Chen Jiuyang's heart sank. He had initially thought that by conquering the Demonic Sect, the karma would become so immense that his ancestor would directly bring Yao Zixuan back to his side. However, the words of the 'Jiudu' ancestor now completely extinguished this thought.
After the voice fell.
The 'Jiudu' ancestor's figure disappeared, sinking back into slumber.
Chen Jiuyang was once again left alone, gazing at the boundless, terrifying, and dark ocean.
When he thought he had reached a sufficiently high vantage point, he discovered that the path ahead was even further.
Then, 'Yongjie' slowly closed the scroll, and the black mist on Chen Jiuyang's body began to dissipate. He then tore through space and departed, marking the end of the grand ceremony.
...
How vast was the Dragon Country?
How profound was its strength?
For countless years, the Dragon Country had been sealed, and other nations had not been dormant.
But only when the Dragon Country revived would it be called the arrival of a great era.
The ruins of an Emperor-level expert were discovered, attracting too much attention.
A few years ago, many people in the Dragon Country were still desperately seeking ways to break through to the Heavenly realm.
But now, numerous great powers had emerged, and hidden prodigies had awakened. The Heavenly realm was no longer the Dragon Country's ultimate core fighting force.
First, the earth-shattering King Yan was promoted to Emperor Yan. Everyone thought he was just an old Heavenly realm expert, but who knew Emperor Yan had long since entered the Venerable realm and was promoted to the Emperor realm in the first year of the great era's revival? How many people wanted to become his disciple?
For those without sect inheritance, if they wanted to pursue higher realms, they had to venture into such ruins and cave dwellings.
And for disciples of great powers, this was an opportunity for tempering.
...
In a mountainous area of a county town below Fengcheng.
This place was not far from Fengshan, where Chen Jiuyang and Xi Butui had their encounter.
Here, vast spiritual energy erupted, forming a rainbow curtain. This indicated either the birth of a rare treasure or the appearance of ruins and cave dwellings.
Many people nearby were waiting for the rainbow curtain to dissipate. The appearance of the rainbow curtain meant that the formation of the ruins and cave dwellings had broken, causing the spiritual energy within to leak out. If one ventured into the ruins and cave dwellings at this time, they would be attacked by the formation. This was the ruins and cave dwellings of an Emperor-level expert. Even those in the Dao Integration stage and Tribulation Transcension stage would not dare to act rashly.
Therefore, quietly waiting was the best option.
"Swish!"
A vast and pure aura came from the east, carrying a trace of purple qi.
"This is someone from the Forbidden City traveling..."
In the present world, only the Sacred Land of the Forbidden City possessed the pure aura of Confucianism.
"The pure aura of Confucianism, accompanied by purple qi... Which distinguished figure from the Forbidden City is this?"
High in the sky, a flying paper carried several people.
The person in the lead possessed purple qi, and their appearance and aura were extremely noble. They wore the ceremonial robes of the Forbidden City's forbidden area. Behind them were also people from the Sacred Land of the Forbidden City.
A stream of light flew over. Moments later, a person clad in purple and gold armor approached the person with purple qi to report:
"Reporting to Young Emperor Lord, the Lotus Sect, in conjunction with forbidden families and other forces, is preparing to ambush Emperor Yan."
Xia Daosheng's expression was indifferent, without any ripple. He said, "Intercept the news and let them proceed."
The person in purple and gold armor immediately looked fearful.
Xia Daosheng was the young master of the Forbidden City, and his father was an Emperor.
A true born noble!
And now, Xia Daosheng actually said to let others kill Emperor Yan.
Xia Daosheng glanced at this person and struck out with his palm, killing him instantly.
As the young master of the Forbidden City, one of the five great Sacred Lands, Xia Daosheng held a truly noble status and could access information that many could not.
He also knew that Emperor Yan was currently the stabilizing force of the Immortal Martial realms of the Dragon Country, the pillar that held up the heavens.
In the current world, there were internal troubles from demonic paths, forbidden grounds, and forbidden families, while external forces from other countries coveted the inland resources. The British Mage Association, the Vatican Holy Knights, the Lighthouse Nation's psionic Alpha Tower, and the Japanese Shinkai were all stirring, intending to repeat what happened centuries ago.
Under such internal and external troubles, the five great Sacred Lands were exhausted. However, their greatest fear was not these forces, but Emperor Yan, Yan Fengyun!
Yan Fengyun, who was born in this era and hailed as the god of martial luck for three thousand years!
Without the knowledge of the five great Sacred Lands, he had quietly advanced to the Emperor realm. Currently, the emergence of numerous suspected replacements for the Sword Bearer and King system in the Dragon Country, the 'Guardians,' were inevitably related to Emperor Yan.
No matter who wanted to kill Emperor Yan, the outcome would be mutual destruction, benefiting the five great Sacred Lands.
He had left the Forbidden City this time to see if Zhu Zhaoming was the second Chen Jiuyang.
On the surface, Chen Jiuyang had merit to the nation, adhered to his duties, and never attacked ordinary people, leaving no room for fault. Therefore, even if someone wanted to target Chen Jiuyang, they couldn't do it openly.
At most, they could act sneakily. Now that Chen Jiuyang was holed up in the Demonic Sect, it was even harder to make a move, so they could only continue to wait for an opportunity.
He arrived outside the rainbow curtain. The ruins and cave dwellings left by this Emperor-level expert had attracted too many people.
The place was a mix of dragons and snakes.
And Zhu Zhaoming was one of them. As the son of the second master Zhu of the Blade Army, the sharp blade of the military, he had been a prodigal son since childhood. But relying on his status, he was arrogant and untouchable in Fengcheng.
However, at most, he indulged in debauchery and did not engage in bullying or harming women.
He originally intended to live his life like this, but it wasn't until the great era revived a few years ago that the Dragon Country began to change. Gradually, people started to disregard the Zhu family's face. Until a year ago, when Emperor Yan fought the battle in City 318, the Blade Army suffered heavy casualties, and the Zhu family became completely adrift.
Even people began to cause trouble for the Zhu family.
He could no longer be that prodigal son. The Zhu family was no longer the Zhu family of the past. By chance, he began to practice martial arts and discovered his exceptional talent. Cultivating martial arts was as simple as eating and drinking for him.
In just half a year, he had gone from an ordinary person to the current cultivation of Earth realm level three.
This cultivation speed was truly astonishing and attracted the attention of many.
But Zhu Zhaoming knew that Earth realm cultivation alone was not enough to protect his family. He had to come out and seek opportunities.
Ruins and cave dwellings like this generally had cultivation restrictions, with those above Earth realm level six unable to enter.
His eyes were now only on the opportunities within the ruins and cave dwellings. Just like Chen Jiuyang in the past, he was completely unaware that he had already been targeted by many people.
Because of Zhu Zhaoming's rapid rise and his background as a military descendant, some people began to invest in the Zhu family again, maintaining contact with them.
As Zhu Zhaoming's elder sister, Zhu Yanyan naturally had to accompany him to take care of him. Although Zhu Yanyan was an ordinary mortal, she handled many affairs for the Zhu family in Fengcheng and was quite adept at dealing with people.
Zhu Yanyan surveyed the people around her, her delicate brows furrowed. "So many people have come. It won't be easy for my little brother to seize opportunities this time..."
"But then again, who wouldn't be tempted by the inheritance ruins and cave dwellings of an Emperor-level expert..."
As time passed, the rainbow curtain dissipated. Zhu Zhaoming smiled at Zhu Yanyan and said, "Sister, I'll go first. Wait for my good news."
Zhu Yanyan slowly nodded, watching her brother enter the ruins and cave dwellings.
Then, a young man's voice sounded from behind her:
"Miss Zhu, long time no see."
She turned her head and looked. Her expression was first confused, then shocked. "How can you be here!"