Chapter 164: The Past Unveiled, Also Exhausted Venerable Intervenes

Chapter 164: The Past Unveiled, Also Exhausted Venerable Intervenes

Memories of the past flooded his mind.

Fragments of scenes flashed through his consciousness.

"You're... Wood Hairpin?" Qi Yuan stared at the young girl.

Back then, when he emerged from Heaven's End, he had carefully prepared a gift for Jin Li.

Unfortunately, at the Seventh Moon Lake, he hadn't seen Jin Li.

The two of them were separated by the boundaries of time and space.

As snow fell on Qi Yuan's shoulders, he stood with Jin Li, sharing the snowfall.

On his arm, the Moon Maiden left a crescent mark, and he gave her the hairpin, hoping she could deliver it to Jin Li, who existed in the future.

"I'm not some wood hairpin; I'm my father's daughter," the High Priestess defiantly lifted her head.

Qi Yuan looked at her, feeling a surge of emotion.

In that moment, everything connected.

He and Jin Li had only communicated through the Linglong Jade Pendant.

They had never met, but Qi Yuan could sense that she was an ordinary girl.

He recalled the snippets he had heard in the Five Elements Forbidden Zone.

Initially, the Great Sun encountered a formidable foe and, despite using all his power, could only injure the enemy's leg.

Jin Li had also told him about her embarrassing childhood stories, including how she had fallen during her coronation, and the injury on her leg had never fully healed.

So, the formidable enemy the Great Sun faced was none other than Jin Li's predecessor.

But why did she later become the Moon Maiden, and then transform into the Moon Deity?

The High Priestess seemed to notice Qi Yuan's confusion and said in a crisp voice, "Does Father want to know about Mother's origins?"

"Hmm," Qi Yuan admitted, feeling a bit reluctant to acknowledge this daughter who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

After all, it was awkward to have made such a bold declaration about defeating anyone who dared to claim to be his daughter, only to have a daughter appear out of the blue.

But then he thought, having an additional daughter was better than having one mysteriously disappear.

In a way, she was indeed his daughter.

"Mother came from the Upper Realm," the High Priestess said, looking up at the starry sky.

Qi Yuan's gaze followed hers, taking in the stars adorning the ancient tree.

He thought of the Moon Deity Sovereign and the Moon Token left by his master.

"In the beginning, Mother, under the command of the Moon Deity Palace, descended to this world to annihilate the Great Sun, the ruler of this realm.

She effortlessly slew the Great Sun, but then fell victim to the Dark Abyss's treachery.

The Dark Abyss, in the Upper Realm, is a force even more powerful than the Moon Deity Palace, and they have been adversaries for ages.

After slaying her enemies, Mother became entangled in the cycle of reincarnation.

The Dark Abyss's Dark Deity's final arrangement before his demise also came into effect, setting the stage for the Celestial Dog Devouring the Moon.

Once completed, Mother would be utterly destroyed, unable to return to the Upper Realm.

Later, Mother, having lost her past memories, transformed into the Moon Maiden and met Father.

Father single-handedly destroyed the Dark Abyss and the Great Sun, breaking the Celestial Dog's scheme and saving Mother." The High Priestess had thin lips and small teeth, like broken shards.

Qi Yuan remained silent, deep in thought.

"Later, was she the one who awakened me?" he asked.

In this realm, Jin Li's first life was known as the Moon Maiden.

She left the crescent mark on Qi Yuan's hand.

Initially, Qi Yuan fought alone against the Dark Abyss, slaying the Great Sun and performing the Heavenly Dao Foundation.

In truth, his injuries were severe.

The Moon Maiden used her remaining divine essence energy to heal him.

When Qi Yuan awoke, the Moon Maiden no longer existed in this world.

After an unknown period of slumber, Jin Li reappeared, almost entirely human, without her divine essence energy.

Even the injury left by the Great Sun couldn't be suppressed.

The High Priestess looked at Qi Yuan, her head held high. "Mother said Father is very handsome."

"Where is she now?" Qi Yuan asked involuntarily.

"The battle between the Moon Deity Palace and the Dark Abyss has reached a fever pitch.

After Mother's power was restored, she ascended to the Upper Realm using a teleportation array.

She left me here because she believed Father was still alive.

One day, Mother will see Father again!" The High Priestess's starry eyes sparkled with laughter.

They had met, yet they hadn't, only in the wrong time and space, strangers to each other.

Qi Yuan gazed at the starry sky, his heart filled with countless thoughts.

Why... were they all in the sky?

"Can I use the teleportation array to go to the Upper Realm?" Qi Yuan asked.

The High Priestess focused her starry eyes on him. "Only a Dark Deity can ascend to the Upper Realm through the teleportation array."

In the Moon Emperor Dynasty, there was a teleportation array that could send some people to other lower realms under the Moon Deity Sovereign's path.

Only with the array from that path could a Dark Deity ascend to the Upper Realm.

"Dark Deity... that's too far," Qi Yuan sighed.

He could slay a Dark Deity, but his cultivation was only at the Primordial Core stage.

He was still two major realms away from the Divine Infant and Purple Mansion stages!

"What cultivation level are you at now, Father?" The High Priestess fixed her gaze on Qi Yuan's face.

"I'm weak, just a small Primordial Core Cultivator," he replied.

"Primordial Core?" The High Priestess was surprised. "It's definitely not an ordinary Primordial Core."

Qi Yuan looked at his daughter, whom he had never met before. "What... is your name?"

The High Priestess's starry eyes twinkled as she stared at Qi Yuan. "Qi Jianjun."

...

Inside the inn.

The Great Sage True Monarch yawned.

Jiang Ya sat beside him, diligently studying the newly acquired cultivation techniques.

Xu Tongchen was engrossed in learning from the newly obtained "Suona Score."

The inn's door opened, and a gust of cold wind blew in, carrying white foam.

Two figures, one large and one small, entered the inn.

The Great Sage True Monarchs glanced at Qi Yuan, their eyes revealing wisdom.

Jiang Ya stared at the little girl, sensing a threatening aura.

A Dark Deity?

How could a Dark Deity-level cultivator exist on the Moon Viewing Continent, where the Heavenly Dao was deficient?

Moreover, this Dark Deity was holding hands with the Blood Robe Sword God...

At that moment, Zhao Ci's eyes widened in surprise as he stared at the girl holding the Blood Robe Sword God's hand. His expression shifted from confusion to reverence.

"Paying respects to the High Priestess!" Zhao Ci quickly stepped forward, his eyes filled with reverence.

Several members of the suona band also approached and bowed to Qi Jianjun.

Deep down, they all had their doubts.

Although the High Priestess wasn't tall, she had a cold personality and rarely interacted with others, always exude an air of authority.

When had she ever been so lively and adorable, like a young girl frolicking in her parent's embrace?

Qi Jianjun's eyes sparkled with delight as she said, "Father, look, your daughter is still very strong."

Qi Yuan remained silent, unwilling to speak.

After so many years, he hadn't achieved the strength to rule over eternity, was that considered strong?

He showed no reaction.

But Jiang Ya's eyes widened in shock.

If the Blood Robe Sword God had a Dark Deity as his Dao Companion, she could barely accept it.

But now... in less than half an hour, he had gained a Dark Deity daughter?

What was happening in this world?

"She's your daughter, how can you have a Dark Deity... daughter?" Jiang Ya's voice trembled.

"It's within reason for the Blood Robe Sword God to have a Dark Deity wife and a Dark Deity daughter," the Great Sage True Monarch explained.

Qi Jianjun pinched Qi Yuan's arm, "Father, you found me another stepmother?

Tell me, after I ascend to the Upper Realm, should I inform Mother about this?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ya was completely baffled!

Wasn't the mother of this High Priestess the Dark Deity of Skystriding Second Step?

Was it another Dark Deity from the Upper Realm?

How could the Blood Robe Sword God, a mere Late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator, have two Dark Deity Dao Companions and a Dark Deity daughter?

This felt very strange.

The Great Sage True Monarch's eyes shone with wisdom, "The Blood Robe Sword God is truly remarkable!

I had only suggested that he find more Dark Deity Dao Companions to become invincible, but he has already started implementing the plan!"

"Ahem..." Qi Yuan coughed.

"The only regret is that the Blood Robe Sword God has very little time left." The Great Sage True Monarch expressed his sorrow once more.

After all, the threat of the Mara Clan was imminent.

When would the Blood Robe Sword God have the time to find another wife?

Xu Tongchen, Jiang Ya, and the others finally snapped out of their initial shock, their faces filled with worry.

The Mara Clan had two Dark Deities of Skystriding Second Step and two Dark Deities of Skystriding First Step.

After the Blood Robe Sword God killed the Convergence Venerable, the Mara Clan would undoubtedly seek revenge.

Their situation was indeed dire.

"Within the Moon Emperor Dynasty, there is a teleportation array. If we are defeated, we can use it to escape to other worlds," Qi Jianjun said, her voice crisp like a bell.

The Mara Clan belonged to the Dark Abyss Path.

The Dark Abyss and the Moon Deity Palace had been in conflict for a long time.

The Moon Viewing Continent, surrounded by the Dark Abyss Path, seemed out of place.

"Since I've come here, I won't leave," Qi Yuan said. "I'll personally deal with the Mara Clan."

In a few days, he would fully regain control of the Heavenly Dao.

His strength would reach a terrifying level.

"Are you saying that you have other Dark Deity Dao Companions?" Jiang Ya blurted out, unable to contain her curiosity.

Now, even she was starting to doubt herself.

She couldn't fathom how the Blood Robe Sword God would break free from this situation.

The only way to break the stalemate was to call upon his other Dao Companions.

She looked at Qi Yuan expectantly.

It had to be said that following the Blood Robe Sword God to the Moon Viewing Continent had indeed broadened her horizons.

The Great Sage True Monarch shook his head, "The Blood Robe Sword God said he would handle it personally, so it's definitely not someone he summoned.

The Blood Robe Sword God is at the Late-stage Purple Mansion, and he can't personally kill a Dark Deity.

There's only one possibility if he wants to do it himself!"

"What possibility?" The others looked at the Great Sage True Monarch.

Even Qi Yuan was curious, staring at him.

"I suspect that the Blood Robe Sword God shouted to the sky, 'Future me, come and save me!'

Then, the future him would appear and help the present him through this tribulation."

Jiang Ya was stunned, feeling like her brain couldn't keep up.

"What if he doesn't have a future self?" She whispered, glancing at Qi Yuan.

What she meant was, what if the Blood Robe Sword God died in the Moon Emperor Dynasty?

The Great Sage True Monarch looked at Jiang Ya, "Even if he's no match for the Mara Clan, escaping and lying low is simple.

This time, he can escape and hide, ensuring a future.

His future self might cross time and space to make up for past regrets."

The Great Sage True Monarch's words left the band members confused, feeling like they sort of understood but not quite.

Qi Jianjun looked at the Great Sage True Monarch with a brilliant smile, "That's an interesting idea."

"Alas, speaking of this, I feel a bit sad.

A few years ago, I sent an invitation to my future self.

On the invitation, I said that if he didn't come, I would die here.

But after sitting for seven days, my future self still didn't appear.

It seems that my cultivation in this life is limited, unable to tear through time and space."

The Great Sage True Monarch's expression turned worried as he looked at the crowd.

"Don't let this method spread.

I created it to test if my future self could truly cross the river of time!"

Jiang Ya furrowed her brows.

For some reason, she felt that the Great Sage True Monarch's words made sense.

Qi Jianjun chuckled, "Your idea is great, but... there's a problem."

"Oh?" The Great Sage True Monarch looked at the High Priestess.

"First, those who can tear through time and space are undoubtedly Upper Realm cultivators. Upper Realm cultivators only have one or two chances to descend to the lower realms in their lifetime.

Second, you may not know... the beings of this world have past lives and present lives, but no future lives." Qi Jianjun said, glancing at Qi Yuan.

"No future lives?" The Great Sage True Monarch's body stiffened, and he became anxious.

Even the Yang Spirit doesn't have a future body? What does this signify?

Qi Yuan felt intrigued upon hearing this.

To be honest, this was the first time he had learned of such knowledge.

His daughter actually knew so much.

He couldn't help but ask, "Actually, I've always had a doubt in my heart."

"Please speak, Father."

"Why do the languages of the Mara Clan, the Moon Viewing Continent, and the Canglan Realm all seem to be the same?"

Even the language of the Blue Star is the same.

Logically, shouldn't the languages of different races be different?

There are over a thousand languages in the small area of the Blue Star.

Yet in the vast Canglan Realm, they all use the same language.

"The lands illuminated by the myriad stars all share a common language." Qi Jianjun was astonished, never expecting Qi Yuan to ask such a question.

Qi Yuan was stunned. He reached out and grabbed a snowflake, "Then why doesn't the snow speak human language?"

"..."

...

Three days later.

Moon Emperor Dynasty, Seventh Moon Lake.

Qi Yuan sat by the lakeside, gazing at the ever-expanding lake, his eyes filled with reminiscence.

He had finally arrived here.

Accompanying him was not the Moon Maiden, but Qi Jianjun.

The two of them were carefree, seemingly fishing.

From afar, on the tower, the white-robed lady witnessed this scene, her expression perplexed.

"The Blood Robe Sword God... is actually the Faceless Sword God."

This was something she had never considered.

The Faceless Sword God, in the history of the Moon Viewing Continent, was a figure from ancient times.

Yet now, he was still alive, and his cultivation seemed to not have reached the Dark Deity level.

This was very odd.

But despite the oddity, facing the Mara Clan, their Moon Emperor Dynasty still didn't have the upper hand.

After all, a Dark Deity of the Mara Clan, having reached the pinnacle of the second step of Heaven Treading, was incredibly powerful.

One more step, and he would be at the third step of Heaven Treading.

A cultivator of this caliber could suppress the entire Moon Emperor Dynasty alone.

"Seventh Moon, do you want to advise the High Priestess to prepare early, so we can leave the Moon Viewing Continent?" The white-robed lady spoke.

She was now thinking of leaving this realm as soon as possible.

The High Priestess of the Seventh Moon had already changed many times, and as she looked at Qi Yuan by the lakeside, her expression was fervent: "The Faceless Sword God will surely save the Moon Viewing Continent once again!

Those who dare to offend the Moon Viewing Continent shall perish!"

Hearing this answer, the white-robed lady couldn't help but touch her forehead.

She didn't know why, but the people of the Moon Viewing Continent had an inexplicable trust in the Faceless Sword God.

Even though he had saved the world in the past, the fact was clear before them—if they couldn't beat him, they just couldn't beat him.

Why this trust?

She was very puzzled.

She wanted to advise the High Priestess again, but in the end, she didn't go.

Because the fervor in the High Priestess's eyes was even more intense than anyone else's.

...

In the Canglan Realm, within the Heaven-Earth Cave.

A youthful voice sounded.

"The result is out. The Blood Robe Sword God doesn't have a Dark Deity technique, but behind him stands a Dark Deity at the second step of Heaven Treading."

"It's actually the second step of Heaven Treading?" The Affectionate Venerable gasped, "No wonder he dared to kill our subordinates at will and provoke us."

"I'm lucky I didn't offend such a powerful cultivator." A hoarse voice sounded.

"But he killed Demon Convergence, completely offending the Mara Clan.

Just now, the Demon Sprout Venerable of the Mara Clan sent a message.

He wants to cooperate with us three to kill the Blood Robe Sword God and the Dark Deity behind him." The youthful voice was calm, without joy or sorrow.

"The second step of Heaven Treading... I'm too old for this kind of fight."

"Hehe, Cloud Gathering Venerable, are you scared?" The Affectionate Venerable smiled seductively.

"The Demon Sprout Venerable said that we don't need to face the Dark Deity behind the Blood Robe Sword God. We just need to capture the Blood Robe Sword God alive and stop the Moon Emperor Dynasty's teleportation array. This is a small matter for us." The youthful voice carried a hint of greed.

"I'll do it." The seductive female voice smiled lightly.

"I won't get involved in this matter." The hoarse voice sounded.

"Are you scared of the Wind Sovereign?" The youthful voice carried a hint of disdain.

"It has nothing to do with the Wind Sovereign. I'm just old, and my courage has diminished." The hoarse voice sounded, filled with helplessness.

"Cloud Gathering Venerable, if you don't want to get involved, that's fine. But before this matter is resolved, you must not inform the Wind Sovereign or anyone else!" The youthful voice carried a hint of threat.

"Alright, I won't get involved." The hoarse voice sounded helpless, eventually fading away.

Within the Heaven-Earth Cave, only the youthful voice and the seductive female voice remained, seemingly discussing something.

After an unknown period, the youthful voice spread throughout the cave.

"Send a message to the Water Cloud Palace, saying that their grudge with the Blood Cloak Alliance can be resolved at any time."

The Water Cloud Palace, located in the Water Fairy Continent, had always been at odds with the Green Cloud Continent.

Recently, the Blood Cloak Alliance had captured a cultivator from the Water Cloud Palace, creating friction between the two.

Now, with the news from the Moon Viewing Continent, Ling Jiao had offended the Blood Robe Sword God and was killed by him.

The Water Cloud Palace was furious. If it weren't for the three Venerables and their fear of the Blood Robe Sword God, they would have already invaded the Green Cloud Continent.

Now, with the two Venerables wanting to cooperate with the Mara Clan to deal with the Blood Robe Sword God, it would be convenient to help the Water Cloud Palace.

This matter wasn't important; they could easily take care of it.

"As you wish!" Within the Heaven-Earth Cave, a cultivator at the Purple Mansion stage emitted a brilliant light.

The Blood Robe Sword God had provoked the Heaven-Earth Cave, and now it was time for retaliation.

"Let's go to the Moon Viewing Continent." The Also Exhausted Venerable finally left the Heaven-Earth Cave, where he had been in deep slumber for thousands of years.

In the eastern lands, a long rainbow could be seen flying across the sky.

All cultivators who witnessed this rainbow knew that a major event was about to unfold!

(End of Chapter)

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