12dz Chapter 815: Backstab
Chapter 815: Backstab
Liu Longyue pointed her jade-like finger at the altar engraved with strange symbols and bluntly stated, "Elder, you've set up an altar inside the ancestral temple. Are you planning to sacrifice my son and me alive?"
Upon hearing this, all the high-ranking members of the ancestral temple fell into a deathly silence, and then their eyes turned sinister.
The Second Elder gave a forced smile, "Hey, Young Master, what are you saying? We're family, how could I possibly harm you?"
"Yes, yes, you have inherited the mantle of the ancestor. We will do our best to assist you in taking control of the Moon Goddess Pavilion."
The higher-ups chattered amongst themselves, putting on smiles and trying their best to express their loyalty.
The First Elder, Liu Xiang, remained silent. With her back to the mother and son, she stepped forward and offered three sticks of incense to the statue of the Moon Goddess, muttering, "Ancestor, for many years, I have diligently managed the Moon Goddess Pavilion, and finally, this day has come."
As she spoke, the entire ancestral temple fell silent once more.
Liu Longyue coldly scrutinized Liu Xiang's retreating figure, while Chen Li crossed his arms, his handsome face filled with arrogance.
If those old bastards dare to touch his mother, he'll punch them all to death!
"Now that the young master has returned from his training, it is time for an explanation." Liu Xiang continued to talk to herself.
"What explanation does the Grand Elder want?"
Liu Longyue, with her black hair and white robes, moved without wind, like a true immortal in the mortal world, elegant and serene beyond compare.
Liu Xiang, leaning on her cane, slowly turned around. The kindness that once graced her withered face was gone, replaced by a sinister look laced with poison. "Of course, you must hand over your foundation and return it to the Moon Goddess."
"There is no longer a Moon Goddess in this world, only I, Liu Longyue."
"Young Master, you have blocked our path back to the Upper Realm. Only when the Moon Goddess returns can we go home. Therefore, I respectfully request that you ascend to the heavens!"
Liu Xiang is no longer pretending; she's laying her cards on the table!
She shouted and raised the Moonlight Scepter. Instantly, streaks of blue and white runes lit up, and the array patterns quickly covered the entire ancestral temple. Then, celestial light broke through the cloud city above the ancestral temple and seemed to connect with the bright moon in the sky.
Such a commotion caused a stir within the Moon Goddess Pavilion, with countless young men and women looking towards the ancestral temple and the blue light that connected heaven and earth.
Chen Futu and the Moon Goddess's gaze suddenly descended upon the ancestral temple.
A strange divine array blocked the way, so Fu Shuang couldn't see clearly. However, Chen Futu's spiritual power was enhanced hundreds of times by Lady Pingxin, and the array patterns could not hinder his will. He could see the situation inside clearly.
Chen Futu was in no hurry to take action. Just as Liu Longyue had said, this was her own business, and she would deal with it first. If she couldn't handle it, her husband would step in to clean up the mess.
While they were pondering, the Moon Gazing Pavilion was blocked by the array patterns.
Fu Shuang laughed and said, "These old guys are ruthless. They've been scheming all along, and even we've been excluded. If you're not at the Martial God Realm, you really would have succeeded."
"It's alright, let's take a look first."
This time, Chen Futu has made thorough preparations and is ready to act at any time, so there will be no more unexpected events.
Inside the ancestral temple, Liu Xiang was unaware that two martial gods were watching her intently. She brandished her scepter, connecting the array patterns and suppressing Liu Longyue in the room.
Enveloped in azure light, Liu Longyue remained composed. "Elder, are you in such a hurry?"
"Young Master, please forgive us, but our clan cannot remain on this continent forever. We must return!"
“I know the Moon Goddess is from the Upper Realm, but what is your relationship with the Upper Realm? If anyone is to return, it should be the Moon Goddess.”
"Therefore, I must borrow the young master's foundation to reshape the Moon Goddess's physical body and release the divine consciousness remaining within the divine weapon. Only in this way can the Moon Goddess return and lead my clan back—"
"You've got a good plan, but unfortunately, you might not get what you want."
As Liu Longyue spoke, the Moon Goddess Palace flew out from between her eyebrows and hovered between her and Liu Xiang.
Seeing this, Chen Li was about to attack when Liu Xiang waved her hand again, her divine aura suppressing him and rendering him unable to move.
Chen Li said, "Mother, this old man's formation is a bit strange. There's a lot of power pressing down on me."
"It's alright, just watch."
Liu Longyue seemed to have no intention of resisting.
This scene left the higher-ups who were preparing to take action against her completely bewildered.
Liu Xiang said in a sinister tone, "Young Master, are you resigning yourself to your fate?"
"Perhaps, you can continue now, I'll cooperate with you."
Liu Longyue's reply left not only Chen Li and the others present bewildered, but Chen Futu was also completely confused, not knowing what she was trying to do.
"Very well, if the young master can appreciate this, when the mission is accomplished, I will hold a funeral for the young master, and I will never disgrace your achievements."
The fragrance drew Liu Longyue's aura toward the Moon Goddess statue in the ancestral temple.
Strangely, the statue came to life and opened its eyes, though its gaze was somewhat stiff and wooden. Then, the stone skin on the statue began to slide off, revealing perfect, jade-like skin. Unfortunately, the key parts were obscured by the moonlight, so outsiders could not see through them.
Chen Futu stared at her for a long time, then clicked his tongue and said, "As expected of the Moon Goddess, she is truly beautiful."
"I'm saying, the Holy Emperor still has the mood to look at the goddess, but you don't care if your wife is in danger?"
Fu Shuang was at a loss for words. No wonder people say that men are all big pigs.
Chen Futu smiled without saying a word; he now knew what Liu Longyue was up to.
As Liu Longyue's aura was continuously stripped away and injected into the statue, the stone skin peeled off faster and faster, and then the divine embryo inside was perfectly revealed.
The divine fetus was exactly like the Moon Goddess. She walked barefoot down from the altar. Even without the holy light blocking her way, Chen Futu felt that no one would have any blasphemous thoughts about such a pure and noble woman. This divine fetus was simply a perfect work of art.
"Welcome back, Moon Goddess!"
Liu Xiang led everyone to prostrate themselves on the ground. Chen Li was anxious, but he couldn't break free from the divine suppression in a short time.
Then, the divine embryo descended from the altar and stared at Liu Longyue across the Moon Goddess Palace. The remnant will of the Moon Goddess was revealed. She was almost transparent and ethereal. She first looked at Liu Longyue, who was suppressed by the array patterns, and then looked at the divine embryo. Then, the Moon Goddess Palace flew out like a brick.
Gudong!
It slammed solidly into Liu Xiang. Caught off guard by the divine weapon, Liu Xiang's flesh and bones were torn apart, blood trickling from between her brows. Her expression was one of utter horror. "Ancestor, why?!"
This scene left the high-ranking members of the Moon Goddess Temple trembling with fear, speechless, unsure why the Moon Goddess's lingering resentment had become angry.
"You idiots, you don't understand anything, yet you dare to use tricks on me. I'll deal with you later."
Liu Longyue chuckled and then said to the lingering remnant of the Moon Goddess, "You see, they don't respect me, and I don't want to become the second Moon Goddess. I am Liu Longyue, not you."
Upon hearing this, the Moon Goddess looked sorrowful, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.
Chen Futu kept a close watch on the Moon Goddess's lingering resentment from the shadows. If she made any unusual moves, he wouldn't blame him for showing no mercy.