186: Chapter 186 Li Huayin, speaking eloquently, enters the Dragon Pool.

Li Wuqing was just like his name; he spoke with a deadpan expression and indifferent eyes, as if he had no interest in anything in the world.

"I, however, feel that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will surely be able to step onto that thousandth step this time and seize the Opportunity left behind by the ancestor."

The speaker was an old man dressed in a golden robe; his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, filled with a look of calculation.

"Oh? The Duke of Wei thinks so highly of the Crown Prince? This is somewhat inconceivable to me."

Li Wuqing indifferently raised his eyes and spoke.

"Hehe, Imperial Sovereign, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has risen to fame recently, and has even awakened an Elementary Immortal Physique—the Five-Clawed True Dragon Physique. His cultivation Realm has also been soaring all the way."

"Among all the Princes and Princesses, the Crown Prince has long since stood out from the crowd, leading by a wide margin."

"If the Crown Prince cannot step onto that thousandth step, I expect no other Prince or Princess will be able to do so either."

The Duke of Wei chuckled.

"Hmm, there is some truth to that, but as for what the final result will be, it is still difficult to draw a conclusion now."

Li Wuqing nodded slightly.

Soon, Crown Prince Li Junze was the first to arrive. After performing his salutations, he quietly waited by the side of the Dragon Pool.

Following that, one by one, the Princes and Princesses arrived at the Dragon Garden.

"Father, I wonder if I may bring the Prince Consort into the Dragon Pool with me?"

Li Huayin came slowly holding Lin Ran's hand, her every move exuding the noble air of a princess.

"Nonsense! How can a Prince Consort be considered a royal Prodigy? How could he possibly enter the Dragon Pool?"

"Furthermore, Seventh Princess, just because you say he is the Prince Consort, does that make him so? You recognize him as the Prince Consort, but do the people of our Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty recognize him?"

Before Li Wuqing could speak, the Duke of Wei glared and shouted in anger.

"Duke of Wei, you have overstepped. The Seventh Princess was asking me, not you."

Li Wuqing cast an indifferent glance at the Duke of Wei.

Instantly!

It was as if a True Dragon had appeared before the Duke of Wei, opening its bloody maw and baring its fangs, exerting endless pressure upon him.

The Duke of Wei felt his Divine Soul tremble with unease at this moment. Cold sweat poured down his back, and he was as silent as a cicada in winter.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. This official has lost his composure."

The Duke of Wei hurriedly bowed and spoke respectfully.

"Seventh Princess, I ask you, have you already decided that he is your Prince Consort?"

Li Wuqing stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm.

"Yes! I have long since decided that Lin Ran will be my husband for this life and all eternity, and the Prince Consort of the Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty!"

"Moreover, if Father allows the Prince Consort to enter the Dragon Pool, it will bring nothing but benefits to our Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty."

"The Dragon Pool is a place of Opportunity and Legacy opened by our dynasty's ancestor, where none but royal Prodigies may enter."

"But rules are dead, while people are alive. If Father allows Lin Ran to enter the Dragon Pool together, would this not show the people of the world that our Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty has a heart that embraces all things and is as broad as the sea?"

"Would this not allow the talents of the world to see the benevolence of our Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty?"

"This would prove that our Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty is generous and magnanimous toward Prodigies, especially our own, and does not hide things away."

"When that time comes, I fear more and more young Prodigies in the world will join our Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty to serve our dynasty."

Li Huayin nodded. Even facing the Imperial Sovereign and the assembly of ministers, she spoke eloquently, her expression showing no sign of weakness.

These words truly possessed the principles of governing a country and the majesty of an empress.

"Haha! Good! The Seventh Princess has a point."

"Crown Prince, what do you think?"

Li Wuqing laughed and asked.

Regarding Li Huayin's intention to bring Lin Ran into the Dragon Pool, Li Junze's expression was initially a bit obscurely gloomy and unsightly, but suddenly, he froze for a moment, and his expression changed instantly.

"Seventh Sister is indeed right. I believe this move is feasible!"

Li Junze lowered his eyes and spoke humbly.

"Since even the Crown Prince has nothing more to say, then I shall agree to this matter."

"This time the Dragon Pool awakens, not only will you Princes and Princesses enter, but our Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty's Prince Consort Lin Ran may also enter."

Li Wuqing waved his hand, his tone brook no argument.

"Oh? It seems this old fox has recognized me."

Lin Ran's heart stirred.

However, he wasn't concerned about Li Wuqing right now; he was more concerned about Li Junze.

He wasn't blind; he naturally saw the subtle gloom on Li Junze's face.

This was understandable. After all, he had easily destroyed Li Junze's spiritual body and Nie Feng in front of so many people at the Heavenly Sound Tower. Naturally, Li Junze was unhappy with him, and it was only natural for him to target him.

But in just an instant, that gloom disappeared, and instead, Li Junze even agreed to his entry into the Dragon Pool.

He secretly guessed that the waste-to-prodigy face-slapping system must have issued a new mission to Li Junze!

And this mission was very likely to have Li Junze surpass him in the competition for the Dragon Pool and slap his face hard!

Thinking of this, Lin Ran sneered in his heart.

Want to slap the face of This Son of Heavenly Mandate?

Then it remains to be seen if Li Junze has the life for it!

【Ding! Detected that the Host has triggered a new Heavenly Mandate Mission. Please read the following content on your own!】

【The face of This Son of Heavenly Mandate—is that something the Host of a trash System can slap?!】

【Mission: Step onto the thousandth step of the Dragon Pool and seize all the Opportunities within!】

【Reward: 25,000 destiny points, Dragon Slaying Sword Fragment (II), Top-tier Divine Art—God Extinguishing Star Fall Technique!】

Seeing this, a wicked smile curled at the corners of Lin Ran's mouth.

As expected, he was right!

The waste-to-prodigy face-slapping system had indeed issued Li Junze a mission to slap his face!

"Without further ado, you all shall enter the Dragon Pool now."

Li Wuqing ordered.

"As you command!"

After briefly giving instructions to Meng Qing behind him, Lin Ran followed Li Huayin into the Dragon Pool.

The Dragon Pool had a total of nine paths, each with a thousand lotus platforms, all leading to the deepest part of the Dragon Pool.

And in the deepest part of this Dragon Pool, it was said that there was an Opportunity and Legacy left behind by the ancestor of the Jue Jian Imperial Dynasty.

Li Huayin and Lin Ran stepped onto the seventh path; they were currently standing on the first lotus platform.

The closer one got to the depths of the Dragon Pool, the stronger the Dragon Might on their body became.

And the Dragon Might on this first lotus platform was practically negligible; to Lin Ran, it was as if he couldn't sense it at all.

"Lin Ran, let's go!"

Li Huayin said, her figure flashing as she instantly appeared dozens of lotus platforms away.

Lin Ran also sped forward.

With his current Physical Body strength, it was enough for him to reign supreme among Quasi-Emperors.

The Dragon Might possessed by the lotus platforms in front of him exerted no pressure at all; it was like an itch being scratched.

In just a short moment, he had already reached the five-hundredth lotus platform.

Even Li Huayin was left far behind by him.

And his speed, instead of decreasing, actually increased!

"Hmm, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has now reached the four hundred and fiftieth lotus platform, and his speed is still as fast as ever!"

The Duke of Wei stroked his beard and nodded with a smile.

"Is that so? But I see someone who is even faster than the Crown Prince."