Chapter 1419: Third Treasure

In the East God Realm, within the cosmic space, two figures, one golden and one grey, streaked across the void like meteors, leaving long trails of profound light, too swift to dissipate. No, these two streaks of light were even faster than meteors, moving at a speed incomprehensible even to Divine Path profound practitioners.

The two streams of light sped northward in a straight line, but then suddenly halted. A violet figure had suddenly appeared before them. She raised an arm, extending a simple barrier of isolation, and her calm voice penetrated the cosmic space, reaching their ears: “Where are you two rushing off to in such haste?”

The two halted in the void, and instantly, the entire cosmic space subtly darkened. This was because as the golden figure paused, she emitted an extraordinarily radiant and dazzling brilliance.

Her figure was graceful and slender, her long, glittering golden hair resplendent and dazzling. The golden robes she wore accentuated a body so perfectly sculpted it was breathtaking. Beneath her golden mask, her soft, jade-like lips shimmered, curving into an exceedingly dangerous smile. “Xia Qingyue? Oh no… it’s the Moon God Emperor. Still well, I see.”

Xia Qingyue’s eyes were like a deep abyss. Beside her, Jin Yue’s body trembled uncontrollably and recoiled. The person standing before them… with golden hair, golden robes, a golden mask, and an aura so dazzling it shone even in the cosmic void… It was Qianye Ying’er, the Brahma Monarch Goddess! The most beautiful, highest-ranked, and most terrifying woman in the East God Realm!

Behind her, an old, withered man in worn grey robes stood silently. He was small and hunched, his head bowed, his body completely shrunken within the remarkably oversized grey clothing, concealing his face. It was Gu Zhu!

Xia Qingyue, Qianye Ying’er, Gu Zhu… their simultaneous appearance in this space caused all the stars in the vast surrounding starfield to halt their movement. The cosmic space became terrifyingly quiet and still.

“Seeing you still alive in this world, how could this King truly be well?” Xia Qingyue’s voice was cold, betraying no emotional fluctuations.

Qianye Ying’er’s eyes narrowed. “You’ve been holed up in the Moon God Realm for years; I wonder if your position as God Emperor is secure. To dare to come out today and even appear before me, I’m quite curious as to what kind of surprise you intend to give me.”

In response to her mockery, Xia Qingyue’s gaze not only did not waver but became more aggressive. “Are you rushing to the Snow Song Realm in such a hurry? Besides Yun Che, this King can hardly think of anything else that would make the Brahma Monarch Goddess drop everything and personally journey to a middle star realm.”

“So, you’ve received the news as well.” Qianye Ying’er showed no surprise, a dangerously faint smile playing on her beautiful lips. “That means the rumor must be true! That boy truly has a tenacious life. Even the Eternal Heaven Realm confirmed his death, yet he still managed to return alive.”

“You appearing here… you wouldn’t be trying to stop me, would you?”

Xia Qingyue said, “The Eternal Heaven Convention, which concerns the very survival of the East God Realm, is about to begin. Are you sure you want to cause trouble now?”

“The Eternal Heaven Convention? Ridiculous! Forget the East God Realm, the fate of this entire God Realm is not as important as my affairs!” Qianye Ying’er slowly extended a hand towards Xia Qingyue. “If you wish to stop me, you are welcome to try.”

As the words fell, her golden figure suddenly transformed into a streak of light, surging directly towards Xia Qingyue.

To her surprise, Xia Qingyue did not try to block her. Instead, she spun around, allowing Qianye Ying’er to streak past her side.

“?” Qianye Ying’er’s figure paused slightly. At that moment, Xia Qingyue’s extremely indifferent voice came from behind her: “Grandmist Life-Death Mark!”

These five words caused Qianye Ying’er to abruptly halt. Even Gu Zhu, silent as an ancient well, slightly raised his head, a strange light flickering in his aged eyes.

Qianye Ying’er slowly turned around, her beautiful eyes half-closed, staring directly at Xia Qingyue. Every line of her gaze exuded extreme danger. “What did you say?”

“The Grandmist Life-Death Mark, ranked third among the Heaven Profound Treasures, is an artifact of eternal life that grants limitless longevity. Whether in ancient times or the present, if it were to appear, it would undoubtedly be coveted by all. For no one can resist the allure of eternal life, especially those who stand at the pinnacle of this era.”

Xia Qingyue spoke slowly, her calm eyes flickering with a light even more dangerous than Qianye Ying’er’s. “Qianye, if this King were to spread the news that the Grandmist Life-Death Mark is in your Brahma Monarch God Realm, how many madmen, do you suppose, would appear in this world overnight?”

“Is that so?” Qianye Ying’er sneered. “After all these years, has anyone dared to seize the Eternal Heaven Pearl from the Eternal Heaven Realm?”

“The Eternal Heaven Pearl recognizes the Eternal Heaven God Realm as its master, so others cannot take it even if they try,” Xia Qingyue said coldly. “But the Grandmist Life-Death Mark… your Brahma Monarch God Realm doesn’t seem to possess the ability to make it recognize you as its master, nor do you fully understand how to use it.”

Her gaze shifted to Gu Zhu. “This person, who should have died long ago, is merely one of your test subjects for probing the Grandmist Life-Death Mark’s power of eternal life, isn’t he?”

Gu Zhu: “…”

“Compared to all other supreme treasures, an ownerless Grandmist Life-Death Mark is undoubtedly the easiest to drive people mad. Don’t you agree?”

“…” Qianye Ying’er’s eyes slowly narrowed. In the freezing space, she slowly began to laugh. “Heh… heh heh… Xia Qingyue, you seem to know too much.”

“No, it couldn’t be you.” Qianye Ying’er’s expression changed slightly, and she said in a deep voice, “It’s Yue Wuya!”

A flicker of hatred flashed deep in Xia Qingyue’s pupils. She said coldly, “Back then, after adoptive father learned you were the culprit behind my mother’s demise, although he pretended ignorance and never showed it, how could he truly remain indifferent!”

“The leverage I hold over your Brahma Monarch God Realm… might just be far greater than you imagine!”

“Heh,” Qianye Ying’er sneered again. “With just you, with just the Moon God Realm, you think you can threaten me?”

“My Moon God Realm indeed lacks the capital to openly oppose your Brahma Monarch God Realm. But…” Xia Qingyue’s words were icy. “If you dare to go to the Snow Song Realm today, this King wouldn’t mind putting it to the test!”

“…” Qianye Ying’er’s delicate, jade-like chin lifted, and a terrifying golden radiance suddenly flared around her.

“Mistress,” Gu Zhu’s hoarse, obscure voice spoke, “Let us return. How could your noble self personally visit a mere middle star realm? I believe the Moon God Emperor will also soon forget today’s events.”

“You can rest assured, until I can personally kill Qianye, this King would not go so far as to sacrifice the Moon God Realm with her,” Xia Qingyue said coldly.

“…” The golden light continued to flicker, and the dreadful silence lingered for a long time before the radiance slowly faded. Qianye Ying’er spoke in a low voice, “Good, very good. It seems I have underestimated the Moon God Realm all these years.”

A mocking curve suddenly appeared on her lips. “What a pity. If Yue Wuya knew that the trump card he obtained at who-knows-what cost was simply thrown away by you for your little lover, he would probably die with his eyes wide open in regret. Heh…”

Xia Qingyue: “…”

“Hmph, Old Gu, let’s go.”

After giving Xia Qingyue a cold stare, Qianye Ying’er’s figure once again streaked past her… Then, her long hair suddenly swirled, and a golden speck shot out from the void, aiming directly for Xia Qingyue’s glabella.

Xia Qingyue gently pushed Jin Yue away with one hand. With her other hand, she extended it, and a massive violet Moon Realm appeared before her, instantly sealing the golden speck of light.

The violet Moon Realm suddenly shattered. Amidst the all-consuming violet light, the Violet Calamity Divine Sword rent the void, striking directly at Qianye Ying’er’s back.

Qianye Ying’er did not turn around. She extended her arm backward, and with a casual flick of her finger, she touched the sword.

Immediately, the Violet Calamity Divine Sword halted at Qianye Ying’er’s fingertip. With a resonant clang, all the violet light dispersed. The Violet Calamity Divine Sword traced a peculiar arc in the void, returned to Xia Qingyue’s hand, and then vanished instantly.

The instantaneous exchange, lasting no more than a tenth of a second, left the void in silence, as if nothing had happened.

The only change was that Gu Zhu’s grey robes had gained dozens of new cracks at some point… and a fleeting look of shock appeared in his slightly raised, aged eyes.

Qianye Ying’er slowly turned around, her gaze on Xia Qingyue utterly transformed. “Truly worthy of… the Nine Profound Exquisite Body. Xia Qingyue, Heaven has been far too kind to you.”

For the first time, she felt an emotion of “jealousy” towards another woman.

In the Moon God Legacy, for the Moon God power to awaken from inheritance, three years was not nearly enough time to awaken even twenty percent of its divine might. Yet, the power Xia Qingyue had unleashed in that brief moment far exceeded Qianye Ying’er’s highest expectations. She did not know that the Violet Calamity Divine Power in Xia Qingyue was not inherited after Yue Wuya’s death, but rather a “grafting” of his divine power before his demise. This kind of divine miracle could only be achieved by someone possessing the Nine Profound Exquisite Body, as Xia Qingyue does.

“For someone like you to live to this day, Heaven has been far kinder to you,” Xia Qingyue retorted coldly.

“It’s just a pity that a woman who lives for a man, even if she becomes a God Emperor and possesses peerless talent, will ultimately be nothing more than a useless piece of trash who can never be truly supported.”

Her cold gaze withdrew from Xia Qingyue. Qianye Ying’er transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the distance, no longer heading towards the Snow Song Realm. Gu Zhu followed closely behind.

Watching the direction they took, Xia Qingyue let out a soft breath, her gaze dimming slightly.

“Master,” Jin Yue stepped forward, her voice anxious, “The matter of the Grandmist Life-Death Mark is your most crucial trump card against Qianye in the future. Why did you… they are now forewarned, and they will certainly devise countermeasures quickly. Then… what will we do then…”

Xia Qingyue sighed softly. “It was an emergency; I had no other choice. With this deterrence, Qianye will not dare to make any rash moves in the short term. I hope he can get away sooner because of this and return to the Dragon God Realm.”

“But…”

“It’s done; there’s no need to discuss it further,” Xia Qingyue said. She turned to look northward, her gaze slightly hazy. “…He’s always been a cause for concern.”

“Then… will Master go to the Snow Song Realm next?”

“No need,” Xia Qingyue said. “I’m not suited to appear there. There will be others to protect him there. Let’s go back.”

Her slender figure turned, and she raised her arm, but then suddenly froze. After a long silence, she softly said, “Jin Yue, you go back first… I’ve thought of something. I’ll return later.”

“…Yes.” Jin Yue did not ask further, dutifully agreeing.