Chapter 690: I Have People Behind Me Too

Red Moon Island, within the Sacrifice Moon Grand Domain.

Here, the heavens roared and the earth rumbled, winds surged and clouds gathered. The source of it all was the colossal statue of the Sovereign, standing tall between heaven and earth.

The statue, which had been forced to its knees there, began to tremble violently.

Dust and falling rocks scattered from it, and cracks rapidly formed across its body, spreading everywhere.

Simultaneously, white specks of light, formed from the collective wishes of beings from all directions, continuously streamed in. They merged into the statue of Sovereign Li Zihua, reviving his flesh and making the statue's tremors even more intense.

Around the statue, the Crown Prince and others sat cross-legged in mid-air, drops of blood flying from the cracks in their foreheads.

This blood, imbued with a shared ancestral power, fell onto their father's statue, gradually reviving his consciousness.

However, it was clear that reviving a Sovereign was no simple task.

At that moment, as Xu Qing and the Captain spoke, Ning Yan's expression turned fawning. Unconsciously, he pictured the eunuchs beside his imperial father and instinctively mirrored their demeanor.

Yet, deep down, he was filled with immense grief and indignation.

"I'm a prince! You people are going too far!"

"Boss Xu is still alright; he doesn't know my identity, and he saved my life before and treated me well. But that damn Chen Erniu, may he be sliced a thousand times!"

"He actually knew my true identity all along, yet he still dared to treat me this way!"

"Just you wait! Once I return to the Imperial Capital Grand Domain, I'll show you the majesty of a prince!"

As Ning Yan's thoughts seethed, the Captain squinted his eyes and spoke with a chilling, insincere smile.

"What's wrong, Little Ning Ning? I feel like you're cursing me in your heart."

Ning Yan shivered, then quickly bowed obsequiously, shaking his head furiously.

"How could that be, Senior Brother Erniu? Your kindness to me is as vast as a mountain! Forget just making me kneel; I wouldn't hesitate even if you asked me to sacrifice my head. The happiest times of my life were when you spun me around! That feeling of flying was absolutely wonderful."

Ning Yan was originally not good at flattery, but after arriving in the Sacrifice Moon Grand Domain, everything about him had gradually changed...

Xu Qing glanced at Ning Yan, and couldn't help but recall his stubborn demeanor from their first meeting by the Primordial Secluded Pillar.

Now, that stubbornness was long gone...

As for Ning Yan's identity, while Xu Qing hadn't known the specifics before, Ning Yan's special bloodline and the frequent attempts by the Senior Brother to recruit him had already hinted at the truth.

So, Xu Qing had already speculated about it, and now that the Senior Brother revealed it, he wasn't particularly surprised.

Ning Yan dared not delay. He quickly rushed to the statue of Sovereign Li Zihua, knelt down with a thud, and called out loudly.

"Esteemed Senior, this junior, Gu Yue Ning Yan, the three thousand nine hundred and fifteenth descendant of the Xuan You Ancient Emperor, humbly requests the former Sovereign's well-being!"

The moment these words left his mouth, all traces of fawning vanished from Ning Yan's face, replaced by solemnity. His voice also changed, becoming deeper and more authoritative than usual.

Though he knelt, his back was ramrod straight, and as his cultivation circulated, faint dragon roars subtly emanated from him.

Despite wearing a waiter's uniform, at this moment, he exuded an extraordinary aura. His gaze was resolute, and especially after he raised his hand and pressed it to his brow, a gentle swipe caused a drop of blood to overflow, making the void behind him instantly churn.

Faintly, illusory figures seemed to emerge behind him. Each figure wore imperial robes and crowns, exuding magnificent prestige.

This sight made Xu Qing look a few more times, while the Captain blinked and remained silent.

As for Ning Yan, he now faced the statue of Li Zihua with a towering aura and slowly spoke.

"This junior has come to the Sacrifice Moon Grand Domain by the Human Emperor's decree, to assist the former Sovereign's revival."

"Please... former Sovereign, return!"

Ning Yan bowed his head solemnly. The blood from his brow flew out, and the numerous imperial figures behind him surged into it, drifting towards the statue of Sovereign Li Zihua.

It settled on the statue's forehead and merged within.

The next instant, Li Zihua's statue vibrated with a thundering sound, and the aura of revival became incredibly potent at that moment.

That drop of blood, containing the Human Emperor's bloodline, was supreme for the human race.

It wasn't over yet. As the statue of Sovereign Li Zihua rumbled even more, Wu Jianwu, unwilling to be outdone, stood nearby, spread his arms, and waved them vigorously.

"Children of the Myriad Dao of the Void Heaven, return to your father's side in Kyushu!"

As his words echoed, fierce beasts emanating strong bloodline fluctuations swiftly descended around Wu Jianwu. There were bears, tigers, turtles, dogs, and various other chaotic creatures.

The parrot was also among them.

Dozens of them, densely packed, appeared, causing the surrounding void to tremble and layers of ripples to spread. Then, all the fierce beasts looked at Wu Jianwu in unison.

"I defy the heavens with my life; my children, kneel before me!"

Wu Jianwu stood proudly, but most of his fierce beast offspring looked bewildered. Clearly, even after following him for a long time, they still couldn't quite understand his words.

Displeased, Wu Jianwu glanced at the parrot.

The parrot lifted its head, its body stiff as a stick, and shrieked.

"Kneel, shout!"

Immediately, all the fierce beasts knelt in unison, each letting out a roar.

With their voices, and as the source of their bloodline, they summoned Sovereign Li Zihua.

The statue of Sovereign Li Zihua rumbled again. More cracks appeared, large amounts of debris flaked off, and the aura of revival soared skyward.

Heaven and earth changed color, and even the distant Red Moon star seemed to tremble.

However, this revival seemed to be lacking something; it wasn't stable, fluctuating between strong and weak.

Seeing this, the Captain's eyes gleamed with an unusual light.

"All members of the Moon Reversal Palace, your mission has arrived!"

"Within the Moon Reversal Mirror, there is a wisp of the Sovereign's divine consciousness from before his death. This consciousness transformed into one hundred thousand temples, and now, all statues, return to your places!"

"Little Ah Qing, help me!"

The Captain roared, controlling the Moon Reversal Mirror. Xu Qing, without hesitation, immediately acted. Together, they could fully control the Moon Reversal Mirror; neither could be absent.

Now, with their combined effort, the Moon Reversal Mirror roared, facing the Sovereign's statue.

With a single flash, the statue of Sovereign Li Zihua instantly transformed, as if it had become a mountain, with countless swirling vortexes appearing on its body.

Within each vortex, a temple faintly materialized.

The cultivators of the Moon Reversal Palace here took deep breaths, their eyes showing determination. They were wholeheartedly willing to revive the Sovereign, and now they flew out instantly, returning one by one.

This time, they didn't return to the temples of the Moon Reversal Palace, but rather to the temples within the body vortexes of Sovereign Li Zihua's statue.

In the blink of an eye, tens of thousands of Moon Reversal cultivators disappeared. When they reappeared, they were inside the statue of Sovereign Li Zihua, each transforming into a divine image, sitting cross-legged, their cultivation circulating and merging into the Sovereign.

They became the power source for Sovereign Li Zihua's revival.

As their cultivation merged, the aura of Sovereign Li Zihua's revival gradually stabilized, continuously growing stronger and stronger.

The momentum of revival finally formed a cycle, like a lit flame that, if allowed to burn, would consume heaven and earth.

At this moment, the Crown Prince and others were deeply excited, having naturally perceived the signs.

"Now, only one final step remains."

The Captain's breathing quickened as he looked up at the Red Moon in the sky.

"In two days, the Red Moon star will be directly above this location. At that time, the Red Moon power it radiates will reach its peak."

"This peak Red Moon power and the aura of the Crimson Mother will be the greatest stimulus for the Sovereign. Then... his revival will be triggered, and he will... return!"

"What we need to do is keep calling out, ensuring the Sovereign's will remains in the process of revival, so this flame will not be extinguished!"

After the Captain finished speaking, the Crown Prince in the sky nodded, closed his eyes, and called out from his heart.

Princess Mingmei and the other siblings did the same. Tens of thousands of Moon Reversal cultivators also called out from their hearts simultaneously. Moreover, at this moment, the scene here was appearing in the minds of all beings across the Sacrifice Moon Grand Domain via the Moon Reversal Mirror.

For the scattered cultivators of the Red Moon Divine Temple, they were terrified.

But for the suffering beings still alive, this was unprecedented hope.

Thus, the calls for the Sovereign rose like a surging tide throughout the Sacrifice Moon Grand Domain.

"Sovereign, return!"

"Sovereign, return!!"

"Sovereign, return!!!"

The calls continued, growing stronger and stronger, filling the heavens and earth of the Sacrifice Moon Grand Domain. Xu Qing's heart stirred as he looked at the Red Moon star on the horizon, then at the reviving statue of Sovereign Li Zihua. He narrowed his eyes and walked towards the Captain.

"Senior Brother, once the Crimson Mother arrives, will our reinforcements be enough? I have another helper..."

"Are you talking about that foxy one?" The Captain, proudly admiring his work, looked at Xu Qing and blinked.

Xu Qing shook his head.

"Someone else."

The Captain looked at Xu Qing with surprise, then pondered for a moment before speaking in a conflicted whisper.

"Junior Brother, truth be told, I'm not entirely sure if it will be enough. If you can call for more help, that would certainly be best. I'm just worried that with too many helpers, our final share might be reduced."

Xu Qing mused, then shook his head.

"While distribution is important, killing the Crimson Mother is more crucial!"

"Besides... with so many people present, I doubt my helper would demand too much. Otherwise..." Xu Qing glanced at the Captain.

The Captain licked his lips and immediately spoke.

"Junior Brother, what are you waiting for? Go and invite them quickly!"

Xu Qing nodded. He raised his hand and took out a jade slip from his storage bag. The slip felt alive, greasy to the touch, like flesh.

It emanated an ancient aura, imbued with divine authority.

The moment it appeared, despite the chaotic fluctuations in the area, its presence remained potent, exuding a domineering sense.

The Captain's gaze swept over it, his eyebrows raised, and he smiled.

Xu Qing didn't hesitate and squeezed it hard.

Instantly, the jade slip erupted with an ethereal glow, enveloping Xu Qing.

Xu Qing's figure vanished from the spot.