"Am I… a Void Ancient Dragon?" Zi Yan murmured, stunned. After all this time, she finally knew her true form, and her heart was filled with complex emotions.
"That's right. The Void Ancient Dragon Clan naturally controls spatial power, and their physical strength is incomparably formidable." Xiao Tian gently stroked Zi Yan's dazed little face and nodded.
"And you are not an ordinary Void Ancient Dragon. You possess the royal bloodline of the Void Ancient Dragon Clan."
Everyone's eyes widened at his words. Royal bloodline—that essentially meant being of the clan's legitimate ruling line.
"I didn't expect this little one to have such a significant background." Medusa turned and pinched Zi Yan's cheek, never imagining that the mischievous girl before her had such a terrifying identity.
"Hmph, what's the use of that? I've been out here for so long, and I haven't seen anyone come looking for me. I don't care about any royalty. I just needed to know my true form."
Zi Yan didn't care about the so-called Dragon Emperor title at all, and even held some resentment toward the Void Ancient Dragon Clan. However, deep down, there was still a faint hope of meeting her kin—of finding her family among them.
"Then where is the Void Ancient Dragon Clan?" Zi Yan asked, blinking her big eyes.
"Central Plains, Beast Region, Dragon Island. Due to the Void Ancient Dragon Clan's extremely strong spatial talent, their residence is basically within a void space, similar to a small world, making it very difficult to find. Moreover, the Void Ancient Dragon Clan is also the most mysterious—they generally remain detached from the world."
Xiao Tian spoke indifferently.
"Doesn't that mean we can't find them?" Zi Yan said, her voice tinged with disappointment.
Everyone understood what Zi Yan meant by "them," and they kindly comforted her.
"Little Zi Yan, you still have us—your family—right here."
The Little Fairy Doctor's words immediately brought Zi Yan back to life. She nodded heavily.
Yes, she had many relatives and friends here, and everyone doted on her even more.
"Actually, you don't need to deliberately look for them. Or rather, there's no need to look at all," Xiao Tian said slowly.
"What do you mean? Can Zi Yan not go back? Or is Dragon Island not suitable for her to return to? Will it be detrimental to her?" Medusa frowned and asked, her hand tightening slightly in nervousness.
"No, it's because as long as Zi Yan appears within a certain range of the Central Plains, something within the legitimate Void Ancient Dragon Clan will sense her presence, and they will send people to bring her back."
Xiao Huiying patted her chest, completely relaxed. "Master, you really… you only say half of what you mean. You almost scared us to death."
"Exactly, exactly. People like you should be buried alive."
"…"
The women verbally attacked Xiao Tian. Some even started physically disciplining him, and someone took advantage of the chaos to grope his vitals.
"Zi Yan, you will have to go back sooner or later. I want to tell you about the situation on Dragon Island so you can be prepared." Xiao Tian didn't mind the mischievous hands and instead looked seriously at Zi Yan.
Seeing Xiao Tian's serious expression, Zi Yan nodded earnestly. Everyone else also stopped their playful antics and focused on him.
"Due to the Dragon Emperor's departure, Dragon Island split into four Dragon Islands: East, West, South, and North. Besides East Dragon Island, which has always supported the legitimate Dragon Emperor, the Dragon Kings of the other three islands all want to be the leader. After you return, you must be careful of the people from these three islands. They might try to use you to ascend the Dragon Emperor's throne."
Zi Yan's entire demeanor changed upon hearing this. "It's that complicated? I'm not going back!"
"You don't have a choice in this. We will be going to the Central Plains in the future, and you won't be able to avoid them then. Moreover, only by returning to Dragon Island can you legitimately learn the Void Ancient Dragon's Dou Techniques and knowledge, which will allow you to better resolve your current state."
Here, Xiao Tian told a small lie. Zi Yan would only remain in her enlarged form permanently once she fully entered her mature stage.
Xiao Tian had also tried giving Zi Yan a Transformation Pill, but it had no effect. He figured it must be because Zi Yan was currently in her growth stage. Magical beasts had longer lifespans and couldn't be judged by human standards.
Upon hearing about growing larger, Zi Yan's eyes lit up. Growing larger was her biggest wish at the moment. She still fondly remembered those few minutes of being big last time.
"Then I want to go back! No one can stop me! Let's go—we'll set off for the Central Plains right now!" Zi Yan declared with a determined face.
"See? You're impatient again."
Xiao Tian flicked Zi Yan's forehead, making her eyes well up with tears from the pain.
"Why did you flick me? Look, it's all swollen! You have to compensate me with many, many pills."
Zi Yan tugged at Xiao Tian's collar, pouting.
"Alright, alright. I'll refine them for you. I'll let you eat to your heart's content." His little wife—he had to spoil her.
"Then I'll reluctantly forgive you." Zi Yan wore an expression of successful scheming.
"Then which force does Xun'er belong to?" Yun Yun asked curiously, remembering that Xun'er had returned to the Central Plains.
"Xun'er actually belongs to the most powerful force—the Gu Family, one of the Ancient Eight Clans."
"Ancient Eight Clans? Why haven't I heard of them? Aren't there only One Palace, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, and Four Pavilions in the Central Plains?" Han Yue was hearing this term for the first time and was completely confused.
The more she listened today, the more she realized how unfathomable the Central Plains was. She had only heard of those eleven top forces.
"The Ancient Eight Clans are above the eleven forces you mentioned. They are mostly reclusive."
"Wait, what are you two talking about? We're all confused."
Ya Fei heard the unfamiliar terms and was completely bewildered, interjecting with her question.
Medusa and the others also looked back and forth between the two.
"Yue Er, tell them about the distribution of forces in the Central Plains. That way, they'll at least have some idea when we go there."
Han Yue stood up upon hearing this and smiled slightly at her sisters. "The entire Central Plains is divided into five regions: East, West, South, North, and Central. For example, the Beast Region is located in the Southern Region, and the Han Family is in Tianbei City, located in the Northern Region…"
Han Yue briefly explained the distribution of the regions. After listening, the women's gazes all turned to Zi Yan.
Zi Yan, being scrutinized by everyone, looked around in confusion, pointing to herself as if to say: *Me? What about me?*
"It's nothing to do with you. Yue Er, please continue." Medusa reached out and ruffled Zi Yan's head, gesturing for Han Yue to proceed.
"And the first-class forces in the Central Plains are One Palace, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, and Four Pavilions. The Palace is the Hall of Souls, the Tower is the Alchemist holy land Pill Tower, the Two Sects are the Flower Sect and the Heavenly Ming Sect, the Three Valleys are Burning Flame Valley, Ice River Valley, and Sound Valley, and the Four Pavilions are the Starfall Pavilion, Myriad Sword Pavilion, Wind and Thunder Pavilion, and Yellow Spring Pavilion. I'll tell you about their residences…"
After listening to Han Yue, the Little Fairy Doctor and the others immediately understood the distribution of forces in the Central Plains. A rough map of the region instantly formed in their minds.
"What about their strength?" Medusa was more concerned about their power levels, as this would better enable them to expand Xiao Tian's Boundless Heaven Divine Palace.
This Queen will conquer a vast empire for Xiao Tian.