. After a brief exchange with Zhu Kun and the others, Chen Guan carefully sealed away the Imperial-grade Embryo Pill.
This Embryo Pill is undoubtedly the pinnacle of elixirs in the Dou Qi Continent today, and its value is extremely high. If properly utilized, it can be upgraded to a full-fledged Imperial Pill, potentially creating another Dou Emperor.
However, the energy required is incredibly vast, and the level of difficulty involved is immense. The method used by Emperor Hun Tian in the original trajectory is beyond the reach of even a sane person.
"You must be the strongest and most accomplished alchemist in the continent today. This Embryo Pill is truly a highly sought-after possession in your hands. However, refining it into the finished product will require considerable effort."
Zhu Kun suppressed his envious expression, patted Chen Guan on the shoulder, and then changed the subject, "I never thought this ancient emperor's cave house contained only these. Everyone, please make way. I'll carry this square away and take it back to Dragon Island as a training ground. That way, I won't return empty-handed."
Zhu Kun spoke with a measured tone, as if he truly meant it.
However, before Gu Yuan and the others could even notice anything was amiss, Bodhi had already spoken up.
Bodhi stared at the towering stone statue of the ancient Tuoshe Emperor, his brows furrowed.
"There seems to be something in here."
In terms of pure knowledge, no one present could compare to Bodhi. He had existed for countless years, had witnessed the Dou Emperor himself, and had even personally participated in battles with Dou Emperor masters.
Although the Tuoshe Emperor's imperial origin was well hidden, Bodhi could still sense something amiss.
Ultimately, the figure before them wasn't the real Tuoshe Emperor...
Hearing Bodhi's words, everyone was stunned and looked towards the stone statue.
Zhu Kun's face darkened. He had originally planned to let Chen Guan take the Emperor-grade embryonic pill while he quietly studied the emperor's origin.
He had never expected to be exposed on the spot.
Watching Zhu Kun's expression change, Chen Guan laughed. "Something does exist. To be more precise, this is the most precious thing left by the ancient emperor Tuoshe. No need to bother, uncle. I can open this stone statue."
While the Emperor-grade embryonic pill was valuable, achieving emperorhood through it was undoubtedly much more troublesome and time-consuming.
The Emperor's Origin, on the other hand, was much simpler and more convenient.
"You kid really do know the secret of the stone statue. You've already taken the Emperor-grade embryonic pill, and now you want this thing? How unkind!" Zhu Kun said dissatisfiedly.
These words left Gu Yuan and others beside him confused, completely unable to understand what they were talking about.
Chen Guan rolled his eyes helplessly at the old Dragon Emperor.
"Uncle just said that upgrading an Imperial-grade embryonic elixir to a finished Imperial elixir is extremely difficult. As for the Imperial Origin within this stone statue, I know more about it than you do. It's not us who chooses who receives it, but it chooses us. Once I open the stone statue, you'll all see."
"Don't worry, Uncle. Given our relationship, how could I treat you unfairly? After the embryonic elixir is upgraded, it will definitely be yours."
Chen Guan said the last part via voice transmission.
He hadn't lied about the Imperial Origin either. It wasn't something to be acquiesced to. Even if they agreed, Tuoshe Ancient Emperor wouldn't.
With Chen Guan's assurance, Zhu Kun was finally satisfied.
He had been trapped for thousands of years for the sake of the Dou Emperor Cave Abode, and now he had even given his daughter to this boy. He had finally entered the Xinxin Nian Nian Ancient Emperor Cave Abode. If he didn't gain any benefits, he would definitely feel uneasy.
Without hesitation, Chen Guan stepped before the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor statue and placed his palm directly on its heart.
The next moment, the raging flames within him erupted, pouring all of them into the statue's heart.
Instead of the expected rebound, as Chen Guan injected endless flames, the nearly ten-thousand-foot-tall stone statue's surface suddenly began to vibrate with strange ripples, spreading out like waves.
"Buzz!"
The statue's trembling became increasingly frequent, until a cracking sound like the twisting of saw teeth could be heard, and a cave slowly opened in the statue's chest!
At that moment, a soft light suddenly emanated from the cave, enveloping everyone in the square like a thin veil.
"Plop!" "Plop!"
In an instant, eighty percent of the people in the square felt as if a tremendous force had suddenly crushed their shoulders, causing them to collapse to the ground.
Several Ancient Dragons at the peak of the Dou Zun realm were pinned to the ground, bleeding profusely from their mouths and noses.
"Damn that Tuoshe Ancient Emperor!"
Feeling the overwhelming divine power, Zhu Kun cursed profusely. Even with his immense strength, and the ability to dedicate some of his attention to protecting Zi Yan and the others, he was still unable to stand upright, his bones creaking.
Besides him, Bodhi and Gu Yuan withstood the pressure most easily. Though they couldn't lift their heads, they didn't appear vulnerable.
In stark contrast, Chen Guan, standing before the stone cave and supposedly bearing the brunt of the pressure, felt no trace of the pressure.
This situation spoke volumes.
Tuoshe Ancient Emperor had chosen him!
As expected, after a few breaths, the thin glow that permeated the entire venue began to fade from Zhu Kun, Gu Yuan, and the others, finally transforming into a single beam that enveloped Chen Guan alone.
Instantly, the pressure on everyone dissipated.
Straightening himself again, the Old Dragon Emperor watched Chen Guan fall back into the square, accepting the reality.
"If I had known, I would have gotten a few exotic fires to play with."
Clearly, they had all grasped the key point.
With Chen Guan, possessing multiple exotic fires, there was no chance they would be chosen by Tuoshe Ancient Emperor.
In the crowd, Yan Jin's expression was complicated. He couldn't help but wonder, if his strange fire hadn't been given to Chen Guan, would he still have a chance today?
As the thought formed in his mind, Yan Jin quickly dismissed it.
There were no ifs...
Chen Guan subtly felt the enveloping beam of light, and at that moment, the Dou Qi within him surged with strange fluctuations. It felt like encountering something of the same origin, a perfect match.
Hearing the old Dragon Emperor's scathing remarks, Chen Guan smiled faintly, shattering his illusions.
"The word 'chance' is truly mysterious. It seems the legacy of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor has chosen you," Gu Yuan sighed as he looked at Chen Guan.
He was quite calm, having never considered any benefits from it. Seeing it with his own eyes was enough to satisfy him.
Rather than the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's legacy or the Emperor-grade embryonic elixir, he was more concerned about when the deadlock between Chen Guan and Gu Xun'er would be broken.
The Emperor's origin was so close, even Chen Guan felt a sense of impatience.
"Next, I'll stay here to complete the final step. How long this will take is unknown. You can explore the cave abode. If you can't wait, you can return first. The area outside is now completely open."
Upon hearing this, Zi Yan, Queen Medusa, and the other women hesitated.
Crossing the Imperial Realm hadn't happened on Dou Qi Continent in over ten thousand years, and no one knew how long it would take.
"Then we'll wait for you at home!"
Medusa made the decision first, her eyes tender.
With Medusa taking the lead, Zi Yan and the others didn't hesitate.
The Soul Clan had been destroyed, and this was still the Ancient Emperor's Cave abode, posing no danger. They couldn't do anything by staying, so it was better to return home and wait in peace.
"Chen Guan, I plan to travel the continent and explore. Don't look for me when you come out of seclusion," Bodhi said.
Chen Guan nodded slightly, fully understanding Bodhi's thoughts.
However, with Bodhi's strength, as he gradually recovered, he would be practically invincible on this continent, and he would miss out on many exciting things.
This regret can probably only be made up in the vast universe...
"Everyone, wait for my good news!"
After the voice fell, Chen Guan no longer hesitated and moved his body into the stone cave in the chest of the stone statue.
(End of this chapter)