Even Lao Long and the other two, upon seeing this scene, were filled with joy and happiness.
The entire Dragon Island was celebrating, rejoicing, for the Dragon race had welcomed a supreme Dragon royal, whose innate talent was incredibly heaven-defying, already receiving the Heavenly Dao's blessing.
This was an immense gift. Since the Dragon Island was sealed, this was the first time a Heavenly Dao's blessing had appeared, signifying that the Dragon race's breakthrough of the seal was imminent.
"This is a Heavenly Dao's blessing, a very rare occurrence. Only races with heaven-defying talent can receive such a blessing. I never expected this little one, just born, to possess such potential."
Zhou Yan, watching the divine light descending from the heavens, was also quite surprised. He had initially thought this golden egg would hatch into a king-tier creature.
However, after the golden light faded, Zhou Yan looked at the little creature before him. It wasn't very large, only about the size of an arm, and its entire body emanated a golden glow.
This little dragon's appearance was largely similar to other dragons: horns like a deer, head like a camel, eyes like a rabbit, neck like a snake, belly like a *shen* (a mythical creature), scales like a fish, claws like an eagle, palms like a tiger, and ears like an ox.
This was a five-clawed golden dragon, a symbol of Dragon royalty, a born sovereign, a supreme dragon emperor among sovereigns.
Zhou Yan checked the little golden dragon's quality, and as expected, it was marked with a question mark, its true potential completely hidden.
"It was the right decision to let it follow you. Powerful dragon descendants can only receive the Heavenly Dao's blessing when they become companions to humans. If it hadn't formed a contract with you, this Heavenly Dao's blessing might have been forcefully intercepted."
The Dragon King sighed, mentioning this. The Dragon race's seal was always the culprit hindering their progress, and they were utterly helpless, forced to endure it.
"So powerful, what realm is that Supreme Venerable in? To be able to forcefully intercept even this Heavenly Dao's blessing?" Zhou Yan was very curious upon hearing this.
"According to the ancient records passed down by the Dragon race, that Heavenly Dao Venerable's realm was one of the strongest in the Immortal Realm. As for how strong exactly, there aren't many detailed accounts."
"It's only known that our Dragon King at the time nearly killed him. The other party, harboring a grudge, colluded with two other Venerables and slew our Dragon King."
"Then, fearing the rise of the Dragon race and their subsequent revenge, he established the seal, preventing our race from ascending to the Immortal Realm. This way, that Venerable wouldn't have to worry about any future generations of our race seeking him for revenge."
The Dragon King detailed the ancient events of the Dragon race from tens of millions of years ago. So much time had passed, and no one knew how strong that Venerable was now.
Zhou Yan felt that this matter was not easily resolved. The opponent was a powerhouse from tens of millions of years ago, already one of the strongest in the Immortal Realm back then. After all this time, his strength must have grown considerably.
To completely remove the Dragon race's seal, Zhou Yan had a very long road ahead of him.
"I can only try my best," Zhou Yan could only say.
"That's natural. Without sufficient strength, do not provoke that Supreme Venerable. Our Dragon race has waited for tens of millions of years, and we can afford to wait for a few more." the Dragon King said.
Zhou Yan nodded but felt something was amiss. Was the Dragon King suggesting he needed tens of millions of years to catch up to the opponent's realm?
Zhou Yan was confident in himself. He absolutely wouldn't need that long, but the exact duration would only be known once he reached the Immortal Realm.
The little golden dragon hovered in the air. After absorbing the divine light of the Heavenly Dao, its eyes erupted with a divine glow, then it transformed into a beam of light and flew towards the Dragon King.
"Father King!" The little golden dragon perched on the Dragon King's shoulder.
The little golden dragon had already received the Dragon race's inheritance and understood its mission. It was born for the destiny of the entire Dragon race and would dedicate its life to breaking the Dragon race's seal.
The Dragon King gently stroked the newborn little golden dragon and said, "You bear the hope of the entire Dragon race on your shoulders. Father King hopes you will work hard. Your partner is also an individual with heaven-defying talent. With both of your potentials, you will surely become powerful."
"Father King's time is short. I will not see the moment the Dragon race's seal is broken, but Father King hopes you will work hard, hope you can be patient, and under no circumstances seek out that Supreme Venerable without sufficient strength."
"Your son understands. Your son will always remember his mission."
Although the little golden dragon had just been born, it was very sensible. After all, it had been nurtured by the Dragon King for millions of years. Its actual age was enough to be tens of thousands of generations older than Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan could also sense the little golden dragon's emotions. He truly felt the unspoken reluctance within its heart, akin to a newborn facing the pain of separation from its father.
This was necessary, as there was no other choice.
After a long conversation with the Dragon King, the little golden dragon approached Zhou Yan and said, "From now on, we are partners."
"Of course, I will treat you like my own son... brother," Zhou Yan almost slipped up. Son... the little golden dragon was millions of years older than him, old enough to be called an ancestor, so calling it son was out of the question.
Treating it as a brother was much better, as age wasn't a factor, and it sounded natural.
The little golden dragon didn't dwell on this. It seemed very sensible, but Zhou Yan felt a pang in his heart. The hope of the entire Dragon race rested on its small, seemingly weak shoulders.
Zhou Yan gently petted the little golden dragon's head and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely help you. We are too weak now, but we can grow. We will slowly become stronger until the moment we can break the Dragon race's seal."
"Yes, let's work hard together," the little golden dragon also said to Zhou Yan.
Although the little golden dragon's actual age was millions of years, in essence, it was just born.
However, it was incredibly sensible and intelligent, showing no tears of farewell, only a resolute belief. Yet, Zhou Yan could feel the suppressed reluctance within its heart.
This was a little golden dragon that evoked pity.
"Dragon King, aren't you going to give your son a name?" Zhou Yan placed the little golden dragon on his shoulder.
"You choose the name. In the days to come, you will spend them together," the Dragon King replied.
"Then let's call him Jin Ye, symbolizing brilliant radiance and hope," Zhou Yan thought for a moment and gave the little dragon a name.
"Jin Ye." The Dragon King nodded with great satisfaction upon hearing the name and said, "Good, from now on, my son shall be called Jin Ye!"
"Jin Ye, I like this name too," the little golden dragon said.