Sky Curtain: With a vermilion mirror, Jing travels through the modern world, shaking all dynasties.

Zhu Jingjing struggled to her feet, blinking her bright eyes. "Brother, tell me quickly, is that Dragon Palace the Dragon Palace of the East Sea from the myths and legends?"

Jiang Chuan shook his head slightly and smiled mysteriously, "That's somewhat different! But you can rest assured, although our modern Dragon Palace doesn't have as many rare treasures, it's far more interesting than the underwater world in mythology!"

"Brother, quickly help me up!" Zhu Jingjing reached out her hand, using it for support to steady herself. Her pretty face was full of anticipation. "I'll go take a bath and change right now, and then we'll go to the Dragon Palace together!"

The Qin Dynasty, Xianyang Palace.

Ying Zheng stood with his hands behind his back, gazing up at the sky. "Dragon Palace? I am known as the Ancestral Dragon, ruling over the eight wastelands. How have I ever heard of such a thing?"

Li Si stepped forward and bowed deeply. "Your Majesty, in the time of Duke Wen, a black dragon was captured, a sign of the virtue of water! The East Sea Dragon Palace mentioned by the Hongwu princess may resemble this dragon; both are auspicious creatures of the water!"

The Great Song Dynasty, Chuigong Hall.

Zhao Kuangyin sat upright on the dragon throne, sneering, "The legend of the Dragon Palace is nothing but a Tang dynasty tale of the strange and supernatural. I'd like to see what extraordinary abilities that young man from later generations possesses to enter such a perilous place!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jin immediately stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, I have heard that the Dragon Palace is hidden at the bottom of the East Sea. Perhaps in later generations there is indeed a miraculous technique to explore the abyss directly."

Zhao Kuangyin shook his head slightly, his expression showing considerable disapproval: "Even the most skilled fisherman in the water can only dive to a depth of thirty feet. The Eastern Sea is vast and unfathomably deep, perhaps hundreds or thousands of feet deep. How can a mortal body possibly reach that depth?"

The Great Ming Dynasty, Fengtian Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang gazed at his weary daughter against the backdrop of the sky and said angrily, "That Jiang Chuan is going too far! Jing'er is a precious daughter; how can he be treated like this!"

"Zhongba, exercise is very beneficial to the body. Letting Jing'er move her muscles and bones more is not a bad thing!" Empress Ma advised.

Zhu Yuanzhang, still furious, snorted coldly and said, "And those words about the Dragon Palace are utterly absurd! Back then, when I fought Chen Youliang at Poyang Lake, the winds and waves were treacherous, and countless men drowned there. How could mortals possibly venture into that abyss? What divine powers does he possess to dive to the bottom of it!"

"Chongba, don't forget, there are many mysterious things in the future, maybe there really is a way to get to the bottom of the abyss!" Empress Ma said.

Modern scene, in front of an aquarium.

Zhu Jingjing stood in front of the square, gazing at the enormous modern building before her, her lips slightly pouting. "Brother, you said you'd take me to the Dragon Palace, but here..."

She looked around, her face full of displeasure. "Forget the sea, there's not even a pond in sight. Where would a dragon palace come from?"

Jiang Chuan smiled, took her soft, boneless hand in his, and said, "Jingjing, who says the Dragon Palace has to be at the bottom of the sea? Come with me, and you'll see."

Zhu Jingjing remained displeased, rooted to the spot, and muttered, "Brother, if you dare to play me, I'll tell Godmother..."

"Jingjing," Jiang Chuan suddenly interrupted her, "Have you forgotten what you promised me when you took the advance on your monthly allowance?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jingjing was speechless.

She remained silent for a moment, but finally gave in and let Jiang Chuan lead her into the mysterious aquarium.

As they walked through the long, dark corridor, Zhu Jingjing, who had been looking down, suddenly raised her head, her bright eyes darting around, her expression filled with disbelief.

She was secretly amazed; it was as if she had stepped into another world!

Above and to the sides, the deep blue seawater was blocked out by thick glass. The exciting chapter "Chapter 62 Surrounded by Azure Waves, a Thousand Times Better Than the Dragon Palace!" is now online. Click to read it first! Countless fish of various shapes swam leisurely in the water. Amidst the dappled light and shadow, it was as if one were truly immersed in a vast expanse of azure waves.

Excitedly, she broke free from Jiang Chuan's hand, walked to the glass curtain wall, pressed her pretty face tightly against the cold glass, wishing she could crawl inside and dance with the fish.

"Jingjing, how is it?" Jiang Chuan slowly followed behind, affectionately ruffling her little head. "I wasn't lying to you, was I? Isn't this place much more interesting than the legendary Dragon Palace?"

Zhu Jingjing nodded hurriedly, then suddenly pointed to a huge creature slowly swimming by in the depths of the aquarium. "Brother, is that big guy a fish too? Those sharp teeth... if you got bitten, you'd probably lose half your body..."

"That's a sand tiger shark, a docile species," Jiang Chuan explained patiently, his gaze following the shark's movements. "While your Ming Dynasty has also caught sharks, to be able to watch it swim freely across the water like this—you are truly the first person in the Ming Dynasty to do so!"

The Qin Dynasty, Xianyang Palace.

Ying Zheng looked up and gazed into the distance, his eyes reflecting the deep blue sea against the sky, as if captivated by the dreamlike scene.

"Such a wonder exists in this world!" he exclaimed in awe. "To be simply immersed in such azure water is already a miracle, let alone the various schools of fish swimming within it—truly a marvel of nature!"

Li Si was also dumbfounded, and it took him a long time to recover before he cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, that scenery is probably a hundred times more wondrous than the overseas fairy mountains you have been searching for!"

Ying Zheng sighed softly, with an indescribable sense of melancholy: "If I were fortunate enough to be here in person, even if I could not attain immortality, I would have no regrets in this life!"

The Great Song Dynasty, Chuigong Hall.

Zhao Kuangyin was stunned for a long time before muttering, "The abilities of later generations have reached such heights! To move ravines to flat land, to regard the ocean as a mulberry field! Such supernatural powers are truly capable of moving mountains and filling seas, and recreating the universe!"

Zhao Jin was also filled with emotion, and sighed, "This place is not the Dragon Palace, but it surpasses it a thousand times over! This old minister only regrets that he was born at the wrong time, a thousand years too early, and has not been able to witness the wonders of later generations. It is truly a regret!"

The Great Ming Dynasty, Fengtian Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang gazed up at the sky, his eyes filled with astonishment. "If I could go there in person, I would have no regrets even if I drowned in Poyang Lake!"

"Chongba, don't speak nonsense!" Empress Ma hurriedly advised, "The people of the Ming Dynasty all depend on you. How can you say such things as abandoning the common people!"

Realizing his mistake, Zhu Yuanzhang quickly said, "I do not mean to abandon my people, but the Dragon Palace of later generations is too awe-inspiring, and I truly yearn to see it with my own eyes!"

Empress Ma chuckled and said, "Didn't Jing'er go in your place? She'll explain the mystery to you in detail when she returns to the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and sighed, "I am the Son of Heaven, yet I am inferior to a daughter!"

Modern scene, in front of an aquarium.

After the tour, Jiang Chuan and Zhu Jingjing sat on a bench in the square to rest for a while.

"Jingjing, what do you think of our Dragon Palace? Is it to your liking?" Jiang Chuan asked, turning his head.

Zhu Jingjing was still immersed in the shock, nodding and saying, "Even if you searched the entire Ming Dynasty, you couldn't find a sight as magnificent as this!"

Jiang Chuan glanced at the sky and, seeing that the sun was still high, his interest was piqued again. "Since we've already explored the Dragon Palace, how about we go up to the summit? The view from there is absolutely stunning!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jingjing first nodded excitedly, then looked troubled: "Brother, I want to go too, but I'm too tired this morning, I'm afraid I won't be able to climb..."