The imperial city is very big.

There are not only magnificent palaces and majestic towers, but also beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, and even... a mountain!

This mountain is very ancient and contains many mysteries. It is said that the royal family built their capital here because of this mountain.

When Qin Zi brought Qin Chuan to the imperial city, there was already a large group of people waiting there.

These people were dressed luxuriously and had extraordinary bearing.

The burly middle-aged man in the front was wearing a five-clawed golden dragon robe. There was no doubt that he was the emperor of the current dynasty!

"Welcome to both of you."

His Majesty the Emperor had a gentle smile on his face, like a good old man who had no temper at all.

"You are too polite, Your Majesty."

Qin Chuan took a closer look and found that the Emperor of the Nine Yang Dynasty seemed a little mediocre.

Only the seventh level of Tongtian Realm!!

However, perhaps it was precisely because of his mediocrity that he could become emperor... After all, the royal family was deliberately showing weakness!

They must disguise themselves like this to confuse their enemies and buy more time for the family to develop.

As for what this family has become secretly, no one knows, even many members of the royal family are kept in the dark...

"The ancestor has instructed us to take Qin Zi directly to the Spirit Pond. I wonder if Elder Qin Chuan will go with us, or will he rest in the palace?"

The emperor asked with a smile.

"Let's go together."

Qin Chuan said calmly that it would be better to keep a close eye on his son when he was on someone else's territory.

This family is not simple, so it is better to be safe than sorry.

"Okay, this way please."

The emperor was not surprised at all, as if he had known Qin Chuan would make this choice. In fact, the so-called going to the palace to rest was just a courtesy.

After all, he didn't want to wear a green dragon robe.

Soon, everyone arrived in front of the mountain, and standing at the foot of the mountain, they could feel its majestic feeling even more.

Its height and size are not too large, but its majestic aura is like a towering sword in the sky.

Moreover, through some lush vegetation, you can still see ancient cliff carvings. It is unknown what era these traces were left behind by swordsmen. The sword intent is still lingering today, which is shocking.

“Puff!”

There was a muffled sound in the sky.

Everyone looked up and saw a layer of pale golden light appear in the sky at some point and disappear in a flash.

Outside the light curtain, a cloud of blood mist appeared, and a few charred feathers were fluttering and slowly falling down...

"Haha, it was a bird outside that tried to break into Jiuyang Mountain, but was strangled by the mountain protection formation."

The emperor smiled and said to Qin Chuan: "This formation was set up by our ancestors two thousand years ago. Even a strong man in the Supreme Saint Realm dare not break into it at will, otherwise he will be killed or injured."

Qin Chuan didn't say anything.

The father and son followed the emperor silently, and surrounded by a group of people, they walked up the ancient stone stairs step by step.

After walking for a long time, they arrived at the mountainside. On the shining flat ground stood a majestic stone forest.

Gray-white stone pillars stand tall, covered with runes of various colors, looking strange and dangerous.

"The Spiritual Pond is inside the Stone Forest. I'll take Qin Zi in."

The emperor said to Qin Chuan, what he actually meant was - it is not convenient for you to go in ahead.

It's just a euphemism.

"good."

Qin Chuan nodded, then found a man-made lotus stone platform on the outskirts of the stone forest and sat down.

"Dad, I'm going in."

Qin Zi said something, then followed the emperor into the stone forest, and soon his figure disappeared.

Qin Chuan sat on the lotus stone platform with his eyes closed. He was not practicing, but was doing his daily thinking - in what kind of situation, how should he trick his son to maximize the benefits?

He often thought about these things.

After all, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. Only by doing enough homework on weekdays can you make a brilliant turn at the critical moment...

The people from the royal palace who were accompanying him stood respectfully by, not daring to say a word.

Because they knew that Qin Chuan was a distinguished guest invited by the ancestor and his status was incredibly high!

…

Soon, Qin Zi, led by the emperor, arrived at the spiritual pool.

It was a circular pool with a diameter of more than 30 meters. The water in the pool was light golden and exuded amazing spiritual energy!

Around the pool stood more than a dozen stone statues of strange beasts, and on top of each of these statues sat a dirty old man.

These old men were unkempt, their clothes were rotten and covered with thick dust.

It seems like it hasn't moved for a long time.

"Dear seniors of the ancestral hall, I am following the order of our ancestors to bring Qin Zi to the spiritual pool."

The emperor said respectfully.

"Come in."

An old voice replied, but no one knew which old man said it.

Then, the pale golden surface of the pool suddenly opened to both sides like a curtain.

And deep under the water, there was actually a pool with a diameter of only fifteen meters, and there were three figures in the pool.

Two men and one woman.

They are all young people.

Qin Zi recognized one of the young men at a glance. It was the eldest prince Yang Qitian, who he had defeated in Fenglei Valley before!

When the enemies met, the scene was awkward, and the key point was that he went to his enemy's house to eat.

This made Qin Zi very embarrassed.

But unexpectedly, the eldest prince, who had been defeated and humiliated by him in public, actually smiled at him kindly.

"this?!"

Qin Zi was stunned and actually a little at a loss, because he could see that there was kindness in Yang Qitian's eyes.

This is totally abnormal!

But you shouldn't hit someone who's smiling at you, so he responded with a stiff smile.

The noble girl in gauze also opened her eyes and nodded at Qin Zi as a greeting.

However, the last young man just sat cross-legged in the pool silently with his eyes closed and an indifferent expression.

“Crash!”

Qin Zi stepped into the spirit pool, and suddenly, a layer of golden ripples spread out, and a pure energy instantly rose from the soles of his feet and penetrated into his body, making him moan in comfort.

“Ah~”

This voice was extremely enchanting, and the moment the voice was uttered, Qin Zi's old face turned red.

He glanced at the three people not far away and found that the eldest prince Yang Qitian smiled, and the woman also had a smile on her face.

The indifferent young man's body trembled slightly, then he opened his eyes and said to Qin Zi indifferently: "Get out."

Wow!

Qin Zi's originally shy expression froze in an instant, and she was actually at a loss for a moment.

Then, a nameless anger rose up in his heart. He was a guest after all, but how could he be humiliated like this?

Let him go?

Is there anyone who treats guests like this?

However, he did not lose his temper immediately. After all, as a guest, he had to behave like a guest.

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "It was your royal ancestor who asked me to come here."

However, the young man's expression did not change at all, and he even closed his eyes and said calmly, "Get lost."

"you!!"

Qin Zi was furious and clenched his fists. He had the urge to fight, but thinking that this was someone else's home, he endured it.

Even though the person in front of me is a bit annoying, he is a good elder after all, and I cannot embarrass the elders on both sides.

So, he sat down quietly in the spirit pool - just ignore this annoying guy.

However, as soon as he sat down, a cold pressure instantly enveloped him, and the young man's cold voice sounded again.

"You seem to have turned a deaf ear to my words?"