Chapter 385

At the valley's edge, after the fall of the Tianlan Imperial Prince and others, Jun Xiaoyao calmly walked to the pool and collected the five clusters of Dao Source in his hands.

Nearby, Lei Mingyuan watched this scene without daring to voice any objection, not a single sound escaping him.

If it had been Tianlan Imperial Prince and the others vying for it, Lei Mingyuan would have fought with all his might.

But when Jun Xiaoyao wanted the Dao Source, Lei Mingyuan couldn't even summon the will to resist.

Human nature is like this: when everyone is roughly equal, no one submits to another—they fight until blood flows.

But when one faces a figure vastly superior, only awe and submission arise in the heart, never the urge to contend.

Lei Mingyuan's mindset was precisely this.

Though he was a prodigy of Lei Di Mountain, gifted beyond measure and renowned across a region,

compared to Jun Xiaoyao—a figure who shook the Immortal Realm and was called invincible among the younger generation—he was far, far behind.

Status, position, strength—they were not of the same world.

Thus, Lei Mingyuan felt no bitterness or anger; instead, he willingly submitted.

"Not bad. Outside, a single cluster of Dao Source is nearly impossible to find, but within the Ancient Immortal World, one can find them directly."

Jun Xiaoyao toyed with the Dao Source in his hand, murmuring in admiration.

He had only just entered the Ancient Immortal World, yet already acquired five rare clusters of Dao Source.

Elsewhere in the Ancient Immortal World, Jun Xiaoyao might yet find even more Dao Source.

With sufficient Dao Source, Jun Xiaoyao's Great Luo Immortal Body should soon be fully cultivated.

At that time, his already monstrous physique would ascend to an even higher level.

Without hesitation, Jun Xiaoyao immediately began refining the five clusters of Dao Source.

He raised his hand and activated the Devouring Spirit Technique.

A pitch-black devouring vortex emerged, beginning to refine the five clusters of Dao Source.

Lei Mingyuan stepped back to the side.

Seeing the devouring vortex, his eyes flickered with surprise.

"So, the disciple of the Devouring Spirit Technique, Yan Qingying, who has been hunted by the Holy Sect's Holy Maiden Bimi Hu, is indeed Jun Xiaoyao's follower."

Only after seeing the Devouring Spirit Technique did Lei Mingyuan finally confirm it.

His eyes gleamed, and he made his decision.

To thrive in the Ancient Immortal World relying solely on his own strength was clearly impossible.

He needed to cling tightly to the thickest leg possible.

And Jun Xiaoyao was unquestionably the best choice.

Five clusters of Dao Source might take an ordinary prodigy three to five days to digest.

Jun Xiaoyao fully refined them in less than a few hours.

The number of Great Luo Immortal Bones in his body increased by ten, reaching one hundred seventy.

This effect had already surprised Jun Xiaoyao.

Because the later one cultivates Great Luo Immortal Bones, the more energy they require.

Now, perhaps a hundred lower-grade Immortal Sources could barely forge one Great Luo Immortal Bone.

But one cluster of Dao Source could forge two.

If Jun Xiaoyao could find more Dao Source, he could refine all two hundred and six of his bones into Great Luo Immortal Bones.

When his Great Luo Immortal Body was complete, no one in the Ancient Immortal World could stand against Jun Xiaoyao!

Jun Xiaoyao's gaze fell upon Lei Mingyuan beside him.

During the time he refined the Dao Source, Lei Mingyuan had not made any move.

Instead, he had guarded the perimeter as if protecting Jun Xiaoyao's cultivation.

Seeing Jun Xiaoyao's gaze turn toward him, Lei Mingyuan felt immense pressure.

After all, Jun Xiaoyao's current cultivation was True God Realm's peak.

A Void God Realm prodigy could be crushed with a flick of the finger.

Lei Mingyuan was still somewhat nervous.

Yet he gritted his teeth and suddenly knelt before Jun Xiaoyao on one knee.

"I, Lei Mingyuan, disciple of Lei Di Mountain, wish to follow the Jun Clan's Divine Son!"

"Lei Di Mountain…" Jun Xiaoyao murmured inwardly.

Lei Di Mountain was indeed an immortal force in the Immortal Realm, though it had declined.

Jun Xiaoyao knew little of Lei Di Mountain, but he vaguely understood its connection to Lei Di.

In that case, there was a slight link between it and himself.

After all, Jun Xiaoyao had inherited the complete Great Lei Di Divine Art.

Seeing Lei Mingyuan's gesture, Jun Xiaoyao was not surprised.

Put himself in Lei Mingyuan's place—if he saw such a thick leg to cling to, he'd grasp it too.

"You're after the Great Lei Di Divine Art, aren't you?" Jun Xiaoyao said coolly.

Lei Mingyuan's heart lurched, sweat breaking out on his forehead.

It was unimaginable that a prodigy from a renowned immortal force would feel fear and guilt from just one sentence by Jun Xiaoyao.

Yet Lei Mingyuan still gritted his teeth and said: "I dare not. I've merely long heard of your Divine Son's name and feel profound admiration—I wish to follow!"

"Hmph, don't be tense. I, Jun, am no bloodthirsty warrior," Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly.

Hearing this, Lei Mingyuan couldn't help but mutter inwardly.

Jun Xiaoyao's brutality toward enemies was legendary.

"But you lack the qualification to be my follower," Jun Xiaoyao stated bluntly.

His words were true.

Though Lei Mingyuan was a disciple of Lei Di Mountain and possessed the Heavenly Thunder Body, in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes, he was still not worthy to be his follower.

Whether Yi Yu or Yan Qingying, both were individuals of great talent and fortune.

Even Wang Chuan was an ancient anomaly worthy of following him.

Compared to them, Lei Mingyuan fell far short.

Hearing Jun Xiaoyao's words, Lei Mingyuan offered a bitter smile.

He had self-awareness—he'd only wanted to test the waters.

"But I, your Divine Son, have just arrived in the Ancient Immortal World and lack a scout and guide," Jun Xiaoyao continued.

Lei Mingyuan's eyes blazed with hope, and he hurriedly said: "Lei Mingyuan is willing to serve you in any capacity!"

Lei Mingyuan's face flushed with excitement.

Even if he couldn't become Jun Xiaoyao's follower, being a lackey was still better than nothing.

"Hmm, acceptable. I won't let you down. Though the Great Lei Di Divine Art is powerful, it's not beyond my power to pass it on to you," Jun Xiaoyao nodded coolly.

Hearing this, Lei Mingyuan was so excited his face turned red.

No wonder the Jun Clan's Divine Son had such grandeur.

This was a supreme technique rivaling the True Dragon Divine Art and Divine Phoenix Divine Art—only Jun Xiaoyao had the audacity to speak such words.

Jun Xiaoyao was willing to give Lei Mingyuan a chance

because he was also seeking to gain another ally for the Jun Clan.

Though Lei Di Mountain had declined, it was still an immortal force with deep roots, worthy of being the Jun Clan's ally.

Of course, Jun Xiaoyao would not give Lei Mingyuan the Great Lei Di Divine Art now—he'd wait to see his performance.

"By the way, Divine Son, Yan Qingying is your follower, isn't she?" Lei Mingyuan suddenly asked.

"Yes, I've heard she's in trouble," Jun Xiaoyao said.

He wasn't overly anxious—Yan Qingying, as a being of great fortune, wasn't easily slain.

This was, in fact, a test for her.

"I've heard the Holy Sect's Holy Maiden Bimi Hu has allied with the Little Western Heaven's Buddha Maiden Miaowuxin to completely hunt down Yan Qingying," Lei Mingyuan said.

"Is that so?" Jun Xiaoyao's brow furrowed.