The Saintess Has A Showdown 289-290

Chapter 289: Emperor of the Sea Region

–Sea Region, Sea Concubine Palace

Nearly a month had passed since the end of the Water-Moon War. With the help of the giant spirit beasts like the Lunar Colossus Servant and the Tyrant Demon Seed, the reconstruction of the Sea Concubine Palace was well underway, the outlines of the buildings taking shape.

After spending more than a month together, the relationship between the Sea Concubine Palace and the moonlight spirit beasts had surprisingly… improved.

Besides the Tyrant Demon Seed, which remained aloof and unapproachable, the others had made a few friends.

Even Haze, which had been killed, had been resurrected by the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer. Their soul cores were linked by a special legendary contract. As long as the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer lived, they would also live.

Incidentally, the method the legendary White Flower Moon-Treading Deer used to enter the Soul Prison Trial had been taught to it by another member of October. Gong Lianyue had also learned it, a technique she could use at any time, though the price was… steep.

At this moment, at the Sea Concubine Palace’s harbor, the Tyrant Demon Seed, transformed into its massive, centipede form, floated on the sea, waiting. Today was the day the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer and its entourage would return home.

Under the awed and slightly fearful gazes of the Sea Concubine Palace Spirit Masters, the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer stood at the front of the rabbit-centipede, gazing at the vast ocean.

Although these past few weeks had been filled with anxiety and fear, the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer had given the Sea Concubine Palace members a strange sense of pride and accomplishment, especially whenever Spirit Masters from other Sea Region factions came to visit. They could even… feed the legendary being, a display of their… special relationship.

A moment later, a blue-haired, teardrop-eyed girl in a Sea Concubine Palace uniform stepped onto the Tyrant Demon Seed’s soft, white fur, reaching the front of the centipede, where the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer stood.

Although the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer’s invasion had caused significant damage to the Sea Region, her connection to October was far more important to Gong Lianyue.

She now had access to the latest information on the Moon Calamity, and even rare and valuable resources otherwise unavailable in the Sea Region.

For the first time, the remote Sea Region had a connection to the larger world beyond.

Half of the members of October hadn’t even heard of the Heavy Rain Realm, considering it insignificant, let alone the tiny Sea Region.

The Water-Moon War… the gains outweighed the losses.

More importantly, she had gained the friendship of the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer…

Looking at the teary-eyed, little deer, Gong Lianyue gently stroked its antlers.

The White Flower Moon-Treading Deer nuzzled her affectionately, its sharp antlers almost piercing the blue-haired girl’s eyes.

“Although you can use the key to contact me, don’t do it too often. It will distract us from our cultivation!!”

“I understand. And you, don’t rely too much on your inherited memories. Be less impulsive, less destructive, and try to be… calmer.”

“Okay, see you in three years.”

“See you in three years!”

After exchanging farewells, Gong Lianyue returned to the shore, waving at the little deer.

The Tyrant Demon Seed, its massive, centipede body churning the water, carrying the group of moonlight spirit beasts, began its journey home.

As the Sea Concubine Palace receded into the distance, the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer, sitting at the front of the rabbit-centipede, waved tearfully, unable to stop the tears flowing from its eyes.

Even hours later, nearing the Wind Valley, its expression remained melancholic.

“Master really likes Gong Lianyue…” the Moon Chaser said, seeing the sadness on the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer’s face.

The White Flower Moon-Treading Deer, the most ferocious clan, born at the apex of the spirit world, and yet Gong Lianyue, unafraid, had befriended it, a rare and precious connection, perhaps its only true friend.

“Gong Lianyue has stolen my heart. I will never feel such joy or sorrow again,” the white-haired deer woman sighed dramatically, as if she had grasped the profound meaning of life.

Just then, Sound Fang Soul Melody, carrying several fish larger than rhinoceroses, emerged from the nearby sea.

“Master, let’s have low-rank Bone Scale Fish for lunch today. I just caught a few.”

“Yay!” the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer cheered, almost jumping up and down.

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After lunch, the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer’s mood had improved considerably. It sat on the edge of the Tyrant Demon Seed’s furry back, its legs kicking, looking around.

They had left the Sea Region and were now traveling through the windswept Storm Realm.

The Moon God Concubine sat beside the little deer and asked respectfully,

“Master, I can’t imagine you being defeated. Just how powerful is this Sorrowful Saintess, to even be recommended to October by you?”

At the mention of that battle, the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer’s playful demeanor vanished, its expression turning serious.

A powerful, intimidating aura radiated from it, silencing the other spirit beasts, their bodies trembling, cold sweat trickling down their backs.

After a long silence, the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer finally spoke, its voice low,

“That Sea Region… it might one day become one of the Ten Sacred Domains.”

“And Gong Lianyue… is the emperor of that Sea Region…”

A stunned silence, the moonlight spirit beasts’ forms gradually obscured by the swirling wind and sand.

The White Flower Moon-Treading Deer, during its time in the Sea Region, had developed a high opinion of Gong Lianyue, the Sorrowful Saintess.

To become one of the Ten Sacred Domains… that was a far greater achievement than obtaining a title, the ultimate dream of every spirit beast.

This small, insignificant Sea Region… could it truly become a Sacred Domain? How absurd, how unbelievable…

The White Flower Moon-Treading Deer returned to the Hegemony Moon Realm.

And the Sorrowful Saintess, having repelled the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer, her fame spreading throughout the Sea Region, secretly became the Ninth Seat of October, the leader of the second disaster zone, the Heavy Rain Realm.

The Moon Calamity, three years.

The White Moon Lord’s awakening was fast approaching, and the Heavy Rain Realm’s spirit gate was about to open.

What awaited the Sorrowful Saintess next was a trial in the Heavy Rain Realm!!!

Chapter 290: The Heavy Rain Realm Trial

[Had some low-rank Bone Scale Fish for lunch. The meat was tender, the taste rich, the fragrant blood juices melting in my mouth. Delicious!!]

[Slept and woke up having broken through to the Third Cycle. So exercise does help with development!]

[We just arrived at the Endless Swamp. It seems they were already holding preliminaries for the Heavy Rain Realm trial, but our… visit… disrupted their plans. They’re currently in a state of emergency. Haha!]

[Reached the Empty Spirit Realm. Yay!!]

[Arrived at the Ice Congealing Realm. There’s a member of the Lunar Demon Hall here. Let me know if you want to… play… I can introduce you…]

[Almost at the Heavy Rain Realm. We were originally planning to select suitable October candidates here, but now there’s no need. Let’s go~~]

So many messages…!!!

Back in the Sea Concubine Palace, in the newly built Saintess Palace, Gong Lianyue, having just woken up, felt a headache coming on.

The White Flower Moon-Treading Deer had specifically told her not to contact it too often, and yet, she woke up to find her soul core almost bursting.

It was like… ignoring a clingy girlfriend’s texts. Alarmed, Gong Lianyue quickly sent a few replies, her soul core buzzing with another dozen incoming messages.

This White Flower Moon-Treading Deer was far too talkative, like it had never had a conversation before. Did it even have any friends?

As Gong Lianyue rubbed her temples, a giant mermaid poked its… balloon-like head… through the window.

“Sorrowful Saintess, the Heavy Rain Realm trial is about to begin. The spirit gate will be opening soon. The various factions have announced their preliminary selections. What are your plans?”

“The Ice Shield Palace has blocked all information about me. You know what to do, right?”

“Of course! I won’t say a word!” Shui Huangyou nodded vigorously.

If the Heavy Rain Realm learned that a Spirit Master with three legendary spirit beasts, who had even defeated the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer, was about to arrive through their spirit gate, they might panic and seal it.

Although the Ninth Seat of the Three Lives Gate, Shui Huangyou knew the Sorrowful Saintess’s power far surpassed that of any legendary being in the Heavy Rain Realm.

The Nine-Petal Peach Silk Snow Lotus Flower, a spirit beast of the same lineage as the Peach Blossom Concubine, one of the titled Seven Concubines, the King of Flowers among plant-types.

The unnamed Snow Woman, a spirit beast of the same lineage as the Snow Monarch, another of the Seven Concubines, the second known Snow Monarch.

And that terrifying legendary Water Element, which had clashed head-on with the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer, the most ferocious clan, and the Sea Breath Cradle, one of the Ten Sacred Waters.

With these three legendary spirit beasts, once Gong Lianyue reached the Nether Traverse Stage, the entire spirit world would tremble.

Shui Huangyou’s only task was to protect the Sorrowful Saintess’s identity until the Moon Calamity arrived.

The Ice Shield Palace was also cooperating, having completely sealed off the Wind Valley for three years.

This way, no one could enter or leave, and no one in the Sea Region could reveal the true nature of the Sorrowful Saintess’s spirit beasts.

“By the way, the rules of the trial forbid non-contracted spirit beasts. Hong Xiaoqianyu and the Shadowlurking Blade can’t go with you.” Shui Huangyou suddenly remembered and added.

“That rule is to prevent… bodyguards, right? They can just enter disguised as wild spirit beasts. We can pretend not to know each other inside.”

“Oh, I see…”

As the blue-haired girl spoke, Shui Huangyou glanced at Hong Xiaoqianyu, who was lying on Gong Lianyue’s bed, pretending to sleep, a few leaves scattered around her naked body, the little fox nestled in her arms.

Legendary spirit beasts could sleep for years. It was highly unusual for Hong Xiaoqianyu to adopt a human sleep schedule.

It seemed she had learned how to “sleep” during her… passionate affair in the Cangsheng Palace. She was quite convincing now.

But would Hong Xiaoqianyu actually obey Gong Lianyue…?

“Can you go on your own?”

Instead of questioning Hong Xiaoqianyu, Gong Lianyue looked at the black, shadowy blade standing in the corner. The Shadowlurking Blade, Night’s Executioner, trembled slightly, radiating a docile aura.

It seemed her spirit beasts would have to act independently during this Heavy Rain Realm trial, reuniting after they exited.

1309th War Zone, The Endless Swamp

A vast realm filled with endless clouds, a beautiful sea of clouds stretching as far as the eye could see.

This world, like a mirage floating on the ocean’s surface, was far grander and more magnificent than the Sea Region, the Wind Realm, or even the Cangsheng Palace.

At this moment, a black-haired girl with water droplet-shaped eyes, wearing an extravagant, multi-colored feathered outfit, floated through the clouds with several similarly attired companions, heading towards the Endless Swamp’s spirit gate and the trial within.

“Hopefully, the Endless Swamp will perform well this time. Our war zone has always been at the bottom, a subsidiary of the Heavy Rain Realm.”

“It can’t be helped. Only the Endless Swamp and the Empty Spirit Realm even bother to participate. Due to the difference in attributes, the Sun-Seizing Divine Metropolis never participates in the Heavy Rain Realm’s events, and those weaklings from the Cangsheng Palace are useless.”

“I heard the Ice Congealing Realm has a new monster Lord Attendant. Their number of legendary beings has already surpassed the Heavy Rain Realm’s, right…?”

“Yeah, what’s going on with the Ice Congealing Realm? So many powerful beings emerging in recent years. Could they have joined some hidden legendary faction?”

“Speaking of Lord Attendants, I heard the Sea Region also has one…?”

“Hah! A Sea Region Lord Attendant? That must be a joke! They don’t even have a real Sun and Moon Realm expert!”

“What good is a Lord Attendant anyway? I heard that a certain overlord-level realm next to the Heavy Rain Realm has a naturally born legendary Spirit Master!”

“A naturally born legendary Spirit Master? Didn’t they explode…?!”

Hearing this, the Endless Swamp Spirit Masters gasped in surprise.

A naturally born legendary Spirit Master and a Lord Attendant were completely different. A Lord Attendant’s contract with a legendary being was… artificial. They didn’t truly possess the aptitude to control a legendary being. It was more like they were the spirit beasts, and the legendary being was the master.

But a legendary Spirit Master, whose companion spirit beast was legendary, had the potential to contract with multiple legendary beings.

The Sun-Seizing Divine Metropolis constantly boasted about their legendary Spirit Master from thousands of years ago, but those who knew the truth also knew that she had died at the age of six or seven, burned alive by her own legendary spirit beast.

To be a legendary Spirit Master, one first had to survive.

If their legendary spirit beast grew tired of them and decided to leave, they were doomed.

“By the way, have you heard what those lunatics who escaped from the Cangsheng Palace said?”

“They claimed the Snow Monarch was contracted by a Spirit Master there!!!!”

“Hahaha, I was thinking the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer came here yesterday to contract with me!”

The Endless Swamp Spirit Masters, laughing and chatting, reached the trial area, their expressions carefree.

Only the girl with the black teardrop on her forehead paused, her brow furrowed, her eyes narrowed.

The Snow Monarch– there– how was that possible?!

She had thought the frantic, terrified screams from that mysterious presence within her were just a delusion…