Moonrise Holy Land.
The Moonrise Holy Land originally had eighteen peak masters, each a True Immortal expert. Adding the True Immortal experts of the Sect Master's lineage, the Moonrise Holy Land originally had a total of twenty-eight True Immortals.
However, Old Su broke through his shackles and advanced to become a Celestial King, so now the Moonrise Holy Land has twenty-seven True Immortals and two Celestial Kings.
At this moment, all True Immortal experts and above in the Moonrise Holy Land are gathered in the council hall.
As the strongest in the Moonrise Holy Land, the Moonrise Celestial King wears silver battle armor. On the armor, there are knife marks, sword marks, and fist imprints. Some are old, remnants of ancient auras, and some are newly added, indicating that she recently experienced a great battle.
The Moonrise Celestial King sits imposingly in the main seat. She is very beautiful, but she does not possess the tenderness of a woman. Instead, she exudes domineering and confidence. Her aura is strong, like a war goddess, and the temperament that naturally flows from her body makes those around her feel extremely secure.
She speaks, her tone neither cold nor enthusiastic.
"The situation in the Bright Moon Immortal Domain is currently treacherous. Many major forces have already sided with the Sun Moon Sect, and the rest are likely observing the situation. Once our Moonrise Holy Land shows signs of weakness, they will surely kick us when we are down and join the Sun Moon Sect in attacking us. At that time, our Moonrise Holy Land will become the Moonrise Demonic Sect, reviled by everyone."
The expressions of those present change slightly. As the saying goes, there are only eternal interests, no eternal allies. When the Moonrise Holy Land was powerful, those True Immortal forces followed its lead. Now that the Sun Moon Sect has become prominent, displaying formidable power and foundation, many of those who once followed the Moonrise Holy Land have defected. They believe that the rest have more or less secretly contacted the Sun Moon Sect.
And speaking of demonic sects...
They inwardly smile wryly. How did the Sun Moon Sect become the Sun Moon Demonic Sect? Wasn't it spread by those forces that abandoned the Sun Moon Sect after it was defeated and sided with the Moonrise Holy Land?
Demonic sects are naturally reviled and hunted by everyone. To attack a demonic sect is such a great and glorious mission!
Just as the Sect Master said, if the Moonrise Holy Land is at a disadvantage in the future, they will also become the Moonrise Demonic Sect.
"Old Su, what are your thoughts on this?"
The Moonrise Celestial King looks at Old Su.
Old Su has a high seniority, considered the Moonrise Celestial King's uncle-master. Not only the other True Immortals of the Moonrise Holy Land, but even the Moonrise Celestial King herself had received guidance from Old Su, so the Moonrise Celestial King respects Old Su from the bottom of her heart.
Old Su also knows the importance of the matter. He strokes his white beard and says, "Sect Master, the Sun Moon Sect now has three Celestial Kings, while we only have you and me. And I, this old man, have just broken through and can only handle one. Sect Master, you are powerful and can fight two opponents without falling behind, but this is not a long-term solution."
"If one of them holds you back, the remaining Celestial King will be able to cleanse our Moonrise Holy Land from top to bottom in a short period of time!"
The others' expressions change. Isn't this the reason they gathered together to discuss the matter today?
But even though they had thought about it, when Old Su actually says it, they are still shocked.
The Moonrise Celestial King nods and says, "That is what I am worried about, which is why I have not been pressing them too hard."
The Moonrise Celestial King is confident that if she has enough time, she can kill all the Celestial Kings of the Sun Moon Sect. But the problem is that the three Celestial Kings of the Sun Moon Sect are not fools. One-on-one, they are not her match. Two-on-one, they can barely hold her off. But in a one-on-one fight, she cannot quickly kill her opponent.
And within that time, if the other side frees up a Celestial King, it will be a catastrophe for the Moonrise Holy Land!
If the Moonrise Holy Land is gone, then even if she kills everyone in the Sun Moon Sect, it will be meaningless.
"Old Su, Sect Master, I always feel that the Sun Moon Sect is wary of something."
At this time, Peak Master Tianheng speaks.
The others nod slowly upon hearing this. Previously, in the battles with the Sun Moon Sect, the Sun Moon Sect was always very restrained. Even when they had the upper hand, they would not press their advantage.
"I believe they are wary of the existence in Mount Mang."
Peak Master Xueluo says.
Hearing this, the others cannot help but recall the aura that shook myriad paths a few months ago. Although it disappeared quickly, it left a deep impression in their hearts.
"Old Su, you went to Mount Mang that day. What did you see?"
Peak Master Bailian asks.
Old Su glares at him upon hearing this. He originally did not want to involve Gu Changsheng and Yao Xian in this conflict. After all, Gu Changsheng not only helped him break through but also killed a Celestial King expert from the Sun Moon Sect. Otherwise, if the Sun Moon Sect had four Celestial Kings, the Moonrise Holy Land would have been breached long ago.
But he cannot lie about this, because the eyes that appeared in the sky that day were seen by the experts of the Bright Moon Immortal Domain.
Most importantly, there is another person present besides him who witnessed the scene that day.
Old Su looks at Cheng Xu, who is sitting on the threshold of the hall. This guy is actually pursuing their Sect Master and is staying here.
Seeing Old Su looking at him, Cheng Xu smiles and says, "Don't mind me, just tell the truth."
Old Su sighs inwardly. Who wants to mind you? Old Su regrets bringing Cheng Xu back with him. He feels like he is letting a wolf into the house.
"Old Su, is there something difficult to say?" At this time, the Moonrise Celestial King also asks.
Old Su shakes his head. It's fine. Anyway, almost everyone present has seen that Lord. It doesn't matter if he says it.
So Old Su tells them about what he saw in Mount Mang that day.
"Our Bright Moon Immortal Domain actually has such a reclusive expert?"
The True Immortal Elder of the Sect Master's lineage speaks. They have been in seclusion until the Sun Moon Sect appeared and they came out to protect the sect. They are not like the peak masters, who all know about Gu Changsheng's existence.
The Moonrise Celestial King also exclaims, "Old Su, that must be the opportunity for you to become a Celestial King, right?"
"This old man finally knows what is meant by the saying that supernatural powers cannot overcome fate," Old Su nods, not denying it. He originally thought that he would never become a Celestial King in his life, but now he has.
This is not his talent, but his fate!
Diligence and cultivation talent are insignificant in the face of fate and opportunity.
Old Su does not know that Cheng Xu, who is sitting on the threshold, is extremely depressed at this moment.
He originally did not want to know anything about the owner of those eyes, because he understands a principle: the more you know, the greater the pressure. Sometimes, it is easier to live when you know nothing.
Celestial Venerable Taixu did not tell Cheng Xu about Gu Changsheng because he knows his personality.
But Cheng Xu was stimulated by Taixu Zi and Xuan Lan's public display of affection that day, and on a whim, he came to the Bright Moon Immortal Domain. Then, on another whim, he took the initiative to pursue the Moonrise Celestial King.
Now it's good. He knows more than Taixu Zi and Xuan Lan. This is entirely his own fault.
Old Su does not care whether Cheng Xu is depressed or not. He continues, "Sect Master, that Lord not only helped me break through but also killed a Celestial King of the Sun Moon Sect. I really don't want to involve them, so I have not said anything about that day. Please forgive me."
The Moonrise Celestial King smiles and says, "Old Su, you did the right thing. The karma of such an existence is not something we can bear."
Hearing this, Cheng Xu looks at the Moonrise Celestial King with even more admiration. He thinks so too. He did not expect the Moonrise Celestial King to think the same way. With such tacit understanding, it is no exaggeration to say that they are a match made in heaven.
No, I must get the Moonrise Celestial King to accept me.
The Moonrise Holy Land is currently facing difficulties. If I help her overcome this calamity, she will definitely be grateful to me and may even offer herself to me!
But I am a member of the Taixu Palace, and I cannot violate the rules set by my master.
That's right, I can secretly take action. As long as I don't say who I am, who can guess that it was me who took action?
The more Cheng Xu thinks about it, the more he feels that his idea is feasible. After all, as the personal disciple of Celestial Venerable Taixu, he has not taken action for a long time. Outsiders do not even know his aura, so they definitely won't know who he is.
The Moonrise Celestial King does not know Cheng Xu's thoughts; otherwise, she would definitely stop him.
At this time, Old Su says, "Because the appearance of that Lord and the existence of Mount Mang were very close in time, except for me and Celestial King Cheng Xu who witnessed it, others do not know that that Lord and the existence of Mount Mang are two different entities."
"The Sun Moon Sect may have mistaken that Lord for the existence of Mount Mang, so they naturally attribute the death of their Celestial King expert to the existence of Mount Mang."
"And our Moonrise Holy Land is very close to Mount Mang, and can even be said to be backed by Mount Mang. They are afraid of triggering the existence of Mount Mang again, so they appear so wary."
Everyone nods in agreement upon hearing this, agreeing with Old Su's words.
"But even so, we cannot be careless. Who knows when they will realize that something is wrong?" Old Su says with a solemn expression.
"Do you think the Sun Moon Sect will provoke that Lord again and be slapped to death by that Lord?"
At this time, Peak Master Bailian says.
"Do you think they are all as stupid as you are from forging weapons?" Old Su glares at him, annoyed. This brat is out of his mind to say such a thing.
Peak Master Bailian scratches his head and mutters, "Didn't you just say that their Celestial King expert provoked that Lord because he wanted to capture Yao Xian's phoenix? Now they don't know the relationship between the phoenix, Yao Xian, and that Lord. If the phoenix appears again, they might still try to capture the phoenix."
"Hmm?"
Old Su is stunned.
The others also look at each other, because they feel that Peak Master Bailian's words are not without reason.
The people of the Sun Moon Sect only know that the existence of Mount Mang cannot leave Mount Mang, so they cannot send experts into Mount Mang again. But what if Yao Xian's phoenix appears in other places?
"Alright, don't let your imaginations run wild!"
The Moonrise Celestial King interrupts their fantasies. She still thinks it is best not to get involved with such a transcendent existence, because the karma of such an existence is not something a small Moonrise Holy Land can bear.
But karma is destined in the dark. Even a Dao Breaking expert dares not say that they can be completely free from karma.
The more you try to avoid it, the more it comes looking for you.
"Chirp chirp!"
A clear phoenix cry breaks the silence of the Moonrise Holy Land.
The Moonrise Celestial King's expression changes. Is the thing she is most worried about about to happen?
"Report!"
A Supreme Realm disciple shouts as he enters the hall.
"There is a phoenix and a grass outside. They say... say..."
"Say what?" the Moonrise Celestial King asks.
"That phoenix said it came to find Hu Yifei of Tianqing Peak to play with." This Supreme Realm disciple finally says it.
"What?"
Everyone is surprised, especially Old Su.
"This..." Old Su did not know that Hu Yifei was also familiar with Yao Xian's phoenix, but now that he thinks about it, it is normal. Hu Yifei recognizes Yao Xian as his big sister, and Yao Xian also treats him like a younger brother, so it is normal to know Yao Xian's phoenix.
If it were any other time, Old Su would not care, but now the Moonrise Holy Land and the Sun Moon Sect are at war. At this juncture, the appearance of the phoenix will make the situation even more bizarre.
"Sect Master, Hu Yifei is this old man's closed-door disciple and has a good relationship with Yao Xian," Old Su says with a wry smile.
The Moonrise Celestial King also nods slightly. She says, "Since things have come to this, it doesn't matter. Let them in. I also want to see what the legendary phoenix is like."
Even though the Moonrise Celestial King has lived for many years, she has never seen a phoenix. Phoenixes are too rare, even rarer than Celestial Kings.
With a wave of her hand, a corner of the great formation protecting the Moonrise Holy Land opens. Seeing this, Little Phoenix immediately carries Ten Leaves in.
This time, it came to find Hu Yifei mainly to introduce Ten Leaves, its new partner, to him.
When Yao Xian was in the Moonrise Holy Land for more than ten years, Little Phoenix had already become friends with Hu Yifei.
In the 'Vegetable Holy Land,' Yao Xian is giving Gu Changsheng freshly baked flower cakes to try.
"Little Phoenix and Ten Leaves went out again?" Yao Xian asks.
Gu Changsheng nods and says with a wry smile, "That little guy is like a child. It's not a solution to always keep it confined. It doesn't know how much of a sensation it will cause outside."
Gu Changsheng shakes his head helplessly.
"Isn't this all your fault for spoiling it?" Yao Xian rolls her eyes at him and continues, "Although it used to be playful, it was never so reckless. Recently, you have supported it a few times, and it has tasted the sweetness of it, knowing that you will solve the problem if something happens, so it has become bolder."
"After all, it's just a little girl. Let's spoil it! Besides, it didn't cause any trouble. It's those blind things that provoked it. I naturally have to help it. After all, it's your pet!"
Gu Changsheng laughs.
"Sister Wuyue told me before that you favor girls over boys. I didn't believe it, but now I do." Yao Xian shakes her head. Little Phoenix is just a female phoenix, and you spoil it so much. She can't imagine what it would be like if you had a daughter.
Gu Changsheng just smiles upon hearing this, holding a flower cake and putting it in his mouth.
"Delicious!"
Gu Changsheng says simply.
"That's good!" Yao Xian shows a happy smile. She doesn't need beautiful words, as long as Gu Changsheng thinks it's delicious.
