The Saintess Has A Showdown 315-316

Chapter 315: Spirit Beasts to Be Abandoned

October’s intelligence had been leaked by a traitor within the Lunar Demon Hall. But what good was it?

They knew, but they couldn’t win.

The Myriad Volt Phoenix, Harbinger of the Boom Calamity, and the Northern Dragon Sleeve Assassin of the Unbreakable Four Shields, these two were already known.

This latest leak revealed the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer of the Hegemony Moon Realm, the titled legendary Blade and Halberd Sword Concubine, the Withered Bones Whisper of the Ghost Domain, the Great Demon of the White Mansion, disciple of the Nether Peach Martial Concubine, and the still-unknown Seventh and Ninth Seats.

The Umbrella Immortal didn’t care about the October list. Those beings were far beyond its reach.

And that Ninth Seat…

The specific mention of the [Endless Cloud Sea] in the intelligence report felt like a personal taunt. It stared at the list, silent for hours.

Unnoticed, cold sweat soaked its dress, even the umbrella it held indoors couldn’t contain the downpour.

Impossible. It had entered through that secret realm? It had never considered that possibility!

So the Ninth Seat had actually strolled into the Heavy Rain Realm. The members of the Moon Protection Court, seeing this report, must think it was an idiot…

And it had suppressed both the Sea Shadow Purple Smoke and the Frozen Throne!

Didn’t this mean the Yin Robe Saintess and the Ice Condensing Saintess knew who it was?

But they had already joined the Star River Bathing Rain Sect and the Grand Yin Concealed Rain Pavilion, respectively. It was too late.

No, wait… not yet!

The Umbrella Immortal’s panic subsided. Only twenty had passed the trial. It could narrow down the list.

As it reviewed the names, its body suddenly trembled, and the umbrella in its hand clattered to the ground, its true form revealed.

The Umbrella Immortal’s beautiful, pale face was contorted in fear, its eyes wide, its body shaking uncontrollably, cold sweat pouring from it.

The two most suspicious participants in the trial, the Endless Saintess and Hong Xiaoqianyu… they had both joined the Three Lives Gate…

The Ninth Seat… it was likely one of them!

Wait, no… could they have discovered something?

A member of October, operating right under its nose… Perhaps even its current actions were being monitored.

The Umbrella Immortal froze, terrified. It was afraid to even move, its mind a blank.

The Moon Protection Court, a group of the White Moon Lord’s most devoted followers, dedicated to facilitating its arrival, opposed the Lunar Demon Hall, though the Lunar Demon Hall was unaware of their existence.

The Moon Protection Court members didn’t dare to operate near the Myriad Volt Phoenix or the Northern Dragon Sleeve Assassin.

The Myriad Volt Phoenix, Harbinger of the Boom Calamity, a being that had lived for tens of thousands of years, its kill count immeasurable, and the Northern Dragon Sleeve Assassin of the Unbreakable Four Shields, unharmed since its birth, these two Lost Realm legendary beings were far beyond the Moon Protection Court’s comprehension.

To put it simply, these two could even fight the awakened White Moon Lord!

Although their chances of winning were incredibly slim…

The Moon Protection Court’s activities focused on the first three disaster zones. Venturing beyond that would put them in the path of the Moon Calamity and October.

The Umbrella Immortal remained frozen, its expression blank, for an entire day, before finally, mechanically, swallowing the intelligence report and resuming its activities, as if nothing had happened.

They shouldn’t have… they shouldn’t have noticed anything yet!

Heavy Rain Realm, Three Lives Gate

With a month remaining until the Seat Challenge, Shui Qingyue’s status within the Three Lives Gate had skyrocketed, becoming an object of awe and admiration.

This unremarkable village girl from a small realm had actually managed to make the silver bell toll four times during the ranking assessment. They wondered about her training methods.

At this moment, Gong Lianyue sat in a spacious plaza, listening to the 17th Seat’s lecture, along with dozens of other wild spirit beasts.

The 17th Seat of the Three Lives Gate, the Splitting Sea “Jiao”(type of dragon), a False Soul Stage, Nether Traverse Realm spirit beast, ranked 45th among water-type Saint-ranks.

The massive, two-thousand-meter-long Jiao, its deep blue scales shimmering, coiled in the center of the plaza, droplets of sweat dripping from its body.

The blue-haired, teardrop-eyed girl, Shui Qingyue’s, gaze made it incredibly nervous, its voice trembling slightly.

Was she… observing her potential challenger?

Would she challenge it?

Why wasn’t she attending the other Seats’ lectures?

Although Shui Qingyue was only a Samsara Stage Spirit Master, her aura was unsettling.

This was the aura of one who had defeated countless powerful opponents, someone who had perhaps never lost a battle.

Despite its nervousness, the Splitting Sea Jiao continued its lecture.

“A spirit diagram is the manifestation of a spirit beast’s will. Constructing one requires massive resources, the more the better. But quantity isn’t everything. Comprehension is key.”

“Spirit Masters cannot use spirit diagrams, but they can use the Lost Scrolls, which have similar functions.”

“Most importantly, even for the same Spirit Master, each spirit beast’s spirit diagram is unique and must be individually constructed. And if even a single spirit beast’s spirit diagram is incomplete, the Spirit Master can never reach the True Soul Stage!!”

“Therefore, I advise you to choose carefully. Don’t try to develop all your spirit beasts equally. You will regret it.”

“Teacher?”

Just as the Splitting Sea Jiao was speaking, a calm female voice interrupted it, and it turned its massive head towards the blue-haired, teardrop-eyed girl—Shui Qingyue.

Wait, interrupting its lecture… was she going to challenge it?

No! It had just laid eggs a few days ago! It couldn’t possibly win in its current state!

The thousand-meter-long Jiao panicked as Gong Lianyue asked,

“Teacher, are you saying that most Spirit Masters prioritize their main spirit beast’s spirit diagram, neglecting the others?”

“Ah, this… yes, yes, most spirit beasts’ spirit diagrams are underdeveloped. It’s best to focus your resources on your Saint-rank spirit beast, unless you have unlimited resources,” the Splitting Sea Jiao replied nervously.

Hearing this, Gong Lianyue was speechless.

That did sound reasonable, but who would have guessed that all her spirit beasts, besides the Nine-Colored Cloud Dream Flower, were Saint-rank or legendary…? She wasn’t about to abandon any of them.

Chapter 316: The Umbrella Immortal’s Question

[Soul Prison Trial]
[Fifth Trial: Lost Inheritance]
[Time Limit Reached, Cultivation Failed]
[Trial Cooldown: 20 Sessions/140 Days]

Her consciousness returning from the Soul Prison Trial, Gong Lianyue felt a wave of frustration.

Was this a joke? How could anyone master three chapters of a Lost Scroll in just twenty sessions?

The Tears of Repose, with its three chapters—Soul Tears, Slumber, and Repose—she had barely managed to grasp the Soul Tears Chapter, the Slumber Chapter still a complete mystery. And now she was locked out for 140 days, almost half a year.

At least she had learned something. Complete failure might have resulted in permanent disqualification.

Ding-dong!

Hearing the notification, Gong Lianyue focused her consciousness on the communication artifact linked to her soul core.

[Deer: How did it go? How long is the cooldown?]
[Moon: 140 days.]
[Deer: Damn, that’s short?]
[Moon: Is it? What about you?]
[Deer: I have no idea how to cultivate a Lost Scroll, so I gave up immediately. I’m disqualified now!!]
[Moon: …]
[Moon: So what are you going to do now?]
[Deer: It’s fine. I’ll just find someone who passed and take their place. The Sixth Seat will arrange it after the Moon Calamity.]

Sitting in a palace within the Heavy Rain Realm’s Three Lives Gate, the blue-haired, teardrop-eyed girl blinked, a confused expression on her face.

Legendary beings weren’t allowed in the Soul Prison Trial. The White Flower Moon-Treading Deer had cheated its way in, and now it was disqualified. Wasn’t it embarrassed?

A moment later, more messages arrived from the White Flower Moon-Treading Deer.

[Deer: How did you only get a 140-day cooldown? I heard a Saintess from one of the Ten Sacred Domains got 280 days.]
[Deer: Wait, don’t tell me you actually mastered an entire chapter of a Lost Scroll in 1000 hours…?]
[Moon: No way! Don’t be ridiculous! That’s impossible!!]

Gong Lianyue closed the communication channel.

So her cultivation talent wasn’t that bad after all? A smug smile touched her lips.

A 140-day cooldown, but she had learned a chapter of a Lost Scroll. A worthwhile trade!

The Steel Moon Chapter, the Soul Tears Chapter, and soon, the Flower Moon Chapter… she would soon be able to wield the power of three Lost Scrolls!

However, her spirit energy capacity was still a limiting factor. Even with her Dual Soul Body and the Azure Heart of Water, maintaining Saint-rank spirit beasts, let alone legendary ones, was a struggle. She needed to reach the Nether Traverse Stage quickly…

Only two and a half years remained until the Moon Calamity. She had to reach the Nether Traverse Stage before then!

Spending, pills, potions… whatever it takes!

Bang!

Just as Gong Lianyue made up her mind, the door to her cultivation room opened.

Hong Xiaoqianyu entered, carrying a large pile of shimmering spirit crystals, which she placed on the floor, then looked expectantly at the blue-haired, teardrop-eyed girl.

Gong Lianyue summoned the little fox and handed it to Hong Xiaoqianyu, leaving them to their… activities.

Hopefully, its XP (preferences) hadn’t changed.

Watching Hong Xiaoqianyu leave, the girl clasped her hands together, a silent prayer.

Even Hong Xiaoqianyu, just by taking a stroll, could gather so many resources. She wondered how many gifts the Nether Spring Narcissus or the Nether Princess Bai Xue could collect.

Looking at the mountain of spirit crystals, Gong Lianyue’s eyes darted around, a plan forming.

Heavy Rain Realm, Star River Bathing Rain Sect

The Star River Bathing Rain Sect, the most powerful faction in the hundreds of surrounding realms, the home of the Mist-Born Sea Emperor.

Within its massive, serpentine palace, the dense water spirit energy was almost suffocating.

The Yin Robe Saintess, having recently joined, was treated with the utmost respect, practically worshipped.

The Sea Shadow Purple Smoke, which had initially had a purely transactional relationship with the Mist-Born Sea Emperor, influenced by the Harmonious Voice’s ability, was now inseparable from the Yin Robe Saintess, practically a member of the Star River Bathing Rain Sect.

Therefore, the Mist-Born Sea Emperor was very pleased with the Yin Robe Saintess, even considering absorbing the Yin Lake Palace into their ranks.

The Star River Bathing Rain Sect, now a dual legendary faction!

The Ice Condensing Saintess, Lord Attendant of the Frozen Throne, had joined the Grand Yin Concealed Rain Pavilion, but without the Frozen Throne itself, they were still considered a single legendary faction.

As for the Three Lives Gate… The Umbrella Immortal and Hong Xiaoqianyu, two weak, support-type spirit beasts… Were they trying to be eaten?

Only the strong deserved beauty!

And beauties… would always be conquered by the strong!

Within the main hall of the Star River Bathing Rain Sect, a woman with a blue snake tail smiled, a sinister glint in her eyes.

“Master, the Umbrella Immortal wants to meet with the Yin Robe Saintess. What do you think?” a watery figure behind her asked.

“Hmph, it’s too late now. Let her come,” the Mist-Born Sea Emperor sneered. Unless the Umbrella Immortal offered itself up, the Sea Shadow Purple Smoke wouldn’t change its allegiance.

Within a small palace in the Star River Bathing Rain Sect, the Yin Robe Saintess sat nervously at a large conference table, gently stroking the small purple panther on her lap.

The Umbrella Immortal, leader of the Three Lives Gate, wanted to meet with her. She could guess why.

If she joined the Three Lives Gate, they would have three legendary beings, at least officially…

After a while, a humanoid figure holding an umbrella entered the room.

The Sea Shadow Purple Smoke, perched on the girl’s lap, instantly opened its eyes, staring at the umbrella woman’s back with a wary expression.

No matter the angle, they could only see the back of her head, her face hidden.

“Umbrella Immortal!”

The Yin Robe Saintess spoke, a hint of nervousness in her voice.

Before, she would have been terrified by a legendary being’s aura, but now, as the Sea Shadow Purple Smoke’s Lord Attendant, she only felt respect, not fear.

The Umbrella Immortal’s next words would surely be an invitation to join the Three Lives Gate, right?

She would refuse, of course. She would never join the Three Lives Gate.

That person was there…

However, to the Yin Robe Saintess’s surprise, the Umbrella Immortal’s first words were,

“In the Endless Cloud Sea, it wasn’t the Ice Condensing Saintess who defeated you. Who was it?”

“…”
“…”

As the Umbrella Immortal’s cold question echoed, the Yin Robe Saintess’s pupils constricted, and the Sea Shadow Purple Smoke’s fur stood on end.

Both master and spirit beast were filled with a sudden, inexplicable terror.