"Is this stone door the entrance to Ancient Emperor Tuoshe's cave abode?"
"As expected of a Dou Di cave abode—it's truly spectacular!"
The women were filled with awe. It was their first time seeing such a grand and majestic stone door.
Even Qi Lin nodded slightly, feeling that this stone door was rather imposing.
Zhu Kun shook his head and smiled. "Unfortunately, even if we know that the opportunity left behind by Ancient Emperor Tuoshe lies beyond this door, without the key, we still can't get in."
Zi Yan frowned. "Is there really no other way?"
On the way here, she had heard Zhu Kun mention that he was trapped in this place. Unless someone gathered all the ancient jade pieces and completely opened the Ancient Emperor Cave Abode, his task would not be considered complete, and he would be unable to leave this space for good.
Although Zi Yan had still not completely forgiven Zhu Kun, the relationship between father and daughter had eased considerably. Instinctively, she did not want Zhu Kun to remain trapped here.
Zhu Kun let out a long sigh.
"Other than gathering the ancient jade, there is no other way."
Suddenly, his expression froze. "Of course, if I could break through to Dou Di, I could also open this stone door."
After saying that, he shook his head again and said regretfully, "Unfortunately, I've remained at the Half-Emperor realm for countless years. Though I'm only one step away from breaking through to Dou Di, that single step is the difference between heaven and earth. I lack something of vital importance."
"Half-Emperor!"
The women cried out in shock.
They had expected Zhu Kun to be strong, but they had never imagined that he would be this powerful.
Half-Emperor!
The title alone showed just how close this