As the prompt vanished.
The jade dragon statue became as dull and lifeless as a common rock found by the roadside.
Jiang Yuechu pursed her lips.
"Is this it?"
But... there was a prompt.
Where is the path?
According to the Old Flood Dragon, once recognized, the passage should open, leading directly to the Dragon Ascending Platform.
But right now.
Recognition wasn't given, and the person who was supposed to be recognized was basically held hostage.
What kind of situation is this?
In the corner.
The Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable knelt on the ground, his legs trembling.
Although he dared not lift his head, he pricked up his ears, listening to the movement around him.
After waiting for a while.
There was no sound at all.
"Is this... passing the test?"
The Old Flood Dragon felt uncertain and afraid, but mustered the courage to lift his head slightly.
He saw the young girl standing with her hands behind her back, frowning as she stared at the statue, her expression quite displeased.
"Mas... Master?"
The Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable swallowed his saliva: "Is... is it done?"
"I suppose so."
If it's done, it's done; what does "suppose so" mean?
The Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable muttered to himself, but didn't dare to ask more. He just put on a fawning smile, carefully crawled up from the ground, and approached her.
Upon closer look, he was stunned.
"Oh!"
The Old Flood Dragon exclaimed, pointing at the jade statue: "How did it end up looking like this?"
Jiang Yuechu glanced at him: "Probably tired, resting."
"..."
The Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable's mouth twitched.
Resting?
This is a spiritual statue formed from the remains of a True Dragon, standing here for who knows how many years; he'd never heard of a stone getting tired.
However, he didn't dare to retort, so he turned his head and looked around, looking lost.
"Since the test is passed, why is the path to the Dragon Ascending Platform... not open yet?"
Jiang Yuechu also wanted to know the answer to this question.
She reached out and knocked on the stone platform.
It seems this so-called True Dragon spirit is indeed dead.
Since the soft approach didn't work.
Jiang Yuechu stepped back half a step and flicked her wrist.
A streak of crimson light slid from her sleeve.
The Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable's eyelids twitched wildly. Looking at the terrifyingly malevolent crimson crescent blade, an extremely ominous feeling welled up in his heart.
"Mas... Master, what are you doing?"
Jiang Yuechu twirled the blade, her expression calm.
"Since it won't open the door."
"Then I'll open a door myself."
The Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable's eyes widened in terror, scared to the point of Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering. With a thud, he knelt down again and hugged Jiang Yuechu's leg tightly.
"You can't! You absolutely cannot!"
"This is a True Dragon statue! It is a relic of our ancestors! If you break it... not only will the path not open, but if you trigger the self-destruct Restriction of this Dragon Washing Pool, we will all be buried here!"
The Old Flood Dragon cried with snot and tears.
He was truly terrified.
This master's way of doing things was truly reckless and lawless.
That is a True Dragon!
Even if it's a statue, to the Flood Dragon Clan, it is sacred. How could one slash it with a blade?!
"Get lost."
The young girl let out a soft shout.
She flicked her toe.
The Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable felt his body lighten, and he flew out as if riding the clouds.
Jiang Yuechu ignored the Old Flood Dragon's wailing.
She gripped the hilt with both hands.
The Qi Sea within her body churned, and the golden-blue sun hung high.
Rolling black and red Evil Qi spread out.
Hum—!!!
Jiang Yuechu took a deep breath.
Golden flames surged in her eyes.
Since it's a dead object, there's nothing to be concerned about.
Anyway, there is no path.
She had no interest in using her brain.
Might as well try destroying it.
"Open!"
The young girl gave a low shout.
A crimson blade aura shot into the sky and slashed down at the statue.
Boom—!!!
The great hall shook violently.
The Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable covered his head and closed his eyes in despair, unable to bear looking.
However.
The expected collapse of heaven and earth did not happen.
Only the clattering sound of debris flying everywhere.
After a long while.
The Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable opened his eyes tremblingly.
He saw that in the center of the hall, filled with dust, the True Dragon statue had turned into a pile of rubble.
And in the place where it originally stood.
The space distorted, and an oval light gate appeared.
Jiang Yuechu sheathed her blade and stood there, gently blowing the stone dust off the blade.
She turned her head to look at the stunned Old Flood Dragon and asked in confusion: "See, isn't it open now?"
"..."
The Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable opened his mouth wide.
This actually works?!
Jiang Yuechu didn't give him time to be dazed.
"Let's go."
After saying that.
Regardless of whether there was a trap inside, she strode forward and stepped right in.
The Old Flood Dragon gritted his teeth, no longer worrying about ancestral rules.
Anyway, the ancestor was already shattered into a pile on the ground.
"Master! Wait for your old servant!"
He scrambled up from the ground and chased after her.
Light and shadow flowed, the world turned upside down.
Stepping into thin air, she didn't land on solid ground, but felt as if she had been shoved into a swaying Qiankun bag, bumping up and down, swaying left and right.
When her feet finally touched solid ground.
Jiang Yuechu's figure swayed slightly, her brows furrowed, and her face turned pale.
Even with the cultivation of the Lamp Lighting Realm, this sensation was not pleasant.
She raised her hand to rub her temples, suppressing the nausea churning in her chest.
She couldn't help but complain inwardly.
These great experts just have to use such torturous methods, making it feel like seasickness...
Is this the only way to show off their status?
She shook her head, dispelling some of the discomfort.
Jiang Yuechu slowly opened her eyes and looked up at this final destination.
At this sight.
Even though she had a premonition, her eyes couldn't help but narrow.
Everything around was vast and boundless, with no brick or wall in sight.
Only white mist, bright and vast, like an ocean or a tide.
Mist and clouds scattered colors; the sun and moon shook with light.
Deep in the white mist, in the center of the sea of clouds.
A high platform rose from the ground, soaring straight into the clouds.
The platform was tens of thousands of feet high, majestic and towering, its presence suppressing the vast ocean and calming the jade seas.
Five-colored clouds swirled around it, and faint sounds of dragon roars drifted down from the top of the platform, shaking the soul.
"Ugh..."
A retching sound came from behind.
The Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable tumbled out of the light gate, crawling and rolling, and lay on the ground retching uncontrollably.
Apparently, this old dragon's constitution was far less robust than Jiang Yuechu's, and he had lost half his life being tossed around by this teleportation Formation.
"Mas... Master..."
The Old Flood Dragon finally caught his breath, lifted his head, and followed Jiang Yuechu's gaze.
When he saw the majestic high platform towering into the clouds.
His old eyes suddenly widened, and he even forgot to breathe.
His lips trembled for a long while before he tremblingly spat out three words: "Dragon... Ascending... Platform!"
Jiang Yuechu narrowed her eyes, examining the scene before her.
The path was right beneath her feet.
It seemed within reach.
But Jiang Yuechu didn't rush to take a step.
"Old dog."
The Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable gave a start. He didn't even care to wipe the drool from the corner of his mouth, and bowed as he approached: "This old servant is here."
"How does one ascend this Dragon Ascending Platform?"
Upon hearing this.
The Scarlet Sun Demon Venerable hesitated, not daring to answer for a long while.
This is the Dragon Ascending Platform! Ever since the Dragon Washing Pool appeared, the five branches of the Flood Dragon Clan had fought until their brains were splattered for this opportunity.
But his Southern Abyss Red Flood Dragon lineage...
To put it bluntly.
For generations, let alone reaching the top, there were hardly any who could even come out alive.
Now, this Jinx master was asking him how to ascend.
If he knew, would he have ended up in such a sorry state?
But he dared not say this.
If he said he didn't know, he would appear useless.
If he made things up and this master believed him, and she took a wrong step, given her temper...
Would he still be alive?!