Fox Moon looked sorrowful and said, "It is all my fault. I mistakenly sent Li Hao down the mountain to assist True Son of Heaven Liu Bang, but I never expected that Liu Bang would foolishly send Li Hao to Xianyang to assassinate Xiang Yu. Poor Li Hao, unaware of the dangers, tragically died at the hands of Xiang Yu, and even worse, he was skinned and had his bones scraped, his soul shattered, unable to reincarnate into the Three Realms, ending up in a state of soul destruction..."
"How could this happen..."
Yun Xiaoxi gasped, suddenly filled with anger. She grabbed the Snowdrift Sword and said, "Master, let's go to Xianyang immediately and eliminate that brutal king Xiang Yu, ridding the world of a great menace!"
Fox Moon shook her head and said, "Little Stream, do not let anger consume your spirit. The death of Li Hao is my oversight. Our Serene Gate has always avoided conflict; we absolutely cannot kill Xiang Yu. Moreover, Xiang Yu possesses the strength of the Starry Sky Seventh Level, and he could ascend to godhood at any moment. We must not take such risks."
With a sigh, Fox Moon looked teary-eyed and said, "You have already lost Li Hao. Little Stream, my greatest concern now is you. You are still inexperienced in this world. In this time of impending chaos between gods and demons, you should return to Serene Mountain immediately and continue your cultivation..."
"Master, I..."
Yun Xiaoxi opened her mouth but hesitated. Her beautiful eyes glanced at Ye Yang and Yan Yao, filled with deep affection and reluctance.
Seeing this, Fox Moon couldn't help but shake her head helplessly and said softly, "Another entanglement of emotions..."
She then turned to Ye Yang and asked, "You are the newly established Qi King Ye Yang, who has fought across the south and north, sweeping away Wang Li's Army and seizing Yanmen County from Xiang Yu, correct?"
Ye Yang stood up and cupped his fists in greeting. "Greetings, Senior Fox Moon!"
"Mm."
With a calm expression, Fox Moon continued, "Though your cultivation is impressive and you are the Lord of Qi, I still cannot rest easy allowing Little Stream to stay by your side. You are in a position of balance against Xiang Yu, who has formidable generals like Ying Bu, Zhongli Mei, and Long Qie. If a great battle breaks out with rivers of blood flowing, how can you guarantee that Little Stream will not be affected?"
Ye Yang replied confidently, "In this war among mortals, I never intended for Little Stream to get involved. This is my battle with Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. Furthermore, as you have seen, I have been taking Little Stream and the princess of Yan around for leisure; I have no ambitions for the world. All I desire is to protect the lineage of my Fire God Clan, ensuring it continues without being oppressed by others."
Fox Moon's eyes brightened as he said, "If Xiang Yu were to conquer the world, what would you do?"
Ye Yang clenched his iron fist and replied resolutely, "I would stand against him, leading the 300,000 troops of the Qi and Yan Region to battle Xiang Yu for the final victory. Xiang Yu is brutal and has repeatedly sought to harm my Fire God Clan. I will never allow him to seize the world; otherwise, I would be ashamed before my ancestors and my master at Hidden Dragon Hall!"
"Good!"
Fox Moon smiled slightly, revealing a hint of amusement. "What if Liu Bang were to battle Xiang Yu and emerge victorious? What would you do then?"
Ye Yang pondered for a moment and said, "Liu Bang is benevolent. Although he is quite cunning, he adheres to principles and will inevitably lose the trust of the world. If Liu Bang were to conquer the world, I would negotiate with him, surrender my military power, and offer up Qi Land to ensure peace in our region. This way, the Common People would not have to suffer needless slaughter, and my Fire God Clan could continue its legacy."
Fox Moon chuckled lightly. "You see things clearly. Liu Bang has ambitions for the world and cares for the Common People; he is truly the one destined by heaven. If so, why not pledge your allegiance to Liu Bang now and help him seize the world?"
Ye Yang shook his head firmly. "Even if I were to surrender my military power, I would never submit to being beneath others. After relinquishing my power, I would retreat from the world with Xiaoxi and Yan Yao, traveling through mountains and rivers while continuing my cultivation. At the same time, I would observe the world. If Liu Bang betrays me, I will surely take his life and annihilate the Liu Clan!"
Fox Moon felt a slight chill as he read the killing intent and determination in Ye Yang's eyes.
"Mm."
Fox Moon sighed lightly and said with a smile, "We don't have much time left. Prepare yourselves. Ye Yang, your cultivation with Xiaoxi is commendable; come with me. Yan Yao, you should return to Qi Land first and wait for our news."
Ye Yang, Yun Xiaoxi, and Yan Yao were all puzzled. Yun Xiaoxi asked, "Master, what is happening? Where are we going? It seems very dangerous..."
...
Fox Moon took a deep breath and looked up at the deep sky. "Xuan Lian has already gathered all Twelve Divine Artifacts; even the Fire God Armor on Ye Yang has been taken away. I have calculated that within three days, Xuan Lian will surely activate the Heavenly Eye. At that time, the Divine Guardian Array will be broken, and it seems that the gods will descend!"
“Heavenly Eye? The gods?” Ye Yang and Yun Xiaoxi were confused.
Fox Moon nodded: “What I am about to say is a legend of world destruction, so listen carefully. Ten thousand years ago, after my master, Great Deity Fuxi, ascended to the heavenly realm, the passage between the heavenly realm and the human realm was destroyed during the War of Gods and Demons. This passage is known as the Eye of the Gods, also referred to as the Heavenly Eye. Therefore, humans who Ascend to Godhood cannot enter the heavenly realm and can only wander between the human realm and the Ghost Realm. The Twelve Divine Artifacts are the keys to opening the Heavenly Eye. Since Xuan Lian has obtained the Twelve Divine Artifacts, chaos is destined to ensue. Once the Heavenly Gate and Heavenly Eye are opened, the gods may descend into the human realm. I do not know how the gods have changed after ten thousand years; perhaps they will become violent and murderous. In any case, chaos is about to erupt in the human world!”
Ye Yang clenched his fists and said, “If many Divine Descent beings come, does that mean… many divine artifacts we have never heard of will appear? If so, wouldn’t we be in great danger?”
“Indeed.”
Fox Moon nodded and continued, “In this world, I, along with Xuan Lian from Asura Hall, Azure Xuan from Hidden Dragon Hall, and Spiritual Radiance from Azure Scale Mountain, have ascended as gods, each guarding a part of the human realm. However, if the Divine Guardian Array is breached by the power generated from the Twelve Divine Artifacts, and if the Heavenly Gate is reopened, then perhaps I, along with Xuan Lian, Azure Xuan, and Spiritual Radiance, will not be able to do much. The order of all three realms will be thrown into chaos…”
“This is bad…” Ye Yang gritted his teeth. “I didn’t expect the consequences of losing the Twelve Divine Artifacts to be so severe. So, what benefits does Xuan Lian hope to gain by opening the Heavenly Gate?”
Fox Moon lowered her gaze and said, “Ye Yang, Xiaoxi, do you know? Originally, there were Six Paths of Reincarnation: Hell Path, Hungry Ghost Path, Animal Path, Human Path, Asura Path, and Heaven Path. The Hell Path and Hungry Ghost Path reincarnate in the Ghost Realm, while the Animal Path and Human Path reincarnate in the human realm. The Asura Path and Heaven Path reincarnate in the heavenly realm. Once the Heavenly Gate is opened, it would be equivalent to releasing the gods and demons that have been imprisoned in the heavenly realm for millennia. Among them, even the Asura God, whom Asura Hall worships, will descend!”
As she spoke, Fox Moon paused for a moment, her expression serious. “The Asura God wreaks havoc across all three realms; he once slaughtered many immortals before being sealed in the heavenly realm. Meanwhile, on the other side of humanity in the Ghost Realm, it was once inscribed on the Three Lives Stone: ‘The destruction of the Heavenly Eye. The one who reopens it will gain favor from the Asura God, unsealing him and becoming his master.’ I believe that’s why Xuan Lian desperately seeks to control the Asura God, collecting the Twelve Divine Artifacts to become king of all three realms!”
……
“It sounds like this really could have severe consequences…” Ye Yang looked at Yun Xiaoxi, who nodded tightly while gripping her Snowdrift Sword.
Fox Moon said: “I have already informed both major sects: Hidden Dragon Hall and Azure Scale Mountain. In one day, we will head to the Heavenly Gate to await Xuan Lian’s arrival. Perhaps we can kill him before he opens it!”
“Alright!”
Ye Yang nodded and said, “I’ll go to the Fire God Clan to inform them about what’s happening before joining you at the Heavenly Gate!
Yun Xiaoxi: "..."
...
Shura Mountain, Shura Hall Master Peak.
Xuan Lian sat steadily on the throne, gazing into the distance.
On the steps of the hall, stone spikes stood everywhere, each binding a dying human. Blood flowed down the spikes and soaked into the soil, staining the entire Asura Hall. The surrounding mountains faintly glimmered with a bloody light as a massive Asura Formation slowly began to take shape.
"Not bad, everything is progressing smoothly..." A smile crept onto Xuan Lian's lips.
Below him, an old man in a black robe chuckled, "Master, if nothing goes wrong, this time the Shura Blood Sacrifice has already collected enough souls. With the addition of the sacred Qilin Blood and the Divine Power from the Twelve Divine Artifacts, we will surely be able to destroy the Divine Guardian Array and awaken the Asura God. At that time, I will return to the hall and become the supreme ruler of the world!"
Xuan Lian replied with a smile, "Ying Zheng, rest assured, your hard work over the years will finally pay off; this world will indeed be yours!"
The old man opened his black cloak, revealing a weathered face—it was none other than Ying Zheng, who had been killed by Ye Yang and Xiang Yu at Shadewall!
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