Chapter 187: The Birth of the Soul Moon, A Sea of Blood and Tears
“This is…”
Yun Yue landed gracefully, her face filled with surprise. “I thought your claim of being descendants of the Earth Mother clan was just a metaphor. But you truly have a connection to the Eight Ancient Clans?”
She had never seen the Moon Soul Sacred Sect use such a technique a thousand years ago.
But the characteristics it displayed were consistent with those of the Eight Ancient Clans.
“The depths of our Moon Soul Sacred Sect’s legacy are beyond your comprehension, outsider.”
The First Elder’s eyes flashed with a hint of malice, her voice low and menacing. “If we hadn’t been betrayed, we wouldn’t have been reduced to this, forced to hide in this insignificant valley, enduring humiliation and disgrace!”
“But after a thousand years of waiting, we finally have a chance to reclaim our glory!”
With a roar, the ceiling of the palace vanished, revealing the crescent moon above the estate, now almost full, its light shining brightly.
“This—”
Yun Yue looked up, her heart pounding.
An incredibly powerful aura emanated from the Soul Moon.
She had thought it was just a ritual for the Saintess inheritance, but now it seemed to have another purpose.
And…
Something felt wrong!
The First Elder gazed at the moon, her face filled with a fervent light, her arms outstretched. “As long as the Soul Moon endures, our Moon Soul Sacred Sect will rise again! We will unleash chaos upon the Realm of Demons and Ghosts, reclaim everything we lost, and slaughter all who stand in our way!”
Yun Yue was shocked.
“What are you…”
Before she could finish speaking, the moon in the sky began to turn crimson, as if stained with blood, droplets of blood raining down. Just looking at it sent a chill down her spine, a wave of resentment and rage washing over her.
The anguish and fury, the hatred and bloodlust of a thousand years ago, surged forth like a tidal wave. The previously clear night sky was engulfed by dark clouds, thunder rumbling in the distance.
In an instant, a terrifying blood moon hung in the sky.
“Hahahahahaha!”
The First Elder laughed maniacally. “The ritual is complete! The dawn of our Moon Soul Sacred Sect has finally arrived!”
“The Soul Moon…”
Yun Yue’s face paled as she faced the cold wind.
This Soul Moon formation… was actually gathering the souls of those who had died tragically a thousand years ago!
It was drawing upon the spiritual energy and Yin energy of the Lunar Valley, transforming the hatred and resentment of the Moon Soul Sacred Sect into a river of blood and tears!
This wasn’t a Saintess inheritance, but an attempt to resurrect the Moon Soul Sacred Sect from the past!
“This is bad!”
Yun Yue cursed under her breath and unleashed a volley of moon blades, aiming for the blood moon and the First Elder.
Clang, clang, clang—!
But the blades were deflected by a swirling blood-red aura.
Thick blood dripped from the blood moon, raining down on the First Elder, bathing her in its crimson light. A powerful, pulsating energy emanated from her.
“—Yun Yue, the Azure Fox, why are you in such a hurry?”
The First Elder’s head tilted to the side, her eyes glowing blood red, a sinister smile on her lips. “Now that the Soul Moon is complete, you’ll be the first to test its power. Your blood will be a sacrifice to our ancestors!”
Yun Yue’s expression darkened. “You’re insane, First Elder!
This evil technique will cause untold suffering and death! Even your disciples will become fodder for those resurrected souls!”
Boom!
A deafening clap of thunder shook the heavens.
Lightning flashed, illuminating the First Elder’s face, revealing a cold and uncaring smile.
“—There’s no greater honor than to sacrifice oneself for the Moon Soul Sacred Sect.”
She raised her hand and roared, “Yun Yue, the Azure Fox, I will crush you tonight!”
Her giant snake tail lashed out, creating a powerful gust of wind!
Her scales shimmered, unleashing a barrage of blood-red projectiles that filled the air, transforming into a deadly rain of blades, their buzzing sound echoing through the hall.
Yun Yue leaped into the air, dodging the tail, her eyes tracking the incoming projectiles.
Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang—!
With a series of swift movements, she deflected every attack, her feet tapping against the air as she floated gracefully.
She summoned several crescent moons, their light shimmering, and flicked her fingers, sending them hurtling towards the giant snake tail.
Clang!
The moon blades shattered upon impact.
This snake body, formed from the Moon Shadow Secret Art, was incredibly durable!
Yun Yue thought to herself, gathering her Yin energy, effortlessly dispersing the incoming attacks. She spun and struck out with a powerful blow!
The First Elder’s smile remained cold and indifferent as she met her attack head-on.
—Boom!
Sparks flew as their attacks collided, illuminating their faces.
Yun Yue’s eyes narrowed, and her fox tails unfurled, extending for several meters, their tips glowing with a blue flame. They swirled around her, transforming into a fiery vortex, shooting towards the First Elder.
But the First Elder simply twisted her massive snake body, her tail slamming down like a giant axe, shattering the flames.
They both extended their fingers, their energy clashing, creating a shockwave that sent them stumbling back. The palace walls crumbled under the strain.
But the debris was absorbed by the swirling blood mist outside, vanishing without a trace.
“Haa—”
Yun Yue landed gracefully, her hands clasped before her.
She glanced at the sea of blood swirling outside the ruined palace, her expression turning grim. “You’re even willing to sacrifice this palace? You’re truly desperate, First Elder.”
“What does a mere palace matter? I can always rebuild it.”
The First Elder licked her bloodstained finger, her crimson eyes filled with a chilling killing intent. “Don’t worry, I won’t harm my disciples. They won’t hear a thing tonight. And tomorrow morning, I’ll reveal the truth and let them experience the glory of the Moon Soul Sacred Sect.”
“That’s not good news for them.”
Yun Yue sighed softly.
She hadn’t expected the situation to escalate so quickly.
The First Elder’s behavior had changed drastically.
Was this her true nature, or was she being influenced by that eerie blood moon in the sky?
“First Elder.”
Yun Yue’s voice turned serious. “We’re evenly matched. And when Second Elder returns, you won’t be able to defeat us both. And then there’s Tianlu. You’re no match for him.”
“Second Elder is no match for me. And you, Yun Yue, the Azure Fox, even at your peak, you’re still weaker than me now. What chance do you have?”
The First Elder chuckled coldly. “And as for that Lin Tianlu, although he’s somewhat capable, he’s trapped in the Moon Soul Prison. He can’t leave without my permission.”
“You’re saying… Hmm?”
Yun Yue’s brow furrowed.
A blood-red light suddenly shone down from the sky.
She felt a surge of dread and tried to back away, but her legs wouldn’t move. Her body was frozen.
“What’s happening to me…?”
Her vision blurred, her arms falling limply to her sides, her body swaying.
The First Elder laughed triumphantly. “You thought you could resist my Blood Soul Dream Fusion technique?!”
She manipulated the swirling blood mist, forming crimson chains that shot towards Yun Yue, binding her limbs tightly.
“I’ll devour your soul, leaving only an empty shell. Then you’ll become a loyal servant of the Moon Soul Sacred Sect—”
“—How rude.”
A weary voice interrupted her.
“Hmm?!”
The First Elder’s expression turned grim, her gaze fixed on Yun Yue.
The fox woman seemed to have regained some control, her head tilted slightly, a weak smile on her pale face. “I’ve already pledged my loyalty to Tianlu. I have no interest in staying in this desolate valley.”
“…Yun Yue, the Azure Fox. Truly extraordinary. Even the Blood Soul Dream Fusion technique has little effect on you.”
The First Elder’s smile turned cold. “It seems I underestimated you.”
“It did have some effect. I’m quite dizzy and sleepy. I’ll probably need a long nap afterwards.”
Yun Yue strained against the blood-red chains, breaking free. Her eyes narrowed. “But it’s not enough to stop me.”
Hum
Two figures suddenly appeared above the altar.
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