Starting with Check-In Sacred Body of the Ancients-Chapter 88: Sign-in Four-Star Reward, Ancient Saint Weapon, the Secrets of the Four Great Ancient Kingdoms

Chapter 88 - 88: Sign-in Four-Star Reward, Ancient Saint Weapon, the Secrets of the Four Great Ancient Kingdoms

Hearing this, the Vermilion Bird Ruler's expression also became very grave.

To be able to make the three great ancient kingdoms submit, and to possess such terrifying power, the identity and origin of that "Young Master" were clearly not low.

However, the thought of Jun Xiaoyao being present put the Vermilion Bird Ruler's mind at ease.

No matter how great that Young Master's identity was, could it compare to Jun Xiaoyao's?

No matter how strong his backing was, could it compare to the Desolate Ancient Jun family?

Therefore, the Vermilion Bird Ruler was not worried at all.

"Alright, let's return to the imperial palace first. I do have some matters to ask you about," Jun Xiaoyao said.

On one hand, he wanted to go to the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom's imperial palace to sign in.

On the other hand, he also wanted to inquire about some things.

"Yes, Divine Son, please!"

The Vermilion Bird Ruler personally led the way.

Jun Xiaoyao stepped onto the golden chariot and followed behind.

"Sigh, it just got warmed up, and it's already over," Jun Zhangjian said, twisting his wrists.

He and the other Sequences had also joined the battle earlier.

"It won't end that easily. I'm afraid they will return in a few days," Jun Linglong said.

She possessed the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart, was intelligent, and knew that the "Young Master" behind the three great ancient kingdoms would definitely not let this matter rest.

"Hmph, so what if they come? Can they possibly stir up any waves in front of the Young Master?" Jun Wanjie sneered.

Before the Desolate Ancient Jun family, even a dragon must coil, and a tiger must prostrate!

Next, Jun Xiaoyao also entered the imperial capital.

All the citizens of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom knelt and kowtowed to Jun Xiaoyao.

Countless cheers and voices praising Jun Xiaoyao spread in all directions.

Jun Xiaoyao's expression was very calm.

These people regarded him as a savior, as a kind-hearted saint.

In reality, he was merely protecting a chess piece in his hand.

However, such a good reputation gained for free was better than nothing.

After all, many prodigies were already saying that Jun Xiaoyao was a devil.

Jun Xiaoyao also needed to shape his image a little; he wasn't some devil.

At most, he just rather enjoyed harvesting leeks. (TN: "Harvesting leeks" is a metaphor for taking advantage of others, especially those weaker or less experienced.)

Upon stepping into the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom's imperial palace, a system notification sounded in Jun Xiaoyao's mind.

"Ding, arrived at the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom Imperial Palace. Sign in?"

"Sign in," Jun Xiaoyao thought silently.

"Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a four-star reward, Ancient Saint Weapon, Guqin, Fengming Qishan!" (TN: Guqin is a traditional Chinese stringed instrument. Fengming Qishan translates to "Phoenix Cry at Mount Qi.")

After the system's voice faded, Jun Xiaoyao immediately sensed it.

Within his spatial artifact, a crimson, gold-gilded guqin had appeared.

The entire guqin had a slender design, with patterns of phoenixes and landscapes on its surface, and dark gold trim, appearing understatedly luxurious and possessing inner substance.

The seven strings were all crimson crystal in color, looking extremely magnificent, dazzling, and very eye-catching.

"It's actually a qin," Jun Xiaoyao mused.

Was the system trying to make him cultivate his moral character and disposition?

However, the grade of this guqin was a rare Ancient Saint Weapon, so it wasn't some ordinary item.

Ordinary Saints mostly used Ancient Saint Weapons.

Moreover, this Fengming Qishan was clearly not just for leisurely enjoyment.

Previously, Jun Xiaoyao's mysterious Dao Protector had transformed qin notes into killing blades, capable of severely injuring even Saints with ease.

Therefore, the power of this Fengming Qishan qin, even as a weapon, could not be underestimated.

"Not a bad deal," Jun Xiaoyao thought to himself.

He had just casually signed in, and the system had given him an Ancient Saint Weapon for free.

"It seems I can play the qin when I have nothing to do in the future. Fortunately, I heard some famous tunes in my previous life, so I haven't forgotten them," Jun Xiaoyao thought.

"Divine Son, what's wrong?" The Vermilion Bird Ruler asked when he saw Jun Xiaoyao standing still.

"Nothing, let's go," Jun Xiaoyao said.

Afterward, the Vermilion Bird Ruler led Jun Xiaoyao into a luxurious building.

Jun Xiaoyao let Jun Zhangjian and the others go rest on their own.

Within the entire building, only Jun Xiaoyao, the Vermilion Bird Ruler, and Bai Yu'er remained.

Jun Xiaoyao said, "I have a matter to ask you about."

"Divine Son, please speak," the Vermilion Bird Ruler said respectfully.

"Do your Four Great Ancient Kingdoms have any historical secrets?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.

Hearing this, the Vermilion Bird Ruler pondered for a moment and then said, "To be honest, according to historical records, the predecessors of our Four Great Ancient Kingdoms were an ancient imperial dynasty close to an immortal force, named the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom."

"The founder of the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom was a Supreme expert named the Four Symbols Supreme. And the founders of our Four Great Ancient Kingdoms, the Azure Dragon Perfected Man, the White Tiger Perfected Man, the Vermilion Bird Perfected Man, and the Black Tortoise Perfected Man, were the four disciples of that Four Symbols Supreme."

The Vermilion Bird Ruler's explanation made Jun Xiaoyao raise his eyebrows slightly.

He hadn't expected the Four Great Ancient Kingdoms to have such historical origins.

"In that case, the Azure Dragon Ruler's goal should be to unify the Four Great Ancient Kingdoms, make them become the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom again, and then make himself the ruler," Jun Xiaoyao guessed.

"However, what is the purpose of that Young Master behind him? Is it merely to control the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom?" Jun Xiaoyao felt puzzled.

Hearing this, Bai Yu'er bit her lip slightly and said, "Lord Divine Son, Yu'er has a guess."

"Oh? Let's hear it," Jun Xiaoyao said.

"Yu'er thinks that the Young Master behind them probably wants to gather the bronze compass components from the Four Great Ancient Kingdoms," Bai Yu'er said.

"Bronze compass components?" Jun Xiaoyao's gaze was inscrutable.

The Vermilion Bird Ruler then explained.

It turned out that the Four Symbols Supreme, who founded the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom, had once accidentally obtained a bronze compass.

That bronze compass was connected to a great secret.

Later, this news somehow leaked out, and many powerful experts wanted to seize the compass from the Four Symbols Supreme.

The Four Symbols Supreme was besieged and severely injured.

He then secretly divided the bronze compass into four parts and gave them to his four disciples, namely the Azure Dragon Perfected Man and the others.

Later, the four disciples each founded a kingdom, which are the current Four Great Ancient Kingdoms.

That one-fourth of the bronze compass component thus became an ancient artifact passed down through generations in the Four Great Ancient Kingdoms.

"Let me see that component," Jun Xiaoyao said lightly.

The Vermilion Bird Ruler nodded obediently.

If it were anyone else who dared to eye the bronze compass component, the Vermilion Bird Ruler would have slapped them away long ago.

But when Jun Xiaoyao asked, he presented it without hesitation.

The moment Jun Xiaoyao saw the component, a hint of surprise appeared in the depths of his eyes.

Because he discovered that the material of the bronze compass component was identical to the bronze fragment from the wooden box he had found earlier.

And that bronze fragment was related to the Bronze Immortal Hall, one of the Seven Unfathomables.

"So that's how it is. I understand now. No wonder the Four Symbols Supreme was besieged. This bronze compass is indeed connected to a great secret, the Bronze Immortal Hall!"

Jun Xiaoyao thought to himself.

This was definitely a great secret.

He now understood what that Young Master's purpose was.

He must have also known that the bronze compass was related to the Bronze Immortal Hall.

"This compass is interesting," Jun Xiaoyao said, toying with it.

The Vermilion Bird Ruler, observing his expression, immediately said, "Since the Divine Son likes it, then it is gifted to the Divine Son."

Jun Xiaoyao nodded with satisfaction. This Vermilion Bird Ruler was quite discerning.

"The other three components are presumably already in that Young Master's hands. Now, even if he doesn't come looking for trouble, this Divine Son will have to find trouble with him..."

Jun Xiaoyao showed his usual smile.

But Jun Zhangjian and others who were familiar with this smile knew.

This smile meant that Jun Xiaoyao was about to start harvesting leeks again...

(End of this Chapter)