Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!

The discussions at Phoenix Tower were in full swing. Several proposed locations for the true placement of Heavenly Road were being eagerly discussed, and plans were made to check them out the next day. Unexpectedly, Shangguan Yanjing arrived, consumed by fury.

In an instant, the entire Phoenix Tower was alarmed.

"I heard someone crippled Shangguan Du's Dantian."

"Is that true?"

"That person is upstairs…"

Crippling someone's Dantian was a grave matter. It was considered far more agonizing than killing them. Without a Dantian, one could not cultivate and was doomed to become an ordinary person. Of course, recovery wasn't impossible, but the cost was exorbitant. Throughout the recorded history of the Central Continent, those capable of achieving it were few and far between!

The atmosphere throughout Phoenix Tower instantly grew tense.

All eyes converged on the third floor.

"Father, it's him!" Shangguan Du pointed at Chen Pingping.

Hei was still beside them, wearing an innocent and honest expression.

Chen Pingping looked up, his gaze fixed on the newcomer.

At this moment, Sima Kong stood up and spoke, "This humble one, Sima Kong, a disciple of Peach Blossom Mountain, greets you, Senior!"

Within the Quicksand Dynasty, there was a mysterious force known as Peach Blossom Mountain. It was said that the master of Peach Blossom Mountain was also a King Tao expert. However, this senior rarely traveled, making him difficult to meet, so it was unknown if these claims were true. Moreover, Peach Blossom Mountain had existed for many years, its roots running deep. Within the South of Huainan, hardly anyone dared to harbor resentment against Peach Blossom Mountain. Those who did kept a respectful distance.

Sima Kong revealed his background in an attempt to protect Chen Pingping.

However...

When Shangguan Yanjing caught sight of Chen Pingping's face, his expression flickered, a hint of wariness showing in the depths of his eyes before quickly vanishing.

It's him! Damn it! How could it be him?

Previously, when the Moon God descended upon Luo God Mountain, he had also been present and witnessed Chen Pingping's display of Divine Might. It was truly terrifying. This single man had fended off numerous powerful enemies and even helped Princess Zi Ji embark on the path of cultivation.

Unexpectedly, he had come to the South of Huainan.

The Moon God had once appraised this person, saying, "Strong, unfathomably deep."

Shangguan Yanjing remembered the first time he saw the Moon God; he was stunned by her beauty, and then by her cultivation talent. In just a few short months, she had ascended from the Breaking Sun realm to the King Tao realm, her strength surging. Shangguan Yanjing saw in her the makings of a Great Emperor, and it was from that moment he chose to become the Moon God's guardian. Subsequently, with the Moon God's guidance in his cultivation, he achieved his current strength.

In his eyes, the Moon God was the supreme power, the invincible one among the younger generation. She was the future Empress, whose achievements would certainly far surpass those of the Heaven Martial Continent. Yet, when this same woman evaluated Chen Pingping, the expression she revealed was one of 'wariness.'

She had also said, "With him here, I cannot kill that person."

'Him' is Chen Pingping. Then, who is 'that person'? Shangguan Yanjing didn't know.

All he remembered was that from that day forward, the Moon God never descended the mountain again, as if she were fleeing something, yet also, it seemed, waiting for something.

Thinking of this, Shangguan Yanjing took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and looked at his son, who was still grumbling beside him. He slapped him and then, lifting him with one hand, exited the room.

He left!

When he arrived, he was enraged, his killing intent surging.

When he left, he was silent, his face filled with solemnity and gravity.

The experts watching from below had expected an exciting fight. Unexpectedly, Shangguan Yanjing left abruptly only minutes after arriving.

The people in the room were left dumbfounded.

Liuli looked at Sima Kong and said, "Brother Sima, it seems your status as a Peach Blossom Mountain disciple is quite useful, huh!"

Sima Kong remained silent; he felt that wasn't the reason.

Liu Changqing, who knew the truth, thought, It's probably because of Chen Pingping, isn't it? As a King Tao expert, it wouldn't make sense if he were too out of touch with current events... Fortunately, he didn't make a move; otherwise, the Shangguan Clan might have been eradicated by now.

"Father, why did you leave like that?" After leaving Phoenix Tower, Shangguan Du finally had a chance to speak. Being carried by Shangguan Yanjing just now was truly uncomfortable.

"You fool! You don't even know who you've offended!" Shangguan Yanjing scolded angrily. "After we go back, you better behave yourself. Don't go out for a while, or I'll break your damn legs!"

Shangguan Du was baffled. Who could it be? Who could make a King Tao expert this wary?

Shangguan Yanjing ordered his men to send his son home, while he himself went to the Moon God's dwelling on Unnamed Mountain, where only a simple palace stood. The plaque above bore three words: "Moon Palace."

The mountaintop was empty, with only a few green pines swaying in the breeze in the distance. There were no fallen leaves, and the weeds at his feet also swayed. Occasionally, some wildflowers would bloom.

At this moment, the Moon God was sitting cross-legged on a large rock, her back serene and silent. Her long hair draped over her shoulders, and her thin dress allowed glimpses of her fair skin. Viewed from behind, she was quite alluring.

Shangguan Yanjing glanced once and quickly lowered his head.

He didn't dare to look!

Every time he faced the Moon God, he felt a terrifying sense of oppression, as if he were facing not a woman, but a God. It was the kind that made him want to submit from his very bones.

After arriving, he said nothing, merely waiting quietly.

After a long while...

The Moon God slowly raised her head and spoke softly, "What brings you here?"

"Chen Pingping has come," Shangguan Yanjing said, trying to keep his tone calm, because he knew the Moon God disliked dramatics.

"And then?"

"He is alone," said Shangguan Yanjing.

He, alone. That means he has separated from that person. If the Moon God wanted to kill that person, this is a good opportunity.

Moreover, Shangguan Yanjing harbored a hidden agenda: he hoped the Moon God would act to kill Chen Pingping.

The breeze stirred the dust, unseen and intangible.

The Moon God did not respond immediately. It seemed she had fallen silent once more. After about ten minutes, she slowly rose. Her long dress and hair fluttered as she gazed into the distance, appearing like a Fairy stepping out of a painting.

"Can't kill!"

Three words. Her tone was even, yet it concealed a sense of helplessness.

She had waited through eight or nine cycles of Reincarnation and finally found Princess Zi Ji. Just as she was about to act, Chen Pingping had suddenly appeared. She had performed divinations many times, but the visions were always blurred. This meant that even without the Yuan Knight, she was currently unable to kill Princess Zi Ji. She needed to wait. However, she was curious. Why would Chen Pingping, a cultivator from the mortal world, become entangled in the fate of a princess from the Netherworld? What was so different about this man? Astonishing talent? Immense combat strength? Or was it his handsome appearance?

The Moon God couldn't figure it out. She turned around and said, "Go and invite him over."

Hmm?

Shangguan Yanjing's heart trembled, a flicker of joy appearing. After acknowledging, he hurriedly departed.

Could he take this to mean the Moon God was finally going to make a move?