468: Dark Moon Palace

Not long after Zhou Xiutong returned to the Zhou Family mansion in Thousand Star City, Zhou Dingyang appeared in front of the mansion, holding a Storage Pouch.

The Storage Pouch contained the rewards claimed from the Alliance's bounties.

Although the Zhou Family was now one of the Dominators of the Thousand Island Alliance, Zhou Dingyang never missed claiming a bounty.

The Thousand Island Alliance was the Thousand Island Alliance, and the Family was the Family.

There was still a big difference between the two.

Zhou Dingyang thought to himself, his steps already bringing him to the door.

Just as he was about to step inside, his body suddenly paused.

Zhou Dingyang's expression changed.

He paused for a moment.

Finally, he let out a long sigh.

With an Aura of facing death, he stepped into the mansion... Three months later.

Outside Thousand Star Island, a cyan spirit boat bearing a snake-patterned zhou character command flag appeared.

"It's the Qingyang Zhou Clan's spirit boat..."

When the spirit boat bearing the snake-patterned zhou character command flag appeared, Cultivators at Thousand Star City's port immediately went to greet it.

Before long, several figures descended from the spirit boat.

This was the Zhou Family spirit boat that traveled between Thousand Star Island and Gui Zhou Island, responsible for transporting resources, Cultivators, and other items.

Among them, two young men and women, similar in appearance and age, descended from the spirit boat.

They headed straight for Thousand Star City.

Outside the Zhou Clan mansion in Thousand Star City, the two figures stopped.

At this moment, the mansion's imposing gate quietly opened.

The two figures exchanged a look.

And went inside the door.

Inside the tall gateway, a figure dressed in a cyan-blue robe was already standing.

"Yunxing, Yunqi greets Clan Ancestor."

The two figures stepped over the threshold and bowed to the figure standing in the courtyard, which was adorned with Spiritual Plants.

"No need for formalities."

Zhou Dingyang turned around.

He raised his hand in a gesture, lifting the two of them.

The two were only about thirty years old, somewhat similar in appearance, and both were at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

They were twins.

Because they were born later, they were more than ten years younger than their xing generation brothers, Yunsheng and Yunxuan, but their talent was good.

And currently, the xing generation Disciples of the Zhou Family had not yet grown up.

Therefore, after Zhou Xiutong sent back information about the deep-sea ruins to Gui Zhou Island, she arranged for Zhou Yunxing and Zhou Yunqi, who were interested, to come over.

As for the xing generation Disciples, most were still in the Qi Refining Stage.

In this Chaofeng Ancient Realm, the Qi Refining Stage was merely the beginning of the path of cultivation.

Going out for experience, their cultivation was clearly too low.

"There's still half a month until departure."

"During this time, I won't restrict you."

"You may arrange your own affairs."

"Yes, Clan Ancestor."

The two exchanged a look, bowed in agreement, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, being with an elder brought too much pressure... Half a month later.

Thousand Star Island, at the port.

A spirit boat flying the Thousand Island Alliance flag departed from the dock, heading southeast.

In the room on the uppermost deck of the spirit boat, two figures sat opposite each other.

Zhou Xiutong looked outside, her vision wide.

The surrounding sea area was completely visible.

"Fellow Daoist Haichao, have there been any recent developments?"

Zhou Xiutong's Divine Sense swept over the young figures in the spirit boat below.

She didn't pay attention to the disputes among them.

Instead, she turned to True Monarch Haichao opposite her and asked.

"Is Fellow Daoist referring to the matter of the Great Yu Dynasty's Little Princess and the Dark Moon Palace?"

"Precisely."

Zhou Xiutong nodded.

Since the Alliance had specifically informed her, the Zhang Family must also know.

"I heard that the Great Yu Dynasty's Little Princess was about to become Dao Companion with the Personal Disciple of the Palace Master of Xuandao Palace, but when the good news was approaching, the Little Princess suddenly disappeared."

"The Great Yu Dynasty dispatched a large number of Cultivators to investigate, and only then did they find some clues. The Little Princess seemed to have appeared in Tangyang City of Hanhai Kingdom and should have gone out to sea, so the Great Yu Dynasty sought help from the Alliance."

"However, the Li Luan Sea Region is so vast, it's not easy to find someone who is determined to hide."

True Monarch Haichao said with a smile.

This was also a matter that had recently caused a stir in the coastal areas.

The Little Princess's action not only caused the Great Yu Dynasty to lose face but also damaged the reputation of Xuan Dao Palace.

The impact was far-reaching.

However, this had nothing to do with them.

Therefore, True Monarch Haichao treated this matter merely as idle chatter.

"It seems that the union of these two families as Dao Companion was not by mutual consent."

Zhou Xiutong said softly. She had never taken this matter to heart, so she didn't know the reason behind it.

She had only mentioned it casually today, not expecting such a story behind it.

"Indeed."

"As for the Dark Moon Palace, it seems to have been lurking in the Chaotic Sea for many years, only recently revealing some traces and being noticed by Alliance Cultivators."

"Who knows what schemes they have..."

Speaking of the Dark Moon Palace, True Monarch Haichao's expression became slightly serious.

This was a force not within the Thousand Island Alliance's control.

Not knowing its background and purpose naturally made people uneasy.

Zhou Xiutong nodded gently.

She pondered slightly.

No matter what the Dark Moon Palace's purpose was, as long as it didn't provoke the Zhou Family, she wouldn't care.

The two chatted for a while.

Zhou Xiutong suddenly remembered something.

So she opened her mouth and asked True Monarch Haichao, "Is the deep part of the Chaotic Sea truly teeming with sea beasts and fraught with danger?"

"Fellow Daoist, please do not set your heart on that place."

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Haichao's expression became much more serious.

"In reality, the place we are in, and even the entire sphere of influence of the Thousand Island Alliance, belongs to the Outer Sea of the Chaotic Sea."

"And that deep part is the Inner Sea."

"That place is the lair of numerous sea beasts, with countless powerful sea beasts."

"If one falls into it, it would be difficult to escape."

True Monarch Haichao's voice was solemn.

Although the Thousand Island Alliance did not prohibit Cultivators from the Chaotic Sea from exploring the Inner Sea, the thirty-six families had imposed restrictions on their own clansmen.

They clearly knew the dangers within.

"Of course not."

Seeing True Monarch Haichao's serious demeanor, Zhou Xiutong nodded in agreement.

The Zhou Family had not been established here for long.

Many secrets were unknown.

If there was an opportunity, she would definitely inquire about them.

Zhou Xiutong secretly noted down the matter of the Inner Sea.

At this moment, faint fluctuations of spiritual power were already emanating from the spirit boat.

Zhou Xiutong and True Monarch Haichao looked at each other and shook their heads.

The young Disciples on this spirit boat were all Geniuses from various Void Refining forces.

Naturally, none of them submitted to anyone else.

Now that so many of them had gathered, they naturally wanted to compete.

Among the young Disciples standing scattered, the two young figures with serpent-patterned zhou character tokens hanging from their waists seemed eager to try.

On the uppermost deck of the spirit boat, Zhou Xiutong quietly pressed her hand to her forehead.

The two were still not steady enough.

However, she did not stop them.

With her present, although she wouldn't intervene in the Juniors' disputes, she could ensure that the two of them would not get into trouble.

The spirit boat sped away.

More than a month later.

"Fellow Daoist Zixiao, we have arrived."

A voice transmission entered the ears of Zhou Xiutong, who was sitting cross-legged in meditation.

Zhou Xiutong opened her eyes, her Aura returning to calm.

"Let's go."