The Golden Crow clan, a sign of catastrophe

“Hoo~”

Xiao Fan let out a long breath, finally understanding what it meant to enjoy like an Emperor.

The Empress's majesty, the little woman's shyness.

Xiao Fan realized what it felt like to be surrounded by love like a tide.

“Husband, do you still like it?” she asked with a charming smile.

Her exquisite, rounded jade feet gently stepped, almost stomping Xiao Fan’s soul out of him. How infuriating!

Outside the palace, the maidservants had already prepared a fragrant bath, and Shen Biru attended to Xiao Fan’s bathing.

The perfect combination of Empress and Wife!

Shen Biru was full of tender affection, showing her unique gentle and virtuous side, changing Xiao Fan’s clothes, combing his hair, and tidying his appearance with great care.

Perhaps, this was Shen Biru’s docile response, feeling Xiao Fan’s love.

“Husband, are you leaving?” Shen Biru asked softly, with some reluctance.

“I also want to stay by your side, but as a man, I must have my own career and carve out my own sky,” Xiao Fan said seriously.

“I understand,” Shen Biru said.

“Don’t worry about me. If you need my help, just ask. I’ll be there whenever you call.”

“Also, you must pay attention to safety when venturing out. You cannot put yourself in danger.”

“Safety first. If you experience the trials and tribulations outside and feel weary, this concubine’s place will always be your safe harbor, husband.”

Shen Biru chattered on, like a wife whose husband was about to embark on a long journey, her heart full of reluctance.

Xiao Fan gently embraced her, cherishing the tranquility after the great battle.

Xiao Fan would not stay for anyone.

He would pass through, return to revisit, but he would not stay long.

He left, preparing to return to Yaochi Immortal Palace.

No matter how good the women outside were, to Xiao Fan’s life, they were merely seasoning.

Yu Yue and Xin Xi were where his heart truly lay.

And Revered Master Qing Yu.

And Jiang Lan Zhi.

And Yi Yun.

And…

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Eternal Immortal Domain, Northern Yao Plain.

In a certain auction house.

On the auction stage, the beautiful woman presiding over the auction said:

“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for waiting.”

“For the next treasure, we will not set a starting price. After I introduce it, you can bid whatever you deem it’s worth.”

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately attracted the interest of many people.

An item without a starting bid was a rare occurrence.

“I’m sure you’re all curious why we’re not setting an auction price,” said the beautiful woman presiding on stage, looking radiant.

“This item was unearthed by our auction house from a Secret Realm. Because of its ancient origins, no one has been able to identify what it is, and thus its value cannot be estimated.”

“However, we have tested it with secret methods, and this item is definitely not ordinary. There is a world of its own within it.”

“We do not wish for a pearl to be covered in dust, so we have decided to bring it to auction. If any of you can identify this item, you may bid for it.”

After listening to the beautiful woman, everyone showed strong interest. A treasure that even this auction house couldn't identify might truly be a rare treasure.

The people from the auction house brought out the unidentified treasure they spoke of. It was spherical in shape and as hard as a rock on the outside.

Yet, within it, it contained surging vitality, resembling more a large Yao Beast egg.

“Is it the egg of some rare beast?”

“Not sure, but it feels very special.”

“Anyway, there’s no starting price, so let’s just shout a random bid and see.”

Immediately, the Cultivators present began to bid.

Before long, this giant egg-like stone was successfully bid upon.

“Does this guest wish to open it on the spot? If a treasure is revealed, we are willing to buy it back.”

“Then let’s open it and see.”

The auction house staff immediately stepped forward, performing secret techniques, preparing to cut open the giant stone.

Everyone watched the giant egg with burning eyes, wanting to know what was hidden inside.

Halfway through the cutting, the entire giant egg exploded on its own. Everyone held their breath, their eyes all focused on the giant egg.

What emerged from the giant egg was actually a living three-legged bird, with golden-red flames burning on its brown divine feathers.

“What is this?”

“Holy cow, what a strange bird.”

“A three-legged bird, it looks so much like the Three-legged Golden Crow of the ancient Yao Race.”

“Three-legged Golden Crow? Wasn’t that a great Yao from ancient times? I heard it was wiped out in antiquity; it’s impossible for one to have survived until now, right?”

Everyone discussed animatedly.

And the great bird on the stage also opened its eyes, as if waking from a deep sleep.

“How long have I been asleep?” It muttered to itself, looking around somewhat dazed.

But before it could react, an Xuanbing iron chain flew towards it, wrapping tightly around its neck, locking it in place.

“What are you doing? I am the Golden Crow Prince of the Golden Crow Clan! Are you trying to die?”

“If you know what’s good for you, release me quickly!”

The scorching cold Qi eroded its body, and even the fiery feathers on its body were somewhat dimmed by the binding.

But its eyes were as fiery as flames, with crimson pupils burning like an Incarnation of fire.

Hearing its words, the Cultivators watching couldn’t help but sneer: “Golden Crow Prince? What era is this? Still Golden Crow Prince.”

“The Golden Crow Clan was wiped out in antiquity. Where would a Golden Crow Prince come from?”

“No, the Qi on him is very ancient, not like someone from our world.”

Everyone thought of a possibility.

Could it be a Golden Crow that was sealed in ancient times and managed to survive until now?

The person who had just bid for it, knowing that he couldn’t control this Golden Crow, immediately sold it back to the auction house at ten times the auction price.

The auction house was happy to accept, buying it.

Rarity makes value. Whether it was the Golden Crow Prince or not, just being a Golden Crow meant it could fetch a good price.

However, as the Golden Crow Prince, it would not allow itself to be slaughtered.

It had a life-saving method!

“Damn it, why are there only humans? Not a trace of Demonic Qi within a thousand miles.”

“Has the Yao Race been wiped out?”

The Golden Crow’s heart was filled with doubts, but now was not the time to think about such things.

A seven-colored fiery feather flew out from its Sea of Consciousness, landing at its feet, breaking through the obstacles and carrying it away from this place.

The auction house staff immediately moved out, wanting to capture it back.

This giant egg was just one of many treasures unearthed in the Secret Realm.

The auction house saw huge profits and immediately decided to auction off all the remaining ancient artifacts, setting extremely high prices.

Given that a Golden Crow had just emerged, many people attending this auction became frenzied.

But as time went on, they discovered something extraordinary.

It wasn’t the unearthing of a treasure, but the discovery of an ancient stone tablet, on which a prophecy was inscribed.

[The day the Secret Realm opens is the time of the Golden Crow's return]

[In the last Great Tribulation, my Golden Crow Clan suffered heavy losses and faced the calamity of extermination. By order of my Golden Crow Clan Chief, I gathered the strength of the entire clan to send our clan's Prodigy to the next Great Tribulation.]

[In this life, whether my Golden Crow Clan will experience Nirvana and Rebirth after the Great Tribulation, or completely perish and become dust in the long river of time, depends on your fortune.]

Great Tribulation?

The inscription on the tablet sent shivers down one's spine.

Those who participated in this auction were all powerful aristocratic families, immortal dynasties, and Holy Lands. The Golden Crow Clan was a great Yao Race in ancient times, with unparalleled might.

In the distant ancient era, the Golden Crow Clan was a great Yao Race whose reputation shook the Immortal Realm, its status even comparable to the Dragon and Phoenix Races.

However, the Great Tribulation mentioned in the inscription could lead to the extermination of the Golden Crow Clan. If this Great Tribulation were to fall upon any of their families, it would surely be a calamity of extermination.

No, even if it were to fall upon Yaochi Immortal Palace and the Holy Academy, these two would not be able to withstand it.

It seemed that, in the midst of it all, a Great Tribulation was brewing in the Immortal Realm.

This news spread wider and wider, causing widespread panic.

The vast majority of people dismissed this so-called tablet and Great Tribulation as a joke, wondering where so many calamities could come from.

Most likely, it was someone bored creating a topic.

However, a minority of aristocratic families and forces understood that what was written on the stone tablet was real.

They needed to make some preparations.