Along the way.
Di Tian deliberately slowed down, but they still moved with astonishing speed.
A moment later, they passed through layers of ancient forest. The view suddenly opened up before them, revealing a lake with rippling blue-green waters and a rich aura of life.
The lake was clear to the bottom, shimmering with a faint green glow. On the central island, ancient trees towered overhead, their countless aerial roots hanging down.
By the lakeside stood a stunning figure with silver hair and violet eyes. It was Gu Yuena.
The moment Ji Ye appeared, her gaze fixed firmly on him.
Shock, curiosity, longing... and a complex emotion she had not even noticed herself flickered deep in her violet eyes.
She had naturally recognized Ji Ye. He was the human boy who, two years ago, had remained neither servile nor overbearing and taken half of Star Dou's fortune.
"It's you." Gu Yuena's voice was as cool as ever, yet carried an indescribable tremor.
"Ji Ye."
"It's been a long time." Ji Ye gave a slight nod in greeting.
Gu Yuena's gaze swept over him before finally settling on his chest. Her violet eyes shone brightly. "You have... the Dragon God's aura! And... the marks of several Dragon Kings! Where have you been?"
"A place where the dragon race lies sleeping." Ji Ye made no attempt to hide it.
"I brought this back."
He turned his palm over, and the Dragon God Heart, glowing with a gentle nine-colored light, floated above it.
In an instant, the dragon aura throughout the entire Lake of Life region surged into a frenzy!
The Silver Dragon King Origin within Gu Yuena trembled as if in near-exultation. She unconsciously took a step forward, staring fixedly at the Dragon God Heart, barely able to contain her excitement.
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