Chapter 180: Ye Xingyun

"Immortal Realm's ancient family!" Mo Fan's expression was filled with deep wariness and outright resistance.

With the Jun family before him, he had not a shred of fondness for so-called ancient families.

"Relax, my ancient Ye family is not aligned with the ancient Jun family—in fact, I have a grudge against that Jun Xiaoyao!" Ye Xingyun said, slightly narrowing his eyes.

Mo Fan finally understood.

So this prodigy of the ancient Ye family was an enemy of the Jun family's divine son.

But why would Ye Xingyun save him?

"Immortal Realm young master, I am deeply grateful for your rescue—but why?" Mo Fan asked suspiciously.

Even if Ye Xingyun hated Jun Xiaoyao, there was no reason to save a minor figure like him.

Mo Fan had risen rapidly over the past year, but he did not believe he could catch the eye of an Immortal Realm prodigy.

"Do you often dream of a star palace, and a shadow within it?" Ye Xingyun asked, his gaze deep and piercing.

Mo Fan's body suddenly trembled, his pupils shaking as he stared at Ye Xingyun in utter shock.

This was a secret buried deep in his heart, known only to him alone.

Even the others of the Wuji Star Palace knew nothing of it.

"So it's true," Ye Xingyun smiled.

But how had Ye Xingyun pinpointed Mo Fan?

The reason was simple.

After awakening more memories in the Heavenly Dao Tower, Ye Xingyun had researched countless records.

Eventually, he had identified the legendary figure: Wuji Star Lord.

And Wuji Star Lord had originated from the lower realm's Starfall Continent.

So Ye Xingyun had immediately descended to Starfall Continent without hesitation.

Upon arriving, that mysterious inner sense grew even stronger.

It was as if fate itself had drawn him.

Ye Xingyun had followed this thread until he finally locked onto Mo Fan.

But at that time, the battle had already begun, chaos reigned, and Ye Xingyun had held back.

Then Jun Xiaoyao's arrival made Ye Xingyun's heart skip—a beat—and he retreated far away, refusing to show himself.

Facing Jun Xiaoyao, Ye Xingyun followed one principle.

Caution!

Caution!

Even more caution!

If you can hide, hide!

Ye Xingyun had had enough of Jun Xiaoyao—he would never again confront him directly unless he had secured the opportunity or treasure.

Only when he saw Mo Fan about to be captured by Yi Yu did Ye Xingyun finally act.

Seeing his secret exposed, Mo Fan laid it all out: "If you know my secret, then what do you want?"

Ye Xingyun smiled. "Don't worry—I won't harm you. I'll make you soar to the heavens. You must have some hidden opportunity, and that opportunity is very likely the key to unlocking the Star Palace's treasure."

Mo Fan immediately thought of the Star Child within his body.

Was that the key to the Star Palace's treasure?

Though Mo Fan still had doubts, everything Ye Xingyun had said so far had been correct.

"Your opportunity can help us find the Star Palace's treasure. When we do, you'll get your share—and I can make you my follower, taking you to the Immortal Realm," Ye Xingyun said coolly.

He was already offering a favor.

Mo Fan's expression flickered, barely perceptible.

He, the destined hero of heaven and earth, had no desire to become anyone's follower.

But Mo Fan did not reveal his thoughts; instead, he said: "Let me return to the Wuji Star Palace first."

Hearing this, Ye Xingyun shook his head with a cold laugh. "No need."

"What do you mean?" Mo Fan frowned.

"Given Jun Xiaoyao's nature, the Wuji Star Palace is likely to be annihilated. We can go straight for the Star Palace's treasure." Ye Xingyun waved dismissively.

Mo Fan clenched his teeth inwardly.

And indeed, the situation unfolded exactly as Ye Xingyun had predicted.

After annihilating the Sin Clan, Jun Xiaoyao led Dong Xuan's Ancestor and the members of the Profound Heaven Sect directly to the Wuji Star Palace's stronghold.

The Wuji Star Palace was located at a place called Jixing Cliff.

As the former dominant force of Starfall Continent, its foundations were formidable.

It even possessed a sect-protection array capable of briefly resisting a Saint.

News of the Jun family's descent to aid the Profound Heaven Sect in wiping out the Sin Clan spread like wings across half of Starfall Continent.

The Wuji Star Palace, on high alert, immediately activated its sect-protection array, all its strongholds standing ready.

They did not choose to flee—escape was impossible.

Around Jixing Cliff, countless factions gathered, watching the impending battle.

After all, this battle would determine the future ruler of Starfall Continent.

If the Profound Heaven Sect won, it would become the new dominant power.

If it lost, the Wuji Star Palace would remain seated upon its throne.

But this time, no one favored the Wuji Star Palace.

After all, the Profound Heaven Sect had the aid of the Jun family.

Immortal Realm forces were invincible in the lower realms.

"Sigh, it seems the Wuji Star Palace, which has ruled Starfall Continent for countless years, will be utterly destroyed," said a white-robed man, shaking his head.

He was the Tianxing Holy Son, from the Falling Star Pavilion—a major force specializing in Star Arts.

"But the Wuji Star Palace has been the dominant power of Starfall Continent. Even with Jun family aid, total annihilation won't be easy, right?" said a burly man with fiery red hair.

His name was Zhao Lie, from the Flame God Dao, another powerful faction just below the Wuji Star Palace and Profound Heaven Sect.

"I've heard that the Jun family's divine son is immensely powerful—just one sword strike left the Wuji Star Palace's forces trembling with fear."

"And that rising Wuji Star Palace prodigy, Mo Fan, didn't even dare challenge him—he fled outright."

Said a plump woman in a red palace gown.

Her phoenix eyes, porcelain skin, and voluptuous figure were accentuated by her jet-black hair, coiled and adorned with a peony blossom.

"Oh? Is the Holy Maiden of Red Lotus moved?" the Tianxing Holy Son said with a faint smile.

The woman in red was Chu Hongyi, Holy Maiden of the Red Lotus Sect—a famed beauty among Starfall Continent's prodigies.

"Hehe, just hearing the rumors about that Jun family divine son makes me curious beyond measure," Chu Hongyi replied without shame, her gaze alluring.

"Hmph, those Immortal Realm prodigies? Many are just showy swords with rotten cores—falling into their own traps," Zhao Lie grunted, visibly displeased.

"Tsk tsk, how sour," the Tianxing Holy Son shook his head.

Zhao Lie's affection for Chu Hongyi was no secret.

"I believe the Jun family's divine son will once again leave us awestruck today," Chu Hongyi said.

They had come here to witness the battle between the Profound Heaven Sect and the Wuji Star Palace—and to see the legendary Jun family divine son.

"Hmph, Hongyi, don't idealize that Jun family divine son—you'll be disappointed," Zhao Lie muttered bitterly.

"Then let's wait and see," Chu Hongyi purred.

At that moment, from afar, a vast tide of battle intent and killing aura surged across the sky.

The sheer force shook heaven and earth!

"Here they come—after today's battle, Starfall Continent will have only one dominant power!"