**Chapter 153: The Three Great Treasures of the Ancient Dragon Tribe!**

"The stuff I discarded!" Zhukun's disdainful voice became the last memory of the North Dragon King.

With the deaths of the three Great Dragon Kings, the thousands of years of internal split within the Ancient Dragon Tribe finally ended.

Zhukun scanned the kneeling crowd and solemnly ordered, "Zhuhuo, you and the others quickly head to the three Great Dragon Islands to find those who still harbor rebellious thoughts. If anyone refuses to repent..."

"Kill without mercy!" 

"Understood!" Zhuhuo and the others exclaimed with excitement. The unification of the Ancient Dragon Tribe was imminent, fulfilling a long-cherished wish. How could they not be excited?

With Zhuhuo, a two-star Dou Saint, leading the charge along with the powerhouses who had already pledged allegiance, they thoroughly swept through and reorganized the three Great Dragon Islands.

Sighing, Zhukun turned to Jiang Yun and the others, speaking righteously, "Did you see that? A leader of a force who fails to appear causes internal chaos. No matter how powerful the force, it will collapse. In the future, take extra care of your own safety and do not act recklessly!"

The group exchanged glances, barely holding back laughter at Zhukun's awkward attempt to change the subject.

Seeing the barely contained amusement, Zhukun could no longer stand it and hurriedly said, "I need to unify the four Dragon Islands. The strength of those kids isn't enough, I have to personally intervene!"

After hastily saying this, Zhukun flew toward the four Great Dragon Islands.

Inside the grand and majestic hall, Zhukun looked at the Dragon Emperor's throne with a complex expression. Under the expectant gazes of the Ancient Dragon Tribe members, he slowly sat down.

"Greetings to the Dragon Emperor!" 

As Zhukun took his seat, the Dragon Tribe elders in the hall excitedly bowed to him.

"Rise," Zhukun calmly waved.

On one side of the hall, Jiang Yun and the others watched the scene, with excitement flashing in Ziyan's eyes.

Jiang Yun surveyed the crowd. Among those standing in the hall were half-saint level elders; other Dou Zuns didn't have the qualification to be there.

As everyone stood up, Zhukun looked at Zhuhuo, ordering, "Zhuhuo, ring the Dragon Bell and bring those scoundrels back from the void. If they don't return within two years, they need not come back. By then, I will personally 'fetch' them from the void!"

Zhukun said this with a stern face, and at the end, he rarely showed a hint of anger.

"Understood!" Zhuhuo immediately responded, silently mourning the senior predecessors in his heart, knowing that the Old Dragon Emperor was furious. Who would be the first senior to return?

After giving instructions, Zhukun waved his hand, "Dismissed. Resolve your private grudges during this time. When those guys return, I don't want any internal conflicts within the Ancient Dragon Tribe!"

Unifying the four Dragon Islands was not as simple as merging them on the surface!

Though currently, Zhukun's was the only voice within the Ancient Dragon Tribe, he couldn't immediately dissolve the personal grudges that had built up over thousands of years of conflict. That would require the passage of time.

"Ziyan, prepare yourself. In a few days, I will perform the bloodline cleansing for you. After the cleansing, your strength will likely progress rapidly!"

As everyone else departed, Zhukun turned to Ziyan, speaking softly.

"Understood, Father," Ziyan nodded lightly.

Zhukun then looked at Jiang Yun and his group, asking, "Jiang Yun, do you have any plans next?"

Medusa, Qinglin, and Xiao Yixian exchanged glances and looked to Jiang Yun. They weren't familiar with Zhongzhou and would rely on Jiang Yun for decisions.

Before Jiang Yun could speak, Ziyan quickly interjected, "Of course, we'll stay on the Dragon Island!" She then looked at Zhukun, saying, "Xiao Yun is an 8th-rank alchemist. He can refine various pills for Dragon Island. Father, you wouldn't be so stingy, right?"

Zhukun was a bit embarrassed. Was he that stingy?

With the resources of Dragon Island, supporting Jiang Yun and the others was not an issue, even if it included a resource-devouring Nine-Colored Sky Swallowing Python. After all, every Taixu Ancient Dragon was akin to a resource-devouring beast.

He had merely asked out of courtesy, having a hunch that Jiang Yun wouldn't stay in one place for long. Jiang Yun was a young man with aspirations!

Sure enough, Jiang Yun softly said, "Dragon Island has just unified. The powerful ones in the void will soon return. Uncle, you will surely be very busy. Ziyan, you will also soon enter seclusion. Besides, the outside world is more suitable for our growth than Dragon Island."

"Why?" Ziyan immediately protested.

"You can come find us after completing the bloodline cleansing. Qinglin's Three-Flower Green Snake Pupils grow fastest in the Beast Domain, where the Nine-Serene Deep Earth Python resides. As for Medusa, the Nine-Serene Deep Earth Python's territory is also suitable for her. Xiao Yixian needs to sense the Bodhi Ancient Tree..."

Seeing the anxious Ziyan, Jiang Yun patiently explained.

"Nine-Serene Deep Earth Python is one of the three great demonic beasts of the beast world, with several Dou Saints among them. It's too dangerous for you to go!" Ziyan argued, face stern.

Zhukun intervened, saying, "Ziyan, there is no need to worry. I will assign a Dou Saint elder to accompany Jiang Yun and the others. Besides, having a Dou Saint nearby will make traveling between Dragon Island and the continent more convenient."

Hearing this, Ziyan was overjoyed. She leaped into Jiang Yun's arms, happily exclaiming, "That's wonderful!"

Witnessing this, Zhukun felt speechless. Clearly, he was the one resolving problems, yet Jiang Yun benefited.

Should he tie Jiang Yun to the Dragon Island, making him tirelessly refine pills for three years?

Jiang Yun was also touched. His future father-in-law was impressive! Casually deploying a Dou Saint!

He had anticipated Zhukun might assign an Ancient Dragon Tribe member for protection but had only expected a nine-turn Dou Zun at most, not a Dou Saint.

As for why he didn't turn the three Great Dragon Kings' corpses into Dou Saint puppets, it was because following the unification of the Dragon Island, Zhukun had turned them into ashes—true oblivion.

The Dragon Island's split couldn't mean punishing everyone involved. Otherwise, besides the East Dragon Island, the other three islands wouldn't have many people left.

Therefore, the three Dragon Kings were appropriately singled out for punishment!

"Thank you, Uncle!" Jiang Yun bowed deeply to Zhukun.

Zhukun waved his hand, emitting a profound space force, instantly pressing Jiang Yun's bowing hands down.

"Hmm, set out in a few days. I'll prepare some gifts for you," Zhukun said after a moment of thought, keeping the contents a mystery.

Full of curiosity, the group left and headed to their assigned residences by Zhukun.

Within the hazy space, an ancient aura pervaded. The sky overhead seemed infected by this ancientness, with thick clouds hanging low, creating a scene resembling an artistic masterpiece, imparting a mysterious, profound feeling.

The stillness was shattered by the sound of footsteps. Zhukun led Jiang Yun and the others quietly deeper inside.

"Father, where are you taking Xiao Yun and the others?" In the group, Ziyan, holding Jiang Yun's hand, couldn't help but ask curiously.

"The Ancient Dragon Tribe has three great treasure sites. The first is the Dragon Tomb, where our fallen tribe members are interred," Zhukun explained, then continued, "Of course, the rebellious dragons don't qualify. The Dragon Tomb houses countless powerful tribe members. After their fall, their dragon energy permeates the tomb, making it an excellent place for body refinement. Every Taixu Ancient Dragon has one chance to enter in their lifetime. Further entries depend on contributions."

Hearing this, the group nodded. The more powerful the magical beast, the more they valued whether their tribe members' bodies roamed outside. Like the Sky Demon Phoenix—touching their tribe member's corpse would invite the entire clan's hunt.

The Ancient Dragon Tribe was the same!

"Besides the Dragon Tomb, our tribe has the Dragon Blood Pool, as the name suggests. Formed from the blood of our powerhouses, bathing in it has the effects of cleansing and enhancing the body. It's only accessible to those with great merits. This is our destination."

Zhukun glanced at Jiang Yun and the others. For the Taixu Ancient Dragon tribe, bringing back the old Dragon Emperor Zhukun and the tribe's princess was already a huge favor.

Moreover...

Zhukun's decisions were unchallenged!

After mentioning these two treasure sites, Zhukun fell silent, prompting Ziyan's curiosity, "What's the third one?"

Everyone turned their gaze to Zhukun, whose expression turned complicated, eyes flashing with reminiscence. After a while, he sighed, "That place is too 'distant' for our tribe. I don't know if one could enter it in my lifetime."

Turning to Ziyan with a serious look, Zhukun said, "Ziyan, I hope that person will be you!"

Making her more puzzled, Ziyan nodded subconsciously upon seeing her father's intense gaze.

Jiang Yun and his group were equally bewildered about the significance of this third treasure site.

Regaining his composure, Zhukun said, "Let's go. We're almost there."

"Xiao Yun..." Ziyan worriedly looked at Jiang Yun.

"Don't fret. When the boat reaches the bridgehead, it naturally straightens. We'll know when it's time," Jiang Yun gently rubbed Ziyan's head, offering a reassuring smile.

"Alright."

As they ventured deeper, the group's expressions turned serious, feeling an ancient pressure within the space.

That pressure slowed the air's flow, even weighing down their Dou Qi.

"We're here," Zhukun's solemn voice broke the silence as the group stared ahead.

Appearing before them was a shattered land. A deep abyss, about ten thousand meters wide, stretched ahead, its blackness seemingly bottomless, resembling a demon's lair, sending chills down their spines.

"Where's the blood pool?" Xiao Yixian asked, puzzled by the empty abyss.

Qinglin and Medusa also frowned, looking around.

Only Jiang Yun and Ziyan, frowning, were thoughtful as they stared at the abyss.

Zhukun chuckled at their reactions, waving his sleeve. Suddenly, the abyss vanished, revealing a colossal pool filled with violet-red liquid.

As the liquid churned, ancient dragons ascended, their clear, resounding dragon roars faintly heard.

A dense, exotic aroma wafted, agitating their blood.

"Incredible, using a spatial layer. The Taixu Ancient Dragon's spatial talent is truly admirable!" Medusa's violet eyes slightly narrowed, envying the Taixu Ancient Dragon's bloodline for the first time.

"You'll train here. Endure as much as you can. If it's too much, don't push yourself," Zhukun advised Jiang Yun and the others after unlocking the Dragon Blood Pool.

"Thank you, Uncle!" Jiang Yun and the others chorused in gratitude.

"Ziyan, come with me for the bloodline cleansing," Zhukun then said.

"Alright," Ziyan listlessly replied, then perked up, looking at Jiang Yun, "Xiao Yun, I don't know how long I'll be in seclusion, but when you leave, I'll find you on the mainland. Don't slack off, or I'll subdue you with one hand!"

Seeing her playfulness eased the farewell gloom. Smiling, Jiang Yun said, "With a master like Uncle on Dragon Island, learn well. Don't rush to leave. I'll visit often."

Ziyan nodded earnestly, looking at Jiang Yun with a sparkle in her eyes. Catching a mischievous look at Medusa, she swiftly grabbed Jiang Yun's neck, pressing her lips against his in an unexpected kiss.

Stunned by the sudden softness, Jiang Yun initially wanted to hold back, mindful of Zhukun's presence. But Ziyan's force was surprisingly strong.

He then embraced her slender waist.

"Humph!" Two disgruntled huffs sounded as Medusa and Zhukun turned away, fists clenched in silent fury.

Meanwhile, Qinglin and Xiao Yixian blushed, keenly watching Jiang Yun and Ziyan entwined.