Chapter 842: Chapter 840: The Purpose of the Hidden Vein, Impossible Conditions, Empress’s Night Visit

No one expected that in front of the Merit Hall.

The younger generation of the two great flourishing forces would be so directly opposed.

Fortunately, with the opening of the ultimate trial, both parties refrained from acting in the Original Emperor City.

But it was only a matter of time.

Afterwards, Jun Xiaoyao returned to the residence with his entourage.

Yu Chajuan and the Taiyin Jade Rabbit tactfully retreated.

Emperor Jun glanced at Jun Lingcang and Jun Mo Xiao.

"It seems we should avoid suspicion as well," Jun Lingcang said flatly.

The two of them also left.

In the hall, only Jun Xiaoyao, Emperor Jun, and Jun Qingyan remained.

Jun Xiaoyao sat directly at the head seat, his attitude relaxed, showing no sense of courtesy.

"You can state your purpose now."

Jun Xiaoyao’s attitude made Emperor Jun frown slightly.

"Shouldn’t there be an explanation for Jun Xuanming’s death?" Emperor Jun asked.

Jun Xuanming was a clansman of his lineage.

Beside him, Jun Qingyan’s eyes were shifting.

The matter of Jun Xiaoyao killing Jun Xuanming was neither big nor small.

However, according to Jun Lanxi of her lineage, Jun Xuanming had indeed gone too far.

"State your true purpose; I, the Divine Son, do not wish to waste words on trivial matters."

Jun Xiaoyao tapped his fingers on the armrest, speaking indifferently.

"Heh... As expected of the Divine Son of the main line, quite the airs," Emperor Jun sneered.

Just as Jun Xiaoyao had guessed, their appearance was not to support the Jun Family’s prestige.

Emperor Jun threw out a Jade Scroll.

Jun Xiaoyao raised his hand to catch it and used his Divine Thought to scan it quickly.

His eyes changed slightly.

After a moment, Jun Xiaoyao said, "Have you both seen the contents inside?"

"No, but I can tell you, wanting my hidden vein to return is very challenging," Emperor Jun replied.

"Indeed, it is a very difficult condition, even..."

"So difficult that it is almost impossible to achieve."

Jun Xiaoyao’s eyes emitted a three-foot cold glare.

Within the Jade Scroll was a condition.

A condition to allow the Jun Family Hidden Lineage to return.

This condition was somewhat excessive, almost impossible to accomplish.

With a snap.

Jun Xiaoyao closed his five fingers, crushing the Jade Scroll into powder, letting it slip through his fingers.

"Convey to them my words, just say I’ve accepted it."

Jun Xiaoyao’s words made both Emperor Jun and Jun Qingyan’s expressions change slightly.

Though they did not know the specific information within the Jade Scroll,

it was clearly an extremely harsh condition.

Only by fulfilling this condition could the Jun Family Hidden Lineage possibly return.

"I am quite curious if you have the ability," Emperor Jun looked deeply at Jun Xiaoyao before turning to leave.

Jun Qingyan paused for a moment and said to Jun Xiaoyao, "Thank you, cousin, for saving Lanxi of my lineage."

"A trivial matter," Jun Xiaoyao said indifferently.

"Cousin, if anyone could allow the hidden vein to return, it would probably be you," Jun Qingyan sighed.

She actually hoped for the hidden vein’s return.

After all, their lineage had been dormant for far too long.

They had forgotten what their former glory looked like.

Jun Qingyan then also left.

Leaving only Jun Xiaoyao alone.

His eyes shifted, and finally, a faint arc appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Interesting, truly interesting, an impossible condition?" Jun Xiaoyao smiled.

The condition within the Jade Scroll was something that no one could achieve.

Not even daring to think about it!

Jun Xiaoyao slowly raised his head, his gaze seeming to pierce through the dome, meeting the heavens.

"No matter how much you calculate, you cannot compare to heaven’s calculations."

"Heaven, do you want to prove that Jun Mou cannot win this game?"

"Then let’s see who laughs last."

Jun Xiaoyao flicked his sleeves, his eyes deep and unfathomable, sparkling with light.

He had already devised a plan.

An impeccable plan!

"Ancient Emperor’s heirs, I hope your conspiracy can surprise me; because without you, this game cannot proceed," Jun Xiaoyao thought with deeper meaning.

Although matters that could be solved with force, Jun Xiaoyao had always disdained using strategy,

but for the duel with heaven, strategy was indeed required.

Jun Xiaoyao had already made the Ultimate Trial Land, the Divine Ruins World, the final showdown with heaven!

A match that would decide victory!

After planning his strategy in his mind, Jun Xiaoyao remained calm, without a hint of nervousness.

He placed the ancient lotus seed obtained from the Merit Hall into the Inner Cosmos, letting it sink into the Spring of Life.

After the lotus seed sank into the Spring of Life, there was little reaction.

Jun Xiaoyao remained calm and left it there.

Next, Jun Xiaoyao adjusted his breathing, preparing to face the ultimate trial ahead.

As night descended, the entire Original Emperor City was serene.

The round moon hanging in the sky was directly brought to the celestial dome above the city by the Great Power.

Sitting cross-legged in his residence, Jun Xiaoyao suddenly opened his eyes and said calmly.

"Show yourself since you’re here."

A tall, stunning, and aloof figure appeared.

Jun Xiaoyao lifted his gaze indifferently, following the long, snow-white legs partially hidden beneath the hem of the skirt.

He finally fixed his eyes on that exquisitely beautiful and cold face.

"A visit by the Empress in the dead of night could easily be misunderstood." Jun Xiaoyao continued to sit cross-legged, speaking with a gentle tone.

The visitor was, of course, Ling Yuan.

Her expression was cold as she said, "You know why I’ve come."

"Why?" Jun Xiaoyao asked deliberately.

"You..." Ling Yuan took a deep breath, her chest slightly rising and falling.

For some reason, only in Jun Xiaoyao’s presence she couldn’t maintain that lofty, world-overlooking attitude.

Perhaps it was because Jun Xiaoyao’s status was by no means inferior to hers.

Or maybe it was because the hundred lifetimes’ bitter fate in the Sea of Reincarnation still affected her.

"The mark, remove it!" Ling Yuan said coldly.

She was naturally referring to the mark Jun Xiaoyao left between her legs.

Every time she thought of it, she couldn’t help but recall the hundred lifetimes’ bitter fate, making it difficult for her Dao Heart to remain completely serene.

"It turns out you were referring to that; it’s merely a small punishment. I, the Divine Son, dislike you using Celestial Maiden Yuan to threaten me," Jun Xiaoyao replied.

"Aren’t you afraid this palace will kill her?"

"You can kill her, but... you must also accompany her to the grave." Jun Xiaoyao picked up a teacup, gently blew on it, and took a sip.

With the most understated tone, he said the most ruthless words!

What is Ling Yuan’s current status?

Immortal Court Young Emperor!

The only one who could treat Ling Yuan with such a tone was Jun Xiaoyao.

Ling Yuan’s jade hand was clenched tightly.

Honestly, if it weren’t for being in Original Emperor City, she would really have acted rashly.

"What will it take for you to remove it?" Ling Yuan asked coldly.

Jun Xiaoyao contemplated briefly, his gaze falling on a chessboard laid out nearby.

With a sweeping gesture of his sleeve, the chessboard landed between them.

"Let’s play a game. If you win, I’ll erase the mark and, as the Divine Son, bow and apologize."

"If you lose, I’m sorry, but I’ll add another mark."

"Let’s play. Do you really think I fear you?"

Ling Yuan sat with her legs crossed, facing Jun Xiaoyao from opposite sides.

Though it was a chess game, it was evidently more than just chess.

What’s at stake is ’Dao’ and ’reason’.

It’s a contest of comprehension of the Great Dao.

Besides that, it is about strategic rivalry.

Ling Yuan’s side of the board symbolized the Immortal Court.

While Jun Xiaoyao’s side represented the Jun Family.

An Immortal Court Young Emperor and the Jun Family’s Divine Son engaged in rivalry in a small game of chess.

After one night.

Ling Yuan’s delicate body trembled slightly, her beautiful jade-like face showing an unusual flush.

It was the extreme manifestation of shame and fury.

In one night, she lost six games in a row.

There were six additional marks on the inside of her thigh.

More infuriatingly, those six marks, added to the previous one.

Exactly seven marks, forming the character "Jun."

Imprinted on the inside of her thigh, profoundly discomforting.

What does this count as?

Has she been branded with Jun Xiaoyao’s mark?

After all, some female slaves are branded with their master’s name.

An unprecedented humiliation spread in Ling Yuan’s heart.

She is, after all, the honorable Immortal Court Young Emperor, yet she is branded with Jun Xiaoyao’s mark.

If others knew, it would undoubtedly stir great waves.

The Ancient Emperor’s son would likely be infuriated to death.

"Jun Xiaoyao, I hope you can remain as composed in the Divine Ruins World."

She knew only an Ancient Emperor’s scheme might truly destroy Jun Xiaoyao.

Ling Yuan left with a frosty face, not daring to take large steps for fear of detection, feeling entirely uncomfortable.

Watching Ling Yuan’s departing figure, Jun Xiaoyao picked up a chess piece, playfully twirling it between his fingers.

"Up till now, the heavens are not my match, let alone you?"