Thunder and Dark Clouds

"Finally, the days of staying in the Ancient Emperor's Cave 'Ancient Emperor's Cave are over! All told, I've been there for about four years, a year earlier than expected."

After seeing off Zhukun and his daughter Zi Yan, Xiao Lin couldn't help but sigh.

Yes, Xiao Lin only said that he could get Zhukun out in no more than five years, which was just a conservative estimate.

After devoting most of his time to studying the Emperor Array in the Ancient Emperor's Cave, he has now completed his goal ahead of schedule.

This would give him another year to plan the auction of the Tou She Ancient God Jade in the hands of the Xiao Household family.

After Zhukun emerged, there were no more hidden dangers regarding the auction of the Tou She Ancient God Jade.

Therefore, Xiao Lin is currently in a very relaxed mood.

How to put it? It felt like the sword of Damocles hanging over his head had suddenly been removed, and he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Otherwise, he used to live in constant fear, afraid that the Hun Tiandi would one day block his door!

Now he finally doesn't need to have such worries anymore.

Thinking of this, Xiao Lin opened his right hand and looked at his palm.

At the same time, with a thought from Xiao Lin, a golden dragon shadow emerged from his palm.

The dragon shadow moved between Xiao Lin's palms, as if it were alive, and seemed about to roar to the sky.

"This is the Dragon Seal of the old Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun! When Zhukun returns to Ancient Dragon Island and reunifies the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, with this Dragon Seal, I should be second only to the first dragon and above all other dragons in the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, right?"

Thinking of this, even Xiao Lin couldn't help but smile like an aunt.

It can be said that this Dragon Seal is Xiao Lin's greatest source of confidence and his strongest trump card!

Of course, Xiao Lin wouldn't call Zhukun over for every little thing.

He and Zhukun do indeed have a deep bond, but if he squanders it recklessly, Long Xin will be heartbroken.

Moreover, one must be strong oneself to forge iron!

He can use Zhukun as a trump card, as a reliable support, but he won't choose to rely on him forever!

After all, only when you become strong can you truly be fearless!

Xiao Lin understood this principle.

However, for the time being, Xiao Lin was so happy that he was practically walking on air.

"Phew~"

After taking a deep breath, Xiao Lin put away the Dragon Seal.

At this moment, there's no need to show off too much.

You see, he had other things to deal with next.

"It's time to prepare for the auction of the Tou She Ancient God Jade a year from now!"

After whispering something, Xiao Lin's figure slowly disappeared from the spot.

Of course, before leaving, Xiao Lin also informed Su Qian about Zi Yan's situation.

Su Qian was also greatly surprised to learn that Zi Yan had been taken away by her father.

However, while he was happy for the other person, he also felt a sense of emptiness inside.

After all, he had always treated Zi Yan like his own granddaughter!

"First Elder, stop worrying. Why do you think Zi Yan chose to leave without saying goodbye this time? Do you think she's that kind of person?"

Seeing Su Qian's lack of awareness and understanding, Xiao Lin could only offer a counter-question to remind him.

"Hmm? Old Lin, you mean to say?"

After receiving Xiao Lin's reminder, Su Qian's eyes lit up, and she asked back with some excitement.

"Yes, that girl will definitely come back, she definitely will! So just relax and wait."

Seeing Su Qian's expression, Xiao Lin couldn't help but shake his head speechlessly.

"Yes, I know! But speaking of which, Old Lin, you're probably leaving again, right?"

After the topic of Zi Yan ended, Su Qian naturally asked about Xiao Lin.

"Ah, isn't that how I am? Come anytime, leave anytime, haha!"

As he spoke, Xiao Lin burst into laughter.

"You really are..."

"They're gone!"

Without uttering any sentimental farewell words, Xiao Lin's figure vanished from Su Qian's sight.

Seeing this, Su Qian stared in disbelief for a moment, then muttered helplessly, "This Old Lin, he really just leaves like that? He's becoming more and more like the Dean! But speaking of which, Old Lin's cultivation is becoming increasingly unfathomable!"

Afterwards, Su Qian's office fell silent.

On the other side, in the Central Plains Continent!

With the five-year deadline approaching, all parties are now gearing up for the auction of the Tou She Ancient God Jade.

Therefore, for a time, although undercurrents were surging in the Central Plains, the surface appeared calm and peaceful.

However, things changed on this day.

"Boom!"

Before anyone knew it, most of the sky over Central Plains had been covered by dark clouds.

Immediately afterwards, a thunderous roar that resounded in all directions suddenly exploded without warning.

At that moment, countless powerful figures from the Central Plains couldn't help but look up at the sky.

If they had previously thought the dark clouds over Central Plains were merely a harbinger of an impending downpour, now anyone with a modicum of knowledge would no longer harbor such a foolish notion.

Because, along with the thunder that just rang out, the Sect-Protecting Formations of most of the forces in Central Plains were actually activated on their own!

In other words, a single clap of thunder was interpreted as an attack by the Sect-Protecting Formations of various factions!

What happened?

"That clap of thunder just now was definitely not normal!"

"Isn't this dark cloud way too big? Even if it's going to pour rain, it wouldn't be this exaggerated, would it?"

"Why is this happening? Is someone attacking our sect? How did the Sect-Protecting Formation get activated?"

"No, absolutely not! Not only the thunder, but even these dark clouds couldn't have formed naturally!"

"Who is it? Who could possibly possess such ability?"

"To be able to summon dark clouds that cover half of the Central Plains, and to summon such thunder, even in the entire Dou Qi Continent, how many people can do that?"

"Was it the commotion caused by the patriarchs of those Emperor Clans?"

"No, even among the patriarchs of those Emperor Clans, probably only those two have that ability!"

Who could it be? Gu Yuan? Or the Hun Tiandi?

At this moment, almost anyone in Central Plains could see the terrifying, dark clouds as soon as they looked up.

Therefore, naturally, eight or nine out of ten people in the entire Central Plains put down what they were doing and couldn't help but look up at that dark cloud.

Even Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi, who were suspected by all sides, are now paying close attention to this scene.

Of course, at this moment, both of them suspected that the other was the one who made the commotion...

"What is Gu Yuan (Hun Tiandi) doing? Why is he making such a commotion?"

Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi, both frowning as they gazed at the sky, were thinking exactly the same thing!

After all, in their understanding, the only ones on the entire Dou Qi Continent capable of creating such a commotion were each other!