Dragon Prince Yuan c1-1251

by Translator: Yeow

  Chapter 553 Divine Establishing Treasure

  In the discussion hall.

  Sect master Qing Yang was not surprised when he heard Zhou Yuan’s question. The latter was after all not someone from the Shengzhou Continent, and naturally knew very little about the Mythic Utopia.

  “The Mythic Utopia is an independent domain that contains a land within it, and is extremely ancient. There are numerous wonders and mystical places inside that bestow all kinds of blessings. Amongst them, there is something known as the Mythic Genesis essence.”

  “Mythic Genesis essence?” Mumbled Zhou Yuan to himself.

  “Mythic Genesis essence is unique to the Mythic Utopia, and is an exceptionally magical item that can be used to create a Divine Establishing Treasure.”

  At the words Divine Establishing Treasure, Zhou Yuan felt the eyes of the Chosens in the hall heat up in desire.

  A puzzled Zhou Yuan continued to ask, “What is a Divine Establishing Treasure?”

  Sect master Qing Yang chuckled softly, before he patiently explained, “If Mythic Genesis essence is absorbed into the body, it will accumulate and slowly condense, before ultimately taking a certain form known as the Divine Establishing Treasure.”

  “When one advances to the Divine Dwelling stage, the Divine Establishing Treasure will fuse into the Qi Dwelling as it evolves into a Divine Dwelling… and greatly aid in the establishment of heavens.”

  Sect master Qing Yang extended a hand. Light flashed on it, before Zhou Yuan saw a flower bud appear within. The flower bud was extremely lifelike, and flowed with vibrant colors. An incomparably pure aura spread from it, as a strange fragrance circulated.

  A five-color aurora hung above the bud.

  As Zhou Yuan gazed at this object, his Qi Dwelling released a slight tingling that seemed to faintly resemble the desire when a starving man saw food.

  “This is a five-color Divine Establishing Treasure that was obtained by a disciple of the sect the last time the Mythic Utopia was open. An unfortunate accident occured during his training, causing him to lose his life before reaching the Divine Dwelling stage, leaving this object behind.”

  “As long as one assimilates this object when advancing to the Divine Dwelling stage, even if one’s Genesis Qi foundations are only enough to establish a three heavens Divine Dwelling, the five-color Divine Establishing Treasure will help one achieve a five heavens Divine Dwelling.” Explained Sect master Qing Yang.

  A trace of shock arose in Zhou Yuan’s eyes. Was this Divine Establishing Treasure really so miraculous? To think that one only needed to assimilate it to reach the five heaven Divine Dwelling numerous disciples desired.

  “In the Mythic Utopia, the Divine Establishing Treasures come in nine levels that are categorized according to color, and the highest level is the legendary nine-color Divine Establishing Treasure.”

  “In theory, a nine-color Divine Establishing Treasure should be able to help one establish the highest grade nine heavens Divine Dwelling. Unfortunately, no one has ever heard of a nine-color Divine Establishing Treasure appearing for tens and thousands of years.”

  Hss!

  Zhou Yuan gasped as his heart churned violently, clearly viciously shocked by the nine-color Divine Establishing Treasure. He never imagined that such a magical object would exist.

  “Simply put, your most important mission in the Mythic Utopia is to gather Mythic Genesis essence, and create your own Divine Establishing Treasure.” Said sect master Qing Yang with a smile.

  “However, there is one point you should take note of. Divine Establishing Treasures can be forcibly taken away, and if that happens, all your previous efforts will be wasted.”

  Sect master Qing Yang’s expression turned grave as he continued, “Hence why there is always killing in every corner of the Mythic Utopia. With the exception of your fellow disciples, anyone could be eyeing your Divine Establishing Treasure, and some may even resort to unscrupulous tactics to take it away.”

  Zhou Yuan’s face shivered. To think that the Divine Establishing Treasure could be forcibly taken away. This alone was enough to create an extremely cruel atmosphere in the Mythic Utopia.

  Think about it. Rather than painstakingly collecting Mythic Genesis essence, wouldn’t it be much more effective to snatch away already formed Divine Establishing Treasures?

  Countless geniuses from the various factions of Cangxuan Heaven would soon gather in the Mythic Utopia. When all of them were gathered and aiming to create a higher level Divine Establishing Treasure, the Mythic Utopia would undoubtedly become a bloody meat grinder.

  Only the true prided geniuses would be able to wade through the sea of blood, and climb the mountain of corpses with their resplendent multi-color Divine Establishing Treasures, return to the Shengzhou Continent, and complete it all by successfully ascending to the Divine Dwelling stage.

  Zhou Yuan’s eyes turned grave. He had little understanding about the Mythic Utopia previously, but at this current moment, he could already smell the storm of blood that would soon occur.

  This was no longer the training and practice duels within the sect, but a true battle of wits and deception on which one’s life was at stake.

  The danger and cruelness lurking within the Mythic Utopia had far surpassed Zhou Yuan’s imagination.

  However… the Divine Establishing Treasure really was very alluring.

  Zhou Yuan stared at the five-color flower bud in sect master Qing Yang’s hand, as desire rose in his eyes. He was naturally not aiming for a five heavens Divine Dwelling, but he could create a seven-color Divine Establishing Treasure in the Mythic Utopia, a seven heaven Divine Dwelling would be a done deal.

  The Mythic Utopia was indeed an amazing opportunity. To think that one would be able to obtain a miraculous treasure like the Divine Establishing Treasure.

  Sect master Qing Yang kept the five-color flower bud, and looked towards Zhou Yuan and the other Chosens. In the end, his gaze paused on Chu Qing as he slowly said, “I’ve heard that all sixteen Chosens from the ten halls of Sacred Palace will be present.”

  “I’m sure you guys are not strangers to the three leaders of Sacred Palace, Jiang Taishen, Zhan Taiqing and Jin Chanzi.”

  The expression of Li Qingchan, Kong Sheng and the other Chosens changed slightly upon hearing these three names. Even the lazy aura Chu Qing usually gave off receded, replaced by a rarely seen seriousness.

  However, these names were very unfamiliar to Zhou Yuan.

  At the sight of his lost appearance, Ye Ge said in a low voice, “Jiang Taishen, Zhan Taiqing and Jin Chanzi are the most outstanding Sacred Palace disciples of this generation, and are ranked highly on Shengzhou Continent’s Chosen rankings.”

  “Jiang Taishen is the most frightening of the trio, and is ranked one on the Chosen rankings… Chu Qing fought him before, but ultimately lost by small margin, leaving him at number two. Of the current younger generation in the Shengzhou Continent, everyone acknowledges that Jiang Taishen is the strongest.”

  “As for Zhan Taiqing and Jin Chanzi, they are no pushovers either, and are ranked third and fifth respectively.”

  Zhou Yuan’s heart shook a little. Among the ten great Chosens of the Cangxuan Sect, even Yaoyao had judged that though Chu Qing appeared lazy, his strength was rather unfathomable. It was hard to imagine that the Sacred Palace’s Jiang Taishen would be even more formidable. Just how terrifying was this individual?

  There was also the highly ranked Zhan Taiqing and Jin Chanzi…to think that Sacred Palace was occupying three out of the top five spots on Shengzhou Continent’s Chosens ranking. Such strength was indeed alarming.

  Zhou Yuan glanced at the Chosens, sensing the pressure they were beginning to feel. Cangxuan Sect was the former number one sect in Cangxuan Heaven, a position that had now been replaced by Sacred Palace.

  As new and old interweaved, there would surely be countless battles that reeked of blood.

  If both parties were to meet in the Mythic Utopia
, neither would show any mercy if given the chance. A war was basically unavoidable.

  Sect master Qing Yang slowly said, “When the Mythic Utopia opens, the countless factions of Cangxuan Heaven will turn their attention towards it. I hope that all of you will not shame the name of our Cangxuan Sect.”

  The current Sacred Palace was like a rising sun in Cangxuan Heaven, while the Cangxuan Sect was gradually falling behind.

  Although the Mythic Utopia was merely a struggle between the younger generation, on a certain level, it also represented the tug of war between the various factions.

  Everything that transpired in the Mythic Utopia would be magnified and transmitted to all of Cangxuan Heaven, and become yardstick used by the hegemon level sects to measure the prestige of their sects.

  The Chosens expressions became solemn.

  “We will do our best to live up to sect master’s expectations!”

  Zhou Yuan also cupped his fists together. He knew that a fight between the Cangxuan Sect and Sacred Palace was unavoidable in the Mythic Utopia.

  The Mythic Utopia was really becoming more and more dangerous.

  Chapter 554 Task

  The northern area of the Shengzhou Continent, Sacred Palace.

  Majestic white buildings adorned the mountain ranges like snowflakes, while a feeling of high security enveloped the area.

  Mist swirled around a cliff where a figure was seated. A large robe was draped over his body, revealing only his silver hair and silver pupils that made him appear mysterious and unfathomable.

  It was palace master Sheng Yuan.

  He was currently holding a bamboo pole that stretched over the edge of the cliff, while a white thread hung from it.

  Below the cliff was a great violently churning river. The river had a dusky hue, and a baleful aura rose from it. One would just barely be able to make out enormous black shadows streaking past below the surface. However, when these menacing black shadows zipped past below, they seemed to sense a terrifying all-powerful aura from above, causing them to shiver and not dare to make even a squeak.

  Swoosh!

  The sound of rushing wind suddenly rang out as three figures descended from the sky. They landed behind palace master Sheng Yuan and respectfully said, “Greetings palace master.”

  The trio consisted of two males and a female.

  The leader was a handsome young man, his white hair tied up behind him. Two strands hung from the side of his head, stringing through two blood-red beads that gave off a faint blood-red glow.

  He wore a cheerful smile, making him look extremely friendly, approachable and kind when paired with his slightly long and narrow eyes.

  However, regardless of whether it was in the Sacred Palace or the Shengzhou Continent, the mention of his name would make the expressions of countless prided geniuses change.

  Sacred Palace, Jiang Taishen.

  The rank one Chosen on the Shengzhou Continent’s Chosen rankings.

  This number one position had not been kindly bestowed to him by someone, but something that he had personally earned over the years by wading through seas of blood and stepping over mountains of corpses...

  Beside Jiang Taishen was a slender young lady in black. Her features were delicate and extremely pretty, giving her an enchantingly alluring aura especially when paired with those bright red lips.

  A pair of fair and slender long legs grew from under her black skirt in a domineering fashion.

  Her skin was snow-white, so white that it made her look a little sickly and weak. Her pupils were exceptionally unique, containing a blood-red tint within them.

  She gave off a gentle and soft aura as she quietly stood there, yet also strangely alluring at the same time.

  However, not a single disciple in Sacred Palace dared to hit on her, because she was called Zhan Taiqing, and was an existence second only to Jiang Taishen in Sacred Palace. She also occupied the third spot on the Shengzhou Continent’s Chosens ranking, and most of the opponents she fought would end up as dried husks.

  The final member of the trio was a tall young man. He had a head full of bright golden hair, and revealed a set of sinisterly white teeth when he smiled. His pupils were also golden like his hair, but did not contain a single shred of emotion, making anyone who saw them shudder inside.

  Jin Chanzi, fifth on the Chosens ranking.

  The three of them were the most outstanding individuals among the current younger generation of the Sacred Palace.

  Each one was already a well known figure in the Shengzhou Continent.

  Palace mater Sheng Yuan continued to hold his bamboo pole, as he turned his head and looked at the trio with a faint smile. “In a few days, the Mythic Utopia should resurface in the south sea. The participating disciples of the Sacred Palace have already been decided, and you three will be leading them.”

  Jiang Taishen, Zhan Taiqing and Jin Chanzi respectfully nodded in acknowledgement. Though they were talented geniuses, they also understood that the one before them was a true overlord existence that could mostly do as he pleased in Cangxuan Heaven.

  There was still an unimaginable gap between them and him.

  “Every time the Mythic Utopia resurfaces, the prestige and reputation of the various factions will be affected. I hope that even more people will know of Sacred Palace’s might in the future.”

  Palace master Sheng Yuan smiled faintly as he said, “After all, there are still many who feel that Sacred Palace is not the number one sect in Cangxuan Heaven.”

  Jiang Taishen’s long eyes narrowed, elongating them even more as he smiled and said, “Does palace master feel that the more Chosens from other sects die the better?”

  “Do as you see fit.” Palace master Sheng Yuan did not seem overly concerned. In his eyes, all of these so-called Chosens did not have the qualifications to earn his attention.

  He paused for a moment, before his silver pupils rose slightly. “Those Chosens are of little importance, however, there is a task I need the three of you to accomplish.”

  “Please instruct us palace master.”

  “There’s a chief disciple of the Cangxuan Sect called Zhou Yuan, who should be participating in the upcoming Mythic Utopia. You three will find a way to capture him and bring him back here.” Palace master Sheng Yuan continued to watch the raging river below, the bamboo rod in his hand swaying gently as if fishing.

  This time, Jiang Taishen, Zhan Taiqing and Jin Chanzi could not help but be taken aback, even individuals like them a little shocked. The trio exchanged a look, seeing the slight dismay in each other’s faces.

  Given palace master Sheng Yuan’s status, even the Chosens of the various sects would not be able to enter his eyes. In fact, even the three of them were merely passable seedlings in his view.

  Hence, they were unable to comprehend what was so special about this chief disciple from the Cangxuan Sect that he would catch palace master’s attention.

  Palace master Sheng Yuan concentrated on the raging river, as he slowly said in a neutral voice, “Will you three be able to do it?”

  Jiang Taishen nodded. “Does palace master want him dead or alive?”

  Palace master Sheng Yuan lazily replied, “Alive will be best, but if you’re forced to, a corpse is also okay.”

  Shen Taiyuan nodded again as he committed this mission to memory. Although he was surprised that palace master would personally mention this individual, Zhou Yuan, he was merely a chief disciple that should be easily dealt with.

  Palace master Sheng Yuan gave a few other instructions, before waving his hand for the trio to withdraw.

  After the Jiang Taishen trio departed, another figure appeared behind palace master Sheng Yuan. A black robe was draped over this figure, but when he lifted his head, a familiar face was revealed.

  It was Wu Huang.

  Palace master Sheng Yuan did not turn around, merely smiling as he said, “Wu Huang, though you currently have the Blood Asura Body, you are too important to the Sacred Palace
, and I really cannot risk letting you go out.”

  “That’s why I will help you deal with that foe of yours. Of course, the most important thing is to extract the sacred dragon blessing from his body and infuse it back into yours.”

  Wu Huang lowered his head. Although it was somewhat unfortunate that he could not personally take revenge on Zhou Yuan for destroying his body, he did not dare object in the face of palace master Sheng Yuan, and thus respectfully acknowledged.

  Palace master Sheng Yuan did not care about what Wu Huang thought. The pole in his hand suddenly shook slightly.

  Boom!

  The raging river below was abruptly torn open as a thin white string was hoisted upwards. A ten thousand feet large blakc shadow was forcefully dragged out from the water, frantically struggling as a torrential baleful aura devastated the surroundings.

  “Hehe, how can a prey I’ve captured possibly run?” Palace master Sheng Yuan softly chuckled. The white fish line swiftly bounded the enormous shadow, before gently tugging.

  Roar!

  With a miserable shriek, the ten thousand foot shadow burst into pieces. All of the chunks of flesh and blood rapidly began to melt, ultimately transforming into a stream of blood-red Qi.

  Palace master Sheng Yuan’s mouth opened slightly, and swallowed the blood-red Qi stream in a single gulp.

  He glanced at Wu Huang, who was still behind him, before smiling faintly as he turned towards the sky.

  Once that portion of sacred dragon blessing was retrieved, he would be able to use it to scope the land. When that happened, the Cangxuan Saint Stamp patriarch Cang Xuan had painstakingly hidden for several hundred years would finally be found.

  “Cang Xuan…”

  “You still make me uncomfortable even in death. When I become the new heaven master, I will naturally exterminate that distasteful Cangxuan Sect of yours…”

  “When that happens, all your disciples and grand disciples will be able to accompany you in the afterlife. You can take it as a final gift from myself to you.”