Chapter 88

The king of Vermillion Bird's expression turned very serious when he heard that.

To be able to make the three ancient nations submit and possess such terrifying forces, that young master's background was obviously not low.

However, the thought of Jun Xiaoyao calmed the king of Vermillion Bird down.

No matter how high that young master's background was, could he compare to Jun Xiaoyao?

No matter how powerful the forces behind him were, could they compare to the Jun family of the Ancients?

That was why the king of Vermillion Bird was not worried at all.

"Alright, let's head back to the palace. I have something to ask you all," Jun Xiaoyao said.

On the one hand, he wanted to check in at the palace of the Ancient Kingdom of Vermillion Bird.

On the other hand, he wanted to ask some questions.

"Yes, Son Of God. This way please!"

The king of Vermillion Bird personally led the way.

Jun Xiaoyao stepped onto the golden chariot and followed behind.

"Sigh, I was just warming up and it's already over," Jun Zhanjian said as he twisted his wrist.

Those sequences had also joined the battle just now.

"It won't be over so easily. I'm afraid they'll be back in a few days," Jun Linglong said.

"Hmph, so what if they're back? What can they do in front of the young master?" Jun Wanjie sneered.

In front of the Jun family of the Ancients, even a dragon would have to coil up and a tiger would have to lie down.

Jun Xiaoyao then entered the imperial city.

Every citizen of the Ancient Kingdom of Vermillion Bird knelt and kowtowed to Jun Xiaoyao.

Countless cheers and praises for Jun Xiaoyao were heard everywhere.

Jun Xiaoyao's expression was very calm.

Those people saw him as a savior and a kind saint.

In reality, he was just trying to protect a chess piece in his hand.

But then again, it would be a waste not to have such a good reputation.

After all, many geniuses were already saying that Jun Xiaoyao was the devil.

Jun Xiaoyao also had to shape his image a little. He was no devil.

At best, he just liked to harvest leeks.

"Leeks... Heh... They aren't living beings..." Jun Xiaoyao muttered quietly.

...

As soon as Jun Xiaoyao stepped into the royal palace of the Ancient Kingdom of Vermilion Bird, the sound of a system notification rang in his head.

"Ding, you have arrived at the imperial palace of the Ancient Kingdom of Vermilion Bird. Do you wish to Sign In?"

"Sign in," Jun Xiaoyao said silently.

"Ding! Congratulations to host for obtaining a 4-star reward, Ancient Saint Weapon, Zither, Phoenix Cry Mountain!"

Jun Xiaoyao sensed it right away as soon as the system finished speaking.

Within his spatial artifact, a scarlet and gold-plated zither appeared.

The entire zither had a slender shape, and its surface was engraved with the pattern of a phoenix mountain and water. The dark gold edges made it look low-key and luxurious.

The strings of the zither were all made from scarlet crystals. They looked extremely gorgeous and dazzling.

"It's actually a zither." Jun Xiaoyao was speechless.

Did the system want him to cultivate his body and mind?

However, this zither was a rare Ancient Sacred Armament. It was not an ordinary item.

Most Sages would only use Ancient Sacred Weapons.

Moreover, the purpose of this Phoenix Cry Qi Mountain was obviously not just for pleasure.

Jun Xiaoyao's mysterious protector had turned the sound of the zither into a killing blade that could easily injure Sages.

Therefore, this Phoenix Cry Mountain zither was not to be underestimated, even if it was used as a weapon.

"Not bad," Jun Xiaoyao said to himself.

He had just signed in casually, and the System had given him an Ancient Sacred Armament for free.

"Seems like I can play the zither when I'm free in the future. It's a good thing that I've heard some famous songs in my past life and haven't forgotten them," Jun Xiaoyao thought to himself.

"Son Of God, what's the matter?" The king of Vermilion Bird saw Jun Xiaoyao standing still and could not help but ask.

"Nothing. Let's go," Jun Xiaoyao said.

After that, the king of Vermilion Bird led Jun Xiaoyao to a luxurious building.

Jun Xiaoyao let Jun Zhanjian and the others rest.

Only Jun Xiaoyao, the king of Vermilion Bird, and Bai Yu 'er were left in the building.

Jun Xiaoyao said, "I have something to ask you."

"Son Of God, please go ahead," the Emperor of Vermilion Bird said respectfully.

"Is there any secret history of the four ancient nations?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.

The king of Vermilion Bird thought for a moment and said, "To be honest, according to historical records, the predecessor of our four ancient nations was an ancient dynasty that was close to an immortal force called the Four Symbols Ancient Nation.

"The founder of the Four Symbols Ancient Nation was a Supreme Honorable Four Symbols. The founders of our four ancient nations, Master Azure Dragon, Master White Tiger, Master Vermilion Bird, and Master Black Tortoise, were the four disciples of the Supreme Honorable Four Symbols."

The Emperor of Vermilion Bird's explanation made Jun Xiaoyao raise his eyebrows slightly.

He didn't expect the four ancient nations to have such a history.

"If that's the case, the Azure Dragon Emperor's goal should be to unify the four ancient nations and make them the Four Symbols Ancient Nation again. Then, he'll be the ruler." Jun Xiaoyao guessed.

"But what's the purpose of the Young Master behind him? Is it just to control the Four Symbols Ancient Nation?" Jun Xiaoyao was puzzled.

Bai Yu 'er bit her lip and said, "Lord Son Of God, Yu' er has a guess."

"Oh, let's hear it," Jun Xiaoyao said.

"Yu 'er thinks that the Young Master behind them wants to collect all the bronze compass parts of the four ancient nations," Bai Yu' er said.

"Bronze compass parts?" Jun Xiaoyao was puzzled.

The king of Vermilion Bird explained.

It turned out that the Supreme Honorable Four Symbols who founded the Four Symbols Ancient Nation had come across a bronze compass by chance.

The bronze compass was related to a great secret.

Later on, this news was somehow leaked. Many powerhouses wanted to fight for the compass in the hands of the Supreme Honorable Four Symbols.

The Supreme Honorable Four Symbols was besieged and severely injured.

He secretly divided the bronze compass into four parts and gave them to his four disciples, who were Master Azure Dragon and the others.

Later on, his four disciples each founded their own nation, which became the four ancient nations today.

The quarter of the bronze compass parts became an antique passed down from generation to generation in the four ancient nations.

"Let me see that part," Jun Xiaoyao said calmly.

The king of Vermilion Bird nodded respectfully.

If it were anyone else, the king of Vermilion Bird would have slapped them if they dared to covet the bronze compass parts.

But since Jun Xiaoyao had asked, he took it out without hesitation.

When Jun Xiaoyao saw the part, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He realized that the bronze compass parts were made of the same material as the bronze fragment in the wooden box.

And the bronze fragment was related to one of the Seven Wonders, the Bronze Immortal Palace.

"I see. I understand now. No wonder the Supreme Honorable Four Symbols was besieged. This bronze compass is related to a great secret. It's the Bronze Immortal Palace!"

Jun Xiaoyao thought to himself.

This was definitely a great secret.

He now knew what the young master's goal was.

He must have known that the bronze compass was related to the Bronze Immortal Palace.

"This compass is interesting," Jun Xiaoyao said as he fiddled with it.

The king of Vermilion Bird observed his expression and immediately said, "Since the Son Of God likes it, I'll give it to the Son Of God."

Jun Xiaoyao nodded in satisfaction. The king of Vermilion Bird was quite tactful.

"The other three parts must be in the hands of that young master. Now, even if he doesn't come looking for trouble, this Son Of God will find trouble with him …"

Jun Xiaoyao revealed his usual smile.

But Jun Zhanjian and the others, who were familiar with this smile, knew.

This smile meant that Jun Xiaoyao was about to start harvesting some delicious leeks again …