Yi Tian found it hard to understand-if even the Kirin Venerable had died, how could Azure Dragon have survived?
Xiao Ziyan nodded firmly, seemingly having obtained definite proof that Azure Dragon was still alive. She offered her theory:
"I think the law of wood must have continually renewed and sustained Azure Dragon's vitality, allowing him to survive until now."
"So, as long as we find Azure Dragon, we can save Vermilion Bird!"
With that, Xiao Ziyan finally voiced her request to Yi Tian:
"But those ruins are extremely dangerous."
"During that war, the Abyss sent vast numbers of powerful evil demons to kill the Kirin Venerable. Most of them died there!
The bodies of countless powerful evil demons gathered in one place, leaving the ruins filled with demon energy and danger at every turn!"
"The three great families of the Radiant Stars Nation have sent countless people to explore them. Apart from Greater Gods, almost no one has made it out alive."
"My power was damaged when the evil demons surrounded and attacked me, and I still haven't fully recovered. I can't explore the ruins alone... so I want to ask you to come with me, find Azure Dragon, and save Vermilion Bird's life!"
By the end, Xiao Ziyan's voice had grown slightly choked, and tears shimmered faintly in her phoenix eyes. She bowed solemnly to Yi Tian, her anguished plea clear without another word.
To show her sincerity, Xiao Ziyan spoke as though she had steeled herself for a painful decision:
"Vermilion Bird is my bonded divine beast and my most important companion. I cannot lose her!"
"As long as you help me find Azure Dragon and save Vermilion Bird, I'll give everything I have to repay you!"
"I can't accept Vermilion Bird being contracted to someone else, but...