Gu Changqing looked at the Ancestral Dragon Scale in his hand.
Immortal light flowed across it, its cold gleam piercing.
Profound, ancient patterns traced its surface, revealing an ineffable resonance of the Great Dao.
Merely brushing his fingers over the Ancestral Dragon Scale, he felt the vast, seemingly inexhaustible power within.
"Hehe... not bad!"
"As expected of the Ancestral Dragon's reverse scale. Its aura truly is extraordinary."
Gu Changqing smiled in satisfaction and muttered to himself.
There was also a barely perceptible undertone to his words.
The fact that Ao Guang had actually brought this treasure out showed his determination to lead the Dragon Race back into the world.
This was precisely what Gu Changqing wanted to see.
After all, every one of Gu Changqing's "quests for wine" held a deeper purpose.
On this visit to the Dragon Race.
First, he had come to test the power of the Origin-Transforming Slash and see whether it could break through a force on the level of a Heavenly Dao seal.
Now, he had confirmed that it was well within its capabilities.
Second, there were Gu Changqing's plans, unknown to anyone else.
With memories of two lifetimes, he knew full well that humanity would one day adopt the dragon as its totem.
In other words, humanity and the Dragon Race would forge an immense karmic bond.
It would be much like entering into a pact!
The Dragon Race would shelter humanity and ensure that its fortune did not drain away.
In return, humanity would worship the Dragon Race, allowing it to flourish even further.
It was a mutually beneficial arrangement, a victory for both sides!
To achieve such a result, however, he had to lay the groundwork now and bring the Dragon Race back into the world as soon as possible.
"Hehe, you