Chapter 0839: Imperial Qi

Chapter 0839: Aura of Kingship

Not only were the elders of the Dragon Clan present, but members of the Celestial Dragon Sect had also arrived.

This sent a jolt through Qin Yun, and his tension grew even more.

He desperately wanted to escape, but doing so would undoubtedly cause a commotion, leading to his discovery.

"These guys, hurry up and leave!" Qin Yun also instructed Ling Yuner to control the Dark Sun and halt its devouring.

Once the Dark Sun stopped, the Nine Dragons Immortal Source gradually recovered.

Seeing the Nine Dragons Immortal Source return to normal, the crowd outside found it downright bizarre. To them, it was clear that something had gone wrong with the Nine Dragons Immortal Source.

None of them truly understood the Nine Dragons Immortal Source—even the Celestial Dragon Sect members were clueless about what was happening.

Thus, they had no choice but to give up and disperse.

Qin Yun, hiding inside the Nine Dragons Immortal Source, silently exhaled in relief.

"Gorgeous Yuner, what should we do next? Can we keep absorbing?" Qin Yun asked.

"Of course we should continue! This is a great opportunity for you to break through to the Martial King realm!" Ling Yuner said. "The Nine Dragons Immortal Source’s energy is perfect for someone at your stage. The Dark Sun just devoured vast reserves of energy and has already begun reacting!"

"Alright, then let’s keep going!" Qin Yun doubled down.

A breakthrough loomed close, and the temptation of becoming a Martial King was too great to resist.

Ling Yuner resumed controlling the Dark Sun, ravenously devouring the energy within the Nine Dragons Immortal Source.

Clenching his jaw against the pain, Qin Yun circulated the Celestial-Demonic Sacred Body Art, guiding the scorching, surging energy through his body.

Earlier, the Dragon Clan elders had mentioned that they didn’t dare enter the Nine Dragons Immortal Source because the violent energy inside would cause unbearable pain.

Even staying inside for a short while was something they refused to endure.

But Qin Yun was different. To cultivate the ImmortalDemon Physique, he had already endured excruciating torment.

In terms of pain tolerance, not only could his spirit withstand it, but his physical body was also resilient enough—which was why he could enter the Nine Dragons Immortal Source in the first place.

Once the Dark Sun resumed its devouring, the spiritual energy in the Dragon King Estate grew erratic again.

A large group of elders rushed back to the underground chamber to inspect the Nine Dragons Immortal Source.

Now, Qin Yun was no longer afraid. He continued absorbing, knowing full well that none of them would dare enter.

The Dragon Clan elders and the Celestial Dragon Sect’s senior members bickered venomously outside the Nine Dragons Immortal Source, each pointing fingers at the other for failing to maintain it properly.

Eavesdropping on their squabbles from inside, Qin Yun found it equal parts hilarious and terrifying. He worried they might discover his presence or that the mysterious Celestial Dragon might appear.

Just as the thought of the Celestial Dragon crossed his mind, Ling Yuner suddenly shouted, "Xiao Yun, impersonate the Celestial Dragon and make them leave!"

"Impersonate the Celestial Dragon? How?" Qin Yun asked. "If I do it poorly, they’ll see through it!"

"Just imitate a dragon’s roar—it shouldn’t be too hard for you, right?" Ling Yuner said.

Qin Yun had heard a dragon’s roar before, so it wasn’t difficult.

After careful consideration, he released a resonating energy through his throat and spoke in a booming, draconic voice.

"All of you, step back! The Nine Dragons Immortal Source will be restored shortly!"

Amid the commotion, the crowd was completely shocked upon hearing this voice.

"Immortal Dragon Ancestor, you... why are you inside?"

"Aren't you in seclusion?"

"No need for questions. All of you, step back!" Qin Yun raised his voice, adopting a stern tone.

He said no more to avoid giving himself away.

The group found it somewhat strange but didn’t press further, hurriedly withdrew from the underground palace.

After all, the voice had come from within the Nine Dragons Immortal Source, so they believed the Immortal Dragon Ancestor was inside. Still, they were puzzled, as this had never happened before.

Seeing them leave, Qin Yun breathed easier.

"Relax. Even if we’re exposed, it’ll be later. Let’s focus on cultivating now!" Ling Yuner laughed.

"Yun'er, do you think Sister Yao Fang can come out? If there’s an Immortal Dragon Ancestor here, immortals should be able to move freely in the Dragon King Manor too, right?" Qin Yun asked. If Yao Fang could appear, he’d feel much more reassured.

"I don’t know. Don’t act recklessly! If something goes wrong and Sister Yao Fang gets sucked into the Immortal Wasteland, we’ll be down one ally!" Ling Yuner warned.

Yao Fang had always come through in critical moments.

The greatest benefit of becoming a Martial King was the ability to convert absorbed spiritual energy into King Qi, then use it to strengthen the Dao Core, allowing it to evolve continuously and gain greater power.

Qin Yun’s Dark Sun needed to absorb vast amounts of energy to evolve and convert spiritual energy into King Qi.

His mental energy cultivation and physical cultivation were both far advanced. His mental energy was the Dark Moon, and his physique was the Immortal-Demon Physique. Though his Dao Core was the Dark Sun, it had only just condensed and was still very young.

The Dark Sun was unique—no matter how it evolved, it always appeared as a black hole, remaining unchanged in appearance. Yet, the energy it released internally increased dramatically!

Qin Yun felt that although his Dark Sun was a bottomless void, it stored an immense amount of energy—at least multiple times more than others at his level.

The most remarkable aspect of the Dark Sun was its ability to compress vast amounts of energy. When releasing it, the energy carried a tremendous force, making it even more potent.

As for controlling the Dark Sun, Qin Yun could only rely on Ling Yuner. He couldn’t control it directly himself.

Ling Yuner was the Dao Spirit of the Dark Sun and understood its energy manipulation perfectly. With her guidance, Qin Yun wouldn’t misuse it and risk harming himself.

A few days later, the Nine Dragons Immortal Source suddenly trembled faintly. By then, the entire Dragon King Manor had not a trace of spiritual energy left—even the whole Dragon King City was in a state of spiritual depletion.

Though the elders of the Dragon King Manor were anxious, they were powerless, believing it was the Immortal Dragon Ancestor at work.

The Dragon King Manor and Dragon King City were in an uproar, with no one knowing what was happening.

Inside the Nine Dragons Immortal Source, Qin Yun’s body suddenly swelled up, then shrunk back down, like he was gasping violently.

When swollen, he looked as if he might burst—a terrifying sight.

"Xiao Yun, you’re almost there! Just hang on. I’ll make the Dark Sun devour energy with everything it's got!" Ling Yuner shouted.

"Right!" Qin Yun could feel himself on the brink of a breakthrough.

He was devouring vast amounts of energy, refining it through the Celestial-Demonic Sacred Body Art, and channeling it into the Dark Sun to force open the gate within.

The pitch-black Dark Sun began spinning rapidly.

At regular intervals, Qin Yun would gather a surge of energy and force it into the Dark Sun!

As he condensed the energy, his body swelled up.

Boom!

Qin Yun's body suddenly trembled, releasing a thunderous boom!

The entire Nine Dragons Immortal Source violently shook, and sent faint tremors through the underground palace!

"It's almost done!" Qin Yun gritted his teeth, desperately gathering energy until his entire body bulged.

Once he had gathered enough energy, his body nearly tore apart from the strain!

"Open!" Qin Yun controlled the energy, forcing it from every angle into the Dark Sun.

Energy surged like a raging flood from Qin Yun's limbs and bones, striking the Dark Sun!

Boom!

The Dark Sun emitted a deep, resonant hum, and two golden rays shot out from within—a golden light pulsing with regal might, flooding every part of Qin Yun's body!

"It worked! The Dark Sun is emitting kingly energy!" Ling Yuner shouted.

Qin Yun's body was still undergoing transformation, being forged and purified by the kingly energy...

Yet, at that very moment, he suddenly sensed an overwhelming draconic presence approaching.

"So strong... Could it be the Immortal Dragon Ancestor?" Qin Yun’s blood ran cold as he swiftly darted out of the Nine Dragons Immortal Source, using the Piercing Mystic Art to slip through the wall and return to the dungeon.

The moment Qin Yun left, a hulking elder, his face twisted in confusion, entered!

...

Luckily, Qin Yun got out just in time—otherwise, he would have been in trouble!

He returned to the dungeon, which was now empty and completely deserted. No one had entered during this time.

"Phew, they didn’t catch me!" Qin Yun let out a long sigh of relief. "Who knew the Dragon King Manor hid something as incredible as the Nine Dragons Immortal Source! If I could stay in there longer, I’d surely break through even faster!"

Qin Yun adored the Nine Dragons Immortal Source. Though it had put him through hell, the moment of breakthrough had brought him pure euphoria.

"I’ve reached the Martial King realm. Even if I encounter Long Chuanwu or Xian Rujing, I won’t be outmatched!"

He focused on controlling the Dark Sun, releasing kingly energy to temper his body.

Ling Yuner grinned, "Xiao Yun, see if you can unlock the fourth bead of the Nine Sun Divine Soul!"

Seizing the moment, Qin Yun poured all his mental energy into the Nine Sun Divine Soul.

After straining for a moment, he had to give up.

"No, it won’t open!"

"Ugh, so close!" Ling Yuner sighed. "Who knows when it’ll finally unlock?"

"Let me ask Yao Fang!"

Qin Yun quickly called out to Yao Fang within the third bead of the Nine Sun Divine Soul.

"Yao Fang, I've become a Martial King (Wu Wang), so why can't I activate the fourth pearl?" Qin Yun asked.

"You've become a Martial King?" Yao Fang sounded surprised, as Qin Yun's breakthrough had been incredibly fast.

Qin Yun recounted the process of his breakthrough, leaving her in awe.

"I don’t know when you’ll be able to activate the fourth pearl, but it’s definitely related to your mental energy!" Yao Fang said.

After Qin Yun’s spiritual manifestation took the form of the moon, it became the Dark Moon and had stagnated since then.

Yet, the mental energy released by the Dark Moon was already quite powerful!

"Forget it, I’ll wait until my mental energy improves again!" Qin Yun felt his current mental energy level should rival that of Emperor Wu.

At that moment, the stone door suddenly swung open!

Qin Yun’s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly stopped the Dark Sun from releasing the Martial King’s aura.

The people who entered were fifteen hulking men.

And the last one to step in was none other than Long Chuanwu himself.

"You worthless lackey, what did you do to Jingru? Ever since she returned from here, she hasn’t spoken a word to me, hiding in her room all day and even snapping at me!" Long Chuanwu said coldly.