Chapter 2257: Moon Above

"Teacher Zhang, battles between Divine Sovereigns are incredibly powerful. If you haven't reached that level, rushing in could easily get you caught in the crossfire and severely injured," Ancient Sage Ziyuan warned.

Zhang Xuan nodded, fully aware of the danger. Yet, how could he simply wait idly when such a critical battle was underway? His face etched with anxiety, he longed to pursue them but realized his speed was far too slow. By the time he arrived, the fight would surely be over.

"Young Master, I'm not too late, am I?" Just as he was consumed by worry, a soft voice broke through, and a young man, a cheerful smile on his face, appeared before him.

"You're just in time! Take me to Teacher Kong's location..." Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up upon seeing the young man, and he spoke urgently. It was none other than the Golden Crow, who had been consolidating his cultivation in the heavens.

He had only been in the God Realm for just over half a day, but nearly two months had passed in the heavens, allowing his cultivation to fully consolidate and return to its peak.

"Let's go!" The Golden Crow nodded, then with a wave of his hand, the two shot through the air, vanishing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.

"Battles between Divine Sovereigns... they're going to watch... that's far too dangerous..." Ancient Sage Ziyuan, who hadn't had time to intervene, couldn't help but frown in concern.

"With that person accompanying him, there's no need to worry," Luo Qiqi said with a faint smile.

"Who was that?" Ancient Sage Ziyuan asked, turning quickly. His words were cut short as his pupils suddenly constricted. "Could he be a Divine Sovereign as well... the Undying Divine Sovereign?"

Of the Nine Sovereigns of the Nine Heavens, Teacher Kong had sparred with many, so he recognized nearly all the Divine Sovereigns. If there were any he hadn't met, it would likely only be the one from Zizaitian and this Undying Divine Sovereign.

Luo Qiqi nodded.

"The Undying Divine Sovereign called him... Young Master?" All the disciples of the Kong Clan were stunned. Previously, when Teacher Kong had told them to acknowledge Zhang Xuan as their leader, most had been reluctant. Now, personally witnessing a Divine Sovereign address him as "Young Master," they were all speechless with shock.

Everyone knew perfectly well just how powerful Divine Sovereigns were. To make a Divine Sovereign acknowledge him as their master... What exactly had he done?

"Even with the Undying Divine Sovereign protecting him, battles between Divine Sovereigns are still incredibly dangerous. Even if Teacher Zhang goes, he won't be able to do anything for Teacher Kong. He might as well wait for the outcome here," Ancient Sage Bushang remarked from the side.

"Exactly! What if the one from Zizaitian realizes he's Teacher Kong's successor and makes a move against him, or uses him as leverage? It could easily disrupt Teacher Kong's rhythm and create unnecessary danger," Ancient Sage Ziyuan concurred.

While it's one thing for Teacher Zhang to watch the battle, if the one from Zizaitian were to find out and deliberately unleash power or launch a sneak attack, it could easily put Teacher Kong at a disadvantage.

"You're all overthinking this..." Luo Qiqi said with a bitter laugh, shaking her head as she sensed their concerns. "The one from Zizaitian won't lay a hand on him."

"Why not?" Ancient Sage Ziyuan frowned, utterly perplexed. "In a life-or-death situation, even Divine Sovereigns might not adhere to the rules..."

That individual went to such great lengths, even entering the Master Teacher Continent, just to learn Teacher Kong's ultimate art. After such elaborate scheming, how can you be so certain she wouldn't do it? The victor claims all; everything else is secondary.

"Divine Sovereigns might not always adhere to them, but she certainly will, because..." A bitter expression crossed Luo Qiqi's face as she explained, "Lingxi Divine Sovereign from Zizaitian is his girlfriend!"

"Girlfriend?" Ancient Sage Ziyuan, Ancient Sage Bushang, and the others all stood rooted to the spot, dumbfounded. Teacher Kong's successor, the Undying Divine Sovereign's Young Master, and now Lingxi Divine Sovereign's boyfriend... Zhang Xuan's identity seemed to become more astonishing with each revelation.

Space flickered, and Zhang Xuan's vision blurred as he found himself on a vast, flat expanse. It was boundless and impossibly wide, devoid of even a trace of spiritual energy or any sign of life, appearing utterly lifeless.

"Where is this?" Zhang Xuan's pupils constricted. Had his cultivation not reached the Divine King level, he would likely find it difficult to even survive in such an environment, let alone observe a battle.

"On the moon!" the Golden Crow replied.

"The moon?" His pupils constricted as Zhang Xuan finally noticed the faint glow emanating from the ground. Stars glittered across the sky, and the God Realm hung before them like a vast curtain. They were indeed on the moon. To have arrived here in the blink of an eye... the speed of Divine Sovereigns was truly astonishing.

Looking around, he could see figures standing in the distance, each emitting a faint aura. He tried to discern them clearly but found himself unable to, as if the distance was immeasurable. The owner of the colossal face he had seen in Linglong Heaven was among them. Though he didn't see the young man who had instructed him in sword arts, the elder behind him was present, standing not far away.

"These are... the Nine Sovereigns of the Nine Heavens?" Zhang Xuan suddenly realized. Anyone capable of coming here to observe the battle must have reached the Divine Sovereign level. Only they could arrive so quickly, and only they possessed the qualifications to remain unharmed by the residual power. As for the elder, he must have been sent here with immense power by the one from the Sword Pavilion, just like Zhang Xuan himself.

"It has begun..." the Golden Crow announced, offering no further explanation.

Zhang Xuan looked up and indeed saw two figures standing proudly on two opposing mountain peaks, thousands of kilometers distant. One had a flowing white beard and eyes filled with compassionate kindness, while the other had long, wind-swept hair and an air of cool aloofness in her brows. Luo Ruoxi!

Zhang Xuan's fists clenched. Since their separation on the Master Teacher Continent, he had often fantasized about their reunion under a blooming moonlit sky. He had even considered the possibility of struggles due to family disapproval. But never had he imagined such a scene: his other significant person in life, locked in a battle to the death.

A resounding boom! He couldn't quite discern their exact movements, but cracks appeared in the sky above him. Countless bolts of lightning poured down, and the ground shook incessantly. Within the dark fissures, Luo Ruoxi and Teacher Kong hovered in the air, each unleashing their attacks. Their movements weren't swift, yet every single strike contained an irresistible force. The entire moon seemed on the verge of collapsing, threatening to plummet from the sky.

"Fighting on the moon means they can't utilize the power of the Heavenly Dao..." After observing for a while, Zhang Xuan understood why the two had chosen this location for their battle.

Both controlled the Heavenly Dao, and if they were to fully utilize it, the God Realm could easily be plunged into chaos, leading to countless deaths. Therefore, fighting here was preferable. Neither could borrow the power of the Heavenly Dao, forced to rely solely on their individual strengths.

The residual waves of the battle spread outwards, shielded from Zhang Xuan by the Golden Crow. The ground, however, received no such protection. Crack after crack appeared, and the moon, already devoid of life, became even more desolate and scarred under the impact of the two immense forces.

"Who do you think will win?" After observing for a while, Zhang Xuan realized that with his current eyesight and without the Heavenly Dao Library, he couldn't possibly discern the profound subtleties of their fight. He couldn't help but turn to the Golden Crow beside him.