PNB Chapter 1816 Star Gate
Chapter 1816 Star Gate
After listening to Mingchuan's arrangements, Jinman nodded emphatically: "No problem! If the materials are complete, I can come up with a preliminary plan within three days."
“Have the External Affairs Hall collect the materials at any cost, and the treasuries of the five major sects are also at your disposal,” Mingchuan said decisively. “In addition, inform Senior Lingxu and the four sect leaders that I need to have an emergency private meeting with them.”
The deployment was quickly communicated.
The hidden machinery of Wanchuan Sect, and even the entire Spirit Realm, began to operate with unprecedented efficiency.
Mingchuan stood in front of the astronomical mirror, gazing at the area in the sky that represented the Fallen Star Wasteland, seemingly shrouded in mist, his eyes sharp as knives.
Zhao Hu, hang in there.
Yueyao, Longyin Temple... Whatever you're plotting, this time, it's our turn to make a move.
……
Just as Mingchuan was making intensive preparations, the protective array outside the secluded cave in the depths of the Sacred Dragon Roar Temple finally began to slowly weaken.
The immense yet extremely restrained power of the moonlight receded from the cave like the receding tide.
A vast, ancient, and seemingly timeless pressure silently spread out. Although it was not deliberately released, it caused the several Dragon Roar Temple elders and hall masters waiting outside the cave, including Yueyao, to feel a tremor and awe from the depths of their souls.
Peak of the Fusion Realm!
Master, you've succeeded!
The heavy stone door slid open silently, and a figure slowly stepped out.
Yue Wuyai did not look old; instead, he resembled a middle-aged scholar in his forties, with a handsome face, wearing a simple moon-white long robe, his long hair tied up with a wooden hairpin, and an air of detachment from worldly affairs, as if he were just an ordinary scholar.
But when his deep, abyss-like eyes, seemingly reflecting the stars in the sky, swept across them, everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at him.
"Welcome back, Pavilion Master!" the crowd shouted in unison.
Yue Wuyai nodded slightly, his gaze lingering on Yue Yao for a moment before calmly saying, "You've had a tough time these past years."
Yueyao's heart tightened, and she quickly said, "It is a disciple's duty to share the burdens of the sect. Congratulations to Master on your great achievement in divine skills, and may you live as long as the heavens!"
Yue Wuyai remained noncommittal and slowly walked towards Lanyue Palace, with everyone quickly following.
Inside the hall, Yue Wuyai sat down in the main seat, which he hadn't seen in a long time, and listened to Yue Yao's concise report on the sect's affairs over the years, especially the recent setbacks in the Ascending Cloud Platform plan, the reappearance of Ling Xuzi, and the anomalies in the Spirit Realm.
Yueyao's report was naturally embellished. She attributed the failure of the Cloud Ascension Platform to unexpected factors and the fierce resistance from the Spirit Realm, while downplaying her attempt to fuse with the power of the Demon Abyss, saying only that she was researching ancient secret techniques to enhance the sect's foundation.
She had intended to hide her sordid past, but she was saved by Yue Wuyai's will when she was nearly killed by Ling Xuzi.
If she dared to hide, she would surely be dealt with directly by Yue Wuyai.
Rather than doing that, it's better to play innocent and cover up those dirty past events.
Yue Wuyai listened quietly, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, his face revealing neither joy nor anger.
After Yueyao finished her report, a heavy silence fell over the hall.
After a long silence, Yue Wuyai finally spoke, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable power:
“Ling Xuzi… I didn’t expect him to still be alive, and to have come this far.” A trace of emotion flashed in his eyes, then turned into a deep gaze. “This person is a variable.”
"As for the Spirit Realm..." he paused, "Xiao Yao, you're too impatient."
Yueyao's heart sank: "Master, this disciple only..."
“Devouring spirits and seizing foundations, locking the soul array, merging with the Demon Abyss…” Yue Wuyai interrupted her, his gaze seemingly able to pierce through people’s hearts, “These methods can certainly quickly acquire power, but the hidden dangers are too great, they are easy to suffer backlash, and they will ruin the reputation of my Dragon Roar Temple for ten thousand years, attracting the fear of all the heavens.”
Yueyao's face paled slightly, and she lowered her head without saying a word.
“However,” Yue Wuyai changed the subject, his tone still calm, “things have come to this point, there’s no point in saying more. Let’s put the matter of the Spirit Realm on hold for now. Mingchuan and Lingxuzi have already gained power, they can’t be eliminated in a short time. The priority now is to stabilize the Holy Realm internally, deal with the probing of the other families, and… prepare for the Star Gate.”
"Star Gate?!" Yueyao looked up abruptly, her eyes flashing with shock and disbelief. "Master, you mean... there's concrete evidence of the legendary Star Gate leading to the Upper Realm?"
The other elders in the hall also showed expressions of surprise.
The Star Gate is a legend that has been passed down for countless years in the Holy Domain and even throughout the myriad worlds. It is said that by passing through the Star Gate, one can reach a higher level of world, where there are more complete laws, richer spiritual energy, and a wider world. It is the path to ascension that countless cultivators dream of!
However, the Star Gate is elusive and has only been the subject of scattered rumors over the years, never being confirmed.
Yue Wuyai nodded: "This seclusion was not entirely for breaking through to a higher realm, but more for deducing the secrets of heaven and sensing the energy of the Star Gate. Hard work pays off, and I have indeed gained something. The Star Gate should reappear within the Jiazi cycle, and its approximate location... is related to the Spirit Realm."
"Is it related to the Spirit Realm?" Yueyao's mind raced, and many thoughts came to mind in an instant.
“Exactly.” Yue Wuyai’s gaze was far-reaching. “The specific connection is still unclear and requires further deduction. But what is certain is that the next sixty years will be a time of great upheaval and upheaval in all realms. The opportunity of the Star Gate is related to the future fortune of my Dragon Roar Temple and even the entire Holy Domain for ten thousand years.”
He looked at Yueyao, his tone meaningful: "Little Yao, I understand your obsession with power. But you need to broaden your horizons. The battle for the Star Gate is the real grand stage. The Spirit Realm may just be the prelude to this grand drama, or... a crucial springboard."
"Handle the matters of the Spirit Realm well, but don't lose sight of the bigger picture and waste too much energy. If necessary, you can temporarily feign weakness to lull your opponents into a false sense of security. The real battle will take place at the Star Gate."
Yueyao took a deep breath, suppressing the shock and turmoil in her heart, and bowed, saying, "Disciple...understands."
She understood what her master meant.
The spiritual realm can be put on hold for now, at least on the surface.
Concentrate our efforts and prepare for the Star Gate battle sixty years from now.
As for the Spirit Realm... perhaps it has special value in the Star Gate conflict, such as serving as a springboard, or... a sacrifice?
The outline of a grander, more brutal plan quietly emerged in her mind.
Yue Wuyai waved his hand: "You may all leave. The matter of the Star Gate must not be divulged. As for the Spirit Realm, Yue Yao, handle it as you see fit, and make sure there are no more major mishaps."
Everyone bowed and withdrew.
As Yueyao stepped out of the Lanyue Palace, gazing at the eternally cold and clear sky of the Holy Domain, a cold yet ambitious smile slowly curved her lips.
"Star Gate... Upper Realm... This is the true stage that belongs to me!"
"Mingchuan, Lingxuzi... I'll let you run wild for a few more days."
"When the Star Gate opens and all realms are in turmoil, we'll see who truly holds the reins!"