Chapter 13: Are We Being Morally Coerced?

In the residence of the Jun family, within the Heavenly Emperor's Palace.

Jun Xiaoyao was seated in a secluded training chamber.

Surrounding him were numerous top-grade divine sources, releasing an endless flow of rich spiritual energy.

In the Immortal Realm, ordinary cultivators typically used regular source stones for their training.

However, some top-tier sects and first-rate powers would utilize more precious heavenly sources for their cultivation.

Only forces like the Ancient Families, Supreme Sects, and Immortal Dynasties could afford the most valuable divine sources.

Above divine sources, there are also immortal sources, but such things are rare and hard to come by; even most Ancient Families cannot produce many.

Source stones of different rarity are classified into four grades: low, medium, high, and supreme.

What Jun Xiaoyao was using for his cultivation was the supreme-grade divine source, the highest level aside from immortal sources.

It could be said that if Jun Xiaoyao casually took out a supreme-grade divine source, it would cause a frenzy among many in the outside world.

At this moment, Jun Xiaoyao sat with his eyes closed.

In his mind, there was a magnificent palace, resplendent and grand.

This was the divine palace formed by the condensation of his soul power.

The Five Realms of the Flesh and the Five Realms of the Divine Abode both involve refining the physical body to its utmost.

The Nine Heavens of the Spirit Sea pertain to cultivating the spirit sea in the dantian, which relates to the strength of one's magical power.

The Nine Heavens of the Divine Palace, on the other hand, focus on cultivating the divine palace to strengthen the soul.

Once Jun Xiaoyao breaks through to the True Spirit Realm, a true spirit will be born within the divine palace, and at that time, his soul power will surge once more.

In the future, he could even transform the true spirit into a primordial spirit, leaving the physical body to roam the vast seas and lands.

"This Chaos Divine Mill visualization method is indeed remarkable..." Jun Xiaoyao thought to himself.

In his mind, it seemed as if a chaotic world was unfolding.

Within the chaos, a gigantic, boundless divine mill slowly turned, grinding the heavens and the earth.

The divine mill was stained with splatters of blood, resembling the blood of gods and demons.

This Chaos Divine Mill visualization method relied on visualizing the divine mill to crush a person's consciousness and soul, then reshape it anew.

Jun Xiaoyao's soul was becoming increasingly solid and robust amidst this destruction and rebirth.

"If an ordinary person were to cultivate this method, they would definitely be tormented to the point of wishing for death, but for me, it doesn't seem too difficult," Jun Xiaoyao mused.

Perhaps it was because he was a soul that had crossed over, his soul power far surpassed that of ordinary people.

This Chaos Divine Mill was of great help to him, yet it did not bring him pain.

"Moreover, as my cultivation deepens, I can directly use my soul power to manifest the Chaos Divine Mill as a means to combat my enemies."

"I can endure that kind of pain; others surely cannot," Jun Xiaoyao remarked with a click of his tongue.

It seemed he had gained another powerful trump card.

Meanwhile, in the skies above the Imperial Province.

A Fire Spirit Sparrow pulled a luxurious palanquin, soaring through the void and leaving behind a brilliant tail flame.

This attracted the attention of many.

"Hey, that palanquin has a Vermilion Bird totem; it seems to be from the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom?"

"That's right! It is said that members of the royal family of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom are pulled by Fire Spirit Sparrows. Could it be the renowned princess, Bai Yuer?"

"Looking at the direction it's heading, it’s towards the Jun family!"

The arrival of this palanquin sparked much discussion among the crowd.

Before long, the palanquin stopped outside the Jun family's residence.

In the skies above the entire Jun family, aside from their own people, anyone from other forces who dared to recklessly pass through would be seen as an invasion and would be directly eradicated.

The palanquin's curtain was lifted, and a tall, slender, beautiful woman dressed in a red feathered robe stepped out—it was Bai Yuer.

She had come alone this time, without any attendants.

Bai Yuer looked around, and within the Jun family's residence, countless divine islands floated in the void, various blessed lands exuding radiant light.

This left Bai Yuer in awe.

Although the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom was also a first-rate power with a renowned reputation, compared to the Ancient Family of Jun, it was still like a small fish before a big whale, lacking much comparability.

However, soon after, a confident and slightly disdainful smile appeared at the corner of Bai Yuer's mouth.

What if the Jun family was extraordinary?

That Jun family's prodigy still coveted her body and wanted to give her the immortal medicine.

Yet Bai Yuer had already made up her mind not to easily give herself to that Jun family prodigy.

After all, she was already betrothed.

If something were to happen, wouldn’t that turn the crown prince of the Qinglong Ancient Kingdom's head green?

After thinking this through, Bai Yuer stepped forward.

At the entrance of the Jun family, there were Jun family guards standing like iron towers, exuding overwhelming vitality.

"Stop! State your name," the Jun family guard said coldly.

"I am Bai Yuer, the princess of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom, here to see Jun Linglong," Bai Yuer replied in a calm tone.

"To see the noble lady? Do you have proof? If not, then leave," the Jun family guard said indifferently.

Bai Yuer's delicate face froze.

After all, she was a princess, yet even a mere guard of the Jun family dared to speak to her like that.

However, since she had come seeking something, she could only endure and took out the jade slip used to communicate with Jun Linglong.

"Enter," the Jun family guard waved his hand dismissively.

Bai Yuer bit her lip; her identity as a princess felt utterly insignificant before the Jun family.

On the other side, Jun Linglong had also found Jun Xiaoyao.

"Lord Son of God, she has arrived," Jun Linglong said.

"Let's go see this princess," Jun Xiaoyao replied as he stood up, dressed in a white robe, looking elegant and handsome. Though only eight years old, he had a tall and slender figure like a young man.

Meanwhile, Bai Yuer walked into a courtyard that resembled a fairyland.

Jun Linglong had arranged to meet her here.

Before long, Bai Yuer heard footsteps and turned to look.

She saw a tall young man, his skin as radiant as celestial jade, walking slowly towards her.

He appeared like a son of the gods, with an ethereal presence, stunningly handsome, and surrounded by a faint glow.

Bai Yuer was mesmerized.

She had seen many outstanding young talents, each handsome and charming.

But compared to the young man before her, they were like fireflies to the bright moon, or a mudfish to a true dragon—there was simply no comparison.

Even her fiancé, the crown prince of the Qinglong Ancient Kingdom, was also handsome and gifted, but next to the young man before her, he still seemed dull and lackluster.

Beside Jun Xiaoyao, Jun Linglong, dressed in palace attire, followed him at a slower pace.

Seeing this detail, Bai Yuer took a deep breath.

Jun Linglong was a noble lady of the Jun family, someone she had to please and curry favor with, yet now it felt as if she had become a mere attendant.

"What is the background of this Jun family prodigy? Could he be a sequence?" Bai Yuer's heart surged with shock.

"Are you Bai Yuer?" Jun Xiaoyao asked casually.

"Indeed," Bai Yuer replied, giving a slight bow, though she remained quite reserved.

She had regained her composure.

No matter how extraordinary the young man before her was, he still had ulterior motives towards her.

Since that was the case, there was no need for her to be overly humble and lower her worth.

"You wish to request an immortal medicine to save your father?" Jun Xiaoyao continued.

"That's correct. I hope the young master can show some kindness and lend a helping hand," Bai Yuer replied calmly, her tone devoid of any humility.

Seeing this scene, Jun Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow slightly.

Why did it feel like her attitude...

Wasn't quite right?

It seemed as if she was not here to plead for medicine but rather to demand it as if it were her due.

"Oh? But can you give me a reason? After all, the immortal medicine doesn't just fall from the sky," Jun Xiaoyao said lightly.

Bai Yuer's expression momentarily froze, then a faint smirk appeared at the corner of her mouth.

So she was indeed here with a purpose?

However, Bai Yuer would never offer herself as a bargaining chip for the immortal medicine.

She spoke, "You are no ordinary person; you must have a significant status in the Jun family and should not lack for immortal medicine. If you were to offer one, it could save a life."

"Moreover, saving my father would mean saving the lives of millions of citizens of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom."

"For you, it would merely be a small effort, yet you would gain merit and a good reputation. Wouldn't you be willing to do that?"

Bai Yuer positioned herself on the moral high ground.

If Jun Xiaoyao had the ability to help, why wouldn't he?

With great power comes great responsibility, isn't that so?

Hearing these somewhat familiar words, Jun Xiaoyao couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.

"So I also have a day of being morally bound?" Jun Xiaoyao thought, feeling speechless.