He thought of many things.
Why did this ancient artifact fragment make his Saint Body blood subtly restless?
Could it be that there was a connection between the two?
In an instant, Jun Xiaoyao's mind raced, thinking of countless possibilities and many things.
There were also some clues he had collected before.
Now, these clues seemed to be subtly intertwining.
The birth of the Virtual Heaven Realm, the struggle between Desolate Emperor and the mastermind behind the scenes.
And the terrifying Darkness Turmoil.
Even the Saint Body Curse.
All of this seemed to stem from a single core.
As long as Jun Xiaoyao found this core, he would know all the secrets.
The secret of Emperor Haotian's Rebirth.
The secret of the Ancient Sacred Body's curse.
The secret of the Darkness Turmoil.
The secret of Desolate Emperor and his archenemy behind the scenes.
All these secrets could be unraveled.
"What exactly is that core secret?"
Jun Xiaoyao pondered inwardly.
His wisdom was already that of a Prodigy.
At this moment, he was calculating with all his might.
However, Jun Xiaoyao was certain of one thing.
To know that core secret.
He absolutely had to go to one place.
That was the Nine Heavens Ruins!
Because the Source of the turmoil came from the Nine Heavens.
And Chang Sheng Island, which colluded with the Underworld to impose the curse on the Saint Body, was also a force from the Nine Heavens.
Originally, Jun Xiaoyao's reason for going to the Nine Heavens was merely to resolve Luoli's matter and to sign in.
But now, he had an additional mission.
That was to find the Source of the Nine Heavens turmoil.
That Source would very likely unravel all secrets!
Although Jun Xiaoyao's mind was churning with thoughts.
On the surface, he remained expressionless, making it impossible for others to guess what he was thinking.
Bai Luoxue also stared at Jun Xiaoyao's handsome face.
But she couldn't discern a single clue.
"Alas..."
Bai Luoxue sighed inwardly.
She was the strategist among the Yan Yun Eighteen Riders.
But facing Jun Xiaoyao, she felt as if she had become slow-witted, completely unable to guess Jun Xiaoyao's thoughts.
The more this was the case, the more Bai Luoxue felt that the fallback she had chosen was very correct.
As if thinking of something, Bai Luoxue continued.
"Divine Child, Luoxue has another discovery."
"What?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.
Bai Luoxue said, "After the Forgotten Country, Emperor Haotian has been in seclusion."
"But Luoxue always feels that Emperor Haotian's aura has become increasingly terrifying and unfathomable."
"Furthermore, Emperor Haotian seems to have also begun to purposefully search for fragments; otherwise, this fragment wouldn't have been found so quickly."
Bai Luoxue's words made a dark glint flash in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes.
In such a short period, unless there was some special opportunity.
Otherwise, it would be very difficult for one's strength to suddenly surge.
Even Jun Xiaoyao needed some opportunities to experience a rapid increase in strength in a short time.
"Could it be that besides Rebirth, Emperor Haotian also activated a 'grandpa in his ring'?"
Jun Xiaoyao thought of this point again.
Generally, according to the trope.
After a Son of Destiny encounters a major setback, things always take a turn for the better, and they encounter opportunities.
Such as some fortuitous encounter, or assistance from a master.
And Emperor Haotian, being able to increase his strength again in such a short period.
There must be something fishy going on.
Coupled with this ancient artifact stone disk fragment.
It was hard for Jun Xiaoyao not to imagine that the 'grandpa' within the stone disk had been activated, and might even have given Emperor Haotian guidance.
Furthermore, Emperor Haotian suddenly began to purposefully search for fragments.
This was very likely due to the guidance of a mysterious 'grandpa'.
Otherwise, this phenomenon could not be explained.
Based on the clues provided by Bai Luoxue, Jun Xiaoyao deduced that a mysterious existence might have emerged behind Emperor Haotian.
"If the speculation is indeed correct, then that mysterious existence is definitely a crucial clue-person."
Jun Xiaoyao understood.
However, he was not prepared to directly seek out Emperor Haotian for now.
Firstly, there was no need to alert the enemy.
Secondly, Jun Xiaoyao had that confidence.
Even if Emperor Haotian really received help from a mysterious existence.
He would find it difficult to stir up any waves.
Let alone defeat him.
"Divine Child, what should we do next? If you are to take this ancient artifact fragment, then Luoxue will be exposed," Bai Luoxue said.
She took a risk by handing the ancient artifact fragment to Jun Xiaoyao first.
If Jun Xiaoyao accepted it.
She would definitely be exposed.
Emperor Haotian was not a fool; he would surely notice.
However, Jun Xiaoyao shook his head.
"No, you take this stone disk fragment back and give it to Emperor Haotian."
"Not only that, you must also wholeheartedly help him search for other stone disk fragments."
Jun Xiaoyao returned the stone disk fragment to Bai Luoxue.
"Divine Child, this..."
Bai Luoxue was completely bewildered, utterly confused.
Logically speaking, since Emperor Haotian was desperately searching for stone disk fragments, Jun Xiaoyao should have taken them to prevent Emperor Haotian's plan from succeeding.
Yet, Jun Xiaoyao not only returned the stone disk fragment to her.
He also told her to do her best to help Emperor Haotian find the remaining fragments.
This made Bai Luoxue completely unable to understand what trick Jun Xiaoyao was playing.
"Does Divine Child not want to disrupt Emperor Haotian's plan?" Bai Luoxue couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.
She herself hadn't realized that her stance had subtly shifted towards Jun Xiaoyao's side.
"You don't need to know that much, just do it."
Jun Xiaoyao had no patience to explain anything to Bai Luoxue, who was a scheming woman.
Bai Luoxue sighed and nodded slightly.
In front of Jun Xiaoyao, she felt like a three-year-old child.
Her mind simply wasn't enough.
Afterward, Bai Luoxue also left with the Immortal Artifact stone disk fragment.
An inscrutable look appeared in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes.
"If it's truly as I've theorized, then it will be interesting."
Jun Xiaoyao revealed a smile.
"A chess piece, yet mistakenly thinking he is the chess player. Emperor Haotian, oh Emperor Haotian, you are truly pathetic..."
Jun Xiaoyao shook his head and sighed.
He had said before that he wouldn't care about defeated opponents.
No matter how much Emperor Haotian struggled, it would be futile.
Jun Xiaoyao's attention was now beginning to turn towards the Nine Heavens.
However, before that, he still had to return to the Jun Family to consolidate his gains.
Afterward, Jun Xiaoyao returned to the Desolate Heaven Immortal Domain.
Naturally, this caused another sensation.
After all, Jun Xiaoyao's identity was no longer ordinary.
His current identity as the Lord of the Imperial Court was deeply ingrained in people's hearts.
Jun Xiaoyao was indifferent to these superficial titles.
The only purpose of fame was to help him gather Power Of Faith.
Afterward, Jun Xiaoyao retrieved the Myriad Things Mother Qi Cauldron from Goddess Houtu.
And from Goddess Houtu, he received an extremely astonishing piece of news.
"Little fellow, I do have a Myriad Things Origin Energy Source Root."
Goddess Houtu, graceful and peerlessly beautiful, looked at Jun Xiaoyao with a beaming smile.
Although Jun Xiaoyao's identity was extraordinary now, in her eyes, considering his age and seniority, he could indeed only be considered a little brat.
"If Goddess is willing, I am willing to pay any price to exchange for the Myriad Things Origin Energy Source Root," Jun Xiaoyao said.
If he could obtain the Myriad Things Origin Energy Source Root, his Myriad Things Mother Qi Cauldron could almost directly transform into a top-tier Imperial Weapon.
It would be very easy for it to transform into an Immortal Artifact in the future.
"Is that so..."
Goddess Houtu looked very amused.
"That Myriad Things Origin Energy Source Root is my true form. What, you want to refine me?"
Goddess Houtu's words caused Jun Xiaoyao's expression to instantly freeze.
Was she teasing him?