Just as the entire Immortal Realm was in turmoil.
Jun Xiaoyao, at the eye of the storm, was about to arrive at the imperial capital of Panwu Divine Dynasty.
He had passed through several teleportation arrays along the way to reach Panwu Dao State.
The imperial capital of Panwu Divine Dynasty was located in the central region of Panwu Dao State.
With less than half a month remaining, there was enough time for Jun Xiaoyao's preparations.
At this moment, the nine-headed lion's voice came from outside the carriage.
"Master, the imperial capital of Panwu Divine Dynasty is just ahead."
Jun Xiaoyao lifted the carriage curtain to look upon hearing this.
Ahead stood a majestic and magnificent giant city on the earth.
The entire city was boundlessly vast, with city walls extending endlessly to the left and right like the Great Wall.
Within the imperial capital were pavilions, bustling markets, and surging crowds.
In the sky floated numerous floating islands with scattered palaces, like divine celestial palaces.
"This Panwu Divine Dynasty truly lives up to its name as an Immortal Dynasty, quite impressive indeed," Jun Xiaoyao observed.
Immortal lineages stood supreme above all else, being the giants of the Immortal Realm, each one extraordinary.
This was also why, despite their deep hatred, the Jun family and Dragon's Nest had never started an immortal war.
Because both sides knew that completely eliminating an Immortal force wasn't a simple matter.
Of course, strictly speaking, Dragon's Nest was more wary of the Jun family.
As for Panwu Divine Dynasty, though no longer at its peak, it hadn't fallen far from its glory days when Emperor Panwu established this legacy.
Jun Xiaoyao descended from the sky, with the nine-headed lion breaking free from its reins to follow him.
"Gou Sheng, aren't you too eye-catching like this?" Jun Xiaoyao remarked sideways.
The nine-headed lion's body was like cast gold, radiating golden light so bright it was nearly blinding.
Jun Xiaoyao had no desire to become like a monkey in a zoo for people to gawk at.
Moreover, some of the matters he needed to handle weren't suitable for drawing too much attention.
"Master, could you please not use my real name?" the nine-headed lion mumbled sheepishly.
Then its form suddenly shrank, and under Jun Xiaoyao's gaze, it transformed into...
Well... a Shiba Inu.
Indeed, to Jun Xiaoyao's eyes, it looked no different from a Shiba Inu.
Except this was a Shiba Inu with nine heads, appearing somewhat strange and comical.
"Is this like a walking emoji? Oh well," Jun Xiaoyao sighed lightly.
At least the nine-headed Shiba Inu wasn't as conspicuous.
Jun Xiaoyao walked casually, like taking a leisurely stroll, through the city gates into the imperial capital.
The Divine Dynasty soldiers guarding the city gates looked at Jun Xiaoyao with suspicion but dared not stop him.
Because Jun Xiaoyao's bearing was simply too transcendent.
Divine light flickered around his body, wrapped in immortal radiance, his entire being emanating an immortal charm and dao presence.
This was naturally due to the Great Luo Immortal Bone he had refined.
Jun Xiaoyao's appearance was also shrouded in immortal light, making it difficult to see clearly.
Thus Jun Xiaoyao entered the imperial capital without any hindrance.
After Jun Xiaoyao had passed, a young guard asked puzzledly: "Captain, why didn't we stop him to check his identity? The higher-ups require all cultivators to be checked when entering the city."
"You rookie, how could we casually stop and check someone of that caliber? He might be a noble son from an Immortal lineage, with status no lower than the Princess!" the guard captain glared and said.
"Oh, I see," the young guard nodded repeatedly, feeling somewhat scared in retrospect.
After entering the imperial capital, Jun Xiaoyao attracted quite a few gazes.
Although his appearance was obscured by a ethereal mist, that bearing couldn't be concealed.
Many young maidens and female cultivators from major forces kept stealing glances at him.
In the entire Barren Sky Immortal Realm, while many knew of Jun Xiaoyao's name.
Very few had actually seen him in person.
Moreover, many disciples from Immortal lineages possessed Royal Physiques or Divine Bodies, also wrapped in misty auras.
It couldn't be that everyone shrouded in immortal light was Jun Xiaoyao, right?
Therefore, no one saw through his identity.
At this time, a young woman wearing a plain cyan dress approached with hesitation, but finally steeled herself to walk forward.
"Young master must be visiting the Divine Dynasty's capital for the first time. This Qin Xuan can guide you and explain various matters."
The girl named Qin Xuan spoke with nervousness in her expression.
She had guided many disciples from major forces before, but this was her first time encountering someone as mysterious and transcendent as Jun Xiaoyao.
Other female cultivators only dared to watch from afar, lacking the courage to approach.
"Oh?" Jun Xiaoyao's gaze fell on Qin Xuan, raising an eyebrow slightly.
Qin Xuan was only fifteen or sixteen, yet her cultivation had reached the peak of the Divine Bridge realm.
He noticed this point but didn't say anything about it.
"Very well, lead the way then." Jun Xiaoyao casually took out a supreme-grade divine crystal.
The surrounding crowd was stunned.
"Damn, that's a supreme-grade divine crystal, this young master is too wealthy!"
"He must be an heir from some Immortal force. Ah, I envy that girl!"
Exclamations arose from all around, many female cultivators biting their lips and stamping their feet, cursing themselves for missing the opportunity.
Qin Xuan also stood with her small mouth agape, appearing somewhat overwhelmed by the favor.
Jun Xiaoyao's expression remained quite calm.
Because supreme-grade divine crystals were already the most common currency he carried.
"Young master, let me tell you about the recent news. In a few days, the Princess's banquet to choose a consort will be held."
"Also, the Champion Marquis will duel the Jun family's divine son atop the Purple Forbidden City."
"I heard that Jun family's divine son is like an immortal figure, unrivaled among his peers."
When speaking of Jun Xiaoyao, Qin Xuan's beautiful eyes were filled with admiration.
After all, Jun Xiaoyao was already the dream of countless young women in the Immortal Realm.
The nine-headed lion following beside them had a strange look in its eyes.
If this girl knew that the person beside her was the Jun family's divine son she admired and looked up to, she would probably faint from excitement.
However, when mentioning the Champion Marquis next, her emotions clearly changed, showing fluctuation.
There seemed to be a hint of hatred within.
Jun Xiaoyao noticed this and casually asked: "If the Jun family's divine son really accepts the challenge, who do you hope will win?"
Hearing this, Qin Xuan's eyes showed deep hatred, and she replied without hesitation: "Qin Xuan hopes the Jun family's divine son will win, and even kill that Champion Marquis!"
Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flashed with an unusual light as he said: "With your age, having reached the peak of Divine Bridge realm, your background must not be ordinary. How did you end up becoming a guide?"
Qin Xuan clenched her fists, speaking in a somewhat heavy voice: "I was originally from the Qin Tian Marquis Manor, my father was the Divine Dynasty's Marquis Qin Tian."
"And my mother was a famous beauty in the Divine Dynasty. Later she caught the Champion Marquis's eye, and he wanted to take her into his harem. My father refused, then was killed by him, and my mother followed in death."
"The entire Marquis Manor fell from grace, and I could only wander outside." Qin Xuan spoke softly, but the hatred in her eyes was too deep to resolve.
"I see." Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly.
He didn't show much sympathy, after all, there were too many people worthy of sympathy in this world.
Jun Xiaoyao wasn't the type to pity everyone with a tragic story.
"Sorry for talking about so many personal matters, I must have displeased young master." Qin Xuan recovered her composure and forced a smile.
"Don't you want revenge?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.
"Revenge? The Champion Marquis is like an emperor in Panwu Divine Dynasty, who could possibly take revenge against him?" Qin Xuan spoke with bitter helplessness in her tone.
"Above the imperial city, atop the Purple Forbidden peak, perhaps you can look forward to something then."
Jun Xiaoyao spoke softly, walking ahead with his hands behind his back.
Looking at Jun Xiaoyao's back, Qin Xuan was momentarily stunned.
She didn't quite understand what Jun Xiaoyao meant by those words.