Zhu Kun's Method

As all the questions and explanations temporarily came to an end, the heavy atmosphere filling the Ancient Emperor Space was gradually replaced by a new solemnity, one filled with anticipation and tension.

Next came Zi Yan's ultimate purpose for this journey, and the crucial step that would determine her future fate—refining the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit!

The fury and guilt had vanished from Zhu Kun's enormous dragon eyes. In their place was the absolute focus and caution of a father and a Dragon Emperor.

He knew just how tyrannical the power contained within this fruit was, and he understood the immense risks that accompanied its refinement. He had to ensure that nothing went wrong.

When Zi Yan learned that the refinement was about to begin, and that the process might last a long time or even plunge her into a prolonged slumber, her violet gem-like eyes did not first turn toward the father who was about to grant her power. Instead, she instinctively looked at Lin Ming beside her, her gaze filled with deep reluctance.

Zi Yan's gaze held an indescribable complexity. There was unease over the unknown evolution, longing for greater strength, but above all, pure dependence and reluctance to part.

A long slumber meant that, for a very long time, she would not be able to see Lin Ming, who had always accompanied and protected her, given her warmth, and fed her "sugar pills."

That unsettled her more than the dangers of refinement itself.

So at that moment, Zi Yan thought that she should look her fill now, enough to make up for all the time she would not be able to see him later.

Seeing the way Zi Yan's gaze seemed determined to etch his figure into her eyes, the softest part of Lin Ming's heart was