On the day the tri-sect martial meeting concluded, the Moonlight Treasure Ship set off from the Sword King Sect to return to the Moonlight Sect.
“Senior Brother, weren’t we supposed to take on the Sword King Sect? Why are we just leaving like this?”
On the ship, Leng Hao couldn’t help but ask.
“That was the original plan, but since the Sword King Sect hasn’t discovered that we killed so many of their inner disciples, there’s no need for a big confrontation. After all, we’re at a disadvantage on their turf. Returning to our sect is safer.”
Ling Xiao explained with a smile.
“So, if they had found out, we would have really fought?”
Leng Hao asked again.
“Exactly. That was the plan. Who knew the Sword King Sect would be so foolish? They didn’t even notice those people were killed by us until we left.”
Wu Xiang chimed in.
“I don’t see it that way.”
Ling Xiao shook his head. “Sect Leader, we should be cautious on this journey. I suspect Chen Nanxing is plotting something behind our backs, which is why he hasn’t had time to deal with other matters. Otherwise, let alone the hundreds of inner disciples, he wouldn’t have ignored the beast arena incident either.”
“You’re right. Everyone, rest for now. I will closely monitor our surroundings. As long as we return to the Moonlight Sect, we’ll be fine.”
As they spoke, none of them noticed a strange moth flying near the Moonlight Treasure Ship, disappearing into the distance in an instant.
The moth had one white wing and one black wing, with a bizarre yin-yang fish pattern on its back.
Ling Xiao sat cross-legged, carefully reflecting on the day’s gains.
Although he hadn’t fought Jian Wuji in the end, he had still benefited greatly.
His understanding of martial techniques, mysteries, martial souls, and legacies had advanced further.
Most importantly, he had witnessed Jian Wuji’s strength and heard about the fearsome reputation of the Holy Dynasty’s six young masters.
This strengthened his resolve to win and grow stronger.
The others, like Ling Xiao, had gained something from the tri-sect martial meeting, to varying degrees.
With time to process and reflect, even Tantai Lingzi, who hadn’t fought, would likely see significant improvement.
With broader perspectives and greater experience, their cultivation would naturally become more flexible.
…
“Sect Leader, what is this?”
While Ling Xiao rested cross-legged, his true essence sphere had enveloped the entire Moonlight Treasure Ship.
When he noticed a strange moth repeatedly appearing near the ship, as if tracking it, he finally couldn’t resist and caught it in his hand.
The moth was tiny, only the size of a fingernail. Perhaps due to inattention, neither Wu Xiang nor Golden Light Heavenly Venerable had noticed its presence.
As for Chang Yueying and Chang Yueli, even if they had noticed, they likely wouldn’t have said anything.
They would rather see Wu Xiang, Ling Xiao, and the others die on the way.
Wu Xiang was stunned for a moment, closely examining the moth in Ling Xiao’s hand, but he was somewhat puzzled.
Being relatively young and having spent most of his time within the sect, he was unfamiliar with things outside.
His strength was great, but his knowledge was lacking.
“Let me see.”
Golden Light Heavenly Venerable stepped forward and said.
“Not good.”
After examining it for a moment, Golden Light Heavenly Venerable suddenly exclaimed.
“Senior, what is this thing?” Ling Xiao asked urgently.
“This is a Yin-Yang Moth.”
Golden Light Heavenly Venerable glanced around warily before explaining. “These Yin-Yang Moths were said to have appeared when the True Demon Empire rampaged across the Heavenly Dragon Continent. Their master is the Moth Demon General, a formidable subordinate of the Yin-Yang Demon King, one of the True Demon Empire’s nine great demon kings. Their strength is terrifying.
Yin-Yang Moths can be used for reconnaissance or to attack enemies. The closer they are to the Moth Demon General, the more terrifying their attack power becomes.
It’s incredible that you managed to catch it. Your observation and judgement are truly astonishing.”
“Tch, tch, tch. I didn’t expect that after all these years, someone still remembers the name of our True Demon Empire. How rare.”
Suddenly, a massive moth appeared above the Moonlight Treasure Ship.
Though slightly smaller than the ship, it could easily carry four or five people.
At that moment, four people stood on the moth. Judging by their voices and auras, they were clearly hostile and very powerful.
“Prepare for battle. It looks like a bloody fight is inevitable today.”
Wu Xiang shouted.
Chang Yueying and Chang Yueli’s reactions were less than cooperative. Though they stood up, they seemed to have no intention of fighting.
Tantai Lingzi naturally followed her master, Chang Yueying.
But Wu Xiang had no time to deal with them. With a great enemy at hand, this was not the time for internal strife. If they refused to act now, they would have no choice but to fight when the enemy attacked.
The four people on the moth wore black-and-white robes embroidered with yin-yang patterns. Without a doubt, they were subordinates of the Yin-Yang Demon King.
“Are you really the Yin-Yang Demon King’s men?”
Wu Xiang asked coldly.
“Heh, heh, heh. Why ask so much? You’re all going to die anyway.”
The leader, whose head was also black and white, looked eerie. His voice carried a brutal and cold intent, clearly aimed at taking the lives of the Moonlight Sect group.
“Did Chen Nanxing send you?”
Ling Xiao suddenly asked.
“Too clever for your own good. Die.”
One of the black-and-white-robed figures suddenly struck out with a palm, and a booming sound exploded in the sky.
Boom.
The thick clouds parted, and the terrifying palm force transformed into two massive hands, instantly slamming towards the Moonlight Treasure Ship.
It seemed they intended to destroy the ship first before dealing with the Moonlight Sect group slowly.
“Get lost.”
Golden Light Heavenly Venerable roared, throwing out both fists. Under a flash of golden light, his massive fist force collided with the dazzling palm force in mid-air, reducing it to dust.
The black-and-white-robed figure’s strength was not inferior to Golden Light Heavenly Venerable’s.
The Moonlight Treasure Ship shook violently but remained intact, unscathed for the time being.
“Golden Light Divine Fist.”
Golden Light Heavenly Venerable’s fiery temper couldn’t be restrained. Since the enemy had made a move, he wouldn’t sit idly by.
His entire body turned golden, and a faint golden human figure vaguely appeared behind him.
“I didn’t expect Golden Light Heavenly Venerable’s martial soul to be a Golden Giant.”
Ling Xiao was genuinely surprised. He thought he was the only one with a connection to gold, but it seemed Golden Light Heavenly Venerable shared that affinity.
No wonder their tempers aligned. They had a common interest.
“Kill.”
The leading black-and-white-robed figure leapt from the moth and charged at Wu Xiang.
This one had a sharp eye, immediately identifying Wu Xiang as the most formidable fighter on the Moonlight Treasure Ship.
“Hmph.”
Wu Xiang responded calmly, drawing his sword and engaging the leader in combat.
