"Is that so?"
Demon Emperor Lingjing answered with a strange look in her eyes, but did not pursue the subject.
Understanding dawned on everyone, yet their doubts only grew. Although the Blue Sky Empress's explanation was barely plausible, given the Golden Sea Dragon's gifts, potential, strength, and more, it was perfectly natural for him to be chosen as an Immortal Kingdom's guardian beast. Was there any better choice than the Golden Sea Dragon?! What was so surprising about it?!
The Blue Sky Empress remained silent, feigning cold majesty as she watched the scene outside the window. Deep within her exquisite eyes, however, fervor churned amid a tangle of emotions, and she had even guessed at an astonishing possibility.
For now, only the Dragon Mulberry Patriarch and the Blue Sky Empress understood the Golden Sea Dragon. But the Blue Sky Empress knew somewhat more than the Dragon Mulberry Patriarch, because she had once used various secret arts and wondrous methods to accelerate the Golden Sea Dragon's growth. Among them were bloodline-purifying methods superior even to the Karmic Fire Thunder Prison, so she understood more clearly what his growth rate signified.
If my guess is right, Xiao Ying must have obtained the supreme treasure that caused Thunder Emperor Island's destruction back then!
If the Blue Sky Empress voiced her suspicions, Xiao Ying could forget successfully founding his kingdom. Merely surviving would require heaven-defying luck. Yet, for some inexplicable reason, the Blue Sky Empress still chose to conceal them. After all, a secret everyone knew was no longer a secret!
At this thought, the Blue Sky Empress pondered solemnly for a moment, then turned toward her beloved disciple, the serene and lovely Meng Xunqing, and suddenly asked:
"Qing'er, you've already met the Sky-Supporting High Priest! Would you be willing to marry him?"
"Ah?!"