The crimson gold light in the protagonist's eyes flashed and quickly disappeared.
The Residual Soul in the ring had no idea that the seemingly innocent and simple little monk had such deep secrets hidden.
The "Mad Dragon Technique" is an unparalleled cultivation technique exclusive to the royal family of the Great Xia, and no one but those with royal blood can cultivate it.
This indicates that the protagonist is actually of the royal bloodline of the Great Xia.
If Zhao Yi saw the protagonist able to operate the "Mad Dragon Technique," many of the questions in his heart would be easily resolved.
First, considering the "Mad Dragon Technique" of the Great Xia royal family is renowned throughout the world, how could the protagonist destroy the Zhao family royal line and support the heroine in ascending to the Empress's throne?
If the protagonist is of royal blood and also cultivates the "Mad Dragon Technique," then it can be explained.
The protagonist has the aura of a main character, is cultivating the same technique as the royal family of the Great Xia, and if he finds a way to control the madness, it is perfectly reasonable for the Zhao family to be annihilated!
At the same time, another guess in Zhao Yi's heart was confirmed.
Once free from insanity, the complete "Dragon God Technique" is indeed invincible!
The protagonist's eyes quickly returned to normal.
In his heart, he asked, "Master, do I really need that Dead Egg to open the Ancient Tomb?"
The protagonist sensed murderous intent coming from Zhao Yi.
Previously at the Second Prince's Mansion, if it hadn't been for Yao Qing's sudden appearance, the Sixth Prince Zhao Yi would have truly killed him!
Although it was a disaster without cause, he couldn't explain it to the Sixth Prince.
Most importantly, the protagonist cannot act recklessly now.
If people discovered that he secretly learned the "Mad Dragon Technique," the domineering Empress is far more likely to order him killed to keep it quiet rather than acknowledge him as a distant relation!
If you can't afford to offend, you can only avoid!
The aged voice said, "Besides that Dragon Egg, there are indeed other methods. After all, this humble monk didn't know of the Dragon Egg's existence initially, so other preparations were made!"
The protagonist breathed a sigh of relief, "It's good to have other methods!"
After speaking, he glanced back at the Second Prince's Mansion, a harsh glint flashing in his eyes, and said solemnly, "Disciple will meet with the Sixth Prince again in the next couple of days. If he's willing to return the Dead Egg, that would be best; otherwise, we'll have to use other methods."
The elderly voice said, "Rest assured, the opening time of the Ancient Tomb is April 4th, there's still half a month left. Even if the Dragon Egg isn't obtained, there is enough time to prepare other methods!"
"Amitabha!"
The protagonist chanted a Buddhist prayer and quickly walked towards the West Mountain Temple.
Meanwhile.
Zhao Yi lazily reclined in the luxurious carriage compartment, with Huang Ying beside him kneading his shoulders and occasionally feeding him various fruits.
"Your Highness, why didn't you just order that adulterous couple to be killed?" Huang Ying exclaimed indignantly. "That shameless woman dares to flirt with a monk in public; who knows what filth she's been up to in private! I think it'd be better to kill them directly, once and for all!"
Zhao Yi shook his head, "Today is my second brother's birthday feast, shedding blood is inauspicious."
He didn't want to dwell on this topic, so he changed the subject, "Huang Ying, what are the cultivation realms? What realm are you in now?"
Huang Ying was puzzled by the question, "Your Highness, why are you asking this? Don't you hate martial arts the most?"
Zhao Yi waved her off, "Don't ask so much, just tell me everything you know. I have my reasons."
Huang Ying, not suspecting anything, said, "There are twelve cultivation realms in total: Body Tempering Realm, Origin Realm, Qi Movement Realm, Separation and Reunion Realm, True Essence Realm, Divine Travel Realm, Extraordinary Realm, Ascension Realm, Saint King Realm."
After listening, Zhao Yi frowned, "Didn't you say there were twelve realms? Why are there only nine?"
Huang Ying explained, "The remaining three realms only exist in legend; no one in reality has seen them: Returning Void Realm, Void King Realm, Dao Origin Realm."
After listening, Zhao Yi mused, "Once someone from the royal family completes the 'Mad Dragon Technique,' they reach the Saint King Realm, right?"
Upon hearing this, Huang Ying hastily reminded, "Your Highness, it's the 'Dragon God Technique,' not the 'Mad Dragon Technique'!"
Zhao Yi gestured for her to continue.
Helplessly, Huang Ying continued, "You're right, completing the 'Dragon God Technique' indeed reaches the peak of the Saint King Realm! Legend has it that by breaking through the Saint King Realm and entering the legendary Returning Void Realm, one can meet the legendary Celestial Dragon and fully perfect the 'Dragon God Technique'!"
At this point, she glanced at Zhao Yi and cautiously said, "The complete version of the 'Divine Dragon Technique' won't cause madness."
Zhao Yi neither agreed nor disagreed.
The Celestial Dragon is only a legend; no one knows if it truly exists.
And the Returning Void Realm is not so easily surpassed.
The Great Xia royal family has a millennial heritage, with countless brilliant individuals.
Yet, no one has broken through to the Returning Void Realm.
This shows that path is not viable!
Therefore, the hope of breaking the bloodline curse still lies on the protagonist!
Thinking of this, Zhao Yi said to Huang Ying, "Go to the Imperial Clan Court and tell them I want to practice, have them send someone for a ritual!"
The practice of the "Mad Dragon Technique" differs from other cultivation techniques; it lacks mantras and techniques, instead being passed down through a ritual.
Once the "Mad Dragon Technique" is partially mastered, it can be passed on to others through a ritual, but only those of royal blood can withstand it. Others who try to secretly learn will explode and die during the ritual!
Huang Ying slightly changed her expression when she heard Zhao Yi's words, "Your Highness, you're not even twenty yet, there's no need to start cultivating so early."
Zhao Yi shook his head, "The 'Mad Dragon Technique' doesn't specify that one must be over twenty to cultivate. The Imperial Clan Court set the age limit at twenty only out of concern that someone might be too timid and practice too late, causing an Explosive Body during the ritual!"
Seeing Zhao Yi's determination, Huang Ying felt a burst of worry.
But then, considering her master's wooden aptitude, she relaxed.
She nodded, "As you command!"
Zhao Yi looked at Huang Ying and asked, "What realm are you and Qing Feng in now?"
"Qi Movement Realm!"
Huang Ying said, "Qing Feng and I are both at the third tier of the Qi Movement Realm. Qi moves with the heart, and the heart moves with intention. At the Four Seas Restaurant auction earlier, Qing Feng restrained the monk from West Mountain Temple using external Qi!"
Saying this, Huang Ying's expression became solemn, "Your Highness, Qing Feng was injured by someone beside that monk. For that person to hurt Qing Feng quietly, they must be at least a Tier Six Divine Travel Realm expert! Experts of the Divine Travel Realm can use Divine Sense to harm, making defense very difficult. The next time you meet that monk, you must be extremely careful."
"Qing Feng was injured?"
Zhao Yi was momentarily stunned, and his face immediately darkened.
No wonder he hadn't seen Qing Feng these past two days.
Zhao Yi thought she was just resting.
He didn't expect her to be recovering from an injury!
Zhao Yi said, "Have the coachman speed up; return to the mansion as quickly as possible! Also, send someone to invite Big Brother and Second Brother to see me at the mansion!"
The Eldest Prince Zhao Mian has already partially mastered the "Mad Dragon Technique."
By cultivation division, he should now be at the pinnacle of Tier Six Divine Travel Realm, half-step to the seventh tier Extraordinary Realm!
Handling that old thing would be more than sufficient!
Huang Ying, seeing Zhao Yi's serious expression, curiously asked, "Your Highness, what are you planning?"
Zhao Yi calmly replied, "Nothing, just avenging Qing Feng!"
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