Verifying His Strength
Deep in the void, two towering figures stood amid chaotic currents, their gazes fixed on the tall, slender figure in the distance.
The Primordial Ancient Dragon narrowed his golden vertical pupils slightly. Lin Fan's reflection lay within their depths, while indescribably complicated emotions churned in his heart.
He drew a deep breath and said gravely to the Black Jade Qilin beside him, "These past days, you and I have refined two natal Dragon Pearls. Compared to before, our strength has changed as vastly as heaven and earth."
The Black Jade Qilin was shrouded in dim violet lightning. Hearing this, he nodded slightly but said nothing.
The Primordial Ancient Dragon continued, "But do not forget how terrifying the Master's rate of growth is. Now that he has finished cultivating, he must have refined that natal Dragon Emperor Pearl."
He paused, lowering his voice a little before continuing, "Against someone like him, even if the two of us join forces—even with several more helpers... I still have little confidence that we could defeat him."
The Black Jade Qilin's pupils flickered faintly. After a moment of silence, he said, "You are right."
A sharp glint flashed through the Primordial Ancient Dragon's golden eyes. He suddenly turned to the Black Jade Qilin, his tone carrying a hint of probing. "The Master's aura has become even more unfathomable than before... How about you test him first?"
The Black Jade Qilin rolled his eyes and snorted irritably. "Do you take me for an idiot?"
The Primordial Ancient Dragon's mouth twitched slightly. Knowing that the suggestion had indeed been rather unfair, he immediately coughed dryly and said solemnly, "In that case, we attack together."
"Fine." The Black Jade Qilin nodded crisply. Their gazes met, and they reached an agreement in an instant.
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