Mortal's Purple Sky Cave Heaven

Chapter 498 The Holy Island Discussion
Seeing that he had put away the storage bracelet, Yue Li explained gently, like a dutiful wife:

"This is all I can do to help you. These spiritual herbs can only be used to refine pills suitable for early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. The more precious spiritual herbs needed by mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, perhaps my second uncle will have some left. I will ask him when I get back."

"As for spiritual herbs that are effective even for late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, they are extremely rare in the entire True Dragon Realm, but I asked my second uncle to help us collect them."

Now that she knows the spiritual fields in Zixiao Cave Heaven can accelerate the ripening of spiritual herbs, she naturally knows what she should do.

"I've really hit the jackpot with you, Yue'er." Nie Zhaonan stared into Yue Li's clear, bright eyes for a long time, until her cheeks flushed slightly.

"Didn't you say before that I got the better deal?" Yue Li smiled gently, and while Nie Zhaonan was stunned, she raised her head and offered her fragrant lips.

A warm feeling rose in Nie Zhaonan's heart, and a tender look appeared on his face.

After a long silence, their lips parted, and Yue Li let out a light laugh before her delicate body disappeared into Nie Zhaonan's arms.

Nie Zhaonan subconsciously looked around and, seeing that he was all alone, did not linger there. He then steered the Azure Spirit Shuttle back quickly towards the human territory.

However, what he didn't know was that the spirit realm was already in turmoil, with many ancient monsters in the Mahayana stage who had been in seclusion for a long time heading towards the human realm.

What surprised him even more was that Nie Zhaonan, a human, was already a well-known figure among both the human and demon races, as well as throughout the entire Fengyuan Continent and even the entire Spirit Realm.

Any high-level cultivator who hears his name will immediately associate him with the supernatural powers and strength of the Mahayana stage, and will not dare to underestimate him in the slightest.

And all of this happened in just over a year.

In the main hall of the Holy Island, within the territories of the human and demon races, a group of beings from both races at the Integration level sat on either side of a long table.

At the very top, on either side sat the pillars of the human and demon races, Mo Jianli and Ao Xiao, respectively.

They were talking about something, but most of the people present seemed dazed and uneasy.

The reason they gathered here, yet were so unsettled, was naturally because the recently renowned Nie Zhaonan was still missing.

They were anxious about this, wondering if Nie Zhaonan had gotten into trouble.

However, on the other hand, the fact that Nie Zhaonan could fight the Black Owl King to a standstill and even escape from the hands of two Mahayana cultivators is still hard for some of the top beings among these two races of humans and demons to believe.

After all, the human and demon races are just a small group in the spirit world. When have such a heaven-defying person ever appeared in their races!

Moreover, they all knew perfectly well that Nie Zhaonan had only advanced to the Fusion stage a few years ago. How could he possibly possess such heaven-defying supernatural abilities in such a short time?

He was even praised by Black Owl King as having supernatural abilities that surpassed his own.

"Don't you know Nie Zhaonan's whereabouts yet?" Mo Jianli suddenly asked the old man beside him.

The elderly man with gray hair frowned and replied:
"We haven't received any definite news yet. However, we have received news from Tianyuan City that Fellow Daoist Nie should be out of danger. This was confirmed by Zen Master Jin Yue of Tianyuan City through his Daoist partner, so it should be accurate."

Upon hearing this, Mo Jianli nodded slightly and did not ask any further questions.

But a naked, large-footed, dark-skinned, and ugly woman grinned and said without any politeness:

"There shouldn't be any mistake. Powerful figures from other continents are rushing here, and it's already a matter of life and death for both the human and demon races. The matter is so important, how can we give such a hasty answer? Even if his Daoist companions don't know how to find him, they should at least have a communication jade pendant, right? How can the information they give us be so vague?"

"Now that things have come to this, I don't need to elaborate on Fellow Daoist Nie's strength; you all should have your own assessments. Do you really expect Zen Master Jin Yue to risk offending him by interrogating his fellow Daoists? Giving us news that Fellow Daoist Nie is safe and sound is already quite generous." The white-haired old man pondered for a moment before expressing his opinion.

On the demon side, a middle-aged man with a tuft of red feathers on his head nodded slightly:
“Fellow Daoist Nie is not someone to be trifled with. We really shouldn’t push his partner too hard. After all, if something goes wrong, or if he misunderstands, who among us, besides the two seniors, can withstand his wrath?”

Upon hearing this, most of the cultivators present showed their agreement, clearly indicating that they had recently learned about Nie Zhaonan's deeds.

Seeing this, the ugly woman became somewhat annoyed and pouted, saying:
"You all overestimate him. He's only just advanced to the Integration stage. Even if he's stronger than a mid-stage Integration cultivator, so what? How could he possibly activate the Xuan Tian Treasure? I think he probably used some irreversible secret technique to unleash his potential, which is why he could barely use the Xuan Tian Spirit-Slaying Sword and had the strength to fight the Black Owl King. Now he's probably already suffered a backlash, and his foundation is completely destroyed. Otherwise, with the Azure Spirit Shuttle moving so fast, he should have returned to his clan long ago."

"Fellow Daoist Du Yu, what do you think?" Someone sighed and then asked.

The others also focused their attention on a young man in white.

His face was handsome, and he possessed the cultivation level of the peak of the Integration Realm, seemingly capable of breaking through to the Mahayana Realm at any time.

He was known as the most talented person on the Holy Island and the most promising cultivator among the human race to advance to the Mahayana stage.

Seeing so many people looking at him, Du Yu remained calm and simply shook his head slightly, saying:
"My Confucian cultivation method is among the best in both clans, and I also possess two treasures. One is an extraordinary Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, and the other is a supreme treasure crafted from fragments of the Profound Heaven. Even so, I still have no chance of survival against a Mahayana cultivator. Fellow Daoist Nie is indeed formidable, to have received such high praise from the Black Owl King, but the price he paid was not small."

The ugly woman revealed a mocking expression and said again:
"Alien races have always been cunning and treacherous. The Black Owl King faked his death and hid in the shadows before, and now he's praising Fellow Daoist Nie so highly. I think he wants to take this opportunity to wipe out our two races. Fellow Daoist Nie was able to escape with his life mostly thanks to Fellow Daoist Hui and Fellow Daoist Gu, two True Spirit Clan Nascent Soul cultivators who bought us time. It's a pity that both of them perished in this great calamity."

"Fellow Daoist Nie's strength shouldn't be fake, right?" a human cultivator retorted with some skepticism, though his voice betrayed a hint of doubt. "Hehehe, Fellow Daoist Nie's strength is not something we Nascent Soul elders can question. However, with Fellow Daoist Du Yu's strength, he should be able to give it a try," the demon man with feathers on his head said with a laugh, not wanting to miss out on the fun.

Upon hearing this, most of the cultivators present displayed various expressions, some with ambiguous smiles, others with solemn expressions.

"As soon as I came out of seclusion, I heard Fellow Daoist Nie's name mentioned by you all. I am also very curious about this Fellow Daoist Nie. If I have the opportunity, I would like to see if he lives up to his reputation." Du Yu said casually, with an indifferent expression.

At this moment, the ugly, beautiful woman spoke again, her face grim:

“Fellow Daoist Nie is nothing more than a lucky fellow. Although he was fortunate enough to obtain the Xuan Tian Zhan Ling Sword, he has also brought endless troubles to our two clans. He is truly unworthy of his position. In my opinion, if he really wants to return to his clan for protection, we must demand that he hand over the Xuan Tian Zhan Ling Sword. Also, we don’t have much time to waste now. We must find out where he is now and what his injuries are.”

"This is, after all, a matter of life and death for both races. Even if we capture his Daoist partner and offend him in the slightest, he won't be able to say much."

Upon hearing the ugly woman's words, which were so impolite to Fellow Daoist Nie, the others had various expressions, and for a moment no one spoke.

The entire hall fell silent for a moment.

Elder Ao Xiao and the two Mahayana cultivators, Mo Jianli, sat at the front, their eyes half-open and half-closed, neither saying a word nor making any decisions.

At that moment, a pleasant, feminine voice suddenly echoed in the hall, yet it carried a deep chill, sending a shiver down the spine of everyone who heard it.
"To expect someone to hand over a treasure willingly is simply too much of an insult, especially the Xuan Tian Zhan Ling Sword. Besides, even my grandfather and Senior Mo would find such a treasure too hot to handle, let alone a Nascent Soul cultivator like yourself. If anyone really wants it, they can just take it directly. Why bother with all this high-sounding talk?"

"Who is it!" Du Yu seemed to have his deepest thoughts exposed, and he suddenly looked at the palace gate, his face grim.

Almost simultaneously, the originally closed doors of the main hall were suddenly pushed open from the outside in, and a woman slowly walked in.

She had a graceful figure, snow-white skin, and long, straight hair tied back that shone with a silvery sheen, as if it were made of pure silver. She was an astonishingly beautiful silver-haired woman.

"Silver Moon, you've arrived." At this moment, Ancestor Ao Xiao finally opened his eyes and gave the silver-haired woman a slight smile and a wave.

"After my granddaughter successfully advanced, I heard that you were here, so I rushed over immediately." As she spoke, Yin Yue walked into the main hall and ignored the surprised looks of the others, standing behind Ancestor Ao Xiao.

"Not bad, not bad. You haven't disappointed me." Ancestor Ao Xiao nodded repeatedly, a smile appearing on his face, clearly very pleased.

The other Nascent Soul cultivators present were dumbfounded. How could they not have heard of the granddaughter of Ao Xiao, the only Mahayana cultivator of the demon race? But they clearly remembered that the name was not 'Silver Moon'.

The white-haired elder scanned the area with his divine sense and naturally discerned that Yin Yue was at the early stage of the Body Integration Realm. He couldn't help but offer his exceptionally polite congratulations:
"So it was Fairy Linglong. I didn't expect that she would successfully advance to the Fusion stage after only a thousand years since returning from the lower realm. This is truly a cause for celebration."

“Linglong was my former name. Now you may call me ‘Silver Moon’.” Silver Moon glanced at the white-haired old man and nodded.

Seeing Yin Yue's resolute abandonment of the past, the others in the hall also showed expressions of understanding.

As a sacred island holding a special position between the human and demon races, it naturally pays close attention to the seven demon kings who lead the demon race.

The elders of the Holy Island had all heard rumors, more or less, about Linglong Fairy, the consort of the Heavenly Kui Wolf King, who was sealed in the human realm for many years and who was at odds with the Heavenly Kui Wolf King after returning to the spirit realm.

Now that they see it for themselves, they are even more certain, and many people's expressions become somewhat strange.

Yin Yue ignored all of this, merely glancing at Du Yu and the ugly woman, and said indifferently:
"The two of you are pressing us so aggressively, and the fellow Daoists present are not fools. You can see through your intentions perfectly well. If what we said today reaches Fellow Daoist Nie's ears, how do you two think you should apologize and appease his anger?"

Upon hearing this, the ugly woman's heart skipped a beat. She didn't understand why Yin Yue would stand up for Nie Zhaonan, but her expression remained unchanged as she said:
"The existence of the Holy Island is for the continuation of the human and demon races. As an elder of the Holy Island, I should do the same. I may have spoken a bit harshly before, but it was entirely for the safety of both races. What's wrong with that? Besides, what I said before was not wrong. Fellow Daoist Nie has indeed become the target of everyone's criticism. I don't know how many people are eyeing the Xuan Tian Zhan Ling Sword in his hand."

"Whether Fellow Daoist Nie truly has no way forward is still entirely up to us." Yin Yue blinked and chuckled.

"What do you mean by that, Fairy Silver Moon? Do you perhaps know something?" The man with the feather on his head asked, a thought stirring in his mind.

“I am acquainted with Elder Yin Guang of Tianyuan City, so naturally I know Fellow Daoist Nie better,” Yin Yue added, before continuing slowly:

“Fellow Daoist Nie is always wise. How could he not understand that with the current strength of the human and demon races, they simply cannot protect the Xuan Tian Treasure in his hands? Therefore, his best option now is to flee to the depths of the wilderness. Since he was able to escape from the hands of Mahayana cultivators once, he might as well keep fleeing. In this way, how could he cause us any trouble? After all, the Xuan Tian Spirit-Slaying Sword that those Mahayana experts want is in his hands.”

Knowing that Nie Zhaonan possessed the Zixiao Cave Heaven, Yin Yue was naturally not worried about his safety at all, and there was no unusual tone in her voice.

Many cultivators inside the hall nodded in agreement.

"If he returns to the human race, the fairy shouldn't object to us dealing with him, right?" Du Yujun smiled coldly, as if he had found a loophole.

"You still want to deal with him?" Yin Yue's eyes turned cold, a fierce glint flashing in them before quickly calming down. "Fellow Daoist Du Yu, I've also heard of your name. You have the support of many elders of the Holy Island, who believe you are the most likely of the two races to advance to the Mahayana stage. But I don't think so."

Yinyue paused, then softly asked her grandfather in front of her:
"Grandfather, what do you think?"

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