Chapter 83.1: Moon God, News About Moonwatch Continent

Qi Yuan sighed. "It's too expensive, way too expensive."

Ten thousand spirit stones... how many houses could that buy?

He wasn't sure. But this jade slip's functions were even more primitive than a cellphone.

Jiang Lingsu's lips curved into a faint smile. "Your big sister is rich."

"But the functions are too limited. If it could do video calls and voice chats, that'd be perfect," Qi Yuan said, getting more and more animated. He even considered copying Deescord app. "Oh, imagine it had red packet transfers and spirit stone gifting! It'd be even better!"

When it came to nitpicking and giving “suggestions”, Qi Yuan was no different from any ordinary man.

Jiang Lingsu rolled her eyes at him. "Senior Brother, just shut up already. Figure it out yourself. I'm tired. I'm going to sleep."

She pulled her delicate hand from his and returned to her run-down straw hut that seemed about to collapse any moment.

Meanwhile, Qi Yuan directed his divine sense into the jade slip. "Choose a nickname? How about... Faceless Swordsman? No, that won't do. I was wearing a mask when I killed Chu Tianxiong. I created the Qi Yuan Scripture.

I should be the founder of a Dao lineage! Let's go with ‘Qiyuann Sovereign’!"

Qi Yuan modified his nickname and entered the forum. It was divided into three sections: the Public Zone, Advanced Zone, and High Zone.

He tried clicking into each, but only the Public Zone was available. "

Huh?

Not enough contribution points to enter the Advanced Zone?"

Access to the other sections required contribution points, earned by doing tasks for the Divine Flower Society. Since his score was zero, he was stuck in the Public Zone.

"Maybe there's a hidden board somewhere..." he muttered, then accessed the Public Zone.

In an instant, rows of posts appeared before his eyes, just like an outdated internet forum.

Flying Swordsman's Foundation Establishment Insights

Buying Level 1 Foundation Establishment Spirit Item — Yuanlong Grass

Experience in Training at the Heavy Mountain Secret Realm

Qi Yuan commented, "All these titles are so serious."

He opened the first post:

Flying Swordsman's Foundation Establishment Insights

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The poster, Flying Swordsman, claimed to be a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. He shared cultivation experiences, mainly stressing the importance of building a solid foundation and condensing powerful mana. Apparently, the formed Core would be stronger that way.

Polite and formal replies filled the thread.

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Many thanks, Daoist friend.

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When time allows, please visit my cave dwelling; let's drink and talk about Dao.

Qi Yuan closed the post and browsed others. There were countless topics in the Public Zone: cultivation insights, treasure requests, secret realm adventures, casual chats, duel invitations, and more.

Then, one post caught his eye.

Selling Golden Water Needles from the Red Rock World

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Qi Yuan clicked in curiously. "Red Rock World?"

The author explained that the Red Rock World bordered the Canglan World. It was a small mortal world rich in metal-element treasures. The Grand Dao Sect controlled the gateway between the two realms and monopolized the trade.

"So there really are other worlds besides this one," Qi Yuan mused. "The Canglan World and the Red Rock World are neighbors... but what about the Moonwatch Continent?"

He looked up the term "Moonwatch Continent", but nothing came up. Qi Yuan felt disappointed.

"Guess this 'game' isn't that popular yet," he muttered, then decided to post something himself.

After a bit of thought, he typed up his post:

Shocking! As a Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment Cultivator, My Life Has Been Full of Misfortune! Seeking Help from Experts!

Qi Yuan felt that all the other post titles were too proper, so he went with a clickbaity one.

Fellow cultivators, since capturing the Heavenly Dao Fragments and building my foundation, my path has been filled with confusion. Cultivating with Heavenly Dao class is too difficult as techniques are scarce. I humbly request any senior to give me a Profound or Heavenly-tier cultivation method, or one that strengthens the divine soul. I, Qiyuann Sovereign, will repay in kind! Also, does anyone know about the Moonwatch Continent? That realm is where I attained my Dao. I long to revisit it.

In short,

I'm a Heavenly Dao class Foundation Establishment realm, please give me a cultivation manual.

After posting, Qi Yuan closed the jade slip and continued cultivating the Hundred Temperings Soul-Refining Technique.

Meanwhile, his post began attracting attention.

***

Eastern Lands, Cuiyun Immortal Province...

In a grand cave mansion, a handsome noble-looking young man in golden robes, logged into the Divine Flower Society jade. He browsed it daily, checking new posts for amusement.

However, most cultivators were boring. He had made only two friends so far. Since they were like-minded, he'd even created a private discussion circle.

Then, he saw a long-titled post. "So long? Shocking? Heavenly Dao class Foundation Establishment?"

His eyes widened. "Could this be the descendant of some ancient monster?"

As an Earth-class Foundation Establishment cultivator, he understood how impossible Heavenly Dao class was. To capture the Heavenly Vein's Breath would require the help of an Yin Spirit or even Yang Spirit elder, monsters that hadn't been seen in his region for ages.

Yet someone managed to achieve that? Definitely the beloved grandchild of an ancient powerhouse.

He clicked instantly. "Captured the Heavenly Dao Fragment? Heavenly Dao class? Qiyuann Sovereign?"

The golden-robed man blinked.

This has to be a hoax.

Then he slapped his thigh. "What a genius! Why didn't I think of adding 'Shocking!' to my own posts?"

He quickly sent a friend request to Qiyuann Sovereign. Then, he gleefully made his own post.

Shocking! After 300 Years of Seclusion, Ancestor Xiangyun Fathered an 18-Year-Old Son!

Ancestor Xiangyun was his old rival. The golden-robed man couldn't beat him, and thus resorted to this.

***

That night, Qi Yuan reentered the forum and froze. The once serious message board now had several flashy posts, all starting with

'Shocking!'

Each one had massive engagement. Qi Yuan opened his own thread. He wanted to see if anyone had responded sincerely.

The comments surprised him.

└Such a young man, already boasting nonsense.

└Heavenly Dao class Foundation Establishment isn't that simple. Does your sect even have Yin or Yang Spirits?

└Daoist friend, you are quite the character."

No one believed him.

Qi Yuan sighed. "As expected, true geniuses are always met with skepticism."

He scrolled down further. It was a pity no one was giving him any Profound or Heaven-tier cultivation manuals.

Just then, one comment caught his eye.

└The name 'Moonwatch Continent' suggests it may belong to the Lord Moon God's world. In the far north of the Canglan World, there exists a sacred sect, the Moonlight Palace. They are heirs of the Lord Moon God's Dao lineage.

It was sent by an anonymous user.

Qi Yuan's eyes flickered as he pondered over the content. He swiftly sent his reply.

└Senior, may I ask who is the Lord Moon God? Where is she now? How may I contact her?

A short while later, the anonymous user replied.

└She has manifested in countless forms. She sits eternally in the Celestial Realm above the boundless void.

Qi Yuan fell silent.

So, I'll have to visit the Moonlight Palace one day...The Moonlight Clan had also existed on the Moonwatch Continent. Coincidence or connection?

"Moon God..."

He recalled the memory fragment he'd obtained with the Daydream Art—how the Great Sun had once battled an external foe and was defeated, forced to hide in the abyss of Earth's End. Could that foe have been the Moon God? Or related to her?

Even facing the Great Sun's remnant soul had nearly cost him everything. How terrifying must the foe have been at full power?

"Matters involving immortals and gods are still too far from me," Qi Yuan murmured. "I'm only at Foundation Establishment. I'll need to reach Core Formation before worrying about that."

“The Qi Yuan Scripture still has no continuation. I need higher tier techniques to complete it." He sighed, then said wistfully, "My white moonlight, where are you? Zhu Lianhua, my pure white moonlight, will you ever bring me new techniques?"

As he prayed for a benefactor, he noticed two new friend requests.

"'Spirit Maiden?'" Qi Yuan blinked. "Junior Sister?"

He accepted and sent her a chat.

Qiyuann Sovereign: Junior sister, I hid my identity so well and even changed my nickname. How did you find me?

Spirit Maiden: Senior brother, your brilliance is like the stars themselves. If I couldn't find you, I wouldn't be worthy of being your junior sister.

Qi Yuan sighed. "Even when I try to stay low-profile, I just can't hide my shine."

Then, he checked the second request and his expression froze. "‘Great Sun Flame Emperor’? Don't tell me... the Great Sun isn't dead, and he's ascended to reality to hunt me down?"

Hesitating, he then reasoned. "Probably just a coincidence."

Finally, he accepted the friend request.