Watching Luna’s figure slowly fade away, Evan Chu murmured to himself, voice tinged with longing and determination, “Luna, don’t worry. I will definitely go to the Imperial Palace. Wait for me!”
After Luna’s ascension, Evan Chu glanced up at the Seven-Star Convergence in the sky, then teleported straight to the outside of the Dragon Shrine. At this moment, the Golden Dragon Shrine Master, Celine Tang, and the others were all quietly watching the celestial phenomenon. Seeing Evan arrive, Celine Tang immediately stepped forward, worry etched on her face, and said:
“Evan, we just saw Luna fly up into the sky—has she really ascended? What’s going on, who is she really?” Celine Tang asked, her voice trembling with worry.
This was the question on everyone’s mind. Evan Chu answered, “She really has ascended. She was originally a soul-body Sword Spirit, but after meeting me we became best friends and gradually developed feelings for each other. In Divine Dragon Valley, I helped her rebuild her body. She’s the cherished daughter of the Imperial Palace in the Immortal Realm. Once her body was restored, she had no choice but to ascend. And today is Seven-Star Convergence, so that’s why you witnessed this scene.”
“I never imagined she had such an identity... Now that she’s gone to the Immortal Realm, what will you do? Are you going to ascend to find her?” Celine Tang pressed, anxiety tightening her voice.
“To be honest, I almost ascended today myself. But I still have unfinished business here, so I forcibly suppressed my power. Now, I can only remain in this world for at most one month. I have to settle everything before I leave—and my top priority right now is rescuing Grandfather Harold Tang from Dragon’s Abyss.” Evan Chu said seriously, his eyes blazing with resolve.
Celine Tang’s heart ached—she’d only just reunited with her son, and now they’d soon be separated again. She’d spent countless sleepless nights hoping to see him, but now that her wish had come true, the parting was happening so quickly. Her heart was filled with reluctance, bitterness, and sorrow.
At this moment, the Golden Dragon Shrine Master declared, “Evan, now that you’ve awakened the Primordial Dragon Bloodline, no one in this world can match your strength. Rescuing your grandfather should be easy. There’s no time to lose—let’s head to Dragon’s Abyss right now!”
“Uncle, please lead the way. I want to see for myself how powerful this Dragon’s Abyss really is, if it could trap even someone like Grandfather Harold Tang, the seven-clawed Golden Dragon.” Evan Chu said, his fighting spirit rising.
With that, everyone hurried toward Dragon’s Abyss. Evan Chu glanced at the foul-smelling water ahead and said, “So this is Dragon’s Abyss? The water here is highly corrosive... I wonder how Grandfather Harold Tang has survived in such an environment all these years. Draxon really deserves to die.”
“This is Dragon’s Abyss. It was once the burial ground for countless dead dragons, which is why the water became like this. I once secretly dove down and found a black barrier at the bottom, but even with my strength I couldn’t break it. I’m hoping you can succeed this time,” said the Golden Dragon Shrine Master, his tone both hopeful and grave.
“Be careful, Evan. I know you can do it.” Celine Tang met Evan Chu’s eyes, her confidence shining through.
Evan Chu nodded, then flashed into the water. The pool was pitch-black, reminiscent of Weakwater from before, but Evan knew this was far more dangerous. He immediately activated Watershift, merging with the water to search for the so-called barrier.
It didn’t take long before he sensed a faint energy fluctuation nearby. Evan Chu approached and saw it really was an energy barrier. Using his divine sense to examine it closely, he found the barrier was quite unusual—the elemental particles making it up were all dark-element. Draxon’s secret methods were truly astonishing, making this seal nearly unbreakable.
Evan Chu pulled out the Frostbane Sword from his storage ring and struck the barrier with all his might. Instantly, a powerful backlash jolted his wrist with pain. "What incredible defense! No wonder the Golden Dragon Shrine Master couldn’t break it. Draxon’s methods are truly monstrous!"
The blow instantly churned up towering waves—the once-calm water erupted into countless splashes. Everyone on shore knew Evan was battling the barrier below, so they kept their distance. The water’s corrosive power and stench made standing close unbearable, a reminder of how deadly Dragon’s Abyss truly was.
Evan Chu saw hairline cracks appear on the barrier and laughed, voice brimming with hot-blooded pride, “If my power wasn’t suppressed, I could shatter this thing with a single punch. Now it’ll take several tries—but strength really is the best solution to any problem!”
He swung the Frostbane Sword again, deepening the cracks. Just then, an aged, commanding voice rang out from inside the barrier: “Who dares break this dark barrier? If you’re not at least Ninth-Layer Venerable Martial Realm, don’t waste your effort!”
Evan Chu instantly realized it was his grandfather Harold Tang, the legendary seven-clawed Golden Dragon. He recalled how the old man had once forcibly taken his mother away and felt a surge of anger, but after so many years and so much suffering, it was time to let go. He replied, “Grandfather, be patient. Once I break this barrier, I’ll explain everything.”
With that, Evan Chu swung the Frostbane Sword once more. This time, the dark barrier shattered completely—a deafening dragon roar erupted as a colossal golden dragon burst out, shooting to the surface and soaring into the sky. Evan also flew up from the water, feeling a surge of excitement at the sight of Harold Tang, the seven-clawed Golden Dragon.
Evan Chu remembered how, back when he was bluffing the Ice Dragon and Fire Dragon, he’d boasted that his grandfather was a seven-clawed Golden Dragon. He hadn’t expected to be right—though it turned out to be Harold Tang, his maternal grandfather, not his paternal one, which was close enough.
The golden dragon hovered in the air for a moment before reverting to human form—Harold Tang, the legendary seven-clawed Golden Dragon and Evan Chu’s maternal grandfather. Now appearing as a man somewhat older than middle-aged, he landed on the shore of Dragon’s Abyss, glanced at everyone, and laughed wildly, “I never thought I’d finally be free today! Hahaha!”
“Congratulations, Father, on regaining your freedom!” the Golden Dragon Shrine Master and Celine Tang said in unison, their voices ringing with joy. “Congratulations, Shrine Master!” the others echoed, making the moment feel grand and ceremonial.
“Congratulations, Grandfather Harold Tang. Doesn’t it feel especially light and free now?” Evan Chu said with a grin, making sure everyone knew who he was addressing.
Harold Tang, the seven-clawed Golden Dragon, glanced at Evan Chu, then noticed his daughter Celine Tang was also present. He was momentarily stunned. “Celine, why are you here? Who let you out? And who is this boy calling me Grandfather?”
“Father, this is your grandson, Evan Chu. He’s the one who restored my freedom. Now that both of us are free, let’s return to the Dragon Shrine together,” Celine Tang said, her voice gentle but firm.
“Where’s Draxon? How could you all be so careless as to come to Dragon’s Abyss? If he finds out, we’ll all be doomed. And this boy is a human—there’s no way I’ll accept him as kin. Celine, you’ve broken clan law, and I always act impartially. You’ll have to go back into confinement, or I won’t be able to answer to the rest of the clan,” Harold Tang said sternly, his voice echoing with the authority of the seven-clawed Golden Dragon.