CHAPTER 318: CHAPTER 313 IDENTITY EXPOSED

Lu Yuan was on the verge of a breakthrough, and Li Fan naturally wouldn’t let anyone interrupt.

The Ning Dan Realm is extremely important for a cultivator; once you cross it, the sky’s the limit, and you’ll have the chance to pursue the realm of Great Cultivator.

The vast majority of cultivators spend their entire lives unable to cross this hurdle.

The pre-breakthrough signs lasted many days, and the cultivators in the West Emperor Palace gradually became accustomed to quietly waiting; many were discussing Lu Yuan’s identity. After all, she was overshadowed by Li Fan’s brilliance and lacked presence before.

On this night, the bright moon hung high, and moonlight washed over the West Emperor Palace.

Where Li Fan resided, the Taiyin Sword Intent enveloped the area like a colossal sword cocoon. At this moment, the moonlight shone down like a splendid brilliance, illuminating the West Emperor Palace. Countless people looked up at the sky, thinking to themselves that the breakthrough was imminent.

This celestial phenomenon had persisted for many days, and now signs of a breakthrough had finally emerged.

Figures broke through the air in the West Emperor Palace, and many cultivators stood mid-air, gazing in the direction of Li Fan’s residence. There, strands of Sword Intent flowed like tides, resonating with the sound of waves.

The moon’s reflection glimmered above, and the sword light spread out like waves. As the mist cleared, a figure—pure as a celestial being—sat cross-legged as if seated upon a tranquil sea. Behind her rose a sphere of bright moons, illuminating the world.

The moonlight grew increasingly luminous, and one bright moon after another ascended into the sky, resplendent beyond measure, making the woman sitting cross-legged appear even more divine, like a moonlit goddess.

"Taiyin." Atop a grand hall within the West Emperor Palace, a figure gazed toward Lu Yuan’s location and softly said, "With the bright moon high in the sky and the sword surging, this woman wants to forge a Taiyin Body, a constitution most favored by the Moon Palace."

This figure was Liu Zonglin, the Palace Master of the West Emperor Palace.

"A phenomenon of the great Dao appears, and as this woman breaks through, she completes her metamorphosis, further awakening her exceptional talent. First Yang Qingshan, and now the woman beside him, also remarkable—it’s getting increasingly interesting," chuckled the Great Elder beside Liu Zonglin, saying, "Master, who do you think Yang Qingshan is?"

"To have two exceptional talented sword cultivators simultaneously—there aren’t many forces in all of Da Li that can boast such. Previously, an envoy from the Sun Palace visited them, and that woman possesses the talent favored by the Moon Palace, so where else could they have come from?" Liu Zonglin smiled.

They are truly rare guests.

Li Mountain Sword Cultivator, coming down from the mountain.

And this time, it’s the young genius sword cultivators from Li Mountain, rather than the pinnacle great cultivators.

So, what does this mean?

That genius sword cultivator named ’Yang Qingshan,’ what status does he hold in Li Mountain?

A descendent of Li Mountain’s Sword Dao, traversing the world, slaying monsters and demons?

"The girl Mo Yang took away back then?" Great Elder Murong Gang asked. Most cultivators of the West Emperor Palace are unaware of the events of that year, but as the highest echelons, they paid special attention to the movements of the Sun and Moon Palace.

They were very aware of that matter from back then.

"That must be it." Liu Zonglin said, "Who would have thought, the unassuming woman beside him turns out to be their daughter, a descendant of the Moon Palace heir, and a disciple of Li Mountain Great Sword Cultivator Mo Yang."

"If it’s her, then Yang Qingshan’s identity must be even more extraordinary," mused Murong Gang, gazing into the distance.

Lu Yuan had always quietly followed beside Yang Qingshan. If Lu Yuan possessed such outstanding talent and identity, then Yang Qingshan, in Li Mountain, would hold what status?

Could he truly be a Li Mountain descendent?

If so, Li Mountain descendent coming to West Sea to slay demons—has the Great Sword Cultivator of Li Mountain also arrived?

"Remind Nan Chen to be more sensible, to let go when necessary. His son was arrogant, offending people they shouldn’t have, and the price was somewhat steep." Liu Zonglin softly said.

Murong Gang nodded, finally understanding the source of Li Fan’s powerful backing.

Li Mountain descendent, why would he take notice of the West Emperor Palace?

The Sword Dao Sacred Land on West Flame Island of this West Sea domain may also not catch their eye.

"And that Kong Zhou is rather interesting," Murong Gang recalled the events at the Demon Slaying Summit, couldn’t help but smile and shake his head. The subsequent events led to West Flame Island losing face, no wonder.

"Can the Moon Palace and West Flame Island guess?" Murong Gang asked.

"The Moon Palace will likely associate some matters upon seeing the phenomenon arising from Lu Yuan’s breakthrough. As for West Flame Island, who knows—after all, they’ve secluded themselves in cultivation over the years and know little about the outside world."

Liu Zonglin said, "Indeed, this allows them to conscientiously pursue the Dao, but also makes the sword cultivators of West Flame Island exceptional, yet somewhat like a frog at the bottom of a well, thinking they are unmatched."

Elsewhere in the West Emperor Palace, a Moon Palace envoy floated in the air, looking toward the distant bright moons.

Beside him stood another Moon Palace cultivator, who whispered, "Taiyin Body, is this it?"

"Moreover, she is a sword cultivator," furrowed the Moon Palace envoy, as the sword cultivator beside him possessed extraordinary talent as well.

"What do you mean?" the person beside asked.

"Do you remember when the West Sea was in turmoil, Li Mountain Great Sword Cultivator Mo Yang once visited the West Sea?"

"Are you suggesting she’s their daughter?" the person beside said, visibly moved.

"Not sure, let’s go and see." The Moon Palace envoy said, stepping forward. He had been stopped by Li Fan that day, and now he was determined to find out if it was indeed that girl from back then.

The Sword Cultivators of West Flame Island, led by Kong Zhou, were also gazing in that direction, somewhat lost in thought.

Are there really so many geniuses from the outside world?

Li Fan was impressive enough before, and now there’s another one?

If this woman breaks through, her battle strength will rise rapidly, possibly overshadowing many talented sword cultivators of West Flame Island.

At this moment, the moon in the sky grew increasingly bright, countless beams of moonlight fell down, and upon looking up, it seemed like swords of streaming light were descending from the sky. The rings of virtual moons around Lu Yuan absorbed the light pouring down, which then surged wildly into her body.

The sound of the waves grew louder, like raging tides, with Sword Aura sweeping across. The Sword Intent flowing on the sea surface poured into Lu Yuan’s body, illuminating a piece of heaven and earth with a brilliantly radiant moon within her, which then rose behind her like an Immortal, breathtakingly beautiful.

Moonlight shone around, each beam like a sword, piercing distant space. Lu Yuan sat serenely under the moon, enveloped by Sword Intent, her aura rapidly climbing, becoming more powerful.

"She’s broken through."

Everyone thought in their hearts.

Li Fan stood amidst the moonlight, sensing the Sword Intent flowing past his body, a smile emerging in his eyes.

Lu Yuan broke through, successfully advancing her realm, Solidifying Pill.

From now on, Li Mountain had another Fifth Realms talented sword cultivator.

Though the Fifth Realms are far from enough, this is only the beginning.

"A natural phenomenon. Such a spectacular breakthrough, it’s the first time seeing it up close." Luo Qingyan and Meng Hong walked over together, looking down at the ground below, smiling.

Another talented sword cultivator has emerged.

Li Mountain’s Great Sword Cultivator Mo Yang’s disciple.

After a moment, all Sword Intent unified and entered her body, and the rings of moons also drilled into Lu Yuan. She opened her eyes, her beautiful eyes radiant like the moon, and looked up to see Li Fan descending with Sword Control, saying to her, "Congratulations."

Lu Yuan gave a radiant smile, past shadows dissipating at this moment. It’s not just for breaking through to Solidifying Pill that she’s happy, but because she finally overcame herself, defeated inner demons, accelerated her breakthrough process, and stepped into the Ning Dan Realm.

Now, the smile in her beautiful eyes became even more confident.

"Congratulations on breaking through to Solidifying Pill, young lady." At some point, Great Elder Murong Gang of the West Emperor Palace arrived, gazed at Lu Yuan, and said, "Seeing the Sword Dao phenomena in the West Emperor Palace, this is certainly a joyful event."

"Thank you, Senior." Li Fan replied on behalf of Lu Yuan.

"Alright, everyone has seen enough, so disperse and don’t disturb others’ rest." Murong Gang scanned around, addressing those who were watching.

Immediately, those probing Divine Senses began to disperse one after another.

But just at this moment, the Moon Palace envoy who came before returned, this time directly appearing over the courtyard, staring down at Lu Yuan, seeming intent on examining her closely.

"What is your intention, Senior?" Li Fan’s voice was cold, having already blocked him once before, and now he was here again.

"Who are you?" the Moon Palace envoy asked Lu Yuan.

"What does it matter to you?" Lu Yuan retorted.

"I’m afraid it matters quite a bit." The Moon Palace envoy said, stepping forward, exerting pressure as he walked towards Lu Yuan.

"Senior is overstepping," Li Fan’s voice grew cold.

Could it be that Lu Yuan’s breakthrough revealed something to the Moon Palace envoy?

"Is your surname Lu?" the Moon Palace envoy ignored Li Fan, keeping his gaze fixed on Lu Yuan.

"Yes." Lu Yuan looked up at him, not avoiding his gaze.

Since the question was asked, he must already suspect, there’s no need to conceal.

She indeed wanted to see, what stance the Moon Palace would take regarding her?