Chapter 1438: Purple Moon

Chapter 1441: Zi Yue

Deep within the desolate land, the mountains and rivers were magnificent. Many ancient areas boasted pleasant scenery, perfectly suited for cultivation, though in the past, no one had been able to enter.

This was a cluster of lakes, each not very large, nestled together like glistening pearls scattered across the land. Along the shores, various beautiful trees and divine vines flourished, shimmering with vibrant colors. It was a rare and precious land.

Little Dot, also known as the Lightning Phoenix, radiated brilliant golden light as it flew, leading them to this place in pursuit of Ji Ziyue's whereabouts.

"Brother Haoyue is truly unkind," Pang Bo grumbled discontentedly. "What kind of brother lets his sister venture out alone while he secludes himself for cultivation?"

"While Haoyue and I were in seclusion, Ziyue sealed us separately into different mountain caves. By the time we emerged, it was too late," Little Dot explained.

Ye Fan grew even more worried. Although the time was short, Ziyue could be in danger if she encountered any of those formidable enemies: the Heaven-Devouring Beast, Lord Golden Serpent, Sang Gu… and even Gray Dragon, Qi Tian, who were each more terrifying than the last.

The lakes were tranquil, reflecting the lush green mountains and ancient trees, making the place seem like a secluded paradise for an exiled immortal.

Little Dot carried a spiritual jade given to it by Ji Ziyue, which allowed them to sense each other. At that moment, it showed excitement, saying, "Sister Ziyue is nearby; she should be out of danger."

"Good!" Ye Fan said only one word, urging it to continue sensing and tracking.

"Over there, I sense her!" Little Dot's golden feathers shone brightly as it streaked across the sky, flying forward and leading the group towards a mountain peak. Among these clusters of lakes, occasional mountain peaks stood tall, separating the lakes and adding to the splendid beauty of the immortal realm.

"Someone's there!" Ye Fan told everyone to stop, hiding among the ancient trees by the lake as he watched the mountain peak. He cultivated Source Arts, which allowed him to perceive the world and sense objects on the land in advance.

"Oh no! It's Ziyue, and she's surrounded!" Pang Bo exclaimed.

Although they were far away, they could clearly see a young girl in purple, elegant and otherworldly, surrounded by a group of people. However, she didn't seem panicked; instead, she was speaking loudly.

The Dragon Horse boisterously declared, "Why argue with villains? Just kill them directly and break through the encirclement! This little girl is too naive. Luckily we came, or they'd eat her down to the bones!"

Ye Fan glared at it. The Dragon Horse grumbled sheepishly, prattling on about dominance and how there was nothing to say to enemies.

Undoubtedly, these were young supreme beings. There were nine of them, and even from a distance, their power was palpable. With the Celestial Eye, one could see draconic blood energy soaring from their crowns, indicating extreme vitality.

"Only nine people," Pang Bo remarked, a cold glint in his eyes. "Unless every single one is as valiant as the Overlord, we can deal with them in one battle."

"Ziyue is surrounded. I'll sneak over first and stand by her side; otherwise, these people might turn ruthless and harm her during the battle," Ye Fan said.

They quickly approached, using Heaven-Deceiving Array Patterns for cover. Ye Fan, in particular, utilized the Heavenly Court's Killing Secrets. Although these techniques weren't entirely suited to him and weren't his primary path—he rarely practiced them—he forcibly activated them now.

"Huh, wait, those people... they don't seem to be attacking Sister Ziyue," Little Dot stopped. Its large, black-gem-like eyes blinked, showing confusion. Though naive, it was very observant, noticing this anomaly and looking at Ye Fan and the others for their opinion.

"Something's really off," Pang Bo also nodded. "I don't think those people are trying to trouble Ziyue; they look more like they're working together."

Ye Fan paused, realizing his concern had clouded his judgment. Now calm, he looked closely and discovered it was indeed a strange group. Those people seemed to... be clustered around Ji Ziyue in the center.

"It looks like... they're taking that girl as their leader. Are these people crazy?" The Dragon Horse also muttered.

At any rate, they were relieved because Ji Ziyue was not in danger. Thus, they were not in a hurry to approach, instead observing from the shadows.

"How strange, what's going on?" They cautiously approached, and upon closer inspection, found that these people indeed posed no "harm."

When they were within a hundred miles, they could clearly see the people even without activating the Celestial Eye. Most of them were unknown, powerful cultivators from other regions, each possessing their own unique methods and divine abilities, none of whom could be underestimated.

Ji Ziyue, dressed in flowing purple robes, had gracefully curved eyebrows and lively eyes. When her lips curled slightly, she revealed delicate and adorable little canine teeth, making her appear very vivacious. Her eyes, clear as water, occasionally sparkled with wisdom and a mischievous liveliness. Her smile was brilliant, revealing dimples that made her appear even more playful and ethereal.

Her figure was graceful and slender, and her entire being exuded an extraordinary spiritual aura. She moved with light steps, her beautiful hair swaying. Her fair, oval face always carried an air of confidence and a smile that was easily infectious.

"Many years... perhaps a hundred years since we last met," Ye Fan murmured to himself, lost in thought.

Pang Bo nodded, saying, "Time flows like water, passing swiftly. If we hadn't embarked on this path of cultivation, we would likely no longer exist in this world."

Less than a hundred miles away, they concealed themselves. From their vantage point, they could not only discern the expressions of the young supreme beings but also clearly hear their conversations.

Ji Ziyue vigorously shook her delicate little fist, as if to emphasize her words, and declared, "Forward! We will surely obtain the Divine Demonic Liquid! As the strongest in our respective regions, who can stop us when we join forces?"

In the shadows, Ye Fan, Pang Bo, and the others exchanged bewildered glances. Why did this feel so strange? Hadn't she already obtained the Divine Demonic Liquid?

"Indeed, we have come from across domains, each once holding supreme status in our own regions," a young man said. He was tall and imposing, with golden hair, unruly and defiant, and incredibly sharp eyes. "With so many of us allied, a mere few opponents can surely be easily suppressed!"

"This is a powerful being who cultivated from an ancient Golden Roc," the Black Bear Saint said, his expression solemn. "It would likely be difficult to find an opponent for him in the Saint King realm."

All the individuals opposite them were unfamiliar, yet each was exceptionally powerful, from different races, and all were rare supreme experts.

"Just a mere Divine Physique," another white-haired expert said, his gaze cold and cruel. "Even if a true God King arrived, we would still suppress and kill them!" He was an ancient silver wolf who had cultivated into human form, said to possess ancient Celestial Wolf blood, and was immensely powerful.

"Brother Celestial Wolf, it might be best to speak a little more subtly," another person interjected. "If there truly are members of the God Race here, it's not good for us to needlessly make enemies."

"Am I to fear her?" the Celestial Wolf expert said coldly. "My Celestial Wolf clan fears no other. Who is strong and who is weak can only be known through battle."

"What is there to argue about, everyone?" Ji Ziyue interjected, her lips slightly curved, revealing her pearly white canine teeth, which sparkled with a crystalline sheen. She was playful yet exuded an approachable charm. "Save your energy to suppress that Divine Physique. Obtaining the Divine Demonic Liquid first is what truly matters."

"Miss Ziyue is right," others echoed. "Let's first suppress that Divine Physique. Obtaining the Divine Demonic Liquid is paramount; everything else can wait."

Clearly, Ji Ziyue held a transcendent status among them. A woman so spirited and lively, like an immortal, would attract attention and be surrounded wherever she went. Even the young supreme beings were no exception. They held themselves in high regard because they had reached the pinnacle on their respective ancient paths. Now, encountering Ji Ziyue, who was no weaker than them, and furthermore, an unparalleled beauty, as spirited as an exiled immortal, and as lively as a sprite, they naturally felt a strong liking and hoped to get closer to her.

"What is this girl doing?" Pang Bo stared, dumbfounded and somewhat confused. "Is she really going to suppress her brother and seize Brother Haoyue's Divine Demonic Liquid?"

Ye Fan also found it deeply strange. What was Ji Ziyue up to, aligning herself with enemies? It couldn't possibly be to target her brother.

"Everyone must be careful," a cautious young expert warned. "This place is a burial ground for gods and devils. That Divine Physique has obtained the Divine Demonic Liquid, which contains fragments of the Grand Dao from ancient gods and devils. This means he has gained an unparalleled lineage. What's most terrifying is its compatibility with his divine blood; once he emerges from seclusion, his power will be monstrous, so we must not be careless."

Ji Ziyue waved her hand, her large eyes curved into crescent moons as she spoke, laughing and seemingly carefree: "Don't worry, I'll suppress him when the time comes. Back in our Gouchen Ancient Star Domain, it's not like I haven't fought the God Race before. I personally captured one, and he ended up as my stable boy. Too bad I didn't bring him along."

Ji Ziyue was boasting! This made Ye Fan and the others momentarily stunned, then they wanted to laugh.

"I get it now!" Pang Bo suddenly realized. "Little Moon is tricking these people, playing the thief catching the thief, and has infiltrated this group of enemies!"

"That's right." Ye Fan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Ji Ziyue was truly audacious. He had no idea what methods she used to gain the trust of this group, let alone make them follow her lead.

"This girl is truly mischievous, and so good at misleading!" the Dragon Horse muttered, grumbling to itself and retracting its previous comments about Ji Ziyue. "Leading a group of enemies to attack themselves? I bet she's ultimately going to clash with another group of people."

"There are several factions we need to watch out for," the Ancient Golden Roc began, introducing some powerful opponents he had seen and heard about on the other shore. "Lord Golden Serpent possesses the Teng Snake Array Diagram, which is terrifying. The Human Race's Sacred Body also seems to have arrived; it's rumored to be virtually invincible in close combat. And there's also..."

These individuals were all very conceited. Some listened attentively, while others, naturally, scoffed, hoping to encounter these so-called formidable factions and engage them in battle.

Ji Ziyue gnawed at her glittering little canine teeth and waved her small fist, declaring fiercely, "The Human Race's Sacred Body is mine! I'm going to personally suppress him until he cries!"

From a distance, Ye Fan rubbed his chin, speechless for a moment, while everyone else burst into laughter. Watching Ji Ziyue boast like this from the shadows, they found it highly amusing.

"Miss Ziyue, there's no need for you to act; I'll capture him for you," the white-haired youth from the Celestial Wolf clan said coldly. Others also chimed in, offering to suppress the Human Race's Sacred Body.

"No need," she replied. "My greatest wish is to battle all kinds of the strongest bloodlines, especially the Human Race's Sacred Body. I plan to suppress him personally and make him take over for my previous stable boy."

Ji Ziyue waved her small fist. Although she tried to look fierce, her large eyes were lively, and her dimples appeared on her face, making her not fierce at all. Instead, she had an unconventional beauty that made her appear very cute and playful.

This made the other young supreme beings feel refreshed and delighted. Although they suspected she was exaggerating, they found her presence comfortable and felt that this young girl was truly unique, hoping to spend more time with her.