Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 736: 755 : Independent under the Moon

Chapter 736: 755 Chapter: Independent under the Moon

To become a Saint!

That was the greatest dream of the Minghe Ancestor, and there was nothing that could compare to achieving sainthood—not even if it meant risking the future of the entire Netherworld Blood Sea lineage.

Next, the events simplified; the Minghe Ancestor joined the Heavenly Court and became the fifth Quasi-Saint, secretly creating a portal that led directly to the Netherworld Blood Sea, home of the Asura Clan.

Ye Xuan made it very clear to the Minghe Ancestor that the Hongmeng Purple Qi was only lent to him and not given; if he failed to become a Saint, then the Hongmeng Purple Qi would have to be returned to Ye Xuan.

The Minghe Ancestor readily agreed, for whether he received it as a loan or a gift didn’t matter—whether he could achieve sainthood or not, the Hongmeng Purple Qi would be of no use to him in the future.

Becoming a Saint was desirable, but if he couldn’t achieve it, the Hongmeng Purple Qi would be useless to him.

From that time on, the Minghe Ancestor went into seclusion within Heavenly Court, and before closing himself off, he even issued a Dharma Decree to the Netherworld Blood Sea, and no one knew that the lineage of the Netherworld Blood Sea had already joined the Heavenly Court.

In the Dou Niu Palace, upon the imperial couch.

As the saying goes, a brief parting can be better than a wedding night, and driven by natural human desires, Ye Xuan, too, was a man. Having left Heavenly Court for tens of thousands of years, he now found some stability and naturally engaged in unmentionable acts with the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden.

The night was deep and the candlelight flickered.

The face of the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden blushed, as if she had already fallen into a peaceful sleep, her face full of happiness yet marred by a trace of fatigue.

At that moment, Ye Xuan arose from the imperial couch, casually picking up his black robe and draping it over his shoulders, then he strolled out of the Dou Niu Palace.

The night sky was clear, the stars twinkled, and a breeze lifted waves of ripples; the celestial stars sprinkled silver light, making the entire Dou Niu Palace appear immaculate and extraordinarily beautiful.

Ye Xuan stood alone under the celestial stars, his eyes wandering as he looked up towards the sky, and his hair fluttered in the light breeze, his presence emitting a profound aura.

“Celestial Stars Formation!”

Ye Xuan murmured to himself, his calm demeanor slowly turning grave, his voice carrying a murmur.

In front of the Minghe Ancestor, Ye Xuan appeared very strong and confident, but when the night grew deep and he was alone, his heavy thoughts were revealed.

As the Minghe Ancestor had said, the power of the Ancient Demon Court was immense, beyond what the Heavenly Court could withstand. When the Demon Gathering convened, it would surely seek to strike at the Heavenly Court.

Whether it was for the Hongmeng Purple Qi or to vindicate the Ancient Demon Court, the two Heavenly Emperors of the Demon Race would not tolerate Ye Xuan and the Heavenly Court’s existence.

Among the five great Quasi-Saints of the Heavenly Court, each possessed extraordinary combat power, but the Ancient Demon Court had two Heavenly Emperors, scores of Quasi-Saints, the entire horde of Ancient Demons, and most ominously, the Celestial Star Battle.

As the saying goes, seeing just a part can help understand the whole. Ye Xuan had once witnessed Chi You invoking the Twelve Divine Slaughter Dutian Array and realized its terrifying power with just a fleeting glance—it was not something he could withstand.

Although the Celestial Star Battle was not as formidable as the Twelve Divine Slaughter Dutian Array, being known as one of the three great Absolute Formations between Heaven and Earth was not just talk but represented a great terror.

Donghuang Taiyi was a considerable trouble, and with the Donghuang Bell at his side, he was practically invincible. If he were to activate the Celestial Star Battle, how would the Heavenly Court resist?

“To keep up with others, you need the same means of resistance, but what can the Heavenly Court use to resist the Celestial Stars Formation of the Ancient Demon Court?” Ye Xuan furrowed his brows, already stumped by this difficult problem.

Being prepared beforehand and anticipating the enemy’s moves had always been Ye Xuan’s principle of action. If he had not been fully prepared, he would have died countless times by now.

Hoping for the Minghe Ancestor to become a Saint?

That was simply unrealistic. Despite Ye Xuan lending the Hongmeng Purple Qi to him, Ye Xuan never really expected the Minghe Ancestor to achieve sainthood.

If obtaining the Hongmeng Purple Qi would lead to sainthood, the term ‘Heavenly Determined Saint’ would not exist.

Step—step—step.

A faint sound of footsteps came from behind Ye Xuan, bringing him back to his senses. He knew without looking who it was.

“Are you worried about the matter of the Ancient Demon Court?”

The Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden walked up behind Ye Xuan and gently draped a coat over his shoulders, her eyes flashing with a hint of guilt.

“I’m sorry, I have pleaded with our Master, but she…”

As a disciple of Nuwa, the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden was well aware of Ye Xuan’s pressures. She had secretly gone to see Nuwa, but Nuwa had refused to meet her, clearly unwilling to grant the request.

The Ancient Demon Court aimed to annihilate the Heavenly Court and Ye Xuan—this was a certainty. How could the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden just stand by? But she felt powerless; Nuwa had not even granted her an audience.

“The Saint Nuwa supporting the Ancient Demon Court is indeed a great pressure for me. But saints must not intervene, a rule set by Hong Jun in ancient times. What I’m really worried about is the Celestial Stars Formation of the Ancient Demon Court,” Ye Xuan said gravely.

Looking at Ye Xuan’s slightly desolate figure, the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden’s face was bitter. She understood well the terror of the Celestial Stars Formation; once activated, billions of starlights would descend. Even saints had to be cautious, so how could the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven withstand it?

“Husband, if you truly wish to combat this formation, the only way is to ask the Heavenly Sect Master. Only the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation could be fearless of the Celestial Stars Formation and allow the Heavenly Court to survive this calamity,” whispered the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden.

“Ha!”

Ye Xuan suddenly turned around, a self-mocking smile on his lips, and slowly shook his head at the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden, “If this method were truly feasible, I would have already borrowed the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation. However, I have already made a clear distinction with the Heavenly Sect Master, and the Jie Sect immortals have all left. If I were to visit him now, it would only expose the beings of the Three Realms to ridicule.”

“And even if I were shameless enough to ask, the Heavenly Sect Master might not be willing to be involved in this Three Realms conflict.”

Ye Xuan explained calmly. He could clearly see everything; when the Jie Sect immortals showed goodwill towards the Ancient Demon Court, it indirectly reflected the attitude of the Heavenly Sect Master.

“But husband, you must know, in this Heaven and Earth, only the Twelve Divine Slaughter Dutian Array and the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation can resist the Celestial Stars Formation. Otherwise, no Quasi-Saint could survive within such an array,” the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden said, her face pale, her voice trembling slightly.

Nuwa had once taught her about these three Absolute Formations. Even saints had given them such high evaluations, proving just how terrifying these three Absolute Formations in Heaven and Earth were.

Hearing the words of the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden, Ye Xuan’s brows furrowed tightly. How could he not know the terror of the Celestial Stars Formation, but now he truly had no other option.

“The Heavenly Court’s foundation is too weak, the so-called Heavenly Protection Array is just a bluff. If the Heavenly Court also possessed an Eternal Killing Formation like the Witch Demon clans, would we be in such a predicament?” Ye Xuan said with a self-deprecating laugh.