Chapter 45: Xiao Chen Rushes to the Supreme Secret Treasury, the Lineage of the Ancient Azure Dragon Emperor, Dragon

Jun Zhangjian's face carried a hint of excitement.

He had obtained the Yuan Tian Supreme Command years ago, but he had never found an opportunity to use it. Now, news of the Yuan Tian Supreme Secret Treasury had finally arrived.

"Oh, the secret treasury is about to emerge?" Jun Xiaoyao's gaze remained calm. He wasn't particularly surprised; this was within his expectations.

"That's right," Jun Zhangjian nodded. "There are reports of anomalies appearing in the South Yuan Dao Province, with the aura of a Supreme permeating the area. If nothing goes wrong, it must be the Yuan Tian Supreme Secret Treasury."

Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly. "Very well. Once we have made our preparations, we can set out."

Jun Zhangjian continued, "Divine Son, four geniuses from our Jun family should have obtained the Yuan Tian Supreme Command."

"Four?" Jun Xiaoyao asked, puzzled.

"You, myself, Jun Xuehuang, and..." Jun Zhangjian paused, hesitating slightly.

"Who?" Jun Xiaoyao asked indifferently.

"Jun Wanjie," Jun Zhangjian exhaled. He knew that Jun Wanjie seemed to be quite at odds with Jun Xiaoyao.

"So it's him. Then it's fine," Jun Xiaoyao said casually. He possessed an invincible potential and was revered among his peers; a mere Jun Wanjie was not someone he held in his eyes.

A few days later, news of the emergence of the Supreme Secret Treasury in the South Yuan Dao Province began to spread throughout the Three Thousand Dao Provinces. A Supreme Secret Treasury was the treasure of a supreme powerhouse; it held significant attraction for even Immortal Lineages, let alone lesser factions.

In an instant, the entire Three Thousand Dao Provinces of the Desolate Heaven Immortal Realm were thrown into a state of upheaval. It was easy to imagine that this would be a grand gathering of geniuses and a stage for the maneuvering of various powers.

...

In Kun Province, outside a mountain range.

The figures of Xiao Chen and Wu Mingyue appeared. Xiao Chen had already investigated and learned that the Yuan Tian Supreme Secret Treasury had emerged in the South Yuan Dao Province. Master Qinglong had also been constantly reminding him to ensure he seized the Ancient Dragon Bones within the treasury. Therefore, he intended to head to the South Yuan Dao Province.

"Mingyue, do you want to come to the South Yuan Dao Province with me?" Xiao Chen looked at Wu Mingyue, his eyes filled with tenderness and affection.

During this period, although there had been no substantive physical contact between him and Wu Mingyue, their relationship had become very harmonious. This led Xiao Chen to believe that he was very close to winning her heart.

Wu Mingyue's face was covered by a white veil. Her bright, autumn-water eyes looked at Xiao Chen, carrying a trace of tenderness as well. However, she shook her head slightly and said, "I'm sorry, Xiao Chen. The emergence of the Yuan Tian Supreme Secret Treasury will draw four major powers together. If I appear, it will be easy for my identity to be exposed and for me to be captured."

Wu Mingyue's words caused Xiao Chen's expression to dim slightly. He now knew her true identity: she was the Eldest Princess of the Panwu Divine Dynasty, a status of staggering importance. The reason she had escaped alone was that she did not want to face the matter of choosing a husband. She refused to let her life's major affairs be mixed with interests and manipulated by others.

"Mingyue, one day, I will go to the Panwu Divine Dynasty to marry you!" For some reason, Xiao Chen spoke impulsively, driven by a sudden surge of emotion.

Upon hearing this, two clouds of crimson flushed across Wu Mingyue's jade-like face, looking as beautiful as dawn reflecting on snow.

"Xiao Chen, what nonsense are you talking about?" Wu Mingyue showed a rare moment of shyness.

It was said that women in love lost their wits. While Wu Mingyue had not completely fallen for him, she had already developed a fondness for Xiao Chen. However, she also understood that although Xiao Chen was capable, their social standings were not a match. The Panwu Divine Dynasty would never allow their Eldest Princess to marry a mere prince of the Qinglong Ancient Kingdom.

"Haha, don't worry. I, Xiao Chen, keep my word. I will never go back on it!" Xiao Chen laughed straightforwardly, filled with confidence. That confident and sunny smile gave Wu Mingyue a special feeling. Xiao Chen was different from the other young talents she had met; he was resolute and simple.

Subsequently, though reluctant, Xiao Chen bid farewell to Wu Mingyue.

"Xiao Chen, although Mingyue cannot travel with you openly, I can help you from the shadows. If you encounter any danger within the Yuan Tian Supreme Secret Treasury, Mingyue will step in to help you," Wu Mingyue murmured to herself.

She had decided to follow Xiao Chen from the shadows. She did this because she had a vague premonition that Xiao Chen's journey to the Yuan Tian Supreme Secret Treasury would likely be extremely perilous.

...

The headquarters of the Ancestral Dragon Nest, Hong Province.

Within a mountain range spanning ten thousand miles where dragon qi converged, a grand voice rang out.

"Bi Chi, that Yuan Tian Supreme back then was arrogant and domineering. He snatched several priceless Ancient Dragon Bones from our Ancestral Dragon Nest. Now that the secret treasury is opening, go and take those dragon bones back."

As the voice fell, another woman clad in green armor suddenly revealed herself. She had a beautiful face and a slender figure, her well-proportioned body encased in green armor, making her look heroic and valiant, like a female warrior.

But the most striking feature of this woman was the two green dragon horns protruding from her silky black hair, indicating that she was not of the human race, but of an Ancient Imperial Clan. This woman was named Long Bichi, an exceptionally talented Dragon Daughter of the Ancestral Dragon Nest.

In the Ancestral Dragon Nest, the status of a Dragon Daughter was equal to that of a Dragon Son. And this Long Bichi was, to some extent, even more formidable than Long Haotian, because her lineage had once produced a Canglong Ancient Emperor.

An Ancient Emperor of an Ancient Imperial Clan was a supreme existence comparable to the Great Emperors of the human race. Thus, Long Bichi possessed a trace of the Ancient Emperor's bloodline. Although the bloodline had become so diluted over generations that it was difficult to refine, she was still a descendant of the Canglong Ancient Emperor's line, and her talent was beyond question.

"Yes, Bichi obeys the Ancestor's command and will certainly bring back the Ancient Dragon Bones," Long Bichi cupped her hands, her heroic bearing not inferior to any man.

"By the way, you must be careful of that Divine Son of the Jun family. With the opening of this treasury, he might also enter the fray," the grand voice cautioned.

"Is that Jun family Divine Son really that powerful?" Long Bichi frowned slightly. Lately, she had heard so many stories about the Jun family Divine Son that her ears were almost calloused.

"An existence who could easily slay Long Haotian—what do you think?" the voice replied.

"Long Haotian was not weak after fusing with a Dragon Essence, but Bichi has already fused with two Dragon Essences, and they were completely refined. In terms of strength, Long Haotian definitely cannot compare to Bichi." Long Bichi lifted her snowy chin slightly, filled with confidence.

They were both once-in-a-million geniuses; who would submit to whom? Before witnessing Jun Xiaoyao's true strength, even a clansman like Jun Zhangjian was somewhat overlooked. Let alone Long Bichi from a rival faction. Often, before being truly defeated, these arrogant geniuses would refuse to admit defeat. If they were fearful from the start, their Dao hearts would collapse, making cultivation pointless.

"In short, caution is best," the voice warned.

"Understood. Bichi takes her leave," Long Bichi cupped her hands slightly. She didn't truly take the warning to heart and left immediately to prepare for her journey.

The grand voice sighed softly, "Sigh, to think that my Canglong Ancient Emperor's lineage originally had a direct descendant sealed within a Divine Source, but her whereabouts have since been lost, and the complete Sky-Transforming Dragon Art was lost along with her. If we could find that descendant and allow her to break free from the seal, our Ancestral Dragon Nest would once again produce an existence like a Dragon Proud Heaven. When a Forbidden Dragon Son and a Forbidden Dragon Daughter emerge together, what would that Jun family Divine Son matter then?"