Zhu Kun!

This mysterious creature was entirely violet-gold in color, its body covered in cold scales that exuded an ancient, steel-like solidity.

Gu He floated in the void. Even with his eyesight, he could not see the creature's full form. One could only imagine how unbelievably immense it was; perhaps even the combined bulk of several thousand Black Scaled Cold Flood Dragons would not compare.

Though he had long prepared himself mentally, when Gu He suddenly discovered that the dark space beneath him was occupied by such a colossal creature, one seemingly capable of swallowing heaven and devouring earth, he was still deeply shaken.

Forcibly suppressing the tremor in his heart, Gu He began carefully observing the mysterious creature below.

At that moment, as if it had sensed Gu He's arrival, the enormous creature below suddenly gave a slight shudder.

"Hiss!"

The next instant, within the dark void, a pair of enormous eyes that had been closed for a long time abruptly opened!

Those eyes were faintly red, their pupils layered atop one another. Just those two eyes alone were hundreds of times larger than Gu He's entire body!

The moment those eyes opened, they locked onto Gu He. At the same time, an incomparably terrifying pressure directly enveloped him, making him feel as though his body could not move.

Shrouded by that terrifying pressure, Gu He had no thought of resisting and simply remained where he was.

"Those who trespass into the tomb... do you possess the Ancient Jade?"

Suddenly, a voice that made even space tremble echoed out.

Hearing the voice, Gu He glanced at the pair of enormous eyes in the darkness. At that moment, they stared at him with cold indifference, without the slightest ripple in their gaze.

"I do not have the Ancient Jade, but I brought you..."

"You do not have the Ancient Jade?"

Before Gu He could finish speaking, the enormous creature abruptly interrupted him.

Disappointment and cold killing intent seeped from those enormous eyes.

"Not good!"

Sensing those emotions, Gu He's expression drastically changed. He swiftly took out the drop of crimson blood he had obtained from Zi Yan.

"If you do not have it, then stay here."

The indifferent voice rang out again. Then the entire space suddenly rippled as a dazzling violet-gold seal fiercely blasted toward Gu He.

"Zhu Kun, do you no longer recognize your daughter's aura?!"

Under that violet-gold seal, all space around Gu He was sealed, leaving him unable to move in the slightest. At this critical moment, Gu He nearly exhausted all his strength to shout those words.

The next instant, just as the violet-gold seal was about to blast Gu He apart, it suddenly shattered. The drop of Zi Yan's blood that Gu He had taken out had somehow already been taken away by the enormous creature below.

"My child's aura!"

Just as Gu He let out a breath of relief, a delighted voice entered his ears.

"Speak! How do you possess my child's blood, and how do you know this Emperor's name?!"

However, a somewhat furious voice soon followed.

"Zhu Kun, your daughter is now my disciple! As for why I know of your existence, I cannot tell you for the time being." Facing that terrifying roar capable of tearing space apart, Gu He spoke slowly.

"My daughter is your disciple?"

Although Zhu Kun was filled with suspicion toward Gu He's words, he had no way to verify them at present.

"Then do you know where my daughter is now?" Zhu Kun asked anxiously.

Gu He replied calmly, "Your daughter is in a very safe place."

Once Zhu Kun learned of Zi Yan's existence, Gu He knew that the initiative was already in his hands.

"A very safe place... where is that?" Zhu Kun muttered softly, though his voice was still incomparably loud.

"There is no need to tell you that. Even if you knew, it would be of no use!" Gu He said firmly.

"Do you think that, because you possess my daughter's essence blood, this Emperor would not dare touch you?" After asking twice without receiving the answer he wanted, Zhu Kun's tone began to turn gloomy.

"Do you dare touch me? You cannot even leave this Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion right now, can you?" Upon hearing the threat, Gu He fearlessly met those enormous pupils with his gaze.

I never expected this person to know that I cannot leave the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion!

Hearing Gu He's words, Zhu Kun was profoundly shaken.

"Who exactly are you? This Emperor has remained here for countless years. Even those people from back then would find me somewhat unfamiliar upon seeing me, yet you called this Emperor's name without a moment's hesitation." After a brief silence, Zhu Kun forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart and spoke thoughtfully.

"Gu He," Gu He replied blandly.

Gu He?

His surname is Gu!

Could he be from the Gu Clan?!

Hearing Gu He's name, Zhu Kun pondered for a moment before his enormous eyes swept over Gu He once more.

After a while, Zhu Kun's eyes revealed a hint of suspicion. "Strange. You do not possess the Battle Emperor Bloodline. Could it be that you are not from the Gu Clan?"

"Who told you I was from the Gu Clan? Gu He is Gu He, a unique existence in this world." Hearing Zhu Kun's doubtful words, Gu He shrugged and replied casually.

"Then how did you find this place?" Zhu Kun continued asking.

"Enough, Zhu Kun. I know you have many questions right now, but I will say the same thing: there are matters I cannot tell you yet. You only need to know that your daughter is now my disciple and that she is doing very well," Gu He explained patiently.

Hearing Gu He's words, Zhu Kun fell silent once again.

After a long while, Zhu Kun seemed to have figured something out and softly said, "You must have come here for the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion. Unfortunately, without the Ancient Jade, no one can enter."

"Though the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion does hold some attraction for me, it was not the purpose of my visit," Gu He stated directly.

"Your goal is not the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion? Then what is it?" Zhu Kun asked curiously.

Gu He chuckled. "To be honest, I originally came here merely to see Tou She Ancient God's cave mansion. Later, a small incident occurred, and I thought I would come take a look at your place to see whether there was anything that could strengthen Zi Yan's body."

"Zi Yan?"

"Is that my child's name?"

At that moment, upon learning Zi Yan's name, Zhu Kun's pair of extremely imposing pupils softened almost instantly.

"That's right." Gu He nodded.

"This Emperor can give you the thing you mentioned that can strengthen Zi Yan's body. However, if one day I discover that you have lied, then even if I must pursue you to the ends of heaven and earth, I will tear you to pieces."