Chapter 108: Departing First

At this moment, countless people looked up, gazing at the figure within the black pillar of light.

He was a peerless youth clad in black.

His thick, jet-black hair flowed over his shoulders, his eyes radiating a mysterious and enchanting purple light.

His skin was translucent and flawless, like the finest mutton fat jade.

His physique was perfectly proportioned, embodying the golden ratio.

Coupled with an overwhelming aura of demonic might that dominated the world, he resembled a young demon king, shaking the heavens and earth, causing all living beings to tremble.

“Is that Jun Wushuang?”

Moxing Yun’s mouth opened wide in astonishment once more.

At this point, Jun Wushuang had successfully fused his essence, energy, and spirit into one, harmonizing with heaven and earth, breaking through to the Celestial Realm.

Generally, a first-level Celestial Realm cultivator could only attract spiritual energy within a radius of a hundred meters.

With each subsequent level, the range would increase by another hundred meters.

But now, the black pillar soared into the sky, blotting out the sun and covering the entire imperial capital.

This meant that Jun Wushuang could summon the spiritual energy of the entire imperial city.

This was... simply unbelievable!

Even a ninth-level Celestial Realm expert could not command such a vast range. How on earth had he achieved this?

“Moxing Yun, you’ve truly taken on an exceptional disciple!”

The voice of Emperor Qian rang out, emotionless and unreadable.

“Your Majesty, Wushuang did not act intentionally. I beg your generosity and ask you not to be too harsh with him!”

Moxing Yun braced himself to clean up after Jun Wushuang.

The entire middle-grade spiritual vein had been consumed by Jun Wushuang.

For the next ten years, there would likely be no more spiritual pool blessings.

This was an enormous loss for the royal family.

Moreover, with the spiritual vein weakened, the spiritual energy within the capital would become thin.

The impact would extend beyond the princes and princesses to the entire population of the capital.

But now, there was nothing Moxing Yun could do but grit his teeth and endure.

“This matter cannot be left unresolved. Tell him that for this tomb adventure, he must assist the Crown Prince in seizing the Ten Thousand Poison Demon Pearl, or else I will not let him off easily.”

Emperor Qian was deeply displeased. Were it not for Moxing Yun’s constant pleas, he would never have spared Jun Wushuang.

“This...” Moxing Yun looked troubled.

Jun Wushuang had just made an enemy of the Crown Prince; sending him to help would be like pouring fuel on the fire.

“It's settled then!”

Emperor Qian gave Moxing Yun no room to refuse and swept away with a wave of his sleeve.

“Director Mo, you’d better take Jun Wushuang away soon. Don’t bring him into the palace again unless necessary.”

Eunuch Sun’s face was cold as he issued the order to dismiss the guest.

He was responsible for guarding the spiritual vein; this incident meant he bore a heavy share of the blame.

Jun Wushuang had already been blacklisted in his mind.

Moxing Yun smiled bitterly.

At this moment, Jun Wushuang felt better than ever.

“Though the middle-grade spiritual vein is somewhat inferior, it’s barely sufficient for me right now.”

High above the ground, Jun Wushuang stood with his feet upon heaven and earth, overlooking the entire imperial city.

At this very moment, his spiritual power and demonic aura merged, spreading forth in a majestic torrent.

The entire imperial city seemed to be under his command.

Of course, this was merely an illusion.

The true range within which he could attract spiritual energy was only a thousand meters.

Yet even this far exceeded that of a typical Celestial Realm cultivator, rivaling a first-level Marquis Realm expert.

“This time, my quantity of demonic liquid has grown to three thousand drops. In terms of quantity, it’s comparable to a third-level Celestial Realm; as for quality, it rivals a ninth-level!”

Jun Wushuang had consumed and refined the entire middle-grade spiritual vein’s energy.

His supply of demonic liquid had increased tremendously.

Even without summoning the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, he possessed enough demonic liquid to sustain prolonged combat.

The only regret was that his spiritual demonic tattoos had not increased, as the spiritual vein contained energy but no spiritual power.

“Breaking through the Celestial Realm grants flight and earth traversal. Now I can unleash my Nine Heavens Demon Steps!”

The Nine Heavens Demon Steps were the most powerful body technique Jun Wushuang had mastered in his previous life.

Consisting of nine steps, each step was akin to ascending to heaven.

If all nine steps were unleashed, one could traverse the universe, cross time and space, and span the ages.

No place in the world would be unreachable.

“Now that I possess Celestial Realm strength, I have greater confidence for this tomb adventure!”

Under the watchful eyes of the masses, Jun Wushuang refrained from unleashing his Nine Heavens Demon Steps.

He retracted his aura and gradually descended, avoiding revealing more of his hand.

Soon, the black pillar dimmed, and light returned to the world, as if everything just witnessed had been an illusion.

“Wushuang, let’s hurry back!”

Before landing, Moxing Yun grabbed Jun Wushuang and swiftly departed the palace.

“The Emperor wants me to help the Crown Prince?” Jun Wushuang paused, slightly stunned by Moxing Yun’s words.

“This tomb adventure will bring you even greater trouble.”

“The Royal Martial Arts Academy is led this time by Dongfang Ming, the Nangong family by Nangong Xiong, and the Dongfang family’s leader is Dongfang Tianlang, father of Dongfang Li.”

“Plus, you’ve offended the Crown Prince and fought the Third and Fifth Princes. The royal family will definitely be after you.”

“There are still half a month before the tomb adventure begins. You can still withdraw now!”

Moxing Yun spoke anxiously.

So many enemies, and Jun Wushuang was going alone into the tomb—far too dangerous.

“Director, you have to believe me!”

“No matter how many enemies come, I will not back down.”

“A warrior must fight; if one does not fight, what use is being a warrior? Better to live quietly as an ordinary citizen.”

Jun Wushuang’s decision would not be easily changed.

Moreover, in Moxing Yun’s eyes, this was a perilous situation filled with adversaries.

But to Jun Wushuang, it was a chance for retribution.

Dongfang Ming had repeatedly suppressed him.

Nangong Xiong had even ambushed him.

And the Crown Prince sheltered Ji Qingchen.

All these grievances would be settled once and for all.

Those who stand against me shall find no life!

“You...” Moxing Yun sighed, unsure what else to say.

“Director, the tomb adventure is in half a month. I want to leave early and visit my father.”

Having broken through to the Celestial Realm, Jun Wushuang would spend the next half month preparing.

But he worried about his father and wished to leave ahead.

“I’ll go with you!”

Moxing Yun was concerned for Jun Wushuang’s safety.

“Director, the recruitment channel has opened, and the entrance exam is being arranged. You have many things to attend to; don’t worry about me.”

Jun Wushuang shook his head, politely declining Moxing Yun’s kindness.

He did not want to live forever under others’ protection.

Besides, he preferred to walk alone.

“Since you’re determined, I won’t stop you. But you must promise me—you have to come back alive!”

Seeing he could not persuade him, Moxing Yun reluctantly agreed.

Yet his worry for Jun Wushuang’s safety remained.

“Rest assured, Director. In this world, no one can kill me!”

Jun Wushuang smiled faintly.