The Creator’s Egg and the Lurking Shadow

The purple-gold dragon egg pulsed gently in Luo Yan's hand, radiating a comforting warmth. Around it, the ruins of Shadow Mountain began to grow tiny crystal flowers, as if nature was responding to the birth of something extraordinary.

"We have to take it somewhere safe," Li Feng said, his eyes wary. "The Qingyang Sect will definitely return."

Luo Yan nodded, but his gaze never left the egg. "I feel… there's something inside. Xiao Lin, Xue… they're still there."

Suddenly, the egg vibrated. A small crack appeared on its surface, emitting a purple-gold light.

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**Delayed Awakening**

Inside the egg, Xiao Lin and Xue stood in the middle of an empty space filled with mist.

"Where… are we?" Xiao Lin asked, confused.

"Between life and death," Xue replied, her voice no longer full of hatred. "This egg is the new container for our souls."

Suddenly, the shadow of the **Last Dragon** appeared. "You have fused with my power. But be careful… there is someone lurking."

Outside the egg, Luo Yan and Li Feng heard a rustling sound. From behind the mist, the real **Xue shadow** emerged, followed by the rest of the Ancient Dragon Worshippers.

"Hand over the egg," Xue shadow whispered, her eyes glowing red. "Or I will take it by force."

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**Last Defense**

Luo Yan hugged the egg tightly. Her golden blood flowed onto the egg's surface, forming an energy shield. Li Feng stood in front of her, his sword ready to face the enemy.

"You won't get it!" Li Feng shouted.

Xue shadow laughed. "Do you think you can stop me? I am the undying darkness!"

With a swift movement, Xue shadow attacked. Her black sword collided with Li Feng's, creating a shockwave that shook the earth.

Luo Yan tried to help, but her golden blood suddenly reacted with the egg. A blinding light erupted, forcing everyone to close their eyes.

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**The Secret of the Golden Blood**

Inside the light, Luo Yan saw a glimpse of the past:

*A silver-haired woman—her ancestor—stood before a giant dragon egg. Her golden blood flowed into the egg, creating an eternal bond between man and dragon.*

"I am… the true guardian," Luo Yan whispered, realizing her power.

The light formed an energy bridge between the egg and Luo Yan. Her golden blood flowed into the egg, causing a crack to grow larger.

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**The Birth That Changed Everything**

Xue's shadow screamed, trying to stop the process. "No! I won't let them rise!"

But it was too late. The egg cracked, releasing a blinding light. From within it, a purple-gold **little dragon** emerged, its eyes radiating wisdom and power.

"Xiao Lin… Xue…?" Luo Yan whispered, tears streaming down her face.

The little dragon stared at him, his voice echoing in Luo Yan's mind:

***"We have become one… and we need you."***

In the distance, Xue's shadow growled. "This isn't over. I will have that power!"