"Elder, I apologize for my outburst. I need to find that ancient nest quickly and obtain the supreme blood to transform my strength."
Xiao Chen's character could indeed be called determined, and he had now calmed down.
Only by becoming stronger would he have a chance to marry Wu Mingyue.
"Xiao Chen, for your plan to succeed, you must marry Wu Mingyue. Do you know who your biggest obstacle is right now?" asked the Azure Dragon Elder.
"Could it be..." Xiao Chen's eyebrows raised.
"That's right, it's not Jun Xiaoyao, but the Champion Marquis, Yang Pan!" said the Azure Dragon Elder.
"So it is Yang Pan. There are rumors that the position of consort has already been decided, and it's that Champion Marquis Yang Pan."
"However, how could I possibly let Mingyue go to such a depraved scoundrel!" Xiao Chen said coldly.
The person he hated most was naturally Jun Xiaoyao.
But he was also extremely displeased with Yang Pan.
Who told Yang Pan to try to steal his woman?
Champion Marquis? So what?
Wu Mingyue loved him, not that scoundrel Yang Pan.
Therefore, Xiao Chen made up his mind that on the day Wu Mingyue chose her consort, he would defeat Yang Pan in front of everyone.
Only by defeating Yang Pan would he have a chance to gain the Pan Wu Divine Dynasty's favor.
"Alright, that ancient nest should be within these wild mountains. Let's go in," said the Azure Dragon Elder.
Xiao Chen nodded and flashed into the mountains.
After a few days, under the Azure Dragon Elder's guidance, Xiao Chen discovered a narrow mountain crevice.
Following the crevice inside, he found it opened into a different world, like an underground miniature realm.
Various divine sources were piled up inside, releasing spiritual light and aura.
It left Xiao Chen stunned.
What made Xiao Chen gasp even more was that he truly discovered supreme blood containing ancestral dragon bloodline within.
That supreme blood had actually gathered into a small blood pool.
Just as Xiao Chen was about to claim this opportunity.
A lofty, queen-like female voice suddenly rang out.
"Mortal, you dare to touch what belongs to this palace?"
"Who's there?" Xiao Chen was shocked.
"Not good, it might be that ancient monster sealed by the celestial source..." the Azure Dragon Elder transmitted.
"Oh? There's also a powerful spirit attachment?"
The woman who called herself 'this palace' spoke with slight surprise.
Xiao Chen gritted his teeth, ignored the voice, and continued absorbing the supreme blood.
"Mortal, how about making a deal with this palace?" the female voice said.
"A deal? What kind of deal could an ancient monster from an imperial clan make with me?" Xiao Chen said coldly.
"This palace doesn't know how long I've been sleeping, but the celestial source formation has lost its power. If you find ninety-nine boys and ninety-nine girls' blood to help this palace operate the celestial source formation, this palace can help you fulfill one wish."
"Such a heinous act, I would rather die than do it," Xiao Chen righteously declared.
"Oh? Any wish can be granted. With just one word from this palace, even the Ancestral Dragon's Nest would heed this palace's opinion," the female voice continued.
"Any wish..." Xiao Chen's eyes subtly changed.
If he could have this ancient monster from the Ancestral Dragon's Nest kill Jun Xiaoyao...
Xiao Chen violently shook his head, suppressing this thought.
"No need, I, Xiao Chen, will take my own revenge!" Xiao Chen continued focusing on absorbing the supreme blood.
"Hehe... Is that so? In this palace's view, human nature is quite filthy..." the female voice murmured before falling silent.
Xiao Chen also breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that ancient monster from the Ancestral Dragon's Nest had some restrictions and couldn't break free for now.
He could finally concentrate on cultivation peacefully.
"Jun Xiaoyao, just you wait. Next time I appear before you, don't be too surprised..." Revenge burned in Xiao Chen's eyes.
...
On the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom's side, after things had completely stabilized, Jun Xiaoyao was preparing to return to the Jun family.
After all, he needed to start preparing his next move.
A move targeting the Pan Wu Divine Dynasty.
Jun Xiaoyao definitely had to go to the Pan Wu Mausoleum, not just for the check-in system.
More importantly, he might find an opportunity there to awaken the next Sacred Body vision.
However, the Pan Wu Mausoleum was the Pan Wu Divine Dynasty's private treasure ground, and they wouldn't casually let outsiders enter.
Let alone someone of Jun Xiaoyao's status.
No force would be foolish enough to use their own opportunities to nurture another family's genius.
When Jun Xiaoyao left the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom, Bai Yu'er was extremely reluctant to part.
"I'm leaving the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom to you and the Vermillion Bird Sovereign. Don't disappoint me," Jun Xiaoyao said.
"Yes, Yu'er will definitely manage the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom well!" Bai Yu'er's expression was determined.
Afterwards, Jun Xiaoyao led everyone back to the Jun family.
Meanwhile, in the Pan Wu Divine Dynasty, the matter of the Champion Marquis's challenge continued to ferment.
Jun Xiaoyao still hadn't shown any response.
This time, some people deliberately started spreading rumors.
Saying the Jun family's Divine Son was afraid of the Champion Marquis and dared not accept the challenge.
Those spreading such rumors included both the Champion Marquis's people and ancient imperial clan members.
Their goal was undoubtedly to smear Jun Xiaoyao.
Of course, there were also many firm supporters of Jun Xiaoyao who believed he simply disdained to respond to the challenge.
These supporters were mostly women.
After all, no matter where, there's never a shortage of devoted fans.
However, the truth was indeed as these supporters thought.
Jun Xiaoyao simply couldn't be bothered to respond to the challenge. When the time came, he would just casually kill Yang Pan with one palm. Why make things so complicated?
Another few months passed.
Jun Xiaoyao was now twelve years old.
His figure had grown taller, his features more handsome.
The only thing troubling Jun Xiaoyao was the lack of celestial source to cultivate the Great Luo Immortal Divine Body.
Later, the Jun family gave Jun Xiaoyao more than ten celestial source pieces, but for Jun Xiaoyao, it was far from enough.
Looking at these dozen or so celestial source pieces, Jun Xiaoyao never thought he would have a day when he lacked resources.
"This Great Luo Immortal Divine Body consumes terrifying amounts of resources, even more than the Ancient Sacred Body," Jun Xiaoyao shook his head helplessly.
"I'll have to pause cultivation for now and find ways to get more resources."
"Perhaps I can extort some resources from the Pan Wu Divine Dynasty. Wu Mingyue, as the Divine Dynasty's princess, should have plenty of resources," Jun Xiaoyao mumbled.
If Wu Mingyue heard these words, she would probably say Jun Xiaoyao had a demon's heart again.
"Well, it's time to make a trip to the Pan Wu Divine Dynasty, and some arrangements need to be made in advance."
"I'd also like to see Xiao Chen and Yang Pan clash. Dogs biting dogs, what a mess," Jun Xiaoyao smiled.
He knew that because of Wu Mingyue, Xiao Chen and Yang Pan would definitely conflict.
When the time came, wouldn't it be interesting to watch these two leeks fight each other?