Chapter 274: Goal Achieved: The Mortal Realm Journey Ends—The Grand Duel at Qindao Mountain in the Immortal Realm!

Long Ji Princess's prestige in the Huangtian Immortal Realm needs no elaboration—it stands at the peak.

Logically, if Wang Chuan had not encountered Jun Xiaoyao and had safely reached the Immortal Realm.

His prestige should not have been much weaker than Long Ji Princess's.

Yet this ancient anomaly, nearly equal to Long Ji Princess, became Jun Xiaoyao's slave.

This scene was somewhat dramatic.

"Xiaoyao brother is too amazing—I've never seen anything like this," Jiang Luoli said, her eyes sparkling.

Since ancient times, whenever an ancient anomaly emerged, they would dominate the contemporary prodigies, even enslaving a group of them.

But Jun Xiaoyao reversed it—he enslaved an ancient anomaly.

And Wang Chuan may very well be just the beginning.

In the future, Jun Xiaoyao will enslave or even exterminate other ancient anomalies.

For instance, Long Ji Princess is a perfect target.

"Young Master," Wang Chuan bowed his head to Jun Xiaoyao, still somewhat uneasy, yet helplessly resigned.

When under someone else's roof, one must bow.

"Hmm, don't worry—I won't be bored enough to humiliate you. As long as you fulfill your promise, I'll remove the slave seal," Jun Xiaoyao said calmly.

He had no habit of taking slaves.

No, absolutely none.

He only took them when circumstances forced him to.

Not because he enjoyed collecting slaves.

Hearing Jun Xiaoyao's words, Wang Chuan exhaled slightly and bowed again. "Thank you, Young Master. But the treasure vault's emergence requires fate—when the time comes, I will do my best to find it."

The Wheel of Rebirth Sect's treasure vault was too vast for Wang Chuan to claim alone.

Better to ally with the Jun Clan and gain their protection.

Then his slave seal could be lifted.

Jun Xiaoyao nodded. Having planted the slave seal, he had no fear of Wang Chuan scheming behind his back.

Thus, Jun Xiaoyao's goals in the mortal realm were fully accomplished.

Everything appeared perfectly complete.

Jun Xiaoyao's gains far exceeded his original expectations.

It was as if he had only sought one tree, yet ended up with an entire forest.

"After tidying up a few loose ends in the mortal realm, I can return to the Immortal Realm," Jun Xiaoyao said.

The Ten Sinful Clans were utterly destroyed, but some cleanup remained.

"Young Master Jun, I'll take my leave now. I'm sure I'll soon see your divine might once again in the Immortal Realm," Ji Qingyi bowed and departed alone.

She was like a blue lotus in a pond—solitary, detached from the world.

Though Jun Xiaoyao's performance stirred her slightly, overall she remained calm.

In this age of fierce competition, Jun Xiaoyao might be a brilliant new star, but he was certainly not the only one.

As the Holy Maiden of the Human Immortal Sect, she knew some secrets.

When the time comes, if the Ancient Immortal Era ever reappears.

All manner of ancient anomalies, imperial heirs, and ancient emperors' young sons will emerge.

Will Jun Xiaoyao still maintain his transcendent invincibility then?

Hard to say.

Thus, Ji Qingyi felt no great shock.

The one who laughs last is the true victor.

Now, the age of fierce competition has only just begun.

Watching Ji Qingyi's retreating figure, Jun Xiaoyao's gaze grew deep.

He had a feeling she knew certain secrets and had changed her attitude toward him.

But Jun Xiaoyao did not dwell on it.

He felt nothing for this revered divine maiden of the Ji Clan, the Holy Maiden of the Human Immortal Sect.

Their relationship was hard to classify.

They weren't quite friends.

Nor were they enemies.

Their enmity stemmed only from Ji Xuan's affairs.

Yet Ji Qingyi had never shown him outright hostility.

Since Ji Qingyi hadn't targeted him, Jun Xiaoyao had no reason to provoke her.

Little Demon Immortal didn't leave. She glanced at Wang Chuan and sighed inwardly.

She had intended to recruit Wang Chuan into the Demon Immortal Sect, then find a way to seize the Wheel of Rebirth Sect's treasure vault.

Now, it was impossible.

Little Demon Immortal wouldn't dare offend Jun Xiaoyao over Wang Chuan alone.

"Let's go," Jun Xiaoyao waved his sleeve.

Jiang Luoli, Yi Yu, Yan Qingying, and Wang Chuan all followed him.

Little Demon Immortal's eyes darted, then she scurried after Jun Xiaoyao.

"Why are you following us?" Jiang Luoli's large eyes narrowed in suspicion, like a hen guarding her chicks.

"Oh, don't be so wary. As they say, no fight, no acquaintance—we're friends now, aren't we?" Little Demon Immortal blinked innocently.

"Who's your friend? We don't even know each other," Jiang Luoli pouted.

Was she trying to flatter them?

Yi Yu and Yan Qingying were speechless.

They had just been fighting her fiercely moments ago.

Now, Little Demon Immortal had made a 360-degree turn.

But they knew this change was all because of Jun Xiaoyao.

Someone who could casually subdue an ancient anomaly—Little Demon Immortal had no desire to become his enemy.

"I merely saw Young Master Xiaoyao forge his own path and wished to discuss and cultivate the Dao together," Little Demon Immortal pleaded pitifully.

"Really?" Jiang Luoli's eyes narrowed with doubt.

"Of course! I want to know Young Master Xiaoyao's strengths and weaknesses—and let him know mine," Little Demon Immortal said earnestly.

Hearing this, Jun Xiaoyao's expression turned peculiar.

Was he seeing things? Why did it sound... suggestive?

Still, Jun Xiaoyao replied: "No need. My strengths are beyond your imagination."

"As for your depth… I can tell from your height."

Jun Xiaoyao's words left Little Demon Immortal momentarily stunned, her cheeks instantly flushed crimson.

She thought her words were already subtle.

But she'd met a master.

Little Demon Immortal shot Jun Xiaoyao a glare, cheeks flushed with indignation: "Words mean nothing. If you don't test it, how will you know my depth?"

"No need. I fear one step might reach your stomach, then hit your lungs—and the Demon Immortal Sect will come after me," Jun Xiaoyao said flatly.

Hearing this bizarre exchange, Jiang Luoli's large eyes filled with confusion, her expression utterly clueless.

Little Demon Immortal's face turned as red as dripping blood.

She had always teased and mocked others.

Now, she'd been mocked instead.

"Still have something to say?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.

"N-no… Young Master Xiaoyao, you're too cruel," Little Demon Immortal stammered, face burning.

She feared he might take her words seriously and do something... indecent.

The Renowned Kidneys of the Ancient Holy Body were legendary—indestructible, enduring endless battles.

If he truly damaged her, the elders of the Demon Immortal Sect and the Demon Immortal Fortress would surely come after the Jun Clan.

Seeing Little Demon Immortal silenced, Jiang Luoli felt a surge of satisfaction.

Yet she turned her small head, curious, and asked Jun Xiaoyao: "Xiaoyao brother, what does 'one step to the stomach' mean?"

Seeing Jiang Luoli's innocent, inquisitive expression, Jun Xiaoyao coughed lightly.

"Don't ask, child. That's something only adults understand."

"Pfft… fine, if you won't tell me, I'll figure it out myself," Jiang Luoli pouted.

Looking at Jiang Luoli's petite, unchanging height of one meter fifty, Jun Xiaoyao thought:

Jiang Luoli would surely understand what that phrase meant, sooner or later.

Amid such casual banter, Jun Xiaoyao and the others left the Ten Realms Rift.

At the same moment, a explosive rumor spread through the Huangtian Immortal Realm.

Jun Clan's Reincarnation Eye user, Jun Lingcang, will face Long Ji Princess of the Ancestral Dragon Nest.

At Qindao Mountain, in a supreme prodigy battle for dominance.

In Jun Xiaoyao's absence, the Jun Clan's first-sequence heir, Jun Lingcang, stepped forward to fight for the Jun Clan's honor.

Who will win this battle?

Will the Double Iris Master remain undefeated at his peak?

Or will the ancient anomaly overshadow the generation of today?

Many are waiting in anticipation.

For a time, all prodigies and factions from the four corners began to move toward Mount Wenda.

This will be a rare great confrontation, opening the Xumu of the prodigies' struggle for supremacy!