The Golden Elixir is A Star, and You Call This Cultivation?
Chapter 1026 - 453 The Terrifying Threat of Taihuang Palace (Vote for monthly tickets!)

Chapter 1026: Chapter 453 The Terrifying Threat of Taihuang Palace (Vote for monthly tickets!)

Ziyuan Ancestor stood outside the canopy of heaven, his expression particularly complex.

"What in the world is this about?"

He was quite puzzled in his heart.

After all, for Star Projection to turn into "woman" was altogether too bizarre.

Star Projection is where the essence of a Sun God resides.

Could the transformation into the word "woman" be something even the Supreme Ultimate Reasoning could achieve?

It was unheard of.

"Could it be that behind the Blood Robe, there is a Supreme Venerable? But who?"

Ziyuan Ancestor wondered.

Then, something occurred to him.

"Could it be... the Moon God Origin Monarch?"

"This move... does seem consistent with the Moon God Origin Monarch!"

"But wasn’t the Moon God Origin Monarch severely injured?"

"Could it be that with Linya Shedding imminent, she wants to flex her hand and show the world that her injuries... have healed?"

Ziyuan Ancestor could only convince himself in this way.

The relationships involving the Blood Robe in the Sixfold Heavens were simple.

He came from the Mo Luo Clan and fell in love with a Moon Maiden.

Therefore, it was very likely that he had met the Moon God Origin Monarch as well.

"No wonder this fellow, when he initially proposed to become dao companions with the Moon Maiden, also... tested me about my thoughts on the Moon God Palace."

With this thought, Ziyuan Ancestor felt as if the doubts in his heart had been untangled.

If the Moon God Origin Monarch had made a move, then surely the Blood Robe would be unharmed.

With that thought, he felt pleased.

"This guy, causing me to plead on his behalf at Black Demon Mountain and lose face, when he returns, I must properly teach him a lesson!"

Ziyuan Ancestor muttered to himself.

Suddenly, he sensed something and a look of joy appeared in his eyes.

His figure vanished at that moment.

When he reappeared, he was outside the Teleportation Array.

The space around him momentarily solidified, and Ziyuan Ancestor looked at Qi Yuan, clad in a Blood Robe, with calm eyes.

"You’re lucky, managing to return alive," he said.

His words were tinged with irresistible joy.

"Ah, old man, it’s too dangerous out there," Qi Yuan said, still shaken. "Once you step outside, there are way too many men condensing, not to mention the shrimp-headed men who spread rumors and slander, utterly indefensible!"

Just thinking about the look in Divine Blood Heavenly Venerable’s eyes made Qi Yuan furious.

It was outright harassment!

"The Sixfold Heavens have never been any paradise, fraught with immense danger. Now you must have realized this, right?" Ziyuan Ancestor said gravely. "Are you still going to be so bold and reckless in the future?"

"Old man, when did you start blaming the victims? Just because I’m scantily clad, should they condense upon me?"

"Hmph, I’m just telling you, a wise man stays away from danger.

With Linya Shedding imminent, the Holy Lands will stir up waves. You should go out less and focus on cultivating.

Bolster your strength to have more means to protect yourself!" Ziyuan Ancestor earnestly said.

Qi Yuan nodded, "You make sense, but... I need to go out one more time. Yuehua Heavenly Venerable has agreed to me, promising that I can marry the Moon Maiden back to Ziyuan Tian!"

Ziyuan Ancestor’s expression grew serious when he heard this.

His previous guess seemed even more certain.

Indeed, behind the Blood Robe was the Moon God Origin Monarch.

"When?" asked Ziyuan Ancestor.

"Shall I find an auspicious day?" Qi Yuan pondered.

"This time, I’ll accompany you to the Moon God Palace," Ziyuan Ancestor said indifferently.

If there was danger, he would be there with him.

Unless the Banner Master from the Ghost Domination Heaven took action personally, no one could harm him.

Even if it were the Banner Master, he would only be injured at most.

And Ghost Domination Heaven didn’t understand what the Blood Robe represented, nor would they likely use the same tactics meant for Black Sword against the Blood Robe.

Thinking of something, Qi Yuan said, "This matter... the Black Demon Abyss won’t obstruct it, will they?"

Although Qi Yuan was not fond of thinking, he was definitely not naive.

Now that Linya Shedding was on the horizon,

the leader of the Five Demons of Ziyuan Tian was about to marry a Moon Maiden from the Moon God Palace.

This inevitably led to speculations.

Were the Black Demon Abyss and the Moon God Palace forming an alliance?

Some might even suspect that some forces within the Black Demon Abyss, like the Wandering Soul Heaven which had been at war with the Moon God Palace, might seek to obstruct this.

When Ziyuan Ancestor heard this, he remained calm, "This matter... is a matter for Ziyuan Tian, others... have no say in it!"

Not long ago, he had gone to Black Demon Mountain to seek a meeting with his mentor to rescue the Blood Robe.

But he was turned away.

He had completely given up on that mentor.

After all these years, had he, Ziyuan Ancestor, ever let down the Black Demon Abyss?

He had entered the Mystic Lands seven times for the Abyss, waging war against foreign races, and reclaiming Black Demon Ancestral Blood for the ancestral lands.

To pave the way for Black Sword, he had four times depleted his vitality to refine great pills.

Not to mention the other things he had done.

Yet when he sought his mentor’s help for the Blood Robe, the mentor wouldn’t even meet with him.

His heart was filled with anger.

"Wouldn’t this offend others?" Qi Yuan cautiously asked, showing great emotional intelligence. "I’ve heard that you and the Abyss Lord of the Black Demon Abyss don’t see eye to eye."

It was no secret among the upper echelons that Ziyuan Ancestor and the Abyss Lord of the Black Demon Abyss had a strained relationship.

Various rumors and obscure facts had spread.

It was all rather bizarre.

For example, one rumor suggested that the Abyss Lord had a preference for male love, took a fancy to his disciple Ziyuan Ancestor, and wanted to behave indecently with him in public, which the Ancestor declined.

Another peculiar piece of knowledge alleged that Ziyuan Ancestor had fallen for his mentor’s wife, harbored illicit thoughts, drugged her, only to wake and find he had made a mistake and ended up with the Abyss Lord instead.

Ziyuan Ancestor’s expression grew complicated as long-lost memories swept over him, "We merely chose different paths and could not plan together.

These matters are trivial. If even your marriage isn’t something I can be decisive about, then there’s no point in staying in the Black Demon Abyss.

Not to mention..."

Ziyuan Ancestor’s eyes revealed a smile.

"Didn’t you say marriage should be a matter of free will? What does your grand wedding have to do with them?

If they are too talkative, then they are not welcome in my Ziyuan Tian!"

Ziyuan Ancestor had made up his mind.

In the past, he had been too weak, always conceding.

Thus, in the Demon Abyss, he was always the one who suffered losses and hardships.

No benefits had ever come his way.

Asking for help from the Abyss Lord this time had snapped the last thread holding his restraint.

He had extinguished all feelings of obligation.

From now on, they were dead to each other!

Worse comes to worst, he could be the second Mo Luo Clan!

"You’re right, old man!" Qi Yuan nodded earnestly, and as something occurred to him, he asked, "Old man, do you have any Black Demon Ancestral Blood? I’m in great need!"

After reaching the eleventh layer in the practice of the Ancestral Blood Technique, Qi Yuan had been preoccupied with attending the Ultimate Reasoning and Discourse Assembly, and his practice of this technique had stalled.

He was very dedicated to the cultivation of the Ancestral Blood Technique.

After all, this technique could enhance his Cultivation Level of the Ten Thousand Paths Martial Gods.

As of now, just based on his Ten Thousand Paths Martial Gods, he was comparable to the Great Ultimate Reasoning.

With the Linya Shedding imminent, he had to enhance his strength in every aspect.

Be it attack-oriented Creation Strange Treasures, Supreme Ultimate Reasoning, or the Ancestral Blood Technique, all had to be put on the agenda.

"Heh heh, lucky for you, lad, I just happen to have some. I’m giving you a bargain," said Ziyuan Ancestor as he waved his hand, and a bottle filled with Black Demon Ancestral Blood landed in Qi Yuan’s hands.

In his heart, he actually felt quite pained.

After all, Black Demon Ancestral Blood was a rarity to him.

He himself was reluctant to use even a drop.

Of course, he also dared not cultivate it now, for if he did, the Root Demon Calamity might descend, and he might not be able to protect himself.

Qi Yuan took the Black Demon Ancestral Blood and said happily, "You’re not a bad guy, old man. When you die, do you want me to find a job for you?"

"Get lost!" Ziyuan Ancestor cursed.

However, after thinking of something, Ziyuan Ancestor spoke with a hint of worry in his voice, "Do you have a grudge with Taihuang Palace?"

"Hmm, what about it?" Qi Yuan did not hide anything.

Since Sister Niujiao knew about this, it was normal for Ziyuan Ancestor to know too.

"I’ve just received news that Taihuang Palace is hosting the Linya Shedding, and it’s not fake news.

This information has been confirmed by several Supreme Venerables."

Ziyuan Ancestor spoke in a low tone.

The implications behind this matter were terrifying.

"It’s a bit tricky," Qi Yuan said, his expression turning serious.

"Hmph, hosting the Linya Shedding is a killing move, especially towards those of the Great Ultimate Reasoning.

If we are not willing to be involved, they can even stir the Star Domain, triggering our Root Demon Calamities," Ziyuan Ancestor said with a not-so-good-looking face.

In past Linya Sheddings, those of the Great Ultimate Reasoning who were unwilling to be involved would also face the Root Demon Calamity.

But in the past, it was presided over by the Unique Temple.

The Unique Temple, located in the Sevenfold Heavens, had limited understanding of the affairs of the Sixfold Heavens and couldn’t easily trigger the Root Demon Calamities of other Great Ultimate Reasonings.

Those Great Ultimate Reasonings had their ways to avoid it.

As long as they perfectly evaded the rules, the Unique Temple couldn’t do anything to them.

In short, as understood in the Blue Star, the Unique Temple was based on "rule of law," with intelligent AI presiding over the Linya Shedding according to rules.

Now, with Taihuang Palace in charge, it has turned into "rule by man."

Rule by man can follow the laws, loosen them, impose strictness, and even self-create new laws or give the green light to some.

If targeted by Taihuang Palace, one had to endure a "blind" punch.

Therefore, the current state of the Moon God Palace was not very good.

Hearing this, Qi Yuan felt only the power of Taihuang Palace, but he was not afraid.

On Vault Star, he had entered the Root Demon Sea; a mere Root Demon Calamity did not scare him.

"So, after marrying the Moon Maiden, don’t get too involved with the Moon God Palace. For the time being, it’s best not to step into the Realm of Sun God. As long as you don’t enter the Sun God realm, the Linya Shedding is far from you," Ziyuan Ancestor advised.

The Linya Shedding is aimed only at Sun Gods.

As a Blood Robe not having reached the Sun God realm, there is no concern.

"Don’t worry, I’m far from becoming a Sun God!" Qi Yuan, who was still at the Purple Mansion stage, was indeed far from reaching the Sun God realm.

But then he pondered, "My grand wedding to the Moon Maiden won’t bring you trouble, will it? Like Taihuang Palace hitting you with a Root Demon Calamity or something?"

"Hmph, they won’t care about such trivial matters.

Even though he’s hosting the Linya Shedding, he still has to abide by the overt rules. If they don’t, would the other Supreme Venerables allow him to do as he pleases?

As long as you don’t kill that guy’s father or provoke him to his face, you’ll be fine!

And, I, Ziyuan Ancestor, am not so easily bullied!"

Ziyuan Ancestor said with domineering confidence.

Each Great Ultimate Reasoning had its pride.

Indeed, the one from Taihuang Palace had the strength to kill him, but he was not a pushover and wouldn’t be easily manipulated by that person.

Relieved by this, Qi Yuan could relax.

Luckily, he had never met the father of that person from Taihuang Palace, he had only destroyed his three thousand realms and wrecked his past three thousand incarnations.

Not a big deal.

"You should hurry back. Ziyuan Daxue is feeling very guilty about your disappearance, saying she should not have brought out the Black Cloud Blood Steed, should not have sworn to the heavens; otherwise, you wouldn’t have suffered such a calamity!"

Ziyuan Ancestor waved his hand, and his figure disappeared from sight.

"Sister Niujiao would feel sad for me?"

Qi Yuan was surprised and decided to go and have a look.

About half an hour later.

Qi Yuan looked at the tearful Sister Niujiao, who was eating hot pot, somewhat speechless.

He saw Sister Niujiao open her mouth, and mushrooms sprayed out into the hot pot.

Yes, the ingredients came from her mouth.

"Oh, Blood Robe, I knew you would be alright.

You’re still alive, come on, have some mushrooms!"

ps: Author’s note with a red envelope!