Chapter 0477: Nether Moon

Chapter 0477: Nether Moon

Qin Yun returned to the formation base and found Xie Wufeng in much better condition.

Hong Yan, Murong Daren, and Cai Xiangjing were all very worried about Qin Yun and Xiao Yuelan. Inside the formation base, they felt occasional tremors, a sign of the intense battle outside.

When Hong Mengshu saw Qin Yun and the others return, accompanied by a beautiful woman, she curiously asked, "Who’s this beautiful sister? Where’s she from?"

Xiao Yuelan smiled and said, "This is Sister Yang, Qin Yun’s old teacher!"

Yang Shiyue politely smiled at Hong Mengshu and the others, greeting them.

Murong Daren and Xie Wufeng also knew Yang Shiyue, but they were curious as to why she had entered the Martial Arts Ancient City.

Qin Yun released a bloodline martial artist from the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron, and with some effort from Xiao Yuelan, they managed to retrieve Xie Wufeng's Lifebound Sword from this person.

Afterward, Xiao Yuelan recounted the events that had occurred outside.

Qin Yun helped Xie Wufeng repair his damaged Lifebound Sword.

Cai Xiangjing, upon learning that Grandma Ling was outside, also wanted to leave, but she knew that the current situation was not suitable for it.

Murong Daren said excitedly, "The martial experts of the bloodline families, the Totem Hall, the Mystic Pattern Hall, and the Spirit Wasteland sects have all been taken down by Yun Bro and Yuelan!"

"Now, those martial experts from the Nine Sun Sect are about to enter the Martial Arts Ancient City. This is great! I, Murong Daren, finally have the chance to show them my highest level!"

"Murong Daren, look at your cultivation level, stop boasting!" Hong Yan retorted.

Murong Daren said, "Once we start cultivating in that pool, we’ll improve fast! As long as I reach the sixth level of martial arts, I can defeat them with one hand!"

Cai Xiangjing frowned and said, "The Nine Sun Sect’s disciples are no pushovers. In the Spirit Wasteland, disciples from the Nine Sun Sect would occasionally appear. They either possess powerful divine abilities, strong bloodline inheritances, or innate totems. The martial arts and techniques they wield are also extremely rich and profound!"

Qin Yun said, "We’re laying low for now. Even if we can’t beat them, we’ll be safe! I’ve got full control of this formation base. Without my guidance, it’s difficult for anyone to enter, ensuring our safety."

Xiao Yuelan nodded and said, "The three main cultivation pools are also protected by array barriers. If those guys from the Nine Sun Sect are really strong, we can just stay inside for a while, cultivate to the ninth level of martial arts, and then we should be able to defeat them!"

Qin Yun smiled and said, "Everyone, I will take you to that cave."

Yang Shiyue supported the somewhat weak Hong Mengshu while transferring her Moon Martial Spirit power into Hong Mengshu's body, helping her recover faster.

Hong Mengshu was also secretly amazed by Yang Shiyue's energy. She’d heard from Xiao Yuemei that Qin Yun was married.

At that time, she was curious about what kind of woman Qin Yun's wife was. Now, she had also met Xiao Yuelan, who was indeed very unique.

For Hong Mengshu, Qin Yun, Xiao Yuemei, Xiao Yuelan, Yang Shiyue, and Xie Wufeng were all full of mystery.

Each had their strengths, and the group had known each other for ages, with strong bonds.

Soon, Qin Yun and Xiao Yuelan led Xie Wufeng and the others into the cave.

Qin Yun was surprised that Xiao Yuelan had mastered the Mystic Piercing Art, helping bring people through the barrier and easing the burden.

Otherwise, bringing so many people through the barrier into the cave would have consumed a lot of energy.

Xiao Yuelan's ability to replicate martial spirits even more surprised Qin Yun. He didn’t expect her to replicate divine abilities too!

Qin Yun suddenly felt that Xiao Yuelan might have also mastered the Heavenly Lion Summoning Technique!

Xie Wufeng said, "I need to toughen up, so I’ll cultivate in the Dao Body Pool."

"I’m going to cultivate the Dao Body too!" said Murong Daren.

Hong Yan nodded and followed Murong Daren into the Dao Body Pool.

In the passageway, only Qin Yun and a few women were left.

"I’ll go to the Dao Heart Pool! I’ve always struggled with cultivating mental energy," Cai Xiangjing smiled. "Since I’m in the Spirit Martial realm, it should help me!"

"Sister Jing, I’m coming with you!" Hong Mengshu hurriedly followed Cai Xiangjing.

In the passageway, only Qin Yun, Xiao Yuelan, and Yang Shiyue remained.

"Teacher Yang, you two can go into the Dao Origin Pool. Xiao Yun needs to talk to you," Xiao Yuelan opened the door to the Dao Origin Pool and said softly.

Yang Shiyue frowned a little before stepping into the Dao Origin Pool.

"Xiao Yun, should I leave?" Xiao Yuelan smiled.

"No way!" Qin Yun smiled, pulling Xiao Yuelan inside and closing the door.

Yang Shiyue looked at the Dao Origin Pool, gently touching the clear pool water with her hand, feeling a special energy.

"What’s on your mind?" Yang Shiyue looked at the pool and smiled. "I’m itching to jump in and try it!"

Qin Yun's expression suddenly turned extremely serious. "Teacher Yang..."

"It’s been ages since I left Hua Ling Martial Academy. Just call me Sister Yang now," Yang Shiyue smiled gently.

"Sister Yang... have you had any weird dreams lately?" Qin Yun asked seriously.

Xiao Yuelan was puzzled by the question and didn’t understand why Qin Yun was asking this.

Yang Shiyue, upon hearing this, frowned a little and walked back and forth near the pool.

The old lady from Guanghan Palace had also told her to ask this question.

"Yes... but I can’t recall the details. They’re hazy and... a little scary!" Yang Shiyue took a deep breath after speaking.

Qin Yun pulled out a black bead and gave it to Yang Shiyue.

"That’s the Black Martial Soul!" Xiao Yuelan exclaimed in surprise. "Xiao Yun, where did you get this?"

"It’s a bit of a story..." Qin Yun began recounting his experiences since entering the Ancient Garden, which completely shocked Xiao Yuelan and Yang Shiyue.

They’d often heard tales of Qin Yun’s adventures in Moon Mystic Valley, and just hearing his stories was thrilling.

But what they were most curious about was what had happened when Qin Yun entered the Ancient Garden and why he had come out early.

"A past life... does that really exist?" Yang Shiyue looked at the bead in her hand, somewhat incredulous.

"Sister Yang, you’ve got the Purple Moon Martial Spirit now. What would happen if you fused with the Black Moon Martial Spirit?" Xiao Yuelan asked curiously. "That’s the Martial Spirit your mother left you—it’s got to be useful!"

Yang Shiyue was overwhelmed—this was all so sudden.

Qin Yun glanced at Xiao Yuelan, suddenly feeling that she must know some secrets but hadn’t revealed them.

"Xiao Yun, help me fuse it!" Yang Shiyue sighed deeply.

"Alright!" Qin Yun had not mentioned the mysterious Celestial King earlier.

Qin Yun took out a mat and asked Yang Shiyue to sit down.

"Sister Yang, um... it’s best if you lift your clothes. I need to fuse the martial spirit through your abdomen!" Qin Yun said somewhat awkwardly. He had initially thought that Yang Shiyue would automatically fuse with the bead upon touching it.

He hadn’t expected he’d need to step in himself!

Yang Shiyue quickly untied her belt and lifted her top, exposing a glimpse of her snow-white, slender, and graceful waist.

Qin Yun placed his hand on it and gently massaged, channeling energy to open the soul gate and build the soul bridge...

"Xiao Yun, Sister Yang’s skin is so smooth. How does it feel to the touch?" Xiao Yuelan giggled from the side.

She also knew that Qin Yun had helped Xiao Xuanqin fuse her martial spirit, and the process was quite similar.

"Same as yours!" Qin Yun forced a laugh, quietly cursing Xiao Yuelan for messing with him.

In front of strangers, Xiao Yuelan was cold and radiated a murderous vibe.

But among friends, she was quite playful, both mischievous at heart, much like Xiao Yuemei.

At that moment, she was touching Yang Shiyue’s beautiful face, saying that touching it more might make her prettier.

When Xiao Yuelan entered the East Palace of the Blue Spirit Star Palace, she’d already grown close to Yang Shiyue.

After establishing the soul bridge, Qin Yun said, "Sister Yang, I’m starting now. Just relax!"

Xiao Yuelan immediately turned serious, keeping a close watch from the side.

Qin Yun used the Piercing Mystic Art to direct the bead into Yang Shiyue’s dantian, then through the soul gate and across the soul bridge, finally arriving at the core of her dao pill.

"Sister Yang, you’re currently at the second level of the martial path. If you fuse with the Black Moon Martial Spirit and advance to the third level, you’ll be able to develop a divine skill!" Xiao Yuelan said.

"The fusion is starting!" Qin Yun said solemnly.

"It hurts a little..." Yang Shiyue frowned, and dark energy started leaking from her body.

Xiao Yuelan’s expression changed, and she quickly said, "Xiao Yun, something’s not right!"

Yang Shiyue let out a painful cry, clutching her head and groaning in pain.

Xiao Yuelan hurried over to hold Yang Shiyue tightly, anxiously saying, "Sister Yang, stay strong!"

Qin Yun also sensed a burst of intense energy surging from within Yang Shiyue’s dao pill. What alarmed him the most was that life traces were steadily leaking out from the surface of the dao pill.

"Sister Yang, how are you now?" Qin Yun quickly channeled his Nether Sun Martial Spirit energy into her, trying to calm the wild energy.

"I... I can manage!" Xiao Yuelan also sensed the presence of Qin Yun’s third martial spirit, which was the terrifying Nether Sun Martial Spirit.

Qin Yun carefully examined Xiao Yuelan’s Black Moon Martial Spirit and noticed that its surface bore a totem—specifically, a moon totem!

After a moment of painful cries, Yang Shiyue quieted down, her face pale, and she passed out, cradled in Xiao Yuelan’s arms.

"It’s stabilized!" Qin Yun wiped his sweat and heaved a long sigh. "And she’s advanced to the third level of the martial path. It’s likely she’ll continue to improve..."

Qin Yun looked at Xiao Yuelan and asked, "Yuelan, you stepped in just now, didn’t you?"

"Yes!" Xiao Yuelan smiled softly.

Qin Yun grew even more curious about what Xiao Yuelan’s third martial spirit was. He’d tried to sense it before but couldn’t get a clear read.

Even Xiao Yuelan herself didn't know what kind of spirit it was.

He figured there was one person who would know—Xie Qirou!

...

As Yang Shiyue slept deeply, it was already afternoon outside.

Strangely, in the sky, besides the nine blazing suns, there were also thin black crescent moons, growing steadily, as if they were about to turn full.

Grandma Ling looked at the crescent moons in the sky, her body trembling uncontrollably, and cried out in terror, "This... this is the Nether Moon!"