Chapter 97: Chapter 97: Qin Xuan, the Guiding Maiden; Above the Imperial City, at Forbidden City Peak—Something to Look Forward To (Second Update)
At the time when the entire Immortal Realm was stirred by tumultuous winds.
Jun Xiaoyao, situated at the center of the storm, was about to reach the imperial capital of the Panwu Divine Dynasty.
Along the way, he passed through a few teleportation arrays and reached the Panwu Dao Realm.
And the imperial capital of the Panwu Divine Dynasty was located in the central region of the Panwu Dao Realm.
With just under half a month left, it was enough time for Jun Xiaoyao to make his arrangements.
At this moment, the voice of the Nine-headed Lion came from outside the palanquin.
"Master, up ahead is the imperial capital of the Panwu Divine Dynasty."
Upon hearing this, Jun Xiaoyao lifted the curtain to look.
Ahead, a towering grand city of immense majesty stood on the earth.
The entire giant city was vast and boundless, with its walls extending infinitely like a Great Wall.
Within the imperial capital, pavilions and towers abounded, bustling with activity, and crowds surged like a tide.
Many floating islands hovered in the sky, with palaces scattered upon them, resembling divine palaces and celestial abodes.
"This Panwu Divine Dynasty truly lives up to being an Immortal Divine Dynasty, it indeed has its grandeur," Jun Xiaoyao observed.
The Immortal Dao Lineages stand aloof above, giant powers within the Immortal Realm, none of which are simple.
It is precisely because of this that, although the Jun Family and the Ancestral Dragon Nest hold deep animosity, they have never initiated an Immortal Battle.
Because both sides know that it’s not a simple matter to completely eradicate an immortal influence.
Strictly speaking, the Ancestral Dragon Nest is more apprehensive of the Jun Family.
The Panwu Divine Dynasty, as the Daoist Lineage established by Emperor Panwu, though it is not at its peak anymore, it hasn’t declined much either.
Jun Xiaoyao descended from the sky, while the Nine-headed Lion broke free from its reins, following Jun Xiaoyao.
"Gou Sheng, aren’t you a bit too conspicuous like this?" Jun Xiaoyao side-eyed and said.
The Nine-headed Lion’s entire body was like molten gold, radiating golden light, so dazzling that it was hard to keep one’s eyes open, excessively resplendent.
Jun Xiaoyao didn’t want to be like a monkey in a zoo, surrounded by onlookers.
Moreover, the things he needed to do couldn’t be too high-profile.
"Master, could you not call me by my given name?" the Nine-headed Lion murmured softly, somewhat disgruntled.
Then, its form suddenly shrank, until under Jun Xiaoyao’s gaze, it turned into a...
Uh... Shiba Inu.
Yes, in Jun Xiaoyao’s eyes, it looked no different from a Shiba Inu.
Except, it was a Shiba Inu with nine heads, appearing somewhat odd and comical.
"Is this a walking emoji? Oh well," Jun Xiaoyao sighed lightly.
At least the Nine-headed Shiba Inu wasn’t so ostentatious.
With his hands behind his back, Jun Xiaoyao casually strolled through the city gates into the imperial capital.
The Divine Dynasty Soldiers guarding the gate, upon seeing Jun Xiaoyao, revealed surprise and did not dare to obstruct him.
Because Jun Xiaoyao’s demeanor was simply too transcendent.
A faint divine radiance surrounded him, enveloped in immortal brilliance, exuding an aura of immortal charm and Daoist intent.
This naturally stemmed from the Daluo Immortal Bone he had refined.
Jun Xiaoyao’s appearance was also shrouded in immortal brilliance, making it difficult to see clearly.
Just like this, with no hindrance, Jun Xiaoyao directly entered the imperial capital.
After Jun Xiaoyao left, a young guard asked puzzledly, "Head Guard, why didn’t you stop that person to check his identity? It’s a rule that all cultivators entering the city must be inspected."
"You fool, figures like that can’t be stopped and inspected at will. He might be a scion of some Immortal Dao Lineage, with a status no lower than the Eldest Princess!" the Head Guard glared and said.
"Oh, I see." The young guard nodded repeatedly, feeling a chill of fear afterward.
After entering the imperial capital, Jun Xiaoyao attracted quite a few glances.
Although his appearance was obscured by a seemingly non-existent mist, that aura couldn’t be concealed.
Quite a few young maidens and female cultivators from major powers cast sidelong glances at Jun Xiaoyao.
Throughout the Desolate Celestial Immortal Realm, many knew Jun Xiaoyao’s name.
But very few had actually seen him.
Moreover, many disciples of Immortal Dao Lineages, possessing King Bodies, Divine Bodies, etc., had misty auras shrouding them.
Not every person cloaked in immortal light was Jun Xiaoyao, right?
Therefore, no one could see through it.
At this moment, a young girl in a simple cyan dress had a hesitant look on her face, but finally took a deep breath and bravely stepped forward.
"Young master, this is your first time in the Divine Dynasty’s imperial capital, right? Qin Xuan can lead the way and help you understand various situations."
The girl named Qin Xuan appeared anxious.
She had guided disciples from major powers before, but never someone as mysterious and transcendent as Jun Xiaoyao.
Other female cultivators only dared to observe from afar, lacking the courage to approach.
"Oh?" Jun Xiaoyao’s gaze landed on Qin Xuan, his brow slightly raised.
Qin Xuan was only about fifteen or sixteen years old, yet her cultivation was already at the Divine Bridge Realm Great Perfection.
He noticed this but didn’t comment.
"Very well, lead the way," Jun Xiaoyao casually took out a Supreme Divine Origin.
The surrounding bystanders were stunned.
"Whoa, that’s a Supreme Divine Origin, that young master is way too extravagant!"
"He must be a descendant of some immortal influence, man, I envy that girl!"
Many exclaimed around them, while numerous female cultivators bit their lips and stamped their feet, cursing themselves for missing the opportunity.
Qin Xuan’s small mouth was slightly open, appearing a bit flattered and surprised.
Jun Xiaoyao’s expression remained calm.
Because Supreme Divine Origins had become the most common currency on him.
"Young master, let me inform you of recent news. In just a few days, the Eldest Princess of the Divine Dynasty will be holding a banquet to choose a suitor."
"Moreover, the Champion Marquis will challenge the Jun Family’s Divine Son at the peak of the Forbidden City."
"It’s said that the Jun Family’s Divine Son is a figure akin to a celestial immortal, possessing peerless power among his peers."
When mentioning Jun Xiaoyao, Qin Xuan’s beautiful eyes were filled with longing.
After all, Jun Xiaoyao was already the dream of millions of young maidens in the Immortal Realm.
The Nine-headed Lion beside them, however, had a peculiar look in its eyes.
If this girl knew that the person beside her was the Jun Family’s Divine Son she admired and idolized, she might faint from excitement, wouldn’t she?
But when she mentioned the Champion Marquis, her emotions clearly fluctuated, carrying a hint of hatred.
Jun Xiaoyao noticed this and casually asked, "If the Jun Family’s Divine Son truly accepts the challenge, who do you hope will win?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Xuan’s eyes filled with deep hatred, and without hesitation, she said, "Qin Xuan hopes the Jun Family’s Divine Son can win, even kill that Champion Marquis!"
Jun Xiaoyao’s eyes flickered with a strange light as he said, "For someone of your age to have reached the Divine Bridge Great Perfection, your background isn’t simple, is it? How come you’re reduced to leading others?"
Qin Xuan clenched her fists, her voice slightly low as she said, "I was once a member of the Qin Celestial Marquis’s Mansion, my father was the Qin Celestial Marquis of the Divine Dynasty."
"My mother was a renowned beauty of the Divine Dynasty. Later, she caught the eye of the Champion Marquis, who wanted to take her into his harem. My father refused and was killed, and my mother died for love."
"The entire marquis’s mansion fell into decline, leaving me to wander outside," Qin Xuan whispered, the hatred in her eyes intense and unquenchable.
"I see," Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly.
He didn’t have much sympathy; after all, there are too many people in this world worthy of sympathy.
Jun Xiaoyao wasn’t the kind of Holy Mother who pities everyone who’s suffered.
"Sorry for talking about so many private matters, young master, I must have displeased you," Qin Xuan resumed her composure and forced a smile.
"Don’t you want revenge?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.
"Revenge? The Champion Marquis is akin to an earthly emperor in the Panwu Divine Dynasty. Who could possibly avenge me?" Qin Xuan’s tone was bitter and powerless.
"Above the imperial city, at the peak of the Forbidden City, perhaps then, you can look forward to it,"
Jun Xiaoyao softly spoke, hands behind his back, leisurely walking ahead.
Watching Jun Xiaoyao’s departing figure, Qin Xuan momentarily froze.
She didn’t quite understand what Jun Xiaoyao meant by those words.