192: Chapter 192 Conspiracy.

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Cangxuan Divine Territory.

Lingxiao Ancient Clan Spirit Garden Core.

Xiao Yu stood beside Chu Ran, his expression carrying a hint of yearning and enthusiasm for the star sea, still incessantly sorting out the complex landscape of the star sea for Chu Ran.

Chu Ran listened quietly, his fingertips lightly brushing his sleeve as his mind rapidly processed the information Xiao Yu provided. Before long, he had clarified the power divisions and Realm systems of this star sea. However, a ripple of surprise arose in his heart—the complexity of this star sea was several times more intricate than he had previously anticipated.

From the division of Star Domains and territories to the balance of power across the entire star sea; from the Moon Radiance Realm Deities who ruled over a region to the Sun Rise Realm Divine Lords who stood at the Peak of the star sea; from the Rotating Moon Gods who held power in turns to the even more prestigious Rotating Sun Gods, the hierarchy was strictly layered.

There were also various Divine Official positions corresponding to the first to ninth tiers of Godheads, each with their own duties, forming a vast and complex network.

The two major theocratic systems, the God of Sky Patrol and the Gods Who Grasp the Heavens, stood in opposition, controlling the order of the star sea. Besides the Human Race, countless strange alien races occupied every corner of the star sea, thriving and multiplying.

This star sea could truly be described as having thousands of species, incredibly complex.

Within it lay endless opportunities and dangers, and the division of combat power was clear and straightforward.

Mythical Grade Spirit Beasts corresponded to the combat power of Moon Radiance Realm Deities, while those who could contend with the supreme Sun Rise Realm Divine Lords were the legendary Ember Grade Divine Beasts.

Within the Cangtian Star Domain, a Sun Rise Realm Divine Lord or an Ember Grade Divine Beast had never appeared, but in many extraterrestrial Star Domains within the star sea, such existences were not rare. This point was precisely the core reason for the massive disagreement within the Cangtian Star Domain regarding the opening of the Domain Gate.

Some Moon Gods urgently advocated for connecting with other Star Domains as soon as possible. They believed that only by doing so could the deities of the Cangtian Star Domain, who were already stuck at the Peak of the Yuehuang Realm, find an Opportunity for a Breakthrough to step into that legendary Sun-Day Realm.

However, a small portion of Moon Gods maintained a wait-and-see attitude. They were deeply concerned, feeling that with the current strength of the Cangtian Star Domain, even if they entered the star sea, they would have no say at all. If the outside world was not as kind and friendly as Heavenly Control Divine Lord claimed, the Cangtian Star Domain would surely become prey carved up by various forces, falling into eternal damnation.

Originally, among the eight great Moon Gods, six had already nodded in agreement to open the Domain Gate. Only the Tianquan Moon Deity and the Supreme Harmony Moon God remained unyielding, resolutely opposing it!

The reason for the Tianquan Moon Deity's opposition was simple—the Tianquan Divine Territory he governed was closest to the Star Domain's Boundary Gate. Once a change occurred outside, the Tianquan Divine Territory would be the first to be swept by the flames of war. This concern kept him from relenting even to the death.

But if it were only the Tianquan Moon Deity opposing, the other six Moon Gods could simply ignore his opinion and forcibly open the Domain Gate...

Yet, it just so happened that the Supreme Harmony Moon God also stood on the opposing side. He was the only powerhouse in the Cangtian Star Domain to reach Yuehuang Realm Perfection after Meng Chen. His cultivation was unparalleled in the Star Domain, and his attitude was enough to sway the overall situation.

It was precisely through the repeated persistence and defiance of these two Moon Gods that the Cangtian Star Domain had managed to avoid completely opening the Domain Gate until now...

However, some powerful Divine Lords could use certain means to enter the Star Domain through Void Rifts...

Heavenly Control Divine Lord had entered during the time when the Demon Race invaded the Cangtian Star Domain...

But...

At that time, he helped the Cangtian Star Domain repel the invading Demon Race...

Furthermore, he did not engage in any other excessive behavior, merely persuading several Moon Gods, stating that the Boundary Gate should be opened to communicate more with other Star Domains, as isolation would prevent progress...

And to this day, they have still not completely opened the Boundary Gate...

"If you ask me, we should have listened to Heavenly Control Divine Lord and opened the Domain Gate early to communicate and interact well with other Star Domains!" Xiao Yu clenched his fists, his tone full of urgency and agreement, his eyes flashing with a desire for a Breakthrough:

"If we could have the honor of comprehending Divine Skills with a powerhouse like Heavenly Control Divine Lord, perhaps before long, our Cangtian Star Domain would give birth to its first Sun Rise Realm Divine Lord!"

Hearing this, Chu Ran slowly rubbed a cold token in his palm, a cold sneer of mockery flashing in his eyes. His tone was flat but carried a sharp, piercing insight: "Why do you think that in a situation where strength is completely unequal, the other party would communicate well with you for no reason? What is the point of such a gesture of goodwill? Is it to fatten you up before taking a bite?"

After saying this, Chu Ran raised his hand and displayed the token in his hand to Xiao Yu. On the token, the two characters "Heavenly Control" were ancient and vigorous, exuding a grim pressure.

Xiao Yu's gaze fell on the token. The moment he saw those two characters clearly, his whole body stiffened. The enthusiasm on his face instantly froze, his pupils shrank, and his voice couldn't help but tremble: "You... this token of the Heavenly Control Divine Lord, where did you get it from?"

Chu Ran looked up and calmly pointed in the direction of the region border, his tone calm and steady: "Left behind by those extraterrestrial Yao Beasts that have invaded repeatedly."

"What?!" Xiao Yu suddenly took a step back, his face full of disbelief. His complexion instantly turned pale, and he muttered to himself, "How is this possible..."

"I once met a remnant soul fragment of a Divine Lord who also came from an extraterrestrial Star Domain. I imagine that leaping between Star Domains must consume a great deal of Origin energy." Chu Ran's eyes were deep as he slowly stated his deduction. "This Heavenly Control Divine Lord went to great lengths to persuade you to open the Domain Gate. I guess he simply didn't have the ability to wipe out the eight of you Moon Gods at once back then. Otherwise, he would never have wasted a single word on you."

"Impossible!" Xiao Yu shook his head violently, still unwilling to believe it, his voice carrying a hint of panic: "He clearly repelled the invading Demon Race with a wave of his hand back then. His strength was so formidable, how could he not be able to do it..."

"Is there a possibility..." Chu Ran looked at his panicked appearance, a sigh of helplessness rising on his face, but his tone was as cold as ice: "That he and those Demon Race members were part of the same group all along."

These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Xiao Yu's ears. He trembled violently, his back instantly soaked in endless cold sweat. A chill rushed from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head, and his hair stood on end.

Xuan Feng, who had been listening in silence, also widened his eyes in shock, his face full of horror, and his breath hitched.

"But... but if we let the Demon Race invade, even if they couldn't completely destroy the Cangtian Star Domain, we would at least lose a third of our foundation!" Xiao Yu's voice trembled, still unable to grasp the key point: "Why would he give up this Opportunity to heavily damage us?"

Chu Ran's gaze was profound, and each word was powerful and resonant: "Even if the Demon Race forcibly entered, they couldn't completely destroy the Star Domain. And the massive loss of the Star Domain's Spiritual Qi foundation would be of no benefit to Heavenly Control."

"Destruction was not his goal; annexation was!"

As the last sentence fell, the Spirit Garden core instantly became deathly silent, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.

The two Moon Gods, Xiao Yu and Xuan Feng, froze in place, their faces as pale as paper. They fell into deep thought, and the more they thought, the more terrified they became. A bone-chilling cold swept through their entire bodies.

If they had truly believed Heavenly Control's sweet words back then and rashly opened the Domain Gate, the current Cangtian Star Domain would likely have already become his possession, at his mercy!

The strength of the eight Moon Gods could barely gain a foothold in the star sea, but once targeted by a top-tier Divine Lord of the Sun-Day Realm and viewed as a meal, they would be no different from fish on a chopping block!

Moreover, in recent years, the frequency of Demon Race invasions has been increasing, and the offensives have become more intense. Connecting all the signs makes one feel a bit terrified upon closer reflection—

Could all of this be the conspiracy of Heavenly Control Divine Lord?

If that were truly the case, the Cangtian Star Domain's ability to survive safely to this day was entirely thanks to the repeated persistence of the Supreme Harmony Moon God, Han Jing!

It's just that Han Jing was a bit strange. Every time the eight Moon Gods met for discussion, he was always silent until the very end before speaking. His mind seemed completely elsewhere, and the sentence he said most often, over and over, was always:

"I am waiting for someone."

This doubt had lingered in Xiao Yu's heart for a long time. He could never understand who this Supreme Harmony Moon God, whose cultivation was unparalleled in the Star Domain...

...was actually waiting for.

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"The Supreme Harmony Moon God Han Jing you mentioned is the Person in Charge of the Cangtian Star Domain now, right?" Chu Ran said flatly.

"The Person in Charge?" Xiao Yu was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "The Cangtian Star Domain has no single Person in Charge. Everything is decided collectively by the eight Moon Gods. However, since his cultivation is the highest, he indeed has more of a say, and his suggestions have always been very far-sighted, so we all tend to listen to him more..."

"Very well." A smile played on Chu Ran's lips: "Take me to see him."

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