Chapter 293: The Assassinate Jun Plan, a New Check-in Location: The Immortal Ancient World!

The primordial taboo of the Ancestral Dragon Nest, Long Ao Tian, was renowned throughout the Huang Tian Immortal Domain.

But he had always been in seclusion, so no one knew just how strong Long Ao Tian had become.

The matter of Wenda Mountain had long reached the ears of the Ancestral Dragon Nest's great figures.

BOOM!

The entire Ancestral Dragon Nest trembled, as the great figures raged in fury.

Princess Long Ji's humiliating defeat was a massive blow to the Ancestral Dragon Nest's prestige.

"That little brat from the Jun family has gone too far!" a supreme elder of the Ancestral Dragon Nest spat coldly.

"Our Ancestral Dragon Nest has suffered repeated defeats at the hands of a mere Jun family brat—even the ancient divine mountain below was leveled by that brat," another great figure said with icy tone.

"Is there truly no one who can handle him? How is Long Ao Tian doing?"

"He's doing well—he's already fused six supreme dragon essences; once he fuses the seventh, he should be able to emerge from seclusion."

"Good. Then he should make it in time for the opening of the Immortal Ancient World."

"Perhaps we can have Long Ao Tian set a trap to eliminate that Jun family brat inside the Immortal Ancient World."

"Exactly. Besides, we must keep a hidden trump card—such as allying with the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Mountain."

"You mean… the legendary Dragon Phoenix Body, said to be impossible to manifest?"

Within the Ancestral Dragon Nest, countless spiritual senses exchanged thoughts.

The Dragon Phoenix Body was a legendary physique, a terrifying form that combined the bloodlines of the Ancestral Dragon and the True Dragon.

If such a physique were to manifest, it would dominate an entire era.

Clearly, to deal with Jun Xiaoyao, the Ancestral Dragon Nest had resolved to cultivate a Dragon Phoenix Body at all costs.

"By the way, should we also prepare to activate that plan?"

"You mean… the Assassinate Jun Plan?"

"Correct."

"That's not urgent—we must make thorough preparations," a supreme elder of the Ancestral Dragon Nest said gravely.

The Assassinate Jun Plan, as the name implies, was a plan to assassinate the Jun family.

If fully executed, it would ignite the beginning of an immortal war, drawing in countless factions.

Even the Ancestral Dragon Nest dared not lightly activate the Assassinate Jun Plan without complete preparation.

"Hmph. The Jun family won't be riding high for long!" a great figure of the Ancestral Dragon Nest sneered.

…

On another front, Jun Xiaoyao and his group had also returned to the Jun family.

Upon arriving at the Jun family's mountain gate, Jun Xiaoyao noticed a vast sea of heads.

They were all Jun family members come to welcome Jun Xiaoyao.

Clearly, Jun Xiaoyao's prestige within the Jun family had reached its peak.

In the future, even if Jun Xiaoyao directly claimed the position of Jun family patriarch, no one would oppose him.

"Welcome, Divine Son!"

Thousands upon thousands of Jun family members bowed in unison to Jun Xiaoyao.

The reverence and fervor in their demeanor left Jun Wushuang, Jun Mulan, and other sequence members stunned.

They themselves held high status—as top-three sequence members, they were respected wherever they went.

But compared to Jun Xiaoyao, their prestige meant nothing.

"Sigh. There's no point even comparing," Jun Wushuang chuckled bitterly.

His original goal had been to surpass Jun Lingcang—but now, Jun Xiaoyao's performance had extinguished even the thought of challenging him.

"I admit defeat too. This fresh little brat is just too monstrous," Jun Mulan muttered, lips curling in resignation.

Jun Xiaoyao's arrival had plunged the Jun family into uproar.

His feats—subduing ancient anomalies, crushing Princess Long Ji, and seizing the Pan Emperor's divine weapon—made him an object of fervent worship among the Jun family's young generation.

Jun Xiaoyao himself preferred quiet over noise; after a brief round of formalities, he returned to the Heavenly Emperor Palace.

Several Jun family elders decided to hold a three-day grand feast to celebrate Jun Xiaoyao's triumphant return.

One could say the entire Jun family rejoiced.

After returning to the Heavenly Emperor Palace, Jun Xiaoyao could finally enjoy some peace.

His mother, Jiang Rou, appeared, fussing over him with tender concern.

"Xiaoyao, you were gone so long down below—I was terrified for you," Jiang Rou said.

"Mother, don't you know my abilities? What's there to worry about?" Jun Xiaoyao smiled.

"That's right, Mother. Luoli has been protecting Brother Xiaoyao—how could anything happen to him?"

Jiang Luoli had followed along too, patting her small chest with a smug, proud expression.

Jiang Rou burst into laughter, her eyes brimming with maternal affection.

This icy-cute little girl truly charmed her.

"What are you calling her?" Jun Xiaoyao was speechless.

Has she gotten so used to calling her "Mother"?

"Hehe…" Jiang Luoli scratched her head sheepishly, her face glowing with innocent adorableness.

Jun Xiaoyao fell silent.

Is she trying to charm her way out of it?

Beside him, Jiang Shengyi, ethereal in her snow-white robes like a snow lotus, watched Jiang Luoli playfully teasing Jun Xiaoyao, hearing her call "Mother."

A strange sense of loss welled within her.

She had already decided to let go—so why then?

Why did it feel like something was missing?

Jun Xiaoyao's peripheral vision caught Jiang Shengyi's faintly melancholic expression; he smiled and said, "Sister Shengyi, it's been a long time."

"Indeed," Jiang Shengyi nodded lightly, then turned to speak with Jiang Rou.

"Hmm?" Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flickered with surprise.

Why did Jiang Shengyi's attitude toward him seem so distant?

Before, she had never been this aloof with him.

Jun Xiaoyao gave a faint shake of his head and said nothing.

He didn't care much—everyone had their own thoughts; if Jiang Shengyi didn't wish to speak with him, he wouldn't beg for her attention.

At that moment, Jun Wanjie bowed solemnly to Jun Xiaoyao.

"Thank you, Young Master, for reuniting me with my sister."

Beside him stood Jun Ying'er, also bowing to Jun Xiaoyao.

Without Jun Xiaoyao, Jun Wanjie might never have reunited with Jun Ying'er.

"No need for thanks—it was a promise I made you," Jun Xiaoyao smiled.

The siblings Jun Wanjie and Jun Ying'er were deeply grateful, their resolve to follow Jun Xiaoyao now unshakable.

Soon after, Jun Zhantian arrived.

The family gathered for a simple, warm home banquet.

Afterwards, Jun Zhantian told Jun Xiaoyao that the family hoped he would give a martial lecture to the younger generation in a few days.

Of course, this was Jun Zhantian's suggestion—to firmly establish Jun Xiaoyao's prestige within the Jun family.

Even the prestige of the top-sequence member, Jun Lingcang, now paled beside Jun Xiaoyao's.

Jun Xiaoyao naturally agreed without hesitation.

After the feast, Jun Zhantian summoned Jun Xiaoyao alone.

He asked whether Jun Xiaoyao had forged his own path.

Jun Xiaoyao revealed nothing to his grandfather; he simply nodded.

"Good… good. If Wu Hui had seen this, he'd surely be proud of you," Jun Zhantian said.

Jun Xiaoyao nodded.

When he had previously forged the Divine Origin Point, he had faintly sensed a powerful aura originating from his bloodline.

That aura was so immense, even supreme elders would retreat in fear.

"Could it be… my father?" Jun Xiaoyao pondered.

Jun Zhantian then said solemnly to Jun Xiaoyao: "Xiaoyao, have you ever heard the saying: 'Immortal Ancient appears, Emperor's Path opens'?"

"Immortal Ancient appears, Emperor's Path opens?" Jun Xiaoyao murmured, a flash of brilliance in his eyes.

"Correct. 'Immortal Ancient appears' refers to the Immortal Ancient World—a land of ancient spiritual energy brimming with countless opportunities, even the chance to become a Saint!"

As Jun Zhantian finished speaking,

Jun Xiaoyao's mind rang with the system's voice.

"Ding! Congratulations, user. A new check-in location has refreshed. Please check in at the Immortal Ancient World!"