Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy-Chapter 548 - 401: Legend of the Ancient Dragon

Ouyang Qian felt an indescribable sensation rising in her heart, a mix of hope that this world truly had Immortals, and a trace of unease about this unknown world. She had always longed for myths, yet when the possibility of myth becoming reality dawned on her, she realized she wasn’t as composed as she had imagined.

At this moment, Luo Chen’s low voice sounded in her ear: "Yanli, there really is a Dragon Man!" Hearing this, Ouyang Qian couldn’t help but let out a laugh. She knew Luo Chen was joking, but at this moment she really needed such levity to ease her inner tension.

However, their laughter drew the attention of the Wind Grasshopper. He stiffened, staring at Luo Chen, as if trying to discern something unusual from his face. He clearly did not appreciate Luo Chen’s joke and was somewhat annoyed.

"Dragon Man..." The Wind Grasshopper muttered this peculiar and awkward title, finding it quite uncomfortable. He shot an irritated glance at Luo Chen, obviously displeased with this guy who told jokes irrespective of the occasion.

Ouyang Qian, seeing this, quickly cleared her throat, trying to alleviate the awkward atmosphere. She cupped her fist towards the Wind Grasshopper and said: "So it’s the Dragon Monarch, pardon my offense. May I ask if you are related to the Dragon Girl of the Dragon Maiden Palace?" She intended to smooth things over, but as soon as she spoke, she realized she might have asked an inappropriate question.

Sure enough, the Wind Grasshopper’s face chilled, and his gaze turned complicated. Ouyang Qian felt something amiss, and seeing the Wind Grasshopper’s mood turn, she instinctively stepped back, fearing she had violated some taboo.

Unexpectedly, the Wind Grasshopper did not lash out but instead took a deep breath to calm his emotions. He chuckled bitterly, "You’re right, she is indeed my wife." As he spoke, a trace of sorrow that should not have belonged to him surfaced on his face, his eyes dimmed, and his expression turned desolate.

Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian exchanged a glance, each seeing the surprise in the other’s eyes. They hadn’t expected their guess to be true, and even more surprising was that this Dragon Monarch would so directly acknowledge his identity and past.

The Wind Grasshopper seemed unwilling to elaborate on this topic, so he sighed lightly and changed the subject: "Now that you both know my identity, what are your plans?" Though his tone was calm, it carried an undeniable authority.

In the night, the Wind Grasshopper’s figure flickered in the moonlight, exuding a mysterious aura. Ouyang Qian, observing his out-of-character demeanor, understood that it must be related to some deeply hidden emotions. She couldn’t help but wonder, was the Dragon Palace beneath Longquan built by that legendary Dragon Girl? And was the demon-suppressing seal atop Longquan also her work? The story of the fallen scholar and the Dragon Girl seemed not baseless, but why did the Dragon Girl appear in Da Kuo, and where is she now?

Ouyang Qian turned to look at Luo Chen, only to see him deep in thought, clearly also pondering these mysteries. What intrigued Luo Chen most was the relationship between the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land and Da Kuo. Why did the people at Celestial Battle Mountain assume they were Upper Immortals from the Immortal Realm as soon as they entered the Profound Virtue Grotto Heaven? Could Da Kuo be the legendary Immortal Realm? But this seemed unlikely since Da Kuo only had legends of Immortals and had never seen even a single living Immortal, and the cultivation methods there appeared less profound than those of Profound Virtue Grotto Heaven.

"Have you both decided yet? My invitation for you to visit is entirely without malice," the Wind Grasshopper returned to normal, smiling as he said.

Ouyang Qian and Luo Chen exchanged a glance, hesitant yet unable to refuse this mysterious invitation. After all, they also wanted to uncover the truth behind it. So, Luo Chen nodded in agreement and said, "Then we shall intrude, but where is your residence, Dragon Monarch?"

The Wind Grasshopper gave a mysterious smile and pointed ahead into the darkness, "Right in front of you." As he finished speaking, he suddenly waved his robe sleeve, and a gust of black wind rose rapidly. Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian felt a sudden brightness before they were enveloped by the black wind. The sound of the wind roared in their ears as if they were traversing an endless space-time tunnel. In an instant, they found themselves by the edge of a pond in the forest.

The pond sparkled under the moonlight, exuding a particularly tranquil aura. The Wind Tiger leaped into the water first, followed by the Wind Grasshopper who swept up Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian, diving into the pond. The cold pond water engulfed their bodies instantly, yet it did not bring any discomfort. On the contrary, an unusual force flowed in the water, as if guiding them to an unknown shore.

After an unclear amount of time, Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian suddenly found themselves in a fantastical world. Here, palaces stood majestically, adorned with jewels, as magnificent as the East Sea Dragon Palace. Thick mist permeated the surroundings, yet it did not affect their breathing. Instead, there was a refreshing sensation that was invigorating.

"Welcome to my Dragon Palace," the Wind Grasshopper’s voice sounded in their ears, accompanied by a tinge of pride and satisfaction. He led Luo Chen and Ouyang Qian through numerous gates, reaching the depths of the Dragon Palace. Along the way, they saw countless treasures and a variety of marine creatures, leaving them dazzled.