282: Star Moon Island

In a blink of an eye, half a year had passed!

Countless forces flocked to Moon Lake, heading towards Star Moon Island, the location of Star Moon Grotto-heaven.

Some had even set off half a year earlier, so much so that many forces now couldn't find inns and could only reside in some wilderness areas on Star Moon Island. Of course, those with better conditions would bring palace-like Grotto-heaven Sacred Weapons.

Besides the forces from Eternal Continent being attracted, forces from the Myriad Races also quietly arrived. Back when the Heavenly Court was destroyed, the Myriad Races had contributed significantly, and coupled with the power of the Lord of Stars and Moon, the Myriad Races naturally wouldn't let the Human Race gain all the benefits.

Therefore, within Star Moon Grotto-heaven, it would be a battleground between the Human Race and the Myriad Races.

Additionally, people also came from the Ancient Land of Dao, but the arrival of these individuals was only known to Peak forces or some ancient forces.

On this day, several carriages pulled by Pegasus arrived.

"Star Moon Ancient City, we've arrived!"

Looking at the magnificent and ancient giant city ahead, Xu Yuan couldn't help but let out a sigh of wonder.

Star Moon Ancient City!

An ancient city with legendary status on the continent, its history can be traced back to before the Dark Era.

The city walls exuded an ancient sense of time and vicissitude, making people involuntarily reminisce.

The entire Star Moon Ancient City was built around Star Moon Mountain at the center of the island. Due to Star Moon Grotto-heaven, the entire ancient city was filled with a peaceful aura. Committing heinous slaughter here could easily lead to being obliterated by special powers.

Moreover, the controller of Star Moon Ancient City, also the guardian of the Grotto-heaven—Star Moon Mansion—was very mysterious and powerful. Even a Great Emperor would not dare to provoke it. There was once a Great Emperor who tried to lay claim to Star Moon Ancient City, and the final result was his sudden death.

"Junior Brother Yuan! The several Venerable Elders are already at the villa in the city!"

As soon as they reached the city gate, a Disciple from Cangwu Academy came to greet them.

"Good! Let's go directly to the villa!"

Xu Yuan nodded.

A Peak force like Cangwu Academy would naturally have a villa in an important city like Star Moon Ancient City. Even if they didn't, Star Moon Ancient City would arrange accommodations for them.

"Junior Brother Yuan, Fourth Venerable Elder asked me to tell you that people from the Upper Realm have descended. As the academy's representative, you might be restricted!"

The Disciple did not leave but whispered.

"Thank you, Senior Brother! This is a Strange Void Flower, I hope Senior Brother doesn't mind!"

Xu Yuan handed a storage ring to the Disciple.

"Thank you, Junior Brother Yuan!"

The Disciple was overjoyed and quickly accepted it.

He did not decline, as he had received such favors several times before.

Within the academy, many Disciples had received favors from Xu Yuan.

After the Disciple left, Xu Chun said worriedly, "Cousin, you still need to be careful. I heard that those who came down from the Upper Realm have extremely strong cultivation. The weakest are all Nine-step Quasi-Emperors, and there are even Emperor Realm existences."

Currently, the Xu Family was no longer that small Family from before. Every piece of knowledge Xu Qing understood would be updated in the Family's Scripture Pavilion. As long as a Disciple reached a certain status, they could learn about matters of the Upper Realm.

Xu Chun had learned about these secrets, which was why he was worried.

"Cousin, don't worry, I have my own arrangements!"

A smile had been on Xu Yuan's face the entire time.

Star Moon Grotto-heaven's renown stirred all heavens. This time, let alone the beings of Eternal Continent, even the Prodigies of the Upper Realm would descend to participate in this trial.

Forces from Cangwu Academy in the Upper Realm also had people descending.

Facing these people, Xu Yuan was not worried. For him, no matter where they came from, he would cut them down with a single sword.

The Geniuses of the Upper Realm were indeed powerful, but he was no pushover. Besides, there was still a cultivation crystal in his storage ring. If he was pushed to the limit, what if they were Geniuses from the Upper Realm? He would still cut them down without hesitation.

His gaze turned to Deng Changyun, who was meditating with closed eyes beside him. The latter seemed to sense something, opened his eyes, saw Xu Yuan, and nodded slightly.

Xu Yuan's gaze shifted to the window, where a hundred-man squad escorted several carriages.

Xu Chun and the others didn't know, but Xu Yuan knew how strong these guards of his were.

All of them were Heavenly Kings, with the lowest being Seven-step Heavenly Kings, and the captain of the guard, who was transformed from a Human Ancestor, was even a Lower Heavenly Monarch.

Deng Changyun had the highest cultivation, a Supreme Great Emperor. If he were truly angered, he wouldn't mind slaughtering everyone during this Grotto-heaven trip.

Star Moon Grotto-heaven had special Restrictions within it. If people died inside, it would be impossible to deduce the situation.

Seeing this, Xu Chun said no more.

Soon, the group arrived at the Cangwu Villa.

"Junior Brother Yuan!"

"Junior Brother Yuan!"

...As Xu Yuan and his group arrived, everyone in the villa bowed to Xu Yuan.

Xu Yuan nodded in response to each of them, then entered the courtyard.

"You are Xu Yuan?"

Just then, a purple-haired, arrogant young man, surrounded by others like stars around the moon, walked over from a distance.

Xu Yuan glanced at him and found that behind the purple-haired young man, there were many people he knew. These people were all from Cangwu Academy, and they all had one characteristic: they were all his defeated opponents!

"From the Ancient Land of Dao?"

Xu Yuan looked at the purple-haired young man and asked.

Upon hearing this, the purple-haired young man's pupils contracted.

Outsiders only knew they were from the Upper Realm, but only the Core high-ranking members of major forces could speak of the Ancient Land of Dao.

Take Cangwu Academy, for example; not many knew, no more than ten fingers, and among the nine Venerable Elders, only the top three knew.

"Who are you?"

The purple-haired young man narrowed his eyes.

"Xu Yuan!"

Xu Yuan evaded the question, then cupped his hands to the purple-haired young man and walked towards the council hall.

Before entering the Tongtian, he didn't want to conflict with these Upper Realm individuals, which was why that sentence made the other party wary.

Seeing this, the purple-haired young man did not stop him.

The group of Prodigies behind him, seeing this, widened their eyes. They knew what this lord was here for!

"Interesting!"

He looked at a Core Disciple from Cangwu Academy behind him.

"Do you know Xu Yuan's background?"

"Replying to Young Master, it is said he comes from a declining Emperor Family called Xuanhuang Xu Family, but I have consulted ancient texts and have never heard of this Family!"

The Disciple who was addressed was delighted and quickly replied.

Upon hearing this, the purple-haired young man frowned and said no more.

Although he was arrogant, he wasn't a fool. The Lower Realm also hid many ancient forces, and some of these forces were ones that even his Family behind him would not dare to offend.

How could Xu Yuan, who could utter those four words, be from a mere small Emperor Family? In his opinion, it was just a small trick by the other party.

In a short while, the purple-haired young man's figure appeared deep within the villa, arriving at a quiet and peaceful courtyard.

"Have you met that Saint Eyes Wielder?"

As soon as he entered the door, he encountered a richly dressed young man with golden pupils.

"I have!" The purple-haired young man nodded, "This person is somewhat interesting!"

"Oh? Is he very strong?" The golden-eyed young man asked.

"No! We didn't fight!" The purple-haired young man shook his head.

"What?"

The golden-eyed young man looked at the purple-haired young man with surprise. He knew too well what kind of personality the latter had.

"That Xu Yuan's identity is not simple; he actually knows about the Ancient Land of Dao!"

The purple-haired young man didn't care about the golden-eyed young man's expression.

"No wonder!" The golden-eyed young man understood upon hearing this, "Well, never mind! Anyway, this Young Master is only here for the Legacy within the Grotto-heaven. Matters of the Lower Realm don't concern me much!"

People of the Lower Realm, perhaps throughout their entire lives, might not even become a Great Emperor, while Great Emperor powerhouses are abundant in the Ancient Land of Dao.

This is also why the Geniuses of the Upper Realm are not interested in destiny. Even if the Fated One is very strong, being in the Ancient Land of Dao, they have too many Heaven And Earth Treasures they can use. The so-called Fated One is merely a catalyst for a certain legend.

However, throughout history, hundreds of Fated Ones have entered the Ancient Land of Dao, but only two or three have reached the end and become an overlord!