136: The power of the Dragon Emperor, the origin returns to its place

The Dragon Emperor's true form descended, and the vast Dragon's Might of a Five-Star Dou Zun Peak enveloped the entire Dragon God Palace square like a tangible entity!

His golden dragon body stretched across the sky, scales bristling, each one inscribed with ancient runes, exuding an supreme majesty that seemed to suppress all heavens.

Beneath his dragon claws, space collapsed inch by inch, and Rebel Leader and the Two Elders of the Soul Hall were like fallen leaves in a fierce wind, looking utterly disheveled!

"Old fellow... you actually recovered your strength?!" Rebel Leader coughed up blood, his eyes filled with incredulous shock and venom.

He had painstakingly plotted for many years, on the verge of success, only for it to be ruined by the variable of Xiao Chen!

"Traitor, die!" The Dragon Emperor's eyes blazed with fury, giving his opponent no chance to breathe.

He opened his dragon maw, and a golden dragon breath, condensed to its extreme, burst forth!

Where the dragon breath passed, all things were annihilated, carrying a brilliant righteousness that purified all evil, heading straight for Rebel Leader!

"Netherworld Corroding Heaven Shield!" Rebel Leader roared, burning his essence blood, a mixture of death qi and dragon blood condensing into a massive shield covered in hideous ghost faces!

"Screech—!"

The dragon breath struck the shield, emitting a piercing, corrosive sound!

The ghost faces let out shrill wails, the shield vibrated violently, and cracks spread rapidly!

It only held for a few breaths before shattering with a boom!

The dragon breath, its momentum undiminished, slammed heavily into Rebel Leader's body!

"Ah—!" Rebel Leader let out a tragic scream, his dragon scale battle armor shattered, and his body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily against a distant mountain wall.

His aura instantly withered to the extreme, and he completely lost his combat ability!

"Go!" The Two Elders of the Soul Hall saw the unfavorable situation and, without hesitation, tore open space to flee!

With the Dragon Emperor having recovered his strength, they were no match for him!

"You think you can come and go as you please? What do you take my Ancient Dragon Island for!" The Dragon Emperor snorted coldly.

With a sweep of his dragon tail, a spatial barrier spanning heaven and earth instantly formed, sealing off their retreat!

At the same time, his dragon claws extended again, five fingers like mountains, covering them from above!

"Soul Hall Secret Art, Blood Soul Escape!" One of the Two Netherworld Elders gritted his teeth and crushed a blood-colored jade pendant.

His body erupted with a flash of blood light, his speed instantly skyrocketed, and he forcibly broke through the spatial barrier's blockade, transforming into a streak of blood light and vanishing into the sky!

The other, however, was a step too slow and was firmly clutched by the dragon claw!

"No!!!" That Soul Hall Heavenly Venerable let out a desperate roar.

Under the Dragon Emperor's terrifying grip, his protective death qi instantly collapsed, and his body shattered inch by inch like porcelain, even his soul being crushed by the Dragon Emperor's Dragon's Might!

A Five-Star Dou Zun, fallen!

In an instant, the rebel leader Rebel Leader was severely wounded and captured, and of the Two Elders of the Soul Hall, one died and one fled!

The might of the Dragon Emperor was terrifying indeed!

"Your Majesty's divine might!" Qing Zhi was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes, leading the remaining loyal Dragon Clan warriors to kneel on the ground.

Feng Xian also breathed a sigh of relief, looking at the Dragon Emperor with awe.

The Dragon Emperor's massive dragon eyes swept over the messy battlefield below and the trembling rebels, his voice majestic yet with a hint of fatigue: "The rebellion has been quelled.

Those who surrender will not be killed!

Imprison all rebels in Dragon Prison, awaiting judgment!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Qing Zhi acknowledged the order and immediately led his people to clean up the battlefield.

The Dragon Emperor's massive body slowly shrank, transforming into a middle-aged man in golden robes, with a majestic but slightly pale face, and landed back in front of the Dragon God Palace.

He looked at Xiao Chen, who walked out from the depths of the divine palace, a hint of complexity and gratitude flashing in his eyes.

"Young friend, the Ancient Dragon Island's crisis this time is all thanks to you." The Dragon Emperor's voice softened considerably, "If you hadn't activated the power of the dragon phoenix origin fruit to help this emperor temporarily recover, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

"Your Majesty overstates it; this junior merely did his humble part." Xiao Chen bowed respectfully, neither arrogant nor servile.

He could feel that while the Dragon Emperor was grateful, the pride of being the Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon still existed.

The Dragon Emperor looked deeply at Xiao Chen, especially at the faint dark golden clan mark on his forehead, and slowly said, "You possess the Xiao Clan bloodline and can also resonate with the dragon phoenix origin fruit.

It seems... you are the fated person."

"Fated person?" Xiao Chen's heart stirred.

The Dragon Emperor waved his hand to set up a sound-insulating barrier and said in a deep voice, "Presumably, you also sensed some information from the origin fruit.

The dragon phoenix origin fruit is of great importance; it is not only one of the opportunities to break through to Dou Di but also concerns a catastrophe that may sweep across the continent."

He looked up at the distant void, his eyes grave: "In the late ancient times, Outer Realm Heavenly Demons invaded, and the Dou Qi Continent suffered greatly.

Although they were eventually repelled, their root cause was not eliminated.

The Soul Clan... no, it should be called the Soul Hall now, its background is probably inextricably linked with the Outer Realm Heavenly Demons.

They covet the dragon phoenix origin fruit not merely to create a 'false emperor,' but very likely to use the chaotic power contained within this fruit to open or stabilize some kind of passage to the Outer Realm Demon World!"

Xiao Chen's pupils constricted!

The Soul Hall's objective was actually so terrifying?!

If they succeeded, the entire continent would fall into eternal damnation!

"Therefore, the dragon phoenix origin fruit must never fall into the hands of the Soul Hall!" The Dragon Emperor stated decisively, "This emperor will re-seal it, awaiting the appearance of the true fated one who can control it.

And you..." He looked at Xiao Chen, "Your growth speed is beyond imagination.

Perhaps in the future, the heavy responsibility of protecting the continent will need to be borne by you."

Xiao Chen felt a heavy weight on his shoulders, but his eyes were incredibly firm: "This junior will definitely do his utmost!"

The Dragon Emperor nodded with satisfaction, took out a dragon-shaped jade pendant and a small jade bottle, and handed them to Xiao Chen: "This 'Dragon Emperor Token' is given to you.

With this token, you can command the peripheral forces of Ancient Dragon Island and receive one assistance from our clan.

The jade bottle contains a drop of 'dragon phoenix essence blood,' which this emperor condensed from a wisp of the origin fruit's aura in his early years.

It will be of great benefit to you in refining your bloodline and enhancing your physical body, consider it a small token of my gratitude."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Xiao Chen received them solemnly.

The Dragon Emperor Token represented the friendship of Ancient Dragon Island, and the dragon phoenix essence blood was an invaluable treasure!

"Now that matters here are settled, you two should leave as soon as possible." The Dragon Emperor said, "The Soul Hall suffered heavy losses this time and will certainly not let it go.

Ancient Dragon Island needs time to recuperate and will be sealed off for a period.

The troubles in the outside world will have to be dealt with by yourselves."

Xiao Chen and Feng Xian exchanged glances, knowing that the Dragon Emperor's words were true.

Their continued presence here might only bring trouble to Ancient Dragon Island.

"Your Majesty, take care.

This junior bids farewell!" Xiao Chen and Feng Xian bowed.

The Dragon Emperor waved his sleeve, and a spatial passage opened, leading directly to the outer regions of Ancient Dragon Island.

Xiao Chen and Feng Xian stepped into the passage, their figures disappearing.

Looking in the direction they departed, the Dragon Emperor's gaze was distant, and he murmured to himself, "Xiao Clan boy... I hope you can grow up quickly.

Time is running out..."

...Outside Ancient Dragon Island, in the Void Sea.

Xiao Chen and Feng Xian's figures appeared.

Looking back, Ancient Dragon Island was already enveloped by an even thicker layer of chaotic mist, completely cut off from the outside world.

"This trip to Ancient Dragon Island was truly thrilling." Feng Xian sighed, "Brother Xiao, you saved me again."

"Brother Feng is too polite; we fought side by side, so there's no need to distinguish between us." Xiao Chen smiled, feeling the surging energy emanating from the drop of dragon phoenix essence blood within him, and his more purified Xiao Clan bloodline.

His heart swelled with heroic spirit.

After this battle, his strength had greatly advanced, and he had more confidence in future challenges.

"What are your plans next?" Feng Xian asked.

Xiao Chen's gaze turned towards the Central Territory, his eyes sharp: "Back to the Pill Tower!

The Soul Hall's 'Emperor Hunting Plan' has already revealed its true intentions.

We must quickly inform Master of the intelligence from Ancient Dragon Island and unite all forces to counter the Soul Hall's conspiracy!"

"Good! I'll return to the Pill Tower with you!" Feng Xian nodded.

The two no longer delayed, transforming into streaks of light and speeding towards the Pill Tower Holy Domain.

However, they did not know that an even greater storm was quietly brewing in the Central Territory.

The Soul Hall's defeat on Ancient Dragon Island did not make them restrain themselves; instead, it made them even more frenzied!

A more insidious and vicious net, targeting Xiao Chen and the Pill Tower, was slowly tightening...

The sky of the Central Territory was about to become even more turbulent because of Xiao Chen's return from Ancient Dragon Island!