Jun Xiaoyao snapped out of it and realized that doing such a thing in public might not be appropriate, so he loosened his grip on Jiang Luoli’s waist.
Jiang Luoli’s face was burning red, as if it were about to drip blood. She was unbearably embarrassed.
“Wuwu, he spanked me in front of everyone…” Jiang Luoli buried her head in Jiang Shengyi’s embrace like a little ostrich.
She was the cherished young lady of the Jiang family, an unmarried maiden. Being treated like this naturally made her feel ashamed.
Jiang Shengyi gently stroked Jiang Luoli’s hair, then couldn’t help but cast a charming glance at Jun Xiaoyao.
Her nephew might look transcendent and graceful, like an immortal from the heavens, but it seemed he could also be a little mischievous.
Noticing Jiang Shengyi’s glance, Jun Xiaoyao’s attention turned to his nominal “aunt.”
“Huh? That energy fluctuation really is the Innate Dao Embryo, isn’t it?” His eyes turned thoughtful, and he mused inwardly.
Previously, Jiang Rou had already mentioned some things to Jun Xiaoyao.
Jiang Luoli was the cherished jewel of the Jiang family, possessing a rare Primordial Spirit Dao Physique. Among the Three Thousand Physiques, it could rank in the top hundred.
Jiang Shengyi, on the other hand, was the Jiang family’s Divine Maiden, bearing an even rarer Innate Dao Embryo.
Such a physique was not much weaker than the Desolate Ancient Sacred Body.
“The Desolate Ancient Sacred Body and the Innate Dao Embryo…”
“Legends say that long ago, there was once a great emperor who touched the realm of immortality, wielding a supreme physique known as the Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo…”
Jun Xiaoyao’s gaze flickered, yet he chose not to dwell further on it.
At that moment, Jun Zhantian took a step forward and cleared his throat. “I thank all our esteemed seniors for attending my grandson’s celebration today. There is one more matter that our Jun family wishes to announce here at the banquet.”
As he spoke, Jun Zhantian’s expression grew solemn, clearly wanting to make a formal announcement.
“What could it be?”
Seeing his grave demeanor, everyone looked on in surprise.
“You all know that my Jun family has ten Sequences, each a peerless genius. But above those ten Sequences, there is yet another position…”
Jun Zhantian’s words made everyone in the great hall tense up. As if they had suddenly realized something, their faces changed.
Both Jun Zhangjian and Jun Xuehuang, two of the Sequences, also seemed to realize something. They rose abruptly, showing shock and disbelief.
Jun Wanjie’s expression grew even heavier.
“My Jun family’s Divine Child, Jun Xiaoyao, will be the family’s Zero Sequence, his status ranked above the ten Sequences!”
When that short declaration fell, the entire hall went silent.
All eyes were filled with astonishment.
Everyone knew exactly what the title Zero Sequence implied.
After all, the Jun family’s previous generation Zero Sequence had been none other than Jun Xiaoyao’s father, the White-Robed Divine King, Jun Wuhui!
Jun Zhantian’s announcement was like a boulder striking a vast ocean, causing a colossal upsurge.
One could imagine how the entire Desolate Heaven Immortal Domain would be shaken once the news spread.
In the end, the Jun family’s Zero Sequence had an extraordinary meaning.
Barring unforeseen circumstances, once grown, the Zero Sequence would become the core figure of the Jun family and a crucial pillar of support.
Even the First Sequence would be slightly surpassed by the Zero Sequence in terms of status.
“Jun Xiaoyao is already set to be the Zero Sequence?” Jun Zhangjian couldn’t help taking a deep breath, suppressing the tremors in his heart.
He had once thought that after Jun Xiaoyao turned ten, he might join the struggle for a Sequence position.
It turned out there was no need for him to struggle at all. He had become the Zero Sequence from the start.
Though Jun Zhangjian was shocked, he harbored no jealousy.
He had personally experienced Jun Xiaoyao’s abilities and felt that Jun Xiaoyao was indeed qualified to be the Zero Sequence.
“I never thought that the Divine Child was already the Zero Sequence.” Jun Xuehuang’s chest rose and fell; she was likewise deeply surprised.
Meanwhile, Jun Wanjie clenched his fists, lightning flashing in his eyes—revealing his inner turmoil.
“Why…?” he thought coldly.
Why did he have to struggle so hard, enduring countless trials, just to attain something that Jun Xiaoyao could receive so easily?
Being named Divine Child was one thing, but now even the highest status of Zero Sequence had been bestowed on Jun Xiaoyao.
For a genius like Jun Wanjie, earning even a regular Sequence spot meant enduring countless difficult tests and emerging victorious from among many Jun family geniuses.
Jun Wanjie felt dissatisfaction, unwillingness, and resentment in his heart!
Jun Zhantian’s gaze swept over the crowd, seeing the shock and awe he desired. He nodded in satisfaction.
This was exactly the effect he was aiming for.
After his tenth birthday celebration, Jun Xiaoyao should enter the world.
Before that, the Jun family needed to build his reputation.
Granting him the position of Zero Sequence was undoubtedly the fastest way to spread his name far and wide.
“So this is ‘like father, like son’?” Many turned their gazes back to Jun Xiaoyao, their impressions shifting.
His father, Jun Wuhui, had been the previous Zero Sequence, and now he himself had become the new Zero Sequence.
Even being named the Divine Child had already made Jun Xiaoyao incomparably noble.
With the added title of Zero Sequence, under these dual identities, hardly anyone would dare provoke him.
“Brother Xiaoyao is actually the Zero Sequence?”
Jiang Luoli peeked out from Jiang Shengyi’s embrace with a few blinks.
One of her most admired figures was none other than Jun Wuhui, the White-Robed Divine King.
Now Jun Xiaoyao had inherited his father’s mantle, making him appear all the more charismatic, like the next White-Robed Divine King.
“But Brother Xiaoyao still spanked me and called me short. So mean…” Jiang Luoli pouted, feeling a little indignant.
Yet it was impossible for her to deny his handsomeness.
In terms of ability, status, background, and looks, he was practically unrivaled in this age.
Jiang Luoli would inevitably fall prey to the “feels-wrong-now-but-ultimately-admits-he’s-great” principle.
Jiang Rou, meanwhile, showed a trace of nostalgia and sighed quietly. “Wuhui, do you see this? Our child has now also become the Zero Sequence…”
While every faction was still immersed in shock, a cold voice broke the silence.
“Elder, I have a question.”
Hearing that, Jun Zhangjian and Jun Xuehuang’s faces both changed.
Jun Zhantian also looked over, frowning slightly.
It was none other than the Fifth Sequence, Jun Wanjie, who had spoken.
Jun Xiaoyao’s eyes turned in that direction, emotionless.
He had no intention of giving up his Zero Sequence status.
If Jun Wanjie insisted on opposing him, there would be no compromise.
“What is your question?” Jun Zhantian asked coolly.
“May I ask if Jun Xiaoyao has ever participated in the Sequence competition?” Jun Wanjie’s tone was heavy.
“He has not.” Jun Zhantian replied.
“Then has Jun Xiaoyao made any major contributions to the family?” Jun Wanjie persisted.
“He has not.” Jun Zhantian’s expression grew stern.
Jun Xiaoyao had yet to travel the world, so how could he have achieved merits for the Jun family?
“Has Jun Xiaoyao fought his way through perilous trials to earn his Sequence rank on his own?” Jun Wanjie asked for the third time.
“No!” Jun Zhantian’s voice turned cold.
Had it been someone from another faction questioning him this way, he would have slapped them aside ages ago.
But because it was the Fifth Sequence of the Jun family, using force would be a blow to the family’s dignity.
“In that case, on what grounds can Jun Xiaoyao, without reason, become the Zero Sequence?!”
Jun Wanjie stood abruptly, demanding an answer!
Violent arcs of lightning danced in his eyes, reflecting the turbulence in his heart.
All around, the atmosphere was deathly still.
Even Jun Zhantian momentarily couldn’t find the right words.
It was then that Jun Xiaoyao took a step forward, hands clasped behind his back, exuding the bearing of a white-robed immortal descending to the mortal world.
“You have so many questions? Then I’ll answer you.”
“The Zero Sequence position is bestowed upon me by the Eighteenth Ancestor. He does so because he believes in me…”
“With me here, why should the Jun family worry about failing to produce a great emperor?”