Consort Mei used the demon weapons as bait, inviting the Golden Immortal Path experts to conduct research.
In name, the principle by which demon weapons depleted one's lifespan could, when reversed, prolong life and greatly aid the pursuit of immortality.
But...
Zhou You had not forgotten the legend still circulating in the world: when Demon Weapon Village opened wide and countless hosts walked the earth, slaughtering one another, they would inevitably vie for a Supreme Demon Weapon.
The destiny of that Supreme Demon Weapon's birth was to slay the one and only Charm Empress in the world.
Though Demon Weapon Hosts were all inhuman monsters, casually slaughtering cities and drawing the wrath of heaven and resentment of man, eliminating those fiends was the inevitable trend.
Still, if the Charm Empress feared the legend and secretly fanned the flames to eradicate the demon weapons, preventing the birth of the Supreme Demon Weapon, it would be understandable.
Although Consort Mei claimed this was for the Sealed Lord's immortality, Zhou You strongly suspected that she had selfish motives.
If she herself was the Charm Empress, then everything made sense.
"What are you thinking about?"
Zhou You suddenly jolted awake. He was still among the honor guard escorting Consort Mei back to the palace, and her voice rang beside his ear.
"Nothing. Just now, when I heard Your Highness mention the war in the northwest, I thought of Foster Father. He has been away on campaign for so long without returning, so I miss him somewhat."
Consort Mei seemed touched by his words and comforted him. "Do not worry. Grandmaster Zhou is blessed by fortune and protected by heaven. Besides, a turning point in this battle is near. You will soon be reunited with him."
Mm, the implications in those words were rather significant.