The Last Dragon Rises*
On the slopes of the *Shadow Mountain*, **Xue** sat cross-legged in the center of a ritual circle made from contaminated Jiuyinlong fragments. Black blood flowed from her hands, forming ancient symbols on the ground. Around her, the remaining survivors of the Ancient Dragon Worshippers prostrated themselves, worshipping the darkness emanating from the broken sword.
"Su Liang's power… the power of the Ancient Dragon… it will all be mine," she whispered. The Jiuyinlong fragment pulsed like a heart, drawing dark energy from the darkness spores that still lingered in the air.
Suddenly, the earth shook. From within the mountain, the voice of an ancient dragon thundered:
***"Wake up… successor of the Forbidden blood… I await you."***
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**Outside World: Search and Betrayal**
Luo Yan and Li Feng stood in front of the **Ancient Soul Mirror**, an ancient artifact that could reveal hidden memories. In the center of the mirror, Xiao Lin's faint reflection smiled.
"He's still here," Luo Yan whispered, holding back tears. "But how do we bring him back?"
Li Feng took out an ancient scroll. "According to this text, we need the **Three Immortal Treasures**: *The sacred Jiuyinlong, the Pure Dragon's Blood, and the Sacrificial Soul*."
"The Jiuyinlong is broken," Luo Yan hissed in despair.
"Not completely," Li Feng replied. "The fragments are still in Xue's hands. And the Pure Dragon's Blood…" His eyes fell on the pendant around Luo Yan's neck. "…is on you."
Before they could continue, their tent was stormed by a group of masked warriors. The leader, a woman with glowing blue eyes, pointed her sword at Luo Yan.
"You're stirring up trouble! Hand over the Forbidden Blood, or we'll wipe you out!"
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**Battle in the Dark Night**
Luo Yan and Li Feng fought fiercely against the attackers. Li Feng's sword danced across the enemy's weapons, while Luo Yan used the purple blood energy in the pendant to create a shield.
"They're from the Qingyang Sect!" Li Feng shouted. "They want your blood for their own ritual!"
But Luo Yan didn't hear. In the midst of the fight, the crystal pendant on her chest suddenly flashed brightly. Xiao Lin's shadow appeared for a moment, pointing to the west.
"Shadow Mountain… Xue is unsealing!"
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**Inevitable Resurrection**
On Shadow Mountain, Xue's ritual circle was complete. The fragments of the Jiuyinlong floated, merging with her black blood.
"Now… call my name!" Xue shouted.
***"THE LAST DRAGON… THE FORGOTTEN GUARDIAN OF BALANCE!"***
The sky split open. From the gap, a **metallic gray dragon figure** descended. It was smaller than the Primordial Dragon, but its eyes radiated immeasurable wisdom and fury.
"Who dares to resurrect me?" his voice shook the soul.
Xue smiled. "I, the inheritor of the Forbidden Blood! Give me your strength, and—"
The Last Dragon slashed it with its dimension-slicing claws. Xue was thrown onto a rock, black blood spurting out.
"Forbidden Blood is a disease. I will destroy you… and all traces of this curse."
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Luo Yan and Li Feng arrived at the Mountain of Shadows, watching as the Final Dragon raised its claws to finish off Xue. But suddenly, Luo Yan's pendant shook violently. Xiao Lin's purple blood shot into Xue, shrouding her in golden light.
"No…" whispered Luo Yan. "Xiao Lin... why did you save him?!"
Within the light, Xiao Lin's shadow appeared. "I need his body… to come back."
Xue laughed heartily. "You are such a fool, Xiao Lin! Now… we are one!"
The Last Dragon growled. "Two souls in one body… this is a violation of natural law!"