"What did you say?!"
Wu Tian had initially felt disappointed, but upon hearing Chu Jiao's words, he immediately became re-energized.
He quickly asked, "Is that true?"
Chu Jiao nodded, "Mm, but it's just an ordinary imprint. I'm not entirely sure if it's the one you're talking about."
Wu Tian then asked, "Where is this imprint you mentioned? Would it be convenient for you to show me?"
Chu Jiao nodded and then gently rolled up her sleeve.
As expected, on Chu Jiao's forearm, there was indeed a greenish imprint.
The imprint's design was quite peculiar, its shape difficult to discern, but it always gave a sense of profundity.
Chu Jiao continued, "I've had this imprint since I was young. I always thought it was a birthmark, so I've never revealed it. I don't really know its specifics."
Wu Tian examined the imprint, finding it increasingly unusual the more he looked.
Although he couldn't detect any energy fluctuations from the imprint, with the help of his clairvoyant vision, he could sense that some energy was likely sealed within it.
However, thinking about it now was pointless. He nodded and said, "Alright, in that case, please accompany me to see the Wind God first."
"Whether it is or not, he'll know with just one glance."
Chu Jiao agreed, and the two of them headed to the Wind God's cave dwelling together.
...
Upon meeting the Wind God, Wu Tian immediately said, "Esteemed Wind God, I've brought the person here. Please take a look."
The Wind God looked at Chu Jiao, and even Chu Jiao, a woman of considerable pride, couldn't help but tremble slightly and become very reserved under the Wind God's gaze.
After all, for the people of the Wind God Sect, the Wind God was a divine existence. No one could remain composed when facing him.
The Wind God was rather benevolent towards the junior members of his sect.
He smiled slightly and said to Chu Jiao, "Sect Master Wu mentioned that you might have a wind-element imprint. May I see it?"
Chu Jiao quickly nodded, "No problem. Esteemed Wind God, please look directly at it if you wish."
With that, she lifted her sleeve, revealing the imprint.
The moment he saw the imprint, the Wind God's eyes narrowed slightly, and then he burst into laughter, "Haha, as expected! It seems heaven still favors me."
"My entire legacy finally has a successor!"
Hearing this, Wu Tian's eyes lit up, knowing there was hope.
He quickly asked, "From your words, Esteemed Wind God, could this imprint... be real?"
The Wind God nodded, "That's right. This is indeed the wind-element imprint I spoke of, which means she is the person I've been looking for."
Chu Jiao was stunned, clearly not expecting to have such an identity.
She had thought the imprint was merely a birthmark since childhood, but it seemed she had underestimated things.
Wu Tian was also greatly surprised and quickly said, "In that case, can the inheritance ceremony begin now?"
To his surprise, the Wind God shook his head, "No, not yet."
"What?" Wu Tian blinked, then asked, "Why not? Didn't you say we just needed to find someone with the wind-element imprint?"
"Chu Jiao is here now, so by all rights, everything should be ready!"
The Wind God knew Wu Tian was anxious, so he explained, "The imprint on her is indeed a wind-element imprint, but something is still missing."
"This wind-element imprint has not been truly opened. It must be opened before she can inherit my power."
"Then how can it be opened?" Wu Tian asked.
The Wind God did not answer, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Wu Tian and Chu Jiao.
His gaze was filled with amusement and implication, seeming to hold a deeper meaning.
Both Wu Tian and Chu Jiao felt somewhat uncomfortable under his gaze. Wu Tian couldn't help but ask, "Esteemed Wind God, do you have something to say?"
"If you do, please speak directly. You keep looking like this, it's..."
The Wind God laughed heartily, "If you want to open this Wind God Imprint, then currently, there is only one fastest method."
"But I'm afraid you both will find such a method unacceptable!"
Wu Tian said, "Please tell me what is needed, Esteemed Wind God, and I will find a way to obtain it, no matter what!"
The Wind God shook his head, revealing a meaningful smile, "No, this method requires nothing. Or rather, what is needed is already present."
The Wind God's ambiguous words further confused Wu Tian.
He asked doubtfully, "Esteemed Wind God, please just say what you mean."
"Saying it like this now, we truly don't know how to interpret it."
The Wind God smiled and said, "It's very simple. To fully open the imprint, one needs the essence of a Sacred Dragon."
"Having said this much, you should know what I'm referring to, right?"
Wu Tian's expression immediately froze. He naturally understood what the Wind God was implying, but such a method was simply too...
His eye twitched slightly, and he then said, "Are there any other methods besides this?"
The Wind God replied, "There are methods, but they are too slow."
"Besides this method, even the fastest alternative would take over a hundred years."
"Do you think you can accept that?"
"A hundred years..." Wu Tian was in a dilemma.
Given the current situation, no one knew when the Demon Lord would awaken.
But it was certain that if the time was extended to a hundred years, it would be absolutely unacceptable.
However...
Wu Tian pondered, unsure of what to do.
Chu Jiao, having no experience and minimal close contact with other men, did not understand the Wind God's meaning at all.
Seeing Wu Tian hesitate, she couldn't help but feel anxious and said, "Since there's a way, let's just do it that way."
"You are the Son of the Sacred Dragon, so you must have the dragon essence, right?"
"Quickly, please give me some."
Wu Tian knew at a glance that Chu Jiao hadn't grasped the situation. He found it difficult to explain and could only say, "This... it's not as simple as you think."
"If it's dragon essence, of course I have it, but you might not be able to accept the method I'm referring to."
Chu Jiao became anxious, saying, "Why can't I accept it? I can definitely accept it!"
"What exactly do you mean? As long as you say it, no matter what, it will be fine!"
Seeing Chu Jiao's persistence, Wu Tian felt helpless.
After a moment's hesitation, he whispered something into Chu Jiao's ear, and immediately, Chu Jiao's face turned bright red.