Chapter 136: The Truth Behind Yu Yuanzhen's Resurrection

"Your Majesty, as per your instructions, I have already sent the Duke of Zhu away from the academy."

On the other side, Zhao Wuji came before Qin Xiao and said respectfully.

Qin Xiao said, "Thank you for your efforts."

Qin Xiao wasn't surprised that Zhao Wuji could accomplish this task.

It could be said that, after obtaining his eighth soul skill, Zhao Wuji had become the nightmare of most agility-type soul masters at his level.

No matter how fast they were, they couldn't break through Zhao's defense.

After hearing Qin Xiao's words, Zhao Wuji shook his head repeatedly, "It's not hard work; it's my duty. Your Majesty, since the matter is concluded, I will take my leave."

Qin Xiao nodded.

As he watched Zhao Wuji leave, Qin Xiao turned to Zhu Zhuqing and asked, "Zhuqing, what's wrong with you?"

He noticed that Zhu Zhuqing's complexion was changing unnaturally.

Zhu Zhuqing pressed her lips together, her eyes filled with apology, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry, my affairs have caused you a lot of trouble."

Qin Xiao shook his head and pulled Zhu Zhuqing into his arms, letting the girl sit on his lap.

"Your Majesty."

Zhu Zhuqing didn't expect Qin Xiao to suddenly make a move and couldn't help but exclaim.

"Hahaha."

Qin Xiao laughed heartily, "Do you think the Duke of Zhu could trouble me, or that the Star Luo Empire could threaten me?"

"Are they stronger than the Haotian Sect or the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"

After hearing Qin Xiao's words, Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback.

Indeed, in terms of the number of strong individuals, the Star Luo royal family was far inferior to the Haotian Sect.

The royal family's strength lies in its powerful army, countless subjects, and vast territories.

But are these of any use to Qin Xiao?
"Almost useless."

Zhu Zhuqing didn't think Qin Xiao would be foolish enough to face tens or hundreds of thousands of troops alone.

And if Qin Xiao wanted to leave, no amount of troops would be of use.

Thinking this, Zhu Zhuqing felt relieved.

"This is the first time, and also the last time. If the Star Luo royal family does not know their limits, I don't mind changing the emperor of the Star Luo Empire."

Qin Xiao's voice also became cold.

"Change the emperor." Zhu Zhuqing shuddered, something she had never considered.

Or rather, she never dared to think about it.

To her, the Star Luo Empire was a colossal entity, something she could only look up to.

But Qin Xiao, as if not noticing Zhu Zhuqing's abnormality, instead fell into thought.

"If we really change the emperor of the Star Luo Empire, then who would be the new emperor?"

"Dai Weisi? That guy is clearly not suitable. Letting the Dai family take over the emperor's position is no different from doing nothing?"

After a while, Qin Xiao looked at Zhu Zhuqing with bright eyes, "Zhuqing, are you interested in becoming the emperor?"

"Me!"

Zhu Zhuqing pointed at herself, her face full of disbelief.

Qin Xiao nodded emphatically, "Yes, you. The Nether and White Tiger clans have been intermarrying for generations. Logically speaking, the royal offspring also have half of the Nether clan's bloodline. Rounding up, your Nether clan is also equivalent to the royal family. If the Dai family's people are gone, it would be more appropriate for you to inherit the throne, and there would be no controversy."

"Hiss."

"Your Majesty, are you, are you serious?"

Zhu Zhuqing was astoundingly shocked.

She heard two words from Qin Xiao's words, sincerity!
His Majesty is really planning to annihilate the royal family.

On the other side.

In the mountains behind the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Yu Yuanzhen waved his hand towards the white-haired Yu Xiaogang, "Xiaogang, do you know the names of the nine peaks that are designated as the clan's forbidden area?"

Yu Xiaogang shook his head, "I don't know."

He answered very honestly. This was a secret within the clan, and even after scouring through all the clan's records, he had never come across any related documentation.

"Crane Mountain, Valley Mountain, Teng Mountain, Tyrant Mountain, Battle Mountain, Windstorm Mountain, Purple Lightning Mountain, South King Mountain, and the one in the middle is called True Dragon Mountain."

Yu Yuanzhen said, pausing for a moment before continuing, "That's also our destination for this trip."

"True Dragon Mountain!"

Yu Xiaogang's heart stirred, firmly memorizing this name.

At the same time, his face showed longing, "I wonder what secrets are hidden within these nine peaks."

Yu Yuanzhen recalled an ancient legend, "Legend has it, our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon soul is not our limit."

"What?" Yu Xiaogang was taken aback.

Knowing that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is regarded as the strongest beast soul in the world, it's still not the strongest?
"Shocking, isn't it? I was also shocked."

Yu Yuanzhen suddenly smiled, "According to legend, advancing further from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon soul will result in a soul that has never appeared on the Douluo Continent before, the Holy Light Dragon.

And these nine peaks in front of us, are sealing the nine supreme treasures left behind by the Holy Light Dragon after its death. In the inheritance of generations of clan leaders, there's a saying: 'If you break through level ninety and obtain the treasures within the nine peaks, you can dominate the continent, invincible under the heavens.'"

"What!"

"Dominate the continent, invincible under the heavens!"

Yu Xiaogang was utterly shocked by Yu Yuanzhen's words.

This, isn't this exactly what he desires the most?

Yu Yuanzhen shook his head, "You're missing two prerequisites: reaching level ninety and obtaining the nine treasures. But despite the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's long history, many strong individuals have entered these nine mountains, yet all have returned empty-handed."

"What, is there some special requirement?"

Yu Xiaogang was astonished.

"No one knows exactly how to gain the recognition of the nine treasures."

At this, Yu Xiaogang was at a loss for words.

Yu Yuanzhen lost interest in further discussion, "Let's go. I always feel that something different might happen to me."

Half a day later.

Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Xiaogang finally arrived at the base of True Dragon Mountain, which was located in the very center.

To Yu Xiaogang's astonishment, there was a huge stone door in front of them.

The stone door was four to five meters tall.

Looking up, Yu Xiaogang felt incredibly small.

"Father, does the treasure left by the Holy Light Dragon lie beyond this stone door?"

Yu Xiaogang asked Yu Yuanzhen.

"Should be."

Yu Yuanzhen approached the giant stone door and, without much effort, found a circular marking on it.

He thought for a moment, took off the ring that symbolized the position of the clan leader, and placed it on the marking.

Click.

The ring was immediately sucked in.

"This…"

Yu Xiaogang's eyes widened.

Yu Yuanzhen explained, "It's nothing. The previous clan leader told me that this ring is a token of the clan leader and also the key to open True Dragon Mountain."

As his voice fell, the stone door creaked and groaned, making a cringe-worthy sound as dust and stones fell in heaps.

"Xiaogang, stand back, the door is about to open."

By this time, Yu Yuanzhen had already run a great distance.

You old thing, Yu Xiaogang was speechless. Why didn't you call me to run earlier?

With internal complaints, he ran towards the distance with all his might.

Boom.

Finally, the heavy stone door slowly opened.

A spacious hall appeared in front of Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Xiaogang.

"Let's go."

Yu Yuanzhen regained his composure and walked step by step into the hall.

Yu Xiaogang followed closely behind, his eyes scanning the furnishings of the hall.

After a moment, he couldn't help but exclaim, "This hall, is truly... spacious."

He was at a loss for words.

Besides being spacious, Yu Xiaogang didn't know how else to describe the hall.

Apart from a dozen stone pillars supporting it and a circular platform, there was nothing else in the hall.

Looking up, one could see the moon hanging high through a hole in the center of the cave.

"Father, this place doesn't seem like it would hide any treasures."

"Or did our ancestors place the treasures somewhere special, waiting for us to find them?"

Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but speculate.

Yu Yuanzhen shook his head, "It's not that complicated. Our ancestors only left behind a phrase. After reciting it, if we're destined with the treasures, they will naturally be drawn to us. If not, all efforts are in vain."

"Just a phrase is enough?"

Yu Xiaogang was stunned, not expecting it to be so casual.

By this time, Yu Yuanzhen had already reached the platform in the center of the cave and began to murmur, "The dragon has nine offspring, sprawling across nine mountains. Each mountain crowned, all nine unite as one."

As his voice fell, he raised his right hand high, pointing towards the sky like a sword.

"What kind of change will occur?"

Yu Xiaogang's eyes were filled with anticipation.

But.

After a long wait, there was no response.

"Wuu wuu."

A gentle breeze stirred up dust clouds, prompting Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Xiaogang to shield themselves with their arms.

"Father, did something go wrong?" Yu Xiaogang asked bewilderedly.

"Heh."

"It seems, still not working."

Yu Yuanzhen laughed helplessly, "I thought that coming back to life would mean something special. Now it seems I was hoping for too much. It was just luck."

"Sigh."

Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but sigh as well.

He had been hoping that Yu Yuanzhen would obtain the clan's treasure to secure a lifeline for himself.

"So, there's no hope left, and we can only wait for death?"

He felt utterly despondent.

"Is this where Yu Yuanzhen's life ends?"

"But I cannot reconcile myself to not having eradicated Qin Xiao for the clan, leaving behind such a menace."

Yu Yuanzhen shouted towards the heavens.

In his voice was an unmistakable sense of loss and reluctance.

Suddenly, the hall within the mountain began to tremble.

"Father, this isn't going to collapse, is it?"

Panicked, Yu Xiaogang stumbled and scrambled to a thick pillar for support.

Yu Yuanzhen, much calmer than Yu Xiaogang, had his physique strengthened by decades of soul power refinement, making him quite formidable.

He stood firmly on the spot, eyes filled with surprise, "There's a response! There's a response!"

Crack.

Crack.

At that moment, the platform beneath Yu Yuanzhen began to crack.

Boom!

A beam of golden light shot up from the ground, piercing through the central hole of the hall and into the sky! And that was just the beginning.

As if drawn by some mystical force, the other eight mountains, including Crane Mountain, Valley Mountain, Teng Mountain, Tyrant Mountain, Battle Mountain, Windstorm Mountain, Purple Lightning Mountain, and South King Mountain, also showed signs of activity.

Swish, swish, swish, swish.

Golden beams shot up from each mountain peak, reflecting off True Dragon Mountain in a dazzling display.

"Father, this is..."

By now, Yu Xiaogang had adjusted to the blinding golden light and vaguely noticed something hidden within the golden beam in front of Yu Yuanzhen.

When Yu Xiaogang called out, Yu Yuanzhen seemed to come back to his senses. He reached into the golden light and pulled out a golden crown.

Yes.

A crown, but unlike the ones made of gold and adorned with jewels, the crown in Yu Yuanzhen's hands appeared to be crafted from a delicate white jade.

"The Snow Jade Crown, a treasure formed from the condensed skull of the Holy Light Dragon."

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon soul master can awaken the ancient dragon soul within the Snow Jade Crown, evolving their Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul into the Holy Light Dragon martial soul, significantly enhancing their mental strength, soul power, attributes, and the power of their soul skills."

Upon touching the Snow Jade Crown, Yu Yuanzhen received this information.

What was more touching was that the Snow Jade Crown's requirement was for someone willing to sacrifice for the clan to gain its favor.

Yu Yuanzhen immediately recalled his act of dying to save the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
It was this act that gained the ancient dragon soul's approval within the Snow Jade Crown, providing protection and enabling his resurrection.

"The Snow Jade Crown, how beautiful."

At this moment, Yu Xiaogang, unknowingly, had approached Yu Yuanzhen, his eyes filled with fascination at the sight of the crown in his hands.

"You cannot touch it, or you will be repulsed."

Yu Yuanzhen frowned, warning Yu Xiaogang coldly.

"Father, I don't want the Snow Jade Crown, I just want to touch it."

Obsessed, Yu Xiaogang had already reached out his hand, "Just touching it shouldn't be a problem, right?"

However.

A flash of golden light from the crown, before he could finish his sentence, sent him flying.

"Thump."

Yu Xiaogang hit the ground and coughed up blood.

"How could this happen?"

Shocked, Yu Xiaogang wondered.

What kind of thing is this, that even touching it is forbidden?

"I already told you, you cannot touch it."

"Not just you, anyone who isn't approved by it cannot touch it."

Yu Yuanzhen glanced at Yu Xiaogang, thinking to himself, you reap what you sow.

This was the consequence of not heeding advice.

"Father, I'm sorry, I was rash." Yu Xiaogang quickly got up from the ground and knelt before Yu Yuanzhen.

"No more such incidents."

Yu Yuanzhen huffed coldly and then ignored Yu Xiaogang.

Then, under Yu Xiaogang's gaze, Yu Yuanzhen also slowly knelt down and raised the Snow Jade Crown high.

"Ancestors above."

"I, your unworthy descendant Yu Yuanzhen, earnestly seek your assistance to slay our powerful enemy."

Yu Yuanzhen was sincere.

After finishing his plea, he closed his eyes and slowly placed the Snow Jade Crown on his head.

Immediately, a powerful surge of soul force erupted from Yu Yuanzhen.

Yu Xiaogang couldn't withstand the force and was blown away.

Yet, he was not frightened but delighted, his face filled with joy, "Father's cultivation is beginning to recover!"

(End of Chapter)

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