Yuan Zun: The Ancestral Dragon

The underground palace was completely silent Su Youwei watched the light screen in shock. Only when the light screen faded a long time later did they finally return to their senses.

"What a cruel punishment. To think that he would annihilate all life within an eighty thousand mile radius." Su Youwei's voice was somewhat downcast, "All because geniuses from their Sacred race died here." The actions of this so-called Sacred race were just too tyrannical and heartless.

"It seems that the images in the crystal were recorded when the Battle Puppet Sect was wiped out."

Muttered Zhou Yuan before he once again carefully opened the second jade case.

Swish!

The instant he opened the case, a flash of black-white light suddenly shot out, its speed akin to lightning.

The black-white light arrived and flew into the spot between Su Youwei's brows.

Meanwhile, Su Youwei's body trembled a little as she felt the area between her brows with her hand and hurriedly said, "I'm fine your Highness!"

Yaoyao also walked over at this moment and observed Su Youwei for a while, before she spoke, "Check your Qi Dwelling."

Su Youwei nodded. She closed her eyes as her mind sunk into her Qi Dwelling. After a while, she finally sensed something different.

A black-white glimmer floated within her Qi Dwelling. At closer inspection, one would discover a silhouette of a sword within the black-white light. On the sword were two barely discernible ancient words.

"Yangming Sword."

The sword silhouette vibrated as an astonishing aura pulsed from it. However, the entire sword was dim as if its energy had been completely depleted.

Su Youwei opened her eyes and said in an amazed voice, "A sword has appeared in my Qi Dwelling."

Yaoyao thought for a bit and said, "An object capable of being kept in the Qi Dwelling is likely a Heaven-tier Genesis Weapon."

"Heaven tier Genesis Weapon?" Su Youwei's little mouth hung slightly open. One would not be able to find a single Genesis Weapon of this tier even in the entire Great Zhou Empire. Yet, such an object had somehow burrowed into her Qi Dwelling?

After being shocked for a while, Su Youwei nervously looked towards Zhou Yuan and said, "Your Highness, maybe I should try to expel it?"

Such a precious treasure would likely be a huge help to Zhou Yuan.

Yaoyao let out a soft chuckle. "Genesis Weapons that have reached the Heaven level have a consciousness of their own and will choose their masters. This Yangming Sword has likely chosen you as its host due to its Yin Yang attribute."

"Even if you manage to retrieve it from your Qi Dwelling, Zhou Yuan will not be able to subdue it. Forcing it to submit will do no good."

Zhou Yuan's lips cracked open into a grin as he said, "This is your blessing, there is no need to force it out."

Although a Heaven Genesis Weapon was rare, there was no regret in Zhou Yuan. As the saying goes, only what suited oneself was the most powerful after all. Moreover, the fact that Su Youwei had been able to get a Heaven Genesis Weapon was something that made him rather happy.

After all, landing in Su Youwei's hands was countless times better than landing in the hands of an enemy.

"Can you summon the Yangming Sword for us to see?" Zhou Yuan was instead more interested in the strength of this Heaven Genesis Weapon. Although his Heavenly Yuan Brush used to be a Sacred Genesis Weapon, only its 4th rune had been awakened. Hence, it had only reached the level of a Quasi Heaven Genesis Weapon level.

In comparison, if news of such a Heaven Genesis Weapon spread, let alone the Alpha-Origin experts of the Great Zhou Empire, even the experts from other empires would flood towards this place. After all, a Heaven Genesis Weapon would raise one's battle power to an astonishing level.

Su Youwei tried for a while but ultimately shook her head. "The sword seems to have fallen into a dormant state and cannot be summoned for now."

Zhou Yuan felt some regret after hearing this but did not insist. Instead, his gaze turned towards the third jade case.

His Future treasure Silver Shadow was present there.

This time, Zhou Yuan was even more careful. Genesis Qi circulated within him and he prepared the best he could before very carefully lifting the lid of the third jade case.

When the case was fully open the trio finally saw a silver ball lying within it.

Yaoyao analyzed it as interest emerged in her eyes. "What a marvelous thing. There seem to be many Genesis Runes within the liquid."

"Inscribe Genesis Runes on liquid?" Su Youwei was likewise full of amazement. Just how good did one need to be to achieve such a feat?

Zhou Yuan just dripped a drop of blood on it.

The trio's eyes were tightly fixed onto the ball as the drop of blood swiftly fused into the silver liquid.

Buzz!

Light suddenly surged within the silver liquid as it slowly rose into the air. Silver water flowed downwards and gradually transformed into a set of silver battle armor that covered every part of the body.

Genesis Runes flickered on the battle armor, making it appear rather mysterious.

It gave off a formidable and cold aura, every part seemingly filled with killing intent, while a faint pressure spread, causing one's heart to beat a little faster.

"So Cool, It is a transforming battle armor!"

"This is not a battle armor, but a battle puppet."

"Battle puppet?" Su Youwei was taken aback.

"The Battle Puppet Sect does have some ability. To think that they managed to create a battle puppet of this level." There was some admiration in Yaoyao's voice.

"If I am not wrong, this battle puppet does not function independently, but fuses with a person and operates as a support of sorts, giving the wielder astonishing power."

"To fuse human and battle puppet, tch tch, this Battle Puppet Sect dares to innovate."

Yaoyao instructed, "Touch it with your hand."

Zhou Yuan touched it with his finger.

Rumble!

The moment Zhou Yuan's finger came into contact with the battle armor, the latter swiftly began to dissolve, transforming into a silver liquid that began to flow along Zhou Yuan's finger towards his arm.

In a short span of a few breaths, the silver liquid had completely covered Zhou Yuan's entire body.

After covering his body, the silver liquid began to solidify and the silver armor from before swiftly emerged on his body.

The tightly shut eyes of the silver battle armor suddenly opened. Silver light seemed to flow within them as a cry of surprise emerged from its mouth, "What a magical battle puppet!"

Although the voice was a little different, it had originated from Zhou Yuan.

"I feel that I've become terrifying powerful." Zhou Yuan was very happy. The silver battle armor was tightly wrapped around his body, and he could control this battle puppet as if it were his own body.

The two had truly fused and were in perfect harmony.

The most shocking thing for Zhou Yuan, however, was that he now seemed to have become overwhelmingly powerful.

The silver battle armor had bestowed an astonishing amount of power on him.

As he felt the violently surging power, Zhou Yuan could not help but want to give it a try. Hence, he suddenly clenched his hand and the silver battle armor's sharp hand also closed immediately.

Zhou Yuan went down on one knee and sent a fierce punch at the ground below.

Boom!

This punch caused the entire underground palace to shake violently. Next, Zhou Yuan watched in shock as a giant crack grew on the ground in front of him, extending to multiple cracks akin to the shell of a tortoise.

Zhou Yuan joyfully cried out, "Such power. This punch is comparable to the attack of an Alpha-Origin expert!"

"I can last for about an hour or 2 before my spirit is exhausted."

"That is amazing Your Highness, Su Youwei said while looking at Zhou Yuan with some admiration.

"It is possible due to your cultivation of Spirit to the Early Corporeal stage, If it is stronger you would be able to use it for longer periods.", Yaoyao said with some admiration.

"If you become more proficient in Genesis Runes in the future, you may even make it even stronger."

Yaoyao stared at the silver ball as she sighed in admiration, "It possesses the ability to grow, a trait that other battle puppets are unable to match. This is why I said that the Battle Puppet Sect does have some ability."

"I'll call you Silver Shadow." Zhou Yuan smiled at the silver ball. A unique existence such as itself deserved a proper name.

As if hearing Zhou Yuan's words, a silver glow emerged from the silver ball.

Zhou Yuan returned the silver ball to the jade case, before very carefully keeping it in his Universe bag.

Subsequently, they searched the underground palace again but did not find anything else. Though this was the case, Zhou Yuan and Su Youwei were already very satisfied with their haul, while Yaoyao did not care at all.

Since they had already obtained the treasures of the underground palace, Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Let's go."

The trio left the underground palace, the bronze doors closing behind them as the Genesis Rune boundary was gradually restored. Zhou Yuan gazed at the boundary that had closed itself once again as worry faded from his heart. When they returned to Great Zhou City, he would tell Zhou Qing to send men to manage this place. Once they were able to take control of these battle puppets, the power of the Great Zhou royal clan would soar.

Now Zhou Yuan had 3 Genesis Items, Heavenly Yuan Brush, Silver shadow, and the damaged silver ring found on the tree of Jade infant Fruit.

After Yaoyao repairs the silver ring it could strengthen and nourish one's soul and is very beneficial for divine soul cultivation.

It would also make sure that Zhou Yuan reaches the Middle Corporeal stage before he reaches the Cangxuan Sect.

The Zhou Yuan trio exited the underground palace and met up with Wei Canglan and the rest outside the ruins.

Upon seeing that the trio were safe and sound, Wei Canglan, Lu Tieshan, and the rest breathed a sigh of relief. Only the Black Venom King felt that it was rather unfortunate, but did not dare to show his true feelings.

"Black Venom King, you should have some influence in Blackwater, right?" Zhou Yuan was all smiles as he stared at the respectful face of the Black Venom King. Zhou Yuan was aware that the latter was a ruthless character and would not submit to him willingly, but he did not mind. As long as the Spirit Locking Rune jade was in his hands, there was nothing that the Black Venom King could do.

The Black Venom King hastily responded, "Is there anything your Highness needs me to do? Few dare to challenge my authority in Black Venom City."

Zhou Yuan chuckled. "Since that is so, send some men to the valley from earlier and make sure no one enters."

There were an enormous number of battle puppets in the underground palace. This was an extremely formidable force. Although the Genesis Rune boundary could stop intruders, Zhou Yuan still wanted to have some people around as insurance.

Moreover, in the chaotic Blackwater, the influence of Black Venom City was greater than the Great Zhou Empire.

Zhou Yuan then looked towards Wei Canglan and said, "Great general, now that the Fire Spirit Grain has landed in the hands of the royal clan, Qi Manor will not let this matter rest. I'm afraid that Qi Manor will begin their rebellion soon."

Respect emerged on Wei Canglan's solemn face as he looked at Zhou Yuan and declared in a solemn voice, "Don't worry your Highness, as the great general of the Great Zhou Empire, I must put down all rebels!"

Lu Tieshan and the rest were overjoyed when they heard Wei Canglan state his position. When they looked towards Zhou Yuan again, their eyes were filled with both admiration and reverence. His majesty had been unable to solve the Wei Canglan issue even after so many years, but who could have imagined that Zhou Yuan would earn the full support of the great general mere months after arriving at Canglan County?

Zhou Yuan was not surprised by Wei Canglan's decision. The past royal clan had been in decline and relied solely on Zhou Qing to uphold the situation. Unfortunately, he was kept in check by Qi Yuan at all times, allowing Wei Canglan to reign freely over Canglan County. Things however had now begun to change and Zhou Yuan clearly understood the power he currently possessed at his side, power that Wei Canglan also knew very well now.

Such power was enough to threaten the great general's faction.

Dignity originated from power. Since the royal clan possessed power again, dignity would naturally follow suit. As long as Wei Canglan was not a fool, he should understand his status and what he should do.

The future Great Zhou Empire would likely no longer permit the great general to ignore royal decrees.

Wei Canglan said, "Your Highness, I will follow you back to Great Zhou City and have an audience with his majesty, while Qingqing will reorganize the Canglan Army. If Qi Manor tries anything funny, the Canglan Army will move out immediately."

"That will be better." Zhou Yuan smiled and nodded. The act of following him to Great Zhou City alone was in itself a display of Wei Canglan's current stance.

"Then I will stay behind in Blackwater to help Your Highness keep an eye on the other factions here, to prevent them from causing additional trouble if the Great Zhou Empire falls into chaos."

Zhou Yuan smiled thinly as he looked toward the Black Venom King. "Given your strength, it would be a waste of talent for you to stay behind in Blackwater. So you will also follow me to Great Zhou City."

If Qi Manor started a rebellion, it would be a world-shaking affair. And the Wu dynasty will also send reinforcements, Hence, Zhou Yuan would never allow an Alpha-Origin expert such as the Black Venom King to hide in Blackwater.

The Black Venom King had a pained look on his face. How could he not know that following Zhou Yuan to Great Zhou City most likely meant that he would surely be dispatched to the risky vanguard once the fighting started?

However, Zhou Yuan possessed the Spirit Locking jade, thus the Black Venom King could not object.

"Let's go, there is no time to lose. Quickly return to Great Zhou City!"

Zhou Yuan raised his head and looked towards the direction of Great Zhou City as iciness surged in his eyes.

Qi Manor, you've acted so arrogantly for so many years. Now, it is time for you lot to die.

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Several days later.

Great Zhou City, Qi Manor.

Crash!

A teacup smashed into the ground and shattered to pieces as Qi Yuan abruptly stood up. His expression was twisted in rage as he stared at the kneeling Qi Ling before him and howled in disbelief, "What did you say?! Qi Hao was killed by Zhou Yuan?! And the Fire Spirit Grain was taken by them?!"

His younger son Qi Yue had already died due to an outbreak of unknown poison in his body.

With an ashen face, Qi Ling trembled as he spoke, "Your servant does not know how Zhou Yuan did it, but first young master and all his guards have died Your Majesty, they died a day after Zhou Yuan and his Entourage arrived."

Zhou Yuan had a little beast at his side that had the strength of the Alpha-Origin stage, and even the giant battle puppet python was destroyed by it."

"What?!" Qi Yuan's pupils shrank. He had not heard this information before.

"Moreover, the girl in green at Zhou Yuan's side is extremely proficient in the art of Genesis Runes and can draw grade 4 Genesis Runes!"

Qi Yuan's five fingers tightly clenched into a fist as his complexion turned ashen. "Impossible! If the royal clan possessed such power, they would have taken action against Qi Manor long ago!"

Qi Ling hastily said, "Everything your servant has said is true!"

Qi Yuan's expression fluctuated indeterminately. He knew that there was no need for Qi Ling to lie about such things, as such, they were likely true.

But this only confused Qi Yuan even more. After all, he had been closely monitoring the royal clan all this time, and clearly understood just how much power they had. How did an Alpha-Origin Genesis Beast and a master proficient in grade 4 Genesis Runes suddenly appear?

Qi Ling urgently said, "My lord, the royal clan's power has risen dramatically and even Wei Canglan has sided with them. If we wait till they arrive at Great Zhou City, they will surely link up with Zhou Qing and attack us. We need to think of a countermeasure as soon as possible!"

Qi Yuan's expression turned stormy. He slowly sat down as a vicious look flashed across his face.

"It seems that I have indeed underestimated Zhou Qing. I originally believed that the only route left for the royal clan was to slowly die off. Who could have imagined that he would be able to create such a reversal!"

Qi Yuan's voice was chillingly cold. "However, such power might have been able to threaten me a year ago. But now, it won't be so easy for them."

"Fortunately for us, thanks to that little bastard's deeds, his reputation has already spread to the ears of the Great Wu Empire's crown prince. The noble prince dislikes such news to sully his ears and has increased the support given to us, clearly intending on using us to eliminate that little bastard."

Cold light flashed in Qi Yuan's eyes, his hand slamming onto the table as he decisively said, "We'll leave Great Zhou City and head back to Qi County. I originally planned on allowing Zhou Qing to enjoy some peace for a few years, but since they are so intent on courting death, I will grant them their wish!"

He stood up, his eyes dripping with venom, his expression turning sinister as a demon as he turned towards the direction of the royal palace.

"Little brat Zhou Yuan, because of you both my sons died, I will make sure your entire family is buried together with you!"

As his words faded, he had already walked out of the room, with Qi Ling following behind.

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