My Core is the Boss-Chapter 150.1: Great Calamity, News On Moonwatch Continent
The Cloud Court Master fell silent. He couldn't quite understand. The Dragon King? A smug smile? What did that even mean?
Seeing the Cloud Court Master lapse into wordlessness, Qi Yuan sighed. "Haa... As expected, there's a generation gap between me and you old boomers."
He finally grasped an important truth. No wonder a white moonlight beauty could never become the official wife. She was simply too old, and the generational gap was too big.
"Senior truly has a way with jokes." The Cloud Court Master's mouth twitched. Then, he turned toward Huang Tu beside him. "Senior, might you grant me a bit of face and spare this young man's life?"
Deep terror swirled in Huang Tu's eyes. How could he possibly be the Blood-Clothed Sword God?
That nightmare incarnate, whom Huang Tu hated so deeply he wished to tear him apart and grind his bones to dust, was right beside him. Yet Huang Tu didn't dare give rise to a single thought of resentment. He trembled uncontrollably. The Blood-Clothed Sword God could kill him at any moment.
Qi Yuan casually glanced at Huang Tu. "Why should I give you face? He tried to kill me, so now I shall kill him. It is perfectly just and proper."
The prodigies around Huang Tu felt as though they were plunged into an ice cellar. They all hurriedly stepped away, treating him like a plague deity.
"Senior, if you kill Huang Tu, I fear reconciliation with Bright Palace will become impossible," Cloud Court Master said. "This prodigy battle is extremely important. Huang Tu is the only hope Bright Palace has of entering the top twenty."
Qi Yuan looked surprised. "Oh? He's from Bright Palace? And is he that important to them?"
No wonder Huang Tu looked familiar, he turned out to be White Moonlight's junior!
The Cloud Court Master emphasized Huang Tu's value, clearly wishing to preserve his life. "He's more important than a Violet Palace cultivator, perhaps even comparable to a Palace Master."
Qi Yuan was speechless. Bright Palace can't survive without this Huang Tu? What, can't they just watch videos?
A cold smile appeared on his face. "All the more reason to kill him."
He flicked his finger, and a spell shot toward Huang Tu.
Cloud Court Master's expression changed. He tried to intervene. Unfortunately, the difference in strength was far too great. He could not possibly block Qi Yuan's attack, even touching it would injure him. The spell landed. Huang Tu's eyes went still. His body softened and collapsed to the ground, lifeless.
Cloud Court Master appeared extremely grim. The gathered prodigies trembled with fear.
The Blood-Clothed Sword God was completely beyond reason. He had just killed a prodigy in public without any hesitation. He did not even care about being accused of bullying the weak.
With Huang Tu dead, Cloud Court Master sighed. "Senior, why must you force relations with Bright Palace into such rigidity?"
Qi Yuan ignored him, instead dusting off his hands and turning to Rogue Immortal. "Another one dead. Your ranking on the prodigy list just rose a bit. How far are you from the main list now? Want me to kill a few more?"
The prodigies turned pale and scrambled backward. The Blood-Clothed Sword God is a lunatic, isn't he? 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎
Rogue Immortal was completely stunned, squeezing out a smile that appeared uglier than if he had cried. "N-no... no need."
Beside them, Gao Jien didn't dare move a muscle. If not for the two Violet Palace experts present, he would've long rushed over to ask his junior brother just what was going on.
Cloud Court Master slowly said to Qi Yuan, "Senior, Bright Palace actually entrusted me with a message to deliver to you."
Qi Yuan's aura surged with killing intent. "You're Bright Palace's lackey?"
This was White Moonlight's faction, it was worth a great deal.
"No!" Sweat beaded on the Cloud Court Master's forehead. In that instant, he felt the breath of death itself. "I have no relation to Bright Palace."
Only then did Qi Yuan dismiss his killing intent.
"Senior, may we step aside to speak?" Cloud Court Master asked. Some matters couldn't be discussed in public.
"Mm. Fine. We can take several steps if needed." Qi Yuan nodded, then glanced at Rogue Immortal. "Rogue Immortal, the Fish-Dragon Golden Core Dance starts soon. Remember to record it for me. Thanks."
Qi Yuan disappeared with Cloud Court Master right after.
The prodigies left behind wore expressions of awe and terror. Rogue Immortal sat there dazed. His surroundings looked at him with a hint of envy.
Gao Jien quickly sent him a voice transmission. "Junior Brother, what's going on? Blood-Clothed Sword God? Bright Palace? Should we run back to Thunderwalk Continent right now?"
Rogue Immortal's mind was still a jumbled mess. "Senior Brother, I'm honestly not sure either."
***
Inside the cave residence, faint incense burned, filling the residence with a hint of immortal charm.
Swirling with blood qi, Qi Yuan asked Cloud Court Master, "Speak. What is it?"
Cloud Court Master said, "Haa... Senior shouldn't have killed Huang Tu. You’ve completely offended the Bright Palace."
Qi Yuan didn't care. "I already did long ago."
He was going to annihilate Bright Palace anyway, why would he worry about offending them? Offending dead people wasn't scary. In the cultivation world, he always wiped out both body and soul, no one could even become a ghost afterward.
"Senior may not know, but entering the top twenty of the Eastern Lands Prodigy Battle is extremely important to Bright Palace."
Qi Yuan looked puzzled. "Isn't it just gaining entry to a new world?"
Cloud Court Master stiffened. "Since Senior already knows that, shouldn't you also understand the implications?"
"Oh? What does it imply?" Qi Yuan looked blank. "Don't play riddles with me. Explain clearly."
Cloud Court Master's heart skipped a beat. Any top faction in any continent should’ve known already, but the Blood-Clothed Sword God seemed to be completely in the dark. Could he be a rogue cultivator?
The thought made Cloud Court Master even more respectful.
"This matter concerns heavenly secrets. I truly cannot say. If I speak it aloud, I might die on the spot." He hesitated, then said, "I can only give Senior six words. A great calamity approaches, prepare early."
Qi Yuan looked surprised. "A great calamity?"
He didn't press further. Judging from Cloud Court Master's expression, nothing could be forced out.
Cloud Court Master then said, "This time, the Eastern Lands discovered a new world. The three Yin Spirits of the Eastern Lands have decreed that any sect whose prodigy enters the top twenty may enter that world and claim new territory."
"There are three Yin Spirits in the Eastern Lands?" Qi Yuan asked about what he truly cared about.
Cloud Court Master shook his head, not expecting that question. "I have no clue. It’s a highly kept secret."
Qi Yuan asked again, "How strong is a Yin Spirit? If I kill ten thousand of you, can I kill a Yin Spirit?"
"C-cough..." Cloud Court Master was embarrassed. "Senior, please don't make things difficult. A Yin Spirit is akin to a deity. Their level of existence is beyond my comprehension. I dare not even imagine comparing myself."
Qi Yuan asked seriously, "If I drag down the sun and throw it at them, will they die?"
Cold sweat dripped down Cloud Court Master's neck. Why was the Blood-Clothed Sword God so deadset on fighting Yin Spirits? Every line out of his mouth was about attacking them. Though he admitted Qi Yuan was strong, nearly on par with the Heavenly Ascension Pavilion’s Pavilion Master, Yin Spirit versus Violet Palace was still like a mortal facing a deity.
Cloud Court Master answered awkwardly, "P-probably..."
Qi Yuan nodded. "Right. That new world, what world is it? What's its level of strength?"
"The Moonwatch Continent. Very weak. Its strongest is only equivalent to a Nascent Soul of our Canglan World. The Eastern Lands' top twenty prodigies can easily sweep that new world."
Qi Yuan's eyelids twitched. "Moonwatch Continent?"
He didn't expect to hear that name. Wasn't that the world from his game? The world where he built his Heavenly Dao class? Was it the same place or merely the same name?
Jin Li...
His heart surged, though his face remained calm. "Am I eligible to go?"
"Senior, the decree of the three Yin Spirits cannot be changed. You must enter the Eastern Lands top twenty to gain the right to enter the Moonwatch Continent."
"Understood." Qi Yuan's heart was still stirred. "I'm leaving."
With a flash, he vanished.
Only a bitterly smiling Cloud Court's master remained. "Haa... The feud between Blood-Clothed Sword God and Bright Palace can no longer be resolved."
