Fantasy: Ten Dragons Compete for the Throne, I, the Villain, Choose to Play it Off

Chapter 15: Profound Enlightenment, Comprehending Everything!
"That long time ago?"

"Since it was discovered so early, why wasn't it dealt with?"

Li Qiye was filled with doubt.

At this moment, the spirit sighed and said, "Perhaps when the Dragon Spring Blood Pool was refined, too many rare and precious materials were incorporated, and it was tempered by the strange fire of heaven and earth, which gave it the characteristic of being indestructible."

"Unless the Dragon Spring Blood Pool is completely destroyed, the Blood Demon cannot be eradicated."

"After careful consideration, in order to maximize its value, we have not dealt with it."

Hearing the spirit's explanation, Li Qiye understood.

In other words, the spirit of the Great Dao Stele felt that destroying the Dragon Spring Blood Pool directly would be too wasteful, and wanted to make better use of it before destroying it later.

However, what happened later undoubtedly showed that the spirit had gone too far.

The blood demon lost control and escaped from the Great Zhou Dynasty's palace, devouring the flesh and blood of living beings wherever it went.

It also became a major scourge to the Northern Divine Continent.

Li Qiye looked at the artifact spirit, and just as he was about to speak, he frowned.

The image of the Blood Demon from before flashed through his mind. The Blood Demon and the artifact spirit's figures were so similar, with identical faces and outlines.

So here's the question!
What exactly is the relationship between this artifact spirit and the Blood Demon?
"Did you see it?"

Noticing Li Qiye's expression, the artifact spirit asked with a smile.

"No, I didn't see anything!"

Li Qiye cried out in his heart, but still remained calm and said, "What did you see? I don't understand what you're saying, senior."

Upon hearing this, the spirit was both amused and exasperated.

He pointed at Li Qiye and said, "You little rascal, you're really cunning. Don't worry, although I and that blood demon are of the same lineage, it was only created by a mutation of my blood that gave it sentience."

"The spirit of the Great Dao Stone Tablet Hall is actually of the same origin as the Blood Demon?"

"Are blood demons created through mutations in the bloodline of artifact spirits?"

Thinking of all this, Li Qiye immediately realized what was going on.

"You must be the Ancestral Dragon, who fought against the progenitor for more than ten years!"

"What bloody battle of over ten years? I could only withstand a dozen or so moves from your ancestor!"

The spirit remained calm and spoke frankly.

It seems history is always embellished; to stretch a dozen moves into more than ten years, no one else can do that.

Li Qiye didn't continue, but changed the subject, saying, "I really didn't expect that you, senior, would willingly become a weapon spirit."

Why wouldn't I choose that option?

The spirit smiled and said, "I injured my origin in a battle back then, making it difficult to attain immortality. So I merged with the Great Dao Stele and became bound to the fate of the Great Zhou Dynasty. This can be considered a different kind of immortality."

"Isn't the path of cultivation all about achieving immortality?"

"In contrast, those who mocked me back then have all turned to dust."

"I am the only one still alive in this world, so my choice is not wrong."

Hearing this, Li Qiye gave the artifact spirit a thumbs up in his heart.

To see things so clearly is something most people can't do; such clarity is truly rare.

Sensing Li Qiye's admiring gaze, the artifact spirit felt somewhat smug.

Could it be that the bastard who was the founder of the Great Zhou Dynasty captured her, beat her half to death, and threatened her that she would either die or become the spirit of the Great Dao Stone Stele Hall?

Are you kidding?
Doesn't the mighty Ancestral Dragon have any dignity?

But I can't beat that guy at all, so I can't just die rather than submit.

At first, he was extremely angry, but the more time went on, the more he felt that he had become the spirit of the artifact.

As he just said, his original essence was damaged back then, making it impossible for him to pursue the path of immortality, and one day his life would come to an end.

After becoming the spirit of the Great Dao Stone Stele Hall, although you lose your freedom, you can lie down here every day and do whatever you want.

People would occasionally offer sacrifices to it, and it lived a carefree life.

Such a life can be described as perfect.

Li Qiye was naturally unaware of the spirit's thoughts; if he had known, he would have been filled with emotion.

If this Ancestral Dragon possessed a "play-it-or-die" system, and spent all his time playing it safe here, he'd probably be invincible. He paused for a moment, then asked, "Senior, did you suddenly appear to reprimand me?"

The spirit shook its head and said, "Why should I blame you?"

"You refined the Dragon Spring Blood Pool, so it wasn't a waste. It also solved a major hidden danger."

"If anyone dares to blame you, just state my name and let him come to me."

The spirit spoke with unparalleled arrogance.

Li Qiye nodded. That's exactly what I wanted to hear.

At this moment, Li Qiye had no worries and said with a smile, "Then I thank you very much, senior."

"It's nothing, just a small matter."

The spirit was in a good mood because Li Qiye's attitude was very good.

They might even think that Li Qiye refined the Dragon Spring Blood Pool, making them of the same origin.

"Don't be nervous, just relax. I will remove the restrictions. Apart from the national destiny, you can comprehend everything else. You can comprehend as much as you can."

The spirit of the artifact said generously.

"Thank you, senior!"

Without wasting any words, Li Qiye closed his eyes and began to comprehend it.

However, he quickly opened his eyes again. Under the spirit's puzzled gaze, he took out a recliner from his spatial ring and lay down on it with practiced ease.

"This……"

The spirit was astonished.

I told you to make yourself at home, but I didn't ask you to sleep here.

I have never seen anyone fall asleep and meditate in front of the Great Dao Stone Stele Hall.

Even the way of sitting cross-legged with the five points facing upwards was something those prodigies couldn't comprehend.

How can you possibly gain any insights while lying down like that? You might just fall asleep.

This completely baffled the artifact spirit.

Looking at Li Qiye, who had closed his eyes as if he had fallen into a deep sleep, and suddenly his whole body was filled with an indescribable Daoist aura, the spirit of the artifact was extremely surprised.

"This...this is a state of profound enlightenment!"

At this moment, the spirit of the artifact fell into deep thought.

Even the Ancestral Dragon, who had lived for 100,000 years and possessed vast knowledge, was now caught in self-doubt.

"Is it easier to enter a state of enlightenment while lying down than while sitting cross-legged?"

After half a stick of incense.

Li Qiye smiled and left, gazing blankly at the spirit of the stone tablet on the main road.

It didn't come to its senses until the doors of the main hall closed.

The spirit subconsciously glanced at the remaining Daoist aura on the Great Dao Stele, and then convulsed.

"It's all gone!"

All the one-time inheritances were taken by Li Qiye, leaving only some ordinary inheritances that could be studied an unlimited number of times.

The spirit of the artifact wasn't reluctant to part with it, but rather found it incomprehensible.

After all, those inheritances were originally left to future generations by the founder of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Whoever can obtain them must have the ability to do so.

Over the endless years, much has been taken away, leaving very little behind.

However, these are all highly difficult inheritances, and it is not easy to comprehend them.

There are ten of the most difficult inheritances in total. Over the years, four have been taken, leaving six remaining.

Now Li Qiye has taken them all.

"I never expected that this kid could even comprehend her legacy!"

The spirit of the artifact said in disbelief.

(End of this chapter)