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The other party was a true monarch of the nascent soul realm—a genuine powerhouse!
It would be a lie to say Li Qing didn't want to cling to this powerful figure. With True Monarch Yue Xuan's assistance, rebuilding the Lingyun Sect would be a remarkably easy task.
Li Qing knew his request was presumptuous, but he voiced it anyway, unafraid of pushing his luck.
What if there's a chance?
However, True Monarch Yue Xuan's subsequent words made it clear that there was indeed a chance—but only in the sense of a circus act!
"You yourself acknowledge the audacity of your request, yet you still dare to voice it? Do you think this palace will indulge you simply because you bear the name of that old fool, Heaven Devourer?"
As she spoke, True Monarch Yue Xuan's tone grew noticeably colder.
Li Qing's heart trembled violently at her words. He lowered his head deeply, daring not to utter another word.
"Senior, please forgive my impudence," Li Qing said sincerely, humbling himself. "I was presumptuous and ask for your understanding."
Clinging to the coattails of a nascent soul realm powerhouse wasn't as easy as he'd imagined.
Well, that idea is off the table.
"At least you know when to retreat and possess some sense of propriety."
Seeing Li Qing's sincere apology, True Monarch Yue Xuan's tone softened slightly. She continued:
"When Heaven Devourer successfully formed his nascent soul by borrowing the spiritual vein of Moonchase Palace, this palace considered accompanying him to the Azure Ridge Domain to jointly suppress the Ancient Demon from Beyond the Heavens."
"However, the Ancient Hua Immortal Dynasty seized upon this palace's momentary lapse in vigilance and infiltrated Moonchase Palace with hidden agents. Their aim was to manipulate the selection of the holy maiden, forcing us to abandon our plans."
"Later, after learning of the old fellow Heaven Devourer's death from you, this palace even contemplated taking action on his behalf."
"It's not that this palace was unwilling to assist you, but due to Moonchase Palace's long-standing principle of non-interference in external conflicts, we had no choice but to suppress our intentions."
Li Qing had heard rumors of this incident when he first arrived in the Great Wilderness Domain, but he never imagined its far-reaching consequences, including its connection to the Lingyun Sect's destruction.
If Ancestor Devourer of Heaven had been able to bring this powerful ally back with him when the Lingyun Sect fell, perhaps the outcome would have been entirely different.
Now, however, the target was the Shangqing Sect, and Moonchase Palace could no longer intervene.
Moonchase Palace's enduring transcendent status stemmed not only from its formidable strength but also from its unwavering commitment to non-interference in external conflicts, setting it apart from other factions vying for fame and fortune.
Breaking this precedent could invite incalculable future consequences, dealing a severe blow to its long-standing reputation.
It was precisely because of Moonchase Palace's absolute neutrality that both the righteous and demonic paths had chosen this place as the battleground for the final clash between the Pure Yang Physique and Gui Fan.
The reputation of Moonchase Palace had stood the test of time, earning the trust of both the demonic and righteous paths.
Li Qing had nothing more to say on the matter.
At the end of the day, he was merely a remnant of the Lingyun Sect, with no deeper connection to the Ancestor Devourer of Heaven. To press the issue further would be presumptuous.
With this thought, Li Qing took a deep breath and said, "Thank you, Senior, for granting us this audience today. I'll take my leave now and wish you a successful Moonchase Grand Assembly!"
As he spoke, Li Qing prepared to depart with Shen Ningbing.
It would be a lie to say he wasn't disappointed. In the end, their efforts had been in vain. Not only had they failed to find a way to save Ancestor Bing Yun, but they had also received no assistance in rebuilding the Lingyun Sect.
Just as he turned to leave, True Monarch Yue Xuan let out a soft sigh.
"Ah, what a tangled mess. That old Heaven Devourer... he certainly made a clean exit."
"Very well!"
As her words faded, the Moon Disc surrounding True Monarch Yue Xuan began to tremble gently.
Hum!
This aura was powerful, yet it didn't inspire fear. On the contrary, it was gentle, causing neither Li Qing nor Shen Ningbing to tremble.
Sensing the fluctuation in energy, Li Qing and Shen Ningbing turned around, their faces filled with confusion.
They saw the Moon Disc on the Profound Jade Bed emitting strands of pure, gentle moonlight.
These strands coalesced, forming a pristine white jade disc the size of a human face.
From this disc, Li Qing faintly sensed a dangerous aura.
Having completed this process, True Monarch Yue Xuan presented the condensed white jade disc to Li Qing.
"This disc was crafted from the refined essence of my magical treasures. When activated with spiritual energy, it can unleash two attacks, roughly equivalent to two strikes from my own hand."
"Use this treasure wisely. This is all I can offer."
Li Qing accepted the ice-cold white jade disc, feeling the surging true essence within. His eyes lit up with surprise and gratitude.
"Thank you for this precious gift, Senior! If the Lingyun Sect is ever rebuilt, we will forever remember this kindness!"
True Monarch Yue Xuan waved dismissively, her reflection in the Moon Disc shimmering.
"Your gratitude is enough. You may leave now. I will see you again at the Moonchase Grand Assembly in a few days."
Thus, Li Qing and Shen Ningbing respectfully departed from the cold, grand hall.
"Senior Li Qing, Senior Shen Ningbing, please make yourselves at home on this spirit peak. There are still a few days until the Moonchase Grand Assembly. I will notify you when the time comes."
A Moon Palace disciple respectfully led Li Qing and Shen Ningbing to a towering spirit peak that pierced the clouds. The summit was so high that it felt as if one could reach out and touch the bright moon in the sky.
"Thank you, Immortal Maiden!"
After leaving True Monarch Yue Xuan, Li Qing's spirits lifted considerably.
Although he hadn't managed to persuade the senior to act, obtaining the pristine jade disc was a significant gain.
Roughly equivalent to two strikes from a nascent soul realm cultivator, this artifact could prove remarkably effective if used wisely.
It added another layer of security to their plans for rebuilding the Lingyun Sect.
As they ascended the spirit peak and felt the dense spiritual energy permeating the air, Shen Ningbing couldn't help but marvel:
"So this is the foundation of a top-tier immortal dao faction in the Great Wilderness Domain. This spiritual vein is truly extraordinary, far surpassing our Nanyang Spirit Peak."
Hearing this, Li Qing merely smiled. He had already experienced the extraordinary nature of such spiritual veins in the Sword Valley of the Ghost Sword Sect and fully understood their significance.
"No wonder Ancestor Devourer of Heaven sought the opportunity for nascent soul formation here. With the abundant heaven and earth spiritual energy, the chances of a successful breakthrough are indeed significantly higher."
After speaking, the two began cultivating in the area, patiently awaiting the start of the Moonchase Grand Assembly.
Over the next few days, more and more people continued to arrive at Moonchase Palace.
These included not only rogue cultivators in the core formation realm but also supreme elders from major immortal dao factions.
Remarkably, prominent figures from both the righteous and demonic paths had gathered here.
As the final day approached, even ancestor-level beings began to make their appearances.
On the final day, a powerful qi mechanism erupted outside Moon Palace, causing the entire sky to subtly shift, as if stained with a layer of crimson.
"Hahahaha! How rare! After centuries, Moonchase Palace is about to produce a new generation of holy maidens!"
The figure wore a blood-red Daoist robe, his form indistinct, shrouded in a dense aura of blood qi.
"The ancestor of the Blood Spirit Sect, Rakshasa Demon Lord!"
Someone immediately identified the figure as an immensely powerful demonic path patriarch.
Before the Moon Palace could respond, Rakshasa Demon Lord continued, his voice booming across the sky:
"Has the Pure Yang Physique arrived? Surely they wouldn't be so arrogant as to keep us waiting?"
Rakshasa Demon Lord didn't have to wait long. From the opposite horizon, a blue ox materialized, its hooves treading the void as it ambled forward.
Despite its ordinary appearance, this was a late third-tier demon beast—a creature of immense power.
Perched atop the mighty ox sat a benevolent-looking old man with kind eyes.
A pure, vibrant energy radiated from the elder, carrying an aura of boundless vitality.
Though the ox moved at a leisurely pace, its speed was deceptively swift. In moments, it had closed the distance to the Moon Palace.
Upon seeing the ox-riding elder, Rakshasa Demon Lord narrowed his eyes. A murderous intent surged within him, as if two beams of crimson light were erupting from his gaze.
(End of the Chapter)
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