Chapter 104: Failed Assassination, Arrival of the Jun Family, Xiao Chen's Transformation

"Hmph, competing with this prince for a woman? How naive." The Third Prince's face wore a cold smirk.

Although he knew that mysterious young master was extraordinary, he couldn't swallow this insult.

Moreover, he himself was a prince of the Immortal Divine Dynasty, with high status and position. He had no need to fear an heir of an immortal force.

Besides, the assassins of the Netherworld would never reveal their client, regardless of success or failure.

So even if the assassination failed, the Third Prince didn't need to worry about his identity being exposed.

Of course, the Third Prince didn't know that Jun Xiaoyao possessed methods like the Chaos God Grinder.

"Failure is impossible. The Netherworld assassins are all one level higher in cultivation than him, and there's even a Nirvana expert two levels higher."

The Third Prince's lips curled into a confident smile.

At this moment, a hoarse voice transmission came:

"The assassination failed. We won't make another attempt for some time."

"What?"

Hearing this transmission, the Third Prince's expression changed dramatically.

"What variable occurred? Or did a guardian intervene?" the Third Prince asked.

The only situation he could think of was the intervention of a guardian.

"No, they would have confirmed everything before taking action," the voice said.

"Are you saying that a mere Return to Origin realm cultivator managed to kill your Netherworld's Dao Integration and Nirvana realm assassins?" The Third Prince couldn't believe it.

"That's exactly what happened. We've alerted our target now, so we won't act again for some time. The payment won't be returned."

The voice disappeared after saying these words.

Leaving behind the Third Prince with his gloomy expression.

"How could this happen? What background does that person have? Is he really that powerful?" The Third Prince refused to believe it.

He had paid a huge price, only to end up with such a result.

He even suspected the Netherworld was just brushing him off.

However, although assassin organizations like the Netherworld were cold-blooded and cruel, they valued their reputation above all.

Without credibility, no one would seek their services.

The Third Prince's expression kept changing, and he felt a sense of unease in his heart.

It felt as if he had committed a terrible mistake.

"Could that person be... no, it's impossible, how could it be such a coincidence?"

Vaguely, a name appeared in the Third Prince's mind, but he immediately dismissed it.

That name was too terrifying. If it really was him, the Third Prince couldn't imagine what consequences he would face.

"No, I must be overthinking. Besides, even if those Netherworld assassins died, they couldn't possibly reveal my identity."

The Third Prince said, as if trying to comfort himself.

...

In a simple and quiet courtyard in the imperial capital.

Jun Xiaoyao sat cross-legged, refining the celestial essence he had obtained.

Three hundred pieces of celestial essence were enough for Jun Xiaoyao to refine another batch of Grand Luo God Bones.

"That Third Prince is quite pitiful, lost his celestial essence, lost the woman, and even fell into my trap." Jun Xiaoyao shook his head.

The Third Prince was truly unfortunate.

But thinking about it, Xiao Chen, Ji Xuan, Champion Marquis, and others who opposed him all seemed quite miserable too.

"Right, that Xiao Chen should be arriving at the Divine Dynasty's capital soon. I want to see his competition with the Champion Marquis over the bride-snatching drama." Jun Xiaoyao thought to himself.

He vaguely guessed that Xiao Chen's fate wasn't over, and his appearance this time might bring major changes.

But Jun Xiaoyao didn't care. No matter how Xiao Chen changed, he could never catch up to his shadow.

In fact, Jun Xiaoyao hoped Xiao Chen would become more powerful, otherwise it wouldn't be as interesting.

"Now that both pieces are in place, the Pan Wu Divine Dynasty has no choice but to grant me access to Pan Wu Ling. Next, I'll refine these celestial essences and wait for the banquet to begin."

Jun Xiaoyao murmured, once again sinking into cultivation.

...

As time passed day by day, the date of Wu Mingyue's consort selection grew closer.

Various forces gathered in the imperial capital like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea.

In the sky, a line of ancient flying beasts pulled carriages, thundering across the heavens.

The carriages bore the Jun family's banner.

This commotion attracted the attention of countless people.

"The ancient Jun family has arrived!"

"The Jun family really came, is their Divine Son among them?"

"The Jun family's Divine Son tamed nine-headed lions as his mount, but why don't we see them?"

"Could he really not have come?"

Many people showed surprised expressions upon seeing the Jun family's carriage procession.

Everyone knew that the Jun family's Divine Son rode in a carriage pulled by nine-headed lions.

But now, there was no trace of the nine-headed lions.

Inside the carriage, Jun Zhangjian and several other Sequence members sat discussing.

"Has the Divine Son already arrived in the capital?" Jun Zhangjian asked.

"He should have arrived, but Young Master must have his own considerations. We don't need to disturb him." Jun Linglong said.

With her keen insight, she knew Jun Xiaoyao had his reasons for departing ahead of them alone, likely making arrangements that weren't convenient to share with them.

"That's right, how could we understand Divine Son's thoughts?" Jun Xuehuang said.

"Hmph, but that Champion's words were truly irritating. Who gave him the courage to dare challenge Young Master?"

Jun Wanjie had lightning flashing in his eyes, his tone full of disdain.

He admitted that the Champion Marquis was indeed strong, but saying he wanted to crush Jun Xiaoyao was pure fantasy.

"Just a clown jumping around, Divine Son can suppress him with a wave of his hand." Jun Xuehuang said.

They all had extreme confidence in Jun Xiaoyao.

...

At the capital city gate.

"Stop, why are you wrapped up so tightly? Take off your hood and let us inspect you." The gate guard said to a black-robed figure.

They didn't dare stop and check transcendent geniuses like Jun Xiaoyao.

But these common cultivators couldn't escape inspection.

The black-robed figure slowly removed his hood, revealing a handsome and delicate face.

It was Xiao Chen.

At this moment, Xiao Chen's face bore an expression of determination and resolution.

Even the gate guards were intimidated by Xiao Chen's aura.

"Al-alright, you may enter." The guard swallowed and dared not say more.

The aura Xiao Chen vaguely revealed was almost no different from the geniuses of immortal forces.

"Success or failure depends on this moment!"

Xiao Chen clenched his fist.

His pupils seemed to have turned as blue as the heavens.

Under his skin, azure dragon patterns could be faintly seen flowing.

After being baptized by the Supreme Being's blood, Xiao Chen's strength had increased dramatically.

He had directly broken through to the peak of the Return to Origin realm.

Not only that, but his Azure Sky Dragon Transformation Scripture had also been perfected with the help of the Supreme Being's blood.

And the perfected Azure Sky Dragon Transformation Scripture was a Supreme technique.

Furthermore, he had comprehended and extracted many martial arts and divine abilities of the Azure Dragon lineage from the Supreme Being's blood.

It could be said that the current Xiao Chen was hundreds of times stronger than before!

The increase in strength also brought Xiao Chen tremendous confidence.

"This time, I will marry Mingyue and become the Pan Wu Divine Dynasty's consort!"

"Whether it's the Champion Marquis or Jun Xiaoyao, they will all be trampled under my feet!"

"The final winner can only be me, Xiao Chen!"