CHAPTER 340: CHAPTER 335 MOON PALACE

In front of the grand hall of the Sun Palace, a vast gathering of cultivators had come together.

Apart from the cultivators of the Sun Palace, cultivators from the West Emperor Palace, West Flame Island, and other parts of the West Sea had all arrived. The news began to spread the moment the Xuanyuan Sword appeared on West Emperor Island, and after the Nine Infant was slain, cultivators from all sides rushed to Sun Island.

Now, all gathered under one roof.

Mo Zhantian, the Sun Palace Master, sat with dignity in the main seat. Beside him were the Island Master of West Flame Island, the Palace Master of West Emperor Palace, and others. In addition, Li Fan also sat nearby.

"Recently, demons caused havoc in the West Sea, resulting in the deaths of countless cultivators in our West Sea. Later, Xiao Fan summoned the Xuanyuan Sword, and with a single strike, vanquished the Nine Infant, thus resolving the disaster in the West Sea, but the root of the problem remains."

Mo Zhantian looked at the crowd and said, "Today, I gathered everyone here to thoroughly resolve the catastrophe in the West Sea. The Moon Palace colluded with demons and betrayed the West Sea. Lu Xiao must be punished, and the Moon Palace also needs some reorganization."

"I invite everyone to join me in heading to the Moon Palace to slay Lu Xiao."

"Indeed, Lu Xiao deserves to die." The crowd responded one after another. Due to his betrayal as the Moon Palace Master, countless human cultivators perished; if not for the Xuanyuan Sword, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

"After settling matters with the Moon Palace, we will proceed to Nine Infant Island, uproot their lair, and eradicate demons in the West Sea, thoroughly quelling the disaster in the West Sea."

"We agree with Master Mo’s idea. For over a decade, the cultivators of the West Sea ignored the demons, leading to this calamity. We cultivators of the West Sea should unite to undertake a massive purge of demons across the entire West Sea, ensuring such things never happen again."

Everyone agreed enthusiastically and soon reached a consensus.

As they walked out of the grand hall, the cultivators seemed somewhat excited. After being suppressed for so long, they were finally going to retaliate.

"Li Fan."

A voice called out, stopping Li Fan in his tracks. He turned to see who it was, and it was an elder, standing like a sword, as towering as a mountain even when standing casually.

This elder was precisely the Island Master of West Flame Island.

"What advice do you have for me, senior?" Li Fan asked politely. After all, he was a top Great Sword Cultivator, and though Li Fan didn’t get along with the Sword Cultivators of West Flame Island, during the battle on Nine Infant Island, the Sword Cultivators of West Flame Island indeed displayed the integrity of Sword Cultivators.

"Are you a disciple of the Canglan Sword?" the Island Master of West Flame Island asked.

"Yes," Li Fan responded.

"Many years ago, I heard of the name of the Canglan Sword and wished to seek guidance from him. Unfortunately, I heard he was severely injured, and it seems there’s no chance now," the Island Master of West Flame Island said. "Li Mountain is the Sword Dao Sacred Land of the world, and if there’s a chance, I’d like to visit Li Mountain myself."

"If senior wishes to go, Li Mountain ’welcomes’ you," Li Fan said casually.

"On West Emperor Island, it’s said that you defeated several of my disciples. Once this matter is resolved, you are welcome to visit West Flame Island," the Island Master of West Flame Island continued.

"If there’s a chance," Li Fan replied noncommittally.

The Island Master of West Flame Island said no more and walked away. However, his disciples behind him glanced at Li Fan, their gazes still as sharp as swords.

"The Island Master of West Flame Island has been in seclusion for many years, and it seems he’s about to re-enter the world," said Mo Yuechan, a woman beside Li Fan, in a low voice.

Li Fan nodded, aware that the cultivators of the West Sea could tell that the Sword Cultivators of West Flame Island intended to enter the world.

"However, with the Sword Cultivators of West Flame Island just entering the world and being overshadowed by you, they might have some opinions," Mo Yuechan said with a light smile. She was naturally extremely beautiful, and her smile had a captivating charm.

Li Fan was unconcerned. The matters of West Flame Island weren’t important. The immediate priority was to first resolve the issue of the Moon Palace.

Thinking of the Moon Palace, Li Fan turned back to look at Lu Yuan, seeing her quietly following behind, silently watching him and Mo Yuechan.

Beside her, Luo Qingyan crossed her arms in front of her chest, looking at him with a half-smile, causing Li Fan to show a strange expression. What did that expression mean?

Why did he feel like a thief?

"You two chat, we’ll head back to rest first," Lu Yuan said softly.

"I actually wanted to chat with you, join us," Li Fan said.

"I’ve heard that Miss Lu comes from the Moon Palace and later went to Li Mountain to cultivate. Such experiences are quite remarkable. I’ve always wanted to explore outside, but unfortunately, I’ve never had the opportunity. In the future, may I consult you more, Miss Lu?" Mo Yuechan looked at Lu Yuan with a smile, exuding elegance.

"Of course, if Miss Mo is willing, you can find me anytime," Lu Yuan nodded in response.

Li Fan looked at the two of them. Mo Yuechan was the Heavenly Pride Girl of the Sun Palace, and Lu Yuan hailed from the Moon Palace. If nothing unexpected had happened, they would be the most dazzling young women of the Sun and Moon Dual Palace in their generation.

Standing together, they seemed as if the sun and moon competed for brilliance.

"Miss Mo, we’ll take our leave first," Li Fan said, and the group departed.

"I heard that Miss Mo, at a young age, has already reached the late-stage of Condensation, making her the most outstanding among the younger generation of the Sun Palace," Lu Yuan looked at Li Fan and smiled, "Does she seem to have an interest in you?"

"Miss Mo’s talent is indeed exceptional, but between us, it is merely mutual admiration," Li Fan replied with a smile, not taking the previous playful words of the Sun Palace elders to heart.

"Perhaps, it’s more than that," Lu Yuan laughed lightly.

"Lu Yuan, since when did you become so curious?" Li Fan looked at her and said, Lu Yuan averted her gaze, as Li Fan continued, "This time, heading to the Moon Palace, we can solve your matter conveniently."

These words from Li Fan made Lu Yuan’s heart tremble. Are her grandfather and maternal grandpa well?

Li Fan used the favor of the Xuanyuan Sword to slay Nine Infant, besides saving the Sun Palace and resolving the West Sea calamity, was there another reason, because of her?

Thinking of this, ripples appeared in Lu Yuan’s heart.

......

Moon Island.

One by one, battleships hovered around Moon Island, and in the sky above, stood an imposing number of cultivators.

Above the center of Moon Island, a series of full moons hung high, moonlight enveloping the boundless space, causing the temperature here to be extremely low, the entire island shrouded in moonlight, resembling a thick cocoon of the moon.

At this time, countless sharp swords were inserted on that moon cocoon, frozen and solidified.

The Island Master of West Flame Island’s gaze was like a sharp sword piercing towards the ground below, surrounded by blinding golden divine light, but still unable to break the great array of the Moon Palace.

Among the distant crowd, Li Fan stood tall in the air, watching the battlefield.

"This Moon Palace great array is as solid as the Sun Palace array, covering the entire island, with extremely strong defense, it seems difficult to breach," Li Fan thought to himself.

At that time, Nine Infant led demons, and Lu Xiao led the Moon Palace cultivators in cooperation, but even they couldn’t break the array of Sun Island.

Li Fan thought of this and controlled his sword forward.

"Where are you going?" Lu Yuan asked.

"Mr. Li," Mo Yuechan said.

The two called out simultaneously, Li Fan turned his head to glance at them and said, "Don’t worry."

With that, he went straight ahead, to the sky above the battlefield.

"Don’t worry, that guy is quite clever," Luo Qingyan came forward, looked at the two women, and said with a smile.

"En," Lu Yuan nodded, naturally believing in Li Fan’s methods.

"Xiao Fan, it’s dangerous here."

Above the battlefield, Mo Zhantian saw Li Fan coming over and looked at him, saying.

"Senior, this array is impregnable, breaking it from the outside seems difficult," Li Fan said, "But as we discussed earlier, the Moon Palace is not solely Lu Xiao’s Moon Palace, this array’s maintenance is not something he can do alone, within the Moon Palace, there must be people of conscience who didn’t necessarily agree with Lu Xiao back then. As long as they know, we won’t slaughter the entire Moon Palace..."

Mo Zhantian immediately understood upon hearing Li Fan’s words, looked towards Lu Xiao below, and spoke loudly, "Lu Xiao, for your own selfish desires, you colluded with demons and betrayed human cultivators, a crime deserving death. However, the Sun and Moon Dual Palace is one entity, I won’t watch the Moon Palace be destroyed. I believe, within the Moon Palace, there are sensible people who understand Lu Xiao’s crimes. As long as they don’t continue to aid evildoers, I, Mo Zhantian, promise not to exterminate them."

"Mo Zhantian, don’t try to deceive us with your lies. As long as the Moon Palace guards this great array, you cannot breach it. Do you think the people of my Moon Palace would willingly let you in to massacre them?" Lu Xiao shouted in response, his gaze fixed on Li Fan, as it was this person who requested the Xuanyuan Sword to act, changing everything.

Moonlight shot towards Li Fan, but the brilliant sunlight from Mo Zhantian shone down, preventing the power of Taiyin from approaching Li Fan.

"Lu Xiao, though this great array can withstand attacks, how long can it be maintained? Now the Moon Palace is the common enemy of the West Sea, do you intend to let the entire Moon Palace be buried with you for your personal vanity?" Mo Zhantian continued, "Now, everything can still be rectified, as long as Lu Xiao and those leading are punished, we won’t pursue the others in the Moon Palace."

"Shut up..." Lu Xiao roared, knowing Mo Zhantian’s words would shake the foundation of the Moon Palace, where morale was already unstable.

At this moment, another figure came towards Mo Zhantian.

"Why are you here?" Li Fan looked at Lu Yuan, only to see her walking forward alone, standing in front of Mo Zhantian, and speaking to below, "I am Lu Yuan, daughter of Lu Chengzhi of the Moon Palace. Remember my parents, they died slaying demons. After so many years, I don’t believe the people of the Moon Palace all colluded with demons like Lu Xiao, betraying humanity. I believe there are still many elders within the Moon Palace, still possessing the integrity of their predecessors."

Lu Xiao’s face grew increasingly unsightly upon hearing Lu Yuan’s words.

Inside the island, people within the Moon Palace were already starting to stir.