Chapter 1389: Giving Answers

Instead, she was another maternal being born alongside Celestial Emperor Yunlong, meaning the Fourth Prince's birth mother is actually an extraterrestrial being, sharing the same lineage as Celestial Emperor Yunlong's entire bloodline of star power.

If my judgment is correct, the Fourth Prince and his mother have this time orchestrated an astonishing conspiracy.

Their true intention is to have the civilization lineage represented by the power of the stars dominate the entire Yingzhou Continent's civilization. If this situation were to occur, not only Celestial Emperor Yunlong, but all the descendants of the Yun Imperial Dynasty would fall under their control. And all the myriad beings across the Yingzhou Continent

would completely lose their right to live freely, trampled by the special life forms spawned by their civilization.

The entire Yingzhou Continent would turn into a true purgatory. Therefore, at this critical juncture, I absolutely cannot allow myself to continue enduring in silence.

Even if it means betraying my original promise to Celestial Emperor Yunlong, or even allowing the lineage of star power to become extinct, I must provide you with the necessary guidance at this crucial moment.

Otherwise, as the guardian totem of Xuanyuan Imperial City, I would be unworthy of this identity and I would fail the citizens of Xuanyuan Imperial City who have offered me worship and reverence for so many years.”

Hearing what she said, Xu Yang couldn't help but look at the woman before him with newfound respect. To step forward when the fate of all beings on the Yingzhou Continent faced catastrophe, such magnanimity was far beyond what an ordinary woman could possess.

“If I'm not mistaken, you must have made a soul pact with Celestial Emperor Yunlong back then. This would have been a prerequisite for you to keep his secret. If you reveal this secret to me, I fear you will completely lose any chance of survival.”

The Vermilion Bird's face showed a faint smile, as if she was surprised and admired Xu Yang for his exceptional cleverness and his ability to perceive all truths hidden in the darkness.

However, she did not give Xu Yang a definite reply. Instead, she unhesitatingly projected a mental imprint into Xu Yang's spiritual world.

It was at that very moment that cracks began to appear, one after another, on the Vermilion Bird's body. This was the contract she had signed with Celestial Emperor Yunlong, now taking effect.

The contents of the contract were exactly as Xu Yang had imagined: if the Vermilion Bird revealed the location of the treasure — this immense secret concerning the fate of the peerless imperial dynasty — to anyone else, she would face the judgment of the Star Light.

On the Yingzhou Continent, no inherited will power could resolve the judgment of the power of the stars.

As expected, immediately afterward, a black cloud of star power coalesced above the Vermilion Bird's head. This sight instinctively reminded Xu Yang

of the black ominous clouds he had seen forming above countless stars in the illusory realm. They bore an uncanny resemblance to that shadow.

Subtly, this also gave Xu Yang a degree of guidance and assistance. And of course, Xu Yang would not allow the Vermilion Bird to perish before his eyes.

For she was acting to help him. If he were to simply watch the Vermilion Bird be completely destroyed by the power of this contract, Xu Yang would never forgive himself.

Without hesitation, Xu Yang made a powerful move. The golden speck of light at his brow once again emitted a dazzling radiance.

Immediately afterward, the other nine qi vortices within Xu Yang's body simultaneously unleashed incredibly intense energy fluctuations.

The innate primal energy surged wildly within him, almost instantly driving all nine qi vortices into a state of resonance. Under the influence of the powerful resonance frequency, the golden speck above his head rapidly materialized into a tenth external qi vortex.

However, this time, Xu Yang's qi vortex was not bound to his body. Instead, it hovered dozens of meters above the Vermilion Bird's head.

Its incredibly powerful devouring force helped the Vermilion Bird's body condense a protective energy field around her. It was the emergence of this energy body that forcibly altered the rhythm of the star judgment power that the Vermilion Bird was supposed to endure, and caused it to be completely absorbed by the tenth qi vortex in a very short time.

Ever since Xu Yang formed this tenth qi vortex, he had dedicated considerable effort to researching and mastering the rhythm of its energy flow.

Now, he could activate the tenth qi vortex to achieve his objectives with great ease and complete freedom, unrestricted by any external conditions or pressure.

As Xu Yang channeled a stream of mental power, the tenth qi vortex above his head continued to absorb all the surrounding cosmic power with a relatively harmonious fluctuation.

The Vermilion Bird watched this scene unfold before her eyes in utter disbelief, as she had truly never imagined Xu Yang's current strength could reach such an incredible level.

“Perhaps I understand now why Celestial Emperor Yunlong fell to you. This fighting style you've pioneered is truly unheard of for me.

It's also hard to imagine. It probably doesn't belong within the scope of Yingzhou Continent's inherited civilizations, does it? Or perhaps, is this method something you created yourself?”

Xu Yang gently shook his head. “The Primordial Power system is indeed a product of extraterrestrial civilizations, but it exists as the cultivation essence of the highest-level civilizations from beyond this realm.

Therefore, this lineage of power wasn't something I created on my own. However, I am the first person to have opened this tenth qi vortex.

I should be considered the most powerful among all cultivators practicing the Primordial Cultivation techniques. However, I have never used the power of this cultivation method to help another person resolve a judgment power they were meant to endure, nor do I have any certainty of success.

It's fair to say that your escape from this tribulation is not entirely due to my efforts. This is your destiny.

Perhaps it's because you helped the myriad beings of the Yingzhou Continent gain a chance for rebirth and to change their fate, that destiny has also given you a corresponding gift, preserving your life.

And I merely exercised this right on behalf of destiny, saving you this one time. You don't need to feel indebted to me; consider it a return for the favor you did me this time.

From now on, you only have one task: to guard Xuanyuan Imperial City well, and protect the new leader of the Yun Imperial Dynasty.

The Prince is a wise lord with great vision and strategy. He is also a leader capable of guiding the entire continent into a new era of civilized prosperity.

More importantly, he needs the help of powerful and wise individuals like you. If he encounters more difficulties in the future, please offer him more assistance.”

The Vermilion Bird's face showed a faint smile. “With a mentor like you, capable of changing the destiny of the entire Yingzhou Continent in an instant, what else is there for me to do?”