Because Ji Chen had been overly generous.
Ji Chen would cover the substantial commission for hundreds of dragons from the profits of the Gloria Elf Treasury. Even just the portion allocated to Ji Chen amounted to an astronomical sum, based on their estimate of Gloria's wealth.
Facing such a generous reward, a sum that could allow one to hide in their comfortable nest for decades or even centuries, Dragon Island and the dragons readily agreed to these terms.
In the days that followed, dozens or even hundreds of dragons arrived daily from all directions, their majestic presence and echoing roars filling the air across the sea.
The residents of the Ocean Crown and other outsiders were truly amazed; they had never seen such a large gathering of dragons in one place before.
