Chapter 75: Stay at Least 100 Meters Away from Where I Die

Chapter 75: Stay at Least 100 Meters Away from Where I Die

July Town.

Jing Li turned around and saw a green-robed maiden.

The girl didn't seem very old, still in the bloom of youth, with long black hair tied atop her head in a high bun, adorned with golden ornaments resembling a flying immortal bun.

She wasn't very tall either, and with the flying immortal bun on her head, she barely reached one meter and sixty centimeters.

The green-robed maiden gazed at Jing Li and slowly spoke, "I am July, the Moon Imperial Priestess."

Jing Li was somewhat surprised.

She had arrived here discreetly, but she hadn't expected to be discovered.

"Greetings, Priestess July," Jing Li said.

However, the next moment, the priestess's words made her heart skip a beat.

"Qing Luo is my sister."

A look of disbelief flashed across Jing Li's mind.

Qing Luo was the name of her mother.

Was this young girl talking about the person she was thinking of?

"She is your mother and also our Moon Imperial Maiden."

Upon hearing this, Jing Li turned to look at Aunt Qin.

Aunt Qin remained silent, seemingly acknowledging the statement.

"I understand," Jing Li said, showing little reaction.

"May I invite Your Majesty to come with me to the ancestral grounds of the Moon Imperial Clan and tell me about it?" July extended an invitation.

"I'm sorry, but I don't have time," Jing Li declined directly. She looked at the lake, feeling a sudden inexplicable worry in her heart for reasons unknown.

She had lost contact with Qi Yuan.

And she hadn't met Qi Yuan yet.

"Is Your Majesty waiting for someone?" July asked calmly.

Jing Li remained silent, implying consent.

"The person you're waiting for hasn't arrived."

A flash of excitement passed through Jing Li's eyes, only to disappear in an instant. She spoke coldly, "Do you know?"

"No," July shook her head and looked up at the towering Gu Qi Pine Tree. "In this world, there are too many unknowns and mysteries that cannot be solved.

Some are hidden by history, washed away by time; others are simply without an audience, a solitary appreciation.

But when the Gu Qi Pine Tree spreads to the Moon, all mysteries will be unveiled."

After speaking, she didn't lower her head but continued to look up at Jing Li, "It is said that the first Wedding Robe Princess waited here for a heavenly god, but he never arrived. There was also a Faceless Sword God who waited here for someone, but his beloved never came. And there was a Celestial Guest who lingered here for a long time before eventually disappearing.

Everything in this world has its cause and effect, and fate is predetermined. No one can break it, Your Majesty, why bother with a momentary obsession?"

Jing Li's cold expression turned stubborn upon hearing this, "I don't believe in cause and effect, nor do I believe in fate. "If ten years are not enough, then a hundred. If a hundred years are not enough, then a thousand. If a thousand years, then ten thousand!"

Her gaze was determined.

It's just a temporary loss of contact, and they will meet one day.

"As for meeting you..." July sighed, "If Your Majesty continues to wait for that person, why not visit the temple of the Faceless Sword God?"

July finished speaking and gracefully walked away.

Jing Li's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly thought of some of the contents from the second message that Qi Yuan had sent her through the Wedding Robe Red Armor.

She murmured, "Not meeting you... not meeting you..."

Suddenly, she turned to Aunt Qin and asked, "Aunt Qin, do you know of any other dead end besides Heaven's Forbidden Zone?"

Aunt Qin shook her head, "I don't know."

"Is that so?" Jing Li inexplicably recalled the Kirin Guard she had sent to Coronet Prohibition a half-month ago.

Coronet Prohibition was as usual, with only some Wedding Robe Monsters living there.

In the depths, there were no other Wedding Robe Monsters, and no signs of combat.

She stood before the lake, gazing at the shimmering water, her expression as cold as the moon.

...

Under the Gu Qi Pine Tree.

Qi Yuan looked at the girl in the plain skirt, his expression complex, "Have you found Jing Li?"

The girl in the plain skirt shook her head, "No."

Qi Yuan looked at her, hesitated, and moved his lips. His voice was hoarse, "Do you know about the Southern Dry Kingdom?"

"I'm not aware," July shook her head.

Qi Yuan paused and asked again, "What about the Southern Fertile Kingdom?"

"And... what about the Celestial Providence Holy Sect?"

The Celestial Providence Holy Sect was the most powerful sect among the human race.

Qi Yuan hadn't wanted to ask about this.

"I don't know," July shook her head again.

"Hmm... I understand," Qi Yuan said, his anxious expression fading, appearing exceptionally calm, or perhaps overly so.

"We of the Moon Imperial Clan will do our best to find the person you're looking for!" July said apologetically.

"Hmm," Qi Yuan didn't continue the topic but looked up at the tree, gazing at the sinister corpses above, "What happened here?"

"According to the Hundred Cities Alliance, these people on the tree were those who didn't respect filial piety and those who opposed the implementation of the Filial Piety Decree," July said coldly, with obvious anger in her eyes. "The Hundred Cities Alliance wants to include our Moon Emperor Clan in this. Anyone who makes a mistake will be hung on the Gu Qi Pine Tree!"

Qi Yuan fell silent, "This act defies the harmony of heaven and will lead to the collapse of the entire kingdom."

Generally, the next generation is the future of a country and a race.

If this continues, it won't be long before the human race on the Moon Continent gradually withers away.

"The Filial Piety Decree issued by the Hundred Cities Alliance has caused dissatisfaction among various countries, leading to widespread opposition, even within the Hundred Cities Alliance itself.

Countless powerful beings have rebelled, and blood flows like a river."

The Moon Emperor Clan's July spoke coldly.

"In such a situation, the Hundred Cities Alliance should be on the verge of collapse.

But..."

July's expression turned gloomy as she spoke.

"The Black Robe Guards!"

At the mention of this term, July's body visibly trembled, seemingly terrified.

Qi Yuan heard this term again.

The last time was outside Kunwu City, where he had heard this name.

"Are they strong?" Qi Yuan asked.

"They... are monsters, ghosts!" July said, as if recalling something terrifying, fear in her eyes.

"There aren't many of them, and each one is cloaked in a black robe, making it impossible to see their faces.

"They neither eat nor drink, they don't speak, and they seem devoid of emotion, possessing only the instinct to kill! Their strength... is too formidable. No one can match them; even the most powerful martial artists are as fragile as chicks before them.

They are elusive, and wherever they appear, rivers of blood flow! Once, the Great Peace Empire declared its intention to send troops to the White City Alliance. The next day, the Great Peace Imperial City... was empty. Seven hundred thousand people... all hanging in the air!"

"They care not for righteousness or the future. With the Black Robe Watchmen, they are fearless."

Qi Yuan remained silent.

He thought of the Extra-terrestrial Demons.

Are the Black Robe Watchmen the doing of the Extra-terrestrial Demons? How powerful are these demons? Why do they wreak such havoc on the mortal realm?

He didn't know.

"However, no matter how strong the Black Robe Watchmen are, we of the Moon Emperor Clan will not submit! This world cannot be left to the whims of these demons! This is the Moon Gazing Continent, the origin and foundation of our Moon Emperor Clan!" July's eyes regained their confidence, "This world was once called the Daylight Continent, but now it's the Moon Gazing Continent!"

"Daylight?" Qi Yuan's heart skipped a beat at her words.

This was the first time he had heard of this.

Even in the memories of the Divine Realm experts within the Four Forbidden Zones, there was no such information.

The word 'Daylight' sparked some associations in his mind.

He thought of the Ascension Platform and the words spoken by the Golden Armor Divine General... the reversal of day and night.

"Are you a Supreme Overlord?" July, the Moon Imperial Priestess, asked, her eyes fixed on Qi Yuan with anticipation.

Initially, upon hearing that a stranger claiming to be a Supreme Overlord had arrived in her clan, she had intended to meet him.

But after learning of his story and seeing the corpses of the White City Alliance members, she changed her mind.

She decided to seek him out directly.

The person was not only a Supreme Overlord but also an extraordinary one.

She hoped her guess was wrong.

Qi Yuan did not respond to July's question.

In the mortal realm, he couldn't display power beyond the Divine Realm without facing the Extra-terrestrial Demons.

There were still many things he didn't understand, and he didn't want to go to Earth's Forbidden Zone just yet.

So, for now, he could only demonstrate the strength of a Supreme Overlord.

But even at the Ascension Platform, where he had been slaughtering relentlessly, he felt terrified even when using only the power of a Supreme Overlord.

"May I ask for your help with a matter concerning our Moon Emperor Clan?" July looked at Qi Yuan, stating her purpose for coming here.

Qi Yuan stood in place and closed his eyes.

He didn't respond immediately.

He was recalling everything that had happened since leaving Heaven's Forbidden Zone.

All the events flashed through his mind, one by one.

He witnessed the human hell and the terrifying sight of countless corpses hanging from the Ancient Ji Chun Tree.

His emotions went through many ups and downs.

After all, he was just an ordinary person.

He had been slaughtering for centuries.

Suddenly, with so much new information, his mind was momentarily overwhelmed.

He felt a bit neurotic.

Closing his eyes and opening them again, his gaze became clearer.

The confusion in his mind dissipated.

He recovered quickly.

He was himself again, the normal him.

"I was just playing a game, how could the game play me?" Qi Yuan's previous emotions dissipated, and he muttered to himself.

The corpses hanging above no longer seemed so terrifying.

"Speak," Qi Yuan turned to the long-skirted woman, wondering if this NPC was about to give him a quest.

"Now, the White City Alliance is coming with great force, threatening to exterminate our Moon Emperor Clan. I hope you can protect the safety of our Moon Imperial Maiden!" July, the Moon Imperial Priestess, stated her purpose.

Qi Yuan was amused.

Was he to become the ultimate bodyguard, protecting the safety of the pure and beautiful maiden with long legs, an art student perhaps? Qi Yuan asked casually.

July was stunned.

Her face showed a moment of bewilderment.

She wondered if the person behind the mask had changed.

Where was the peerless swordsman with the moonlit embrace aura?

But she quickly recovered and said with difficulty, "Our Moon Imperial Maiden is only seven years old."

"What?" Qi Yuan was momentarily taken aback, "Protecting a little girl, no problem.

But..."

"What are your requirements? Feel free to choose from our Moon Emperor Clan's treasure trove. Even our unmarried women are at your disposal."

"That's unnecessary, the maiden is enough." Qi Yuan replied casually.

July's eyes widened.

Qi Yuan quickly added, "Don't misunderstand, I'm not interested in material possessions."

July calmed down, realizing her mistake.

"I hope..." Qi Yuan hesitated, looking up at the starry sky and then at the Ancient Ji Chun Tree, "You establish a country called the Moon Emperor Kingdom.

I wish for a town near July Lake, named July Town. What do you think?"

July was bewildered.

She didn't understand Qi Yuan's intentions.

But she sincerely replied, "If we survive this crisis, even if only one village remains, our Moon Emperor Clan will follow your instructions and establish the Moon Emperor Kingdom!"

Qi Yuan smiled at her words.

The idea of a village declaring itself an empire seemed oddly familiar.

"I have more requirements, but I'll discuss them when I leave.

By the way, I'll only protect your maiden for 26 days."

"Agreed," July said, thinking of something and gritting her teeth, "If the Black Robe Watchmen appear, you may leave without worrying about us or the maiden."

Qi Yuan glanced at July unexpectedly.

The next day, a simple bamboo hut was erected by July Lake.

Qi Yuan sat on the green stone by the lake as usual, deep in thought or perhaps doing something else.

July, the Moon Imperial Priestess, contacted him again, leading a little girl by the hand.

"Your Excellency, she is our clan's Sacred Maiden, I entrust her to you."

July's Sacrificial Ceremony released the little girl behind her, who secretly peered at Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan also looked at the little girl.

The girl seemed timid and shy, but what drew the most attention were her eyes. Her eyelashes were long, fluttering like a fan, and within her pupils, there seemed to be a crescent moon.

"What's her name?"

"Your Excellency may call her Moon Maiden."

"Moon Maiden?" Qi Yuan contemplated.

July's Sacrificial Ceremony handed over the Sacred Maiden to Qi Yuan.

She said, "Your Excellency, during this time, I will be going on a long journey. Please take care of her."

July's Sacrificial Ceremony took out a round jade pendant from her embrace.

"This is called Ling Long Jade Tide, a pair born together. Ordinary people can communicate through this treasure.

I give this one to Your Excellency, and the other is with me.

If there's an emergency, Your Excellency can contact me through Ling Long Jade Tide."

Qi Yuan took the warm Ling Long Jade Tide.

He noticed that it was somewhat similar to the communication jade tablet from the Canglan Realm.

Holding the Ling Long Jade Tide, he tentatively sent a message: "Are you there?"

July saw the message from the Ling Long Jade Tide and glanced at Qi Yuan, saying, "Yes, it's like that."

After speaking, she crouched down and said to the Sacred Maiden, "Moon Maiden, remember that during this time, follow this senior. He will protect you, so be obedient."

The Moon Maiden secretly glanced at Qi Yuan and nodded.

"I entrust her to Your Excellency." July bowed.

At this moment, Qi Yuan suddenly spoke up, "Why do you trust me so much?"

July's face revealed a pious expression, "Everything is guided by fate."

"Superstitious nonsense," Qi Yuan muttered.

He disliked interacting with charlatans, their superstitious babble irritating him.

July's Sacrificial Ceremony bid farewell to Qi Yuan and left July Lake.

The verdant lakeside was now occupied by Qi Yuan and the Sacred Maiden of the Moon Emperor Clan.

Qi Yuan glanced at the Moon Maiden, "Go play with the mud over there, just don't leave my sight."

The little girl didn't respond but sat beside Qi Yuan, both of them staring at the lake.

The sight of the large and small figures together created a picturesque scene.

Time passed, and a cold wind blew.

Qi Yuan looked up at the sky, seeing specks of snowflakes.

"It's snowing."

"Seems like I'll be fishing in the cold river alone."

He glanced at the Sacred Maiden, who was tightly holding onto his sleeve, "If you're cold, go back inside."

The little girl's hands were red from the cold, and she looked at Qi Yuan, obediently leaving.

"My hospitality isn't warm enough, I've even frozen a little girl," Qi Yuan thought.

Alone by the lake, Qi Yuan sat amidst the vastness of nature.

Time passed, and snow accumulated on Qi Yuan's shoulders.

The branches by the lake also gathered snow, and with the wind, the snowflakes fluttered down.

The lake's surface seemed to have frozen over.

Qi Yuan sighed, "But the cold wind is refreshing, making my mind feel clearer."

The constant killing had filled his heart with bloodlust, which now dissipated with the snow.

At that moment, the creak of a door opening sounded, and the little Moon Maiden appeared, carrying a large bowl. She walked steadily towards Qi Yuan.

The bowl was huge, emitting a warm, fragrant aroma, filled to the brim with fish soup.

The little girl brought the fish soup to Qi Yuan, her star-like eyes fixed on him.

Qi Yuan sniffed the fish soup, "Is this for me? I didn't expect that coming here, instead of eating crispy sweet treats, I'd get a bowl of fish soup. It's worth it."

The little girl stood silently, seemingly memorizing Qi Yuan's words.

Qi Yuan picked up the fish soup, ready to drink it in one go.

Suddenly, he frowned and looked ahead, "This game's NPCs really don't understand manners. Don't they know not to disturb players when they're eating?"

In the distance, seven figures slowly approached Qi Yuan.

They wore straw hats, their footsteps on the snow leaving no trace.

From the distant tower, the girl Cold Moon watched this scene, her pupils constricting.

"Seven Sovereigns!"

It was indeed seven Sovereigns approaching, and judging by their strength, they weren't ordinary ones.

Her heart was anxious, and she worried for the Faceless One.

The Moon Emperor Clan's experts were mostly outside the clan.

Could the Faceless One stop these seven Sovereigns?

As the seven Sovereigns drew closer to Qi Yuan, almost within a hundred meters.

Qi Yuan spoke again, "The speed of blood scent spreading in the air is 50 centimeters per second. It will take me 200 seconds to finish this bowl of soup.

You are now 100 meters away from me, the perfect distance to die.

Qi Yuan spoke nonsense.

Hearing this, the seven men's eyes flashed with killing intent.

"Your Excellency is too arrogant!"

"I am Iron Fist Zhou Kang of the Hundred Cities Alliance. Your Excellency, you are a Supreme Overlord, over fifty years old.

By joining our Hundred Cities Alliance, you can enjoy your later years in peace.

Choosing to oppose our Hundred Cities Alliance is unwise."

As Zhou Kang spoke, a vigorous aura emanated from him.

The falling snowflakes melted instantly upon touching his body.

All seven men took a step forward towards Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan glanced at them, "You've crossed the line."

If they were 99 meters away, their deaths would bring the scent of blood, spoiling his fish soup.

"I'll move forward and see what you can do!"

Someone shouted.

Seeing the NPC daring to defy him, a cold light flashed in Qi Yuan's eyes.

"Why are you all so useless? Even in death, you can't give me some experience points?"

As he spoke, the sword in Qi Yuan's hand suddenly flew towards the seven men.

A sword light flashed as it sliced through the air.

The seven men stood rooted to the spot, their eyes wide, unmoving.

The snowflakes fell on their shoulders, and under their weight, all seven men collapsed.

(End of Chapter)

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