50: What is Junjia? This is

Jun.

A single character, 'Jun,' was enough to explain everything.

The Jun Family had no influence in Shi Fang City, but that didn't mean no one knew about them.

One of the Ten Chiefs of Three Heavens, their name was like thunder, especially since Shi Fang City was considered to be at the 'Son of Heaven's' feet.

Thousands of black-armored soldiers marched along the Heavenly Road, approaching them. Even though the Wu Family was so ostentatious, with everyone dressed in luxurious, colorful, and stunning attire, they were far less impactful than this group of black-armored soldiers.

They exuded nobility, mystery, solemnity, and steadfastness.

Neatly aligned, with an unimaginable oppressive Aura hidden beneath their low profile, they didn't deliberately show off their Family's heritage. On the contrary, a single 'Jun' character was enough.

"This is... the Jun Family..." Gu Aoqing murmured to herself, her eyes flickering as she watched the awe-inspiring scene. Her entire life had been dedicated to elevating the Gu Family to that supreme position, and she had always worked hard for it.

But the scene today made her scalp tingle, difficult to accept.

This was a top-tier Family. Facing a power like the Wu Family, there was no need for words; whoever spoke an extra syllable would be cut down.

It wasn't because of enmity, nor was it out of respect; it was simply because they blocked the Jun Family's path.

This Heavenly Road was originally laid for the families of the Ten Directions Immortal Court, and the Wu Family was like an ant blocking the way. No reason was needed; a casual stomp would crush them, and it was considered perfectly normal.

How could such a Family be caught up to?

Gu Aoqing's long-held beliefs gradually crumbled at this moment. She could only stare blankly as the procession marched past, unable to utter a single word.

Perhaps it was her striking red dress, but Gu Aoqing saw the figure seated high and alone in the jade carriage glance her way.

A gentle breeze lifted the white gauze curtain, and through a gap, she glimpsed the person within.

It was a young man.

He had a handsome appearance and an indifferent expression. He merely glanced at her before withdrawing his gaze with a hint of boredom, so... high and mighty.

She stood there, staring blankly, and even after the procession vanished, she did not avert her gaze, as if a seed had been planted in her heart.

Only after the procession had departed did the surrounding pedestrians dare to speak, their eyes filled with shock.

"Jun... Family?"

"I've seen people from the Jun Family elsewhere, and while they were indeed extraordinary, why do I feel like this group is so unsettling? I didn't dare to breathe too loudly, afraid they'd come and cut me down."

"Are you stupid?! Is this the Jun Family? The Jun Family's emblem is gold characters on a white background. Look at the emblem on the carriage; is it that??"

"Gold characters on a black background. Indeed, it's not the Jun Family, or rather, not the branch we usually see. I was fortunate enough to witness it once before; this is the emblem of the main Jun Family from the Upper Realm."

"Moreover, eight black-gold carriages were dispatched this time. The one in the middle is probably some extremely important figure."

"Upper Realm..."

Everyone immediately gasped, not even daring to utter that name, fearing it would bring about utter destruction.

They were already in the Upper Realm; if one were to speak of the Upper Upper Realm, there was only one: the Ten Directions Immortal Court.

Suddenly, the discussions ceased. Once they knew what kind of existence it was, they dared not discuss it further. However, as for the Wu Family...

"Tsk tsk tsk, Young Miss Gu became a widow before even marrying. What a pity."

"Not just that, a Young Master of the Wu Family, three Elders, and numerous Core Disciples were directly killed without daring to utter a single peep. After today, the Wu Family probably won't be able to maintain its position among the top three in Shi Fang City."

"An undeserved calamity, an undeserved calamity. If they had just obediently given way, it wouldn't have come to this."

"You can't blame him for that. If he hadn't seen the emblem on the carriage, who would have known it was the Jun Family's procession? Moreover, the Wu Family held themselves in high regard in Shi Fang City, and with the wedding, how could they possibly give way to people of unknown origin?"

"The Young Master of the Wu Family, who is usually so arrogant, probably guessed that the other party was not simple. He kept saying 'this humble one,' which was humble enough, but who knew he would still be cut down."

As they spoke, everyone looked at the Wu Family members who were collecting the bodies, their faces filled with regret.

They told you to make way, but you refused, wanting to reason with them. That's human nature.

But unfortunately, the other party was the Jun Family. They simply didn't want to hear any of your reasons. What if you were getting married?

If they said they'd crush you, they'd crush you. All you can say is, be more careful in your next life.

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Qing Tian Realm.

Basically, all major families in the Upper Realm had their controlled Domains.

For example, this Qing Tian Realm was under the control of the Chu Family. Although other families also had a presence, the Chu Family was still the primary ruler.

As the in-laws of the Jun Family, the Chu Family naturally heard rumors of Jun Lingxiao's descent to the Lower Realm. The Jun Family had no influence in this Lower Realm, so the task of welcoming him fell upon the head of the Chu Family's representative in this Realm.

At this moment, in Guan Xue City of the Central State Domain, at the inter-realm teleportation platform.

The Chu Family, as an external force, was extremely unique. They did not contend with the four great Holy Lands of the local Central State but stood apart, above these Holy Lands. However, the Chu Family did not intend to expand its territory in this Realm; they merely sent people to guard it and acted with a relatively low profile.

But in recent days, the Chu Family began to become active, directly stationing themselves around the inter-realm teleportation platform, causing a stir in the city.

Even various forces began to speculate whether a powerful figure from the Upper Realm was descending. Many forces, including the imperial Family, or even Loose Cultivators, stopped to discuss.

"Isn't that the Chu Family's Patriarch? This person has even shown his face? It seems he didn't even show up for the Guan Xue Holy Land's Holy Lord's birthday last time, did he?"

"Indeed. The Chu Family is an Upper Realm power. For the Patriarch of such a force to show his face, the person descending this time must be extraordinary."

"What kind of person descending to the Lower Realm could warrant such an existence personally greeting him?"

"Not only that, he's been waiting here for several days. It's as if he's afraid of being slow to greet him."

As many Cultivators in the city discussed, the inter-realm teleportation platform suddenly lit up with white light.

A circular beam of light, ten people thick, shot up into the sky, reaching the heavens.

From the beam of light emerged a young man, followed by more than ten black-armored soldiers. These soldiers vanished in the blink of an eye, leaving only a man and a woman.

"Who is that? A... young man?"

"Did you see that there were more than a dozen people behind that young man? How did they disappear in a blink of an eye? Did I see wrong?"

"I saw them too. Even their Aura disappeared completely. Their strength is formidable..."

"The remaining two also have unusual strength. I can't even discern the man's strength, and the woman... Can her beauty be described as capable of toppling nations? She's probably even more beautiful than the Saintess of the Guan Xue Holy Land."

Many Cultivators looked at the three, discussing softly. However, after a moment, they discovered an unbelievable fact.

The man exuded a powerful Qi and formidable strength, and the woman, dressed in palace attire, was incredibly beautiful. Yet, these two stood obediently behind the young man, well-behaved, like attendants!

Thinking this, everyone's gaze turned towards the young man.

But they didn't expect the exquisitely beautiful woman to step forward, blocking their gaze. Then, her entire Aura suddenly erupted, isolating their Divine Sense.

Suddenly, everyone observing from afar changed their expressions slightly, because they realized that this woman, only in her twenties, was actually a Divine Realm expert.

What was the concept of the Divine Realm? It was already the strength of a Holy Land Elder!

It was simply outrageous. Now everyone knew that these people were beyond their reach. They all withdrew their Divine Sense and looked on from afar with their naked eyes.

"Your Highness, Divine Son, I apologize for not coming to greet you sooner." Chu Yongyuan, the Patriarch of the Chu Family, went forward to greet him. Jun Lingxiao nodded to him, and then Jun Zizhuo stepped forward and began to converse with him.

Although he was the Patriarch of the Chu Family, he was merely from the Lower Realm, and there was a significant disparity between his status and Jun Lingxiao's.

"Patriarch Chu, you're too kind. I presume the accommodations have been prepared?" Jun Zizhuo chuckled a few times, clearly unwilling to linger in this place for too long.

It was fortunate that this was the Lower Realm. If someone in the Upper Realm dared to be so reckless towards the Divine Son of the Jun Family, ten pairs of eyes wouldn't be enough to cut out.

"Haha, naturally, everything has been prepared. Please, everyone, follow me."

Chu Yongyuan cupped his hands slightly and made a gesture of invitation.

Then, under Chu Yongyuan's guidance, Jun Lingxiao and the others departed.

Even so, the Chu Family arranged numerous sentries along the way, fearing any mishap.

As Jun Lingxiao moved, the onlookers finally got a clear look at what kind of young man he was.

The young man wore a black robe, exuding dominance. His face was delicate, his temperament picturesque, and the coldness and indifference in his brows were like the cold pines of distant mountains, giving one a sense of being untouched by the dust of the world.

From a distance, this figure, under the sunlight, appeared exceptionally cold, as if isolated from the world, immersed in his own realm.

"What a handsome young man! Is this someone from the Chu Family?"

"His temperament is ethereal, like a young immortal banished from heaven. Perhaps only Saintess Su Lianxue could be a match for him?"

"That's right, such a temperament has only been seen on Saintess Su, and even Saintess Su is far inferior to him. He is probably a Young Master from an immortal Family in the Upper Realm."

As soon as Jun Lingxiao appeared, many Cultivators focused their attention, then sighed, marveling at what kind of Family could cultivate such a young man.

"Saintess Su...?" Jun Lingxiao pondered slightly upon hearing this, his interest piqued.