Dad! You wasteful old man!
At this moment, it was as if a revelation had struck Ji Cunye like a thunderbolt, and he suddenly understood everything.
Yes!
The Emperor's child had been extraordinary even before birth, a prodigy of creation!
Cultivating in the womb, forging a new extreme bone-tempering realm, thunder martial veins, an immaculate sword heart…
And now this Ancient Tea Tree of Enlightenment growing vigorously before their eyes.
Each feat, each marvel—was there one that didn't shake the past and dazzle the present? Was there one that didn't leave people dumbfounded?!
If, at the moment of his birth, he'd done something else unimaginable that allowed the Frost Emperor to avoid the weakened state after childbirth…
Though shocking, it wasn't beyond acceptance.
With this, everything made sense!
"Heaven's will! This is heaven's will!"
Ji Cunye wailed loudly, clutching his head in anguish.
He'd always been cunning and meticulous, a master strategist.
But this time, he'd overlooked one critical detail—the Emperor's child, the greatest variable of all!
Even Xue Honglou had fallen into the same trap!
No one could have foreseen this twist!
Otherwise, let alone Xue Honglou's mere half-step Heavenly Emperor strength—
Even if he were ten times stronger, what could he do?
No matter how deep his obsession with becoming an Emperor, he'd never dare challenge a Heavenly Emperor in her prime!
"So… it's tied to the Emperor's child?"
Across the field, the members of Hidden Sword Mountain, Jade Cauldron Holy Land, Longevity Mu Family, Bawang Sect, and others widened their eyes.
Their gazes flickered between the Emperor's child, Jiang Wu Xu, and Su Qingshuang, seeking final confirmation.
"Dad's pretty sharp!"
In Su Qingshuang's arms, Jiang Yuqiong grinned.
He hadn't expected his dad to piece together the truth so quickly.
Jiang Wu Xu didn't respond to the crowd's inquiries.
He simply fixed a chilling glare on Ji Cunye, the Emperor of Jinghong, and the others, his face a mask of cold laughter, his fury blazing.
"Frost, let's kill these dogs first… cough, cough…"
Jiang Wu Xu spoke icily.
But mid-sentence, he broke into a violent coughing fit.
"Saint Ancestor Wu Xu!"
"Jiang kid!"
Grandmother Xi, He Mengchang, and the others cried out in alarm.
"Dad!"
"Wu Xu!"
Jiang Yuqiong and Su Qingshuang also reacted with urgency.
Su Qingshuang grabbed Jiang Wu Xu's hand, channeling her vast Heavenly Emperor aura into him.
After a long moment, Jiang Wu Xu finally steadied, his breathing easing.
"I'm fine!"
He gasped, waving a hand weakly.
But his face was even paler than before, ashen and bloodless.
A streak of vivid blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
"Dad's primal energy damage seems pretty severe!"
From the swaddle, Jiang Yuqiong watched him, his heart aching.
He had no doubt of his dad's strength!
But he'd faced the Quasi-Emperor Demon Attendant, armed with an imperial weapon.
His dad had fought with everything he had, burning his primal energy to protect him and his mom.
It wasn't hard to imagine he'd narrowly escaped death's door this time.
It would take a tremendous amount of time to return to his peak.
This filled Jiang Yuqiong with warmth and emotion.
"Dad, here, take this!"
Without hesitation, he stretched out a tiny hand, reaching toward his dad's face.
Jiang Wu Xu blinked, caught off guard.
"What are you giving me, you little rascal?"
He chuckled softly.
Jiang Yuqiong grinned, looking at his dad and gesturing for him to hold out his hand.
Jiang Wu Xu wasn't sure what the kid was up to, but he didn't overthink it, spreading his palm cooperatively.
Then, a crystalline droplet flowed from between Jiang Yuqiong's fingers, landing in his hand.
The moment it appeared, it burst forth with radiant light, boundless brilliance spreading in all directions!
A dense wave of life essence surged outward, turning into mist that swirled through the void, glowing ethereally!
In an instant, green sprouts broke through the war-ravaged earth, growing vigorously!
The Ancient Tea Tree of Enlightenment erupted with even brighter emerald light, its leaves rustling softly.
It was as if the whispers of the heavens spoke, unraveling myriad laws and birthing the charm of the Dao!
"What is this?"
Jiang Wu Xu's eyes widened, his shock overwhelming!
He stared at the droplet in his palm, his gaze trembling.
That unimaginable vitality shone like the sun, nourished like dew, illuminating the world and revitalizing all things!
It seemed to hold the power to turn decay into miracles, brimming with life, renewing everything it touched!
Grandmother Xi, standing nearby, reacted even more intensely!
Her aged body was frail beyond measure, but under the shroud of that prismatic glow, her cells seemed to spring to life, pulsing with energy.
Her entire spirit lifted dramatically!
Even her cloudy eyes glimmered with newfound light.
"Such potent medicinal power!"
"What kind of divine treasure is this?"
Jian Lingtian, Emperor Batian, and others gasped, their expressions shaken.
They inhaled deeply, greedily absorbing the rich life essence, feeling the exhaustion from the earlier battle replenish significantly.
Their eyes widened in sheer disbelief!
They could distinctly sense the heart-stopping energy contained within that tiny droplet!
In a flash, everyone realized—it was a supreme treasure!
An absolute supreme treasure!
Su Qingshuang's gaze flickered incessantly.
"So it's this!"
She clearly recognized it—the very same essence that had allowed her to recover instantly after giving birth to Jiang Yuqiong!
The exact same aura!
Her eyes locked onto her little one.
Yuqiong… he'd pulled out yet another jaw-dropping treasure!
At that moment, the gazes of every strong individual present shifted as they looked at the child!
But Jiang Yuqiong's focus was on his dad, frantic with urgency.
"Dad, refine it quick!"
"The essence is leaking away!"
"You wasteful old man!"
Seeing his dad freeze, he flailed his limbs, urging him on.
This was the Primal Divine Spring!
Every wisp of essence lost was a colossal waste!
In truth, no prompting was needed.
After a brief moment of shock, Jiang Wu Xu began refining the Primal Divine Spring.
The next instant, his aura surged upward!
BOOM!!!
A terrifying holy might swept outward, stirring the heavens, with laws dancing, truths intertwining, and all things resonating!
In the blink of an eye, he returned to his peak state!
Jiang Wu Xu stood cloaked in divine light, his form tall and resolute, hair fluttering.
His eyes blazed with brilliance, as if harboring dragon-like majesty, exuding a godly and demonic presence with every glance!
"Saint Ancestor Wu Xu, he…"
"Not only did his damaged primal energy recover in an instant, but his cultivation seems to have advanced!"
"What kind of divine medicine is this, to be so powerful?"
War King Emperor Wushuang exclaimed, utterly stunned.
The others felt the same—shock and incredulity washing over them!
This was a man who'd burned his primal energy!
The damage to his foundation was immeasurable!
Yet in mere breaths, he'd fully recovered!
And his aura was even stronger than before!
"Hahaha… my little guy even has a divine treasure like this—worthy of being my, Jiang Wu Xu's, son! Truly…"
"Truly incredible!"
Jiang Wu Xu burst into hearty laughter, his joy unrestrained.
"Frost, quick, give me the little rascal!"
He reached out, snatching Jiang Yuqiong from Su Qingshuang's arms, beaming at him with unrestrained glee.
His grin stretched ear to ear, winking and mugging playfully.
"You little punk, come clean—how much more of that divine medicine do you have?!"
"Hand it all over to your old man!"
Hearing his dad's words, Jiang Yuqiong's little face froze stiff.