Chapter 4493: The Jun Family and the Burial Master Lineage's Origins, the Burial King's Dying Wish

A calm voice drifted in from outside the hall.

Lin Ming, whose eyes had held a hint of excitement, instantly froze.

"How is this possible?!"

Lin Ming stared in disbelief at the white-robed man strolling leisurely into the hall.

Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao had clearly stepped into some perilous trap just moments ago.

So how could he appear here so quickly?

This was beyond Lin Ming's expectations.

The Burial King's remnant soul had already produced the Book of Death.

He could have obtained it directly.

But now Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao intervened, instantly throwing his plans into chaos.

Lin Ming harbored an unprecedented yearning for the Book of Death.

This yearning was not mere greed for ordinary fortune.

Rather, it was a resonance originating from the depths of his blood and soul.

As if the Book of Death was originally a part of him.

Only by obtaining it could he be complete.

Without it, he would forever feel a sense of incompleteness, as if a large chunk had been gouged from his heart.

Therefore, Lin Ming felt a desperate urgency — he had to obtain the Book of Death!

On the other side, the Burial King's remnant soul also fixed its gaze on Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao.

"The Jun Family..."

Ancient, vicissitudinous fluctuations of divine sense spread out.

Clearly, this Burial King also knew of the Jun Family's great renown.

After all, the Jun Family's reputation once radiated across the universe.

Even in the vast, boundless, limitless Misty Beyond.

The Jun Family's renown still circulated.

Of course, the Nine Nether Divine Hall, one of the Heavenly Court's nine great divine halls, also possessed formidable renown.

But one must know, the Jun Family was on par with the entire Heavenly Court.

While the Nine Nether Divine Hall was merely one of the Heavenly Court's nine great divine halls.

By comparison, which was superior and which inferior was naturally clear.

The Burial King's remnant soul conveyed via divine sense: "I never expected to see a member of the Jun Family again."

"Back then, the Jun Family also came to my Burial Master lineage, seeking the Yin-Yang Nether Lotus, Soul-Returning Pill, and other items..."

Hearing this, Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flickered slightly.

It seems the Jun Family and the Burial Master lineage still have some slight connection.

Meanwhile, Lin Ming's expression turned ugly.

From the Burial King's words, the Burial Master lineage and the Jun Family seemed to have some past dealings.

Wouldn't that make the Burial King biased toward Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao?

Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao said: "Put that way, the Jun Family and the Burial Master lineage do indeed share a thread of karma."

"This time, this junior rashly entered the senior's place of slumber, committing many offenses; I hope you will forgive me."

"However, the senior's Burial Master lineage is far off in the Misty Beyond."

"Yet now you slumber here."

"If this junior guesses correctly, the senior must have experienced some karmic cause and effect."

"If the senior doesn't mind, with this junior's abilities, perhaps I can help the senior resolve some problems."

Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao's words were composed and indifferent.

If anyone else made such a promise, it might warrant a question mark.

But as a member of the Jun Family, Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao needed no further explanation.

His background was the greatest gold-lettered signboard.

In the Burial King's hollow eye sockets, faint soul fire seemed to flicker.

Without Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao explaining, he understood the Jun Family's power.

What surprised him slightly more was.

This young man of the Jun Family before him had casually guessed his predicament.

Indeed, he had once experienced certain matters, had an unfulfilled wish, and moreover one of critical importance to the Burial Master lineage.

So he needed to carefully choose someone capable of bearing such great karma.

And that black-robed man who appeared earlier, to the Burial King.

Actually already counted as fairly meeting expectations.

Possessing the Other Shore Reincarnation Eyes, Netherworld Saint Embryo, attributes relatively compatible with the Burial Master lineage.

Backed by the Nine Nether Divine Hall, his strength was also not weak.

Simply like a persona tailor-made specifically to bear his dying wish.

It could be said, if Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao had not appeared.

Then without a doubt, he would have directly handed the incomplete Book of Death, along with that karma, to Lin Ming.

Lin Ming would gain a great boon while also bearing the responsibility.

But the Burial King's sole uncertainty was whether Lin Ming fully possessed that capability.

But now, with Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao's appearance.

The Burial King hesitated.

Because Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao, whether in strength, status, or the Jun family's background.

Obviously also has the capacity to bear his karma.

The entire scene fell silent in an instant.

Seemingly sensing the Burial King's hesitation.

Lin Ming clenched his fists tightly.

He watched as he was about to obtain the Book of Death, his wish about to be fulfilled.

Able to obtain the fortuitous opportunity without the slightest effort.

Yet, the meat was about to reach his mouth.

But was intercepted by Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao reaching out a hand.

This made him feel utterly stifled!

In Lin Ming's heart, anger brewed.

In his past life, a Ye Yu always left him feeling suffocated with rage.

And in this life, another one was added.

Finally, the Burial King once again sent out a divine thought fluctuation.

"Young man, you guessed correctly. I indeed have an extremely important matter that needs to be done."

"And this incomplete Book of Death is merely the reward."

Hearing this, both Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao and Lin Ming's eyes flickered.

The preciousness of one of the Nine Heavenly Books is beyond doubt.

Although it is only a remnant scroll, its value is also difficult to estimate, truly a priceless treasure.

Such a treasure, unexpectedly, is merely the reward.

Just what is the Burial King's dying wish?

The Burial King spoke again: "To complete my matter, strength and confidence are needed."

"You each have your own special aspects; you can spar a bit."

As the Burial King's words fell.

Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao's expression remained as usual.

While Lin Ming's complexion became even uglier.

This was the situation he was least willing to face.

In his heart, he indeed had the heroic ambition to surpass Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao.

But absolutely not right now.

However, the Book of Death was right before his eyes.

Making him give up and leave directly was also impossible.

His longing for the Book of Death was deeply rooted in his soul.

At this time, Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao's gaze indifferently turned toward Lin Ming.

"So it's a fellow daoist from the Nine Nether God Palace; no wonder you were able to seize first place at the Primordial Creation Stele before."

Lin Ming's eyes flickered; he knew that his words just now had been heard by Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao.

Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao knew his identity.

But it didn't matter; anyway, his true secret was impossible for this person to know.

Lin Ming looked at Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao.

Still harboring a transmigrator's sense of superiority when looking at a native.

Little did he know, the one truly kept in the dark was him.

Lin Ming spoke.

"Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao, I've long heard of your great name."

"Since you already know I come from the Nine Nether God Palace."

"Then you should also understand what significance the Book of Death holds for my Nine Nether God Palace."

"My mission this time coming to the Nine Heavens Tianhe was to retrieve the Book of Death."

"If you can yield, my Nine Nether God Palace will definitely remember this favor."

If possible, Lin Ming still didn't want to directly clash with Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao right now.

"Heh... unfortunately I'm also quite interested in the Nine Heavenly Books." Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao said indifferently.

Lin Ming took a deep breath.

He also knew Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao would not easily let this fortuitous opportunity slip by.

Swap anyone in, and they would not be able to miss this opportunity either.

"Since that's the case..."

A trace of gloom flashed through Lin Ming's eyes.

The next moment, he directly made a move against Within Within Within Within Within Jun Xiaoyao!