At her peak, Empress Linglong dominated all the heavens and was the strongest being in All Heavens and Myriad Realms, ruling over all the worlds.
The only thing that could make such a powerful being lose and show such resentment was that Ji Zining could think of was the being that came from beyond the chaos and wanted to destroy their world.
It took a tremendous effort from All Heavens and Myriad Realms to finally slay it.
Based on what the Ancient Emperor Demon Wheel said, they had tried to expel it, but ultimately failed.
This alone demonstrates that it has visited their chaos more than once.
However, each time it came, it was discovered by these powerful beings of Chaos, who spent a huge amount of money to make it leave their Chaos.
The fall of Empress Linglong, as well as the previous falls of those powerful Great Emperor, should also be related to it.
Ji Zining shook her head, gathering her thoughts.
She could only speculate about these things; who could possibly know the truth?
Even if we knew, what could we do?
It's all just a thing of the past; everything has turned to dust in history.
Perhaps they once existed, but now they have all vanished without a trace.
Now, what she needs to do most is to obtain the inheritance of Empress Linglong and make herself stronger!
After figuring it out, Ji Zining continued walking and walked out of the passageway.
Outside the passageway, Ji Zining herself and prepared to survey her surroundings.
Just then, a woman's voice, both authoritative and languid, rang in my ears.
"Little girl, you've arrived?"
Upon hearing this voice, Ji Zining's expression shifted.
This is... Empress Linglong?
Following the sound, I saw that she was inside a palace.
Inside a palace filled with the aura of imperial grandeur, resembling that of an emperor.
The sound originated from a woman seated on a dragon throne placed on a high platform.
Saying she was sitting upright isn't quite right, because the woman's expression was languid, almost as if she were lying on the dragon throne, freely displaying her perfect figure.
When Ji Zining saw the woman's face clearly, her expression froze.
This woman's appearance is exactly the same as that of the stunningly beautiful woman in the passageway!
This means that the murals in the passageway are recording the life of Empress Linglong!
Ji Zining took a deep breath and respectfully cupped her hands to the stunning woman on the dragon throne.
" Ji Zining greets Empress Linglong, Senior!"
The stunningly Empress Linglong revealed an amused expression upon hearing this.
" Empress Linglong is just my imperial title, not my real name. But that makes sense, even back then, there weren't many beings who knew my true name."
"Especially in an era where you have almost completely forgotten me."
"My imperial title is Empress Linglong, and my real name is Meng Lianyue!"
As she spoke the last sentence, a look of reminiscence appeared on Empress Linglong's face.
Meng Lianyue, it's been so long...
Ji Zining's eyes showed a hint of surprise when she heard the name of the Empress Linglong.
In her opinion, a powerful and dignified figure like Empress Linglong should also have a rather imposing name.
But the current outcome was completely unexpected.
Meng Lianyue, this name sounds like the name of a delicate woman, not quite like the name of a peerless emperor.
Empress Linglong Meng Lianyue, seeing the change in Ji Zining's expression, raised an eyebrow.
"Surprised, aren't you? That's to be expected. Those guys who know my name are all very surprised."
"No one could have imagined that a maid with such a delicate name would eventually become an empress."
"When I think about it now, I feel pretty amazing!"
After speaking, Meng Lianyue revealed a smug smile.
Ji Zining was somewhat at a loss when she saw this scene.
this...
Why is this Empress Linglong's character so different from what she imagined?
Maid?
Was Empress Linglong actually once a maid?
From a maidservant with no human rights to the heights she rose to, she certainly has much to be proud of.
However, the smug smile that appeared on Empress Linglong's face now seemed somewhat out of place.
She doesn't look like an invincible empress who dominates the heavens; she looks more like a little girl.
A little girl who felt proud of herself after accomplishing something.
Empress Linglong Meng Lianyue, the exquisite empress, stood up from the dragon throne and stretched.
"Enough, there's no need to say more. I'm already dead; even the most perfect achievements are useless now."
"My last divine thought won't linger for too long, so let's get down to business first."
With one hand behind her back, Meng Lianyue looked at Ji Zining again.
"You should have already seen the murals inside the passageway, right?"
"Hmm, especially the last mural, what do you think of it?"
"Can you feel the endless resentment and despair? And the terrifying killing intent?"
One question after another came flooding in, leaving Ji Zining completely stumped.
What is this trying to express?
This Empress Linglong has a rather unconventional way of thinking!
Ji Zining herself and tentatively spoke.
"Just as my seniors said, I saw the murals in the passageway, including the last one."
"I saw you kneeling on one knee, senior, and your face was indeed filled with intense resentment and terrifying killing intent."
Upon hearing this, Meng Lianyue's face showed satisfaction.
"Indeed, I am a genius. To be honest, I carved that mural myself."
"But just take a look, those are all fake. I didn't show any resentment or murderous intent back then."
Fake?
Ji Zining was somewhat taken aback.
The murals were so tragic and poignant, and now you're telling me they're fake?
At this moment, a look of reminiscence appeared on Meng Lianyue's face.
"At that time, all my subordinates were critically injured and on the verge of death, and most of my other strongmen were also killed or wounded."
"My strength is exhausted, and I am no longer able to fight. However, I have no resentment, only some regret."
"It's a pity I couldn't kill that thing myself; I only permanently severed its status, preventing it from returning."
At this point, Meng Lianyue's face showed an amused expression.
"If you say our world is a prison, what would it feel like to be trapped inside?"
"That exasperated look must be quite amusing, right?"