C1608 How to Explain

Upon seeing Yu Yuan swiftly follow High Priest Reid out of the Plover Realm, a look of concern crossed Mitts' face.

As soon as Reid touched down on the warship's deck, he smiled and revealed that Taishi had suspected Wei Zhuo's deification was influenced by the Great Demon God Beilstein, a fact he openly acknowledged.

Indeed, Wei Zhuo's abrupt rise to divinity was peculiar and abrupt.

The elder powerhouses were aware of a secretive lightning sanctuary deep in the galaxy, zealously guarded by the Devaputra Race, forbidding any trespassers.

Wei Zhuo, not far from reaching supreme status, had not only attained godhood but also crafted a divine seat with astonishing speed. The Thunder Divine Pool had even evolved into an Artifact.

It was difficult for anyone not to speculate whether this wonder was facilitated by Beilstein's secluded lightning sanctuary.

"Taishi isn't foolish. Moreover, Yu Yuan has just met with the old clan leader," Reid remarked, his voice emanating from beneath the black cloak. He turned to address the vigilant Ninth Level Demon Gods beside him, "Show Yu Yuan the proper respect. We will also depend on him in our confrontation with the Origin Realm God. The old patriarch has everything arranged; our duty is to comply."

Suddenly, dark energy surged within the cloak, revealing the true form of a tall, wrinkled old man who tightened his cloak around him.

Instantly, the cloak transformed into a black robe with golden trim, snugly enveloping his frame.

This elder of humanity, with deep purple eyes and a hint of demonic fire smoldering in their depths, was once the Devil Lord of the Devil Palace, preceding Tan Xiaotian.

An adept of the dark arts, he had reigned over the Devil Palace for years until his demise at the hands of Beilstein.

With his fall, his divine seat shattered, and Beilstein granted his remains to Reid.

The Devil Palace's cultivators prized physical fortitude, and given that he was of Primordial Spirit stature, his body retained immense value even after his soul's destruction. Refined with care by Reid, it became his demonic vessel.

Reid refrained from bringing his devilish form into the Vast Expanse because its identity was far too sensitive. Should he parade around in that form, it would be a slap in the face to both Han Miaoyuan and Tan Xiaotian. Tan Xiaotian, in particular, was known for his short fuse. If he ever found out that Reid had transformed a venerable predecessor from the Devil Palace into a devil body and dared to show it off in the Vast Expanse...

He wouldn't spare Han Miaoyuan's dignity, let alone consider the greater good; he'd be sure to stir up major trouble. That's why Reid entered the Vast Expanse so discreetly, leaving the devil body he had crafted behind. It was only upon his return to the battleship that he reunited with his Devil Soul.

"Why does the old patriarch hold Yu Yuan in such high regard?" Mitts, who was quite fond of Yu Yuan, was taken aback. As a rising star among the Outland Devaputra and having ascended to the Demon God Realm, she sometimes waited centuries for an audience with Beilstein. Yet Yu Yuan had been personally welcomed by the old patriarch, which stirred a hint of envy in her.

"He's seeking out the Mondnacht Clan."

A Demon God, inhabiting the body of a dark moon beast with piercing purple eyes, gazed at the crescent moon and spoke, "The Mondnacht Clan, along with the nearly extinct ancient Moon Demons, seem intent on demanding answers from the Divine Soul Sect and the Merchant Association due to Lee Sha's death."

"The Mondnacht Clan..."

The Devaputra warriors on the deck scoffed at the mention. To them, the Mondnacht Clan was nothing more than a bottom-tier group. Lee Sha had been their beacon of hope, elevating their status, but she proved to be foolish. She had recklessly returned to the Vast Expanse, oblivious to the dangers, and even as a foreigner!

In the eyes of the Devaputra Race, even esteemed figures like the High Priest Reid and the Great Demon God Grec wouldn't dare tread lightly in the Vast Expanse, much less with such audacity. They all agreed that Lee Sha lacked wisdom, and worse yet, she had provoked Lin Daoke, whose judgment was even more questionable.

But despite Lin Daoke's shortcomings, his mastery of the sword was unrivaled, earning him the top spot in the Sword Sect.

"I had intended to leave the Oblivion Starfield, but when that youngster burst forth, I thought... let's stick around a bit longer."

Reid, in his human guise, gave a wry smile and signaled to a nearby Demon God. "Change course. We'll head over to the Mondnacht Clan's shattered moon to enjoy the spectacle."

"Understood."

"The Moon Demon Clan is a disgrace to us Devaputras. They've fallen so low that they now consort with the insignificant Mondnacht Clan." Reid's expression darkened. "Our leader once offered them a lifeline, which they rejected. It's truly pitiful."

The Moon Demons, a branch of the Outland Devaputras, were clearly out of favor with Reid.

...

A chilly crescent moon hung silently in the dim starry sky.

"Yu, Yu Yuan!"

Lau Ying of the Silver Moon Sect had transformed the Fallen Star Eyes into a pendant. As she fiddled with it in her delicate hand, she abruptly caught sight of a silhouette and stood up sharply.

She was on a Moonstone Tower, not oriented towards the Plover Realm, and surrounded by several elders of the Mondnacht Clan.

And there were three ancient demonic presences...

"Yu Yuan of the Divine Soul Sect?"

A gaunt elder from the Mondnacht Clan huffed in annoyance at her cry. "This Yu Yuan is the one who received Nie Qingtian's legacy! It's also because of his woman that a rightful divine position for the Silver Moon Sect was usurped, indirectly causing the death of our leader, Lee Sha!"

"Yuefei and Lee Yupan, who share our lineage, were also victims of his actions!"

Whether it was the Mondnacht Clan members or the ancient Moon Demons, all were seething with indignation upon learning that Yu Yuan had emerged from the Plover Realm and was approaching them.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Figures transformed into beams of moonlight, scattering across the Silvery Land, all facing the swiftly approaching Yu Yuan.

They were the ones intent on seeking retribution.

Lau Ying, brought forth by the Silver Moon Sect, felt a sense of helplessness. Upon her initial arrival within the Mondnacht Clan's domain, she had been warmly welcomed by its people.

However, with Lee Sha's passing, the once harmonious relationship between the Silver Moon Sect and the Mondnacht Clan, like stars in the night sky, was abruptly shattered.

Now, she found herself virtually under house arrest by the Mondnacht Clan...

Unlike Lee Sha and Lee Yupan, who were hybrids with Mondnacht Clan lineage, she was purely human and practiced the stellar power of the Silver Moon Sect.

"Everyone!"

Yu Yuan's voice rang out, and he swiftly descended onto the Silvery Land.

He then caught sight of Lau Ying, who looked at him with an awkward expression.

"Why are you here?" Yu Yuan was taken aback. He looked at Lau Ying in surprise. "Didn't Canli invite you to visit the Bright Clan's realm?"

"Don't even start."

Lau Ying glanced at the Ninth Level members of the Mondnacht Clan and the three ancient Devaputra, biting back her words.

Her face bore a clear sign of dissatisfaction.

"Okay, we'll have a detailed chat later." Yu Yuan nodded with understanding, then turned his attention to the group. "Who is in charge here? I've come on behalf of the Divine Soul Sect to clarify the circumstances of Lee Sha's death."

"I am! My name is Heather!"

A delicate-looking woman from the Mondnacht Clan stepped forward.

Her mind was free of any Moon Demon possession, and she possessed the resolute and unwavering gaze that came with Ninth Level lineage.

"Our clan leader, Lee Sha, was slain by Lin Daoke of the Sword Sect upon her return to the vast expanse! We are allies with your sect, yet you stood by as she perished without lifting a finger."

"Don't we deserve an explanation?!"

Heather's voice rose in intensity.

She noticed the battleship of the Devaputra Race drawing near and saw figures emerging along the barrier of the Plover Realm.

Unintimidated, she continued to voice the Mondnacht Clan's indignation, rebuking the Divine Soul Sect for neglecting the welfare of their allies.

"Hold on!"

Yu Yuan abruptly raised his voice, cutting off Heather's protest.

Nearby, in the Epitaxial Realm, the ground began to tremble. The Divine Sword, long nurtured at the planet's heart, responded to Yu Yuan's call and shot forth like lightning.

Yu Yuan's focus, however, was on the Silvery Land atop the waning moon, where he sensed a presence that had no right to be there.

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