Lin Chen's words—"But this will come at a price"—echoed through this strange space, sealed off from the world for nearly ten thousand years.
They carried an unquestionable coldness and resolve.
The excitement and fervor in Zhu Kun's enormous dragon eyes faltered slightly as he stared fixedly at Lin Chen.
His voice lowered, taking on the majesty of a veteran peak powerhouse.
"A price? What do you want, kid? Just say the word! If it's within my power, I won't hesitate!"
After nearly ten thousand years trapped, freedom was his only desire.
Lin Chen met those dragon pupils, like the sun and moon, with a calm gaze.
He slowly stated his conditions. "First, once you're free, you must join forces with me, unite the full strength of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, and follow my orders."
Zhu Kun agreed almost without hesitation. "Done! You helped Zi Yan unite the dragon clan and brought her here to find me. I owe you a great debt. You may command the dragon clan's forces as you please!"
"Second," Lin Chen continued, his tone firm as a nail driven into wood.
"I want you to go with me to the Ancient Clan, Thunder Clan, Flame Clan, Yao Clan, and Stone Spirit Clan, and persuade—or rather, force—them to hand over the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade Fragments they each possess and form an alliance with us to wipe out the Soul Clan!"
"What?!" Zhu Kun's enormous dragon body jolted violently.
Disbelief blazed in his eyes.
"Kid, are you insane?! The ancient clans have inherited their legacies for countless years, and every one of them is arrogant. The Ancient Clan and Soul Clan in particular have unfathomable strength!"
"Make them hand over the Ancient Emperor Jade Fragments they value as much as their own lives? And then join