events that had occurred within the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan during this period, and Xiao Han gradually clarified the cause and effect.

Simply put, the Three Great Dragon Kings saw that East Dragon Island was developing prosperously, could not suppress the excitement in their hearts, and began to make trouble for East Dragon Island again.

Different from the past, this time the Three Great Dragon Kings seemed prepared to play for real. Recently, under the coordination of the North Dragon King, the momentum of their alliance had become increasingly vast, which was simply not something the not-yet-fully-risen East Dragon Island could contend with.

After thinking it over, Zhu Huo once again thought of Xiao Han, the best partner of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan.

"Although Princess Zi Yan has grown into a Ninth Rank Magical Beast with the help of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit and His Majesty's cultivation, there is still a large gap in strength compared to the Three Great Dragon Kings."

"Therefore... I specifically request that you lend a hand," Zhu Huo said, bowing solemnly.

"Elder Zhu Huo, there is no need for such formalities," Xiao Han said, helping up Zhu Huo, who was almost about to kneel to him, and comforted him:

"They are merely the Three Great Dragon Kings; I will accompany you, Elder, on this trip."

"Then many thanks to you, sir," Zhu Huo felt relieved.

"The Three Great Dragon Kings are but a minor irritation, a small matter..."

At this moment, Xiao Han's tone shifted, and he said with a half-smile: "However, Elder Zhu Huo seems to have other things left unsaid!"

Zhu Huo was startled, then sighed:

"The Ice Saint is right. If the Three Dragon Islands were to join forces to invade, even if our East Dragon Island were no match, we would not let them get away with it easily."

A mocking smile hung on the corner of his mouth: "Those three traitors are even less likely to join forces with all their might."

His tone turned melancholy: "But there is another group that is even more troublesome."

"Another group?" Xiao Han's expression changed slightly.

"The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan or the Nine Serenity Deep Earth Python?"

Zhu Huo shook his head in denial and said disdainfully: "We don't even take those guys seriously."

This was the pride hidden in the bloodline of the Taixu Ancient Dragon as the Supreme of Magic Beasts. Although, excluding Zhu Kun, the Taixu Ancient Dragon was not much stronger than the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, bloodline suppression still existed.

Moreover, he would be delighted if the Three Great Dragon Kings were foolish enough to invite those two clans as foreign aid. To fight for the throne, they would actually take the initiative to invite wolves into the house; even if they had silver tongues, they were destined to be despised by the vast majority of the clansmen.

Zhu Huo then frowned deeply and said solemnly: "It is shameful to say, but we do not know the origin of the other party."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Huo felt something and turned his head to meet Xiao Han's complex gaze; the meaning was somewhat obvious.

"You don't even know the identity of your opponents; are you serious?"

Zhu Huo's old face flushed. This situation indeed did not befit the status and strength of the Taixu Ancient Dragon, but he had no choice!

He hurriedly explained: "That group of people is very strange; at the very least, my Taixu Ancient Dragon has no records regarding them."

"Moreover, their movements are secretive, their origins are a mystery, and they are quite troublesome!"

Xiao Han became interested, "Tell me about it!"

Zhu Huo nodded and said in a deep voice: "Their cultivation is not too high; the strongest among them is only around a Three-Star Dou Sheng, but their abilities are very strange."

He continued immediately:

"According to the experts in our clan who have fought them, they seem to be able to incite people's emotions and disrupt the rhythm of battle."

"Even after the battle ends, it leaves people in a state of agitation and rage for a long time."

"Even our Second Elder could not resist that influence."

"Because of their existence, our combat power has been weakened by at least thirty percent."

"What is even more bizarre is..." Zhu Huo revealed deep apprehension,

"While weakening us, the people of the Three Dragon Islands are also influenced by them, becoming quite fearless of death."

"Oh, this is getting interesting," Xiao Han always felt that the mysterious power Zhu Huo spoke of had a faint sense of familiarity.

Xiao Han smiled, "Please wait a moment, Elder Zhu Huo. In half an hour, once I have arranged the affairs within the pavilion, we will depart immediately."

"Many thanks to you, sir. My Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan will surely remember your kindness," Zhu Huo said sternly.

"Elder Zhu Huo, there is no need for more words. I simply had an agreement with Senior Zhu Kun long ago, and I will certainly protect the peace of East Dragon Island."

After bidding farewell to Zhu Huo, Xiao Han came before Yi Huang.

"What is it?" Yi Huang was currently studying a Scroll, which seemed to be an ancient pill recipe.

Sensing Xiao Han's arrival, she did not put down the Scroll in her hand, only smiling as she said, "Why did you specifically come here to tell me this time?"

Xiao Han lacked his usual casualness, his tone appearing slightly solemn as he said, "This matter might be a bit troublesome; I may be delayed for a little while."

"Troublesome?" Yi Huang finally raised her head, her dark brows slightly furrowed, "Is there a problem on the side of the Taixu Ancient Dragon?"

Xiao Han shrugged his shoulders and smiled, saying in an ambiguous manner, "Perhaps, it is just some strange intuition."

"It is also possible that I am overthinking it."

Xiao Han's explanation did not dispel Yi Huang's worry; she knew very well what kind of person he was. If it were truly an ordinary rescue mission, Xiao Han would absolutely not say a single word and would simply leave.

Judging by this, Xiao Han might have already sensed something, but he was just unwilling to make others worry.

Thinking of this, Yi Huang put away the solemnity on her face and smiled brightly, "Then be careful, nothing will go wrong here."

"Of course I am at ease with you," Xiao Han said, likewise without any trace of worry.

Having said that, he turned and left.

Yi Huang also lowered her head once more to study the Scroll in her hands, only her slightly pale palms revealing the turmoil in her heart.