Chapter 1139: The Top Secret Truth

A soft voice echoed from within the hall.

"Come in."

Qing Yin Xian Yun, hearing the call, stepped inside, drawing the attention of the surrounding elders.

She was already the future hope of the Moon God Pavilion, bearing countless honors and expectations, and her status was naturally very high. At this moment, her entry into the grand hall was met with nods of approval from everyone present.

Even so, the privilege of being in the same room as Elder Xiong and his son was an honor that made many elders envious and longing.

As Qing Yin Xian Yun entered the hall, she saw her master and Elder Xiong and his son conversing at a tea table to the side.

Not daring to disturb them, she stood quietly to the side, waiting for an opportunity to recommend Yi Feng later.

The Moon God Pavilion Master exchanged a few pleasant words, his tone quite amiable.

After some small talk, he smiled and inquired, "Elder Xiong, after your last message, you delayed your return by a few days. You must have been extremely busy recently, right?"

At these words, Qing Yin Xian Yun also looked on curiously.

Elder Xiong and his son sighed with emotion.

"Ah, thank you for your concern, Pavilion Master. To be honest, my son and I nearly lost our lives in the starry void!"

Whoosh!

The Moon God Pavilion Master and Qing Yin Xian Yun both widened their eyes, unable to hide the shock in their hearts!

They couldn't imagine it.

The Xiong father and son had already joined that terrifying force, yet they still almost died. The danger involved was beyond imagination!

Before the Pavilion Master could express his astonishment, Elder Xiong stroked his beard and spoke with a sigh.

"That day, my son and I had an important mission to go to the Water Cold Star. Everything was going smoothly, but unexpectedly, we encountered a group of people who wanted to kill us and steal our treasures!"

What kind of mission required going to the Water Cold Star? Truly a transcendent force!

Various questions arose in their minds, and the opening statement stunned the Moon God Pavilion Master.

Instantly, the leader of the Heavenly Sect sat up straight!

"Who would dare to covet Elder Xiong's treasures? They must be quite formidable, right?"

Elder Xiong took over, his eyes cold.

"Indeed!"

"They were no ordinary characters. Over a dozen followers were all at the third level of the Heavenly Rank, and the leading young master was even more extraordinary in cultivation! My son and I were captured and had to call for help from our captain. But even when the captain arrived with reinforcements, they were defeated by this group!"

The Moon God Pavilion Master's eyes trembled with fear!

"All followers at the third level of the Heavenly Rank!"

"Even your captain was defeated?!"

"This group is indeed terrifying, beyond our imagination. How did the two of you escape?"

The Moon God Pavilion Master was indeed of high status and had considerable prestige in the Southern Li Heavenly Domain. But hearing that people no less powerful than himself were mere followers of others, his worldview was instantly shattered, and he turned pale on the spot!

If third-level Heavenly Rank cultivators were just followers, what kind of being must their master be?

And for Elder Xiong to escape unscathed, what kind of terrifying force must be behind him!

Even though he knew Elder Xiong had long transcended the Heavenly Domain level, he hadn't expected the father and son to have come into contact with such beings. The gap between them seemed to be growing wider and wider.

Seeing the Pavilion Master's shocked expression, Xiong Zhong also nodded solemnly and continued the story.

"That day was extremely perilous!"

"To be honest, when I saw the captain defeated, I was a bit panicked, but I never wavered in my faith!"

"Later, Lord Bai personally came to our rescue. With just one punch, he annihilated ten Heavenly Rank experts, and then engaged in a fierce battle with the mysterious young master across thousands of miles, his punches shaking the heavens and earth!"

"The power of a single punch was enough to level a Heavenly Sect!"

"After an earth-shattering battle, the glaciers of Water Cold Star collapsed for thousands of miles, and the ice layers cracked like deep valleys. Only then were we rescued by Lord Bai and fortunate enough to survive!"

"Even now, thinking about it fills me with fear!"

Thud!

The Moon God Pavilion Master's heart skipped a beat!

Although he hadn't witnessed it himself, just from the description, he could imagine the terrifying scene of the battle. A single punch leveling a Heavenly Sect—what kind of terrifying cultivation must that be!

In front of such a person, he was like an ant!

Involuntarily, the Moon God Pavilion Master's eyes filled with awe.

"Such a master exists in this world..."

"This Lord Bai must be at least at the fifth level of the Heavenly Rank! Is this lord considered a prominent figure in your sect?"

Beside him, Qing Yin Xian Yun also listened with wide eyes, her gaze tense.

The once lofty Pavilion Master and Holy Maiden now looked wary, like ordinary rogue cultivators, barely maintaining their composure, which was already quite remarkable.

Seeing their subtle expressions, Elder Xiong's eyes showed appreciation.

Hearing such astonishing tales, these two could still maintain such composure. Indeed, they were extraordinary, and the Moon God Pavilion's future would be bright.

Unfortunately, their vision was still too limited!

This was a gap created by their circumstances.

With their current perspective, it was hard for them to imagine the true strength of Shadow Island.

Elder Xiong had no intention of looking down on them, but he couldn't help but sigh.

Smiling, he stroked his beard and spoke.

"Pavilion Master, you are still underestimating the forces behind us. Your perspective is too narrow."

The Moon God Pavilion Master was stunned by these words, his eyes wide with surprise.

"This..."

Qing Yin Xian Yun was also shocked, her beautiful eyes wide open!

A fifth-level Heavenly Rank expert was an incredibly terrifying existence. Even in the entire Lan Star, such a person would be considered a top-tier powerhouse!

Such a master, her master had only guessed to be a prominent figure, not the sect leader. This was already a bold assumption, almost equating the mysterious force with the entire Lan Star!

And yet, they were told their perspective was too narrow?

Could it be that such a person wasn't even considered a prominent figure?!

If that were the case...

Just how terrifying must that mysterious sect be?!

Just the thought of it made Qing Yin Xian Yun clench her jade-like fingers in her sleeves, her breathing becoming cautious!

The seated Moon God Pavilion Master, with his greater experience and broader perspective, made an even bolder guess. Suddenly, his face turned pale, and his body stiffened in his chair!

"Could it be?!"

As soon as he spoke, Elder Xiong laughed heartily, stroking his beard!

"Hahaha..."

Beside him, Xiong Zhong lowered his voice and smiled.

"Indeed."

"This Lord Bai is indeed terrifyingly powerful!"

"However, in our sect, he is not considered a true prominent figure. There are at least several dozen, close to a hundred, such existences in our sect!"

Gasp!!!

The Moon God Pavilion Master was so shocked he took a sharp breath!

Several dozen, close to a hundred?!

Over a hundred fifth-level Heavenly Rank experts?!

What a terrifying concept!

Without exaggeration, in his understanding, even if you combined all the top experts in the Lan Star, there might not be so many!

The high-level combat power of this terrifying sect was already on par with the entire Lan Star?!

Such a truth was simply horrifying!

The Moon God Pavilion Master's eyes were wide open, his expression filled with disbelief, his usual composure completely shattered.

"This... this is impossible..."

"How could a single sect have so many experts? Even with tens of thousands of years of heritage, it's impossible to gather so many geniuses and have such a terrifying foundation!"

Great doubts filled his face, and the Moon God Pavilion Master's worldview was on the verge of collapse!

Qing Yin Xian Yun was even more frightened, her face turning pale!

Seeing their reactions, the father and son also showed a look of emotion, not explaining further for the moment. They knew that such a terrifying truth was hard for anyone to accept immediately.

After casting a spell to seal off the surroundings of the hall, Elder Xiong spoke in a deep voice, his expression solemn.

"Since we've come this far, I'll reveal a bit more of the top-secret truth. You must not spread this!"

Top-secret truth?

The Moon God Pavilion Master's throat moved, an unprecedented pressure spreading through his body. He subconsciously leaned closer, nodding nervously.

"Alright..."

Qing Yin Xian Yun also held her breath, her gaze tense.

Seeing their extreme caution, Elder Xiong whispered.

"To be honest..."

"Our sect has so many experts because of the existence of the Master!"

"The Master possesses countless great Dao and has long ascended to an unparalleled level. Lord Bai and the other lords are all disciples of the Master. Even the most talented and extraordinary great beings are merely loyal servants of the Master!"

"Someone once heard a lord lament, 'All I have learned in my life is but a ten-thousandth of my master's knowledge. I am deeply ashamed!'"

"In the presence of the Master, who is of such unparalleled existence, no one in the sect dares to show the slightest arrogance. Even Heavenly Rank experts like me are as numerous as ants!"

"To be able to follow the Master in this lifetime is an opportunity that ordinary people dare not dream of. To have had the fortune to glimpse the Master's image is the pride of our lives. And this opportunity may also be bestowed upon the Moon God Pavilion!"

Whoosh!

As soon as he finished speaking, the Moon God Pavilion Master stood up in shock!

The suddenly silent hall was instantly filled with an almost suffocating pressure. There was no sound, but the Heavenly Sect Master's body trembled uncontrollably!