His eyes were shinier than before, like polished stars, emitting a faint light.
The Ice Goddess bloodline revived within her.
Jiang Xuelan looked down at her hands, feeling the strength coursing through her body, and remained silent for a long time.
Then, he raised his head and looked at David.
Something changed subtly in those deep eyes.
It was no longer a sharp gaze, no longer a wide-eyed stare, but a tenderness that he himself couldn’t fully explain.
“Thank You.” The sound was very soft, almost inaudible.
David shook his head and remained silent.
The atmosphere between the two was a bit awkward.
What had just happened had caused an irreversible change in the relationship between the two.
Even though David says “it’s just a transaction,” some things, once they happen, are irreversible.
Jiang Xuelan seemed to feel this change too. She stood up, her back to David, picked up the veil that had fallen to the ground, and draped it over her shoulders.
His movements remained calm, but his slightly trembling fingers showed the turmoil inside him.
“You” He hesitated for a moment, without turning around, “Do you regret it?”
David was silent for a moment.
“I don’t regret it.” His voice was calm and firm. “Itu adalah sesuatu yang kujanjikan padamu, dan apa yang sudah terjadi biarlah terjadi. Tidak ada yang perlu disesali.”
Bahu Jiang Xuelan sedikit rileks, seolah-olah dia menghela napas lega.
He spoke no more, but stood quietly beneath the Tree of Life, looking up at the golden canopy above him.
Angin malam berhembus lembut melalui dedaunan keemasan, seolah membisikkan rahasia kuno.
David berjalan ke sisinya dan berdiri di sampingnya.
Neither of them spoke; mereka hanya berdiri di sana dengan tenang, menyaksikan Pohon Kehidupan bergoyang lembut tertiup angin malam.
Setelah sekian lama, Jiang Xuelan tiba-tiba berbicara.
Apakah kamu tahu mengapa kuil ini dibangun di sini?
David shook his head.
Jiang Xuelan menoleh, pandangannya menyapu permukaan danau menuju tempat makhluk raksasa bernama “Guixu” tertidur di dasar danau.
“Because this is the oldest place in the Fourteenth Heaven. Older than the gods, older than humans, older than any known race.”
His voice became deeper, containing the solemnity one usually used when telling ancient legends.
“The Tree of Life was not planted by our gods. It was already here when we discovered it. And the reason why it can grow here is because”
He pointed at the bottom of the lake.
“Because of the Ruins.”
David followed his gaze.
The lake water was a deep dark blue, and the giant creature had sunk into the deepest part, leaving only a faint golden light shimmering in the darkness.
“Gui Xu is not just a fish.” Jiang Xuelan’s voice was gentle. “Ia adalah penjaga danau ini, penjaga Pohon Kehidupan, dan terlebih lagi… penjaga sebuah pintu.”
“Which door?” David asked.
Jiang Xuelan did not answer immediately.
Dia terdiam lama, begitu lama hingga David mengira dia tidak akan menjawab, ketika tiba-tiba dia berbicara.
“A gateway to ancient times.”
David’s pupils narrowed slightly.
“The roots of the Tree of Life extend to the deepest part of the lake. At the bottom of the lake, there is a gap guarded by the Void. On the other side of the gap is a world forgotten by time, an ancient battlefield.”
Suaranya memiliki ritme yang aneh, seolah-olah dia sedang melantunkan sebuah epos kuno.
“The strongest beings of ancient times were buried there. The ancestors of the gods, the ancestors of the devils, the emperors of the dragons all left their legacies and legacies on that battlefield.”
He turned his head and looked at David with a sharp gaze.
“I’ve always wanted to go down and have a look. But the Guixu Ruins don’t allow anyone to approach the pass. The place has been guarded for many years, and doesn’t allow anyone to step onto that ancient battlefield.”
“But now the situation is different.”
The corners of his lips lifted slightly, his smile containing a hint of cunning and anticipation.
“The Void recognizes my bloodline, and it also recognizes your Golden Dragon bloodline. But it doesn’t recognize… our bloodline.”
David was surprised: “Our bloodline?”
Jiang Xuelan stretched out her hands, palms facing up.
A pale golden light appeared in his palm—it was neither pure gold nor pure ice blue, but the result of a perfect blend of the two colors.
That was the power resulting from the fusion of the Ice God bloodline and the Golden Dragon bloodline.
This is also the strength that David and Jiang Xuelan have after they practice dual cultivation.
“The Void will not stop those who possess this power.”
Jiang Xuelan’s voice was a little excited, “Because this power comes from the same source as the power of certain creatures in that ancient battlefield.”
David finally understood what he meant.
“You want me to come down with you?”
Jiang Xuelan nodded.
FAQ Novel
Q: What kind of energy fusion takes place in this chapter?
A: Golden dragon energy and icy blue divine light merge, creating a new pale gold energy.
Q: What is the outcome of the power transformation for David?
A: David experiences a qualitative leap in strength and his golden dragon bloodline becomes denser and purer, even without a cultivation level breakthrough.
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