Jun Xiaoyao came back to his senses and also felt that doing this in public was somewhat inappropriate. He released Jiang Luoli's waist.
Jiang Luoli's little face was so red it looked like it would drip blood; she felt utterly mortified.
"Wuwu..." Jiang Luoli directly撲 (pounced/threw herself) into Jiang Shengyi's embrace, burying her head like a little ostrich.
She was the cherished pearl of the Jiang family, an innocent young maiden. Being treated like this naturally made her feel ashamed.
Jiang Shengyi stroked Jiang Luoli's little head and couldn't help but give Jun Xiaoyao a charming eye-roll.
This nephew of hers, although he looked divinely handsome and elegant like a banished immortal.
But he seemed a little mischievous too.
Being rolled her eyes at by Jiang Shengyi made Jun Xiaoyao notice this nominal young aunt of his.
"Hmm? That fluctuation, is it really the Innate Dao Womb?" Jun Xiaoyao's eyes narrowed slightly as he muttered to himself.
Previously, Jiang Rou had already told Jun Xiaoyao.
Jiang Luoli was the cherished pearl of the Jiang family, possessing the rare Yuan Ling Dao Physique, which could rank in the top one hundred among the three thousand physiques.
And Jiang Shengyi was the divine maiden of the Jiang family, possessing the even rarer Innate Dao Womb.
This physique was actually not much weaker than the Desolate Ancient Saintly Body.
"Desolate Ancient Saintly Body, Innate Dao Womb..."
"It is rumored that long ago, there was a Great Emperor who touched the realm of immortality, possessing a supreme physique, the Innate Saintly Body Dao Womb..."
Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flickered; he didn't continue this line of thought.
At this moment, Jun Zhantian stepped forward, cleared his throat, and said, "Thank you, all seniors, for attending my grandson's banquet."
"Today, at this banquet, my Jun family has another matter to announce."
When saying this, Jun Zhantian's expression became solemn, very formal.
"What matter could it be?"
Seeing Jun Zhantian's serious expression, everyone showed surprise.
"Presumably, everyone knows that my Jun family has ten Sequences, each a peerless prodigy. But above the ten Sequences, there is still another position..."
Jun Zhantian's words made everyone in the grand hall's expression freeze. Then, as if they had thought of something, their faces suddenly changed.
Jun Zhangjian and Jun Xuehuang, the two Sequences, also seemed to have thought of something and abruptly stood up, their expressions filled with shock and disbelief.
Jun Wanjie's expression became even more沉凝 (somber/grave).
"My Jun family's Divine Son, Jun Xiaoyao, will be the Jun family's Sequence Zero, his status above the ten Sequences!"
As the words fell, the entire hall was silent.
Everyone's eyes showed utter shock!
Everyone knew clearly what Sequence Zero meant.
Because the Jun family's previous generation Sequence Zero was precisely Jun Xiaoyao's father, the White-Robed Divine King Jun Wuhui!
The news announced by Jun Zhantian was like a giant boulder falling into the vast ocean, stirring up monstrous waves.
One could imagine that once this news spread today, the entire Desolate Heaven Immortal Realm would be in an uproar!
After all, the Jun family's Sequence Zero held extraordinary significance.
If there were no accidents, upon growing up, he would become the core figure of the Jun family and a pillar-like existence.
Even the First Sequence, in terms of status, was slightly weaker than Sequence Zero.
"Younger clan brother Xiaoyao is actually the internally designated Sequence Zero?" Jun Zhangjian took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart.
And he had previously thought that Jun Xiaoyao would most likely join the competition for a Sequence position after he turned ten.
But now, it turned out that he didn't need to join the competition at all; he had long been internally designated as Sequence Zero.
Regarding this, although Jun Zhangjian felt shocked, he felt no jealousy.
After all, he had personally experienced Jun Xiaoyao's strength; he was indeed qualified to become Sequence Zero.
"I didn't expect the Divine Son to already be Sequence Zero." Jun Xuehuang's chest heaved, equally astonished.
But Jun Wanjie clenched his fists tightly, and it seemed as if vast thunderous light was interweaving in his eyes, indicating the turmoil in his heart.
"On what basis..." Jun Wanjie thought coldly.
On what basis could Jun Xiaoyao casually obtain what he needed to go through countless hardships to get?
A Divine Son status was one thing, but now even the supreme Sequence Zero status was directly bestowed upon Jun Xiaoyao.
Prodigies like Jun Wanjie had gone through numerous hardships and trials just to compete for a Sequence status, finally distinguishing themselves from a crowd of Jun family prodigies.
Jun Wanjie felt unwilling, unfair, and indignant!
Jun Zhantian's gaze swept around. Seeing those expressions of shock mixed with awe, he couldn't help but nod with satisfaction.
This was the effect he wanted.
After the tenth birthday banquet, Jun Xiaoyao should also enter the world.
And before entering the world, the Jun family needed to build up Jun Xiaoyao's prestige.
The Sequence Zero status was undoubtedly the fastest way to make Jun Xiaoyao famous.
"Is this a case of the son inheriting the father's business?" Many people's gazes towards Jun Xiaoyao began to change.
Jun Xiaoyao's father, Jun Wuhui, was the previous generation's Sequence Zero, and now he had also become Sequence Zero.
Just the Divine Son status alone made Jun Xiaoyao unspeakably noble.
Now, with the addition of the Sequence Zero status.
With the superposition of these two identities, probably not many people would dare to provoke Jun Xiaoyao.
"Brother Xiaoyao is actually Sequence Zero?"
Jiang Luoli poked her little face out from Jiang Shengyi's embrace, blinking her eyes.
One of her most admired figures was Jun Xiaoyao's father, the White-Robed Divine King Jun Wuhui.
Now that Jun Xiaoyao was inheriting his father's mantle, it made Jun Xiaoyao seem even more infinitely charming, as if he were the next White-Robed Divine King.
"But Brother Xiaoyao actually spanked my bottom and said I was short, so mean..." Jiang Luoli grumbled.
Although she was a little sulky with Jun Xiaoyao, she couldn't resist the fact that Jun Xiaoyao was truly handsome.
Regardless of strength, status, background, or appearance, he was almost peerless in the current era.
Jiang Luoli was definitely unable to escape the "true fragrance law."
Jiang Rou, on the other hand, showed a hint of reminiscence and emotion in her eyes, muttering to herself, "Wuhui, did you see? Our child has now also become Sequence Zero..."
Just as all the powers were mired in shock.
A cold voice suddenly rang out.
"Clan Elder, this junior has a question."
Hearing this voice, the expressions of Jun Zhangjian and Jun Xuehuang, the two Sequences, both changed.
Jun Zhantian also cast his gaze over, then secretly frowned.
The one who spoke was none other than the Fifth Sequence, Jun Wanjie.
Jun Xiaoyao's gaze also shifted, his expression impassive.
He was determined to have the Sequence Zero status.
If Jun Wanjie didn't know what was good for him, Jun Xiaoyao would not back down.
"What question do you have?" Jun Zhantian said indifferently.
"May I ask Jun Xiaoyao, has he ever participated in the Sequence competition?" Jun Wanjie asked in a deep voice.
"He has not," Jun Zhantian replied.
"May I ask Jun Xiaoyao, has he ever made significant contributions to the family?" Jun Wanjie continued to ask.
"He has not." Jun Zhantian's face darkened.
Jun Xiaoyao hadn't even entered the world yet. How could he have made contributions to the Jun family?
"May I ask Jun Xiaoyao, has he ever passed the five trials and overcome the six generals to seize a Sequence position himself?" Jun Wanjie asked three consecutive questions.
"He has not!" Jun Zhantian's voice turned slightly cold.
If someone from another power had questioned him like this, Jun Zhantian would have slapped them away long ago.
But unfortunately, the one speaking was the Jun family's Fifth Sequence. If he acted against him, the Jun family would lose face.
"If that's the case, on what virtue or ability can Jun Xiaoyao become Sequence Zero without reason?!"
Jun Wanjie abruptly stood up and questioned sharply!
Violent thunder and lightning of tribulation flickered incessantly in his eyes!
All around, the atmosphere was deathly silent!
Even Jun Zhantian was momentarily at a loss for words.
And amidst this deathly silence, Jun Xiaoyao took a step forward, standing with his hands behind his back, like a white-robed banished immortal descended to the mortal world.
"Since you have so many questions, then Jun Mou (I) will tell you."
"The Sequence Zero status was bestowed by the Eighteenth Ancestor. The reason he did so is because he trusts me..."
"With me here, why should the Jun family worry about not producing a Great Emperor!"
(End of this chapter)