Translator: AnubisTL
Following the treasure hunt, Moonchase Palace hosted a grand banquet to celebrate the birth of their new holy maiden, welcoming all the cultivators who had come to witness the ceremony.
Each guest sat at their own small table, laden with rare delicacies and delicacies seldom seen in the outside world.
The fine wine served to honor the distinguished guests was naturally Moon Palace Brew. Cup after cup of jade nectar was poured, its intoxicating aroma quickly filling the entire hall.
Finally, the centerpiece of the feast was none other than the Ghost Eye Snail, recently acquired by Zhao Tianxiong.
The entire snail was presented, its snow-white, tender flesh sliced into thin pieces and distributed to each guest.
It must be said, this ancient delicacy lived up to its legendary reputation. Every guest who tasted it praised its unparalleled flavor.
"Hahahaha! The Ghost Eye Snail truly lives up to its name! To taste such a delicacy here today is a stroke of luck in a lifetime."
"Well said! Mountain snails are already more flavorful than ordinary sea or river snails, and the Ghost Eye Snail is the crown jewel among mountain snails. Its taste is naturally exquisite beyond compare."
"It's a pity that Ghost Eye Snails have become nearly extinct in the outside world, making them exceedingly rare to find."
Amidst the chorus of praise, Li Qing, equally curious, tasted a piece of Ghost Eye Snail meat.
The moment it touched his tongue, an astonishingly fresh flavor burst forth. As he chewed slowly, the crisp, springy texture released an extraordinary juice that instantly flooded his mouth.
A single bite left him with an unforgettable aftertaste.
This exceptionally delicious snail meat surpassed any Demon beast meat he had ever tasted, rendering all others pale in comparison.
In just a few bites, the Ghost Eye Snail meat before Li Qing vanished completely.
Before he could fully savor the lingering flavors, a graceful figure, ethereal as a moon palace fairy, drifted over and settled beside him.
"Brother Li, does the palace's spirit food suit your palate?" Liu Hanyue asked with a warm smile.
Li Qing slowly set down his cup, filled with jade nectar, and nodded in satisfaction. "To taste such a peerless delicacy is truly a blessing in life."
At his words, Liu Hanyue smiled radiantly. "Brother Li, I overheard the palace master mention your plans to reestablish the Lingyun Sect?"
After a moment of silence, Li Qing slowly nodded in confirmation. "That's true," he said. "Speaking of which, I've been meaning to ask about the others who boarded the giant spirit boat with you. Where are they now?"
Rebuilding the Lingyun Sect would require more than just Li Qing and Shen Ningbing. Finding the others would be ideal.
As if anticipating Li Qing's question, Liu Hanyue gently nodded. "The giant spirit boat, infused with over half of Senior Heaven Devourer's true essence, traveled southeast across the Azure Ridge Domain and unexpectedly entered a vast forest."
"Our movements were too loud, disturbing a third-tier Crimson Fire Fox that had just given birth to cubs."
"The Crimson Fire Fox was faster than the autonomously operating spirit boat. To buy time for the others to gain control of the vessel, a few of us volunteered to lure the fox away. I was among them."
The fates of the cultivators who volunteered to distract the Crimson Fire Fox were obvious. Only Liu Hanyue managed to escape, thanks to a secret technique.
Of course, it was more likely that the Crimson Fire Fox had recently given birth to cubs and was still physically weak. Concerned for her young, she hadn't pursued them relentlessly.
Otherwise, even with Liu Hanyue's secret escape technique, she might not have escaped the clutches of a third-tier demonic beast.
After escaping, Liu Hanyue naturally couldn't turn back to search for the giant spirit boat. She was forced to wander alone through the vast forest.
Fortunately, the forest was rich in spiritual energy. She quickly recovered her mana and continued south, never daring to look back.
Eventually, through sheer luck, she escaped the unknown forest and found herself in the Great Wilderness Domain.
Her subsequent joining of the Moonchase Palace is another story entirely.
After hearing Liu Hanyue's account, Li Qing fell silent once more.
After a long pause, he sighed wistfully.
"They headed east, then?"
According to Liu Hanyue's account, the group sent away by Ancestor Devourer of Heaven had likely been scattered far and wide, most likely beyond the borders of the Great Wilderness Domain.
Liu Hanyue quietly observed Li Qing before asking, "Brother Li, what are your plans now?"
Li Qing casually picked up his wine cup, took a small sip of the jade nectar, and shook his head.
"Originally, I planned to return to the Azure Ridge Domain once my cultivation reached a higher level. I wanted to investigate the Shangqing Sect's situation first."
"After thoroughly understanding their secrets, I would find a way to rescue our fellow sect elders and then devise a long-term strategy to deal with the Shangqing Sect."
This was his general plan.
He would never act rashly without a solid plan. Charging in with nothing but blind passion would be foolish.
Rebuilding the Lingyun Sect.
It sounded simple enough—just five words—but the reality was far more daunting.
Li Qing couldn't help but glance at Liu Hanyue, hoping to gauge whether he could count on her assistance.
Liu Hanyue met his gaze and immediately understood the unspoken question in his eyes.
She lowered her head slowly, gently brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, and said softly, "Brother Li, now that I've become the Moonchase Palace Holy Maiden, I'm bound by our rules and cannot offer you any direct assistance in this matter."
Li Qing knew that the Moonchase Palace had always remained aloof from worldly affairs, refusing to interfere in external conflicts.
However, Liu Hanyue also harbored an irreconcilable grudge against the Shangqing Sect. Both the Liu Clan and the Heavenly River Sect had been largely destroyed by their machinations.
Considering all these factors, Li Qing found it hard to believe she would simply stand by and do nothing.
Under Li Qing's watchful gaze, Liu Hanyue finally sighed and spoke:
"Rules are, after all, just rules. Very well, Brother Li, I will mobilize some of the Moonchase Palace's resources to help you locate the surviving members of the Lingyun Sect."
"Furthermore, once you've decided to act, inform me immediately."
"The hatred for those who annihilated one's clan is not easily forgotten."
With that, Liu Hanyue retrieved a Crescent Moon Jade Pendant from her robes and handed it to Li Qing.
"With this pendant, you may come to the Moonchase Palace to see me at any time."
Li Qing carefully accepted the pendant, storing it away with great reverence. He then gave Liu Hanyue a grateful look.
With Liu Hanyue's assistance, many future tasks would become significantly easier.
At the very least, the chances of finding the remaining members of the Lingyun Sect had greatly increased. If he were alone, this task would have been nearly impossible.
"This is more than enough!" Li Qing said gratefully.
With the support of Moonchase Palace, his confidence in rebuilding the Lingyun Sect had grown considerably.
Just as the two were about to reminisce about old times, two terrifying auras suddenly clashed from the other side of Moonchase Palace!
Boom!
The cultivators enjoying the banquet immediately froze, their gazes snapping toward the source of the commotion.
Soon, someone revealed the truth:
"It's True Monarch Taixuan and the Rakshasa Demon Lord! Are they about to fight?!"
(End of the Chapter)
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