The moment those words were spoken, the hall fell silent; it was eerily quiet!
The Dragon Palace's legacy comes from the notes of the Shen Family's ancestor. Some aristocratic families have learned about it through various channels and have all guessed that the Dragon Palace possesses the secret art of immortality!
But no one has ever been certain.
After all, immortality is illogical, and no one in this world doesn't want to pursue it, but through countless years of exploration, everyone knows very well that it is a pipe dream.
" Lord Chen, you uttered the words 'immortality' quite easily."
After a long silence, someone finally spoke. It was none other than the newly appointed Ministry of War of War, Lord Pang. He looked coldly at Chen Qing and said scathingly, "If the Dragon Palace truly possesses the art of immortality, why didn't the guardian clan you spoke of back then harbor such greed? Why didn't they achieve immortality?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Qing smiled and looked at the other party, "Everything in this world has its positive and negative sides. Immortality sounds wonderful, but in reality, many things come with a price. If you want immortality, can you afford the cost?"
"What price?" The eldest princess frowned.
She was also very curious as to why the King of Qin resolutely refused to pursue this thing back then!
If he pursues this goal, with his abilities, the idea of humans and demons coexisting over countless millennia is not impossible to achieve.
"I wouldn't know about that," Chen Qing shrugged. "I was just saying, anyway, I'm not interested."
"You're not interested?" Duke of Wei chuckled. "Young man, don't be so insincere. If you're not interested, why make such a fuss?"
"Naturally, it's because there's something inside that interests me," Chen Qing laughed. "But it's definitely not the elixir of immortality, so I absolutely won't compete with you for that Dragon Palace secret medicine."
"So, you're interested in something else?" Shen Laoda looked at Chen Qing, his gaze still gentle, but the coldness deep in his eyes made everyone present shiver.
" The Dragon Transformation Secret Technique?" Chen Qing looked at the other person with amusement. "Why are you so obsessed with the Dragon Transformation Technique, senior?"
Shen Laoda frowned. "Why? Do I need to explain? Dragons are the most perfect creatures in the world—powerful, beautiful, and long-lived. What's so strange about wanting to become one?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Qing's expression became somewhat strange.
"Perfect? I see."
Looking at the other person, Chen Qing said very seriously, "There are no perfect creatures in this world, including dragons. The more powerful a creature is, the less perfect it is!"
"How do you know?" Shen Laoda's expression turned unfriendly for the first time.
Chen Qing didn't explain further. The Dragon Clan is perfect?
That's hilarious! Of all the demons he designed, the dragon race is the biggest plot hole, okay?
"Let me explain the progress," Chen Qing said, gesturing with his hand. The water bubble floating in mid-air changed shape again. "On the day the Dragon Palace opens, ten thousand dragons will awaken."
"Ten thousand dragons?" Duke of Wei was taken aback. "Does that refer to dragons?"
"Yes"
"Are you kidding me?" Duke of Wei's eyes Laoda. Ten thousand dragons? The Black Sea Dragon had caused havoc before, resulting in the deaths of forty thousand of the court's bloodline members and serious injuries to three dukes before it was barely suppressed. And you're telling me about ten thousand dragons?
"Perhaps the Duke of Duke of Wei has some misunderstanding about the ancient times," Chen Qing said, looking at him with a somber expression. "Has no one told you that the ancient times... could very well lead to the destruction of the world?"
Everyone: "."
"What will Wan Jiao do when it awakens?" Shen Laoda asked solemnly.
In his memory, it seemed that such a thing did indeed happen.
"They can lock the water!" Chen Qing said seriously, "All ten thousand dragons have the ability to control water, and can completely lock the water supply of the spring to provide energy for the awakening of the dragon race. The awakening of each dragon requires hundreds of millions of tons of water, so these dragons will focus on locking the water first. It looks impressive, but as long as we can break in, they will not chase us in because of their water-locking function."
"I see." Shen Laoda nodded.
The eldest princess beside her was taken aback. "Billions of tons of water?"
"Hmm," Chen Qing nodded, "The dragon race are aquatic beasts, the chief of all scaled creatures in the world. Billions of tons of water are merely the price to revive a single dragon, and that single dragon can unleash a sea wave that could submerge the entire Jiangnan region!"
"If two dragons were revived, they could submerge half of the Great Jin Dynasty; but if four were revived!"
Chen Qing lowered his voice and said very seriously, "The world will be finished!!"
"Is it really that exaggerated?" The Duke of Wei was taken aback. "Isn't the dragon an auspicious beast?"
"The idea that dragons are auspicious beasts was spread by the fervent believers in dragons back then," Chen Qing sighed. "I can say with certainty that dragons are ferocious beasts, beasts capable of devouring ten thousand people a day. So you'd better know what you're facing!"
"Can that be stopped?" Duke of Wei frowned.
"Yes," Chen Qing said, pointing to the screen, "We can seal the Dragon Palace before the dragon completes its water-locking process."
"Easier said than done, how do you seal it?" Duke of Wei frowned.
"Just cut it off," Chen Qing said with a smile. "The dragons want water after their revival; all we need to do is cut off the water supply from the myriad dragons."
"Sever it. Ten thousand." The Duke of Wei choked for a moment, feeling that it would be better to just slay the dragon.
"There is a way." Chen Qing looked at everyone. "The dragons are absolutely obedient to the dragon race. As long as someone can transform into a dragon before the dragons revive, then the ten thousand dragons will stop!"
Upon hearing this, the eldest princess immediately stood up. "You mean, if one can transform into a dragon, one can control ten thousand dragons?"
"That's roughly the idea," Chen Qing said with a smile.
The princess's eyes suddenly burned with fervor, but when she turned around, she saw Shen Laoda looking at her with hostility.
"Can't this Dragon Transformation Secret Technique be shared?" the eldest princess asked, frowning.
"No," Chen Qing shook his head. " The Dragon Transformation Secret Technique requires the assistance of a secret realm within the Dragon Palace. Each realm offers only one opportunity, and the Dragon Palace is vast. If you're unlucky, you might search your whole life and never find a Dragon Transformation Secret Realm. And even if you do find one, only one person can enter!"
Princess Eldest: "."
"I don't want the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm!" Chen Qing looked at Shen Laoda and the Princess and said, "I don't want the secret medicine either, and I will do my best to find the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm for you. I don't care who transforms into a dragon first, as long as it can save the Ten Thousand Dragons from danger. How about it? Is this cooperation sincere enough?"
The two were stunned, looking at Chen Qing with disbelief.
What do you want?
What I want is none of your business!
Upon hearing this, everyone frowned. The hostile individuals exchanged glances, and after a long silence, Minister Pang finally spoke, "How can we verify the truth of your words? And how will you help us all? You've already said that only one person can enter the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm at a time. If one is found, how will they be distributed? You're saying you won't give a word, and we'll all fight each other while you reap the benefits?"
"So I have a suggestion," Chen Qing said with a smile, " The Dragon Palace has four gates: east, south, west, and north. Each gate corresponds to a specific sea area where the Dragon Palace is located. Your four forces correspond to the four gates. Before you set off, each of you should choose a gate, and then you will not interfere with each other. Whichever sea area has a secret realm, it belongs to the person who chose it. It's all up to fate. What do you think?"
"And what about you?" the princess asked, looking at Chen Qing.
"What I seek is not found in the four seas, but I can accompany you there to help you find the secret realm."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Qing split into four, transforming into four Chen Qing in front of everyone, each with the same aura, leaving everyone stunned.
What kind of secret technique is this?
"I can sign the contract with you right now!" Chen Qing said earnestly, "I will never covet the elixir of immortality or the Dragon Transformation Secret Technique!"
Everyone was speechless for a moment; such generosity left them at a loss for words.
"Why?" the eldest princess couldn't help but ask, "Don't you have any desire for immortality or to transform into a dragon?"
"No." Chen Qing shook his head. "The elixir of immortality is too mysterious. I don't know the cost, and I wouldn't dare drink it even if you gave it to me."
"I didn't realize Lord Chen was such a coward?" the princess said with a smile.
"It's not cowardice, it's caution," Chen Qing said quietly. "You guess this secret medicine came from the Dragon Palace, but have the dragons in the Dragon Palace actually eaten it themselves?"
Everyone: "."