Chapter 54: The Arrival of Jiang Shengyi
At the same time, on the other side of the Taihuang Forest.
One by one, the Azure Scale Flying Dragons flapped their wings in the sky.
At the forefront, Long Bi Chi stood proudly atop one of the dragons.
She wore azure armor that enveloped her slender and supple figure, her face beautiful yet exuding a heroic spirit.
Two azure dragon horns peeked out from her hair, resembling jade carvings, faintly glowing.
"The secret vault is finally about to open. This dragon lady wants to see if that Jun family divine son truly has three heads and six arms," Long Bi Chi raised her elegant brows.
She did not underestimate Jun Xiaoyao.
But she also did not believe that Jun Xiaoyao was invincible.
After all, in this era of great contention, with talents emerging and kings vying for supremacy, who has the right to claim they are unbeatable?
Since no one does, then Jun Xiaoyao cannot be invincible either.
Long Bi Chi mused that even if she couldn't suppress Jun Xiaoyao, she could at least retreat unscathed.
Meanwhile, aside from Long Bi Chi of the Ancestor Dragon Nest.
There were also the young kings of the top ancient royal families, the Nine-Headed Lion Clan.
And the powerful presence of the Sky-Swallowing Sparrow Clan.
In South Heaven City.
Jun Xiaoyao and his companions were preparing to set off.
They stepped into the void, immediately attracting the attention of those around them.
There was no way around it; with Jun Xiaoyao's current popularity, as long as his identity was revealed, wherever he went, he would draw all eyes.
Jun Xiaoyao didn't mind.
Just then, a soft and tender female voice, like a warbler emerging from the valley, reached his ears.
"Xiaoyao, it's been a long time."
Hearing this voice, Jun Xiaoyao paused and turned to look.
A group of people arrived on a flying boat, led by a young woman in snow-white attire, her dark hair flowing, her garments fluttering like a fairy descending to the mortal realm.
Her celestial face sparkled, radiating brilliance, with brows like distant mountains and eyes filled with poetic charm, exuding an otherworldly beauty.
Perhaps due to her innate Dao physique, she naturally resonated with the Dao, giving off an incredibly harmonious and natural aura.
This woman was none other than Jiang Shengyi.
"That's the divine maiden from the Jiang family..." Many people's gazes shifted.
Numerous male cultivators were captivated, their eyes filled with astonishment, momentarily dazed.
"Little..." Jun Xiaoyao was about to speak.
Jiang Shengyi gently hummed, as if reminding him of something.
"Shengyi Jie." Jun Xiaoyao helplessly corrected himself.
"That's more like it." Jiang Shengyi smiled brightly, her pearly teeth glistening.
Although she was much more mature than Jiang Luoli, she was still a young woman in her prime, and her personality was not overly serious or rigid.
Jun Xiaoyao hadn't expected that the one from the Jiang family would be Jiang Shengyi and not Jiang Luoli.
Seeing Jun Xiaoyao's expression, Jiang Shengyi teased, "What's wrong? Disappointed not to see Luoli?"
"No." Jun Xiaoyao replied truthfully.
He didn't care about that little short leg.
"She's being forced to stay at home to cultivate and can't come to see you this time. It's made her quite upset," Jiang Shengyi said with a smile.
"Then let her cultivate well. By the way, Shengyi Jie, are you coming along?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.
After all, Jiang Shengyi was a distant cousin of his mother, and if possible, he wouldn't mind looking after her.
"Such a little brat, who should be taking care of whom?" Jiang Shengyi playfully rolled her eyes at Jun Xiaoyao.
It should clearly be her protecting Jun Xiaoyao.
"Alright then, I'll be counting on you, Shengyi Jie." Jun Xiaoyao didn't mind; after all, he didn't need anyone's protection.
Watching Jun Xiaoyao casually chatting and laughing with Jiang Shengyi, all the male cultivators in the vicinity revealed envious gazes.
Meanwhile, the female cultivators envied Jiang Shengyi for being able to converse with Jun Xiaoyao.
For a moment, everyone present was unsure whom to envy.
At that moment, the voice of the old Daoist from the Dao Ji Tian Sect echoed above South Heaven City.
"Everyone, the Yuan Tian Supreme Secret Vault is about to open. The Immortal Dao lineage seals the heavens and locks the earth; older generations of cultivators are not allowed to enter!"
"This secret vault is extremely dangerous. Those with weak strength should retreat wisely to preserve their lives!"
As his voice fell, a brilliant light soared into the sky, hovering above the Taihuang Forest.
It was a massive mirror, its surface like a pool of clear water.
"That's our Jun family's ancient sacred weapon, the Sky-Watching Mirror!" Jun Zhangjian exclaimed.
The Sky-Watching Mirror can reflect the scenes of heaven and earth.
Jun Xiaoyao understood that this was to prevent the talented individuals of the Immortal Dao lineage from falling directly within the secret vault.
If danger arose, with the Sky-Watching Mirror, they could provide timely assistance.
"Let's set off." Jun Xiaoyao waved his sleeve.
"Yes!"
Behind him, Jun Zhangjian, Jun Xuehuang, Jun Wanjie, and Jun Linglong nodded in agreement, resembling respectful attendants.
Jiang Shengyi also brought along some talented individuals from the Jiang family to follow.
Her eyes also held a hint of surprise.
"It seems my nephew is starting to make a name for himself."
...
As Jun Xiaoyao and his companions headed toward the Taihuang Forest, the entire South Heaven City was stirred.
Although the old Daoist had warned that the Yuan Tian Secret Vault was extremely dangerous, it still couldn't stop the fervent hearts of these cultivators.
After all, it was the secret vault of a supreme powerhouse.
Even obtaining a single opportunity could help them rise.
After all, these cultivators did not come from any major forces; they had to seek out resources and opportunities themselves.
The Ji family, led by Ji Xuan, also set out with a group of elites.
At the entrance of South Heaven City, Xiao Chen, wearing a hooded cloak, looked up at the departing figures of Jun Xiaoyao and the others, a flicker of hatred and determination appearing in his eyes.
"Jun Xiaoyao, just you wait..."
Xiao Chen rushed toward the Taihuang Forest.
Behind him, Wu Mingyue, hidden in the shadows, also followed.
She was also worried about Xiao Chen facing the dangers of the Yuan Tian Secret Vault alone.
At the same time, on the side of the ancient royal family, Long Bi Chi, the Nine-Headed Lion, and the Sky-Swallowing Sparrow also set out together.
The entire area surrounding the Taihuang Forest was in an uproar!
South Heaven City was only a thousand miles from the Taihuang Forest.
In just a quarter of an hour, Jun Xiaoyao and his companions arrived at the outskirts of the Taihuang Forest.
Jun Xiaoyao gazed out, seeing the endless forest shrouded in eerie gray mist, exuding an ominous aura.
Deep within the forest, a supreme presence lingered, with strange phenomena manifesting.
Undoubtedly, that was the location of the Yuan Tian Supreme Secret Vault.
Only those holding the Yuan Tian Supreme Token could truly delve into the depths of the vault.
However, others could still gather some remnants outside.
Thus, at this moment, all the cultivators rushed toward the Taihuang Forest.
At the same time, within the Taihuang Forest, ancient remnants roared, and pure-blooded beings howled in fury.
They were all driven mad by the gray mist, their combat power stronger than usual.
Soon, various battles erupted.
At this time, Ji Xuan also arrived, casting a distant glance at Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao seemed to sense something, turning his head to see Ji Xuan.
"He should be the little sage of the Ji family," Jun Xiaoyao remarked nonchalantly.
However, Jun Zhangjian beside him slightly gritted his teeth, his expression darkening.
"Hmph, he once relied on his realm to defeat me a few times and went around boasting that he had defeated the Jun family's sequence."
Jun Zhangjian said coldly, feeling quite displeased.
"Oh, so there's such a thing," Jun Xiaoyao replied.
His attention, however, was focused on Ji Xuan's right arm.
The hand bone of the Sage King, hmm...
Should he snatch it?