Instantly, his figure vanished within, disappearing from sight.
Zhuo Lao also followed closely.
Wang Longyan and the Green Phoenix Demon Emperor exchanged a glance, and immediately followed inside.
As the Green Phoenix Demon Emperor holding the Jade Pendant stepped through the space portal, the portal gradually dissipated into the night like rippling water, seemingly never having appeared.
At the same time.
Wang Longyan and the Green Phoenix Demon Emperor found themselves in a room.
The room wasnât large, furnished with several Spirit Wood pieces that could accommodate about a dozen people for leisurely sitting, resting, and tea sipping.
The walls of the room had embedded grids with objects resembling medals or trophies inside, along with textual descriptions. From the content, one could deduce that this relic indeed belonged to the Demonic Plant Honored One, an important research base of hers, possibly involved in external trade, but more information wasnât available.
The items were clearly reinforced with prohibitions, and due to their exceptional materials, even after countless epochs, they remained pristine and new-looking.
This room seemed less like a relic and more like a reception room.
"Respected guests, please rest for a moment. The Artifact Spirit [Lanshan] has conveyed your presence. Shortly, researchers from the [Green Demon Research Institute] will arrive to greet you."
As Wang Longyan and others examined their surroundings, a small box at the roomâs entrance lit up with a green light, and an appealing female voice emanated from it.
"The last time I came here, it was the same. They said someone would come, but in reality, no one does." Shentu Jingming eagerly explained to Wang Longyan, "Thereâs a corridor outside this room. There are other rooms nearby, but you canât enter them. At the corridorâs end is a door, and I suspect the real relic lies beyond that door. Last time, I got stuck at the corridorâs end door, tried everything, but couldnât get through."
While speaking, he led Wang Longyan through all accessible areas, resembling a tour guide more than relic-seeker.
Wang Longyan was speechless but somewhat understood.
This relic clearly wasnât designed to find a successor.
The Jade Pendant seems merely for guests or friends, hence entry leads to the reception room, but to reach the real relic likely requires the hostâs guidance.
This posed a bit of a hassle.
"This relic is extraordinarily well-preserved, the Formation shows no signs of damage. I just tried it, space-tearing methods wonât work here either. With my abilities, forcefully breaking through seems impossible." The Green Phoenix Demon Emperor was evidently aware of the issue, slightly frowning.
"Any other findings?" Wang Longyan glanced at Shentu Jingming.
"No, nothing else." Shentu Jingming replied helplessly.
Although the goddess willingly conversed with him, bringing joy, he indeed had nothing more to offer.
Wang Longyan pondered for a moment, then felt a sudden spark, looking up at the small box by the room entrance: "Artifact Spirit, does the Honored One take disciples?"
After uttering those words, the small box remained silent for a while.
Just as Wang Longyan thought it would ignore her, an uncertain female voice unexpectedly emerged: "If someone like you with Wood Type Bloodline, it might not be impossible to consider..."
They could communicate!
Wang Longyanâs heart leapt with joy but, considering the Artifact Spiritâs words, couldnât help but slightly frown: "Does it have to be someone like me? What about an Unparalleled Heavenly Child with Wood Type?"
"No, no!" The Artifact Spiritâs voice was full of disdain, "Our Honored One possesses natural brilliance; usual Unparalleled Heavenly Children donât qualify under her. Even if he is a Unparalleled Heavenly Child, heâd at least need to be Worldâs Best Class Câno, Grade B! Yes, at least Worldâs Best Grade B might have a chance!"
Worldâs Best Grade B?
Wang Longyanâs eyes lit up, her brows revealed a hint of gladness.
Isnât Shou Zhe holding the qualification of Worldâs Best Grade B?
She had merely been probing the Artifact Spirit, and unexpectedly, the Spirit foolishly took the bait. Judging by its response, the relic likely holds the Demonic Plant Honored Oneâs heritage, otherwise, it wouldnât get hung up on qualifications, but reject outright.
Looks like Shou Zhe has hope for the heritage.
Just uncertain whether the relic holds a Codex or an Immortal Scripture?
"Artifact Spirit, I have a friend who may have a chance."
"Friend?" The Artifact Spirit pondered and replied haughtily, "Then bring him here to try. Donât blame me for not warning you; our Honored One has high standards: talent not high wonât do, unattractive wonât do, poor temperament wonât do, lack of intelligence wonât do."
Wang Longyan laughed, her tone filled with pride: "Donât worry, if he doesnât meet the requirements, Iâm afraid no one in the world does."
"Friend?" The Third Prince glanced at Wang Longyan with a peculiar tone tinged with envy, "Is Ruobingâs friend male or female?"
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At the same time.
Cold Moon Immortal City, Immortal Soldier Department, Sky Artisan Division.
The Sky Artisan Division is an exclusive institution for nurturing, managing, and allocating various forging professions, wielding significant authority. The ability of the Immortal Soldier Department to fulfill forging tasks on time and in quality is inseparable from the Sky Artisan Divisionâs allocations.
At present, within the Sky Artisan Division, Commandant Liu was performing official duties with a stern expression, while several middle-aged men stood below. These men were various supervisors within the Sky Artisan Division, each responsible for a specific project, wielding considerable power.