Chapter 20: Jieyin Zhunti Stunned, the Primordial Kirin's Request!

Just a glance, Jieyin Zhunti were instantly dumbstruck, shocked to an extraordinary degree.

In view, a divine seal hung high, pouring forth boundless mystic light, its mighty pressure overwhelming, causing hearts to tremble greatly, feeling immense terror.

Upon the divine seal, a majestic kirin silhouette was carved, lifelike, with spirited eyes, still possessing an awe-inspiring dignity that overwhelms the mind.

"Kirin Seal?!"

Seeing this clearly, Zhunti exclaimed in surprise, recognizing this treasure.

Kirin Seal, a top-tier treasure among the Kirin Race in ancient times.

Know that back then, the Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin races were undoubtedly the absolute overlords of heaven and earth.

And the Kirin Seal before us originally should belong to the supreme primordial rank, its divine power unmatched, even not inferior to a primordial supreme treasure.

However, the Kirin Race suffered heavy devastation in the initial Dragon-Han calamity, gradually declining and hiding from the world.

Having lost the protection of the Kirin Race's fortune, it thus fell to a middle-grade primordial spiritual treasure.

However, Zhunti clearly understands that even though the Kirin Seal before us can only be considered middle-grade primordial rank, it absolutely cannot be compared to an ordinary middle-grade primordial spiritual treasure.

Upon hearing Zhunti's exclamation and his explanatory words, Chen Ku was also overjoyed.

"Haha, indeed so!"

"I never expected that, even as we were about to leave, we could still reap such a treasure."

Earlier, Chen Ku had already guessed, after all, only a sufficiently top-tier treasure could provoke his Purple Star Divination Great Divine Ability to sense it actively.

Now, this speculation has indeed been confirmed.

Moreover, this is also the sole spiritual treasure opportunity Chen Ku has gained on this trip aside from various spiritual roots and immortal fruits.

Only then is this trip truly not in vain!

Chen Ku directly took in the Kirin Seal, without hesitation, immediately intending to refine it on the spot.

After all, it once belonged to the Kirin Race, still retaining traces of their aura; only thorough refinement can truly master it.

However, just as Chen Ku formed the seal gesture in his hand, a sudden anomaly arose.

Boom!

Without any omen, the Kirin Seal suddenly shuddered, a vast and unparalleled, fiercely unmatched aura surged out, directly shattering Chen Ku's still-unformed seal gesture.

Before Chen Ku could react, amidst the sky-filling divine radiance, a huge illusory image manifested.

"Roar......"

Accompanied by a faint yet mighty roar, Chen Ku clearly saw.

That illusory image was indeed the likeness of a colossal kirin beast.

Chen Ku's face showed surprise.

Know that this Kirin Seal has not yet been refined by me, nor have I infused it with mana to activate.

According to common sense, even if it contained a kirin illusory image, it would not manifest directly.

Moreover, immediately afterward, Chen Ku sensed something extraordinary.

Only see that vast and unparalleled kirin illusory image, at this moment its eyes gleaming as it looked toward Chen Ku, flashing with spirited light.

"Remnant soul?!"

Chen Ku's heart suddenly realized, he muttered to himself.

Obviously, what lies before is not a simple illusory image, but the remnant soul of a powerful kirin, still retaining part of its consciousness.

And seemingly hearing Chen Ku's mutter, the kirin illusory image opposite also spoke:

"Not bad!"

"I am the Primordial Kirin of old, but now... merely a remnant soul."

"Primordial Kirin!"

Upon hearing these three words, Jieyin Zhunti's expression turned grim, their mana immediately circulating, adopting a wary and vigilant posture.

And Chen Ku's heart also jolted sharply.

This one was formerly the leader of the Kirin Race, undoubtedly an ancient-level mighty titan.

Ancestral Dragon, Original Phoenix, and Primordial Kirin—these three great beings, leading the myriad demon races, once threw heaven and earth into great chaos.

Their strength, undeniably formidable, even if merely a remnant soul, should not be underestimated.

Upon this thought, Chen Ku instantly showed a hint of wariness.

"Heh... Primordial Kirin remnant soul?!"

"You want to stop me from taking this Kirin Seal? I'm afraid it won't be that easy."

As he spoke, Chen Ku's internal mana surged, the cosmic order mighty, the pressure overwhelming, captivating the heart and soul.

Know that the power of this Kirin Seal is immensely unmatched; once missed, regret will be endless.

Moreover, earlier I expended tremendous effort to break this place's primordial prohibition.

Therefore, even facing the Primordial Kirin's remnant soul, Chen Ku still does not wish to easily give up.

Who would have thought, upon hearing Chen Ku's words, the opposite Primordial Kirin remnant soul remained calm, showing no trace of hostility.

With a bitter laugh, the Primordial Kirin helplessly said:

"Young friend, you've misunderstood!"

"I am now merely a wisp of remnant soul surviving, long devoid of any strength; how could I possibly stop you, young friend!"

Such a reply instead made Chen Ku raise his eyebrows, greatly surprised.

He never expected the Primordial Kirin remnant soul would so frankly admit its present state.

For a moment, his understanding of the Primordial Kirin's intentions became even more puzzling.

However, seeing that the Primordial Kirin showed no hostility, Jieyin Zhunti relaxed somewhat, no longer as opposed as before.

Under the watchful, furrowed-brow gazes of the three, the Primordial Kirin remnant soul continued to speak:

The era of our three tribes has already ended; I have long since accepted my fate.

However, this kirin seal is an indispensable supreme treasure for our kirin clan.

Therefore, I still wish to ask the little friend to return this object to our kirin lineage.

In the past, when I was on the brink of death, I once made a great Dao vow, letting my kirin clan have a place to dwell, which is exactly beneath the kirin cliff.

If you are willing to agree to my request, little friend, you can go there, return this object, and my clan's beings will surely be grateful.

Upon hearing these words, Chen Ku finally understood.

As it turned out, the primordial kirin had left a remnant soul sealed within this kirin seal, precisely for this purpose.

It seems the kirin seal is truly vital to the kirin clan, which explains why it is guarded so carefully.

Moreover, his words were extremely courteous.

Chen Ku frowned, pondering the words of the primordial kirin's remnant soul.

Such a top-tier treasure, just within grasp, yet I must return it to its original owner?!

Not to mention Chen Ku, who shares the temperament of Jieyin Zhunti; even other worldly cultivators would likely be extremely reluctant and feel great pain.

However, the kirin clan remains one of the greatest hegemons of heaven and earth; though declined, it still retains awe-inspiring might over all beings.

If I refuse, would I offend the kirin clan?!

Furthermore, the primordial kirin made it clear that returning the treasure would earn the kirin clan's great gratitude.

For an existence of such stature, Chen Ku naturally had no doubt that it was speaking truthfully.

Immediately, Chen Ku became torn.

And just as he was pondering in his heart,

Meanwhile, the primordial kirin's remnant soul faded, having reached its limit.

It could see Chen Ku's hesitation, yet said nothing more.

It merely gave Chen Ku a deep look, and then the illusory remnant soul dissipated before his eyes.

In the blink of an eye, it vanished completely into nothingness, leaving no trace.

Thus, the primordial kirin, a top-tier ancient power, truly met its end—death and dissipation of Dao—leaving no trace in the world.

Watching this, Chen Ku felt a pang of sorrow and reluctance.

In an instant, the place fell into an eerie silence.

Jieyin Zhunti wore a complex expression, yet did not urge Chen Ku.

The primordial kirin was one of the most powerful beings of heaven and earth.

His request was naturally not to be underestimated.

Both looked at Chen Ku with deep meaning, seemingly waiting for him to decide.

But before Chen Ku could think further,

Suddenly, a vast, unparalleled, deafening immortal sound echoed between heaven and earth.

"I am Hongjun!"

"The time has come; the third Dao lecture begins......"

Upon hearing these words, the three of them were startled and turned their heads in surprise.