C1044 The Deterrence of the Divine Soul Sect!

The Silvermoon Queen, adorned in an opulent imperial garb, maintained a cool demeanor, her face devoid of smiles. Unmoved by Yu Yuan's mockery and his insincere apology, her heart remained as still as an ancient well.

Behind her, Yuefei's form shifted gracefully, transforming into a woman clad in a long, trailing silver gown of regal elegance and intricate design. She exuded an ancient charm, as if stepping right out of a painting, her presence ethereal.

Her eyes subtly altered, taking on the peculiar shape of a crescent moon, adding an air of mystery to her visage.

"Greetings, my lord," said Gel, the age-old Moon Demon, as he effortlessly glided to the Silvermoon Queen's left side. Ignoring Lee Yupan completely, his gaze was fixed on Yuefei. "I never imagined we'd meet again."

Gel regarded the Silvermoon Queen's expression with utter disdain. In his eyes, she was merely Yuefei's puppet.

Gel, upon detecting a familiar presence through Bertha, had not anticipated it to be Yuefei. Leveraging Bertha's influence within the Starfield, he had facilitated the Silvermoon Queen's journey from the Mondnacht Realm to the adjacent lands using a peculiar device. All the while, Gel remained unaware of the true identity of the entity concealed within the Silvermoon Queen.

With the Moon Demon Clan's numbers dwindling, Gel was always ready to respond to the scent of his kin. Yuefei's aura, not yet fully restored, was weak, leading Gel to initially believe she was just an insignificant, young Moon Demon from a distant part of the clan.

It was only when the Silvermoon Queen shattered the barrier and made her swift approach that Gel realized the kin he sensed was Yuefei herself—the one with the most potential and rightful claim to ascend as a Great Demon God within their clan!

If only Nie Qingtian hadn't performed the Slash Moon, if the Lord had always been beyond the heavens, she would have already risen to the ranks of the Great Demon Gods, commanding respect and power on par with Grec and the others, Gel mused.

"Have you regained your strength as a Demon God?" Yuefei inquired, her composure unshaken, her demeanor graceful and poised. She turned her attention to Gel and the somewhat tense Bertha of the Mondnacht Clan, speaking in a gentle tone, "You..."

The relationship between Gel and Bertha took her by surprise.

Without concealment, Gel lowered his head and confessed, "After Nie Qingtian's Slash Moon, our ancestral lands lay in ruins. My lord, it seemed you vanished with a Moon Fragment amidst your grievous injuries, lost to the starry river. As for myself, my soul was nearly shattered. In desperation, I anchored a sliver of my spirit within a Moon Soul, aimlessly adrift in the galaxy."

"Years later, Bertha, upon reaching adulthood, discovered that Moon Soul and detected my faint presence."

"She had the power to absorb me, to erase the last vestiges of my consciousness completely. But she refrained. Instead, she nurtured me within her, allowing us both to gradually progress. I grew alongside her, sharing in the accomplishments we have today."

"I apologize, I cannot consume her, cannot assimilate her."

"Even if it means I will never become a full-fledged Demon God, forever forfeiting the chance to ascend to the Great Demon God."

Gel spoke with earnestness and conviction.

At his core, he was of Demon God Level. Through Bertha's Mondnacht Clan lineage, and after years of healing and refining, he could only hope to return to his former state.

To grow stronger, to advance further, he required a suitable vessel.

For instance, Bertha's body, with which he was intimately familiar.

Yet, he refrained from such action.

"Did you hear that?"

Yuefei fell silent, her gaze conveying a tumult of emotions, as she gently inquired.

The Silvermoon Queen gave a subtle nod.

"Not all of us from the ancient Moon Demon Clan have lost our humanity. Ever since the Devaputras' dominion as Starfield Overlords was usurped by the humans of the Boundless Land, we too have evolved," Yuefei explained, moving from behind to stand before her. "I chose you, I empowered you, and I have grown with you."

"I see you as my successor, as my child."

"I refuse to destroy the pride that I have forged with my own hands!"

Lee Yupan offered a respectful bow from behind, remaining silent.

Swiftly, Yuefei moved past the Silvermoon Queen, past Gel of Demon God Level, and even past Bertha of the Mondnacht Clan, positioning herself before Yu Yuan and Hu Caiyun.

Her eyes, shaped like crescent moons, finally rested on Yu Yuan and the sword sheath he held.

Without a single superfluous expression or gesture, the palpable hatred in the air was unmistakable to everyone present.

This animosity wasn't aimed at Yu Yuan, but rather because he had gained the sword soul's approval, held Nie Qingtian's sword sheath, and mastered Nie Qingtian's Sword Dao True Spell.

"He has ties to the Divine Soul Sect," the Silvermoon Queen warned with caution.

With a smile playing at the corners of her mouth, Hu Caiyun thought to herself, "Just as I suspected!"

"I'm aware," Yuefei responded icily.

The Divine Soul Sect!

Upon hearing these words, Pattinson from the depths below, Benin and Hart from afar, and some of the king of roving bandits from Gloomy Paradise felt their blood run cold.

The white crane and its master stood for the Babel Chamber of Commerce.

The mere mention of the Babel Chamber of Commerce was enough to send shivers down the spines of the three kings of roving bandits and make Pattinson's scalp tingle.

By now, the entire Starfield was aware that the Divine Soul Sect was the formidable supporter behind the Babel Chamber of Commerce.

The Divine Soul Sect had left an indelible mark on the minds of all first echelon intelligent life forms. The older and more experienced the alien powerhouses, the more they recognized the might of the Divine Soul Sect.

The Divine Soul Sect, after years of seclusion in the Boundless Land, had now publicly revealed their foundation, letting all of the Galaxy Alien Race know they had returned.

They were back not only to reclaim their position but also to introduce revolutionary ideas aimed at reshaping the structure of the Boundless Land and altering the dynamics of the entire galaxy.

Leaders from the Outland Devaputra, the Star Race, and even the most formidable races like the female demons and Dark Elfkind, had all shown their support for the Divine Soul Sect's new philosophy in the Starfield.

If Yu Yuan was indeed associated with the Divine Soul Sect, Yuefei would likely think twice before taking any action against him...

"The Divine Soul Sect!"

The words of the Silvermoon Queen sent shivers down the spines of Bertha of the Mondnacht Clan and the ancient Moon Demon, Gel, who shared her existence. They were both deeply unsettled.

Bertha, in particular, was struck dumb, her eyes suddenly clouded with indecision.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The earth trembled beneath them as the moonlight from the waning moon drew ever closer.

It wouldn't be long before the moonlight would cascade down, bathing both the Gloomy Paradise and the adjacent Realm in its silvery glow.

"Bertha!"

Gel, an ancient Moon Demon, glared with a fierce intensity.

"I'm sorry, I... I can't do that."

Bertha shook her head, her expression fraught with panic and unease. Clutching the Moon Chasing Staff, she avoided Gel's gaze, agitating it towards the sky with force.

A stream-like radiance, mid-flight, veered off course, redirected to another part of the starry sky.

"I am a member of the Mondnacht Clan, one of the female priests! I stand for the Mondnacht Clan!" Her face betrayed a sorrowful helplessness. "I can't, I can't bring ruin upon my people."

Because of the Divine Soul Sect, the moonlight that was meant to descend upon Gloomy Paradise now posed no threat.

"The Boundless Land's master has our Mondnacht Clan's pure bloodline. She ascended to godhood with the support of our Mondnacht Clan and the Divine Soul Sect! In the future, she might elevate our bloodline to the Tenth Level! She has the power to transform our entire clan, elevating the Mondnacht Clan from the third echelon to stand among the mightiest races like the Asura Clan, Dark Elfkind, and Bright Clan!"

As Bertha apologized, she revealed earth-shattering secrets.

Yu Yuan and Peach Madam were profoundly shaken by her words.

The enigmatic Moon Sect Master of the Silver Moon Sect, carrying the Mondnacht Clan bloodline, had become a deity in the depths of the Outland Star River, bolstered by the Divine Soul Sect and the Mondnacht Clan!

Her existence filled the entire Mondnacht Clan with pride. A Tenth Level powerhouse, her influence was far-reaching.

The destiny of the Mondnacht Clan's bloodline, its standing in the galaxy, and its vast future prospects were all intertwined with her!

By her singular efforts, she could elevate the Mondnacht Clan from the third to the first echelon, destined to become an eternal legend and myth in the annals of the galaxy.

Despite their deep bond, neither Bertha nor Gel was willing to slay Yu Yuan, who had the backing of the Divine Soul Sect.

She could not shoulder that burden.

"If you truly wish to kill him, you can take over my body and refine me." Bertha looked at Gel, setting down the Moon Chasing Staff, severing the ties between her bloodline and the Moon Lakes, signaling through her actions that she would not resist or engage in a fight to the death with Gel.

It appeared that she was resigned to her fate, ready to accept death without a fight, as soon as Gel initiated the possession.

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