In Green Bamboo Cave, primordial chaos qi spread through the air, sealing off all directions.
"There's something strange about this thing..."
Jiang Chen frowned as he studied the stone candle before him. It was bronze-green, stone-textured, and bore a flame no bigger than a bean.
This was the True Dragon Fire-Bearing Candle. After Jiang Chen had subdued Blazing Flame True Lord, the treasure had fallen into his hands. His research into it had led to an unexpected discovery.
"Not only is this Dao artifact extraordinary in essence, but the mysteries it contains are beyond those of ordinary High-grade Dao Artifacts. In some respects, it even surpasses the Supreme-grade Dao Artifacts I hold. It almost feels like the Void Illusory World Mirror."
Jiang Chen examined it closely and confirmed that he had seen correctly.
To establish the treasure's origins, he had used not only his powerful soul but also the Spirit Lord's treasure-gathering power. That had only made him more certain this Dao artifact was no ordinary object.
"This Dao artifact must once have been formidable. Its grade fell for some reason, and its feeble, wooden spirit is the best proof."
Viewing the True Dragon Fire-Bearing Candle from another level, Jiang Chen grew still more certain of his guess.
The candle's spirit had faintly taken the shape of a dragon, but that dragon was now covered in wounds.
A hum sounded. Sensing Jiang Chen's scrutiny, the true dragon formed from the candle's spirit opened its eyes.
Roar! A storm of spiritual force rose with its overwhelming draconic might. The spirit dragon tried to tear Jiang Chen's consciousness apart, but his will was as unyielding as iron and stone. Such a storm could not shake him.
The spirit dragon refused to give up. It charged straight at Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen shook