Zhu Kun's Confidence

"Zi Yan, since he's being so sincere, how about we forgive him for now?"

At this moment, Jiang Xing, standing beside Zi Yan, also gave her a way to step down.

Zhu Kun looked at Zi Yan ingratiatingly, longing for her forgiveness.

Zi Yan said, "All right, then. I'll forgive you for now."

After receiving Zi Yan's forgiveness, Zhu Kun was overjoyed.

At the same time, he did not forget to cast Jiang Xing a grateful look.

If not for Jiang Xing, let alone earning his daughter's forgiveness, he would not even have been able to see his own daughter.

"Zi Yan, can you come a little closer to Father? Let Father take a good look at you."

Zhu Kun had already reached the farthest point he could leave the mansion.

So, in order to get a good look at his daughter, he wanted Zi Yan to come closer.

Zi Yan hesitated somewhat.

"Zi Yan, let's go."

Jiang Xing did not give Zi Yan time to hesitate and directly pulled her toward Zhu Kun.

However, just as they were about to approach Zhu Kun, Jiang Xing suddenly stopped.

Seeing Jiang Xing bring Zi Yan almost right in front of him only to abruptly stop, Zhu Kun looked at Jiang Xing in confusion.

"Uh... Uncle Zhu Kun, if we get closer, will we be trapped in here too?"

Only then did Jiang Xing realize that Zhu Kun had been trapped because he approached the Ancient God Mansion without the ancient jade.

He was genuinely afraid that if he got too close, he would end up completely trapped here just like Zhu Kun.

Hearing Jiang Xing's concern, Zhu Kun fell silent as well. He truly could not guarantee it.

After finally seeing his daughter, he could not even get close enough to take a good look at her...

Seeing Zhu Kun hesitate, Jiang Xing was immediately startled.

Damn, Zhu Kun is way too unreliable. I almost got screwed over.

If I got trapped here along with the ancient jade, when would the Soul Clan ever find this place?

Even if Lin Shan came down and saw us trapped here, it would be useless!

"Zi Yan, just stand here and have a proper chat with your father."

After saying that to Zi Yan, Jiang Xing quickly retreated.

Mm, this was definitely not because Jiang Xing was afraid of being trapped. He just wanted to give the father and daughter some space!

Only after retreating to what he considered a safe distance did Jiang Xing let out a sigh of relief.

Whew, that was close. Medusa almost became a widow!

Thus, Jiang Xing let the father and daughter talk for a while.

However, judging by the situation, Zi Yan still found it difficult to accept that she suddenly had a father. Throughout the conversation, Zhu Kun was the one doing all the talking.

Alas, the hearts of parents everywhere were pitiable.

Before long, Zi Yan and Zhu Kun stopped talking.

Seeing the hesitant expression on Zhu Kun's face, Jiang Xing could understand the bitterness in his heart.

But Jiang Xing had no solution either. It was not yet time to open the mansion, and he had no ability to gather all eight fragments of the Tuoshe Ancient Jade.

Now that Zi Yan and Zhu Kun had finished talking, it was time for Jiang Xing to discuss serious matters with Zhu Kun.

"Uncle Zhu Kun, the Soul Clan is currently collecting fragments of the Tuoshe Ancient Jade. I believe you'll be able to get out before long."

Jiang Xing first offered Zhu Kun some reassurance.

Zhu Kun's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly, "Really?"

But he immediately came to his senses and asked doubtfully, "The Soul Clan? It doesn't seem to be any major clan, does it?"

Zhu Kun said, "Waiting for them to gather the eight ancient jade fragments would take too long. How about this: send word back to the Ancient Void Dragon clan about gathering the eight ancient jade fragments. With the strength of the Ancient Void Dragon clan, I'm sure they'll gather them all soon enough."

Zhu Kun's words were brimming with confidence. Clearly, even though he had been imprisoned here, Zhu Kun still believed that the Ancient Void Dragon clan should remain the overlord of the continent.

"Uncle Zhu Kun, actually..."

Seeing Zhu Kun so confident, Jiang Xing did not know whether he should crush his hopes.

Zhu Kun asked in confusion, "Hm? Did something happen to the Ancient Void Dragon clan?"

Clearly, Zhu Kun had also sensed that something was off from Jiang Xing's words.

Jiang Xing still felt that he should be honest with Zhu Kun. Otherwise, he truly feared that when the mansion was opened, Zhu Kun might run into trouble because he did not understand the current strength of the Ancient Void Dragon clan.

Besides, he could use helping Ancient Dragon Island unify as a condition to make Zhu Kun willingly serve as his muscle.

"Uncle Zhu Kun, as far as I know, the Soul Clan is now the strongest faction on the entire continent. Not only has the Soul Clan Chief reached the Nine-Star Dou Saint Late Stage, but he also has four Eight-Star Dou Saints and roughly ten Seven-Star Dou Saints under his command..."

Sure enough, when Zhu Kun heard of the Soul Clan's strength, he was indeed somewhat stunned.

The Soul Clan's lineup was already no weaker than the Ancient Void Dragon clan at the height of its power.

"I never imagined that the little clan of those days would become so powerful. With a lineup like this, our Ancient Void Dragon clan is indeed slightly inferior."

Although he had confidence in the Ancient Void Dragon clan, Zhu Kun was not arrogant enough to believe that, with himself trapped here, the Ancient Void Dragon clan could still surpass the Soul Clan.

Jiang Xing's mouth twitched when he heard Zhu Kun say that.

Only slightly inferior to the Soul Clan? With the Ancient Void Dragon clan's current strength, forget fighting the Soul Clan—even against the Yan and Lei Clans, they wouldn't have any hope of winning!

Although the Ancient Void Dragon clan probably had quite a few Dou Saint elders unwilling to take part in internal strife, Jiang Xing did not believe that even if all those elders came out, they could contend with the Yan and Lei Clans.

Jiang Xing guessed that, given the Ancient Void Dragon bloodline's strength, they should have two or three Seven-Star Dou Saints, but likely no Eight-Star Dou Saints.

Altogether, their strength should be roughly comparable to the Yao Clan's.

"Uncle Zhu Kun, the Ancient Void Dragon clan's three dragon islands are currently fighting among themselves for the position of Dragon Emperor. Moreover, the strongest among them on the surface has only reached the Four-Star Dou Saint Late Stage..."

For the plan to proceed, Jiang Xing could only deal Zhu Kun a blow.

Zhu Kun: "What?"

Sure enough, after hearing Jiang Xing describe the Ancient Dragon Island's current situation, Zhu Kun flew into a rage.

He had not expected that after he was trapped here, the Ancient Void Dragon clan would not only become so weak, but would even be engaging in internal conflict over the position of Dragon Emperor.

"Good, very good. Once I get out, I will skin them alive and tear out their tendons."

Now that Zhu Kun's fury had been stirred up, Jiang Xing would have an easier time negotiating next.

"Uncle Zhu Kun, although the Three Great Dragon Islands are fighting over the position of Dragon Emperor, there is still East Dragon Island. East Dragon Island is somewhat stronger than any one of the Three Great Dragon Islands, and they have continued to wait for the Dragon Emperor's return."

Learning that one dragon island still remained loyal to him gave Zhu Kun at least a little comfort.

However, he had also heard that East Dragon Island was only somewhat stronger than the other Three Great Dragon Islands. Zhu Kun could imagine that this dragon island must be constantly targeted by the other three.

Is the Ancient Void Dragon clan truly going to decline under my watch? Zhu Kun's face was filled with desolation.

Mm, the mood was right as well.

"Uncle Zhu Kun, the situation is not actually that bad."

The groundwork had been laid, so Jiang Xing finally spoke.

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