Chapter 88: Ancient Sacred Weapons
Hearing this, the expression of the Zhuque Kingdom's ruler became quite serious.
To make the three ancient kingdoms submit and possess such terrifying power, the identity and background of that young master clearly wouldn't be low.
However, just thinking about Jun Xiaoyao being present, the Zhuque Kingdom's ruler felt a sense of calm.
No matter how great the young master's identity was, could it compare to Jun Xiaoyao?
No matter how strong the backing was, could it rival the Huanggu Jun family?
Thus, the Zhuque Kingdom's ruler was not worried at all.
"Alright, let's return to the palace. I have some matters to inquire about you," Jun Xiaoyao said.
On one hand, he needed to sign in at the Zhuque Ancient Kingdom's palace.
On the other hand, he wanted to ask some questions.
"Yes, Divine Son, please!" The Zhuque Kingdom's ruler personally led the way.
Jun Xiaoyao stepped onto the golden war chariot, following behind.
"Ah, we just got warmed up, and it's already over," Jun Zhangjian said, twisting his wrist.
The few of them had just finished a battle.
"It's not that easy to end; they will probably come back in a few days," Jun Linglong said.
With her Seven Apertures Linglong Heart, she was clever and knew that the young master behind the three ancient kingdoms would definitely not give up easily.
"Hmph, so what if they come? Can they stir up any waves in front of the young master?" Jun Wanjie sneered.
In front of the Huanggu Jun family, even a dragon must coil, and even a tiger must lie low!
Next, Jun Xiaoyao entered the imperial capital.
All the citizens of the Zhuque Ancient Kingdom knelt and bowed to Jun Xiaoyao.
Countless cheers and praises for Jun Xiaoyao echoed in all directions.
Jun Xiaoyao's expression remained very calm.
These people regarded him as a savior, a benevolent saint.
In reality, he was merely protecting a piece on the chessboard.
However, this undeserved good reputation was too good to pass up.
After all, many prodigies were already calling Jun Xiaoyao a devil.
Jun Xiaoyao also wanted to slightly shape his image; he was not a devil.
At most, he just liked to harvest the chives.
Upon stepping into the Zhuque Ancient Kingdom's palace, a system prompt sounded in Jun Xiaoyao's mind.
"Ding, you have arrived at the Zhuque Ancient Kingdom's palace. Would you like to sign in?"
"Sign in," Jun Xiaoyao silently thought.
"Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a four-star reward: Ancient Sacred Weapon, Ancient Qin, Fengming Qishan!"
As the system's voice fell, Jun Xiaoyao immediately sensed it.
In his spatial artifact, a red-gold ancient qin appeared.
The entire qin was long in shape, with phoenix mountain water patterns on the surface, dark gold inlay, giving it a low-key luxurious and profound appearance.
The seven strings were all a bright red crystal color, looking very splendid and dazzling.
"Turns out to be a qin," Jun Xiaoyao thought silently.
Is the system trying to help him cultivate his character?
However, this ancient qin was classified as a rare ancient sacred weapon, not an ordinary item.
Generally, a sage would only use an ancient sacred weapon.
Moreover, the Fengming Qishan clearly had purposes beyond mere enjoyment.
Previously, Jun Xiaoyao's mysterious protector had transformed the qin's sound into a blade, capable of severely injuring even sages.
Thus, this Fengming Qishan qin, even as a weapon, should not be underestimated.
"Not a loss," Jun Xiaoyao thought to himself.
He simply signed in, and the system gifted him an ancient sacred weapon.
"It seems I can play the qin when I have nothing to do in the future. Fortunately, I have heard some famous pieces in my past life and haven't forgotten them," Jun Xiaoyao mused.
"Divine Son, what's wrong?" The Zhuque Kingdom's ruler noticed Jun Xiaoyao standing still and asked.
"Nothing, let's go," Jun Xiaoyao replied.
Afterward, the Zhuque Kingdom's ruler led Jun Xiaoyao to a luxurious building.
Jun Xiaoyao let Jun Zhangjian and the others rest on their own.
In the entire building, only Jun Xiaoyao, the Zhuque Kingdom's ruler, and Bai Yuer remained.
Jun Xiaoyao said, "I have something to ask you."
"Divine Son, please speak," the Zhuque Kingdom's ruler replied respectfully.
"Do you four ancient kingdoms have any historical secrets?" Jun Xiaoyao inquired.
Upon hearing this, the Zhuque Kingdom's ruler pondered for a moment and said, "To be honest, according to historical records, the predecessors of our four ancient kingdoms were an ancient dynasty close to immortality, called the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom."
"The founder of the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom was an unparalleled supreme being known as the Four Symbols Supreme, and the founders of our four ancient kingdoms—Qinglong Shangren, Baihu Shangren, Zhuque Shangren, and Xuanwu Shangren—were the four disciples of that Four Symbols Supreme."
The Zhuque Kingdom's ruler's explanation made Jun Xiaoyao raise an eyebrow slightly.
He hadn't expected that the four ancient kingdoms had such historical origins.
"So, Qinglong Kingdom's ruler's goal should be to unify the four ancient kingdoms, making them return to being the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom, and then he would become the ruler himself," Jun Xiaoyao speculated.
"However, what is the purpose of the young master behind him? Is it merely to control the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom?" Jun Xiaoyao felt puzzled.
Bai Yuer, standing nearby, bit her lip and said, "Divine Son, I have a guess."
"Oh? Let's hear it," Jun Xiaoyao replied.
"I think the young master behind them wants to gather the components of the bronze compass from the four ancient kingdoms," Bai Yuer said.
"Bronze compass components?" Jun Xiaoyao's gaze became enigmatic.
The Zhuque Kingdom's ruler then explained.
It turned out that the Four Symbols Supreme, who founded the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom, had once accidentally obtained a bronze compass.
That bronze compass was tied to a great secret.
Later, this news somehow leaked out, and many powerful beings sought to seize the compass from the Four Symbols Supreme.
The Four Symbols Supreme was besieged and severely injured.
He secretly divided the bronze compass into four parts and gave them to his four disciples, namely Qinglong Shangren and the others.
Later, the four disciples each founded a kingdom, which became the current four ancient kingdoms.
Those quartered bronze compass components became ancient artifacts passed down through generations in the four ancient kingdoms.
"Show me that component," Jun Xiaoyao said indifferently.
The Zhuque Kingdom's ruler nodded obediently.
If it were anyone else who dared to covet the bronze compass components, the Zhuque Kingdom's ruler would have slapped them away.
But since it was Jun Xiaoyao speaking, he took it out without hesitation.
As soon as Jun Xiaoyao saw that component, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
He discovered that the material of the bronze compass component was the same as that of the bronze fragments in the previous wooden box.
And that bronze fragment was related to one of the seven wonders, the Bronze Immortal Palace.
"So that's how it is. I understand now. No wonder the Four Symbols Supreme was besieged; this bronze compass indeed involves a great secret, which is the Bronze Immortal Palace!"
Jun Xiaoyao thought to himself.
This was definitely a significant secret.
Now he understood what the young master's goal was.
He must also know that the bronze compass was related to the Bronze Immortal Palace.
"This compass is interesting," Jun Xiaoyao said while toying with it.
The Zhuque Kingdom's ruler, observing his expression, immediately said, "Since the Divine Son likes it, then I shall gift it to you."
Jun Xiaoyao nodded in satisfaction; the Zhuque Kingdom's ruler was quite perceptive.
"The other three components must already be in that young master's hands. Now, even if he doesn't come looking for trouble, this Divine Son will have to find trouble with him..."
Jun Xiaoyao revealed his usual smile.
But those familiar with this smile, like Jun Zhangjian and the others, knew.
This smile meant that Jun Xiaoyao was about to start harvesting chives again...