Chapter 386: Enemy Attack


    "Those predecessors who left, huh? If they were toe back, the other three Dragon Inds would indeed be insignificant," Qi Yu agreed. The Dragon Kings of the three Dragon Inds were merely at thete stage of the three-star Dou Saint. Compared to those predecessors, they were no different from chicks.


    "It is pointless to think about this now. We should wait for the refinement toplete first. Additionally, the caution level must remain high," Zhu Li sighed softly.


    "Yes," Qi You nodded quietly. He gave Xiao Ming, who was still seated in front of therge cauldron, a deep look. Then his body moved and slowly disappeared. At the same time, the auras of several hidden experts began to vanish as well.


    Observing Qi Yu''s disappearance, Zhu Li shifted his gaze back to Xiao Ming and whispered, "Xiao Ming, the fate of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe lies in your hands..."


    ...


    A few dayster.


    The volcanic crater where Xiao Ming was situated remained scorching and dry. The intense heat had drained the surroundings of moisture, leaving the once vibrant mountain peak with a withered and lifeless appearance.


    However, these changes in the environment went unnoticed as everyone''s attention was fixed on therge cauldron at the center of the crater.


    Suddenly, Xiao Ming''s eyebrows twitched slightly, and a searing hot air slowly escaped from his throat.


    "Coagte!" A soft voice was emitted from his throat along with his breath. The fire dragon within the cauldron trembled, violently shaking, and everyone witnessed it shrinking visibly.


    Although the dragon''s body shrank, the temperature of its mes surged, causing even the experienced members of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe to react with surprise.


    Chi!


    Pure white mes continuously spewed from the fire dragon''s mouth, fiercely adhering to the Dragon Phoenix crystal on Zi Yan''s body. The collision between the mes and the crystal produced intense sizzling sounds, finally revealing a tiny drop of purple-gold liquid in front of many joyous eyes…


    "The Dragon Phoenix Crystal Layer has started to melt!"


    Although that drop of purple-gold liquid was extremely tiny, it still did not escape the experienced eyes of many experts. Numerous suppressed voices of joy rang out.


    "Hu…"


    Elder Zhu Li, who had been closely observing Xiao Ming, silently breathed a sigh of relief, gradually rxing his tightly clenched fist within his sleeve.


    Although this was only the first step, as long as they had the first step, the following steps would not be difficult. As long as Xiao Ming could persevere, he would eventually be able topletely melt all the Dragon Phoenix Crystalyers.


    Of course, Elder Zhu Li also understood that attempting to melt the Dragon Phoenix Crystal would require considerable time. Sess could not be expected immediately; progress had to be made one step at a time.


    With a promising beginning, all they had to do was patiently wait for theplete melting of the Dragon Phoenix Crystal!


    During this waiting period, nearly fifteen days passed swiftly.


    Throughout these fifteen days, Xiao Ming never rested, continuously channeling his abundant Dou Qi without showing any signs of depletion. This left many powerful members of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe in awe.


    Ordinary experts would not have been able to endure as long as Xiao Ming did. If ced in his position, they would have long been unable to continue. They understood that Xiao Ming''s cultivation technique must be extraordinary, yet none of them harbored any ill intentions.


    ...


    As the refinement process continued, an entire month swiftly slipped away, akin to grains of sand slipping through fingers.


    During this time, the members of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe were pleasantly surprised to witness the Dragon Phoenix Crystal Layer on Zi Yan''s body gradually thinning until itpletely vanished.


    The Dragon Ind was filled with a joyous atmosphere as this pleasant change unfolded. ording to this speed, it was likely that the Dragon Phoenix crystalyers within Zi Yan''s body would be refined soon. At that time, an existence that possessed the true royal bloodline of the Magical Beast world would be born once again!


    Standing in front of therge cauldron, Xiao Ming was dressed in pristine white garments, untainted by dust. However, hisplexion had turned somewhat pale. Although he was ustomed to refining pills for extended periods, the refinement of the Dragon Phoenix Crystal Layer consumed more Dou Qi than alchemy, depleting his remaining reserves.


    "I didn''t expect to actually use it," Xiao Ming murmured as he opened his eyes. He reached into his chest and retrieved the Ancient Dragon Essence Blood given to him by Elder Zhu Li. Extracting a drop from it, he swallowed it.


    Bang!


    As the Ancient Dragon Essence Blood entered his body, Xiao Ming''s entire skin emitted a brilliant golden radiance. Vast energy surged through him like a tempest, rapidly replenishing his depleted meridians with surging Dou Qi.


    Amidst this energy storm, Xiao Ming felt a faint tingling sensation in his bones, muscles, and meridians. He understood that it was the Ancient Dragon Essence Blood remolding his body. However, due to his already strong physique, the enhancement was minimal.


    "To endure until now and then use the Ancient Dragon Essence Blood... The concentration of Dou Qi is truly terrifying. Even three or four Ancient Void Dragons at the same stage would pale inparison. This little guy is truly fearsome."


    Elder Zhu Li stroked Xiao Ming''s beard as he watched him be energized after ingesting the Ancient Dragon Essence Blood. After a brief pause, he sighed softly, his voice tinged with faint astonishment.


    Suddenly, a stern shout shattered the joyful atmosphere on Dragon Ind, recing it with an air of seriousness.


    "Xia Ao, all of you are very bold. You actually dare to barge into my Eastern Dragon Ind!"


    Elder Zhu Li''s expression turned gloomy upon hearing the furious cry. He raised his head and gazed toward the empty space.


    "Even with the information tightly sealed, they still came. There may be spies from other inds within our own..."


    In an instant, numerous rays of light appeared in the empty space. Shortly afterward, the lights descended slowly onto Ancient Dragon Ind, revealing numerous figures emanating powerful auras.


    Most of these figures donned dark-golden armor, bearing a dragon image that seemed to be alive and emitting an awe-inspiring Dragon Pressure.


    Among them were also individuals with naked upper bodies, exuding a daunting and imposing presence.


    "It''s the people from the Western Dragon Ind and the Southern Dragon Ind!" voices filled with anger resounded across Ancient Dragon Ind as they recognized these arrivals.


    "Xia Ao, you actually dare to lead people to my Eastern Dragon Ind? What great ability!"


    The space in the sky distorted, and numerous figures appeared. The old man leading them was Elder Qi You, who had previously conversed with Elder Zhu Li. His usually impassive face had turned extremely stern, emanating a mighty aura.