Protect Our Clan Leader

Therefore, many years ago, Wang Shouzhe had Wang Mei prepare for this.

This [Wang Zhe Mei] hails from the Wang family of Beishan Commandery Prince Moqin Country, and is from a minor lineage of a Grade Five Prominent Family.

A series of relationships surrounding this identity have long been secretly arranged, and as for the Old Ancestor Longyan under the alias "Wang Ruobing", though she also comes from this family, she had left due to various reasons, going out to become an Independent Cultivator.

Then, after a series of events, both sides finally recognized each other, blood proved thicker than water.

This backstory, Wang Mei has crafted for many years, and indeed there is a real Wang Zhe Mei living in the Wang family of Beishan Commandery Prince. That Grade Five Prominent Family Wang clan has already been secretly controlled by Wang Mei, and slightly supported to make this facade more realistic.

Hence, it's not easy to see through this identity.

Of course, why this Grade Five Prominent Family can still have Divine Power Territory or Transcendent Void Realm Tribute, that's another story altogether.

"The family is well, the children are also doing great, many of them are rather promising." Wang Shouzhe continued to have a leisurely chat with Wang Longyan about family matters.

After an incense stick of time.

Seeing them not having the slightest inclination to stop, Third Prince Shentu Jingming finally couldn't help but approach with a smile: "Zhe Mei, my worthy brother, I am Shentu Jingming, the Third Prince of the current dynasty."

"Much obliged, much obliged," Wang Shouzhe replied dismissively, then spoke to the Old Ancestor Longyan, "Old Ancestor, we should expedite our conquest of this relic."

"Alright, then follow me," the Old Ancestor Longyan led the group towards the relic.

The Third Prince scurried after them, feeling considerably vexed, cursing quietly in his heart.

Wang Zhe Mei, you rascal~ Someday, I will make you willingly call me "Old Ancestor"!

As for this relic, the Third Prince didn't believe that Wang Zhe Mei and his group could truly obtain its legacy.

This is the relic of the Demonic Plant Honored One.

The Demonic Plant Honored One is, among the ten most wanted, oh no, the ten heroes, a renowned figure, a top-tier power in the True Immortal Realm. Back in the days, even their lineage's Old Ancestor, the Red Lotus Honorable, dreaded this "madwoman".

The relic she left behind wouldn't be easy to crack, would it?

He was simply amusing Ruobing~

When the time comes and this rascal fails in cracking the relic, he can seize the opportunity to comfort Ruobing and deepen their relationship. He had already thought of comforting lines~

"Sire, you need to be careful with this Wang Zhe Mei," suddenly, the voice of Zhou Lao rang in the Third Prince's ears, "This person's energy is restrained, and even I can't see through their full cultivation base, likely due to wearing some high-end concealing artifact. And the demonic cultivators accompanying him aren't simple either; one at the Divine Power Territory Early Stage, and another with an aura no weaker than mine, likely also at the Transcendent Void Realm."

"No worries," the Third Prince appeared calm, sending a voice transmission casually, "Didn't someone probe Ruobing's background before? She's the secretly nurtured Saintess of the Yinsha Sect in full force. After Yinsha lost in their bid for the Demon Lord position, they were forced to migrate to that countryside corner of the Marginal Wasteland, who wouldn't feel dissatisfied, wanting a comeback."

"Over the years, Yinsha Sect must have secretly accumulated strength, likely having reached cooperation agreements with both the Qin and Jin countries. Haha, that Little Demon Sovereign Chao Qianjue might have found himself a rival this time."

"Well, should I have some of my men further investigate Miss Ruobing's in-depth intel?" Zhou Lao continued sending a voice transmission.

"No need," the Third Prince shook his head discreetly, "In Yinsha Sect's territory, if they set up with plans, we wouldn't be able to discover much, and this would displease my lady Ruobing. Anyway, it's Chao Qianjue who's going to have headaches, why should we bother making efforts for that arrogant rascal?"

"Let's observe the situation today. If that rascal really gets lucky, inheriting the Demonic Plant Honored One's legacy, we'll just recruit him and have him become one of our own."

In a few spoken words, the relic's entrance was reached.

The Third Prince and Zhou Lao stopped discussing the topic and focused their attention on the relic.

Under repeated acts, soon, the relic's space gate opened again, and the group stepped into the relic, arriving at the previous "reception room".

"Honored guests, please rest for a moment, the Artifact Spirit [Lan Shan] has notified you. Researchers from [Green Demon Research Institute] will come shortly to receive you."

The familiar voice of the Artifact Spirit sounded again with a "mechanical" tone.

As mentioned before by the Third Prince in the introduction, this is just formal reception, part of the Artifact Spirit's fixed dialogue; no researchers will come to receive them afterward.

"Esteemed Artifact Spirit," Wang Longyan spoke courteously to the Artifact Spirit, "As discussed last time, I brought a young elite for you to examine. Could you see if he is qualified to inherit the Honored One's legacy?"

Upon hearing this, a light shone above from a small box in the reception room, and a beam of green light emanated, slowly scanning over Wang Shouzhe.

Soon, the light retracted, and the Artifact Spirit spoke again with its mechanical voice: "Bloodline is decent, but its nature conflicts considerably with Honored One's legacy, low compatibility."

"How could it be?" Wang Longyan became anxious upon hearing this, "Could there be a mistake? Could you try it again?"

The feeling was akin to not believing one's child scored low, requesting a recheck of the exam.

"There's no mistake," the Artifact Spirit's tone conveyed a slight dissatisfaction, "The Green Demon Research Institute's qualification scanning devices use special technology independently developed by the Honored One, with bloodline test accuracy reaching 99.95%. The Demonic Plant Honored One possesses the purest Wood Type Talent and he does not possess that talent, don't toy with my emotions next time."

Hehe!

The Third Prince was secretly pleased.

This rascal, like this Prince, was also subjected to disapproval, wasn't he~

"Why are you so happy?" Wang Longyan glared at him with displeasure.

"I am not happy," the Third Prince immediately displayed a bitter face and looked pitiably at Wang Shouzhe, "Zhe Mei, my worthy brother, your foolish brother is mourning for you."

"Old Ancestor, rest assured," Wang Shouzhe comforted, "Though we didn't get the inheritance this time, there are chances elsewhere."

"Quite right, quite right~ Zhe Mei, why not go to the Real Demon Palace to have a look? There are numerous inheritances there, odds are you might find something fitting." The Third Prince suggested, "Our Imperial Household has some influence in the Real Demon Palace; I could guide Zhe Mei when that time comes."

Though Wang Longyan felt regretful for Wang Shouzhe, since there was no affinity, she naturally wouldn't force it.

Sparing no more thought for Shentu Jingming, she turned to Green Fern: "Fern, since we're here, why don't you undergo a test too?"

This brought an increasingly dissatisfied tone to the Artifact Spirit Lan Shan: "I'm only giving you face because your bloodline is decent, don't think any random cat or dog can obtain the Honored One's legacy. This is your last chance."

The same green light swept across Green Fern.

Suddenly.

A wondrous event unfolded.

Not only did the green light not disappear promptly, but it grew more intense, eventually turning into a dazzling and striking green light pillar.

Under the pillar's illumination, Green Fern's body levitated, her hair flying in all directions, and her aura began to roll and boil.

She was slightly furrowing her brows, her mind seeming to immerse in some indescribable special state.

Everyone present was bewildered, simultaneously shocked and stupefied, entirely clueless about what was occurring.

Abruptly.

Green Fern opened her eyes wide.

A glimmer of gold flickered across her clear eyes, aloof and cold.

Next moment.

An immense power surged from within her.

It was as if some unknown valve inside her was opened, and the vigorous pressure poured out like a torrent, instantly enveloping the entire reception room with irresistible might.

With pressure enveloping, even breathing seemed to become difficult.

"Hiss!"

Several Void Realm Bigwigs drew a cold breath, their expressions changed almost simultaneously, and without delay, they protected their young masters and retreated backward.

"This aura, this aura is..."

The voice of Artifact Spirit Lan Shan also suddenly became trembling and sharp, the tone mixed with disbelief, as though enduring a massive shock, abruptly halted.

After quite some time, it trembled with a voice, furiously excited and solemn, once again speaking, "Artifact Spirit Lan Shan, pay, pay respects to the Honored One! Congratulations on your return, Honored One!"

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