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Chapter 12750 Is it tainted by cause and effect?
Chapter 12750 Is it tainted by cause and effect?
The Moonlit District is filled with the spiritual energy of the moon, so theoretically there shouldn't be any other impurities.
That wisp of Geng metal killing intent alerted Ye Chen, alerting him to the danger.
Leng Yuexi was somewhat taken aback and said, "Geng metal killing intent?"
Ye Chen asked, "Yes, what happened?"
Leng Yuexi seemed somewhat incredulous, unable to believe that Ye Chen could be so perceptive. She paused for a moment, then sighed and said:
"That might be my sister's body..."
"A corpse?" Ye Chen was even more puzzled.
Leng Yuexi's expression darkened slightly as she said, "Yes, a major catastrophe may be brewing in the Golden District. My sister went to investigate, and as a result... she returned severely injured, her body covered in golden wounds, and died not long after..."
"The murderous aura of Geng metal that you detected might be remnants from her corpse..."
Ye Chen responded with an "oh," and seeing Leng Yuexi's dejected expression, said, "I'm sorry."
He hadn't expected that Leng Yuexi had a younger sister who was already dead.
……
Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the main hall of the Moon Goddess Palace was solemn.
The Crimson Cup Master sat upright in the guest seat, wearing a blood-red robe, with a delicate and feminine face, and surrounded by a faint blood-red mist.
Judging from his appearance, the person with the red cup is androgynous and extremely handsome.
Those whose Daoist hearts are unstable would likely fall into a state of chaotic and frenzied desire upon seeing him, and then be devoured by the Crimson Cup Master.
Opposite the Crimson Cup Master, Moon Mystic stood with a bow, his expression respectful yet tinged with fear, not daring to look directly at the Crimson Cup Master.
Putting aside the difference in their cultivation levels, the difference in authority alone completely crushed Moon Mystic Lord.
A person with a name can easily crush an ordinary cultivator.
"Lord Yuexuan, do you think that so-called Holy Son of the Bright Moon is really the successor of the Great Moon God?"
The Crimson Cup Master held a blood-red wine cup in his hand. He gently swirled the dark red liquid inside, which flowed onto the ground, twisting and forming blood-red beauties, which instantly turned into white bone snakes and vanished, creating an extremely eerie scene.
Yue Xuanjun's body trembled slightly as he said, "Reporting to Lord Chibei, that fellow can indeed draw upon the power of the Great Moon God and wields the 'Moon Poems.' His aura is highly compatible with the Great Moon God, so it seems to be true. However, his sudden return may hinder our transaction."
The Crimson Cup Master's eyes flickered slightly as he took a sip of the blood in his cup. His sharp gaze allowed him to deduce the secrets of heaven and discover that Ye Chen was indeed the Holy Son of the Bright Moon.
But behind the brilliant moonlight, he saw something blurry, yet it seemed not to exist.
He suspected that Ye Chen's identity was not as simple as that of the Holy Son of the Bright Moon, but he couldn't see any clues.
But his instincts told him that Ye Chen's strength was definitely not simple and was enough to pose a threat to him.
A moment later, the Crimson Cup Master chuckled, ignoring the threat, and said:
"Ignore him. A holy son who appeared out of nowhere can't stop our deal."
Yue Xuanjun hurriedly said, "Lord Chibei, rest assured, we will not allow him to hinder our plans. If that Holy Son knows what's good for him, we will make him get out of the Moonlit District. If he doesn't know what's good for him and dares to obstruct us, I will send someone to kill him to prevent future troubles!"
With the impending catastrophe in the Golden District, Moon Mystic Lord only wanted to sell off the district's resources and escape as soon as possible. He both revered the Crimson Cup Master and regarded him as a sucker who would take over the mess.
The transaction between the two parties must not be interrupted by outsiders.
Just then, a disciple of the Moon Goddess Palace rushed into the hall, bowed, and reported, "Palace Master, Lord Chibei, Leng Yuexi has sent a message." He handed over an envelope.
Yue Xuanjun frowned, took the envelope, opened it, and his expression shifted rapidly between light and dark. He looked at the Crimson Cup Master, carefully considered his words, and said:
"Lord Red Cup, the Holy Son of Bright Moon and Leng Yuexi sent a message saying... saying they want the Chaos Moon Tree and the remains of the Illusion Moon Goddess, and that they can give up all the other resources if they only want these two."
"Oh?" The Crimson Cup Master glanced at the envelope, pondered for a moment, and seemed somewhat surprised.
He originally thought that the Holy Son of the Bright Moon would fight him to the death, but he didn't expect her to back down directly.
"Heh, is that all you need? The remains of that false god, the Moon Goddess, are fine with me. As long as he has the ability, he can go and get them from the Moon Abyss."
"However, the Chaos Moon Tree is a supreme treasure, and the primordial chaos energy within it is extremely rare. We absolutely cannot give it to him!"
The Primordial Chaos Qi is an extremely rare treasure. After being refined, it can conceal the secrets of heaven and hide within the chaos. It has immense value in fighting against both chaotic demons and chaotic evil gods.
He put down his wine cup, and without much hesitation, smiled lightly and said, "Go back and tell that Bright Moon Saint that if he wants the Chaos Moon Tree, he'll have to kill me first."
Yue Xuanjun was taken aback. Recalling the magnificent scene of Ye Chen activating the Moon Poem Praise, he couldn't help but swallow hard and said:
"Lord Red Cup, if it's just about ceding the Chaos Moon Tree, this deal is worthwhile."
"Otherwise, if we break ties with that Holy Son of the Bright Moon, the situation will be difficult to manage."
He was very cautious, but also unwilling to break ties easily.
"It's alright, it's just one battle."
The Red Cup Master reclined on the chair, a dangerous and cruel smile playing on his lips.
Indeed, from a rational perspective, it would be more prudent for him to agree to Ye Chen's offer, with both sides taking a step back.
But the Red Cup is the Cup of Pain, the Cup of Desire, and the Cup of Greed. Bearing the name of the Red Cup, how could he possibly back down?
Fighting, danger, and even death are what he seeks.
Yue Xuanjun swallowed hard, knowing he couldn't persuade the Crimson Cup Master, so he sent someone back to refuse Ye Chen's request.
……
The reply from the Moon Goddess Palace arrived extremely quickly. In less than half an hour, the person sent by Leng Yuexi returned and handed the reply to Ye Chen.
At this moment, Ye Chen was in the hall guarding the valley, where Leng Yuexi was hosting a banquet to welcome him back from his journey.
Ye Chen took the reply, opened it, and saw that the Crimson Cup Master and Moon Mystic Lord had rejected his request. He immediately frowned.
Seeing Ye Chen's expression, Leng Yuexi knew the plan had failed. She was quite surprised and said:
"Your Highness, you've already made such a concession, yet Yue Xuanjun still refuses to agree?"
She knew that Yue Xuanjun was cautious by nature, and Ye Chen's request was not excessive. Logically speaking, Yue Xuanjun would agree.
"It was the Lord of the Crimson Cup who refused."
Ye Chen's face was gloomy. He only wanted to take the Chaos Mother Qi and the remains of the Illusion Moon Goddess. Giving up all other resources was already the biggest compromise he could make.
However, the Lord of the Crimson Cup refused even this small request of his.
He sensed the sinister nature of the Lord of the Red Cup; the other party was seeking battle. The Red Cup contained greed, desire, and even pain.
The Lord of the Red Cup would rather suffer together than compromise.
"Then... what should we do?" Leng Yuexi asked.
"Hehe, since this Crimson Cup Master wants to fight, then let's fight."
Ye Chen didn't waste any words. He burned the letter in his hand to ashes and said to Leng Yuexi:
"Moonlight, gather all the Moonlight Guardians and prepare to join me in storming the Land of the Moon Tree. The Chaos Moon Tree and the Remnants of the Illusionary Moon are mine to take!"
Ye Chen was not an indecisive person. Since the Crimson Cup Master refused to back down, then the only option was to fight.
He was unwilling to force his way in before because he was worried that his identity as the Lord of Reincarnation would be exposed, which would attract an even more frantic pursuit from Void Market, and he was also afraid of arousing the power of the abyss within his body.
But now, with his identity as the Holy Son of the Bright Moon as a cover, and with the help of the Moon Guardians, even if he acts ruthlessly, the world will only think that the Holy Son of the Bright Moon is fighting to reclaim his inheritance, and will never associate him with the Lord of Reincarnation.
As long as he doesn't use the power of reincarnation, his identity will not be exposed.
Of course, without using the cycle of reincarnation, it would be extremely difficult for him to defeat the Lord of the Crimson Cup.
But now, retreat and forbearance are no longer possible; only a fight is possible!
When Leng Yuexi saw Ye Chen say he wanted to fight, there was no fear in her eyes, but rather a sense of excitement.
Because she also wanted to fight, to fight to defend her homeland. Simply retreating and yielding would only bring more severe oppression.
After a moment's hesitation, Leng Yuexi continued:
"Hmm... Your Highness, since we're going to fight, we need to be careful."
"The Moon God Palace, Moonflower Sect, and Heavenly Moon Pavilion have joined forces, along with the Crimson Cup Master. They have long since laid down numerous restrictions outside the Moon Tree Land. If we force our way in, it will be extremely disadvantageous, and we will inevitably suffer heavy casualties, which would be a loss."
Although she also longed for battle, she was not reckless.
"A restriction?" Ye Chen frowned slightly; this was indeed a problem.
If too much power is consumed in breaking through the restrictions, it will be at a great disadvantage when facing the Crimson Cup Master later.
Leng Yuexi said, "Yes, in three more days, it will be the Night of the Illusionary Moon."
"That is a miracle left by the Goddess of Illusion Moon. It appears once a month. At that time, the world will be filled with dreamlike moonlight. People can bathe in it and even step into a brief dreamland to experience a moment of bliss."
"I can use the spiritual energy of the Night of the Illusionary Moon to open the Illusionary Moon Corridor. This corridor can directly penetrate all restrictions and lead to the core of the Moon Tree Land without having to fight the guards outside."
"I think we should wait three more days until the Night of the Illusionary Moon arrives before making our move."
"The Night of the Illusory Moon?"
Ye Chen's heart stirred, and he secretly calculated and tried to capture the cause and effect of the Illusionary Moon Night. He sensed a dreamlike power, similar to a dreamlike state.
The Way of the Goddess of Illusion is the Way of Dreams, a dream that constructs an illusionary realm so that people may enjoy ultimate bliss.
The so-called dreamland is somewhat like a small-scale inn.
Dreams, however, can distort reality.
Leng Yuexi's suggestion to open the Illusionary Moon Corridor involved using the moonlight from the dream to penetrate the restrictions, which was indeed a rather ingenious method.
"Alright, then we'll wait for the night of the Illusionary Moon three days from now."
Ye Chen nodded and said, "In these three days, you should prepare well for the ceremony. I will also take this opportunity to consolidate my cultivation of the Moon Path to avoid any mishaps."
The matter was settled, and now the Moonlight Cities in the Moonlight District are in complete uproar.
The news of the return of the Holy Son of the Bright Moon spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the world.
From the highest levels of the Moon God Palace to the rogue cultivators of the Silver Moon Wasteland, everyone was shaken.
Some people are in awe of Ye Chen, while others yearn for him to step in and save them from their suffering.
Some people are wary and worried that Ye Chen's appearance will disrupt the existing order.
Everyone was talking about the Holy Son of the Bright Moon, but they would never have imagined that the Holy Son of the Bright Moon was actually the Lord of Reincarnation.
Ye Chen stayed peacefully in the valley of the Moon Guardians, consolidating his cultivation of the Moon Path while deducing the future fortunes of the Moon Tree Land.
As night fell, the valley was utterly silent, save for the frost-like moonlight that bathed the forest.
Ye Chen was sitting cross-legged in his room when there was a knock on the door, followed by Leng Yuexi's voice: "Your Highness."
"Hmm? Yuexi, is something the matter?" Ye Chen asked.
“Yes…” Leng Yuexi’s voice sounded somewhat flustered.
Ye Chen said, "The door isn't locked, come in."
With a creak, the door was pushed open, moonlight streamed in, and then a graceful figure stepped in, bathed in moonlight—it was Leng Yuexi.
Ye Chen was taken aback when he saw Leng Yuexi.
Because Leng Yuexi was clearly dressed up carefully at this moment, wearing a plain white dress, with light rouge and powder on her face, giving her a delicate look. Her long black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, making her look quite charming under the moonlight.
"What's the matter?"
Seeing Leng Yuexi's expression, Ye Chen sensed that the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
Could it be that Leng Yuexi revered him as a holy son and even offered herself in worship?
With a formidable enemy at hand, Ye Chen had no interest in such matters.
Leng Yuexi bit her lower lip and lowered her head, saying, "Your Highness, it's like this, I... I want to ask you to help save my sister."
"If you take charge of the Moon Poetry Praise, you might be able to save her."
"Save your sister?"
Ye Chen frowned and said, "Didn't you say that she already..."
Ye Chen remembered Leng Yuexi saying that her younger sister went to investigate the cause and effect of the great catastrophe in Jin Yao District, but was severely injured and died not long after returning. Even her corpse was still surrounded by a wisp of Geng metal essence.
Leng Yuexi's eyes reddened slightly as she said, "She is indeed dead, but I think His Highness the Holy Son is all-powerful and may be able to resurrect her."
"As long as His Highness the Holy Son is willing to help, you... you can ask me to do anything!"
As she finished speaking, a blush crept onto her face.
Ye Chen frowned. He was going to face the Crimson Cup Master in three days, and he really shouldn't waste his spiritual energy.
Leng Yuexi must have known this, but she still visited late at night, pleading with Ye Chen to help. It was because she missed her sister so much that she did it even though she knew it was impossible.
Ye Chen knew that if he rejected Leng Yuexi, she would definitely hold a grudge.
He then said, "Take me to see her first."
Leng Yuexi was overjoyed and said, "Yes, Your Highness is willing to help, that would be wonderful!"
She then led Ye Chen out and went straight to a cave deep in the valley.
Inside the cave, a chilling atmosphere filled the air. On a jade bed lay a pale-faced young girl.
"This is my younger sister, her name is Yueyao."
Leng Yuexi looked at the girl, her expression somber.
Ye Chen looked over and saw that Leng Yueyao's eyes were closed and she had no life force left. She was just a corpse, covered with wounds, which looked extremely gruesome.
Beneath those wounds lingered a faint aura of killing intent from the metal element.
Ye Chen walked to the jade bed and reached out to examine Leng Yueyao's wrist. He felt the lingering, sharp, and menacing aura of Geng metal.
"If it were an ordinary corpse, I could use my methods to revive it."
"However, there is a wisp of Geng metal killing intent lingering within your sister's corpse. If this killing intent is not dispelled, even if she is resurrected, she will be killed immediately!"