With Zhu Xaner safely initiated as his disciple, Han Xu prepared for their next journey. As he unsealed the summoning token, a deafening roar echoed through the skies—his Supreme Void Dragon appeared, majestic and awe-inspiring. The crowd in Azure County stared in disbelief. Legends of dragons were common, but to see one descend was a miracle. Zhu Xaner clung tightly to Han Xu, her eyes wide with excitement and fear. "Master, can we really… fly on this?" she stammered.
Han Xu grinned. "Trust me. It's completely safe—he's our mount now. Hang on tightly."
As the dragon soared skyward, winds whipped past them, and the countryside shrank beneath their feet. Zhu Xaner laughed for the first time in years, exhilarated by the sensation of flight and liberation. Gazing at the horizon, Han Xu silently plotted his next move: recruiting a new member for their sect, a figure whose fate might be more turbulent than Zhu Xaner's—Li Xunji.