"Brother Yu Xuan, I absolutely didn't mean that…"
Yang Hong's expression was also somewhat awkward.
Although he indeed harbored such thoughts, being exposed like this was tantamount to a slap in the face.
The various Prodigy Cultivators around were also discussing animatedly, looking at Yang Hong with doubt, sarcasm, and ridicule.
This made Yang Hong feel utterly mortified.
However, Jun Xiaoyao suddenly said indifferently, "There's no need for that. I didn't say there was anything wrong with this brother."
"This is nothing. I imagine the Sacred Son Xuanyuan of Xuanyuan Sacred Ground wouldn't mind, right?"
Upon hearing this, Sacred Son Xuanyuan hurriedly cupped his hands and said with a fawning smile, "Jun Xiaoyao Young Lord is joking. My friend and the Young Lord's friend were simply misunderstanding."
As long as Yang Hong had no relation to Jun Xiaoyao, Sacred Son Xuanyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
"Since it's a misunderstanding, let's leave it at that. Let's go in," Jun Xiaoyao waved his hand casually.
Crown Prince Yu Xuan, Princess Yuxian, and others followed closely behind.
As for Yang Hong, he stood rooted to the spot, his body trembling slightly.
He naturally had no face to follow them anymore.
With his head bowed, Yang Hong's expression was incredibly sinister.
And he didn't notice that a brand had quietly fallen upon him.
A profound glint flashed in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes.
With Yang Hong's cultivation, he naturally couldn't detect the Soul brand he had left behind.
Although Jun Xiaoyao didn't sense the aura of a Qi Luck Dragon on Yang Hong.
He always felt that this shouldn't be a coincidence.
So, he first left a brand, laying a trap.
Even if it turned out to be a misunderstanding in the end, he would suffer no loss.
Subsequently, Jun Xiaoyao was surrounded by stars, entering the Slanting Moon Building.
And that Sacred Son Xuanyuan, with a fawning face, led the way, completely devoid of the demeanor of a top Prodigy from the Southern Heaven Domain?
It wasn't until Jun Xiaoyao and the others entered the Slanting Moon Building.
Only then did Yang Hong raise his face.
He said nothing, his figure breaking through the Void Realm and departing.
It wasn't until he had left Slanting Moon City that Yang Hong roared.
"Hateful, how could I, Yang Hong, ever suffer such humiliation!"
Yang Hong let out a long howl towards the sky.
Lamenting that he was born at the wrong time.
Originally, as the Dao Child of the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect, he should have had limitless prospects.
But now, he had fallen to such a state.
He couldn't stay in the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect any longer.
Even if Xuanyuan Sacred Ground didn't target him, other forces would, to divide up the remaining value.
And before, the reason Yang Hong befriended Crown Prince Yu Xuan and others was because he was looking for a retreat for himself, hoping to join the Inheritance Academy.
But now, this path was also blocked.
"Yun Clan Young Master Jun Xiaoyao, I have no grievances with you, yet you treat me with such difficulty and embarrass me!" Yang Hong's teeth were almost ground to dust.
He didn't care whether his motives were pure.
He only blamed Jun Xiaoyao for exposing his true self.
And just at this moment.
Suddenly, a voice entered his ear.
"Yang Hong, Dao Child of the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect."
"Hmm, who?!"
Yang Hong's gaze swept sharply, his expression wary.
Then, he saw the Black-robed person standing in the Void Realm.
His body was enveloped by a robe, making his appearance indistinguishable.
"Who are you?" Yang Hong asked with a frown.
"No need to be so wary, I pose absolutely no threat to Your Excellency," the Black-robed person said.
"May I ask Your Excellency's purpose?" Yang Hong asked.
"I merely feel that the decline of the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect is somewhat regrettable."
"Don't you wish to revitalize the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect again?" the Black-robed person retorted.
"That's easier said than done," Yang Hong shook his head slightly.
The Black-robed person then said, "Aren't you curious about the Forbidden Ground where the Holy Dragon Ancient Sect's high-ranking members perished?"
"Perhaps the Opportunity that can revitalize your Holy Dragon Ancient Sect lies within that Forbidden Ground."
Yang Hong's eyes narrowed, saying, "That kind of place is not somewhere I can set foot."
"I can help you," the Black-robed person said.
"Why would you help me?" Yang Hong asked.
He wasn't that naive.
"Heh, I presume you have quite a few grievances with that Yun Clan Young Master, don't you?" the Black-robed person said.
Yang Hong remained silent, but he clearly acquiesced.
"I'm the same, so our goals are aligned. Why can't we cooperate?" the Black-robed person said.
Yang Hong frowned slightly.
To be honest, anyone would be suspicious and feel that this Black-robed person had ulterior motives.
But Yang Hong was indeed somewhat at his wit's end now.
Like a headless fly.
Instead of scurrying around aimlessly, it would be better to take a risk.
"That works," Yang Hong nodded slightly.
However, he was clearly still wary in his heart, not naive enough to trust directly.
"Straightforward," the Black-robed person also smiled.
But they both knew how fragile such a relationship was.
…
Slanting Moon City, within the Slanting Moon Building.
Jun Xiaoyao's arrival undoubtedly stirred up countless commotions.
Many Prodigies went to pay their respects out of admiration.
Jun Xiaoyao also behaved very naturally and calmly, without any arrogance or putting on airs.
This indeed garnered favor from many Prodigies.
"Jun Xiaoyao Young Lord, with the upcoming Boundary Meet, we hope the Young Lord can offer us some guidance."
"After all, with the Young Lord's Prodigy talent, a casual remark from him would be golden advice and greatly beneficial to us."
Sacred Son Xuanyuan of Xuanyuan Sacred Ground, at this moment, seemed to have transformed into a bootlicker, going to extreme lengths to fawn.
But no one despised him.
If it were anyone else, they would grovel even more intensely.
"Of course, as the younger generation, we naturally need to communicate more to grow rapidly and face future crises," Jun Xiaoyao smiled.
Seeing Jun Xiaoyao's broad-mindedness and demeanor, all the Prodigies present were completely awestruck.
And then, a few days later, Slanting Moon City became incredibly lively.
Because the Boundary Meet had officially begun.
Some well-known Prodigies also arrived.
From the Human Emperor Palace, someone had indeed come.
But it wasn't Chu Xiao, who was at the center of the storm, but the Holy Maiden of the Human Emperor Palace, Song Miaoyu.
"The Human Emperor Palace actually dared to send someone. Do they not think they've lost enough face?"
Many people looked at the Human Emperor Palace's people and secretly exchanged whispers.
But Song Miaoyu's gaze was calm, as if she hadn't heard anything.
Next, the Boundary Meet was held.
In the past, when the Boundary Meet opened, it was always a fierce Dragon-and-Tiger struggle, with Prodigies competing.
But this session was somewhat peculiar; the atmosphere was different.
Everyone's gaze was fixed on Jun Xiaoyao.
His radiance alone overshadowed all the Prodigies at the Boundary Meet.
One could say that unless the Three Sovereigns inheritors appeared, there were truly few Prodigies who could contend with Jun Xiaoyao.
However, on another note.
The Human Emperor Heir, Chu Xiao, had already suffered a setback and lost great face.
His prestige, if not plummeting, had certainly been greatly diminished, making it impossible for others to feel more reverence and admiration.
It was also about eighty percent certain that the Earth Emperor Successor was Jun Xiaoyao's younger sister.
The Human Emperor Heir and the Earth Emperor Successor posed no threat to Jun Xiaoyao's status.
Only the Heavenly Emperor Successor, who had yet to emerge, remained mysterious, sparking curiosity and anticipation.
Many speculated whether the Heavenly Emperor Successor, if he were to emerge, would have the ability to contend with the Yun Clan Young Master?