Buzz buzz buzz!
In the Hangzhou wilderness, among the islands in the lake, a gigantic azure cocoon floated in midair. Countless strands of green silk stretched wildly, hanging between towering ancient trees.
The green threads were incomparably intricate chaotic, crossing, converging, linking, weaving forming a vast azure grid that seemed to enclose heaven and earth, creating a world of green. The giant cocoon stood like a mountain suppressing this realm.
The lake surface around the island was like a mirror, crystal clear, reflecting the scenery above it. The world of green silken threads merged top and bottom into one seamless whole. Clouds gathered and swirled, mist lingering as embellishment, magnificent and breathtaking.
At this moment, as Lu Jun's words slowly fell, the enormous green cocoon began to tremble violently. A cool aura mixed with killing intent rose from it, as if it could hardly wait any longer.
Crack! Crack!
Countless fissures appeared across the surface of the green cocoon, and the silks filling the sky fluttered before all returning to the cocoon.
In the end, boundless light burst from the cracks. Its radiance was a serene moon-white, like a rising moon ascending slowly. Within the crystal-clear jade-like lunar disk, a dignified and lofty silhouette coiled.
When the Moon Moth Phoenix fully revealed her form, her entire body shimmered with gentle luminescence. Her wings were soft as thin clouds, her feathers dotted like countless brilliant stars. Her long trailing tail feathers resembled falling stars, bearing an indescribable beauty.
She possessed a nobility that made other creatures feel ashamed of themselves, and a majesty that none dared offend, like a queen radiating unique bearing and peerless charm from head to toe.
Rumble!
The Moon Moth Phoenix hovered in the sky like a bright moon, even causing the rare spectacle of sun and moon appearing together over Hangzhou for a brief moment.
Immediately after, millions of moths rose from the boundless earth, like shimmering sparks, circling their sovereign as they flew. Like endless stars, they added a starry sky beyond the sun and moon—sun, moon, and stars appearing together.
All of Hangzhou gazed at this wondrous sight in confusion and amazement, clicking their tongues in admiration.
A few days ago, the Northern Great Marsh had covered the land. Now sun, moon, and stars filled the sky. And if they counted the Sky-Soaring Serpent from years ago, Hangzhou was truly fortunate—encountering wonders almost daily.
The citizens were already accustomed to it. In any case, nothing bad ever seemed to happen in the end.
As for Tang Zhong and the higher-ups, they could only smile bitterly. That brat kept stirring up massive disturbances, what excuse would they have to invent next to smooth things over?
At this moment, on the island in the lake—
Lu Jun looked at the Moon Moth Phoenix in the sky and sensed her aura, slightly shaken. He realized he had underestimated her. She actually possessed the strength of a Great Monarch.
Naturally, if she were not a Great Monarch, how could she have participated in the campaign to subjugate the Heavenly Crown Purple Linden Tree, serving as one of the main forces and severely wounding a Supreme Monarch?
The little Moon Moth Phoenix who would be reborn in the future carried the word "little" because she had not yet grown to her peak. Her strength would only be around a Mid-Level Monarch, only ascending to Supreme Monarch near the finale.
"Unfortunately, the Pacific Empire has nearly ten Emperors, and Supreme Monarchs are not uncommon. The road ahead is long and arduous."
Lu Jun shook his head, setting aside such difficulties for now. Without question, the Sea Demon Emperors were the great enemy. In the original timeline, they were never truly resolved, at best delayed.
Buzz buzz buzz!
The serene moonlight surrounding the Moon Moth Phoenix gradually withdrew, and the phenomenon of sun, moon, and stars across hundreds of kilometers of Hangzhou faded away.
She lowered her head to look at him, her gaze gentle, then glanced at the dark green Totem Bead, letting out a soft cry in greeting.
Within the Totem Bead, mist churned as the Black Totem Serpent responded calmly, with a trace of joy but not much reaction.
The era of the Nine Provinces Totems had fallen thousands of years ago. The remaining Totems had gradually perished. Even those that survived had gone through cycles of replacement and reincarnation.
Though the power of Totems never vanished, they were no longer the same beasts or events of old.
The Moon Moth Phoenix and the Black Totem Serpent were not of the same generation. Moreover, the Moon Moth Phoenix carried a will to die. Their relationship felt like that of gentlemen, light as water.
The Black Totem Serpent let out a deep, resonant chant. Translated, it meant: I will wait for your reincarnation and rebirth, and we shall meet anew.
Hearing this, the Moon Moth Phoenix nodded and slowly descended, revealing her broad back, signaling Lu Jun, Lu Mei, and Jun Yaojin to climb aboard.
Once they were seated, the Moon Moth Phoenix transformed into a streak of moonlight and shot into the sky, circling northward toward Yantai.
Lu Jun sat firmly upon her back. On either side, green mountains and clear waters sped away, fading into blur as fierce winds swept past and the vast land was cast behind them.
Yet every gust stirred by flight was neutralized by the feathers of the Moon Moth Phoenix.
Meanwhile, in Yantai—
A roguish young man, a youthful girl with twin ponytails, and a flawless, graceful, gentle young woman strolled along the bustling streets of the city.
They were none other than Mo Fan, Lingling, and Ye Xinxia.
At some point, Mo Fan had left the Magic Capital and come here to wander about.
Mo Fan sighed, saying, "Damn, does Little Flame Belle really need such a huge price to advance into the Growth Stage? Even Spirit Seed Fragments aren't enough anymore—I have to feed her a complete Spirit Seed."
"No money left. I'll have to find Lu Jun to sell some cultivation methods. Between raising my daughter and everything else, I can only come out and work."
Ye Xinxia covered her mouth and laughed softly. Ever since the Undead Empress took away the Divine Soul, she had been completely liberated, and her legs had healed.
However, her experiences at the Parthenon Temple taught her that in this world, one could not live without strength. Thus, she never slackened in cultivation.
Little Flame Belle had already become a Commander during the World College Tournament. Now, under the influence of the Space-Time Fluid and her bloodline, she was naturally advancing toward Great Commander.
Only, the process was extremely costly.
Lingling seized the opportunity to propose an idea: come to Yantai to search for the Demon Crown Leaf, sell it to enterprises, and make a huge profit. In truth, she had simply grown restless from staying still for too long and wanted to skip classes.
This Demon Crown Leaf grew on the Heaven Crown Purple Linden Tree, and the Heaven Crown Purple Linden Tree was located deep within Mount Kunyu.
The three entered the small town at the foot of Mount Kunyu and discovered that hunters from all over the country had gathered there. Stall owners at various booths were calling out in different accents.
Seeing this, Mo Fan asked curiously, "Why are so many people here?"
Lingling rolled her eyes and said irritably, "Obviously they're here for the Demon Crown Leaf too."
Mo Fan froze for a moment, then said gloomily, "Damn it, I thought it was exclusive information."
Rumble!!!
Just as the three were preparing supplies to enter the mountain, a thunderous roar came from the sky. A cold silver radiance spilled across the land, as if draping the mountains and the city in a thin layer of silver gauze.
Everyone subconsciously looked up, their minds shaken.
They saw a silver phoenix-like luan bird streak across the sky. Its meteor-like tail feathers carved out a resplendent path of stars across the firmament. On closer look, its four sky-covering wings also resembled the crystalline cicada wings of a butterfly.
This Monarch, resembling both butterfly and phoenix, descended, accompanied by vast Monarch pressure pouring down. Threads of moonlight enveloped the four directions, pressing the entire city of Yantai until it trembled.
All the fierce and domineering hunters lowered their heads, their faces filled with horror. No matter how famous they might be in their respective regions, they were ultimately only at the High-tier level. Not a single Super Mage was present.
Now that a Monarch had appeared in the world, even the mighty elites of the Nine Provinces naturally felt fear.
"Damn it, how could a demon Monarch appear here? Didn't the high-level council members notice?!"
"It's over. My lifetime of glory is about to end here."
"There's actually a great demon in the heartland of the Nine Provinces? What the hell!"
The hunters cursed inwardly, and despair surged into the minds of everyone present, including the ordinary citizens.
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