Riding Mist and Clouds

"An expert? How strong?" Qin Jun asked the Howling Celestial Dog curiously. After all, the strongest combat power in the Gan Yue Kingdom was only at the Mortal Transformation Realm.

"A Void Transformation Realm expert," Daji answered for the Howling Celestial Dog, making Qin Jun turn to her in surprise.

So Daji had sensed it too. But that only proved the other party was weaker than Daji and the Howling Celestial Dog.

Still, the fact that the Xuanling Sect had a hidden Void Transformation Realm expert was worth Qin Jun's consideration.

If that Void Transformation Realm expert belonged to the Xuanling Sect, Qin Jun would not have gotten away so easily today. Chang Tianyou and the others had acted so humbly that they clearly did not know of that expert's existence.

"Tsk, tsk. If they knew their sect was hiding a super expert, they'd probably wet themselves."

Qin Jun said with amusement. Chang Tianyou, Xu Hai, and the other elders had been terrified enough at the sight of Daji. If they learned their own sect was concealing such a bombshell, the entire sect would probably descend into chaos.

"He has only just entered the Void Transformation Realm," Daji said disdainfully. The Howling Celestial Dog said nothing, clearly just as unconcerned.

After all, when the Howling Celestial Dog unleashed its full strength, it was a terrifying Earth Immortal Realm expert!

"Next, let's head straight for the royal capital," Qin Jun said with a smile. As he spoke, he suddenly leaped into the air.

Having broken through to the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, he could easily jump six or seven meters high. Before he even began to fall, a cloud rapidly condensed beneath his feet and carried him out of the forest, scattering leaves in his wake.

Thirty-Six Heavenly Spirits Transformations, Riding Mist and Clouds!

Daji and the Howling Celestial Dog exchanged a glance, both seeing disbelief in the other's eyes.

He could fly while only in the Foundation Establishment Realm?

Thinking of the Blossom in an Instant technique Qin Jun had used earlier, they realized that the divine ability he had comprehended last night was far from ordinary.

With that thought, they turned into streaks of light and flew toward Qin Jun.

Flying under his own power for the first time, Qin Jun found the experience incredibly novel. At first, he could not steady himself atop the cloud, but in less than half a minute, he was standing firmly on it.

"This is amazing. No wonder so many people want to cultivate immortality!"

Qin Jun thought with high spirits. Just as his words fell, the cloud beneath his feet suddenly slowed, and his expression changed.

Then, he suddenly discovered that the spiritual energy within his body was draining rapidly. In just ten seconds, it was completely exhausted. The cloud beneath his feet dissipated at once, sending him plunging toward the ground.

Fortunately, he was less than ten meters above the ground. The instant he landed, he rolled and dispersed the impact.

Daji and the Howling Celestial Dog appeared behind him at the same time. Daji covered her mouth and giggled. "Young Master, your cultivation is still too low. You need more practice."

Though the Howling Celestial Dog did not speak, the amusement in its dog eyes made Qin Jun's mouth twitch.

"Hmph, let's keep moving!"

Qin Jun snorted, forcibly changing the subject. Then he patted his backside, got up, and continued onward.

Daji and the Howling Celestial Dog followed close behind. The two humans and one dog soon vanished into the depths of the forest.

Because the Howling Celestial Dog was a demon king, even though it concealed its aura, its deterrence toward demonic beasts remained. As they traveled, Qin Jun encountered no attacks from demonic beasts.

Xuanling Sect, Council Hall.

Chang Tianyou stared at his daughter and asked in a deep voice, "What exactly is Qin Jun's identity?"

More than a dozen elders led by Xu Hai stood in the hall, along with a group of Core Disciples. Zhong Ling and Zhuo Junjie were among them.

Zhuo Junjie's complexion had recovered considerably by now, but the whiteness in his hair bun remained.

Chang Qianqian looked troubled. Qin Jun had instructed her not to reveal his identity.

"I already know his name. If I make a few inquiries, learning his identity will only be a matter of time." Chang Tianyou saw through Chang Qianqian's dilemma at once. After a brief pause, he continued with a smile, "Don't worry. Since I said I would no longer hold Qin Jun accountable, I will not pursue the matter further."

"Besides, if possible, I will not stop you and Qin Jun from taking your relationship further."

Those words made a delighted expression appear on Chang Qianqian's face instinctively, only for her pretty face to flush red moments later.

Girls were always shy when it came to matters of the heart.

Zhuo Junjie frowned upon hearing this. He did not hate Qin Jun, but he was still deeply displeased with him. Qin Jun was the reason he had ended up in this state. No matter how broad-minded he was, he could not possibly feel no resentment at all.

Zhong Ling saw through his discomfort at a glance. She stepped forward and said bluntly, "Master, isn't this inappropriate? The Xuanling Sect is one of the top sects in the Gan Yue Kingdom. Do we really need to humble ourselves this much?"

The other hot-blooded Core Disciples also looked indignant. They had always taken pride in the Xuanling Sect, but Qin Jun's appearance had trampled that pride. Now that they heard the Sect Master intended to marry Chang Qianqian to Qin Jun, they felt even more dissatisfied.

"Do you know how strong the woman beside Qin Jun is?" Chang Tianyou swept his gaze over them and asked coldly. The disciples all looked confused.

"The Void Transformation Realm! Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core Realm, Mortal Transformation Realm, and only above those lies the Void Transformation Realm! The strongest people in the entire Gan Yue Kingdom are only at the Mortal Transformation Realm, and there are fewer than five of them altogether." Chang Tianyou sighed with emotion, and the Core Disciples all drew sharp breaths.

They had not expected Qin Jun to have such a powerful expert under him. They could not help recalling the pressure Daji had exuded at the time. No wonder it had been so terrifying.

Chang Hao, who stood in a corner, lowered his head and clenched his fists so tightly that veins bulged on the backs of his hands. Clearly, his heart was far from calm.

He had always regarded Chang Qianqian as his future wife. Now that he learned his master intended to marry her to Qin Jun, it struck him like a thunderbolt. His hatred for Qin Jun surged once more and even began to warp.

If Chang Qianqian truly married Qin Jun, the Xuanling Sect would belong to Qin Jun in the future as well. How could Chang Hao, who had always aimed to become Sect Master, endure that?

Qin Jun, if I don't get rid of you, I'm not human!

Chang Hao roared inwardly. Unfortunately, he was powerless now and did not even have the standing to speak up and persuade Chang Tianyou.

To bring down Qin Jun, he first had to lure Daji and the Howling Celestial Dog away.

"Enough, Qianqian. Can you tell me Qin Jun's identity now?" Chang Tianyou waved his hand and looked at Chang Qianqian.

Chang Qianqian drew a deep breath, lightly bit her lower lip, and said, "Qin Jun is the current Third Prince of the Imperial Family."

The Third Prince!

The entire hall fell silent at once. Even Chang Tianyou and the elders were stunned.

There were more than ten princes in the current dynasty. Qin Jun's former self had been extremely pathetic and was regarded as the shame of the Imperial Family, so the emperor had kept news of him confined to the royal capital. As a result, the Xuanling Sect's higher-ups had little impression of the Third Prince, Qin Jun.

"The Third Prince? Wasn't he exiled to the frontier?" Zhong Ling could not help asking.

Those words gave Chang Tianyou even more to consider. If Qin Jun was the Third Prince, he could not possibly have a Void Transformation Realm expert as a subordinate. That meant Qin Jun must have encountered a fortuitous opportunity during his exile.

Had he taken a mysterious expert as his master?

Not only Chang Tianyou, but the other elders also sank into thought. They did not believe the Imperial Family had cultivated a Void Transformation Realm expert. If it had, why would it assign such a person to an exiled prince?