532: Ancestral tomb explosion

“Old Xu, what did you say? What Monarch?”

Chu Mengchen was stunned.

“It’s…it’s a Monarch!”

Xu Nantian seemed to have lost his ability to speak, babbling incoherently.

Ye Qiuning, standing nearby, suddenly realized something. She asked in astonishment, “Old Xu, are you trying to say… Chu Mengxuan has advanced to Monarch Tier?”

Hearing Ye Qiuning’s words, Xu Nantian nodded rapidly.

Seeing this, everyone present was bewildered.

Chu Mengchen looked at He Zhiyi and asked, “I remember Her Majesty the Empress just reached Grandmaster Tier, right?”

“That’s right, she and we both advanced to Grandmaster Tier together…” He Zhiyi said in a daze.

“How did she suddenly become a Monarch?” Chu Mengchen found it hard to believe.

Ye Qiuning, however, was calmer and speculated, “If she solo-killed a Legendary Dragon, plus all the experience bonuses, she would have enough experience to advance to Monarch Tier.”

“Solo-killed a Legendary Dragon!?”

Chu Mengchen felt even more incredulous.

Fighting a Legendary Dragon in the Annihilation Sea was tough even for Lin Xiaoer.

His own daughter was only level 61. Even if she had some ability to suppress the opponent, it shouldn't be so outrageous as to solo-kill it, right?

Just as Chu Mengchen was doubting himself, an operator nearby excitedly shouted, “The black hole has disappeared! The Legendary Dragon has also disappeared!”

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

But at the same time, everyone showed astonished expressions.

Didn’t that just confirm it?

The Legendary Dragon was really killed!

If Chu Mengxuan solo-killed it, she really could have advanced to Monarch Tier!

“Monarch Tier! She really advanced to Monarch Tier!”

“Our ancestral graves have exploded with good fortune!”

Upon learning that his daughter had advanced to Monarch Tier, Chu Mengchen couldn't hold back.

A year ago, the highest combat power of his Chu Family was Xu Nantian, who was level 90.

A Peak Grandmaster was already a ceiling-level combat power in Jingming City.

The Chu Family relied on Xu Nantian to maintain order, which allowed them to run their martial arts school business and gain a foothold in the chaotic Jingming City.

However, Xu Nantian was getting old after all, and had been stuck at level 90, unable to advance.

And Chu Mengchen's own profession was relatively poor, and he also had to take care of the business, so it would be difficult for him to achieve much in this life.

Fortunately, he later made an incredibly successful investment, marrying his daughter into the Qin Family, which allowed the Chu Family to take off directly.

But in-laws are in-laws after all.

Chu Mengchen still hoped that a strong person could emerge from his own Family.

His greatest aspiration for Chu Mengxuan was that she could achieve Hero Rank.

That way, no one in the world would mock his Chu Family for clinging to a powerful connection.

Hero Rank couldn't compare to Emperor Tier, but it was still considered a strong person who could stand on his own.

Who would have thought... this girl directly rushed to Monarch Tier!

Moreover, it was a direct leap to Monarch Tier!

This time, the Chu Family, among the imperial relatives, could also hold their heads high!

“The sky has fallen…”

He Zhiyi rested her head on her hand and smiled at Ye Qiuning, “From now on, it will only be you and I leveling up.”

Ye Qiuning also showed a wry smile and said, “Soon, it will be just you.”

After reaching level 60, she had already clearly felt the difficulty.

An extraordinary Sword Immortal was still a bit weak in front of Epic and Legendary Professionals.

It might not be long before He Zhiyi also pulled away from her.

However, Ye Qiuning and He Zhiyi were genuinely happy from the bottom of their hearts that Chu Mengxuan could advance to Monarch Tier.

After all, the harem of the Shenzhou Empire was still divided into “factions.”

The Bronze Sparrow Terrace faction, the Supreme Imperial City faction, and the Divine Domain faction.

If a strong person emerged from their own faction, everyone would also have glory.

Just as everyone was still processing the joy of Chu Mengxuan’s advancement to Monarch Tier, an announcement came.

“The crisis has been resolved. The Empress Dowager has returned to the ship’s cabin. All personnel are requested to remain at their posts.”

Not long after the announcement, the bridge door opened, and Lin Xiaoer walked in from outside.

Everyone excitedly stepped forward, wanting to inquire about Chu Mengxuan's advancement to Monarch Tier.

However, Chu Mengxuan was nowhere to be seen.

“Empress Dowager, where is the Empress?” Chu Mengchen stepped forward and asked.

Lin Xiaoer said, “Xuan’er overexerted herself during the battle and fainted.”

“Is she alright?”

Hearing that his daughter had fainted, Chu Mengchen was a little anxious.

Lin Xiaoer waved her hand and said, “No need to worry, she’ll be fine after a rest.”

Chu Mengchen breathed a sigh of relief, then nervously confirmed with Lin Xiaoer, “Xuan’er, has she already advanced to Monarch Tier?”

Lin Xiaoer was startled, looked at everyone, and said, “How did you all know? I wanted to give everyone a surprise.”

Everyone looked at Xu Nantian.

Xu Nantian awkwardly explained, “My Dragon Soul also participated in the phenomenon of Xuan’er’s advancement.”

Hearing this, Lin Xiaoer’s eyes lit up with excitement, and she thought to herself:

“Zhang Lingxiao was right, Xuan’er really did cause ten thousand Dragons to bow in worship…”

“What exactly is that thing inside her…”

...Meanwhile, in the medical room.

The unconscious Chu Mengxuan had been placed on the bed by two medical Professionals.

After a thorough examination, the two medical Professionals said to Zhang Lingxiao, “Imperial Advisor, Her Majesty the Empress is completely normal. Her coma is only due to an excessive increase in Mental Energy.”

Zhang Lingxiao nodded slightly and said, “You’ve worked hard. Both of you may withdraw.”

“Yes, Imperial Advisor.”

The medical Professionals bowed slightly and exited the medical room.

When the medical room door closed.

Zhang Lingxiao immediately walked to Chu Mengxuan’s side.

“Empress, I apologize for the intrusion.”

“By order of the Empress Dowager, this humble Daoist needs to examine the existence within your body.”

With that, he formed a sword-finger gesture and released a thread of Spiritual Qi, which quickly wrapped around Chu Mengxuan’s wrist.

This was what he called “4D ultrasound,” or spiritual thread pulse diagnosis.

Zhang Lingxiao could use the thread to “introspect” and observe a person’s limbs, bones, and internal organs. Whatever illness the other party had, he could see it at a glance.

With this ability alone, Zhang Lingxiao was somewhat of a divine doctor.

It was just a pity that Professionals generally didn't get sick.

However, spiritual thread pulse diagnosis could not only see tangible objects but also some “intangible” ones.

For example, the Martial Soul of a Soul Master, the Dragon Soul of a Dragon Fist Master, or the beast companions of a Beast Tamer.

And now, he was going to look at Chu Mengxuan’s “Nascent Soul.”

With Spiritual Qi conducting, Zhang Lingxiao slowly closed his eyes.

“This is…”

As soon as he closed his eyes, Zhang Lingxiao immediately saw a wondrous sight.

In a void, a golden ball of light floated.

Around the ball of light, a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon coiled, as if silently guarding the ball of light.

What astonished Zhang Lingxiao even more was a seven-colored light band on the ball of light.

The light band shimmered with brilliant colors, like a rainbow, with one end connected to the ball of light and the other leading to an unknown place.

Zhang Lingxiao focused his attention on that colored band, and after observing for a long time, he murmured, “This is… an umbilical cord???”