In the inner hall of the Pure Land, a tense and oppressive atmosphere loomed over everyone present. Even the star representing the First Son of God in the Abyss had suddenly fallen—signaling that the dangers of this expedition to the Fog Sea were far greater than anyone had anticipated.
Pan Buwang and Shen Wuyi were the first to be teleported back. Although they showed no expression and exchanged no words, anyone with eyes could sense a connection between them.
At this moment, Xianyue remained unconscious, and the Twin Gods of Star and Moon had their sharp gazes fixed on the two returnees.
"Son of the Owl Butterfly God, Goddess of Eternal Night," the Sky Star God spoke, his voice filled with majestic authority, "can you explain what happened with Crescent Moon and the Star Slayer?"
This mission had cost the Star-Moon Divine Kingdom dearly.
"Hmph. Wuyi, you don't need to shoulder the blame. Just speak the truth. I'll stand behind you," Wu Yanye said coolly, her body emanating a gentle light that effortlessly blocked the pressure from the Sky Star God. "If there's been some hidden injustice, I'll ensure you're vindicated. Even if it involves the Star-Moon Divine Kingdom—bullying the goddess of my Eternal Night Divine Kingdom is an unforgivable offense."
"Yes, Mother Goddess," Shen Wuyi replied calmly. Bowing respectfully to the gathered deities, she said, "I admit it. I was the one who killed the Star Slayer."
Her words caused an uproar. Everyone present, though all supreme beings in their own right and no strangers to great turmoil, couldn't help but react. Sons and daughters of gods were not meant to kill each other—this was a disaster none of them had foreseen or wanted.
"Shen Wuyi! How dare you! The Star Slayer is the son of our Star-Moon Divine Kingdom, and you dare kill him? Do you intend to make an enemy of the entire Star-Moon Divine Kingdom?!" Wu Shenxing erupted in fury. If this weren't the Pure Land, he would have struck her down on the spot.
"Wu Shenxing, why the rush? Clearly, there's more to this than meets the eye. Are you trying to kill and cover up the truth? Hmph, sounds like something only cowardly men would do. Typical of your lowly race," Wu Yanye sneered. She had frowned initially, but seeing Shen Wuyi's calm composure, she understood there must be a deeper reason. "Wuyi, continue."
"I did kill the Star God Son with my own hands. But only because he attacked me first—without warning and with the intent to kill. As for why, I do not know. I've never interacted with him before. There was no grudge between us. Everything that happened was witnessed by the Son of the Owl Butterfly God," Shen Wuyi stated evenly.
"I can confirm that," Pan Buwang said at just the right moment. "I was right there when it happened."
Pan Yusheng's face remained cold and distant. He didn't approve of Pan Buwang's stance, but he also said nothing—his silence a quiet form of consent.
"Nonsense!" Wu Shenxing roared. "Why would the Star Slayer attack you for no reason? Clearly, the two of you conspired to kill him and are now fabricating lies to cover it up!"
"Watch your words, Tianxing," said God Qiheng coldly. "Pan Buwang is the son of our Owl Butterfly Divine Kingdom. To slander him is to slander our entire kingdom!"
"So what now?" Wu Shenyue, standing beside Wu Shenxing, spoke with a more composed tone, though her presence was just as imposing. "Are we simply supposed to accept this explanation and count ourselves unlucky?"
"Hmph. It's nothing more than a case of being weaker. Your Star God Son provoked Wuyi, and he paid the price. If it had been my Eternal Night Goddess who died, I wouldn't have uttered a single word of complaint," Wu Yanye replied coldly, as though the death of a god-son meant nothing to her.
"Wu Yanye! Are you suggesting the Star-Moon Divine Kingdom means nothing to you?" Wu Shenxing shouted, his rage boiling over. Her words were a blatant insult to their divine kingdom and an intolerable humiliation to their fallen Star God Son.
"My fellow gods, please—this is the Pure Land's inner hall…" the Dragon Lord tried to mediate, his tone aged but noble.
Before he could finish, Wu Yanye cut him off without the slightest regard: "You have no right to speak here, old man. Sit back, drink your wine, and enjoy the show. Otherwise, after this Pure Land Assembly, your Ancestral Dragon lineage may find itself without a Dragon Lord."
Her words were ruthless. Though far younger than the Dragon Lord, she was a Divine Lord—a being infused with seven parts divine nature and god-source essence. She dared to challenge even Emperor Yuan—what was an old dragon to her?
"My lords," Pan Buwang said, stepping forward. "Perhaps I can clarify the matter."
"During our journey, I was with the Star Slayer when we encountered the Goddess of Eternal Night. At the time, I thought nothing of it—only that the goddess was breathtaking, on par with Goddess Caili herself. But Star Slayer… he reacted differently. The moment he saw her, he became entranced. In hindsight, I think he fell for her at first sight."
"I'm also partly to blame. He once asked me about the previous Eternal Night Goddess, Wuqing—whom I once loved. I told him that the Eternal Night Kingdom forbids love between men and women. If such a thing happened, the punishment would be severe—just like what happened to Wuqing and me."
"I also told him that the Eternal Night Goddess would never fall for someone weaker than herself. Only a man stronger than her could leave a mark on her heart. Perhaps… Sha Xing believed that. So, in some twisted way, he attacked her to prove his worth…"
Pan Buwang shook his head, sighing deeply, as if burdened with guilt.
"Wuyi," Wu Yanye's voice turned cold as frost. "If you dare fall in love with a man, I will throw you into the Abyss of the Evil God. Let you taste the agony of a thousand bones piercing your heart. Don't doubt me. Don't test me. Or you'll live to regret it—just like that pathetic Wuqing."
"Yes, Mother Goddess. Wuyi understands," Shen Wuyi responded quietly, unaffected.
The truth about Sha Xing's ghost-like transformation remained unspoken—tacitly hidden between the two. In the foggy sea, some kind of agreement had clearly been made.
"I taught Sha Xing myself. I know him best. He would never be swayed by such foolish emotions! This is utter nonsense!" Wu Shenxing was trembling, unable to accept the absurdity of it all.
"You all know Pan Buwang's past. His words carry the weight of our Owl Butterfly Divine Kingdom. I believe him. Love is the most unpredictable force in the world. No one is immune. Sometimes, people are just… powerless against it," Pan Yusheng finally spoke up, standing firmly by Pan Buwang.
His support stunned Pan Buwang. It had been so long since he had felt such warmth from Pan Yusheng.
"Hmph. You've heard the Eternal Night Divine Kingdom's stance. Don't waste another word on me. Just talking to men like you makes me sick," Wu Yanye scoffed, utterly unapologetic.
The Lords of Star and Moon exchanged glances, then fell into silence. Facing two Divine Kingdoms alone, they knew they stood no chance of achieving justice. Pushing further would yield nothing but more pain.
"Xing," Wu Shenyue whispered in a private voice transmission, "let it go for now. Once we leave, we'll settle this properly. Don't act recklessly. Both Pan Yusheng and Wu Yanye are not opponents to take lightly."
Wu Shenxing clenched his fists and nodded heavily. He would never forget the shame the Star-Moon Divine Kingdom had suffered today.
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