Chapter 495

Amidst Ying Zheng's hopeful gaze.

Su Xuan nodded gently, confirming Ying Zheng's guess.

"It is called a Pixiu, the offspring of the ancient Dragon God Yinglong; it is indeed a true dragon!"

Upon receiving this definitive answer, Ying Zheng took a deep breath.

It took him a long time to calm his turbulent emotions. Looking at Su Xuan, Ying Zheng spoke from the heart, "National Master, I truly regret not going to Many Loulan with you!"

Although it would have delayed things by several months, Su Xuan's trip to Many Loulan was truly too alluring. Whether it was the withered fish swimming through the desert or the ancient kingdom of Many Loulan hidden within the barrier, everything was breathtaking. What was even more unexpected was that a true dragon had actually appeared.

Ying Zheng finally understood why this true dragon had wings.

Because the legendary Yinglong was a type of winged dragon.

Dragons, those creatures of myth, were not illusions; they actually existed!

Even though he had only witnessed the true form of the Pixiu through the image projected by Su Xuan, Ying Zheng still felt the immense power of an ancient mythical creature from the Pixiu's majestic body.

In the past, although many classics recorded the four celestial spirits—the dragon, phoenix, tortoise, and qilin—and the Mohists had the four symbols mechanical beasts like the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise, those were either rumors or merely names. There was no concrete evidence to prove these mythical creatures truly existed.

Now, having seen the true form of the Pixiu, this son of a true dragon, Ying Zheng finally confirmed that true dragons existed in this world.

By the same logic, since mythical creatures like dragons were real, then immortals must surely exist as well!

No, it should be said that Ying Zheng became increasingly convinced of Su Xuan's words from years ago: that there are immortals in this world.

Setting aside what Su Xuan said back then, just consider the resurrected Lord of War, Chi You. He was undoubtedly a being from two thousand years ago; he very likely became an immortal. Even if he hadn't, he was probably very close to the immortal realm. Otherwise, there would be no way to explain the appearance of a true dragon to confront him during the battle against Chi You.

Su Xuan then told Ying Zheng about the origins of the Pixiu.

The Pixiu and Xiao Li were the contingency plans left behind by the Dragon God and the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden, respectively, to deal with Chi You.

Initially, Ying Zheng's gaze had only been on the Pixiu—after all, it was a dragon. Now, after hearing Su Xuan's explanation, he looked at Xiao Li again. He had not expected this seemingly fragile young girl to be the incarnation of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden.

If a dragon is a creature of myth, then the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden is undoubtedly of the rank of immortals and gods!

"This Chi You is truly extraordinary!"

Ying Zheng sighed with genuine emotion.

Being able to prompt the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden and the Dragon God to leave behind contingency plans, Ying Zheng became more certain that Chi You was at least a powerhouse approaching the level of immortals and gods. If he hadn't been near that level, it would have been impossible to attract such attention from true immortals and gods.

Ying Zheng was not very surprised that Chi You was defeated and the battle concluded.

No matter how strong Chi You was, in the end, with the Dragon God and the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden having left behind their plans, he couldn't stir up much trouble, not to mention that the National Master had also intervened.

The only thing that made Ying Zheng sigh was the process of the battle between Su Xuan and Chi You.

Afterward, another matter shocked him and held his attention.

That was the matter of Xiao Li ascending on a dragon after settling her affairs.

As the Pixiu let out a roar and released a dazzling light, the gateway to another world was opened.

Even though it was only an image manifested by Su Xuan using the Profound Light Technique, Ying Zheng was still deeply shaken when he saw the appearance of the other world emerging through the mirror.

Bursts of immortal light, auspicious beasts roaming, and even those who could ride the wind and void traveling freely.

Such a world caused Ying Zheng to form some speculations that even he found hard to believe.

"National Master, that world?"

Ying Zheng asked directly.

Su Xuan said in a deep voice, "I do not know what kind of world that is, but what I do know is that it is the world where the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden and the Dragon God reside, and in the end, the Pixiu returned to that world."

"The level of that world is higher than ours; it is very likely the Immortal Realm!"

"The Immortal Realm!"

Although Su Xuan only said it was possibly the Immortal Realm, in Ying Zheng's heart, he had basically concluded that it was indeed the Immortal Realm.

First seeing a true dragon, then seeing the Immortal Realm.

If Ying Zheng had only been complaining about not being able to go to Many Loulan in person to witness the true dragon when he first saw the Pixiu, now, he truly regretted it.

He had never expected that a trip to Many Loulan would be so extraordinary.

"The Immortal Realm, what a world to yearn for!"

Ying Zheng did not hide his true thoughts at all.

If possible, he also wanted to become an immortal and enjoy eternal life.

"The Immortal Realm is good, but without sufficient strength, rushing into it is more likely to be seeking one's own death!" Su Xuan spoke, shattering Ying Zheng's delusions.

Ying Zheng looked at Su Xuan in confusion, "Why does the National Master say that?"

Su Xuan said, "I am merely speaking the truth. To us, ants are insignificant beings, and we can control their life and death at will. By the same logic, to even more powerful immortals, are we not also ants? If one enters the Immortal Realm without sufficient strength, it is equivalent to an ant wandering into the territory of giant beasts. In that realm, finding a place to survive would be incredibly difficult!"

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"That is why I said it is more likely to be seeking one's own death!"

Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment, then nodded in approval, "That is indeed the logic!"

Even so, having witnessed the existence of the Immortal Realm but being unable to step into it to enjoy eternal life, Ying Zheng could not help but feel a bit disappointed.

Sensing Ying Zheng's disappointment, Su Xuan comforted him, "Although our world is not as rich in spiritual energy as the Immortal Realm, it is not necessarily impossible to achieve the Dao of Immortality and enjoy eternal life!"

"Is the method for eternal life not already in Your Majesty's hands?"

Upon hearing this, a sharp, brilliant light flashed in Ying Zheng's eyes.

If Su Xuan hadn't reminded him, he would have almost forgotten that he already possessed the method for eternal life.

The Imperial Sutra of World Governance is a cultivation method based on the dragon qi of a dynasty.

After the Qin State unified the world, his strength reached the Grandmaster realm.

If one day he unified the entire world, bringing all the lands beyond the Nine Provinces that Su Xuan spoke of under Qin's rule, he might not be unable to become an immortal in this world.

For the weak, rushing into the Immortal Realm is equivalent to seeking death.

If he becomes a powerhouse, becomes an immortal, and then steps into the Immortal Realm, he might not be unable to secure a place for himself there!

— Author's Notes —

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