Chapter 137: The Attitude of Princess Long Ji, Jun Lingcang

The Ji family's divine maiden was undoubtedly a mysterious and extraordinary child of heaven.

She never showed off, never sought attention, and remained extremely humble.

Not only the outside world, but even half the Ji family had never seen Ji Qingyi or knew what she looked like.

Yet this did not diminish Ji Qingyi's renown.

For she was not only the Ji family's divine maiden, but also the Holy Maiden of the Human-Immortal Sect!

The Human-Immortal Sect was a terrifying supreme sect of the Huang Tian Immortal Realm, with profound roots and ancient lineage.

Rumors claimed it was founded by a residual immortal, an immortal sect of imperishable heritage, housing countless transcendent legacies.

As the Holy Maiden of the Human-Immortal Sect, Ji Qingyi had once gazed upon the residual immortal's ancient carvings and cultivated many of its great divine arts.

Though she rarely fought, no one doubted her strength.

Now, right after Jun Xiaoyao declared his intent to go to the Heavenly Dao Tower, Ji Qingyi immediately announced she too would go.

This naturally raised suspicion.

"Could it be that the Ji family's divine maiden intends to settle accounts with Jun Xiaoyao over Ji Xuan?"

Many were speculating.

Ji Qingyi's journey to the Heavenly Dao Tower might be for the tower's opportunities.

But it might also be to restore the Ji family's honor for Ji Xuan.

As the entire Immortal Realm stirred with turmoil over the Heavenly Dao Tower,

in Hongzhou, Hun Tian Mountains.

Compared to its former bustling crowds, the Hun Tian Mountains now clearly had far fewer people.

For everyone knew Jun Xiaoyao had no intention of showing up—he wouldn't come at all.

With no grand spectacle to witness, spectators naturally vanished.

"Damn it! That human brat dares to show such contempt for Princess Long Ji!"

Inside the Dragon Palace, the Four Dragon Generals were furious, their eyes blazing with intense killing intent.

Had Jun Xiaoyao not been so uniquely positioned with such powerful backing, they would have seized him long ago.

Xiao Chen's expression was also grim.

He had expected to see Jun Xiaoyao perish soon.

Who could have imagined Jun Xiaoyao would pull this stunt?

Yet Long Ji Princess, seated upon her golden throne and shrouded in radiant light, wore an utterly serene expression.

"The more insecure one is, the more they resort to such theatrics—this act of his proves his fear of me," Long Ji Princess said, her voice cold and detached.

"Then what do we do now? Just let this slide?" Xiao Chen asked.

"Rest assured, I will not break my word to you. My power has not yet fully recovered—I am still harmonizing with the celestial energies," Long Ji Princess said.

"What?!"

Hearing this, Xiao Chen drew a deep breath.

Long Ji Princess had not yet restored her peak power?

"Hmph, Louyi, how could you possibly comprehend the Princess's capabilities? After breaking free from her seal, her ancient aura clashed with the world's energies—she needs time to harmonize before she can fully recover,"

the Azure Dragon General sneered at Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen was truly stunned.

If Long Ji Princess truly regained her peak, how terrifying would her power be?

Now he realized: though Jun Lingcang had not used his Heavy Eyes, Long Ji Princess had not unleashed her full strength either.

"Once the harmonization is complete, I will personally act to end the life of that Ancient Holy Body," Long Ji Princess said coolly.

Xiao Chen's eyes lit up with joy.

"Jun Xiaoyao, you ultimately cannot escape your doom!" Xiao Chen smirked with ruthless triumph.

…

Inside the Jun Family's Heavenly Emperor Palace, Jun Xiaoyao soaked in a spiritual spring, while Jun Linglong massaged his shoulders.

Jun Xiaoyao was no cultivation fanatic; after emerging from seclusion, he needed time to relax.

This Vermilion Spirit Spring had been transferred from the Vermilion Phoenix Ancient Nation by Bai Yuer—soaking in it was quite pleasant.

At that moment, Jun Xuehuang's voice sounded from outside.

"Young Master, Jun Lingcang has arrived."

"Oh, my cousin finally came to see me?" Jun Xiaoyao said.

Jun Lingcang was not only his cousin, but also bore the Heavy Eyes.

Jun Xiaoyao had almost feared another scene of kin betraying kin to steal bones.

But now it seemed his cousin was actually upright.

He had even stepped forward to fight Long Ji Princess on his behalf.

For that alone, Jun Xiaoyao decided to meet him.

Jun Xiaoyao rose, and Jun Linglong helped him don a white robe.

In a hall of the Heavenly Emperor Palace,

Jun Lingcang stood calmly.

Soon after, Jun Xiaoyao arrived.

Looking at the handsome young man with black cloth over his eyes, Jun Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow.

He confirmed: Jun Lingcang's Heavy Eyes were indeed in a state of transformation.

Though sealed by the cloth, the faint aura leaking out was astonishing.

"Cousin Lingcang, this is our first meeting, isn't it?" Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly, gesturing for Jun Linglong to serve tea.

"No need. I only came to tell you one thing," Jun Lingcang said.

"I'm all ears," Jun Xiaoyao replied.

"Long Ji Princess's power has not yet reached her peak. Even if I had used my Heavy Eyes back then, I could not have truly threatened her life—so I came to warn you: do not underestimate ancient anomalies," Jun Lingcang said.

"Thank you for the warning, cousin," Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly, yet his expression remained unconcerned.

Jun Lingcang knew only how powerful Long Ji Princess was—he did not know how powerful Jun Xiaoyao was.

Jun Lingcang paused, then said: "I will go to the Heavenly Dao Tower too."

"Hmm?" Jun Xiaoyao's gaze darkened.

There was an undertone of rivalry in those words.

"Heh, then I hope cousin finds something worthwhile," Jun Xiaoyao said.

"By the way… Ah Jiu… how is she?" Jun Lingcang's voice wavered slightly.

He had not seen Ah Jiu in a very, very long time.

Since Ah Jiu refused to become his master, she had never appeared before him again.

Jun Xiaoyao's gaze turned peculiar.

This tone was off.

"She's fine, cousin…," Jun Xiaoyao hesitated.

"Xiaoyao cousin, sometimes I truly envy you. Farewell…" Jun Lingcang exhaled deeply, turned without hesitation, and left.

He feared that if he stayed longer, his heart would destabilize—he would grow too jealous of Jun Xiaoyao.

After Jun Lingcang departed, Jun Linglong stepped forward and told Jun Xiaoyao what she knew of Jun Lingcang and Ah Jiu.

"So that's it—he's lusting after Ah Jiu's body?" Jun Xiaoyao was speechless.

Ah Jiu belonged to his father's generation.

Though she was peerlessly beautiful, she must be quite old.

A woman three years older brings gold bricks.

A woman three thousand years older brings three thousand gold bricks?

"Young Master, for cultivators, age is never an issue," Jun Linglong whispered, her eyelashes fluttering.

She herself was over ten years older than Jun Xiaoyao.

But if Jun Xiaoyao desired her, she would never refuse.

Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly, silently murmuring to himself.

"Pity, cousin—I can only apologize to you."

"What belongs to me will always be mine; what does not will become mine," Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly.

His guardian can only guard him!

…

Half a month later,

forces across the Huang Tian Immortal Realm began moving, all converging on the Sacred Spirit Academy.

For in a few days, the Heavenly Dao Tower would open.

That day, Jun Xiaoyao mounted a nine-headed lion, followed by Jun Linglong, Jun Zhangjian, and others.

On the other side, Jun Lingcang rode a qilin beast, accompanied by Jun Daolin, Jun Xiyu, and others.

They were setting out for the Sacred Spirit Academy!