Chapter 745: Ancestor Dragon's Treasure

“Hun Yuan Heaven?”

Zhou Yuan was startled when he heard this, then nodded gently and said, “It is said that Hun Yuan Heaven is the region in the Tian Yuan World, outside of the Sheng Clan’s domain, where the most living beings gather and the power is strongest.” He had previously heard Yaoyao mention that among the Nine Heavens of the Tian Yuan World, the Sheng Clan occupied four, while the remaining living beings shared the other five. Hun Yuan Heaven was the most central of these five. It was because of Hun Yuan Heaven’s existence that the many beings in the Tian Yuan World had not been completely dominated by the Sheng Clan. It served as the main base for resisting the Sheng Clan.

“Do you know how powerful Hun Yuan Heaven is?” Cang Yuan asked with a smile.

Zhou Yuan hesitated, then shook his head. He didn’t know much about Hun Yuan Heaven, though he did know that Su Youwei and Wu Yao had gone there. As for its exact strength, it was beyond what he, a mere Divine Dwelling stage practitioner, could comprehend.

Cang Yuan extended his slightly withered hand over the bonfire, casually warming it. He said with a faint smile, “Hun Yuan Heaven is immensely vast, far beyond comparison with Cang Xuan Heaven. It is broadly divided into nine regions.”

“Each region has a Domain Lord.”

“And all Domain Lords are Saints.”

These two or three simple sentences made Zhou Yuan gasp sharply, his face filled with shock. He stammered, “That means... nine... nine Saints?!” Zhou Yuan didn’t have a precise understanding of a Saint’s power, but he knew that even Sheng Yuan was currently only in the Pseudo-Saint stage. Yet, this Pseudo-Saint stage practitioner was already considered an invincible existence in Cang Xuan Heaven. If Cang Yuan hadn’t appeared at the very end this time, no one would have been able to stop Sheng Yuan. But now, Cang Yuan was saying that in Hun Yuan Heaven, there were a full nine Saints!

What did that imply? Any one of these nine Saints, if they came to Cang Xuan Heaven, would be enough to suppress the Sheng Palace and the Cang Xuan Sect—these mighty sects—and dominate the world, instantly becoming the Lord of a Heaven! No wonder Hun Yuan Heaven could serve as the primary frontline against the Sheng Clan. Such power was indeed terrifying.

Cang Yuan looked at Zhou Yuan’s astonished face, nodded with a smile, and said, “In Hun Yuan Heaven, these nine Domain Lords are the supreme rulers, governing endless lands and countless beings...”

“Among these nine regions, one is called Tian Yuan Region, and it was created by me.”

Zhou Yuan was stunned again. He looked at Cang Yuan, who had a calm and understated expression. At this moment, there was no hint of pride or boastfulness on his face, as if he had merely uttered the most ordinary of statements. But Zhou Yuan wasn’t foolish; he could sense the profound implications behind these simple words. It represented the most supreme power and authority in Hun Yuan Heaven. Zhou Yuan speculated that even Cang Xuan Old Ancestor’s position as the Lord of Cang Xuan Heaven might not compare to Cang Yuan’s status as a Domain Lord... He had never imagined that his "bargain" master would be one of the nine supreme beings of Hun Yuan Heaven...

After being stunned for a long time, Zhou Yuan finally came to his senses, expressing his admiration, and then asked, “How does this relate to Yaoyao’s awakening?” Although amazed by Cang Yuan’s identity, what was most important in Zhou Yuan’s heart at that moment was undoubtedly Yaoyao’s awakening.

Cang Yuan smiled and said, “Yaoyao is extraordinary, so to restore her physical body, extraordinary items are required.”

“What extraordinary items?” Zhou Yuan quickly asked.

Cang Yuan narrowed his eyes, his gaze somewhat solemn, and slowly said, “The Ancestral Dragon Lamp and Ancestral Dragon flesh and blood.”

Zhou Yuan paused, then repeated, “The Ancestral Dragon Lamp and Ancestral Dragon flesh and blood?”

“When heaven and earth first opened, the first primordial being, known as the Ancestral Dragon, was born from chaos. Later, the Ancestral Dragon transformed into all things, giving rise to the beings of the Tian Yuan World,” Cang Yuan slowly explained.

Zhou Yuan’s face stiffened slightly, and he said dryly, “But, isn’t that just a legend?” He had heard many similar stories, in various versions, but he had never taken them too seriously, dismissing them as mere legends. “Moreover... even if it’s true, the Ancestral Dragon already transformed into all things. How could its flesh and blood still exist in the world?” He couldn’t imagine the flesh and blood of such a mythical existence still remaining in the world. What was even harder for Zhou Yuan to comprehend was that Yaoyao needed a legendary item like Ancestral Dragon flesh and blood to repair her physical body?! This was truly unbelievable.

Cang Yuan nodded and said, “Indeed, it’s probably very difficult for Ancestral Dragon flesh and blood to exist in the world today.” However, he immediately changed his tone: “But ‘difficult’ doesn’t mean ‘impossible’.”

“What about the Ancestral Dragon Lamp?” Zhou Yuan continued to ask.

“The Ancestral Dragon Lamp is a top-tier sacred artifact within Hun Yuan Heaven. Legend has it that its wick was formed from solidified Ancestral Dragon marrow. This sacred object is jointly controlled by the nine regions in rotation. Every hundred years, there will be a Nine Regions Grand Assembly, where the next custodian will be decided.”

Zhou Yuan gave a wry smile, “So, we can only succeed if the Ancestral Dragon Lamp falls into the hands of the Tian Yuan Region?”

Cang Yuan nodded.

“Master, you are one of the Nine Sovereigns. If you go to Hun Yuan Heaven, borrowing this item shouldn’t be a problem, right?” Zhou Yuan asked, somewhat confused.

Cang Yuan shook his head. “If I could go to Hun Yuan Heaven, why would I have needed to take Yaoyao and hide from the Sheng Clan outside all those years ago? After all, even the Sheng Clan wouldn’t dare to easily set foot in Hun Yuan Heaven.”

Zhou Yuan was full of questions. “Aren’t you one of the Nine Sovereigns, Master? Why can’t you go to Hun Yuan Heaven?”

Cang Yuan sighed, his gaze turning to a room where Yaoyao’s crystal coffin rested. Seeing this, Zhou Yuan’s heart trembled slightly. “Because of Yaoyao?”

“Yaoyao’s existence is crucial to all living beings in our Tian Yuan World, but she is too special. Therefore, there’s a dispute among the Nine Sovereigns regarding how to handle her.”

“I secretly took her out back then and hid for many years, not only to avoid the Sheng Clan but also the other Great Sovereigns.”

“If I were to return to Hun Yuan Heaven, they might detect me, and that might not be good for Yaoyao,” Cang Yuan said with a solemn expression.

Zhou Yuan secretly clicked his tongue, clearly surprised that Cang Yuan had such a conflict with the other eight Great Sovereigns. The complexities involved were beyond his imagination.

“That’s why I need you to go to Hun Yuan Heaven... Regarding the Ancestral Dragon Lamp, you can go to Tian Yuan Region and seek out my other two disciples. They will assist you,” Cang Yuan said.

Zhou Yuan’s eyes lit up. “Are they the two senior disciples Master mentioned back then?”

“Two senior disciples?” Cang Yuan paused slightly, then couldn’t help but chuckle. “The eldest disciple is indeed a senior disciple. As for the other one, well, you could say that...”

Zhou Yuan was bewildered. What did “you could say that” mean?

“However, it’s been many years since I left Hun Yuan Heaven. The Tian Yuan Region might have undergone changes. It’s too vast, with many top-tier powers and experts. When I was there, I could keep them in check, but I’ve been away for so many years that I can’t say what changes have occurred there now. So, if you go to Tian Yuan Region, you’ll need to be cautious.”

“Furthermore, apart from my other two disciples, you must not reveal to anyone else that you are my third disciple. If that information gets out and reaches the other Great Sovereigns, they might try to learn about my current situation through you.”

“As for the even more elusive Ancestral Dragon flesh and blood, you’ll have to put effort into finding information about it once you’re in Hun Yuan Heaven,” Cang Yuan slowly added.

Zhou Yuan carefully processed Cang Yuan’s words. He knew that both items the latter mentioned—the Ancestral Dragon Lamp and the Ancestral Dragon flesh and blood—would be extremely difficult to acquire. Clearly, the path to Yaoyao’s awakening was far more arduous than he had anticipated. This weighed heavily on his heart, but in the end, he took a deep breath and said, “I understand. When do I depart?” He didn’t waste words, knowing that no matter the dangers, he would not hesitate if it meant Yaoyao could awaken.

Cang Yuan seemed pleased. He then looked up, gazing into the void, his brows slightly furrowed. “The sooner, the better. I feel the Sheng Clan is trying to pinpoint my location again.”

Zhou Yuan’s eyes flickered, then became resolute. “Then let’s make it tomorrow!”