Chapter 83: Mobilizing the Four Guardians of Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain
Jun Xiaoyao generally rarely enters seclusion.
However, whenever he does, the changes he undergoes upon emerging are bound to be earth-shattering.
Jun Linglong and the others stood respectfully outside the Heavenly Emperor Palace.
Before long, Jun Xiaoyao pushed the door open and stepped out.
He was dressed in white, exuding an ethereal aura, and his appearance remained strikingly handsome, stirring the hearts of all women.
What was different this time was that Jun Xiaoyao's temperament had been further elevated.
Previously, he gave off a feeling akin to that of a celestial being.
Now, that sensation was even more intense.
"I feel like the Son seems to have an air of a celestial being ready to ride the winds..." Jun Xuehuang murmured.
They naturally did not know.
This was because Jun Xiaoyao had cultivated the Great Luo Immortal Body.
Jun Xiaoyao had not disclosed the matter of the body refinement to Jun Linglong and the others.
Such matters are best kept known to as few people as possible.
Moreover, Jun Xiaoyao's enhancement was not limited to his temperament; the faint aura of power emanating from him made even Jun Wanjie feel an extreme sense of danger.
As the fifth sequence, his strength surpassed that of Jun Zhangjian, Jun Xuehuang, and Jun Linglong.
Yet even he felt a chill in the face of the current Jun Xiaoyao.
"The young master has become even more unfathomable than before. I might not be able to withstand even a single move from him now," Jun Wanjie thought.
"It has been nearly a year in seclusion, yet I have only refined six pieces of Great Luo Immortal Bones," Jun Xiaoyao shook his head, sighing inwardly.
He had not expected that over a hundred pieces of exceptionally rare immortal essence would yield only six pieces of Great Luo Immortal Bones.
Such consumption was indeed terrifying.
"If an ordinary person were to cultivate the Great Luo Immortal Body, they would probably spend countless years just searching for resources," Jun Xiaoyao mused.
At this moment, if one were to observe his right arm, they would notice a faint shimmer of divine light swirling around it, enveloped in an aura of immortality.
The six pieces of Great Luo Immortal Bones that Jun Xiaoyao had refined were all concentrated in his right arm.
This way, he could concentrate his power and unleash part of the effects of the Great Luo Immortal Bones ahead of time.
"Congratulations, Son, on your emergence from seclusion!"
Jun Linglong and the others all bowed and clasped their hands in greeting to Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao waved his hand slightly.
Then, he took out four ancient dragon bones.
"Young master, this..." Jun Zhangjian and the others looked puzzled.
"These four ancient dragon bones are for each of you," Jun Xiaoyao said calmly.
"Young master, this is too precious..." Jun Xuehuang said, feeling a mix of surprise and gratitude.
Ancient dragon bones are rare treasures in the outside world.
If Jun Xiaoyao were to keep them all for himself, they would have no complaints, as he had put in the most effort.
"We're all family; just take them without hesitation," Jun Xiaoyao said with a faint smile.
"Yes, thank you, Son!" Jun Zhangjian and the others hesitated for a moment but nodded in agreement.
Their expressions carried a hint of gratitude.
These dragon bones would be of great benefit to them.
Jun Xiaoyao's gesture further solidified their resolve to follow him.
"By the way, young master, Linglong has something to report," Jun Linglong stepped forward as if recalling something.
"Speak," Jun Xiaoyao replied.
Jun Linglong then briefly informed Jun Xiaoyao about the matters concerning the Zhuque Ancient Kingdom.
"So that's how it is; I understand now," Jun Xiaoyao nodded lightly.
At that moment, a mechanical voice from the system echoed in his mind again.
"Ding! Congratulations, host, a new sign-in location has been refreshed. Please sign in at the Zhuque Ancient Kingdom's royal palace!"
"Is the system going to give me something for free again?" Jun Xiaoyao's gaze sharpened, his expression calm.
He had originally planned to visit the Zhuque Ancient Kingdom himself.
The system was indeed considerate.
"Then, young master, what should we do?" Jun Linglong asked.
Her concern was not just for Bai Yuer, but because the Zhuque Ancient Kingdom was Jun Xiaoyao's private force.
If something were to happen to the Zhuque Ancient Kingdom, it would jeopardize Jun Xiaoyao's interests.
"Send my orders to mobilize ten thousand from each of the Jun family's Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain guards."
Jun Xiaoyao spoke in a calm tone, handing a golden token to Jun Linglong.
That was the Son's token, a symbol of Jun Xiaoyao's identity as the Son.
"To mobilize the Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain guards!" Jun Zhangjian and the others' pupils widened in shock.
The Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain guards were a formidable force within the Jun family.
They consisted of the Wind Shadow Guard, the Imperial Forest Guard, the Fire Cavalry Guard, and the Mountain God Guard.
These four guards were not the only military forces of the Jun family, but they were among the most renowned.
They assisted the Jun family in suppressing rebellious forces and protecting the various territories of the Jun family, moving like an unstoppable tide wherever they went!
Among these four military groups, the weakest had the cultivation of Nirvana Realm, with many strong individuals at the Celestial Realm and Divine Fire Realm.
Moreover, these guards could not be mobilized by ordinary Jun family prodigies.
Even the top ten sequences would need to go through certain procedures to mobilize them, and the number mobilized could not be too large.
Only Jun Xiaoyao had the authority to mobilize the Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain guards at will, without restrictions on numbers or conditions.
As long as he presented the Son's token, he could mobilize them.
"Son, we should go too; consider it a training exercise," Jun Zhangjian suggested.
Jun Xiaoyao pondered for a moment and nodded, "Alright, then you all prepare as well."
"Yes." Jun Zhangjian and the others clasped their hands and went to make preparations.
Jun Xiaoyao stood with his hands behind his back, murmuring to himself, "The Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom is a force I intend to recruit. Who dares to pluck my fruit?"
Jun Xiaoyao did not believe that the Qinglong Ancient Kingdom alone could conquer the other ancient kingdoms.
When Jun Linglong informed him, she mentioned that a mysterious force seemed to be assisting the Qinglong Ancient Kingdom.
This was worth pondering.
Jun Xiaoyao was also curious about who stood behind the Qinglong Ancient Kingdom.
And was that person's goal merely to unify the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdoms?
"It seems these four ancient kingdoms are not so simple; there may be some unknown history behind them. I can ask Bai Yuer about it later," Jun Xiaoyao mused.
Then, he went directly to find Jun Zhantian.
The matters concerning the Zhuque Ancient Kingdom were not significant to him.
Even if it were accidentally destroyed, Jun Xiaoyao would only feel a slight regret.
As for Bai Yuer, he had never taken her seriously; she was merely a pawn in his hand.
What Jun Xiaoyao wanted to understand now was the matter of the bronze fragment in that wooden box.
Thus, he sought out Jun Zhantian.
However, when Jun Zhantian saw the bronze fragment, his expression turned extremely grave.
"Xiaoyao, where did this fragment come from?" Jun Zhantian asked.
"From the Yuantian Secret Vault; it should have been brought back by the Yuantian Supreme from another realm," Jun Xiaoyao replied.
He had nothing to hide from Jun Zhantian.
"So that's how it is; this bronze fragment is entangled in deep matters," Jun Zhantian said solemnly.
It was the first time Jun Xiaoyao had seen Jun Zhantian's face so serious.
"Grandfather, what is the origin of this bronze fragment?" Jun Xiaoyao couldn't help but feel even more curious.
"Xiaoyao, have you ever heard of the Seven Unbelievables of the Immortal Realm?" Jun Zhantian asked in a low voice.
"The Seven Unbelievables?" Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flickered.