Chapter 189: Senior Apprentice Sister: I Want to Become the Queen!
“Imperial Weapon!”
Zhou Tong was completely shocked, thinking this was nothing short of a wild tale.
How could there be an artifact of that caliber in such a minor secret realm?
An Imperial Weapon refers to the Great Emperor’s lifebound weapon, possessing full intelligence.
If fully awakened, it could unleash even a casual strike of the Great Emperor, a power capable of effortlessly crushing the continent and being unstoppable below the Imperial Realm.
Most importantly, an Imperial Weapon could seek its owner automatically, returning to the Great Emperor’s descendants, and it was impossible for it to be locked away here.
Unless… the Emperor’s descendants had all been completely eradicated.
Amidst his astonishment, Zhou Tong released his Spiritual Power in search of the trace of Imperial Might, but ultimately found nothing.
In despair, he could only look towards Senior Apprentice Sister in his arms.
“How so eager?”
Senior Apprentice Sister rubbed Zhou Tong’s head with affection, speaking with warmth and indulgence.
“If an Imperial Weapon could be found so easily, it wouldn’t be worth much.”
“Indeed.”
Zhou Tong relaxed. Even if there was an actual Imperial Weapon, an ordinary person couldn’t subdue it. Prioritizing the task at hand was necessary.
He pulled out the key from his robe; it was crucial for opening the Dragon Transformation Pool.
The first step was to locate the Dragon Transformation Pool!
“I know where it is.”
Senior Apprentice Sister’s forehead emitted light, drawing everyone’s attention.
“Follow me!”
With her leading the way, Zhou Tong followed closely behind. Apprentices from the Supreme Clarity Sect and the Blood God Sect also followed up.
“Mountain Ghost Girl… are you sure you’re not deceiving me? I don’t want to lose face in front of my Junior Apprentice Brother.”
Zhang Chuqiao spoke within her mind. After Chen Ling’er paid her price, she could communicate with the Mountain Ghost through spirit.
“Princess, the honest Mountain Ghost never lies. You can trust me.”
The Mountain Ghost’s voice came through clearly, prompting a faint smile to spread across the corner of Senior Apprentice Sister’s lips.
“Princess… Princess… hmpf…”
Senior Apprentice Sister seemed slightly dazed, reveling in the designation, but then frowned.
“Why is it not Queen yet?”
“Uh… this…”
The Mountain Ghost was troubled. “The King has yet to awaken, how dare I presume anything? But of course, you are my most favored!”
“That will do, I won’t lose!”
Images of Master and the Little Demoness flashed in her mind as Senior Apprentice Sister’s resolve grew stronger.
“This is the woman of the King!”
The Mountain Ghost’s voice was filled with delight. As Zhou Tong’s teacher and foster mother, she was very pleased with Zhang Chuqiao.
“Up ahead is the location of the Dragon Transformation Pool. Princess, just do as I say, and remember, do not tell the King about me just yet. The time is not right.”
As the Mountain Ghost’s voice disappeared, Senior Apprentice Sister’s expression sobered, becoming serious and solemn.
Through the Mountain Ghost’s revelation, she finally understood the origin of this secret realm.
This place was originally the domain of the Divine Race, but after the Divine Race was exterminated by the Human Race, it was abandoned.
Later, as the Human Race declined, the All Races rose up, attempting to annihilate the Human Race, and they established an Ancient Battlefield here.
At the time, the Human Race and Mountain Ghost Race allied together, engaging in a catastrophic battle against the All Races that made Heaven and Earth collapse, dimming the sun and moon.
Later, an aging Great Emperor arrived with his Imperial Weapon, suppressing everything.
After this battle, the Great Emperor’s lifespan was depleted, his body dissolved, and he passed away in the same place, leaving the Imperial Weapon behind in this space.
The Strong Warriors of the All Races also perished, leaving behind their legacies here.
Thus, this place served not only as a graveyard but also as a land of legacies.
The Mountain Ghost Clan, as the guardians, left their legacy and authority in the secret realm, awaiting the return of the true King to inherit everything.
And the Four Symbols Pool’s Dragon Transformation Pool was precisely the legacy site of the Mountain Ghost Clan.
“Halt!”
Senior Apprentice Sister suddenly called out, prompting everyone to stop. They arrived at an open, desolate wilderness.
It was peculiarly flat and clean, as if it had been meticulously groomed, with not a single weed or pebble in sight. It was barren and very noticeable.
“Junior Apprentice Brother, lend me some blood!”
Zhou Tong didn’t hesitate. With a flick of his finger, a drop of blood flew into Zhang Chuqiao’s palm.
To open the Mountain Ghost legacy, there was no better solution than using the blood of the Mountain Ghost King.
Watching Senior Apprentice Sister swiftly forming seals, she refined the blood and hurled it towards the center of the barren ground.
“Boom!”
The earth trembled violently, suddenly splitting open. A towering ancient tree rose up, with a giant green dragon coiled around its trunk, emanating terrifying pressure.
“Open for me!”
Senior Apprentice Sister then held the key, chanting a mantra, transforming it into a colossal sword she thrust into the Dragon Tree.
“Shwaa!”
With a tremendous roar, the Dragon Tree split apart, and a torrent of emerald green energy rushed out like a flood, inundating the wilderness instantly. It was the Dragon Transformation Pool, and soaking in it would bring unimaginable benefits.
Everyone was ecstatic, wanting to jump in. However, an obscure power blocked them. Without permission, they had no right to partake in the pool’s benefits.
“No need to be shy, everyone, enter the pool!”
Zhou Tong spoke generously, never stingy towards his allies.
In an instant, the barrier disappeared, granting the disciples of the Supreme Clarity Sect and the Blood God Sect unrestricted access.
“Second to none, Lord Muran!”
“Peerless in the world, Lord Zhou Tong!”
Grateful, they bowed and plunged into the pool like a cascade of dumplings.
“Amazing!”
Chu Ran roared in pleasure, feeling his pores open and his body rapidly strengthening at a visible rate.
The Dragon Transformation Pool indeed turned everyone into dragons!
“Junior Apprentice Brother, let’s enter the pool as well!”
Senior Apprentice Sister’s cheeks were flushed pink. The Mountain Ghost had said the true legacy lay at the bottom of the pool. Only the King’s woman could obtain it, and only by gaining this legacy could she become the legitimate Queen.
However, at that moment, loud rumbles echoed from above the Dragon Transformation Pool, clearly indicating a battle.
“Hahaha… the Dragon Transformation Pool has truly appeared! You’re not denying you’re from the Mountain Ghost Clan anymore!”
“I’ve already said I don’t even know what the Mountain Ghost Clan is!”
Upon hearing this, Zhou Tong’s body trembled.
The one speaking was Duan Li, a disciple of the Chief Enforcer, and he seemed to be locked in a fierce struggle.
“Don’t waste words on him, kill him and take his blood to reinforce our White Tiger legacy!”
“That’s a waste. Let’s plant a fatal obedience curse on him and make him a blood pack for the Heavenly Gu Clan!”
“Heavenly Gu Clan!”
Upon hearing this name, Zhou Tong frowned.
“Kill them! They cannot leave alive. Their blood is also of use to us.”
Senior Apprentice Sister spoke seriously. The Four Symbols Pool corresponded to the legacies of four races. The Mountain Ghost Clan and the Heavenly Gu Clan were sworn enemies, and using the blood of the other could strengthen one’s own legacy. Duan Li was obviously mistaken for a member of the Mountain Ghost Clan, leading to this calamity.
“You stay here and guard. I will go and settle this.”
Zhou Tong acted without delay, rushing upwards!
