C105 Sealing of the Sea

The sword remained sheathed.

Yet the Moonfiend was still compelled to part from Yu Yuan's spirited body by the overwhelming surge of Bane. One who had been ordered to either slay the gravely wounded Moonfiend or force Yu Yuan to draw his sword, thereby losing his combat strength, met their demise.

Yu Yuan settled into a calm state, ceasing the use of Evil Body Refining and continuing to draw upon the vitality of the Demon Core.

The vast and rich vital energy within the Demon Core was ample to assist him in repeatedly refining and honing his corporeal body during the early period of Soul Awakening.

Having vanquished the Moonfiend, the injuries Yu Yuan had sustained from his training had mostly healed.

Moreover, his essence, energy, and spirit remained at their zenith. Should the Moonfiend dare to show itself, Yu Yuan, with the immense and wild sword's will of his sword light, could easily strike.

"Ah, it seems the plan to entice the demon has likely failed."

The Moonfiend healed too swiftly, and without even a swing of his sword, Yu Yuan easily dispatched the doomed Moonfiend.

Would the formidable Moonfiend lurking in the shadows dare to confront him in such a state?

"No need to hide any longer."

With a sense of resignation, Yu Yuan called out loudly.

Shortly thereafter.

Shadows emerged one by one from their concealment within the cave.

Beneath the cool moonlight and amidst the tumult of spiritual energy, Yu Yuan stood in the silver-white expanse, furrowing his brow as he gazed skyward, wondering what mysteries had transpired on the moon far beyond.

Onlookers watched Yu Yuan with mixed emotions.

Zhu Huan and Lou Ling, who had overtaken the bodies of two Moonfiends, had demonstrated terrifying combat prowess that still sent shivers down their spines.

It was only through their united efforts and Yu Yuan's assistance in delivering the final strike that they managed to obliterate the threat.

Yet Yu Yuan, at the mere onset of the Soul Awakening stage, had not even unleashed his lethal strike before he had slain a Moonfiend, scattering its soul to the winds.

Aside from Lee Yu, wielding the Soul Orb, who among them could have achieved such a feat?

With his modest standing in the Soul Awakening Realm, how did Yu Yuan manage to obliterate the Moonfiend?

Yu Yuan had become an enigma in their hearts, leaving them bewildered. They couldn't help but think that this young man from Asvetaesi, who had once been the least powerful and least known, was concealing far more than he let on.

Su Yan was resolute. If she could just survive and leave this place, she would do whatever it took to mend the relationship with the Yu family. Ideally, she wanted the Yu family to rely entirely on the Su family. If not, at the very least, she wanted to avoid making enemies of them.

Lin Zhuyun appeared disinterested, but inside, she was experiencing a profound sense of sourness. Yu Yuan's brilliance only highlighted the Lin family's poor judgment and their own shortcomings. Their previous aversion to the marriage alliance now seemed like a colossal joke. If Yu Yuan wasn't good enough for Lin Zhuyun or the Lin family, who in the empire could possibly be, aside from Lee Yu?

"I knew it, you had it in you," Zhan Tianxiang roared with laughter, breaking the tension among the group. He addressed Yu Yuan, "It's such a shame that the formidable Moonfiend chose to hide rather than face us in battle. With your current strength and our support, we would have surely triumphed."

"The plan to entice the Bane has failed," Yu Yuan said with a composed demeanor, showing little sign of disappointment. "No matter. I'm beginning to feel that even if the Moonfiend regains his full power, as long as we avoid the entrance to the forbidden area, I'm ready to face him without fear."

His words, brimming with confidence and authority, brought an unspoken comfort to everyone present. Without anyone really noticing, he had become the backbone of the group, taking the place of Lee Yu. While this might change outside of the Moonfall Sanctuary, the current trend was clear.

Remarkably, Lee Yu was not upset but showed a generous spirit. "Your confidence eases my mind," he said.

"Is everyone well-stocked with soulstones?" Yu Yuan asked, struck by a sudden, audacious thought. "To my knowledge, there's another entrance to the Moonfall Sanctuary."

This revelation sent a shockwave through the group. Even Lee Yu was taken aback. "What are you suggesting?"

"There's another exit, one that doesn't lead to the Silvermoon Empire, but to our adversaries, the Crimson Sun Empire," Zhan Tianxiang said, his usual playful grin replaced by a grave look. "That exit isn't in our Moonfall Sanctuary; it's deep within the more perilous parts of the forbidden area!"

"I'm just putting it out there for you to consider," Yu Yuan began, inhaling deeply. "According to the ancient legend that's been handed down for millennia, the awakening of the Moonfiend signals the changing of empires. The emergence of the Moonfiend confirms its existence, which makes the age-old legend quite likely to be true."

The group gave subtle nods, signaling him to proceed.

"Our Silvermoon Empire came into power after the last awakening of the Moonfiend, replacing the previous empire."

"This implies that the appearance of the Moonfiend heralds significant upheaval within the empire. It suggests that the current state of the empire is fraught with grave dangers and ominous threats."

"Our mightiest is only at the Veil Breaking Realm; we lack the strength to alter the empire's course."

"Moreover, I sense that the entrance within the forbidden area harbors great peril. If we venture there, we risk total annihilation. Additionally, I have this inkling that the sword's will and sword spirit within me could play a part in this crisis."

"I believe that my survival could significantly aid the empire during these turbulent times."

"Cough, cough. Having said all this, my proposal is that we attempt to leave through the entrance leading to the Crimson Sun Empire. I suspect that no one would expect us to boldly venture deep into enemy territory."

"In conclusion, I feel that my seemingly mad proposal is, in fact, a wise decision."

Yu Yuan spoke with fervor.

The room fell silent, everyone stunned by his unconventional proposal.

It was clear that the entrance back to the empire was near, yet he proposed the exact opposite: to venture into the most treacherous depths of the forbidden area and exit through the passage leading to the Crimson Sun Empire.

The empire had opened a small portion of the forbidden area for the younger generation to train because it was the safest region.

The depths of the forbidden area were no laughing matter. The divine force there was even more volatile and unpredictable, teeming with greater dangers, and it was entirely possible they might run into scouts from the Crimson Sun Empire.

After emerging from the entrance, they found themselves within the borders of the Crimson Sun Empire, immediately detected by its scouts. How could the Empire allow them to leave with their lives?

"I'm just putting forward a suggestion. We can all discuss it; my word isn't final," Yu Yuan offered.

"We must deliberate on this matter with great care," Lee Yu stated.

Zhan Tianxiang, with a pained expression, added, "This is too insane. I can't wrap my head around it. I think we all need to seriously consider and reflect on this."

There was a collective nod of agreement from the group.

...

The Moon Shard, embodied by a naive girl in white, with emerald green eyes, spoke up softly, "Yu Yuan has killed him."

The last two Moonfiends stood with expressionless faces, their eyes deep and shadowy, awaiting her command.

"From the moment he swung his first sword, the Moonfall Sanctuary became a prison. No one can enter from the outside, and we can't leave from the inside," the girl in white gazed towards the direction of Yu Yuan and his companions. "Only with his death and the dissolution of the sword spirit can the binding array be broken."

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