The Weapon Spirit appeared very confident, utterly unconcerned whether Yang Chen would investigate. Calmly, it said, "I will wait for your answer. I believe that after you investigate, you will make the right choice."
Yang Chen nodded. Matters concerning the Mountain River Destruction Map were far too significant; they even involved secret accounts from the most ancient Ancient Era. He appeared calm, but stormy waves had long since risen in his heart.
Had his composure not been strong enough, he would likely have been so shocked by now that he would not know what expression to wear.
Precisely because of this, he could not afford the slightest carelessness. Regarding such matters, he needed to deliberate deeply before making a choice.
However, before making that choice, he still needed to scrutinize a few things.
And the process of scrutiny was to continue asking questions. After all, the secrets surrounding the Mountain River Destruction Map were simply too numerous. They absolutely could not be summed up by a few secret tales from the Ancient Era.
Thinking this, Yang Chen said, "There are several matters that puzzle me. According to what you said, Senior Mu Taiqing must have worked with you in order to seal the Spirit God Clan Crown Prince Peng Wanli inside this map, correct?"
"Exactly," the Weapon Spirit said.
Yang Chen asked in confusion, "Then why was it that after Senior Mu Taiqing sealed Peng Wanli within this map, not only did he ultimately meet a miserable end, but you instead ended up in my homeland? What happened?"
"It is a long story. Although Mu Taiqing cultivated the inherited secret arts left behind by my master, he was still mostly at a disadvantage in his battle against Peng Wanli. Even sealing him required cooperation with me and was accomplished only