Chapter 814: Terrifying Discovery
South of the Supreme Sea Palace, the island that had once stood there was completely burned away, but the azure seal remained intact, covering the sea’s surface, completely isolating the Slay Moon Demon Cave within.
Above the barrier, a spatial rift suddenly tore open, and a young girl with red hair and a red dress stepped out from within.
Besides the boundless ocean and the barrier that had existed for ten thousand years, there was nothing else around. Mo Li descended to just above the barrier and lightly traced her finger through the air.
*Rip!*
This barrier, renowned as the strongest sealing barrier on the Tian Xuan Continent, split apart like the most fragile piece of paper under Mo Li’s casual gesture, and the crack did not heal for a long time. Mo Li stepped into it expressionlessly. Only when her body had fully entered did the crack in the barrier instantly close.
At the same time, at the Supreme Sea Palace, in the Tai Zun Cloud Pavilion.
“Knock, knock, knock…”
A cautious knock came from outside, accompanied by Xia Yuanba’s even more cautious voice: “Brother-in-law, my master wishes to meet your master… I wonder if it’s convenient?”
Yun Che, who was restoring Xiao Yun’s soul force, stood up, walked over, and directly opened the door. He saw Xia Yuanba and Gu Cang Zhenren standing there, both looking extremely restrained. He couldn’t help but smile and said, “Senior Gu Cang, Yuanba, my master happened to go out on some business. Please, come in first.”
“Whew…” Hearing that Mo Li was not present, Gu Cang Zhenren’s expression visibly relaxed. It was clear he was more than happy to avoid seeing her. He clasped his hands and said with considerable respect, “In that case, Gu will not disturb you. Young friend Yun, after your master returns, please convey the Holy Domain’s Holy Emperor’s gratitude for her forgiveness… Additionally, the Holy Emperor is filled with regret and guilt over today’s events. Though he wishes to come personally to apologize and atone, he feels too ashamed to face you, so he sent Gu in his stead. In a few days, the Holy Emperor will certainly come bearing heavy gifts to apologize. In the future, should you have any requests, the Holy Emperor, and even the Huangji Sacred Domain, will do everything in their power.”
A dignified true person of the Holy Domain was being so respectful in front of him… It was likely that even if the Holy Emperor, Huangji Wuyu, came, it would be the same. And all of this was due to Mo Li’s terrifying deterrence.
Yun Che quickly returned the courtesy, saying, “Senior Gu Cang, there’s no need for this. Among the Four Sacred Grounds today, only you spoke up for me, and I will keep that kindness in mind. As for the Holy Emperor… although he wronged me first, considering that he showed kindness to Yuanba and valued him highly, I can forget the Holy Emperor’s injustice toward me today!”
“But only this once.”
“With that, on behalf of the Holy Emperor, I thank you, young friend Yun, for your magnanimity. I believe the Holy Emperor will surely remember your grace.” Gu Cang Zhenren breathed a sigh of relief inwardly. He hadn’t expected that a few words he spoke for Yun Che would yield such a return. Because of Xia Yuanba, he had come into contact with Yun Che several times, and they had some friendship. Coupled with today’s events, even Huangji Wuyu’s attitude toward him had changed significantly.
The fact that Huangji Wuyu did not end up in the same miserable state as the other three holy masters today must have been because Yun Che had sent a sound transmission to the red-clothed girl, asking her to spare Huangji Wuyu… That was the only explanation. The root cause was naturally Xia Yuanba. Almost everyone knew that Yun Che was a very vengeful person, but those who understood him also knew that he was a man of deep loyalty. Even though Huangji Wuyu had wronged him first, considering Xia Yuanba’s identity and position, he still chose to spare Huangji Wuyu… at least in action.
“Young friend Yun, may I ask your master’s esteemed name?” When Gu Cang Zhenren asked this, his expression was quite cautious, as if he feared Mo Li might suddenly appear and take offense at his question.
Mo Li’s appearance had frightened the Four Sacred Grounds so much that they were practically pissing their pants, but from start to finish, no one knew her name. They only knew she called herself “this princess.”
Yun Che hesitated and said apologetically, “I’m not sure if she’s willing to have her name known to others. After she returns, I’ll try to obtain her consent.”
Gu Cang Zhenren quickly said, “It was Gu who was too abrupt. By the way, young friend Yun, I heard you were injured. The Holy Emperor specially asked me to bring you the Holy Domain’s ‘Myriad Flower Sacred Heart Dew.’ This dew is our Holy Domain’s most precious healing treasure. It takes three hundred years to produce one bottle, and our Holy Domain currently only has three bottles in total.”
As Gu Cang Zhenren spoke, he took out a small, emerald-green bottle. An exceptionally rich fragrance faintly emanated from it.
Just by smelling it, Yun Che knew it was no ordinary thing. If its effects were excellent, he only needed to probe its medicinal composition to refine it himself using the Heavenly Poison Pearl… just like with the Overlord Pill.
Yun Che unceremoniously took it and casually thanked him.
“With that, Gu will take his leave. Oh, and the Holy Emperor said that in nineteen days, during your wedding celebration with the Shenhuang Snow Princess, he will personally attend and offer his congratulations. At that time, he will certainly apologize to you once more in person.”
Gu Cang Zhenren and Xia Yuanba left. After seeing them off, Yun Che hadn’t fully closed the door when he saw Zi Ji approaching from the other direction. Zi Ji stopped briefly to exchange a few words with Gu Cang Zhenren, then hurried over to Yun Che.
Yun Che could guess Zi Ji’s purpose with his toes. He had no choice but to open the door again and spoke first: “Senior Zi, how is Sea Emperor’s injury?”
Zi Ji’s face immediately showed embarrassment, and he gave a bitter laugh: “We still need to thank your master for showing mercy. This old man originally came to thank your master, but I just happened to meet Gu Cang Zhenren and learned that your master is not here.”
The dignified Sea Emperor had her teeth shattered by Mo Li’s slap… and worse, she lost all her dignity and majesty. Yet Zi Ji still had to come running to thank and curry favor—although Qu Fengyi had brought it upon herself, there was no denying the power of absolute force. Even the Four Sacred Grounds, even if they were grinding their teeth in hatred, had to act submissively.
“There’s no need to thank her. She wouldn’t care at all, might even find it annoying.” Yun Che said.
“Yes, yes. With your master’s level, today’s events are probably already cast out of mind,” Zi Ji quickly agreed. “Ah, in fact, this old man came today to apologize to you on behalf of the Sea Emperor for her actions today. The Sea Emperor wanted to come in person, but she injured her face and is somewhat inconvenienced to meet people. She especially feels she has no face to see you, so she asked me to come on her behalf.”
“Today’s events are a fault of our Supreme Sea Palace toward you. As long as it can resolve Palace Master Yun’s resentment, in the future, whatever orders you give, our Sea Palace will fully comply and spare no effort.”
Zi Ji spoke with utmost sincerity… But Yun Che felt no pride or satisfaction in his heart. He only felt somewhat emotional. If it weren’t for Mo Li today, would they feel any guilt? Would they be so fearful and anxious?
Before Mo Li appeared, he remembered every word Huangji Wuyu and Qu Fengyi had said! Especially after he voluntarily revealed the Lunhui Jing, those faces had been so ugly. At that time, had they ever shown any “guilt”!?
Yun Che understood clearly in his heart that the Holy Emperor and Sea Emperor sending Gu Cang and Zi Ji was primarily to test his attitude toward them. After all, Mo Li’s words had tied the fates of all four holy masters to Yun Che’s hands—and in the very near future.
For Huangji Wuyu, because of Xia Yuanba, he could directly say he would “forget.” But for Qu Fengyi—he wasn’t magnanimous or great enough to simply forgive someone who had tried to kill him.
“Alright, Senior Zi, I’ll remember your words. I’m currently injured and need to focus on healing, so I won’t keep you here. If you have nothing else, please take your leave.”
Zi Ji’s brow twitched. He sighed inwardly and took out a small box shimmering with purple light: “In that case, I won’t disturb you any longer. This is our Sea Palace’s unique ‘Sea God Pill,’ refined from the profound pill of the largest sea beast in this ocean, the ‘Panlong Shark,’ along with the gallbladders of dozens of sea beasts and over nine hundred types of deep-sea rare herbs. Because Panlong Sharks are few in number and extremely difficult to hunt, every Sea God Pill is a rare find, one of the highest treasures of our Supreme Sea Palace. It can cure all poisons, quickly restore vitality and injuries, and greatly benefit profound strength cultivation. This is a small token of apology from the Sea Emperor. Please do not refuse, Palace Master Yun.”
“Alright, I thank you.” Yun Che very directly reached out and took it. He accepted the Supreme Sea Palace’s “offering” with a clear conscience.
“With that, this old man takes his leave. On the nineteenth day, when Palace Master Yun and the Snow Princess’s engagement ceremony takes place, this old man and the Sea Emperor will certainly attend to offer congratulations. I bid you farewell…”
Zi Ji left. Yun Che took out the “Myriad Flower Sacred Heart Dew” from Gu Cang and the “Sea God Pill” from Zi Ji, and let out a long sigh: “When will I ever be as strong as Mo Li…”
“Probably never in this lifetime.”
“Alright… not even in the next life.”
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Inside the Slay Moon Demon Cave.
When Yun Che had come, there was still purple light from the Netherworld Brahma Flower. But now, the Slay Moon Demon Cave was filled with nothing but endless darkness and deathly stillness.
In such absolute darkness, even Mo Li’s eyesight could see nothing. But with her powerful spiritual sense, every grain of sand here was as clear as day.
Mo Li walked forward all the way to the end of the Slay Moon Demon Cave, stopping before the collapsed stone wall.
Behind the stone wall, a supremely high-level dark aura slowly seeped in, accompanied by a dangerous aura that caused even Mo Li’s soul to tighten.
Mo Li extended her arm, and a scarlet light mass lit up in her palm. Instantly, every corner of the Slay Moon Demon Cave was illuminated in blood-red, leaving nowhere to hide.
Stepping on the red light, Mo Li crossed the broken stone wall, and finally set foot into the dark world beyond the wall.
But the very first step she took, Mo Li froze as if struck by lightning, standing stock still.
Because, after entering the world behind the stone wall, with the red light in her hand, she saw in one glance the thing that was emitting the dark aura and the dangerous aura…
She stared at that thing, her slightly reddish pupils contracting and dilating alternately, yet her body stood as if nailed to the spot, completely motionless—or perhaps she dared not move.
Shock… fear… illusion… disbelief… and an unending shudder of the soul.
The expression and look in her eyes at this moment were something Yun Che had never seen before.
And this state of Mo Li’s lasted for a very, very long time. No movement, no sound, as if she was terrified into losing her soul.
After a full half a quarter of an hour, Mo Li’s lips finally parted, and a voice filled with boundless shock and heaviness spilled out, whispering the name that could make even the ancient gods and demons tremble in fear…
“E…vil… In…fant… Myr…iad… Cala…mity… Wheel…………”