Insiders know their own affairs well, and since his own power and that of the Moon Temple Master were nearly equal, if the opponent truly surpassed the Moon Temple Master, it would also mean that he was no match for the opponent.
For a moment, the Star God Palace Master felt his understanding was shattered, unable to comprehend.
However, the Moon Temple Master couldn't pay attention to the other's dilemma. She said, "I will go into seclusion to heal my wounds now. As soon as the Lord of Gods leaves seclusion, make sure to inform me immediately. This matter is of great importance and might affect our plans."
As she spoke, a hint of worry appeared between the Moon Temple Master's brows. After all, just as she had said before, that sub-temple was very important, related to the plan of the Star Moon Temple.
The Moon Temple Master immediately returned to her Moon God Palace to heal her wounds in seclusion. Even though Pei Xuanjing had only made a slight move, the sword energy had left her not lightly injured. Fearing ambush on her way back, she dared not stop to heal, and it was only after truly returning to the Star Moon Temple that she let down her guard to heal in seclusion.
Even though it was merely a casual release of sword energy from Pei Xuanjing, given Pei Xuanjing's Sword Tao Realm, it was an extremely terrifying existence that even the Moon Temple Master, who stood at the very peak of the Martial Arts twelve-floor tower in this realm, found hard to easily dispel.
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She even had to feel fortunate that Pei Xuanjing had not hastily ascended the Immortal Path in this realm. Otherwise, the sword energy wielded with magical power would have left her not just with the matter of expulsion but whether she could survive at all.
Nevertheless, with the help of the special cultivation treasures within the Moon Temple and the aid of the Star God Palace Master, it took her only one month to eradicate the sword energy within her body.
And, coincidentally, after exactly one month, the Supreme Deity of the Star Moon Temple emerged from seclusion. Surprised upon hearing of the Moon Temple Master's injuries, he immediately sent someone to report the recent events to him before the Moon Temple Master emerged from seclusion.
However, he was also aware that the specific details would require the personal experience of the Moon Temple Master to describe. Therefore, after the Moon Temple Master emerged from seclusion, the Temple Master, Moon Temple Master, and Star God Palace Master—the three individuals with the greatest power in the Star Moon Temple gathered together to discuss the next steps.
"So it seems that this Seventh Prince might very well become a major enemy in our Star Moon Temple's plans!" the Star God Palace Master said slowly with tightly furrowed brows.
The fief of this prince was not simple; one of the matters concerning their grand plan of the Star Moon Temple lay within his fief, which was why they established such an important sub-temple in a region that was evidently uncontrolled.
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Originally, they thought that after cooperating with the Emperor and with his nominal help, they could easily expand their influence into that region and control it, then commence their plan.
But now the surprising rise of this prince had completely disrupted their plans, not only did they become adversaries, but their sub-temple was also occupied, and their influence there was wholly eradicated.
"A powerhouse whose strength might not be inferior to the Temple Master's. Yet it was rumored that his talent in martial arts was not exceptional, even quite ordinary. How could he possibly achieve such a realm in such a short period of time?" the Temple Master slightly furrowed his brow, recalling the intelligence on Pei Xuanjing.
While martial arts cultivation did not require as long a time as the Immortal Path in ancient times, even those with exceptional talent would need sixty years to enter the twelve-floor tower realm in martial arts. Even he, with extraordinary talent, had only entered that realm at the age of over sixty.
Therefore, setting aside that the Seventh Prince was rumored to have average martial arts talent, even if his talent was exceptional, he shouldn't have such a rapid cultivation speed. As this idea emerged, a bold conjecture arose in the Temple Master's heart, which was that the Seventh Prince might have acquired ancient heritage. Otherwise, it could not be explained.
Times change, and while martial arts may flourish and the Immortal Path wanes today, it doesn't mean that items from the Immortal Path are useless. In the heyday of the Ancient Immortal Path, there were all kinds of God Objects. The Temple Master himself knew of several that could transform one's cultivation aptitude and raise one's cultivation realm.
If the Seventh Prince had obtained these items, then it might not be impossible for him to reach such a realm, and it could also explain why the guards under his command had such power.
"If this is the case, it raises the question of which Ancient Immortal Path sect's heritage the Seventh Prince has acquired," the Temple Master shared his speculation, to which the Moon Temple Master frowned and said, "Could it be that he has already discovered it?"
Though the Moon Temple Master had not yet finished her sentence, the other two understood her meaning. She was suggesting that perhaps Pei Xuanjing had found the heritage within his fief, the very thing the Star Moon Temple long coveted. After all, his extensive construction activities over the years might have led to some discovery.
Upon hearing this, both the Temple Master and Star God Palace Master's expressions changed, but soon the Temple Master dismissed the possibility. He shook his head and said, "All of this doesn't add up. According to the information I've obtained, the heritage we seek does not contain these God Objects. He likely hasn't discovered it."
Indeed, the Star Moon Temple's interest in Pei Xuanjing's fief ultimately stemmed from their knowledge that his fief contained a complete heritage left by an ancient Immortal Path sect, vital to the Star Moon Temple. That's why they invested so heavily there, aiming for that heritage. But they didn't expect an anomaly, with Pei Xuanjing not only blocking their control of that region but also seizing the tavern they had established.
To understand that tavern was crucial—its construction came at no small cost, and for the Star Moon Temple to build a similar one, not to mention the cost issue, it would be difficult to find a more suitable location for selection.
However, the good news for them now was that the Seventh Prince apparently had yet to discover that particular heritage. They still had enough time to prepare, at least not to the point of losing everything at the last moment.
With this in mind, the Temple Master immediately made a decision, "You go to the Emperor and tell him not to delay any further. We shall first eliminate the Ji Fang Alliances, then deal with the Seventh Prince."
"However, before that, I need to meet him personally!" A strange light flashed in the Temple Master's eyes.
"Lord of Gods!" The Moon Temple Master and Star God Palace Master's expressions shifted slightly upon hearing this, especially the Moon Temple Master, who advised, "Lord of Gods, your divine powers are not yet fully realized, and the Seventh Prince has shown himself to be exceedingly strong. Caution is warranted."
"No need, I am confident!" the Temple Master said assuredly.
The Martial Arts Twelve-Floor Tower system, the Mortal Martial-Spirit Martial-Immortal Martial system, the Bloodline Martial Arts system, the Demonic Gate body-forging skills, the Buddhism School's Golden Body Refining Method, the Taoist School's Mysterious Skills, the Demon Race's body tempering path…
All kinds of martial arts systems and skills that Pei Xuanjing had come to know kept surfacing in his mind.
At that time, Pei Xuanjing constructed a three-dimensional human model in his mind using his divine soul. It was built based on his own body, where various martial arts systems operated and recorded the features and advantages and disadvantages. Pei Xuanjing was constantly attempting to merge these systems and skills together.
After all, according to Pei Xuanjing's understanding and categorization of cultivation, these cultivation systems all belonged to the Way of Essence Refinement, and as such they actually all had something in common. They were all about the strengthening and transformation of the mortal flesh, seeking to constantly evolve one's own physical body.
The Immortal Path domain, the Human Immortal Realm, Divine Hidden, Demonic God Physique—these were the directions Pei Xuanjing saw for advancing into the Seventh-stage Immortal Path after stepping into the Way of Essence Refinement.
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The development of the martial arts of this world over so many years had reached an extremely prosperous state, providing Pei Xuanjing with tremendous help and allowing him to continually perfect his own martial arts cultivation.
If Pei Xuanjing's previously created martial arts system was more about spiritualizing the body, then the Twelve-Floor Tower system also concerned internal refinement. The two were not conflicting and could coexist; rather, they could be combined with each other.
Now Pei Xuanjing had recovered his martial arts cultivation, and in addition to the spiritualization of the body from the Martial Arts of the Great Ming World, he utilized the Twelve-Floor Tower system of this world to deepen the internal refinement, constantly strengthening his own internal organs and marrow.
Although he had not yet reached the state of the Half Demon Body he once had, he could feel the power in his body was far beyond the past, even more potent than the martial artists of this world who cultivated the same Twelve-Floor Tower martial arts.
Because the martial artists of this world, after all, had not yet stepped into the Immortal Dao Realm; regardless of how pure their True Qi was, it simply could not compare with the magical power that Pei Xuanjing, a True Immortal, had condensed, which was a qualitative difference.
"Hmm?" Pei Xuanjing, who was in the midst of cultivation, suddenly opened his eyes, a divine light flashing through the profound depths of his gaze.
A cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth "So you dare come at this time, is it due to the confidence in your own strength, or because something here is so important to you that you are compelled to come?"
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Pei Xuanjing stood up, his figure vanishing within the secluded chamber. The next moment, he appeared several miles outside the Royal Mansion.
With the realm of a True Immortal, they possessed unimaginable divine abilities. Although Pei Xuanjing had not yet regained the power of a True Immortal, such spatial traversal was effortless for him, and if it weren't for his body not yet reaching its peak, he could have traveled even further.
Not to mention other things, with this display of divine ability, many powerhouses of this world simply could not retain Pei Xuanjing.
On a small mountain over a dozen miles away from the Royal Mansion, the master of the Star Moon Temple was standing at the summit. Confident in his own strength, but with the precedent of the Moon Temple Master before his eyes, the Temple Master did not rashly barge in to face Pei Xuanjing directly.
He had not forgotten that this Seventh Prince had an exceptional talent for Taoist Skills. Looking from afar at the Royal Mansion under construction, with its intricately arranged pavilions and towers, even though the Temple Master was not very knowledgeable about formation techniques, he could feel the dangers lurking within, so he stood there without immediately going to meet the Seventh Prince.
But there's a saying, "If I don't go to the mountain, the mountain will come to me."
He had only stood there for a moment, preparing to leave temporarily, when he suddenly frowned, looking behind him involuntarily.
Out of the empty mountaintop suddenly appeared a young man, who smiled and said, "The Temple Master has come from afar, and I have failed to welcome you properly. Please forgive me."
The surprise in the Temple Master's eyes flickered momentarily before he responded indifferently, "The Temple Master arrives uninvited, and I have yet to offer Your Highness my apologies."
Even a powerhouse like the Temple Master couldn't help but be inwardly shocked by the sudden appearance of the Seventh Prince, and at this moment, he had a clear realization of the prince's strength. Knowing his own realm, the fact that the prince could appear here so silently was truly astonishing.
Pei Xuanjing looked at the Temple Master before him and said with a smile, "Has the Temple Master come to avenge the Moon Temple Master?"
He was straightforward, without beating around the bush, and it seemed that the Temple Master too, disliked circumlocution. He laughed out loud and said, "A temple master of the Star Moon Temple was injured, one of our sub-temples was destroyed, and even the Divine Weapon passed down through our lineage has gone missing. By all rights and reasons, I as the Temple Master must come."
Presently, the Star Moon Temple was sweeping across the world, suppressing countless forces, and almost single-handedly dominating the martial world in its prime.
This time, the Moon Temple Master had returned injured at the hands of the Seventh Prince. Not only was one sub-temple destroyed, but they had also lost a hereditary Divine Weapon, which constituted a major setback for the entire Star Moon Temple.
If the Temple Master were to remain indifferent to this incident, without responding, what would outsiders think? Where would the prestige of the Star Moon Temple lie?
"Then, since the Temple Master is here, may I ask what your plans are?" Pei Xuanjing asked in return.
He wasn't surprised by the Temple Master's arrival and felt it was only right and proper, just as if someone attacked the Shenxiao Sect in the Great Ming World, Pei Xuanjing would naturally take action.
The Temple Master's expression was calm as he said, "As long as Your Highness hands over the Moon God Blade and restores the tavern, and henceforth stops impeding the development of our Star Moon Temple disciples, the Temple Master will naturally withdraw."
"Hehe," Pei Xuanjing chuckled lightly and shook his head, "The Temple Master is perhaps too greedy."
"Greedy or not, everything must be backed up by ability," the Temple Master retorted with a flash of cold light in his eyes, speaking in a cold tone.
He had no wish to waste more words with Pei Xuanjing: "The Moon Temple Master spoke of Your Highness's exceptional strength. Today, this Temple Master would like to experience it first-hand."
This Temple Master was exceedingly decisive, not wanting to spend any more time in idle chatter with Pei Xuanjing, because he knew that if the other's strength was indeed great, he wouldn't easily agree to his terms.
What the powerhouses most believed in was their own strength; since the other had once thwarted their plans through sheer power, then today he would use his power to take it back.
There are countless masters between heaven and earth, and even among those who have stepped into the zenith of the Twelve-Floor Tower of martial arts, there are quite a few. Still, this Temple Master is certainly among the elite, ranking within the top ten—a powerhouse like the ten supreme masters of the Great Ming's martial world, each capable of suppressing one side and commanding all under heaven.
At this moment, as the Temple Master made his move, it was earth-shattering.