C626 The People from the Devil Palace!

Within Gavanas, human cultivators and shape-shifting archdemons moved about openly.

Some archdemons hailed from Godsblight Marsh.

They had come to the Lost Lands to cultivate temporarily because Untamed had forbidden them from staying in the Marsh.

These archdemons engaged in trade with the human cultivators from the seven lower sects and the sects of the Land of Quiescence, exchanging magic items and pills.

The edifices erected by the Skyreach Consortium grew increasingly imposing, and the number of archdemons and human cultivators frequenting the area rose.

Yu Yuan glanced down, his gaze briefly resting on Lin Hanyu's body.

"Gavanas is bustling and flourishing," he remarked, disregarding Weixian and addressing Zhan Tianxiang, "Accompany me further, to Asvetaesi."

"Sure," Zhan Tianxiang replied.

"Do you want to go down and have a look?" the Python Queen, Xu Zixi, inquired gently.

"We'll discuss that later," Yu Yuan responded.

The Sunsilver Throne soared beyond Gavanas, swiftly making its way toward Asvetaesi.

As it neared the mid-lake island, Gold Mountain paused briefly. Yu Yuan observed the island beneath the vibrant miasma, sensing the robust growth of the exotic flora.

He was preoccupied with the so-called secret buried beneath the Yu family's estate, which required the Yu family members to reach the state of Subtlety and explore with their spiritual sense.

He was curious about what lay beneath the estate and also realized it had been a long time since he last saw Yu Cen.

After departing from the mid-lake island, the Sunsilver Throne shrank as it entered Thylethlume.

"I still remember Wei Feng," Zhan Tianxiang suddenly spoke up. "A year and a half ago, I was on my way to Asvetaesi to find you when Wei Feng's Blackfang Legion ambushed me. I nearly died from their potent poison."

Yu Yuan nodded, "Wei Feng has been dead for some time."

"I'm aware," Zhan Tianxiang affirmed, standing atop Gold Mountain and gazing down at Asvetaesi with a dreamlike sensation. "You know, our group of trial-takers represented the Empire's zenith. None of the previous generations of trial-takers from the Silvermoon Empire were quite as remarkable as ours."

The Python Queen, Xu Zixi, reflected with a twinkle in her eye, "Truly, those trial-takers who ventured into the forbidden area were astonishing."

Zhao Yafu was equally moved, "Zhan Tianxiang and I were selected by Shadow's Keep. Yan Lu went to cultivate in the Devil Palace, and Lin Zhuyun became the feared and despised demon."

Having witnessed the tumultuous events at the Marsh, Zhao Yafu and Zhan Tianxiang understood that Lin Zhuyun remained herself—she had not been overtaken by the Sky Fiend.

"You are far from ordinary disciples of Shadow's Keep," Xu Zixi said with evident admiration. "One of you is seen as a direct disciple by the esteemed Golden Elephant, and the other, chosen by the noble Astral Tiger. Your future standing within Shadow's Keep will greatly exceed that of the average disciple."

"Su Yan has also been welcomed by the Abyssal Dawn Sect to pursue her cultivation in Euwrea," added Zhao Yafu.

"And there's Yu Yuan," Zhan Tianxiang said with a wide grin. "Who would've imagined that in just the last couple of years, Yu Yuan would gain such notoriety and earn the moniker 'God of Plagues'? I've heard countless tales of his exploits in Shadow's Keep and across the Sundering Isles. Even without aligning with any sect, Yu Yuan's reputation surpasses both of ours."

"Brother Yu was always destined to stand out," Zhao Yafu remarked, her eyes and expression aglow with genuine admiration.

Her life took a turn for the extraordinary because of her encounter with Yu Yuan. With his assistance, she successfully completed the Dragon Devour, rapidly advancing her realm and earning her place in the trials of the forbidden area.

Her father and grandfather made the most astute decision, investing heavily to ensure Yu Yuan's guardianship over her in the Moonfall Sanctuary.

Yu Yuan lived up to the expectations of Zhao Dongsheng and Zhao Zhenghao.

Following her string of serendipitous experiences in the Moonfall Sanctuary, she quickly caught the attention of the Moonfang Tiger's emissary. After a covert assessment of her abilities, she was taken on as a personal disciple.

Thanks to her, the Zhao family's status skyrocketed, positioning them on the verge of becoming a major dynasty within the Shadowlight Empire.

Zhao Yafu had always been deeply appreciative of Yu Yuan. She believed that despite his modest level, Yu was capable of anything, consistently turning peril into triumph and performing miracles time and again. Over time, this belief had become firmly rooted in her heart, and she was convinced that Yu Yuan would never be at a disadvantage and would always emerge victorious.

"Mr. Yu!"

From below in Thylethlume, Qin Yun's voice suddenly rang out.

Yu Yuan responded with a slight smile and gestured to Zhan Tianxiang to gradually reduce the size of Gold Mountain as it descended.

The residents of Thylethlume, along with the herb slaves, watched in awe as the gleaming mountain shrank, their eyes fixed on Yu Yuan, Zhan Tianxiang, Zhao Yafu, and the others, their faces alight with excitement.

"Hmm?"

Upon landing, Yu Yuan caught sight of Qin Yun and expressed his surprise, "Congratulations!"

During his time in the Godsblight Marsh, Qin Yun had managed to break through to the Spirit Walk!

Yu Yuan, having recently advanced to the Subtlety and solidified his spiritual sense, had only to utilize a fraction of the Soul Forging through Enlightenment technique. With the Third Eye, he could immediately discern the transformation in Qin Yun.

Indeed, Qin Yun had significantly elevated his cultivation level and progressed to the Spirit Walk.

With this advancement, Qin Yun's Lunar Spirit could soar freely, impervious to fire, frost, and the lashings of fierce winds, without fear of drifting too far from his real body.

The essence of Spirit Walk is that the Lunar Spirit can travel thousands of miles yet still retain its connection to the real body.

"I must apologize, Young Master."

Qin Yun was both elated and a bit sheepish. "I lacked the necessary pills and magic items for my breakthrough to the Spirit Walk. It was Gao Qin from the Skyreach Consortium who approached me, generously providing the various magic items I needed for the breakthrough."

Many cultivators, when advancing in their practice, need to make extensive preparations, including having guardians and an array of magic items to support them.

Naturally, Qin Yun had made similar preparations for his progression.

Yu Yuan was taken aback, "The Skyreach Consortium is that generous?"

"Gao Qin mentioned advancing me the resources, with the understanding that upon your return from the Godsblight Marsh, you would settle the debt with the Yu family," Qin Yun admitted, somewhat embarrassed. "Since leaving the Midnightshields, the assets I carried have been nearly depleted in the aftermath of several battles."

Gao Qin approached me with the items just as I was about to make a breakthrough.

I felt it was somewhat improper to accept the magic items from the Skyreach Consortium without first notifying Yu Yuan, especially since it helped me advance to the Spirit Walk realm.

"Don't worry about it. Your ascension to the Spirit Walk realm is a blessing for both you and the Yu family!" Yu Yuan reassured me with a dismissive wave of his hand.

In the current Shadowlight Empire, being at the Spirit Walk realm signified the pinnacle of combat power!

Aside from the emperor of the Shadowlight Empire and the head of the Yan family, none of the other major families, including the Su, Lin, Van, and Fan families, had a Spirit Walk cultivator in their ranks.

Qin Yun's entry into the Spirit Walk realm, coupled with his willingness to serve as a loyal retainer, meant he could be considered a counselor for the Yu family.

Having a Spirit Walk cultivator in their corner was a game-changer for the Yu family, making them a formidable force within the Shadowlight Empire, without even considering the strength of other empires or sects.

The debt of pills and magic items could easily be repaid later on.

"How are things in Asvetaesi?" Yu Yuan inquired further.

"The Yu family is doing well, but Ms. Yuan seems to be facing some difficulties," Qin Yun shared, casting a glance at Xu Zixi, Zhao Yafu, and Zhan Tianxiang. He paused before adding, "A representative from the Devil Palace is in Asvetaesi, causing some discomfort for Ms. Yuan."

"A representative from the Devil Palace? Who might that be?" Yu Yuan asked with interest.

"His name is Mo Yan," Qin Yun responded.

"Mo Yan!" The Python Queen, Xu Zixi, reacted with a subtle shift in her expression upon hearing the name.

Zhan Tianxiang and Zhao Yafu were puzzled by the name, unfamiliar to them both.

"Ms. Xu, what can you tell us about this Mo Yan?" Zhan Tianxiang inquired.

Yu Yuan's brow furrowed upon learning that Mo Yan was causing distress for Yuan Lianyao in Asvetaesi.

He had long suspected that Mo Yan was no ordinary figure, given that he had been allowed to practice within the Crucible of Evil at the bottom of the Embers Sea.

The Devil Palace had sanctioned his retrieval of the Crucible of Evil, and subsequent events had only confirmed Mo Yan's significant standing.

With the Yan family of the Shadowlight Empire being propped up by the Devil Palace, Mo Yan's prominent position within the Devil Palace meant that Yuan Lianyao was indeed powerless against him in Asvetaesi.

"Mo Yan, who exactly is he?" Yu Yuan demanded.

"The son of a Primordial Spirit expert from the Devil Palace!" Xu Zixi exclaimed with a sigh.

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.

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