After listening to Hei Qing talk for a long time, he recounted everything from the history of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan to the disappearance of the old Dragon Emperor and the subsequent split of the clan.
He spoke of the countless hardships and struggles the clan had faced in the absence of their ruler. He detailed the internal strife between the four major Dragon Islands, a vicious cycle that had slowly but surely eroded the once-mighty clan's power and reputation. He spoke of his own personal journey, a long and arduous search across the Central Region and beyond, all to find the last known trace of the royal bloodline.
Finally, he recounted how he was led to this desolate region and the harrowing encounter with the Eagle Phoenix, which nearly ended his life. Hei Qing explained every detail with earnestness, his voice filled with a mixture of reverence for the past and a deep, gnawing anxiety for the future of his people.
"Am I truly a member of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan."
Zi Yan turned to look at Hun Miesheng, her eyes wide and filled with an innocent hope. In this strange world, he was the only person she truly trusted. All the tales and prophecies Hei Qing spoke of were grand and overwhelming, but they were not her reality. Her reality was the person standing before her.
Hun Miesheng nodded reassuringly.
Zi Yan's eyes turned red, and she suddenly threw herself into Hun Miesheng's embrace, secretly wiping away her tears. The news was overwhelming. She had always felt like an anomaly, a strange child with incredible strength and an unquenchable desire for delicious things. The loneliness that had silently lingered in her heart now had a name and a history.
Family.
In the past, this word had seemed like a distant and unreachable dream for her. Her entire life had been spent in the company of others, but she had never felt a true sense of belonging. She was just the mischievous powerhouse of the Jia Nan Academy, a unique existence that stood apart from everyone else.
But now, she finally had a connection to her heritage, a lineage that spanned millennia and was filled with glory and sorrow. Yet, to her, Hun Miesheng was still the person who felt most like family. He had been her constant companion and protector, the one she had always relied on.
Hun Miesheng gently stroked the silky, flowing dark hair on Zi Yan's back, a soft smile gracing his lips. He understood her feelings perfectly. He was not just a powerful cultivator to her. He was a pillar of stability and the one person she had formed an unbreakable bond with.
Hei Qing, upon witnessing this tender moment, was initially stunned. He had expected a grand reunion, a display of long-lost kinship and pride. Instead, he saw a young woman finding comfort in the arms of a mysterious and powerful man who was not of her race. He quickly recomposed himself, his eyes darting back and forth between the two of them. A spark of insight and joy ignited within him.
The fact that Zi Yan possessed the royal bloodline of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan meant that she was destined to become the new Dragon Emperor, the one who would unify the four major Dragon Islands. But her current relationship with Hun Miesheng was also a key factor. The strength of the man before him was something he had rarely seen in his lifetime, a power so immense it was terrifying. If he could manage to get this person on their side, the Ancient Void Dragon Clan would not only be unified but also gain an unprecedented level of power and influence. It was a golden opportunity.
"Subordinate Hei Qing, respectfully requests the new Dragon Emperor to return to the island, unify the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, and restore its glorious prosperity!"
Hei Qing's gaze was fervent, filled with a burning hope as he looked at both Zi Yan and Hun Miesheng. He was well aware that his clan's future, their very survival, rested on the shoulders of these two.
"Oh, me."
Zi Yan snapped out of her daze, her mind still reeling from all the information. The grand title of "Dragon Emperor" felt utterly foreign to her. She just wanted to meet her family, not take on the responsibility of an entire clan.
"Right now, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan is becoming more and more restless, and there is endless internal conflict among the four Dragon Islands. A new Dragon Emperor must inherit the legacy of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan and unify the four Dragon Islands."
Hei Qing pleaded, his voice filled with urgency and desperation.
"I don't want to be the Dragon Emperor. I just want to see my family with my own eyes."
Zi Yan shook her head firmly. In her mind, becoming a Dragon Emperor would mean a mountain of rules and regulations. It would mean she couldn't play and have fun every day. That was a sacrifice she was not willing to make.
"Ah, this!"
Hei Qing's face fell, and he turned a pleading gaze towards Hun Miesheng. He knew that the only person who could persuade Zi Yan was the man she trusted the most.
"Go."
"But I'm all by myself…"
"You are not alone."
Hun Miesheng took Zi Yan's hand, his grip firm and reassuring. His gaze was gentle, yet it carried an unspoken promise. He would be with her.
"Then, okay."
A faint blush appeared on Zi Yan's face, and she showed the demeanor of a young maiden, nodding in compliance.
Hun Miesheng's lips curved into a slight smile.
The Ancient Void Dragon Clan had fallen into his hands.
…
Afterward, Hun Miesheng led Hei Qing back to the Hall of Souls. Hei Qing's eyes widened as he saw the rows of powerful black-robed figures, each exuding an aura of immense power. He finally realized the true identity of the man before him.
He was the Hall Master of the Hall of Souls.
It was rumored that he had already reached the strength of a Dou Sheng Five-Star, and had once single-handedly destroyed a large family in the Central Region. The number of Dou Sheng and Dou Zun level experts in the Hall of Souls was far fewer than in their entire Ancient Void Dragon Clan. However, this one Dou Sheng Five-Star alone was enough to make the entire present-day Ancient Void Dragon Clan tremble in fear.
At the level of a top-tier powerhouse like a Dou Sheng, a numerical advantage was practically useless. A single Dou Sheng could slaughter thousands of opponents below their rank with a single wave of their hand. The absolute power gap was simply insurmountable.
"Little master, when are we leaving."
"The Eagle Phoenix attacked me, and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan will likely make a big move."
Hei Qing looked at Zi Yan, awaiting her command.
Zi Yan, in turn, looked at Hun Miesheng. She was eager to meet her family as well, but she was used to deferring to him for decisions.
"No rush. I still need to take someone else with us."
Hun Miesheng thought for a moment, then suddenly tore open the void, and with a flash of light, led the group inside.
…
Medusa Empire.
Although it had gone through several major battles, with Medusa Queen's Dou Zun strength, the chaos was quickly suppressed. The entire country was once again running smoothly and in an orderly fashion. The peace was unexpected, a stark contrast to the brutal war that had just concluded.
The commercial sector, in particular, was booming. Under the management of Ya Fei, a business group called the Heavenly Soul Chamber of Commerce had risen rapidly, monopolizing more than half of the Medusa Empire in just over half a month. The influx of wealth and goods had revitalized the country, and the citizens, no longer living in fear, were embracing this new era of prosperity.
The only difference was that the rulers were now the Serpentmen.
From then on, the Serpentmen, who had once been rarely seen, began to appear in front of everyone just like normal people. In the past, they would have been met with fear and hostility, but now, a fragile peace was taking root. After gradually adapting to each other, the Serpentmen and humans no longer found each other strange, and their old animosity was quietly dissolving. The two races that had been mortal enemies for centuries were now coexisting in a new, unified empire.
Medusa Queen was feeling a little bored lately. She was used to fighting and killing, so settling down like this was suddenly making her feel unaccustomed to the peace. Her warrior spirit was restless, yearning for the thrill of a battle.
She stood alone on the city wall, her chin resting on her hand, gazing out at the vast expanse of the desert. The cool night wind rustled her hair, but it did little to calm the fire in her heart.
Catching a glimpse of the faint scorch marks that were still visible on the city walls, a certain black-robed figure inexplicably appeared in her mind. That day, the Heavenly Flame had incinerated the city, and the figure who stood like a king was still an unforgettable sight. She had not forgotten his power, his dominance, and the way he had effortlessly subdued her.
The handsome and demonic face seemed to become clearer and clearer in her thoughts.
'Bah!'
Medusa Queen's enchanting and alluring face flushed, a rare sight for the cold and proud queen. 'Why would I think of that guy.' She scolded herself, trying to shake the image from her mind.
"Are you thinking of me."
A slightly charming voice echoed softly in her ear. A pair of large hands had quietly wrapped around her soft waist.
Medusa Queen was slightly startled. She pursed her red lips but ultimately did not struggle. The person behind her simply held her quietly, making no other movements. She was surprised by her own reaction, by the fact that she was not resisting his touch.
"Brother, aren't you going to help Zi Yan become the Dragon Emperor and unify the Ancient Void Dragon Clan."
The young woman in the purple dress suddenly stepped forward and pried Hun Miesheng's hand away. She showed her two cute little canine teeth and grabbed his hand, speaking in an exasperated tone.
"Who is this."
Medusa Queen looked at the delicate and charming young woman with a hint of curiosity in her eyes. The girl was undeniably beautiful, with a lively energy that was completely different from her own.
"My name is Zi Yan, and brother is very good to me!"
Zi Yan lifted her pretty face, her eyes sparkling mischievously.
Medusa Queen glanced at Hun Miesheng with a playful look. She was intrigued by this new development.
Hun Miesheng shook his head helplessly. He had no idea how to explain the situation.
But the next sentence from this little lass almost made him spit out a mouthful of blood.
"I have a baby!"
The moment the words left her mouth, everyone fell into a state of petrification.
Hun Miesheng: "…"
'I'm a man from two lifetimes, and I'm still a virgin. How did I lose my innocence so inexplicably.' He was flabbergasted, his mind completely blank.
He reached out and flicked Zi Yan's small forehead.
"Ow, that hurts!"
Zi Yan rubbed her head, pouting.
"What nonsense are you talking about! Who told you that you get a baby by seeing someone!"
Hun Miesheng glared at the little girl.
"Old man Su Qian told me so!"
Zi Yan's clear eyes were wide with sincerity, her voice completely innocent.
…
Jia Nan Academy.
Su Qian was sleeping leaning on a desk when he suddenly woke up from his dream and sneezed several times in a row.
'Hm.'
'Is someone cursing me.'
…
Hun Miesheng was speechless. 'That old man, Su Qian…'
Medusa Queen watched their expressions and immediately had a few guesses. She tucked a lock of her hair behind her shoulder, and a flirtatious smile appeared on her face.
She leaned in close to Zi Yan's ear and chuckled softly.
"Little sister, you are still too young. You don't understand anything."
Zi Yan bit her little canine teeth and lifted her pretty face.
'I'm not little anymore.' she thought to herself indignantly.
"Cough, cough."
Hun Miesheng cleared his throat twice and quickly got to the point, looking at Medusa Queen.
"I came here this time to take you to the Central Region."
"The Central Region."
Medusa Queen was taken aback. She had never considered leaving her empire.
"Your current strength is already at Dou Zun Six-Star. Do you want to become even stronger."
Hun Miesheng smiled faintly.
"Become stronger."
A flicker of hope appeared in Medusa Queen's eyes. This was the one thing she truly desired.
"If that's the case, then come with me. You have already awakened the bloodline of the Nine-Colored Swallowing Python, and I can help you find the inheritance of the Nine-Colored Swallowing Python."
"As for how much you can improve, that will be up to you."
Hun Miesheng stood with his hands behind his back, quietly watching Medusa Queen, giving her time to consider. He was offering her a path to a power she could only dream of.
"I'll go with you!"
Medusa Queen didn't hesitate for a moment. She was not a woman who was content with a life of peace and tranquility. She yearned for more, for a greater power that would allow her to stand on her own against anyone.
She wanted to pursue a stronger power.
And also to keep up with the person in front of her.
She had to get the inheritance of the Nine-Colored Swallowing Python. It was her destiny, and now, it was a path to a power she couldn't ignore.
"Oh, right. Where is Xiao Yixian."
Hun Miesheng nodded, but when he swept his Soul Power across the entire imperial city, he couldn't find any trace of Xiao Yixian.
(End of Chapter)
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