Star Gate

Chapter 420: All Parties In Attendance (I)

Violet Moon’s scowl deepened. Black Widow! She snorted at Golden Spear. “If my mother were here, you would not last three rounds with her!”

It was only to be expected that the second-in-command of Red Moon would be domineering. Perhaps not lasting three rounds was’t purely empty talk. Regardless, peak Solar Violet Moon’s arrival, along with the Armor of the Thunder God, made her a formidable force to reckon with.

Golden Spear waved his bodyguards to him so they would stop fighting. Red Moon’s remaining supernaturals swiftly congregated near Violet Moon. Not only that, but numerous other Solars appeared behind the woman. There were six of them, which meant there were a total of ten Solars from Red Moon when the two groups became one.

Only then did Violet Moon breathe slightly more easily. These martial masters... were terrifying!

Golden Spear had been the leader of the Three Spears and proceeded far down the path of martial masters. He was undeniably powerful and when reinforced by his bodyguards, it was an offensive unit that the Night Watchers could not measure up to.

Red Moon didn’t feel much pressure when it came to the Night Watchers—Hou Xiaochen was the exception. But when it came to the Silver Moon Guards, they’d fully mobilized these days and spilled so much blood that supernaturals cowered at the sound of their name.

Silver Moon martial masters had once more entered the public eye. Even though there were few powerhouses among martial masters, those that existed enabled supernaturals to see how strong martial masters could be when assembled into an army unit!

It would take at least a Solar to stand against each team of one hundred, but Solars weren’t cabbages to be found by the side of the road. Red Moon had gathered thirty-some Solars after summoning their experts from nineteen provinces. Many of them were already dead—just Li Hao alone had killed three.

Solars died faster in Silver Moon than in the central region. Disturbances unsettled the three northern provinces as of late, but only three Solars had died in them. When their deaths were public knowledge, the uproar was so great that it was like everyone had lost their fathers.

In Silver Moon... a Solar had died the day the Silver Moon Guards mobilized. Golden Spear killed another yesterday, making for two dead at the hands of the Guards in a very short amount of time. The one nailed to the ground struggled feebly, not long for the world.

An irritated Violet Moon frowned, it was not a good idea to wage war with the province. Solars died in droves here. Li Hao killed three, Golden Spear killed three, Yuan Shuo killed three, Hou Xiaochen killed a Nova, and four more had gone missing a few days ago...

Red Moon had lost thirteen Solars and one Nova in a short month! This level of loss was unacceptable to both Blue Moon and Violet Moon. Blue Moon took action himself yesterday, wanting to kill Golden Spear. However, Golden Spear caught him off guard instead. Although Blue Moon was a mid Nova, he couldn’t immediately regain the upper hand against his opponent!

Neither could Golden Spear do anything to him—he was a hair weaker than Blue Moon. But when martial masters reached his level, they were difficult targets to easily eliminate.

None of this was the key.

The key was Blue Moon’s absence today. He hadn’t run off, but had caught a woman’s eye. He was thick in the midst of trouble and Violet Moon’s expression changed slightly when she thought of the woman.

Yu Luocha!

She’d finally made her move and cowed the four directions as soon as she did so. She sent Blue Moon packing in bedraggled glory—the man didn’t know if he’d escape with his life yet.

Silver Moon was becoming ever more dangerous!

A low rumble sounded as Violet Moon was lost in her thoughts. Figures descended from the sky. Blue Moon was disheveled and glowering instead of presenting his usual leisurely demeanor. He hadn’t suffered any injuries because a cloaked person landed beside him at the same time, as well as a man with a stern, boxy face.

“The Parity King!”

“And an elder from the Celestial elder council?” Someone gasped from the crowd. Esteemed personages had come! But... their manner of arrival did not seem that smooth.

A lonesome figure floated down from overhead, her face slightly pale and killing intent in her eyes. She inclined her head at Golden Spear and looked again at the three standing in front of her.

“What a bunch of trash!” she pronounced coldly.

“......” The three esteemed personages did not respond. The Parity King furrowed his brows, Blue Moon brooded, and the elder beneath the cloak had his face hidden.

Yu Luocha!

The crowd looked at the woman, then at Golden Spear; some had already recognized them. A wizened martial master standing behind a large boulder exclaimed with emotion, “I knew that this Manager Yu of the Night Watchers was more than met the eye! It’s her alright!”

“Who, master?” asked a young martial master with curiosity.

“Yu Luocha!”

“Ah? One of the thirty-six heroes?”

“That’s right!” affirmed the excited old martial master. “It must be her! Only persons of this level can deter with power and threat to dominate the land! What were supernaturals worth when Silver Moon martial masters were known throughout the land? They were so beaten down by martial masters when their domain first rose that they didn’t dare set foot in the province. It wasn’t until we reached Dominator and could go no further, whereas the supernaturals ascended to Solar and Nova, did martial masters decline. But now... some of us have found the way forward!”

“Ahem... cough cough. Master, um... Yu Luocha... seems to be a supernatural.”

“So what if she is? She’s still a martial master!” The old man flew into a rage and glared angrily at the disciple who was speaking. Who said she was a supernatural?! She was a martial master! Even though the subject of their discussion had already crossed over, the old man still didn’t wish to admit that martial masters were less than supernaturals.

His disciples didn’t say a word. Whatever their teacher said was the truth. Not to mention, Yu Luocha had indeed been a premier martial master back in the day. She was listed in the Record of Thirty-Six.

......

Conversation buzzed all. Some people stood on a nearby cliff face. White hair dappled one of their number, despite his young age. He stood at their head and looked at where everyone’s attention was gathered.

“That is Yu Luocha?” Composure and inexplicable self-assurance resonated in his voice.

“Yes, that is her!” intoned an old man behind him. “Golden Spear and Yu Luocha have both sought the Night Watcher banner! Those who were once well known in Silver Moon are still active in the dynasty’s territory! I speak of Yuan Shuo, who has just left the province. Earthturner Sword, who has created his own sect of sword dao. Southern Fist, who has traveled to the north of the province. Jadelight Sword travels with Yuan Shuo. Sky Sword in the central region and Berserk Blade who serves the army.”

Who said that the martial world of Silver Moon had declined? It was alive and well, just in a different format. Everyone walked their own paths and had found their own homes. Many of the thirty-six were hale and hearty.

The young man inclined his head and whispered, “You forget that Red Moon possesses many of the thirty-six as well. Orange Moon, the Black Widow, Ying Hongyue...”

“That is true.” The old man nodded. “Many of the organization’s Seven Moons are part of the thirty-six.”

“Yu Luocha was one of them,” the young man asked curiously. “Why did she betray Ying Hongyue?”

“We’re not sure, it might have to do with the conjecture that Hou Xiaochen really is Sickly. It’s said that he spared her life once...”

The young man nodded again. “Silver Moon is indeed a blessed place that produces many talents! No wonder everyone wants to come here, but they seem to be waiting for something. We’re here as the vanguard to assess the situation...

“And to join the fun!” he chuckled. “Let’s take a look at the ruins of Battle Heaven. If possible, perhaps we can claim strong origin weapons as well!”

“Sir, it’s best to give up the idea as soon as possible!” the old man urged. “It’s said that Hou Xiaochen will enter himself! If he really is Sickly, then he was a premier martial master very early on. Martial masters only grow stronger when they become supernaturals, not to mention a preeminent martial master like them. Just look at his subordinates of Golden Spear and Yu Luocha. Hou Xiaochen is either peak Nova or even stronger...”

“Just because he killed Red Hair with a single spear jab?” The young man furrowed his brow. “That jab doesn’t represent anything. Even a mid or late Nova might kill an unprepared Red Hair with one blow if they had a sky level origin weapon to utilize!”

There was no doubt that Hou Xiaochen was powerful, but it was difficult to determine what level Nova he was.

“Red Hair couldn’t possibly have been completely caught off guard.” The old man shook his head. “Therefore... don’t underestimate Hou Xiaochen.”

“I’m not, I just think that the three great organizations won’t let him off easy if he enters the ruins. Not to mention, there may not be only the three great organizations there.” The young man smiled. “There are plenty of people who want Hou Xiaochen dead.”

The old man said no more. That was the truth. Hou Xiaochen was a thorn in the side of many. Even some within the Night Watchers wished for his demise. He would face more than the three great organizations if he entered the ruins.

“Oh yes, I hear that Old Demon Five Styles’ disciple killed six Solars two days ago and fled into Ash Mountain in the northern part of the province,” the young man changed the topic with interest. “Has there been any news?”

“No.” The old man shook his head. “Ash Mountain is not a safe place. The family has some records of it being an exceedingly dangerous locale. There are many major monster spirits there, some even greater than Nova. It’s a terrifying place!”

“What a pity, I hope he doesn’t die in there. There seem to be very few young genius martial masters around,” chuckled the young man. “There are a few in the central region, but they don’t seem all that impressive. That this one can kill multiple Solars means that he’s got real skill to his name. As expected as the final disciple of Old Demon Five Styles, the head of the thirty-six heroes...”

The old man didn’t continue the conversation. It went without saying that Li Hao must have true skill to his name. However, the young man spoke with condescending notes that the old man didn’t care to address. Perhaps the young man was very strong or even stronger than Hu Qingfeng that the Night Watchers had requested from their central headquarters.

No martial master was to be belittled. If Yuan Shuo’s disciple crossed over, he would be a Nova. He might not be weaker than the young man. Occupying a lofty position... only caused one to lose their alertness.