After leaving the palace, Jun Xiaoyao returned to the quiet courtyard.

He planned to refine these celestial sources and then use a communication jade slip to ask Jun Zhangjian about Xiao Chen's whereabouts.

He always felt that there was a greater secret behind Xiao Chen.

However, Jun Xiaoyao was merely curious.

At this point, Xiao Chen posed no threat to him at all.

Once he understood this secret, Jun Xiaoyao would be able to crush this ant with a single palm.

Just as Jun Xiaoyao returned to the courtyard, a gentle sound of a zither suddenly filled the air.

Jun Xiaoyao raised his gaze.

On top of a pavilion, a woman in gray, with unparalleled grace, was sitting cross-legged and playing the zither.

A crescent moon illuminated her, making her appear like a fairy from a painting.

Though her gray attire was not extravagant, it could not conceal her extraordinary beauty.

It was A Jiu.

Jun Xiaoyao stood silently, listening without interrupting.

The zither music lacked the fragility of a woman; instead, it carried a sense of heroism.

He seemed to see, within the music, a figure in white standing tall against the heavens.

In leisurely steps, overshadowing the ancient royal clans, striking at the forbidden zones of life.

Behind that figure, there were eight other extraordinary figures, each suppressing a region, exuding an aura of authority over the world.

This scene must refer to his father, the white-clad Divine King Jun Wuhui, and the eight divine kings under his command.

As the music concluded, Jun Xiaoyao seemed to still be savoring it with closed eyes.

After a long while, he finally opened his eyes.

"I always thought my zither skills were not unmatched in the world, but at least among the top, until I heard the senior's music and realized I was just a frog at the bottom of a well."

"The senior's zither piece has already woven stories into it," Jun Xiaoyao said with a faint smile.

A Jiu glanced at Jun Xiaoyao, and a gentle breeze blew, lifting some of her dark hair, revealing a portion of her exquisite face.

"Young master, there's no need to be so formal; just call me A Jiu."

Although in terms of seniority and strength, A Jiu was far above Jun Xiaoyao, her words were very humble, positioning herself as a protector.

This was because Jun Xiaoyao was the only offspring of her master.

"A... Jiu." Jun Xiaoyao felt somewhat unaccustomed.

After all, A Jiu's status was too high.

Though she was not a member of the Jun family, her position was elevated due to being a follower of Jun Wuhui.

Let alone being a protector, the Jun family would not disturb A Jiu for any matters; everything was left to her discretion.

Yet this time, A Jiu took the initiative to offer to become Jun Xiaoyao's protector.

Even the elders of the Jun family were very surprised.

Previously, the first-ranked figure of the Jun family, a renowned dual-eyed individual, had wanted to invite A Jiu out of seclusion to become his master.

Indeed, that first-ranked individual did not even dare to think of having A Jiu as a protector.

As long as he could have her as a master, the dual-eyed individual would be satisfied.

Because A Jiu possessed dual eyes, she was the most suitable master for the dual-eyed individual.

However, A Jiu declined, showing no interest in becoming the master of the dual-eyed individual.

Now, she was actively seeking to become Jun Xiaoyao's follower.

The difference in attitude was significant.

Hearing Jun Xiaoyao call her A Jiu, a faint smile appeared at the corner of A Jiu's lips.

With that smile, she captivated the world's beauty.

Even Jun Xiaoyao, who was immune to beauty, was momentarily taken aback.

At the same time, a somewhat strange thought surged in his mind.

Could it be that his father chose his subordinates based on looks?

Shaking his head slightly, Jun Xiaoyao knew this thought was absurd.

"Too similar..." A Jiu suddenly said.

Her dual eyes, swirling with stars and chaos, now held a hint of nostalgia.

Jun Xiaoyao was too much like his father.

Both were clad in white, both extraordinary and unparalleled.

"A Jiu, what is my father's current situation?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.

He was very curious about this.

What had happened ten years ago that caused his father to leave?

A Jiu gently shook her head and said, "Since your family hasn't told you, A Jiu has nothing to disclose."

"However, young master, do not worry. I believe it won't be long before you catch up to your master's pace, not weaker than him," A Jiu said.

Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly.

This remarkable woman, who could contend with the Divine Lord of Panwu, was so approachable and humble in front of him.

Jun Xiaoyao understood that a significant part of this was due to him being Jun Wuhui's son.

But Jun Xiaoyao did not mind.

In the future, he would naturally have A Jiu wholeheartedly follow him, rather than for any other reason.

In the following days, Jun Xiaoyao continued to refine the celestial sources.

Over fifty pieces of celestial sources allowed him to refine three pieces of Great Luo Celestial Bones.

Meanwhile, various news about Jun Xiaoyao had already spread throughout the entire Archaic Celestial Domain.

Moreover, a shocking event had emerged.

The Jun family dispatched troops, along with a group of clan elders and even supreme powerhouses, to eradicate the Underworld Heaven.

As a notorious assassin organization in the Archaic Celestial Domain, the Underworld Heaven appeared and disappeared unpredictably, with no fixed base.

They were like reapers hidden in the darkness, making it nearly impossible for ordinary people to trace them.

There had been immortal forces in the past that sought revenge after their juniors were assassinated by the Underworld Heaven.

In the end, not only did they fail to eradicate the Underworld Heaven, but they also suffered a bloody retaliation, resulting in countless casualties among their juniors.

However, this time, it was not just the Jun family taking action.

The ancient Jiang family, a colossal entity, also contributed.

After all, Jun Xiaoyao could be considered half a Jiang family member.

The Jun family invited a powerful figure from the Jiang family, skilled in divining heavenly secrets, to calculate the various strongholds of the Underworld Heaven.

Then, the Jun family struck decisively, uprooting the entire Underworld Heaven!

Even the top assassins of the Underworld Heaven were slain by the eighteen ancestors of the Jun family and others.

In an instant, the entire Archaic Celestial Domain was shaken.

Although the Underworld Heaven was not an immortal force, it was one of the strongest powers beneath the immortal forces.

Yet, such a terrifying force was uprooted in a short time by the Jun family, with all members of the Underworld Heaven slaughtered.

This display of strength once again made everyone aware of the Jun family's might.

They understood that the Jun family's divine son could not be trifled with.

In peer-to-peer conflicts, the Jun family did not care.

But if various schemes were used to frame Jun Xiaoyao, what awaited would be the Jun family's terrifying retaliation.

It was only after a few days that Jun Xiaoyao learned of this news.

He clicked his tongue in amazement.

This was the advantage of being born into a top-tier family.

There was no need to fear any threats from forces or any old-timers acting against him.

Jun Xiaoyao only needed to focus on his cultivation, continue to be invincible, and push through the talents of all races.

At that moment, the communication jade slip suddenly reacted.

After taking it out, Jun Xiaoyao heard Jun Zhangjian's voice.

"Divine Son, you won't believe what heinous acts Xiao Chen has committed!"

Following that, a series of bloody and brutal scenes were transmitted to Jun Xiaoyao.

In the scenes, one village after another was slaughtered.

Xiao Chen, covered in blood, wore a devilish grin on his face.

Around him lay numerous corpses, including men, women, and children.

Jun Zhangjian could only record from a distance to avoid alarming the enemy and transmitted it to Jun Xiaoyao.

"It seems that Xiao Chen's madness exceeds my expectations. What could his purpose be?" Jun Xiaoyao pondered.

This was almost like a sacrificial ritual.

Was he trying to summon a great evil god?

"Regardless, this scene should be shown to Wu Mingyue."

"Let her see what kind of face the righteous, kind-hearted, and unyielding Xiao Chen truly has!"

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