526: Bright Moon True Lord

"Xi Hong, you won!"

A precious carriage pulled by eight heavenly horses cut through the sky, heading towards Xiwu Island from beneath the dark firmament.

One by one, the powerful Cultivators who had been speculating about the celestial phenomenon and the disappearance of Cen Ling Island were startled by Xi Hong's figure.

The contemporary Senior Brother of Cen Ling Dao Palace, Yuan Danzi, died at the hands of Xi Hong, the First Holy Son of Xiwu Divine Hall.

This news, mixed with various rumors about the celestial phenomenon and Cen Ling Island, spread throughout the entire Chaotic Sea.

Some factions originally belonging to the Cen Ling Dao Palace lineage seemed to realize something and finally made up their minds, secretly dispatching envoys from their respective families towards Xiwu Island.

A little over a month after Xi Hong defeated Yuan Danzi.

The dark firmament that covered Cen Ling Island and most of the Chaotic Sea gradually dissipated.

The celestial phenomenon returned to normal.

However, Cen Ling Island never reappeared.

In the western part of the Chaotic Sea, on Xiwu Island, inside the main hall of Xiwu Divine Hall.

A golden, ordinary figure emerged from nothingness, startling Xi Mian, the Palace Master of Xiwu Divine Hall, who was currently handling the various tributes sent by different families.

"Dao Lord."

Palace Master Xi Mian rose and came to the side of Dao Lord Xi Wu.

"From now on, there will be no more Cen Ling Dao Palace."

Dao Lord Xi Wu spoke as if making an announcement.

"Dao Monarch Cen Ling is dead?"

Palace Master Xi Mian's heart filled with joy; the great mountain that had weighed upon him was finally gone. From now on, the entire Chaotic Sea would be theirs for the taking, so how could he not be happy?

"No, Dao Merging Cultivators do not die so easily; it takes time."

Dao Lord Xi Wu shook his head.

Dao Monarch Cen Ling had been suppressed beneath the Divine Bell of Nothingness, sealed in nothingness along with Cen Ling Island.

With the seal jointly set by the four of them, even an ordinary Dao Monarch would be unable to detect it.

They only needed to wait; Dao Monarch Cen Ling, suppressed beneath the Divine Bell of Nothingness, would eventually die completely.

"These are the items sent by various families; they must have already learned a little."

Palace Master Xi Mian asked no further questions, instead handing the Jade Slip in his hand to Dao Lord Xi Wu.

"You handle these as you see fit."

Dao Lord Xi Wu left a sentence and disappeared from the main hall.

Several months later.

Cen Ling Dao Palace never reappeared.

Within the Thousand Island Alliance, Xiwu Divine Hall became the sole dominant power, completely seizing absolute control.

For a time, no one dared to object.

This included factions that were originally part of the third faction, such as the Zhang Family of Xuyuan Island and Qingtian Sect of Junyu Island.

They had originally not wanted to be involved in the struggles between Dao Merging Factions.

Now that Cen Ling Dao Palace had disappeared and Xiwu Divine Hall held sole power, there was naturally no longer a struggle between Dao Monarchs.

Within just a few months, Xiwu Divine Hall completely replaced Cen Ling Dao Palace's position in the Chaotic Sea.

Wherever their decrees reached, none dared to disobey... Inside the main hall of Xiwu Divine Hall.

Palace Master Xi Mian looked at the shadowy figure below.

"Fellow Daoist You Ying, the Chaotic Sea is now completely under our control."

"Next, how should we search for the whereabouts of the South Sea Goddess Hai Ruoli?"

Great Expert Xi Mian asked the Dark Moon Palace envoy who had appeared here once again.

"Palace Master, you can order the lifting of the ban on the Inner Sea."

"Without the restrictions of your alliance, many Cultivators will naturally take risks and enter the Inner Sea to seek Opportunity."

"We can then blend in among them, secretly investigating, which will avoid attracting attention and prevent outside powerful Cultivators from noticing our actions."

Great Power You Ying, the Dark Moon Palace envoy, slowly explained.

"Understood."

"However, the whereabouts of the Goddess of the South Sea are probably not so easy to ascertain, are they?"

Palace Master Xi Mian pondered.

"If that doesn't work, then we'll have no choice but to 'beat the grass to startle the snake'."

"That would be to instigate a conflict between humans and demons in the Outer Sea and Inner Sea, forcing her to reveal herself!"

"That one, known as the Daughter of the Sea, is the protector of the great sea, and naturally will not tolerate such widespread death among the sea's inhabitants."

"How to implement this is up to the Palace Master's decision."

Great Power You Ying, the Dark Moon Palace envoy, slowly conveyed the will of the two Dao Monarchs.

Palace Master Xi Mian nodded. He actually already had a plan in mind, but since the two parties were now cooperating, he naturally needed to ask for their input as a sign of respect.

Both of these strategies were within his consideration.

As for the latter, how to instigate conflict between the Inner and Outer Seas, this was not difficult; he only needed to let a few Mortals die at the hands of "sea beasts" in the Inner Sea...

A little over a month later.

The ban on the Inner Sea within the Thousand Island Alliance was quietly lifted.

Some powerful Cultivators within the alliance harbored concerns, but they did not dare to say much.

With the ban lifted, the number of Loose Cultivators who secretly entered the Inner Sea, hoping to seize an Opportunity, gradually increased.

Additionally, some rumors began to circulate widely throughout the Chaotic Sea.

The rumors claimed that although the Inner Sea was fraught with danger, it contained unimaginable rare treasures.

As long as one entered and returned safely, they could acquire resources that would be difficult to accumulate in several years, essentially getting rich quickly.

As these pieces of news spread, several Loose Cultivators who had gained benefits from the Inner Sea also appeared to give their testimonials.

For a time.

The topic and popularity of the Inner Sea even overshadowed the attention given to the First Holy Son, Xi Hong.

One year later.

Above Fen Hai Island, at the junction of the Inner and Outer Seas, figures came and went. Some emerged injured, their hearts trembling, wanting to dissuade the determined figures, but it was in vain, and they could only leave sadly.

Another year passed.

On Fen Hai Island, a market quietly stood.

As more Cultivators entered the Inner Sea to seek Opportunity, their numbers gradually increased.

A Nascent Soul Stage powerful Cultivator named True Monarch Jian Lu established a market here, exclusively for the exchange and trade among passing Cultivators.

For a time, True Monarch Jian Lu's face blossomed with smiles.

Without needing to risk his life in the Inner Sea, he could earn a large sum, so why wouldn't he?

At the same time.

In the northern part of the Chaotic Sea, on Gui Zhou Island, on Qingyang Peak, inside a secret chamber at the peak.

Mysterious array patterns appeared in the air.

Spiritual Qi swirled, forming array foundations.

Not long after.

A gentle figure in a white robe emerged from the secret chamber, appearing in the center of the array patterns that had manifested out of thin air.

Zhou Liyue's expression was slightly solemn. She reached out, and the array patterns and foundations continuously shrunk, transforming into a stream of light like moonlight, encircling her back, like a Fairy from the moon.

"Congratulations, Third Aunt, on achieving the True Monarch realm."

As Zhou Liyue emerged from seclusion, Zhou Leren's figure quietly appeared, his face showing joy, and he bowed respectfully to the Fairy from the moon.

Zhou Liyue of the Zhou Family broke through to the Nascent Soul Stage.

She was respectfully referred to as True Monarch Jiao Yue by her junior clansmen!

Half a year later.

On Qingyang Peak, Elder Beihai's Immortal Cave, which had been closed for several years, suddenly opened.

Elder Beihai, with a face full of mixed joy and worry, quietly emerged, accompanied by a gently smiling, charming Fairy Qing Ruo.

Fairy Qing Ruo broke through to the Nascent Soul Stage, achieving the venerated status of a Nascent Soul.

"Hmm? Old Qi hasn't come out of seclusion yet?"

Elder Beihai, in a green robe, handsome and compelling, incomparably dashing, with an elegant temperament like a secluded valley's echo, inquired, feeling a bit puzzled. Could it be that Old Qi failed his breakthrough?