"Quick, that old guy has a magic treasure that can imprison space too. Let us three strike together and break free from the confined space," Seventh Ancestor Mu Zhengfeng shouted.
Sixth Ancestor Mu Yingmang and Lu Tiangang immediately stepped forward, then struck Mu Zhengfeng on the back with a palm strike.
A powerful surge of Qi Blood Power instantly flooded into Mu Zhengfeng’s body.
Mu Zhengfeng then infused this Qi Blood Power into the Flowing Light Shuttle.
The Flowing Light Shuttle instantly erupted with a terrifying aura, shattering the confined space and then fleeing into the void.
Before long, three streams of flowing light fell from the sky, their faces grim.
"Mu Zhengfeng’s Flowing Light Shuttle is really troublesome."
"Why did they bring the Crown Prince of the Da Li Dynasty to our Demon Clan territory?"
"They went to the Netherworld, are they after the Dragon Corpse?"
"Dragon Corpse? Hmph, we’re powerless against it. What could they possibly do? If they wake the Dragon Soul, we would be doomed."
"Didn’t Emperor Li of the Da Li Dynasty come after founding the nation, and he also couldn’t do anything to the Dragon Corpse."
"Only humans can resist the Dragon Might; we of the Jiao Clan truly struggle against that Dragon Might."
"Since we can’t catch up, let’s head back first and see what they’re doing in the Netherworld."
From their conversation, it could be discerned that these three Demon Gods were unaware of the Cold Spring.
In other words, it’s very likely that the entire Jiao Clan doesn’t know of the Netherworld Flower or that Cold Spring.
Indeed, if not for the guidance of the Cold Spring Water, Mu Rufeng and his people wouldn’t have found that canyon.
Moreover, it seems they don’t know about Mu Rufeng’s poisoning either.
Which means Mu Rufeng’s poisoning is indeed not the doing of the Jiao Clan.
Mu Rufeng returned to the Imperial City.
After the three Ancestors encouraged Mu Rufeng, each gave him a token.
With the token, Mu Rufeng could meet Lu Ancestor at the Duke Mansion.
With the token, Mu Rufeng could visit the secluded cultivation abodes of the Seventh and Sixth Ancestors within the Imperial Palace anytime.
As for the Netherworld Flower, they kept a bit for Mu Rufeng, and the rest was sent to another Ancestor at the Emperor Sovereign Realm for research.
This Ancestor isn’t part of the royal family but is located in Lu State, one of the Nine States, specializing in Alchemy.
And Alchemists are quite skilled with Spiritual Flowers and Spirit Grass, among others.
"Greetings, Father Emperor." Mu Rufeng met Mu Chengqian in a side hall.
"Hmm, back already, is the toxin cleared?" Mu Chengqian inquired.
"Cleared already, and we’ve made a major discovery," Mu Rufeng said.
"Major discovery? What major discovery?" Mu Chengqian sat up slightly.
Mu Rufeng said nothing but glanced at the eunuchs and palace maids serving nearby.
"You may all withdraw," Mu Chengqian said slowly.
The group immediately saluted and left, even Mu Chengqian’s trusted aide did the same.
An array rose, enveloping the side hall.
"Speak, what have you discovered," Mu Chengqian asked.
"Father Emperor, we discovered a Dragon Corpse in the Netherworld, a True Dragon Corpse."
"Dragon Corpse! Are you sure?" Mu Chengqian instantly stood from the dragon throne.
"Yes, it’s a Dragon Corpse, and moreover, its cultivation before death surpassed the level of Emperor Sovereign," Mu Rufeng revealed more news.
"Above Emperor Sovereign? How is that possible?" Mu Chengqian couldn’t believe it.
"Father Emperor, it’s true, and this Dragon Corpse is also afflicted by the Netherworld Flower Poison, not to mention the Dragon Soul..."
Mu Rufeng promptly recounted the events of visiting the Netherworld to Mu Chengqian.
"Netherworld Cold Spring, Netherworld Flower, Cold Spirit Fish, and the Dragon Corpse."
"This Netherworld is truly a wondrous place, such a shame it’s occupied by the Jiao Long Clan."
Mu Chengqian said with a face full of regret.
If it were in their Da Li Dynasty’s territory, it would be easier for them to study gradually.
However, he then remembered the Netherworld appeared over three thousand years ago, and their Ancestor Li might have visited too.
The royal secret scroll about the records of the Netherworld, have they documented it? Mu Chengqian decided to check it later.
"Father Emperor, this is the Cold Spirit Fish from the Cold Spring, greatly beneficial for cultivation, and much more beneficial for those who cultivate Cold Attribute Cultivation Methods," Mu Rufeng presented a spirit fish.
Mu Chengqian took it, examined it, then directly swallowed it.
"Hmm, it’s rather tasty, akin to the Seventh Rank Qi Blood Pill, the refining speed seems faster too," Mu Chengqian nodded with satisfaction.
"Wait for it, Seventh Ancestor will surely bring back the Cold Ice Pearl, you should first rest in the Eastern Palace, tomorrow we’ll formally begin handling state affairs." Mu Chengqian said.
"Yes, Father Emperor." Mu Rufeng nodded, preparing to leave.
"Wait, leave some of that Cold Spirit Fish for me."
Upon hearing this, Mu Rufeng immediately took out some Cold Spirit Fish for Mu Chengqian.
"Please also send some to the Imperial Kitchen, let the Empress Dowager taste them too."
"Yes, Father Emperor!"
Mu Rufeng promptly withdrew and left.
But before he walked out, he suddenly paused, there was something he almost forgot.
"Father Emperor, there’s one more thing to tell you," Mu Rufeng turned around and said.
Mu Rufeng then recounted the possibility of his second brother’s death being due to Netherworld Flower Poison.
"Alright, I understand. You may leave," Mu Chengqian’s face showed no change.
Yet Mu Rufeng could see that Mu Chengqian’s palm had already clenched into a fist.
Mu Rufeng promptly withdrew and left.
He first visited the Imperial Kitchen, delivering a batch of Cold Spirit Fish to them, then proceeded to the Eastern Palace.
On his journey, everyone who saw Mu Rufeng paid their respects courteously.
Honestly, this feeling was quite satisfying.
Mu Rufeng never thought he’d experience the prestige of being the Crown Prince, and it wouldn’t be long before he’d also experience the Emperor’s prestige.
"Your Highness, you’ve returned?" The guards at the Eastern Palace’s entrance showed faces of joy upon seeing Mu Rufeng.
This person Mu Rufeng knew, he was one of his trusted aides.