Chapter 1477: The Heavenly Dao Favors Reincarnation

**The Wind Rises in Kyushu**

Above the desolate planet, the pursuing Moon-Tier cultivator, still cold-eyed, surveyed the scene below. His expression suddenly changed as he sensed that Fa Wuzun’s aura had vanished without a trace.

He quickly swept his sleeve, dispersing the pervasive dust and revealing the scene below. As expected, Fa Wuzun was nowhere to be seen. Instead, only a gate-like structure stood there.

Did Fa Wuzun create this gate using some technique? What kind of mystical method was this? Was this gate connected to Fa Wuzun’s repeated shifts in location? And where did it lead?

Thoughts raced through the cultivator’s mind. He quickly looked down at his palm, and his brows furrowed upon seeing it. The golden mark on his palm was rapidly fading, on the verge of disappearing completely.

The secret technique he used, powered by half a golden rope, was incredibly potent. As long as both parties were in the same space and not too far apart, the mark could be used for tracking. Yet, the mark was now quickly vanishing. This could only mean one thing: Fa Wuzun had either entered another dimension, or he was so far away that the secret technique had lost its effect!

He had a faint suspicion it was the former possibility. The gate appeared unstable, suggesting it couldn't lead to a distant location. In other words, Fa Wuzun must have used this gate to hide in another dimension!

Lu Ye, of course, was not in another dimension. The gate formed by the Azure Conch allowed him to enter the merfolk’s territory. Strictly speaking, they were still in the same space. However, due to the barrier of the Myriad Phenomena Sea’s waters, the underwater area and the world outside the Myriad Phenomena Sea were considered two distinct worlds. This was what caused the secret technique to fail.

The Moon-Tier cultivator couldn't help but hesitate. In this situation, he had only two choices: pursue through the gate or wait where he was. Pursuing would be risky; no one knew what lay beyond the gate. Waiting in place was even less reliable, as there was no certainty that Fa Wuzun would reappear, and he might even leave from another location.

After only a brief hesitation, the cultivator made his decision. His figure flickered as he rushed towards the gate, plunging headfirst into it. Fa Wuzun was merely a Constellation-Tier cultivator, while he was a Moon-Tier. Naturally, he could go anywhere Fa Wuzun could. Even if Fa Wuzun ambushed him on the other side, he was confident he could handle it!

Meeting Fa Wuzun this time was a stroke of luck. If he missed this chance, finding Fa Wuzun again would be difficult. As long as he captured him, the "United Spirit Array Disk" could be mass-produced, providing unimaginable benefits to his faction.

Meanwhile, Lu Ye appeared awkwardly in front of the Celestial Conch Hall. Two merfolk, who had been guarding the place under Bailu's orders, immediately came forward to greet him. However, before they could even get close, Lu Ye furiously channeled his spiritual power, creating a booming commotion.

The two merfolk were stunned, unsure of what Lu Ye was doing. But Lu Ye had already rushed to them, grabbed one with each hand, and flung them away. Then he turned around, staring intently at the gate he had come through!

He was forced to use the Azure Conch to come here, gambling that the Moon-Tier cultivator wouldn't easily give up on him. If the opponent, confident in their strength, pursued him, that would naturally be to his liking. But if the opponent was cautious and didn't follow, Lu Ye's plan would be ruined. The gate wouldn't last long. Once it vanished, he would truly have to swim out if he wanted to leave.

His past experiences taught Lu Ye that with his current cultivation, swimming out of the Myriad Phenomena Sea was highly unreliable. He might encounter a Moon-Tier cultivator or a Sun-Tier star beast halfway and become their meal. Thus, Lu Ye could only hope that his pursuer would follow!

The short wait felt like an eternity. Time seemed to stretch indefinitely. Fortunately, within moments, the gate suddenly began to vibrate. Lu Ye's heart settled, knowing this was a sign that someone was passing through.

The Moon-Tier cultivator had indeed followed him!

Lu Ye darted out, positioning himself behind the gate. Just as he stabilized his stance, he saw the Moon-Tier cultivator who had been pursuing him reveal his figure. This individual was also cautious. Having rashly entered an unknown place, he had already activated a protective force around himself. It was unclear what kind of magical artifact manifested this power, but a silver ribbon, like a silver dragon, coiled and danced around his body.

Seizing the moment while the cultivator had just appeared and was disoriented, Lu Ye furiously poured his spiritual energy into the Mountain Breaker Sabre. His entire body, flesh and blood, vibrated with a rhythmic pulse. In that instant, nothing else mattered in his eyes, only the pursuing Moon-Tier cultivator.

The saber light flashed, continuous and ceaseless. A faint sound of crashing waves could be heard. The Moon-Tier cultivator abruptly turned his head to look. In his vision, boundless saber light assailed him. But under his perception, the incoming saber light was not merely light; it was more like a surging tide.

The cultivator snorted coldly, "There's a fundamental gap between Constellation-Tier and Moon-Tier cultivators. How dare you act so presumptuously with such paltry methods!"

He raised his hand and pushed lightly. The saber light shattered. Then, converting his palm into a claw, he moved to seize Lu Ye. He expected to capture him easily. Yet, behind the shattered saber light, an even denser wave of saber light emerged.

"Hm?" The cultivator's eyes showed surprise. It was too late to retreat now. Furthermore, he didn't feel the need to retreat when facing a Constellation-Tier cultivator. Channelling his spiritual power, his extended hand continued to reach forward.

The sound of the ocean tide grew fiercer, like a tsunami engulfing the sky. The waves of saber light layered upon one another, ceaseless and continuous.

Ten-Fold Wave!Hundred-Fold Wave!Thousand-Fold Wave!Myriad Tidal Waves!

Lu Ye had been studying the saber techniques from the Little Saber inheritance recently. Although he had gained some insights and understanding, he always felt something was missing. It wasn't until this moment, facing the Moon-Tier cultivator, that he finally realized: the fluidity of the saber's true intent in the inheritance was merely superficial; its true essence lay in its relentless momentum.

There was indeed a fundamental difference in power between Constellation-Tier and Moon-Tier cultivators. It was like the difference between a handful of sand and a solid rock. Upon collision, the power of a Constellation-Tier cultivator would easily be shattered. But if one layer of power couldn't block it, what about ten layers? A hundred, a thousand, or ten thousand layers? The saber techniques in the Little Saber inheritance might not be profoundly complex, but this technique seemed specifically designed for the weak to overcome the strong. It was particularly suited for a Constellation-Tier cultivator facing a Moon-Tier, precisely fitting the situation Lu Ye currently faced.

As the Moon-Tier cultivator's large hand reached out, layers of saber light continuously shattered. Seemingly ineffective, yet in Lu Ye's perception, the formidable power emanating from the opponent's extended hand was steadily diminishing as the saber light shattered! In other words, the Myriad Tidal Waves had indeed weakened the force of his blow, and even the protective power guarding his arm had dimmed. Had the opponent not activated the power of his protective artifact in advance, this attack would surely have caused him some minor harm.

However, the power gap between them was ultimately significant. In just a brief moment, Lu Ye's continuous saber light was broken. The opponent's hand pressed against Lu Ye's chest, and magical power erupted! Even though Lu Ye, seeing the situation was dire, activated his Sacred Guard Spirit Rune for protection, it shattered instantly.

His chest caved in. Lu Ye felt his heart stop for a moment. He was sent flying, crashing hard against the wall of the Celestial Conch Hall behind him. A sweetness rose in his throat, and the metallic taste of blood filled his mouth. He was secretly horrified. A Moon-Tier cultivator was indeed a Moon-Tier cultivator, and a mid-stage one at that. This level of power was truly beyond what he could currently contend with.

While he was horrified, the pursuing Moon-Tier cultivator was even more astonished. He had never before seen a Constellation-Tier cultivator capable of withstanding a single blow from him. With this level of strength alone, it would have been no problem for him to claim first place when the Constellation Palace opened. Yet, he couldn't understand why Fa Wuzun had vanished after the Melee Assembly.

Suddenly, an unusual disturbance arose. Immediately, a clear, cold shout rang out: "Who dares to act so brazenly in my Imperial Conch Palace!"

Hearing this voice, Lu Ye was overjoyed. As soon as he appeared, he had furiously channeled his spiritual energy, creating a booming commotion, precisely to alert the powerful merfolk. Now, it seemed his plan had succeeded.

Grand Elder Yan Miao had arrived. Moreover, within his perception, powerful Moon-Tier auras were rushing towards them from all directions. Although the merfolk did not have Sun-Tier cultivators overseeing them, they did have several Moon-Tier cultivators. At the very least, Lu Ye knew that all five Grand Elders were Moon-Tier. As for other Moon-Tier cultivators, Lu Ye was unsure, but he presumed there were more. A mid-stage Moon-Tier cultivator who dared to act wildly in the merfolk's Imperial Conch Palace—what good end could he possibly have?

Grand Elder Yan Miao spoke in the merfolk's language. Lu Ye could understand it through thought resonance, but the Moon-Tier cultivator could not, naturally not understanding what Yan Miao was shouting. But he wasn't foolish. Sensing the numerous Moon-Tier auras, he immediately realized the situation was grim. He finally understood why Fa Wuzun had come here: someone here was protecting him!

Capturing Fa Wuzun was no longer realistic. The Moon-Tier cultivator, making a quick decision, prepared to return through the gate. At the same time, Lu Ye, who had slid down from the Celestial Conch Hall wall, was frantically rushing towards the gate. The gate hadn't disappeared yet. If the enemy retreated, killing him would be difficult. If this person didn't die, and could use that secret technique to track him, his future days would be anything but peaceful. He didn't know, however, that the moment he used the Azure Conch to enter this place, the opponent's secret technique had already lost its effect.

Lu Ye now had only one thought: no matter what, he had to prevent this person from leaving. But the opponent was right next to the gate. He needed time to rush over, but where would he get it? Moreover, even if he did manage to rush over, the power gap between them was still there, and Lu Ye might not be able to stop him.

Just as the enemy was about to leave, the azure gate surprisingly began to vibrate again. Lu Ye froze, then immediately realized that someone else was coming through. He wondered who it could be. Perhaps someone passing by had seen the gate he left on the desolate planet and, out of curiosity, came in to investigate?

However, the very next moment, he knew he was wrong. The one who entered through the gate was none other than Ghost. Upon appearing, this individual looked around cautiously and furtively, and immediately concealed their presence!

Lu Ye almost burst out laughing. This was truly a case of karma, where the Heavenly Dao's cycles of retribution spare no one. He had suffered this unwarranted calamity precisely because of Ghost. This woman was clearly being pursued, yet she had arranged to meet him, even intending to divert the trouble onto him. And now, she had inadvertently plunged herself into a den of dragons and tigers!