"So, who exactly is your master?"
Chen Xiao narrowed his eyes and asked in a low voice.
"Heh, don't you already have a guess?"
The Yin Yang Jade's response quickly echoed in his mind, "That's right, my master is the supreme and unparalleled Cang Lan Divine Emperor!"
*Hummm—*
A buzzing sound filled Chen Xiao's mind, and his heart churned like a stormy sea.
It was as he suspected!
This Yin Yang Jade was indeed a spiritual artifact of the Cang Lan Divine Emperor!
This meant that the experiences of the Myriad Ancient Immortal Emperor should have been similar to his own.
She too had become a disciple under the Cang Lan Divine Emperor because of this Yin Yang Jade.
And had cultivated alongside the Cang Lan Divine Emperor!
But how did she later embark on the path of god-slaying? What had she experienced on that path?
Chen Xiao had no way of knowing.
"Heh, kid, now you know why I said you're worthy!"
"You're still too young, and your strength is too weak!"
"Leave here quickly!"
...
As this sentence appeared in Chen Xiao's mind, his Nascent Soul was abruptly kicked out.
Chen Xiao suddenly looked up. Before him, Li Ziqing was still arguing with the Fire Phoenix.
The moment Chen Xiao looked up, the person and the bird simultaneously turned their gaze towards him.
"Husband, what's wrong? I feel like something's not quite right with you," Li Ziqing asked with concern.
"I'm fine," Chen Xiao shook his head, indicating he was alright.
Just then, footsteps echoed from the staircase. His mother, wearing a coat and looking groggy, walked over.
Upon seeing Chen Xiao, Li Ziqing... and the Fire Phoenix, her expression clearly faltered, and she instantly became wide awake.
What was going on? Why was there another delicate young lady in the house?
Liu Zhen shot Chen Xiao a reproachful glance, as if blaming her son for being too much of a playboy.
Chen Xiao awkwardly introduced, "Mom, this is the Fire Phoenix... um, a real phoenix."
"Yes, Grandma. I am indeed a phoenix, and I can breathe fire!" the Fire Phoenix declared proudly.
"Then what is your relationship with Chen Xiao?" Liu Zhen asked.
"What relationship? Chen Xiao is my master, otherwise I wouldn't be here," the Fire Phoenix stated with an air of arrogance.
"Mom, don't mind her. She's not quite right in the head," Chen Xiao pointed to his head, then asked, "Mom, it's not even dawn yet, why are you here? Is something wrong?"
Liu Zhen nodded and said grumpily, "There is something. Downstairs, there's someone else who calls you master. You should go take a look!"
"Master!"
As soon as Liu Zhen finished speaking, a clear and anxious voice called out from the staircase.
Chen Xiao looked and was surprised, "Divine Son? Why are you here?"
The person who arrived was none other than Araki Divine Son... a former servant Chen Xiao had taken in.
"Master, I..."
Before Araki Divine Son could speak.
Li Ziqing immediately frowned, "Master? Who are you? Why are you calling my husband master?"
After speaking, she glared at Chen Xiao angrily, as if demanding an explanation.
The Fire Phoenix, looking like it wanted to stir up more trouble, chirped at Araki Divine Son, "Yeah, yeah! What kind of bird are you, calling my master master?"
Araki Divine Son's expression was blank; he was utterly bewildered. What was all this?
"All of you, be quiet!" Chen Xiao commanded, stopping their unruly clamor, and asked, "Divine Son, why have you come to find me so urgently?"
Araki Divine Son was not a rash or ill-mannered person. It was still dark, and unless it was an extremely urgent matter, she would have no reason to seek him out at this hour.
As expected, upon hearing Chen Xiao's words, Araki Divine Son hastily said, "Master, the Divine Realm is in trouble. I beg you to lend your assistance!"
"The Divine Realm is in trouble?" Chen Xiao was initially taken aback, thinking, what did the Divine Realm's troubles have to do with you? And what did it have to do with me?
Only then did he realize that the "Divine Realm" Araki Divine Son was referring to was likely the Eastern Ocean's Divine Realm, the Middle Thousand World where Amaterasu Omikami resided.
"What exactly is going on? Tell me in detail!" Chen Xiao said.
"Yesterday, a strange person in white robes forcibly broke through the gates of the Divine Realm and intruded. He then engaged in a fierce battle with the divine race!"
"This person's strength is immense. Neither Amaterasu Omikami nor Izanagi Omikami could match him."
"Later, Izanagi Omikami gathered all the divine races and activated the Sun Wheel Array, trapping him within. However, that person's power is too great; even so, they could not subdue him. Currently, the divine races are merely holding on."
"Once the Sun Wheel Array is broken, the entire Divine Realm and all its divine races will face utter annihilation," Araki Divine Son said with extreme urgency.
After hearing her words, Chen Xiao understood what was happening.
The person in white robes was undoubtedly someone from the Heavenly Dao. But why would someone from the Heavenly Dao want to kill the 'divine race' of the Eastern Ocean? Chen Xiao couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt.
So he asked, "Do you know why the person in white robes broke into your Divine Realm?"
"I know," Araki Divine Son nodded. "He wants to take the Dragon Vein!"
"What?!" Chen Xiao was startled. "Are you sure?"
"I am sure, Divine Son would not dare to deceive Master," Araki Divine Son said with great reverence and trepidation.
Chen Xiao knew Araki Divine Son would not lie to him about such a matter. But what did the Heavenly Dao want with the Dragon Vein? This made Chen Xiao fall into deep thought.
"Master, are you willing to help?" Araki Divine Son asked nervously. She was uncertain if Chen Xiao would intervene because the opponent's strength was simply too formidable. Even the entire divine race combined was no match for him. While Master was powerful, he might not be stronger than all the divine races combined.
Chen Xiao finally snapped back to reality and immediately said, "Save them, of course! We'll depart immediately!"
Although Chen Xiao disliked those Eastern Ocean scoundrels and didn't care if they were already killed by the Heavenly Dao... he cared about the Dragon Vein, because that Dragon Vein belonged to Kyushu. He cared even more about why the Heavenly Dao wanted to seize the Dragon Vein, and what secrets were hidden within.
Chen Xiao took out his Judge's Brush, preparing to depart with Araki Divine Son. All those present were his own people, so Chen Xiao was not afraid of exposing his secrets to them.
Just then, a thudding sound came from downstairs. The entire villa seemed to tremble along with it.
Li Ziqing rolled her eyes and said weakly, "No way! Again?"
Chen Xiao smiled slightly, "Don't worry, it's not them this time!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a large stone lion, shaking its head and wagging its tail, walked up.
"Old friend, why have you come? Is there something you need?" Chen Xiao asked.
The stone lion spoke, its voice deep and ancient.
"Chen Xiao, I am King Lu Ling. Come down to the underground; I have something to tell you!"