538: The lineage of the Primordial Moon God!

"It's him. To think he has awakened as well..."

Seeing this person, Can Xiu's pupils contracted slightly as he murmured in a low voice, his tone laced with complexity.

When Xuanji saw this handsome man, a flicker of surprise crossed her cold eyes, followed by a slight frown, as if she were not pleased to see him.

"Splendid, truly splendid."

The handsome man clapped and chuckled, his voice clear and pleasant as his gaze fell upon Ye Xuan.

"I have long heard of the illustrious reputation of the Ziwei Star Lord, Ye Xuan. Seeing you today, you truly live up to your name. This display of Chaos Emperors Might has already captured several parts of Tai Hao's True Intent. No wonder my sister Xuanji, whom I have devotedly waited for throughout the ages, looks upon you with such regard."

His words sounded like praise, but the phrases 'Tai Hao's True Intent' and 'devotedly waited for throughout the ages' carried a condescending tone of appraisal.

He was implying that Ye Xuan was merely basking in Tai Hao's reflected glory, that Xuanji's true love was Tai Hao and not Ye Xuan at all, and that even if she stood by his side now, it was only because of her affection for the one he resembled.

Furthermore, his words unabashedly revealed his designs on Xuanji.

Ye Xuan's expression remained unchanged. He looked at him calmly, not angered by his words, and simply asked indifferently, "Who are you?"

The handsome man smiled slightly and performed an ancient salute with an elegant posture, his movements flawlessly perfect. "I am Yue Wuya, a direct descendant of the Primordial Moon God Lineage. In terms of origin, Xuanji and I share the same source. Moreover, I am her betrothed fiancé, arranged since before we were born."

Fiancé!

These words exploded like a clap of thunder within the hall.

Even the Imperial Descendants who had been intimidated by Ye Xuan's pressure showed looks of astonishment; clearly, they were unaware of this matter.

Can Xiu also looked surprised and turned toward Xuanji.

Clearly, even as Xuanji’s elder brother, he was not unaware of this matter.

Xuanji's face darkened, and she shouted coldly, "Yue Wuya! Cease your nonsense! That was merely a joke shared between my Father Emperor and your elders; there was never a formal engagement! Since when does my marriage need to be decided by others?"

Rebuked by Xuanji, Yue Wuya did not get angry. Instead, he looked at her affectionately, his tone carrying a hint of doting and helplessness. "Xuanji, I know this is difficult for you to accept right now, but the Primordial Covenant still stands. The Moon God and the Ancient Heavenly Court have been on good terms for generations. We are both the most outstanding inheritors of the Great Dao of Moonlight; we are a match made in heaven. You are simply being deceived by someone's superficial appearance for the time being."

As he spoke, his gaze turned back to Ye Xuan. Although he still wore a smile, it didn't reach his eyes, which instead emitted a piercing coldness. "Star Lord Ye, I originally had no wish to interfere in the matter between you and Xuanji."

"But if you are sensible, you should know when to back down. Xuanji's status is not something a person like you—rising from the Lower Realm and relying on Tai Hao's Legacy—can ever hope to match. Forcing this will only bring total destruction upon you and your Ziwei Star Domain."

A threat! A blatant threat!

Not only did Yue Wuya bring up the so-called engagement, but he also directly used his influence to suppress others, pointing out Ye Xuan's origins.

He even used the Moon God Lineage behind him and the potential disasters they could bring as a threat.

In an instant.

The atmosphere in the hall grew tense once again.

Yue Wuya's appearance, along with the strength and background he displayed, allowed the Imperial Descendants who had been suppressed by Ye Xuan to feel a flicker of hope once more.

Listening to Yue Wuya's words, Ye Xuan's face remained calm, but a very faint trace of mockery flickered in his eyes.

Ignoring Yue Wuya's threat, he turned to look at Xuanji and asked in a peaceful tone, "Xuanji, how do you wish to deal with this person?"

He didn't ask if there was truly an engagement, nor did he care about the threats; he simply asked for Xuanji's stance.

Looking at Ye Xuan's calm face, the irritation Xuanji felt due to Yue Wuya's appearance instantly subsided.

Her cold gaze fixed on Yue Wuya, and her voice was firm and decisive as it echoed through the hall.

"Yue Wuya, I have absolutely no connection to you. Not in the past, not now, and certainly not in the future!"

"My Dao and my heart are mine to choose. If you continue to pester me, do not blame me for disregarding the ties between our two lineages!"

With that, she even took a step forward to stand side-by-side with Ye Xuan. Moonlight flowed naturally around her, faintly blending with Ye Xuan's chaos qi, making her stance unmistakably clear.

Upon hearing this, the smile on Yue Wuya's face finally crumbled.

As he looked at Ye Xuan and Xuanji standing together, especially Xuanji's merciless rejection and her unreserved protection of Ye Xuan, a flicker of twisted jealousy and hatred flashed in his eyes.

"Good, very good..."

Yue Wuya took a deep breath, his handsome face appearing as if covered by a layer of frost.

"Since you refuse to realize your error, do not blame me for purging the lineage in the name of the Primordial Covenant to maintain the purity of the Moon God Bloodline!"

The pure Moonlight Dao Rhythm surrounding him began to turn sharp. An aura far more terrifying than that of Chi Liao, Zhan Wuji, and the others slowly rose, locking onto Ye Xuan.

Yue Wuya's killing intent was laid bare. That sharp Moonlight Dao Rhythm was like an unsheathed cold blade cutting through the Void Realm. The temperature in the entire Hall of Supreme Clarity plummeted, as if he were ready to strike at any moment.

As a direct descendant of the Ancient Moon God, his strength was unfathomable, far beyond that of Imperial Descendants like Chi Liao or Zhan Wuji. Unleashing his power in anger now, his might was even more staggering.

Can Xiu's expression changed upon seeing this. After all, no matter who won, it would be troublesome. He was about to speak and stop them; regardless of the outcome, it was definitely not his wish for the Moon God Lineage and the Heavenly Court to completely fall out.

However, just as Ye Xuan's eyes turned cold and he prepared to strike and dismiss this noisy love rival, a cool and soft hand gently pressed against his arm.

Ye Xuan turned his head and met Xuanji's cold yet determined eyes.

"Ye Xuan, let me do it."

Xuanji's voice was calm and steady, yet it carried an unquestionable resolve.

"This is an old grudge between me, him, and the Moon God Lineage. It should be settled by my own hands. If I am no match for him, it won't be too late for you to step in."

She was very confident, a confidence born from absolute trust in her own strength.

Her title as the number one expert in the Land of Heavenly Origin was not for show.

Eons of secluded cultivation and her unique understanding of the Great Dao of Moonlight gave her enough confidence to face any struggle against those of the same origin.

Seeing the persistence in her eyes, Ye Xuan nodded slightly and restrained his surging chaos qi.

He respected her choice and believed in her strength.

He took half a step back, leaving the opportunity to Xuanji, but his aura remained locked onto Yue Wuya. Should anything happen to Xuanji, he would strike with thunderous force without hesitation.

Seeing Ye Xuan back down, a flicker of disdainful mockery flashed in Yue Wuya's eyes, but it was overshadowed by an anger at being belittled.

He hadn't expected Xuanji to choose to fight him herself, nor that Ye Xuan would step aside so submissively. It made him feel as though he were being looked down upon.

"Xuanji, are you really going to fight me in the end?"

Yue Wuya's tone carried a hint of heartache.

"Is it worth it for an outsider?"