Chapter 338

Chapter 338: About to Explode

The Yuan Realm, Dawn City.

Nangong Zhandao was cultivating.

Within his Purple Palace, the Ziwei Spirit Root unfurled, wisping around his primordial spirit. Through day and night of nurturing, Nangong Zhandao’s primordial spirit had become immensely powerful, far beyond cultivators of the same tier.

"One of the nine great Spirit Roots—truly profound," Nangong Zhandao thought inwardly.

He had already learned about the origins of the Ziwei Spirit Root from the Talented Individuals and Rare Treasures List.

In just over a month, Nangong Zhandao’s cultivation base had reached the peak of the great emperor realm. Though currently unremarkable in the Lower Realms, his total cultivation time spanned merely a little over a hundred years.

Moreover, after the revival of spiritual energy in the Yuan Realm, Nangong Zhandao had only recently stepped into the emperor realm. Advancing to the peak of the emperor realm within two months was nothing short of miraculous speed.

"The principles of the Epoch Golden Book… I have grasped some of its mysteries. At least on the path to the True Immortal Realm, I will encounter no bottlenecks." Nangong Zhandao murmured to himself.

"Husband."

Lan Youruo entered the cultivation chamber, expression frantic, steps hurried.

Nangong Zhandao stood up, his gaze gentle. "What is it?"

"The Taihao Heavenly Sect has been mobilizing troops over the past few days. They’ve stationed forces outside the Star Realm. It seems they intend to launch an attack." Lan Youruo’s brow was tightly furrowed. "Sister Luoyan sent news, calling me back to the Star Realm to prepare for battle."

"The Spirit Realm and the Star Realm are distant from each other. Why would the Taihao Heavenly Sect target the Star Realm?" Confusion flickered across Nangong Zhandao’s face.

Since the splitting of the scars of the heavens, the Immortal Kings of the Moon God Clan had also descended to the Lower Realms.

But they were far less powerful than the Taihao Heavenly Sect.

Currently, the Taihao Heavenly Sect boasted three Immortal Kings, while the Moon God Clan only had two.

"I don’t know either."

Lan Youruo’s voice was grave. "But the Moon God Clan faces peril. As one of them, I cannot stand by and watch. I plan to return."

"I’ll return with you."

Nangong Zhandao said with a smile.

Lan Youruo smiled in reply, her expression like a blooming flower.

The two of them arrived at the Dawn Sanctuary to bid farewell to Yuan Daokong.

"You are returning to the Moon God Clan?" Yuan Daokong frowned.

Nangong Zhandao nodded gently. "We’ve been married for some time now. It’s about time I accompanied her back to her maternal clan."

"Junior Brother Nangong, you bear the luck of the Yuan Realm. You are a prime target to devour. Many covet both your fortune and treasures. You must be careful." Yuan Daokong cautioned.

Upon hearing this.

A flicker of understanding suddenly crossed Nangong Zhandao’s eyes. He slowly grasped one probable reason the Taihao Heavenly Sect targeted the Star Realm.

He himself was likely one of the causes.

"Even if it cost him his life nine times over, he must go to the Star Realm." Nangong Zhandao’s gaze was resolute. How could he possibly stand aside while Lan Youruo’s maternal clan faced calamity?

He chose not to share this deduction with Lan Youruo, however.

If she knew, she would undoubtedly refuse to let him go with her.

The two flew out of Dawn City, heading towards the Star Realm.

Three days later, they returned to the Moon God Clan.

Having ruled the Star Realm for millions of years, the Moon God Clan possessed incomparably deep foundations. Upon entering, one could see thousands upon thousands of Palaces stretching for tens of thousands of miles, luxurious in the extreme.

Qilou Yan was already waiting for them.

"Dear brother-in-law, it’s been a long while," Qilou Yan gazed at Nangong Zhandao, a trace of complexity flickering in her eyes. Lan Youruo had ultimately ignored her dissuasion and married Nangong Zhandao.

"Sister Luoyan," Nangong Zhandao smiled.

"The two Ancestors knew you were coming and specifically instructed me to welcome you and take you to meet them," Qilou Yan said with a smile.

"Sister, please lead the way," Lan Youruo said.

The three soared past layer upon layer of palaces and entered the Moon God Palace.

A bright moon hung above the Moon God Palace, ethereal and dreamlike.

A man and a woman sat in the highest seats. The man in white was handsome and dashing, while the woman in the purple dress was of unparalleled beauty.

These two were the Immortal Kings.

The female leader of the Moon God Clan and the other elders sat on either side, eagerly awaiting.

"Ancestors, Nangong Zhandao and the saintess have been brought," Qilou Yan said, kneeling on one knee.

"Lan Youruo pays respects to the Ancestors, greets the Leader and esteemed Elders."

Lan Youruo also knelt on one knee and saluted.

"This junior Nangong Zhandao pays respects to our esteemed seniors," Nangong Zhandao bowed respectfully.

"We are all family here. No need for such formality."

The man in white laughed heartily, his gaze resting appreciatively on Nangong Zhandao. "Truly worthy of being the vessel bearing the grand fortune of the Yuan Realm. Your body, magic power, and primordial spirit are all at the peak level within your cultivation realm."

"Your future achievements will far surpass my own."

"It seems our Moon God Clan has gained a fine son-in-law, hahaha…"

"You flatter me, Senior," Nangong Zhandao smiled.

Lan Youruo, looking serious, spoke up. "Ancestor, during the journey, I heard that the forces of the Taihao Heavenly Sect have completed their mobilization and will soon attack the Star Realm. Is this true?"

The woman in the purple dress nodded faintly.

"The Taihao Heavenly Sect is insatiably greedy. They foolishly desire to annex our Star Realm and seize its fortune. How could I ever let them succeed?" The woman in the purple dress declared, her beautiful face like frost. "With the two of us anchoring the clan, the Moon God Clan stands secure."

The look of worry faded from Lan Youruo’s face.

Nangong Zhandao, however, was less optimistic.

Without absolute confidence, the Taihao Heavenly Sect would never rashly start a war.

"Nangong Zhandao," the man in white solemnly stated, "Our Moon God Clan lineage reveres the Moon Goddess and practices the Supreme Yin Divine Art. As you have married Youruo, you are now considered one of us. You will be permitted to enter the Supreme Yin Secret Realm to study our clan’s true Art."

"Should you gain insight there, it may well assist you in breaking through to the Emperor Venerable Realm."

"My sincere thanks, Senior."

"Take them away." said the woman in the purple dress.

The leader of the Moon Goddess Clan rose and led Lan Youruo and Nangong Zhandao towards the Taiyin Secret Land.

"Nangong Zhandao, the Taihao Heavenly Sect’s offensive is formidable, and the situation looks bleak." The leader of the Moon Goddess Clan was also a woman, with a face as beautiful as a flower and the moon, possessing a gentle and virtuous aura. She looked at Nangong Zhandao and spoke earnestly, "If the Moon God Clan faces the danger of complete destruction, you must take Youruo away from the Star Realm and never return."

"Master!"

Lan Youruo’s expression underwent a great change. As the contemporary saintess of the Moon God Clan, the leader was naturally her master. She hadn’t expected the leader to hold such a pessimistic view of the war situation.

"Dao King harbors wolfish ambitions; his assault on the Star Realm is not without cause." The leader’s eyes revealed wisdom, along with a trace of madness. "However, Dao King scheming to devour the Star Realm won’t be so easy."

Nangong Zhandao’s gaze flickered faintly. Ruling the Star Realm for countless years, the Moon God Clan naturally possessed profound reserves.

The three arrived at the Taiyin Secret Land. The leader opened the Secret Realm and said, "Go in."

The husband and wife joined hands and stepped into the Secret Realm.

…

Outside the Star Realm, within a stretch of void.

One Starship after another stood arrayed across the heavens and earth, densely packed like ranks of soldiers. There were hundreds of them, and on each Starship flew the banner of the Taihao Heavenly Sect.

"Master, the troops have fully assembled. When do we commence the attack on the Star Realm?" Yan Duxing asked, his heart surging.

"Tomorrow."

Dao King replied lightly.

The operation against the Star Realm was entirely under his command. As for the three Immortal Kings and the numerous true immortals supporting him behind the scenes, they would only intervene when he required their might.

"Nangong Zhandao, this time I’m settling things with you." Dao King licked his lips.

He had long coveted the luck of the Yuan Realm.

This time, he finally had the hope of grasping it.

However, Dao King did not notice that tens of thousands of miles away, a gaze was silently watching the Taihao Heavenly Sect.

Ye Xu’s Second Primordial Spirit Avatar had long since reached the Star Realm.

He would never let the Star Realm’s luck slip through his fingers.

As for the Yuan Realm’s luck?

Ye Xu shook his head and chuckled. Back when the human ancestor and he had glimpsed the future, Ye Xu had already seen the scene that would unfold. Therefore, he wasn’t placing his hopes on stripping Nangong Zhandao of his fortune this time.

He only intended to fish in troubled waters and seize the Star Realm’s luck for himself.