"What...what kind of power is this? Such a powerful aura!"
Dugu Bo's voice was filled with disbelief and fear as his gaze was fixed on the mysterious girl, Gu Yuena, before him.
His body trembled involuntarily, as if he were facing not a person, but an insurmountable sky.
A strong urge to flee surged within Dugu Bo.
If this girl hadn't been brought by Huo Yuhao, Dugu Bo would probably have run away with his granddaughter immediately.
His intuition told him that the girl's power far exceeded his imagination, even to the point of suffocating him.
Dugu Bo had no doubt that if Gu Yuena wanted, she wouldn't even need to make a move; a single glance would be enough to obliterate him. He was filled with doubt and shock.
Just who was this girl?
The aura emanating from her made him feel an unprecedented sense of oppression.
However, Gu Yuena seemed completely unconcerned about Dugu Bo's presence; her gaze never left Huo Yuhao.
"Yuhao, did you call me here because you missed me, or do you simply want my help?"
Gu Yuena's voice was soft and playful. She blinked, her bright eyes sparkling with anticipation.
She had certainly sensed the aura of the Ice and Fire Dragon King around her, but she was more interested in knowing Huo Yuhao's thoughts; she wanted to hear him explain himself.
Huo Yuhao simply smiled at Gu Yuena's question, offering no verbal answer.
He slowly stepped forward, reached out his arm, and gently embraced Gu Yuena.
Feeling Huo Yuhao's warm breath brush against her cheek, Gu Yuena's eyes sparkled with a shy smile:
"It seems you've truly come to your senses."
Gu Yuena's voice held a hint of relief, as if she had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
"Na'er, I'm sorry for hurting you before.
From now on, no matter what happens, we'll face it together."
Huo Yuhao's voice was filled with determination and apology.
Hearing Huo Yuhao's words, Gu Yuena's face showed a coquettish expression.
She gently punched Huo Yuhao's chest and scolded him in a sweet voice, "You're so sweet-talking!
Where were you before?
You haven't come to see me for months!
I've been waiting for you for so long! What have you been doing all these months?"
Hearing Gu Yuena's words, Huo Yuhao suddenly felt a little guilty.
He lowered his head, not daring to look Gu Yuena in the eye.
Why did he always have this feeling that he was some kind of scumbag?
It was like a husband who had been partying and fooling around outside, coming home to the gentle and virtuous gaze of his wife, and instantly feeling ashamed and at a loss for words.
To be honest, if Gu Yuena knew what Huo Yuhao had been going through since leaving her, he'd probably be in deep trouble.
So, Huo Yuhao decided he wouldn't utter a single word.
"Na'er, I won't leave you again," Huo Yuhao said, his survival instincts kicking in as he changed the subject.
"In these past two months, I've figured things out.
Instead of running away, I should face my feelings."
Huo Yuhao gripped Gu Yuena's hand tightly, his eyes filled with determination and resolve.
"Alright, stop joking around. Why are you suddenly so glib?"
Gu Yuena turned her head, her pretty face slightly flushed, like a peach blossom in early spring, carrying a hint of shyness and anticipation.
Gu Yuena said softly, "Let's go see the Ice and Fire Dragon King's remains first.
I can sense that their consciousness hasn't completely dissipated; it should be of great help to you."
Gu Yuena's voice was as melodious as a mountain spring, carrying an undeniable firmness.
After speaking, Gu Yuena gently waved her small hand.
Then, a terrifying aura emanated from her, like the roar of an ancient beast awakening, shaking the entire space.
This aura was filled with ancient and mysterious power, seemingly capable of tearing the heavens and earth apart, inspiring awe in all who beheld it.
The instant Gu Yuena released this aura, almost every soul beast in the entire Sunset Forest immediately sensed this powerful force.
They all ceased their previous activities, turned towards Gu Yuena, and knelt down.
They let out cries of submission, their voices filled with reverence and worship, as if expressing their loyalty to a supreme monarch.
In front of Huo Yuhao, the previously tranquil Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Spring water had now begun to boil, as if awakened by Gu Yuena's power.
The steam rising from the spring water formed a misty fog.
As time passed, suddenly, two pillars of light shot into the sky, and two enormous, sky-covering dragon soul phantoms, one white and one red, appeared before Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena.
Although the two illusory figures were blurry, one could still sense the majesty and power emanating from them.
"This... this is actually the remnant soul of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings!
The consciousness of the two dragon kings hasn't dissipated after all!"
Huo Yuhao's tone was filled with disbelief and surprise as he stared intently at the two illusory figures.
"Greetings, Master!"
The voices of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings were as loud as thunder.
They bowed to Gu Yuena in the highest respect while their eyes were filled with curiosity as they sized up Huo Yuhao.
They were filled with doubt.
This young man clearly possessed the aura of the God of Emotions, yet he was so close to their master.
This was unbelievable to them.
After all, in their view, all the gods of the divine realm and their dragon race were mortal enemies.
However, since their master had no objections, they naturally dared not show hostility.
As for Dugu Bobo, his eyes were almost bulging out of their sockets, his mouth agape.
He simply couldn't believe his eyes.
Dragons—two living dragons had actually emerged from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
Dugu Bobo rubbed his eyes, wondering if he had been hallucinating from eating grilled fish.
Dugu Yan, on the other hand, hid behind Dugu Bobo in fear.
Looking at the two dragons before her, Dugu Yan's mind began to race with thoughts:
"Waaah, these two dragons are so scary!
But they seem to know Yuhao.
Come to think of it, could Yuhao also be a dragon in disguise
? If I really marry Yuhao, wouldn't I be ridden by a dragon...?
But I'm so small, and the dragons are so big.
If I were really ridden, I'd break!
Oh dear, Dugu Yan, what are you thinking?! "
Dugu Yan was clearly frightened by her own wild thoughts, her face flushed, too ashamed to look up at Huo Yuhao.
Gu Yuena and Huo Yuhao were oblivious to the complex emotions churning within Dugu Yan; their attention was entirely focused on the two dragon kings.
"Dragon Kings, no need for formalities.
I never imagined that after ten thousand years, we would meet again..." Gu Yuena's voice carried an undisguised nostalgia, as if her thoughts had traveled through time back to the glorious golden age of the dragon race.
"Yes..." The two Dragon Kings' voices were filled with emotion, their eyes reflecting a longing for the past and a sense of helplessness in the face of reality.
"For the past ten thousand years, we have dreamed of restoring the glory of ten thousand years ago.
Unfortunately, our bodies are incomplete, and even our souls are about to dissipate.
How can we possibly restore the Dragon Clan's golden age?
I'm afraid we'll never see it in this lifetime."
The Ice and Fire Dragon King's expression was exceptionally desolate, his tone revealing a strong sense of unwillingness.
"Perhaps, you still have a glimmer of hope, and maybe you really will see the Dragon Clan rise again."
Hearing Gu Yuena's words, the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings instantly raised their heads, their eyes filled with excitement and anticipation:
"My lord, is what you say true?
Can we really live to see that day?"
"Of course I wouldn't lie to you. The key lies with him."
Gu Yuena's gaze turned to Huo Yuhao, and the two Dragon Kings followed her gaze, both appearing somewhat stunned.
"How could a human deity hold the hope for the rise of our dragon race?"
The two dragon kings were filled with doubt and confusion, finding it hard to believe that a human deity who was the mortal enemy of the dragon race could become the key to the dragon race's revival.