Chapter 522: Reasons for Calming Down

Unbeknownst to them, the owner of that beautiful voice was the Weaving Dream Goddess, revered as the guardian deity of Yunmeng City. She was none other than the Yunmengze Goddess who had once awed the Ancient Wilderness Dynasty with her transcendent state of mind.

The arrival of Weaving Dream seemed to turn the tide of the battle, bringing a glimmer of hope to the inhabitants of Yunmeng City below, who were awaiting their fate.

Undoubtedly, Weaving Dream was their only potential savior. If even she failed, and Xu Yang's Moon-Shadow Asura brought down his sword, it was likely that very few of the hundreds of thousands of people in the city would survive.

"Sir, please do not act rashly. Hundreds of thousands of lives reside in Yunmeng City. If they perish by your sword, what immense sin will that create?"

Xu Yang, already consumed by rage, fixed his gray eyes on the direction from which Weaving Dream was flying. Even the sight of the beautiful woman, clad in a flowing green gown and exuding an ethereal aura, couldn't soften his gaze in the slightest.

"Xiao Hua was harmed by that shepherd boy, and Yunmeng City protected him. Naturally, they must be buried with Xiao Hua! You have only one chance to persuade me."

Xu Yang temporarily halted the descent of his slaughtering sword, giving the Weaving Dream Goddess a chance.

"It's simple. Don't you want to uncover the secrets of the Yunmengze battle from years ago? Don't you want to know where Daoist Monarch Xiaoyao is now? If you cease your attack on Yunmeng City, I will reveal the full story."

Undoubtedly, the Weaving Dream Goddess's strategy proved highly effective. Whether it was a delaying tactic or not, Xu Yang's uncontrollable killing intent finally began to subside at that moment.

As his overwhelming killing intent subsided, the white light surrounding him in his Moon-Shadow Asura state gradually receded. Xu Yang quickly returned to his normal form, landing among his team and the Seven Protectors.

The Weaving Dream Goddess also landed in the pasture forest area, following his lead.

Even though Xu Yang had returned to his normal appearance and was no longer boosted by the immensely violent divine power, his killing aura seemed undiminished. It was as if the desire to kill emanated from his very bones, clearly showing that his feelings for Xiao Hua were beyond description.

Ever since returning to reality from the fantasy world, Xu Yang had always regarded Xiao Hua as his family.

"Greetings, Weaving Dream Goddess."

The seven top Protectors stepped forward to salute. It was only then that Long Kun and the others truly saw the Weaving Dream Goddess's true appearance. She was like an exiled immortal descended from the heavens; no one could find a single flaw in her appearance. Who could possibly tell that she had lived for hundreds of thousands of years?

When a person's strength reaches its true peak, time leaves no mark on them. Weaving Dream, standing before them, was the perfect embodiment of this truth.

"No need for formalities. You did well this time, not continuing to oppose these people like the shepherd boy and causing a great disaster."

Even though Yun Qiu was the leader of the Seven Protectors, he dared not show any disrespect in front of the Weaving Dream Goddess. Hearing her words, Yun Qiu lowered his head in deference.

"Sir Xu Yang, bring your companions and come with me into Yunmengze. All the answers you seek are within."

Xu Yang didn't hesitate further. He immediately rose into the air, following the Weaving Dream Goddess directly towards the depths of Yunmengze. Long Kun and the others followed closely behind. It is worth noting that the seven Protectors, including Yun Qiu, did not follow them in. Clearly, they were deeply wary of Weaving Dream; without the Goddess's command, not only them but even the City Lord would not dare to act rashly.

The group quickly left the Yunmeng City area and entered the vast expanse of the ancient Great Marsh.

"Hey, have you noticed? It's as if we've entered a completely new world of rules since coming here. The atmosphere seems vastly different from other places on the continent!"

Long Kun's observation was quickly echoed by Ling Yao. Shi Lingyun, on the other hand, who had remained silent throughout the journey, seemed still lost in the pain of Xiao Hua's uncertain fate after protecting her.

"Ahem, I mean, sister, you don't need to carry such a heavy emotional burden. Didn't the Weaving Dream Goddess say that Xiao Hua is fine? We should meet her again soon!"

Shi Lingyun gave no response, still moving forward numbly. Seeing this, Ling Yao quickly signaled to Long Kun, shaking her head at him.

"Let her have some quiet time. This kind of mental shock isn't something a young girl her age can easily bear. Although she possesses the unique Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart, she's still inexperienced. Some things she needs to process and face herself. Didn't we all go through that step ourselves back then?"

The girl's words seemed very reasonable. Long Kun could only sigh helplessly and nod, no longer bothering with Shi Lingyun. He quickly caught up with Xu Yang and Weaving Dream's leading group.

They flew for several hours before finally reaching the central area of Yunmengze. Looking around, Yunmengze was an infinitely vast expanse, like a deep green ocean, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Finally, Weaving Dream landed first, guiding Xu Yang and the others to some very strange ancient giant trees.

These massive trees were clearly ancient varieties. Embedded in their centers were huge, eye-like silver halos, but they seemed to be sealed by some special energy.

As Xu Yang and his group walked among them, they felt increasingly that this place was truly too strange.

"Do you see these ancient trees? They are the source of the Blood Demon Curse power you have been searching for."

As the Weaving Dream Goddess spoke, all members of Xu Yang's team wore astonished expressions.

"What? Are you saying these huge trees can generate Blood Demon power? You're not joking, are you?"

Long Kun was the first to voice his doubt. He even thought that this woman had simply used a delaying tactic to calm Xu Yang's agitated emotions, then brought them all here to fabricate a story and appease them.

After all, he had never heard of trees giving birth to curses.

It seemed she had long anticipated their reaction. She suddenly extended a finger, condensing a rune with powerful soul force, and pointed it towards the center of the sealed tree-eye of one of the large trees.

After a moment of silence, the entire eye-seal completely melted, and an incredibly real, even blinking, giant pupil came to life.

"Little girl, why have you brought outsiders? Their killing intent makes me uneasy."