Several thousand miles from the imperial capital of Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom, there was a city.
The city had been occupied by the allied army of the three ancient kingdoms.
The Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord, White Tiger Kingdom Lord, and Black Tortoise Kingdom Lord stood with their hands down.
From within the bed curtains above, a voice spoke with cold fury.
"You failed? Your million-strong allied army couldn't even conquer a small Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom!"
"You didn't bring the bronze compass component to this Young Master, nor did you bring Bai Yu'er. Are you all useless?!"
The voice was extremely furious, carrying a chilling intent.
The Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord and the others bowed their heads slightly, remaining silent.
They had long been accustomed to the Young Master's volatile and violent temper.
As Saints, the White Tiger Kingdom Lord and Black Tortoise Kingdom Lord's Faces turned pale, clenching their teeth in silent anger.
But upon seeing the four shadowy figures standing around them, their anger turned into helplessness.
"Jun Family Divine Child, Jun Xiaoyao, huh… does he really think he's someone important?" The voice carried a sharp chill.
Jun Xiaoyao's status, position, and strength were indeed rarely matched.
But that didn't mean no one could contend with him.
Although the Jun Family was incredibly prosperous and glorious, it couldn't cover the sky with one hand in the Immortal Realm.
This Young Master simply didn't believe in such a thing.
"Pass down the order, reorganize the army. In three days, this Young Master will personally lead the expedition. Let's see if that Jun Family Divine Child gives this Young Master Face!" The voice commanded coldly.
"Yes, as you command." The Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord and the others cupped their hands, then withdrew from the main hall.
"As long as the last component is gathered, the complete bronze compass can be obtained, which will be extremely helpful for exploring the Bronze Immortal Palace."
"No one can hinder this Young Master, not even the Jun Family Divine Child!"
…
Late night.
Inside a luxurious building within the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom imperial palace.
Faint strains of zither music drifted from the pavilion, refreshing the listener and seemingly elevating their spirit.
Inside the pavilion, Jun Xiaoyao sat cross-legged on a bed, the Phoenix Cry Qishan zither resting on his lap.
His clean, slender fingers plucked the seven strings, and the zither music flowed leisurely.
This piece was precisely one of the ten famous ancient zither melodies Jun Xiaoyao had heard in his previous life, 'High Mountains and Flowing Water'.
Listening to it, one's restless mind seemed to be soothed.
Jun Xiaoyao didn't really care about the so-called Young Master, appearing very relaxed and at ease.
As Jun Xiaoyao played the zither, he also faintly sensed a subtle Divine Soul fluctuation.
"Is it my mysterious Guardian?" Jun Xiaoyao murmured.
His Guardian also seemed to use zither music as a means of attack.
Hearing Jun Xiaoyao play the zither at this moment, it was inevitable that a trace of fluctuation would be revealed.
After the piece was finished, the mysterious Guardian still did not appear.
However, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in," Jun Xiaoyao said lightly.
Bai Yu'er, dressed in a red gauze dress, entered carrying tea.
"Divine Child, please have some tea," Bai Yu'er said obediently.
Bai Yu'er offered the tea, secretly glancing at Jun Xiaoyao.
At this moment, Jun Xiaoyao, playing the zither, possessed a unique aura, appearing even more transcendent and ethereal.
"Mm." Jun Xiaoyao put away the Phoenix Cry Qishan and took the tea.
He took a small sip.
Bai Yu'er bit her lip slightly and said, "Divine Child, our Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom has a unique feature called the Vermilion Bird Spiritual Spring. Would Divine Child like to try it?"
"Mm, sure," Jun Xiaoyao nodded.
Isn't this just a hot spring?
Bai Yu'er showed delight and led Jun Xiaoyao to the Vermilion Bird Spiritual Spring.
Deep within the imperial palace, there was a spring eye, bubbling with warm Spiritual Qi.
Spiritual mist billowed, like an immortal realm.
It had to be said that Bai Yu'er was quite perceptive, knowing that Jun Xiaoyao enjoyed soaking in hot springs.
…
Just three days passed.
During this time, the entire Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom still did not relax its vigilance.
However, with Jun Xiaoyao and the Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain Four Guards holding down the fort, the morale of the entire ancient kingdom was significantly more stable.
Jun Xiaoyao had been leisurely these past few days, either playing the zither or soaking in hot springs.
At this moment, in the Vermilion Bird Spiritual Spring, Jun Linglong was brewing tea nearby, serving him.
Jun Xiaoyao said indifferently, "If that fellow doesn't come soon, I'll have to go find him."
"Hehe, that person is probably wary of Young Master, but he shouldn't give up easily," Jun Linglong said with a smile.
As expected, just then, Jun Xuehuang outside reported, "Reporting to Divine Child, the allied army of the three ancient kingdoms is once again advancing towards the imperial capital."
"Finally here, you made me wait so long."
Jun Xiaoyao rose, and Jun Linglong thoughtfully helped him change his clothes.
Clad in white, Jun Xiaoyao, pure as snow, wore a playful smile on his Face.
"Let this Divine Child see who that so-called Young Master truly is…"