Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Assassination Failed, Jun Family Arrives, Xiao Chen’s Transformation (Fourth Update)
"Hmph, competing with me for a woman, how naive." The Third Prince’s face bore a cold sneer.
Even though he knew the extraordinary nature of that mysterious young man, he couldn’t swallow this indignation.
Moreover, he himself was also a prince of the Immortal Divine Dynasty, with a status not inferior, and had no need to fear the inheritors of any Immortal Influence.
Besides, whether or not Netherworld Heaven’s assassins succeeded, they would never reveal their client’s identity.
So even if they failed, the Third Prince wouldn’t have to worry about his identity being exposed.
Of course, the Third Prince was naturally unaware that Jun Xiaoyao possessed such methods as the Chaos Divine Mill.
"Failure is impossible, the assassins sent by Netherworld Heaven are all a level higher in cultivation than that person, with even two levels higher Nirvana powerhouses among them."
The Third Prince’s lips held a hint of a smile, full of confidence.
At this moment, a hoarse voice transmitted over.
"The assassination failed, we at Netherworld Heaven will not make another move in the near term."
"What?"
Hearing this, the Third Prince’s face changed dramatically.
"What unexpected turn of events occurred, or did a guardian intervene?" the Third Prince asked.
He could only think that a guardian must have intervened.
"No, before taking action, they would have thoroughly investigated," the voice replied.
"So you’re saying that a mere Unity Realm cultivator managed to turn the tables on your Netherworld Heaven’s Unity and Nirvana Realm assassins?" The Third Prince found it incredulous.
"That’s the truth. We’ve already alerted the prey, so we won’t strike again soon, and the payment will not be refunded."
As the voice finished speaking, it vanished.
Leaving the Third Prince with a gloomy expression.
"How could this be? What is that person’s true background, can they really be so formidable?" The Third Prince refused to believe it.
He had spent a great cost, only to receive such an outcome.
He even suspected if Netherworld Heaven was just humoring him.
Yet, an assassin organization like Netherworld Heaven, although cold-blooded and ruthless, was still known for its reputation.
Without a reputation, no one would seek them out.
The Third Prince’s expression shifted unpredictably, a sense of unease rising within him.
As if he had stirred up a cataclysm.
"Could that person be... no, it certainly couldn’t be, how could it be so coincidental?"
A name vaguely rose in the Third Prince’s mind, but he immediately dismissed it.
That name was too terrifying. If it were really him, the Third Prince couldn’t imagine what consequences would befall him.
"No, I must be overthinking this. Besides, even if those Netherworld assassins are dead, they couldn’t have disclosed my identity."
The Third Prince felt as though he were comforting himself.
...
In an ancient, tranquil courtyard within the Imperial City.
Jun Xiaoyao sat cross-legged, refining the Immortal Origin he had obtained.
Three hundred Immortal Origins, ample enough for Jun Xiaoyao to temper another batch of Daluo Immortal Bones.
"That Third Prince is really pitiful, losing both Immortal Origins and a woman, and even ended up falling into one of my schemes." Jun Xiaoyao shook his head with a tut.
The Third Prince was indeed a miserable man.
However, thinking about it, Xiao Chen, Ji Xuan, Champion Marquis, and others who opposed him seemed quite pitiful too.
"By the way, Xiao Chen should soon arrive at the Divine Dynasty Imperial City, setting the stage for a bride snatching, I still want to witness his rivalry with the Champion Marquis." Jun Xiaoyao mused.
He vaguely guessed that Xiao Chen’s destiny had not yet run out, and his appearance might bring significant change.
But Jun Xiaoyao did not care; no matter how Xiao Chen changed, he would fail to catch up to his shadow.
On the contrary, Jun Xiaoyao hoped Xiao Chen would become somewhat formidable, otherwise, it would be less interesting later.
"Now that the two pawns are in place, Panwu Divine Dynasty will have no choice but to open Panwu Mausoleum for me. Next, I’ll refine these Immortal Origins and quietly await the banquet to commence."
Jun Xiaoyao murmured, diving once more into cultivation.
...
As days passed, the date of Wu Mingyue choosing a Prince Consort grew closer and closer.
Forces from all over converged upon the Divine Dynasty Imperial City like rivers flowing to the sea.
In the sky, a row of flying ancient beasts pulled a palanquin, rumbling across the firmament.
The banners of the Jun Family fluttered atop the palanquin.
This spectacle drew the attention of countless people from all directions.
"It’s the Desolate Ancient Royal Family!"
"The Jun Family has indeed arrived. Is the Divine Son among them?"
"The Jun Family’s Divine Son tamed a Nine-headed Lion as a steed, but why isn’t it here?"
"Could it be he really hasn’t come?"
Many were surprised at the sight of the Jun Family’s convoy.
Everyone knew that the Jun Family’s Divine Son used a Nine-headed Lion to draw his carriage.
However, there was no sight of the Nine-headed Lion now.
Inside the palanquin, Jun Zhangjian and several other sequence members sat discussing.
"The Divine Son should have arrived at the Imperial City by now, right?" Jun Zhangjian said.
"He should be here, but the young master must have his reasons. We shouldn’t disturb him," Jun Linglong said.
She was perceptive, understanding that Jun Xiaoyao had left ahead for specific arrangements, making it inconvenient to bring them along.
"Indeed, how could we possibly fathom the thoughts of the Divine Son," Jun Xuehuang said.
"Hmph, but the words of that Champion Marquis were truly irksome. Where did he get the courage to challenge the young master?"
Jun Wanjie’s eyes flickered with lightning, speaking disdainfully.
He acknowledged that Champion Marquis was indeed not weak, but the claim of overpowering Jun Xiaoyao was simply absurd.
"Just a mere clown, at the time, the Divine Son will easily suppress him," Jun Xuehuang said.
They all had utmost confidence in Jun Xiaoyao.
...
At the city gates of the Imperial City.
"Halt, why are you so tightly wrapped, remove your hood for an inspection," a gate guard said to a figure in black robes.
Faced with extraordinary celestial prides like Jun Xiaoyao, they dared not obstruct or inspect.
But to these common cultivators, there was no avoiding scrutiny.
The black-robed figure slowly removed the hood, revealing a handsome and refined face.
It was none other than Xiao Chen.
At this moment, Xiao Chen’s face bore an expression of determination and resoluteness.
Even the gate guards were somewhat intimidated by Xiao Chen’s imposing aura.
"Al... alright, go on in." The guard swallowed, not daring to speak further.
Xiao Chen’s aura, barely distinguishable from that of an Immortal Influence celestial pride, was intimidating.
"It’s do or die this time!"
Xiao Chen clenched his fist.
His pupils seemed to take on a sky-like cyan hue.
Beneath his skin, traces of azure dragon glowing patterns faintly flowed.
After the baptism by the Blood of the Ultimate Venerable, Xiao Chen’s strength soared.
He had directly broken through to Unity Realm Great Perfection.
Moreover, his Cyan Heaven Dragon Transformation Technique had completely reached perfection with the help of the Blood of the Ultimate Venerable.
The Cyan Heaven Dragon Transformation Technique in its great success was a Supreme Technique.
Additionally, he had extracted and comprehended many Martial Arts Divine Techniques from the Azure Dragon Lineage within the Blood of the Ultimate Venerable.
It could be said that the present Xiao Chen was now a hundred times stronger!
The increase in strength also gave Xiao Chen immense confidence.
"This time, I will marry Ming Yue and become the Prince Consort of the Panwu Divine Dynasty!"
"Whether it’s Champion Marquis or Jun Xiaoyao, they will be trampled beneath me!"
"The ultimate victor can only be me, Xiao Chen!"