My Golden Core is a Star, do you call this cultivating?

Chapter 453: The Terrifying Threat of Taihuang Palace

Purple Fate Ancestor stood beyond the celestial veil, his expression particularly complex.

“What is the meaning of this?”

He was quite puzzled.

After all, seeing a star projection suddenly transform into the word "woman" was utterly absurd.

A star projection was the essence of a Yang God.

For it to inexplicably morph into the character for "woman," could this really be the work of Supreme Truth?

Such a thing was unheard of.

“Could it be that behind Blood Robe, there’s an Upper Sovereign? But who could it be?”

Purple Fate Ancestor pondered deeply.

Then suddenly, something came to his mind.

“Could it be... Moon God Celestial?”

“This handiwork... certainly fits Moon God Celestial!”

“But, isn’t Moon God Celestial seriously injured?”

“Could this mean, with Lynia’s Transformation approaching, she’s showing her hand to tell the world that her injuries have... healed?”

Purple Fate Ancestor could only convince himself of this explanation.

Blood Robe’s relationships in the Six Heavens were simple.

He came from the Molo Clan and had fallen in love with the Moon Maiden.

So, it was very possible that he had also met Moon God Celestial.

“No wonder that rascal told me before that he wanted to marry the Moon Maiden and even... tested my opinion of Moon God Palace.”

With this thought, Purple Fate Ancestor felt the confusion in his heart unravel.

If Moon God Celestial had intervened, then Blood Robe was certainly safe.

Thinking of this, he felt relieved.

“That rascal made me go to Black Demon Mountain to plead on his behalf and lose face. When he returns, I’ll have to give him a good scolding!”

Purple Fate Ancestor muttered to himself.

Suddenly, he sensed something and a hint of joy appeared in his eyes.

His form disappeared in an instant.

When he reappeared, he was standing outside the teleportation array.

The space around him froze momentarily as Purple Fate Ancestor gazed at Qi Yuan, who was clad in a blood-red robe, his expression calm.

“You’ve got quite the luck to come back alive,” he remarked, with a mix of sternness and joy in his voice.

“Ugh, old man, it’s too dangerous out there,” Qi Yuan said, still shaken. “So many guys giving off ‘man-condensation’ vibes, and then there are all those slanderous shrimp-head men—it's impossible to guard against them!”

Just thinking about the lecherous gaze of the Divine Blood Celestial made Qi Yuan furious.

It was harassment to the extreme!

“The Six Heavens have never been a place of fortune; it's full of dangers. I imagine you’ve realized that now,” Purple Fate Ancestor said gravely. “From now on, will you still dare to act so recklessly, running around wherever you please?”

“Old man, are you going with that whole ‘blame the victim’ logic now? Just because I wear less, they can ogle and harass me?”

“Hmph, I’m simply telling you, ‘A gentleman does not stand under a collapsing wall.’”

“Right now, Lynia’s Transformation is approaching, and all the great sacred grounds will be making waves. You should stay indoors more, focus on your cultivation, and strengthen your abilities for self-protection,” Purple Fate Ancestor advised earnestly.

Qi Yuan nodded in agreement. “You’re right, but... I need to go out for a bit. Celestial Moonflower has given me permission, and I’ve been approved to take the Moon Maiden back to Purple Fate Heaven as my bride!”

When Purple Fate Ancestor heard this, his expression turned serious.

His previous speculations were becoming more and more certain.

Indeed, behind Blood Robe was none other than Moon God Celestial.

“When?” Purple Fate Ancestor asked.

“I’ll find a good date,” Qi Yuan replied after some thought.

“This time, I’ll accompany you to Moon God Palace,” Purple Fate Ancestor said plainly.

Given the potential danger, he decided to go with Qi Yuan.

Unless the flag master of Ghost Usurping Heaven personally intervened, no one else would be able to harm him.

And even if the flag master did show up, at most, he’d only be injured.

Besides, Ghost Usurping Heaven had no understanding of what Blood Robe truly represented and would never mobilize the forces they used against Black Sword to target Blood Robe.

After thinking it over, Qi Yuan asked, “This... won’t Black Demon Abyss have a problem with this?”

Though Qi Yuan wasn’t the sharpest, he wasn’t dumb either.

With Lynia’s Transformation nearing, if the head of Purple Fate Heaven's Five Demons was to marry a Moon Maiden from Moon God Palace, it would spark all kinds of speculation.

Wouldn’t people wonder if Black Demon Abyss was trying to form an alliance with Moon God Palace?

And wouldn’t factions within Black Demon Abyss, like Soul of Shadows, which had fought against Moon God Palace, try to interfere?

Purple Fate Ancestor’s expression remained calm. “This matter... is solely the business of Purple Fate Heaven. Others... have no say.”

Recently, he had gone to Black Demon Mountain to request help for Blood Robe, only to be turned away.

Regarding that master, he was now thoroughly disillusioned.

He had served Black Demon Abyss loyally for many years, had he not?

Purple Fate Ancestor had ventured into dangerous, foreign realms seven times on behalf of Black Demon Abyss, fought alien races, and reclaimed the ancestral Black Demon Blood, which he then deposited into the ancestral land.

To pave the way for Black Sword, he had consumed his own vitality four times to refine grand elixirs.

And that didn’t even cover everything.

Yet, when he sought his master’s assistance for Blood Robe, the master refused to even see him.

Inside, Purple Fate Ancestor was filled with fury.

“Helping me won’t cause you trouble with anyone, right?” Qi Yuan asked carefully. He had a high emotional IQ and added, “I heard long ago that you and the master of Black Demon Abyss don’t get along.”

It wasn’t a secret among the upper echelons that Purple Fate Ancestor and the master of Black Demon Abyss were at odds.

There were rumors, both wild and factual, and most of them were quite strange.

For example, there was the wild tale that the master of Black Demon Abyss had a fondness for younger men and once tried to court Purple Fate Ancestor in public, only to be rebuffed.

Then there were more factual but odd rumors, such as Purple Fate Ancestor supposedly having fallen in love with his master’s wife. He allegedly drugged her, but when he woke up, he discovered he had mistakenly slept with the master of Black Demon Abyss instead.

Purple Fate Ancestor’s expression grew complicated as old memories resurfaced. “It’s simply a matter of having different principles. We no longer share the same path.”

“These are minor issues. If I can’t even preside over your marriage, then I might as well leave Black Demon Abyss entirely.

Not to mention…”

Purple Fate Ancestor’s eyes twinkled with a faint smile.

“Didn’t you once say you believed in ‘free marriage’? Who cares about your wedding? If anyone has a problem with it, tell them not to come to Purple Fate Heaven!”

Purple Fate Ancestor had made up his mind.

He had been too weak and compromising in the past.

That’s why, within Black Demon Abyss, he had always been the one to bear the burdens and make the sacrifices, while the benefits never came his way.

His recent plea for help from the master of Black Demon Abyss had snapped the final thread in his heart.

He had extinguished any lingering sentiment or loyalty.

From now on, he would no longer have anything to do with Black Demon Abyss, even if it meant becoming the next Molo Clan.

“You’re right, old man!” Qi Yuan nodded earnestly. He then remembered something and asked, “By the way, old man, do you have any more Black Demon Ancestral Blood? I really need some!”

After reaching the eleventh level of the Ancestral Blood Method, Qi Yuan had gotten busy with the Supreme Truth Debate Conference, leaving this technique’s progress stagnated.

Qi Yuan was highly focused on improving the Ancestral Blood Method.

After all, this technique could enhance his Ten Thousand Dao War God cultivation.

Currently, his Ten Thousand Dao War God was already comparable to those at the Supreme Truth level.

With Lynia’s Transformation looming, he needed to improve in every possible way.

From offensive divine treasures to supreme techniques, to the Ancestral Blood Method, everything needed to be pushed forward.

“Heh heh, you’re in luck, kid. I happen to have some on hand. Consider it a gift,” Purple Fate Ancestor said with a chuckle as he waved his hand, sending a bottle of Black Demon Ancestral Blood to Qi Yuan.

Internally, Purple Fate Ancestor felt a pang of reluctance.

After all, Black Demon Ancestral Blood was incredibly rare, even to him.

He himself didn’t dare to waste even a single drop.

Of course, now that his cultivation had reached such a high level, he didn’t dare to refine it further anyway, since another bout of Root Demon Tribulation would descend, and he might not be able to withstand it.

Qi Yuan took the Black Demon Ancestral Blood, delighted. “Old man, you’re not bad. When you die, would you like me to find you a decent job in the afterlife?”

“Get lost!” Purple Fate Ancestor roared.

However, his expression darkened as a thought crossed his mind. “Do you have a feud with Taihuang Palace?”

“Yeah, why?” Qi Yuan didn’t bother to hide it.

Given that Sister Bullhorn knew about it, it was normal for Purple Fate Ancestor to know as well.

“I just received news that Lynia’s Transformation will indeed be hosted by Taihuang Palace. It’s no rumor.

This information has already been confirmed by several Upper Sovereigns.”

Purple Fate Ancestor’s voice became low and serious.

The implications of this were terrifying.

“This could be troublesome,” Qi Yuan’s face turned serious as well.

“Hmph, Taihuang Palace hosting Lynia’s Transformation is a huge threat, especially for us Great Supreme Truth cultivators.

If we refuse to participate, they can even manipulate the star realms and trigger our Root Demon Tribulations,” Purple Fate Ancestor explained, his face clouded with concern.

In the past, Lynia’s Transformation would indeed result in Root Demon Tribulations for Great Supreme Truth cultivators who chose not to enter the fray.

But back then, it was hosted by the One and Only Palace.

Being situated in the Seventh Heaven, the One and Only Palace had limited understanding of the Six Heavens, and they couldn’t easily trigger Root Demon Tribulations for other Great Supreme Truth cultivators.

Those at the Great Supreme Truth level had their own ways of avoiding it.

As long as they could evade the rules perfectly, the One and Only Palace couldn’t touch them.

In simple terms, in the context of Blue Star’s legal systems, the One and Only Palace operated under a “rule of law” system—strict adherence to rules, overseen by an intelligent AI to manage Lynia’s Transformation.

Now, however, with Taihuang Palace in control, it had switched to a “rule of man.”

This meant that decisions could be made based on personal judgment, allowing for leniency or strictness as needed, creating new laws or giving special treatment.

If Taihuang Palace decided to target someone, they could use underhanded tactics, effectively punching them with a “Yang punch.”

This is why Moon God Palace’s current situation was so precarious.

Upon hearing this, Qi Yuan only felt the overwhelming power of Taihuang Palace, but he wasn’t afraid.

“I’ve already ventured into the Root Demon Sea on Gongxing. A little Root Demon Tribulation doesn’t scare me.”

“So,” Purple Fate Ancestor said, “after you marry the Moon Maiden, don’t get too involved with Moon God Palace. For now, avoid entering the Yang God realm. As long as you don’t ascend to Yang God, Lynia’s Transformation won’t affect you.”

Lynia’s Transformation was aimed solely at Yang Gods.

As long as Blood Robe didn’t become a Yang God, he would remain safe.

“Relax, I’m far from becoming a Yang God!” Qi Yuan said confidently. He was still at the Purple Mansion stage, so Yang God was indeed a long way off.

However, a thought crossed his mind. “If I marry the Moon Maiden, I won’t bring you any trouble, will I? For example, Taihuang Palace might trigger a Root Demon Tribulation on you?”

“Hmph, this is a trivial matter. Taihuang Palace won’t bother with something so insignificant.

Even if they are hosting Lynia’s Transformation, they still have to follow the official rules. If they don’t, the other Upper Sovereigns would never allow them to act with impunity.

As long as you don’t kill their leader’s father or mock him to his face, you’ll be fine!

Besides, I, Purple Fate Ancestor, am not someone they can easily mess with!”

Purple Fate Ancestor spoke with confidence.

Every Great Supreme Truth cultivator had their own pride.

While Taihuang Palace’s leader indeed had the power to kill him, he wasn’t some soft target that could be easily crushed.

Qi Yuan felt reassured hearing this.

Thankfully, he had never met Taihuang Palace’s leader’s father. All he had done was destroy the leader’s Three Thousand Realms and obliterate his Three Thousand Past Lives.

Not a big deal.

“Hurry up and go back! You’ve been missing, and Purple Fate Xue has been feeling terribly guilty. She keeps saying she shouldn’t have brought out the Black Cloud Blood Cavalry or sworn an oath. She believes that’s why you suffered through this disaster!”

Purple Fate Ancestor waved his hand and vanished.

“Sister Bullhorn is feeling guilty for me?”

Qi Yuan found this strange and decided to check on her.

About half an hour later...

Qi Yuan watched as Sister Bullhorn sat there, tears streaming down her face while eating hot pot. He was at a loss for words.

He saw her open her mouth, and mushrooms tumbled out into the hot pot.

Yes, the ingredients came from her mouth.

“Ah, Blood Robe! I knew you’d be fine.

You’re alive! Come, have some mushrooms!”