"I see," Mu Qinxue replied calmly. "Then the dragon is a wise choice. Among the four, it's the strongest and most versatile."
Tian Lei offered a slight smile as he carefully picked up the lotus petal containing the sealed dragon.
"Do you need help?" Mu Qinxue asked, her tone soft but laced with curiosity.
Tian Lei hesitated for a moment. "Master, you can observe from the side. But… if it looks like I'm about to fail, please intervene."
Mu Qinxue nodded in quiet agreement.
Together, they walked toward an open courtyard within her garden—a wide, stone-paved platform designed for rituals and duels. Once there, Tian Lei turned to her and said, "Please release the beast, Master. But… keep the seal active for now."
Mu Qinxue gave a graceful nod. Holding the black lotus petal in her palm, she gently blew on it. Instantly, it blossomed with dark light, and a towering Ice Dragon manifested on the platform.
