On Bluestone Plaza, Zhu Kun was pulling Zi Yan aside and speaking to her in low tones, while Gu Yuan and the others curiously examined this middle-aged man with long purplish-gold hair.
Was this the previous Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, who had vanished long ago in legend?
Xiao Yan, meanwhile, stood beside Nihility Devouring Flame, who had emerged from his body, and looked up at the colossal gate before them with interest.
"Alright, Xiao Yan. Quickly gather the Tou She Ancient God Jade and open the Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion. Once the cave mansion is opened, the task that old thief Tou She gave me will be complete, and I'll be free."
Zhu Kun walked over to Xiao Yan as he spoke.
"Everyone, it's time to gather the Ancient Jade."
Xiao Yan nodded. With a wave of his sleeve, three incomplete pieces of Ancient Jade slowly flew out and floated in midair.
Gu Yuan and the others exchanged glances. With a light tap of their fingers, another five pieces of Ancient Jade appeared in the air.
After a thousand years, the eight pieces of Tou She Ancient God Jade had finally gathered together once more.
The radiance of the eight pieces of Ancient Jade reflected one another, and an unusual fluctuation faintly linked them together.
"Master, you should do it. I've already taught you the method."
Nihility Devouring Flame suppressed the joy in his heart and urged him on.
Xiao Yan bit his tongue, spraying a mouthful of Essence Blood toward the eight pieces of Ancient Jade.
"Buzz! Buzz!"
The eight pieces of Ancient Jade, soaked in Xiao Yan's Essence Blood, trembled in unison. Brilliant light immediately burst forth, accompanied by waves of pleasant jade-like humming.
"Ancient Jade, merge!"
Xiao Yan decisively gathered his Dou Qi