In the blink of an eye, more than half a year passed.

The previously sensational Shangqiu Sacred City gradually calmed down.

However, every day many celestial prides visited outside the private courtyard of Celestial Maiden Yuan.

Even many traveling female cultivators purposely came here to see if they could get a chance to see the legendary Divine Son.

But to their disappointment, there was no movement in the courtyard where Jun Xiaoyao was in seclusion.

These female cultivators were not discouraged either; as fervent fans of Jun Xiaoyao, they stayed in Shangqiu Sacred City just to catch a glimpse of him.

During this time, Biling completely bonded with Taiyin Jade Rabbit, Lu Renjia, and others, becoming familiar with one another.

On this day, the long-silent courtyard suddenly came to life.

Rumble!

Heaven and Earth trembled as many cultivators were shocked to find that the entire Spiritual Qi of Shangqiu Ancient Star was converging towards the courtyard where Jun Xiaoyao was.

Above the courtyard, a terrifying storm of Spiritual Qi formed like a Cyan Dragon, piercing the Star Universe!

Many cultivators had never witnessed such a scene in their lifetime.

"Heavens, even if it were a Supreme Venerable cultivating, it would be nothing more than this!" some exclaimed in shock.

Celestial Maiden Yuan, Biling, Taiyin Jade Rabbit, Lu Renjia, and others also sensed the commotion and came out to investigate.

"The young master is finally coming out!" Taiyin Jade Rabbit clapped and laughed.

Celestial Maiden Yuan also breathed a slight sigh of relief; she was truly afraid Jun Xiaoyao would remain in seclusion for years and miss the opening of the Tai'e Temple.

Biling's wondrous eyes also held a trace of anticipation.

She hoped Jun Xiaoyao would exit seclusion and take her back to the Celestial Nether Ancient Star.

The storm of Spiritual Qi spanned across the firmament, visible even in the Star Universe.

The surrounding stars were affected by the vibration, continuously quaking, and then fell one by one like meteors.

This scene was incredibly astonishing and could be said to rival a Supreme Venerable's breakthrough.

"Could it be that the Jun Family's Divine Son is about to break through to Saint King?"

"That may not be; there are no Thunder Tribulations descending," someone responded.

"But there is Immortal Intent permeating. Could it be that the Jun Family's Divine Son is about to condense another strand of Immortal Aura?" some celestial prides speculated.

"I heard before that the Jun Family's Divine Son had already condensed five strands of Immortal Aura. If so, doesn't that make it six?"

Thinking of this, all cultivators couldn't help but shiver.

Six Dao Immortal Qi is a level even most taboos cannot reach.

Yet they did not know that Jun Xiaoyao had actually already cultivated eight strands of Immortal Aura.

The latter three strands of Immortal Aura were condensed during the refining of the Immortal Embryo, unknown to the outside world.

Amidst the attention of the crowd, a figure directly left the courtyard and rose into the sky.

Jun Xiaoyao's white robes fluttered in the wind, his divine demeanor handsome and beautiful.

With a clear whistle, the storm of Spiritual Qi spanning the Star Universe for ten thousand miles gathered towards him, absorbed by him.

A strand of Immortal Aura imbued with Life and Death Intent appeared, coiling around his body like a great dragon.

Life and Death Immortal Qi, converge!

As this strand of Immortal Aura condensed, from within Jun Xiaoyao's body came the sound of a grand bell and a great drum, Dao Sound shook the world.

With this strand of Life and Death Immortal Qi, Jun Xiaoyao had condensed nine strands of Immortal Aura.

Nine is the ultimate number.

The number of grand proliferation, forty-nine in total.

The Emperor is also called the Venerable Emperor.

Nine surpasses the heavens.

It can be said, Jun Xiaoyao has truly reached a certain extreme.

Even the Ancient Great Emperor, Ancient Emperor, and Immortal Holy Spirits may not reach this step.

"What's going on? Why do I feel the Jun Family's Divine Son is about to feather and ascend?"

"I think so too; that Dao Sound is so profound, it seems to be about to make people attain Dao!"

From all directions, many celestial prides looked up in admiration at the figure standing in the Star Universe, like a true immortal in white.

Many female cultivators were so excited they almost fainted.

Their long waiting was not in vain, as they witnessed an unparalleled scene of Jun Xiaoyao.

That Dao Sound also caused many cultivators to sit cross-legged on the spot, as if on the verge of enlightenment.

"Six Dao Immortal Qi?" Celestial Maiden Yuan also took a deep breath, her beautifully shaped chest rising and falling, stirring up a lovely wave.

No matter how highly she regarded Jun Xiaoyao.

Jun Xiaoyao could always exceed her expectations once more.

Feeling the world-shaking power of Jun Xiaoyao, Celestial Maiden Yuan's eyes flickered darkly, revealing a thoughtful expression.

Here, Jun Xiaoyao's body slightly trembled, suppressing the anomaly.

Should the nine strands of Immortal Aura be revealed, it would absolutely shock the entire Ultimate Ancient Road, causing even taboo celestial prides to tremble.

But Jun Xiaoyao was indifferent, not feeling this was anything remarkable at all.

"Limits are meant to be broken; nine strands of Immortal Aura are not my end." Jun Xiaoyao felt no pride.

He absorbed the Life and Death Immortal Qi into his body, his whole demeanor calmed, and all anomalies and Dao Sounds dissipated as Heaven and Earth returned to clarity.

Some celestial prides, sitting cross-legged on the ground, experienced a shake in their bodies, directly breaking through a small realm.

They were elated, all respectfully cupping their hands towards Jun Xiaoyao.

Jun Xiaoyao descended slowly.

Taiyin Jade Rabbit was the first to rush up, pouncing into Jun Xiaoyao's embrace without hesitation, nuzzling him like a pet.

"Young master, you've been in seclusion for so long, you haven't petted me; I feel lonely too." Taiyin Jade Rabbit murmured.

"Alright then, I'll make it up to you later." Jun Xiaoyao rubbed Taiyin Jade Rabbit's ears and head.

As if merely raising a pet.

Biling watched this scene with a subtle hint of envy in her wondrous eyes.

Celestial Maiden Yuan stepped forward, glanced at Jun Xiaoyao, and charmingly said, "In just half a year, the Divine Son has again condensed a strand of Immortal Qi. Now with six strands, Lord Divine Son is absolutely top-tier among the taboos."

"It's nothing special," Jun Xiaoyao replied.

He didn't correct her mistake of himself having nine strands of Immortal Aura.

Because from start to finish, he never fully trusted Celestial Maiden Yuan.

They only had a relationship of cooperation and mutual use.

"Congratulations, young master, on your cultivation's further advancement." Lu Renjia also respectfully cupped his hands.

Then, he eagerly reported to Jun Xiaoyao the important events that had occurred on the Ancient Road while he was in seclusion.

For example, there seemed to be some changes on the Celestial Nether Ancient Star where the Tai'e Temple was located.

The situation there was somewhat chaotic.

The celestial prides of the Emperor's Road attempted to explore the Celestial Nether Ancient Star but encountered conflicts with the Snake-man Race, leading to occasional bloodshed.

There were also rumors that the Innate Holy Spirit of the Holy Spirit Island, Mo Jinyu, had allied with Noble Lady Hu Qingqing of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox Race.

Mo Jinyu even declared that if Jun Xiaoyao dared come to the Celestial Nether Ancient Star, he would surely settle scores with him.

Additionally, there were rumors that the Thirteen Great Thieves of the Imperial Road also appeared to be on the move.

The Thirteen Great Thieves of the Imperial Road were notorious for their scheming and ambushing, intercepting formidable celestial prides.

It was even rumored that some forbidden celestial prides were robbed of their inherited bloodlines.

Rumor had it that one among the Thirteen Great Thieves of the Imperial Road wanted to seize Jun Xiaoyao's Desolate Ancient Sacred Body Essence Blood and Supreme Bone!