Dragon Prince Yuan c1-1251

by Translator: Yeow

  Zhou Yuan shivered as he quickly nodded with a forced smile.

  Yaoyao’s red lips parted slightly again as she said, “Go then. I will keep an eye out for the materials needed for the Great Dragon Subduing Rune here, while you can also try to search for them on the outside.”

  The Great Dragon Subduing Rune was capable of genuinely suppressing the Dragon’s Resentment Poison, and even allow one to make use of it. However, the necessary materials were extremely hard to find, and would definitely take a great deal of effort to gather.

  When Zhou Yuan heard her words, a warm sensation flowed through his heart. Yaoyao had always maintained a certain distance with others, but after spending all these years together, it was clear that she was slowly starting to regard him as her closest kin.

  Zhou Yuan looked at her other-wordly beautiful face and softly said, “Big sis Yaoyao… don’t worry. Once I become really powerful, I will definitely help you to look for master. No matter who tries to hurt you in the future, I will always be standing right beside you.”

  Yaoyao was stunned. The usual uncaring indifference in the depths of her eyes seemed to thaw a little for a moment. Her eyelids quickly lowered as she said, “The likes of you? You still have a long way to go.”

  Zhou Yuan’s face turned slightly red as he said in an embarrassing manner, “You have to give me some time.”

  The corners of Yaoyao’s red lips lifted a little. She looked at that slim young man in front of her and said, “You still have to deal with the troublesome Great Wu Empire too.”

  Zhou Yuan felt a little resentment at Yaoyao’s teasing and tried to put up a front as he said, “Just wait and see!”

  He turned around to leave. As Golden Genesis Qi rose from beneath his feet, he paused for a moment, turning his head to look at Yaoyao as he solemnly declared, “However, I will definitely deliver on my promises.”

  Without further ado, golden Genesis Qi lifted him up into the sky.

  Years ago, Zhou Yuan had met Cang Yuan and Yaoyao in the ancestral land of his clan where Cang Yuan had tasked him to take care of Yaoyao.

  However, no one knew better than himself who was being taken care of for the past few years...

  If Yaoyao wasn’t by his side, Zhou Yuan didn’t know if he would have reached the same heights he had today. Therefore, he felt extremely grateful towards her deep inside his heart.

  He owed her too much, but his current self lacked the ability to repay her.

  Nonetheless, he firmly believed that once he possessed sufficient power in the future, he would stand in front of her without a second thought, no matter how powerful her enemies were.

  Yaoyao stood at the entrance of the cave dwelling with Tuntun in her arms, her hair dancing with the wind under the glow of the morning sun. Her slim figure had all the right curves, like a perfectly sculpted goddess. As she watched Zhou Yuan depart, a faint smile and a complicated look flashed across her usually uncaring eyes.

  She had personally witnessed every step of his journey. From how this once feeble boy had slowly made his way out of the tiny Great Zhou Empire, till now, where he had already established a place for himself in a sect that was an overlord like existence even in the entire Cangxuan Heaven.

  She knew that there was something special about this young man. If not, grandpa Hei wouldn’t have chosen him all those years ago...

  In the future, this young man who came from a small empire would reach astonishing heights that everyone would marvel at.

  However, she had a certain premonition for some unknown reason.

  When that point in the future came, she would not want to implicate Zhou Yuan.

  　　...

  Outside the Cangxuan sect.

  Zhou Yuan descended from the sky on his golden Genesis Qi, landing on a certain mountain peak, where nine individuals were already waiting. The one at their head was also the most eye-catching person of the group.

  It was naturally the famous ice-queen, Li Qingchan.

  She was still dressed in white today, and gave off an icy aura that would keep everyone else a thousand miles away. However, her indifference was somewhat different from Yaoyao’s. Yaoyao gave off a feeling that had no interest in anything at all, while Li Qingchan had cultivated her aura to help her to avoid certain problems.

  Behind Li Qingchan, stood Zhao Zhu with his distinctive long and narrow eyes, a sharp aura spreading from his body. He lifted his head, sweeping a casual glance at Zhou Yuan, before turning away.

  Though Zhao Zhu didn’t say a word, the young man standing behind him called Qin Hai, revealed a fake smile and said, “Junior brother Zhou Yuan, although you’re not going to be of much help for this mission, isn’t it a little too much of you to have kept all of your senior brothers and sisters waiting?”

  Including Zhao Zhu, there were four Sword Cometh Peak disciples participating in the mission, and Qin Hai was one of them.

  Beside Qin Hai stood a female disciple from Sword Cometh Peak. She had quite a lovely face, though there was an unconcealable haughtiness between her brows. She glanced at Zhou Yuan, a skin-deep smile on her face as she said, “After yesterday’s event, every disciple in our sect now knows of junior brother Zhou Yuan turtle shell like Genesis technique. He will naturally have no issue keeping himself safe.”

  It was clear that the Sword Cometh Peak disciples were not fond of Zhou Yuan at all, their words filled with hidden insults.

  Zhao Zhu showed no signs of stopping them, merely narrowing his eyes, while acting as if he hadn’t heard anything. This was clearly condoning their behaviour.

  Zhou Yuan frowned a little. Before he could speak, however, Li Qingchan cast her icy gaze at the Sword Cometh Peak disciples and said, “Since we’re on this mission together, all of us are teammates. If anyone tries anything funny, don’t blame me for showing no mercy.”

  Only upon seeing the angered Li Qingchan did Qin Hai and the rest finally shut their mouths in embarrassment.

  Li Qingchan let out an icy snort, before she waved her hands. A surge of light shot out from her palm, and rapidly grew against the wind. In less than a second, it had transformed into a several feet wide flying yacht.

  Numerous Genesis Runes were carved on the body of the yacht, making it appear quite beautiful when paired together with its sleek, streamline shape.

  “The Black Flame Province is quite some distance from our Cangxuan sect. Therefore, we have to fly over on a Genesis artifact. Given the speed of this ‘Willow Leaf Yacht’, we should be able to reach our destination in ten days.”

  “Everyone, let’s board the ship.”

  As her voice rang out, Bai Li and the rest quickly launched themselves into the air and landed on that spacious flying yacht. After sending a lazy glance at Zhou Yuan, Zhao Zhu also led the others onboard.

  Li Qingchan walked to Zhou Yuan’s side and said, “For this trip, you only need to speak and do as little as possible. If we run into a powerful foe, leave it to the rest of us.”

  Even though Zhou Yuan’s defensive Genesis technique had wowed the crowd the day before, in the eyes of Li Qingchan and the rest, it was more of a passive or reactive technique. It only meant that Zhou Yuan had some way of protecting himself during the mission.

  After she spoke, she too leapt onto the flying yacht.

  Zhou Yuan shrugged helplessly. Though he had showed some of his strength yesterday, it seemed that it was still not enough. It was all because of Wang Lei. Why did he have to suggest that one move challenge, why couldn’t he have proposed a proper duel instead...

  Coward.

  Zhou Yuan secretly swore, before he jumped onto the flying yacht and found a seat.

  Next, Genesis Qi light converged towards the flying yacht. In the next instant, the flying yacht transformed into a rainbow like streak as it ripped through the sky, and disappeared into the horizon in few breaths.

  Chapter 400 Yaoyao Takes A Trip

  Inside a certain cave dwelling.

  Yaoyao had tied up
her long hair with a piece of green cloth while she tended to the plants that she had personally planted in the garden. After a long while, she finally gently dabbed away the dirt and perspiration on her face, before rising to her feet.

  Meanwhile, Tuntun was lazily lying on it stomach outside the garden.

  After Zhou Yuan’s departure, the cave dwelling appeared exceptionally desolate and empty.

  Yaoyao felt as if something was missing as she gazed at the empty cave. Zhou Yuan should currently still be on his way to the Black Flame Province, right?

  She fell into a moment of silence. After which, she walked out of the garden, picked up Tuntun, and left the cave to head for the mission hall.

  In the past few days since Zhou Yuan left, Yaoyao would occasionally pay a visit to the mission hall. This was because she could find information on rare Genesis resources through the various mission objectives, and was hoping she would find the necessary items to help Zhou Yuan draw the Great Dragon Subduing Rune.

  The large hall on the peak of a mountain was bustling with activity.

  When Yaoyao walked in, she immediately felt the many astonished and awestruck gazes that were trying to catch a peek of her without anyone noticing. Yaoyao was already extremely well-known in the Cangxuan sect. Both her looks and ability had made her very famous. In fact, she was nearly catching up in popularity to the number one beauty Li Qingchan in the short span of less than half a year…

  However, Yaoyao ignored the gazes. They mattered so little to her that not even the tiniest ripple appeared in her eyes as she quickly walked towards the center of the large hall, where an enormous Genesis Qi mirror towered.

  From time to time, scrolls of different colors would appear in the mirror.

  Those were the newly released tasks and missions.

  The tasks in Cangxuan sect were split into three levels, Heaven, Earth and Human.

  A Heaven task was marked by gold, and was the rarest of the three.

  An Earth task was silver, while a Human task was green...

  Most of the tasks in the mirror were green, with only one or two silver scrolls popping up occasionally. Each time this occurred, it would cause quite a commotion as several disciples fought over the Earth tasks.

  Yaoyao did not accept any of these tasks. Instead, she observed the information on the scrolls, which mainly composed of a simple explanation of the mission and the rewards.

  She studied them for quite some time, before ultimately shaking her head. It seems that there was nothing useful again today.

  As such, she turned around to leave.

  Boom!

  The instant she turned her body, however, a loud explosion suddenly was suddenly heard in the hall. The numerous disciples present stared at the giant mirror with burning desire as whispers rapidly spread.

  Yaoyao was similarly taken aback. She lifted her face and looked at the Genesis Qi mirror.

  She quickly realized that a golden scroll had appeared.

  “A Heaven task?” Yaoyao was shocked. She never expected another Heaven task to pop up so quickly after Zhou Yuan and his team left.

  Yaoyao decided to take a closer look.

  “Latest update to the sect, ancient ruins were discovered in an uncharted area of the western region of Shengzhou Continent. Currently short-handed, and am making a special request to the sect for backup.”

  “Two spots, must be at the Chosen level.”

  Note, found what seems to be a dragon-type Genesis beast skeleton being suppressed by a strange plant in the ruins.

  “Wow, can’t believe another Heaven task has appeared.”

  “What a pity, you have to be at the Chosen level in order to take this mission. It seems like it’s not going to be an easy task…”

  “If it were easy, it wouldn’t be called a Heaven task.”

  Yaoyao ignored the numerous voices that entered her ears. Instead, she stared at the final sentence.

  “Suspected to be a dragon-type Genesis beast skeleton… being suppressed by a strange plant?” Yaoyao mumbled to herself. Her eyes soon brightened slightly. “Could it be… a Dragon Suppressing Wood?”

  This Dragon Suppressing Wood was one of the items required to draw the Great Dragon Subduing Rune.

  Yaoyao quickly walked forward, arriving beneath the Genesis Qi mirror where an administrator was stationed. She looked directly at the latter and pointed at the Heaven task. “Only Chosen level disciples can take on the mission?”

  That administrator glanced at her and nodded.

  “Can I take it?” Asked Yaoyao.

  That administrator was stunned. He obviously knew who Yaoyao was. As such, after a brief moment of hesitation, his lips gently a little, appearing as if he was asking the elder that was currently on duty in the mission hall.

  Yaoyao waited patiently upon seeing this.

  Quite some time later, the administrator finally stopped moving his lips, and nodded at Yaoyao. “After our evaluation, though you are not one of the Chosens, the sect believes that you possess strength that is comparable to them. Therefore, you have the qualifications to accept this mission.”

  Yaoyao had displayed her prowess on Spirit Rune Peak, where she had basically subdued all the Spirit Rune Peak disciples alone. Her strength was naturally unquestionable.

  Yaoyao gave a faint nod before she said, “I will take this task.”

  “You will have to set off tomorrow. Therefore, please be at the departure peak tomorrow morning.” Said the administrator.

  Yaoyao nodded. Without further ado, she turned and left, ignoring the commotion that she stirred in the hall.

  　　…

  Morning on the next day.

  Yaoyao carried Tuntun and arrived at the departure peak.

  When she arrived, she realized that there was already someone waiting on the peak. The figure turned around, revealing a familiar face appeared.

  It was Ye Ge from Spirit Rune Peak.

  He was wearing his daoist robes and a dazzling smile on his face. Together with his tall and slim figure, he did look quite dashing.

  In reality, Ye Ge was a good catch in both looks and personality, his resplendent smile easily charming anyone who saw it. In fact, he was quite popular in the Cangxuan sect, especially with certain female disciples.

  However, Yaoyao’s eyes narrowed in a dangerous manner when she saw him.

  “You took the mission too?” Asked Yaoyao in a slightly hostile tone.

  When Ye Ge heard the hostility in Yaoyao’s voice, he quickly explained, “Junior sister Yaoyao, most of the Chosens are either out on missions or in secluded cultivation. I was forced to join in order to make up the numbers!”

  The truth was that he had also been in secluded cultivation recently. However, when he suddenly received news that Yaoyao was going to take part into a Heaven task yesterday, he abruptly ended his training session, an act that greatly infuriated sect master Bai Mei.

  Yaoyao was expressionless.

  “Don’t waste your time on me.” Yaoyao’s voice was cold. Someone as intelligent as herself naturally knew what Ye Ge was up to.

  Ye Ge sighed miserably. Soon after, he could not help but ask, “I shouldn’t be worse than Zhou Yuan, right?”

  There were still no emotions on Yaoyao’s beautiful face.

  “*Sigh*. So many junior sisters have fallen for me before, but I chose to ignore all of them. I never expected that I would be on the receiving end one day. This truly is retribution.” When Ye Ge saw this situation, the miserable expression on his dashing face grew even more bitter as he looked towards the sky and sighed deeply.

  Yaoyao was silent for a while, before she said, “If you don’t want to die during the mission, I suggest that you talk less.”

  Ye Ge cast a resentful gaze at her. He decided not to joke any longer, and spoke with a solemn expression, “However, I am afraid that this is going to be a very challenging task, and both you and I must be extra careful.”

  Since they were finally di
scussing formal business, Yaoyao lifted her gaze and asked, “Oh?”

  Ye Ge spirits were immediately lifted at this sight. With a look of mystery, he asked, “Do you know who issued this mission?”

  “Who?” Yaoyao’s tone was filled with nonchalance.

  “That fellow usually never shares any benefits. Suddenly asking the sect for help this time clearly means that he has ran into some problems… however, things he would find problematic are definitely not normal.” Ye Ge chuckled, before he continued, “Can junior sister Yaoyao guess who he is?”

  Yaoyao was silent for a moment, before her red lips opened slightly as she spat out two words.

  “Chu Qing.”

  She had never expected that this task to be issued by the number one Chosen.

  Looks like it was indeed going to be quite a challenge.

  However, the Dragon Suppressing Wood is one of the key items needed to draw the Great Dragon Suppressing Rune. Therefore, she needed to go even if it was going to be difficult...

  Chapter 401 An Old Acquaintance

  Black Flame Province was situated in the southeastern region of the Shengzhou Continent. This region was extremely vast, its mass nearly equal to half of ordinary continents. From this, one could see just how immense the Shengzhou Continent was.

  It was no wonder that Shengzhou Continent was said to hold sixty percent of Cangxuan Heaven’s blessings. Just its colossal size alone was something that other continents would never be able to match.

  Hence, nearly ten days had passed by the time Zhou Yuan and the team arrived at the Black Flame Province...

  A streak of light shot past in the endless sky. Within it was a sleek flying yacht. Numerous Genesis Runes flickered on the yacht, gathering light as it sped even faster into the horizon.

  In one of the cabins, Zhou Yuan’s eyes were tightly shut, while pieces of ancient wood hovered in front of him. Yimu Qi spread from the ancient wood pieces, before being completely absorbed by him.

  Even while travelling, he was clearly making full use of his time by absorbing Yimu Qi to perfect the Taiyi mark in his body.

  A long while later, he opened his eyes as the many ancient wood pieces hovering before him turned to dust. Dark green light faintly flashed past on the surface of his body before quickly receding.