Chapter 0748: Subduing the Star Lord

Chapter 0748: Taming the Star Lord

After the Evil Shadow was captured, the Darkmoon Wilderness became quiet once more.

Qin Yun hid in a cave, and his wounds slowly mended.

When he stepped out of the cave, it was noon.

The sun blazed mercilessly, and the dense fog that once filled the Darkmoon Wilderness had completely dissipated.

This was because the *false moon* had been destroyed.

As soon as the Evil Shadow entered, he sensed the powerful dark energy within the *false moon* and proceeded to destroy both it and the evil shadow within.

"The Darkmoon Wilderness has finally returned to normal!" Qin Yun gazed at the blazing sun in the sky, absorbing the Nine Sun Spiritual Energy with great satisfaction.

"Xiao Yun, the Darkmoon Wilderness has existed for many years. There should still be many people inside," Ling Yuner said.

The interior of the Darkmoon Wilderness was indeed vast, with abundant spiritual energy and rich resources.

The Dao Crystal Jade and Profound Heart Crystal Qin Yun had obtained earlier from Yue You were both found within the Darkmoon Wilderness.

"However, the Darkmoon Wilderness is also very dangerous. After all, the Dark Moon has existed for so long, releasing vast amounts of yin and evil energy. It must have twisted many creatures into demons," Ling Yuner warned.

"Yue'er, does failing to suppress yin and evil energy easily turn someone into a demon?" Qin Yun asked.

"Yes! There’s also another scenario—some can suppress the yin and evil energy but choose to become demons willingly. Doing so allows them to gain power more quickly. If controlled properly, they can harness immense demonic strength," Ling Yuner explained. "These individuals are the most terrifying demons because they keep their minds intact and self-control, mastering the demonic energy."

Qin Yun recalled the opponents he had faced before—many of them were demons who suddenly went berserk, possessed by demonic forces, losing their minds while gaining immense strength.

He himself had experienced something similar, almost consumed by the Dark Yang.

That kind of power was indeed terrifying, but if mastered, it could also be incredibly powerful.

Ling Yuner said, "The strength of the Immortal-Demon Physique lies in its ability to wield such formidable demonic power! As for how to use it, you’ll have to seek guidance from Sister Qi Rou in the future!"

Those who possess the Immortal-Demon Physique are exceedingly rare. Even in the vast Immortal Realm, only a handful exist—and most have already been eliminated.

Qin Yun suddenly thought of Xie Qirou and quickly took out the *Burial Immortal Painting*.

After dripping his blood onto it, a response soon came.

"Xiao Yun, what’s the matter?" Xie Qirou asked.

"Big trouble!" Qin Yun hurriedly told her about the events in the Darkmoon Wilderness and how he had obtained the Dark Moon.

Of course, he also mentioned some things about Yao Fang.

Xie Qirou needed time to process all the information. After a long silence, she said, "Xiao Yun, focus on reaching the Profound Martial Stage first! Leave the Dark Moon alone for now. At your current strength, you can’t wield both the Dark Moon and Dark Yang simultaneously."

"Grand Tutor Sister, the Dark Moon seems very important to Sister Yang," Qin Yun added.

"It is important, but she must have other ways to resolve this issue. Dark Moons aren’t rare, and since she possesses the Darkmoon Martial Spirit, she can quickly track down another," Xie Qirou reassured.

"What about Yao Fang? Do you have any idea who she is?" Qin Yun asked. "She seems to have a good relationship with Mother."

"I’ve guessed her identity. I never expected it to be her!" Xie Qirou sighed deeply. "I truly didn’t realize that your past life crossed paths with hers."

"Then who is she? Tell me quickly!" Qin Yun asked eagerly, bursting with excitement.

"Not telling you yet!" Xie Qirou chuckled. "As long as you're getting along well with her now, that's enough!"

"Don't be like this! I really want to know who she is!" Qin Yun pouted.

"I won't say, I just won't!" Xie Qirou teased playfully.

Qin Yun had no choice but to grumble in frustration.

"Sister Qi Rou, should I stay in the Desolate Moon Realm for now?" Qin Yun was eager to leave.

"Stay there a while longer. Once you cultivate to the Black Tortoise Realm, you'll have the strength to carve more complex mystic runes. You might even find a way to open a passage out!" Xie Qirou said. "Don't be too impatient!"

Qin Yun could only accept this for now, as he had no other options.

After ending the communication with Xie Qirou, he roamed about, searching for a good place to seclude himself in cultivation.

Yao Fang was still resting inside the third bead, seemingly able to directly absorb the power of the Shadow Minion from the second bead.

After a few days of searching, Qin Yun found an excellent spot—a small valley with a stream and a small waterfall.

"A pleasant environment makes cultivation more comfortable!" he thought.

He chose a nearby stone mountain and used the Piercing Mystic Art to penetrate inside, carving out a stone grotto.

This way, the chamber had no visible entrance.

He could come and go using the Piercing Mystic Art, keeping him safe from detection by others.

Qin Yun took out some Mystic Dao Crystals and Mystic Heart Crystals.

"I wonder if these will be enough for me to condense a Mystic Dao Crystal." He examined the two storage bags, then pulled out a small orb.

It was a Soulbound Pearl containing the Star Monarch Rune Soul.

"This is a gift from Sister Yang!" Qin Yun grinned. With Ling Yuner's help, he successfully fused with the Star Monarch Rune Soul.

"Great! From now on, carving star patterns will be much easier!" Qin Yun was thrilled.

As the sole successor of the Sigil Sect, he had inherited many ancient forbidden runes, most of which were StarMoon Sigils—many of them complex and esoteric.

Now that he had fused with the Star Monarch Rune Soul, carving those complex star patterns would just need enough energy support.

Having cultivated the Spirit Starcrystal and achieved lunar spiritualization, Qin Yun had a solid foundation. This would allow him to carve StarMoon Sigils much faster than others.

"Xiao Yun, if you successfully condense the Mystic Dao Crystal, reaching the Black Tortoise Realm will be much quicker!" Ling Yuner laughed. "When you get out, you might already be in the Black Tortoise Realm!"

Qin Yun wasn't sure how long it would take to reach that level.

For others with abundant resources, they'd progress faster.

But his cultivation circumstances were far more complex.

Qin Yun began absorbing the energy from the Mystic Heart Crystals and Mystic Dao Crystals, only to find it incredibly tough.

"Yun'er, are you really using the Nether Solar Martial Soul's power to absorb the energy from the Mystic Heart Crystals and Mystic Dao Crystals?" Qin Yun asked.

"Yes! Your absorption speed is already quite fast, and you're absorbing all nine energies inside! Others would be even slower!" Ling Yuner explained. "Normally, seniors help by drawing out the energy from the Mystic Heart Crystals and Mystic Dao Crystals, then guide juniors to absorb it—that method is faster."

Right now, only Yao Fang could assist.

But Qin Yun called for quite a while, yet Yao Fang remained silent.

"Sister Yao Fang must be devouring the Shadow Slave's power!" Ling Yuner pouted. "She's going to feast to her heart's content!"

Qin Yun also recalled Yao Fang's earlier excitement.

"The Shadow Slave's power is so immense—it'll take her a long time to absorb it all!" Qin Yun sighed. "I'll have to handle this alone!"

Though the absorption speed was slow, Qin Yun still felt excited.

Especially when he sensed nine extraordinary energies flowing into his Mingyang Dao Core, making his body feel incredibly comfortable.

"Having the Nine Sun Divine Core is such a boon! At this rate, those resources will just be enough for you to form the Mystic Dao Crystal!" Ling Yuner chuckled.

Qin Yun's energy absorption was slow, but this had its advantage—it allowed him to proceed steadily, with less chance of mistakes.

Before he knew it, two years passed!

As usual, Qin Yun would cultivate for a few days, then come out to stroll, bask in the sun, or soak in the pool beneath the waterfall.

His appearance hadn't changed at all—he still looked very young. If not for his deliberately sun-browned skin, he would have appeared even more youthful.

"Ah, I really want to get out! There are so many people waiting for me outside!" Qin Yun floated on the water, gazing at the sun in the sky. He hadn't expected two years to pass so quickly—he was just a step away from forming the Mystic Dao Crystal.

Two years ago, he had planned to return from the Darkmoon Mountain Range and find Xiao Yuemei to work together to forge Martial Spirits or Odd Pattern Souls—something that still excited him just thinking about it.

Even now, he still felt the same.

Moreover, he badly needed the Darkmoon Martial Spirit.

"Yuemei must have copied Sister Yang Yang's Darkmoon Martial Spirit. If all goes well, I can forge one with her. That way, my Dark Moon will have a Martial Spirit, and I'll be able to control it more easily!" The thought made Qin Yun smile.

Yet Yao Fang remained silent. If she were by his side, he would feel much more at ease.

Though he couldn't leave, he could still contact Xie Qirou.

Xie Qirou had also informed Xiao Yuemei and Qi Meilian about his situation, so they knew he was doing fine inside.

"Why is Yang Yang still asleep?" Qin Yun muttered.

"Good thing she's still asleep. If she did and started demanding dragon meat, where would you find any?" Ling Yuner teased. "You'd better hurry up with your breakthrough. Once you're out, go catch a dragon from the Long family!"

Qin Yun still remembered this matter.

Long Qiaofeng was his mole in the Long family, utterly loyal to him.

If things went smoothly, he could definitely use her to gain huge advantages from the Long family in the future.

During this time, he had also moved the Crystal Peak into the Demon Star Overlord.

The Demon Star Overlord was absorbing it, though progress was slow.

He hadn't forgotten his promise to Bingxing either. Though he couldn't cultivate together with her, he had condensed many Nine Cycles Celestial Power Pellets! Once he got out and saw her, he could hand them over.

"Back to cultivation!"

Qin Yun walked ashore and had just finished dressing when he sensed something plummeting from the sky into a clearing in the valley.

KABOOM!

The valley trembled violently—the waterfall and stream were destroyed!

It was a massive beast, jet-black with a pair of wings, like some giant lizard. Stretching dozens of meters, it was covered in wounds!

"What's this? Dinner delivery?" Qin Yun grinned, ready to feast. At the same time, a large group of people clad in animal pelts descended from the sky, each drawing their bows and aiming at Qin Yun.