Back in the Star Immortal Sect, some of the top leaders were gathered with the Sect Master and Star Forge. Inside the large and modest room, a spiritual map showed the state of the ongoing war. Righteous and Demonic Sects had started a battle unlike any other in the past 50,000 years.
Until today, most conflicts could be considered skirmishes for resources. However, the force of the attacks on both sides this time around was large enough to cripple the other side if they were not careful.
Naturally, a war of this scale was not fought alone by the Star Immortal Sect. It enveloped most of the continent they were in.
"How is the conflict in the Abyssal Worshiper Sect area going?"
Star Forge had asked this question often, making some of the elders dissatisfied. One of them looked over and smiled mockingly. "Why? Are you scared that your little lover wonât return from her expedition? If she is that good, I really need to give her a good look if she ever returns, haha."
Star Forge looked over and spoke lightly. "Luan Qinju, did your guts grow because youâve become the Peak Master of the Daring Peak? One more transgression like that and Iâll cripple your cultivation."
She didnât even release her aura or speak threateningly. Instead, her tone was calm and matter-of-course, as if whatever she said would become the truth simply because she was the one saying it. Xing Tianlan, the Sect Master, interrupted. "Enough. Luan Qinju, stop bothering Star Forge. Star Forge, Luan Qinju is a powerful cultivator with peculiar Star Techniques; losing her would be a big hit for our sect. If you raise your hand, you wonât remain unpunished."
Luan Qinjuâs face was somewhat ugly when she saw that interaction. There was a hidden trace of jealousy deep within her gaze. Star Forge didnât bother and looked at Chen Jixing. He was the Star Chart Master of the sect and the one who predicted the prophecy. His aged appearance due to the excessive energy and life force used back then was a symbol of respect.
"I canât know, Star Forge."
"Hm." Star Forge made a small sound. Internally, she was confused. Chen Jixing had easily told them news about the other battlefields. Only when it came to Yaseniaâs did he remain silent. âIt is not possible to hide information since Chen Jizhen has gone to that battlefield as well. He wonât ignore his own son just because he wants to hide information about Yasenia, right? Moreover, he didnât say, "I donât know." He said, "I canât know," showing that he canât even start looking at that battlefield.â
Xing Tianlan spoke up. "Most of our battlefields are winning. However, their most powerful Demonic Sects are more powerful than we expected. Their foundation is also pretty solid, so this war wonât end as quickly as we expected. They might even be able to counterattack."
Lian Yuexin, one of the elders present, spoke up with an uncertain tone. "Is it really under control? The Seven Mystery Immortal Sect has revealed a powerful formation we canât break through around their important territory. Then, the Crimson Orchid Demonic Sect has methods to strengthen physical bodies and use blood arts. Finally, the Thousand Soul Screams Demonic Sect is using soul attacks from places you canât even spot them. There was a Level One Transcendence Cultivator that got killed from almost 200,000 kilometers away."
Another elder echoed her words. "Their methods are too unorthodox, and our side is suffering because of it at the front lines. Not to mention their typical cultivators are extremely strong as well."
Star Forge almost smiled insincerely. "What a surprise. It appears that weâve jumped the fence too quickly."
The Sect Master gave a reproachful glance at her. "Star Forge, donât disrespect Lord Chen."
She was about to speak when her senses caught a powerful presence approaching from a distance at a quick speed. She wasnât the only one, and without saying anything, everyone quickly rushed towards the edge of the sect.
Star Forge squinted and looked into the distance, her Spiritual Sense spreading outwards seemingly without end. Then, at the end of her spiritual sense, she finally saw the gargantuan creature flying towards them. "Dragon?"
She was as confused as the others. Luan Qinju asked aloud. "Why did the Dragon Clan get involved this time around? Arenât they always spectators with most conflicts?"
Xing Tianlan commented, his tone unhurried. "The strength of this Dragon is high. However, it is only high for low-level Transcendence Realm cultivators. I donât know what its intention is."
They all agreed, and one elder commented. "The bloodline is not a common one. The Dragon looks ethereal and beautiful. Just a look makes you want to revere it. Moreover, the images of the Sun and Moon on the wings are truly exceptional."
Star Forgeâs head suddenly clicked when that elder spoke that way. âSun and Moon imagery on the wings? Thatâs like Yaseniaâs wings... Is this dragon related to Yasenia in any way?â
The woman had never seen Yaseniaâs dragon form, but she knew the usual dimensions for dragons at the first few levels of the Sixth Realm. The one flying over dwarfed any dragons on that level, so she couldnât link it with Yasenia.
"Look at its back!"
One of the elders spoke aloud, his tone full of surprise. Everyone looked over, and their eyes widened slightly. "Arenât those our disciples?"
Chen Jixing frowned, his eyes flashing with uncertainty. "I can also sense young Chen among them, but I canât see him."
With the Dragonâs speed, it didnât take long before it arrived near them. They had noticed that it was large from a distance; they could even make some sense of the dimensions with their spiritual sense. However, now that it was flying right in front of them, they realized just how huge it was.
In front of them, a dragon that dwarfed mountains was floating with a noble temperament. The face was full of confidence and calmness even in front of all of them.
Star Forge heard Tai Qingzheâs voice transmission from the side. "Hey, what is happening?"
"I donât know. A Dragon related to Yasenia, probably. Look at its wings."
Tai Qingzhe observed and noticed the two realistic Celestial Bodies identical to Yaseniaâs. Suddenly, Tai Qingzhe felt the dragonâs eyes fall onto her and show a hint of surprise and understanding. It was as if a puzzling matter had suddenly become clear.
Still, the dragon didnât say anything and moved on. Only after looking at everyone present did her voice spread around, even when her mouth didnât move. "Children, get down. Weâve arrived."
The tens of thousands of cultivators quickly flew down, and some elders went forward to welcome them. âWhy is the voice so... familiar?â The Sect Master was puzzled, but he just shook his head and spoke up. "Lady Dragon, thank you for carrying our disciples back to our sect. May I ask how the situation turned this way? Where did Lady Dragon find them?"
The Dragon showed a hint of confusion. "Sect Master, I am Yasenia Dravory."
Everyone froze for a moment, their eyes widening with stupefaction.
"EH!?"
"Thatâs impossible! Yasenia Dravory is a Beast Human, not a full-fledged Dragon! Otherwise, she wouldnât be able to teach Spiritual Cultivation!"
Yasenia opened her mouth, and the five Transcendence Realm cultivators flew out in sorry states. They had some burn marks, and their faces were tired and pale. Still, there was a trace of relaxation in their eyes, as if theyâd experienced a massage.
Seeing the five people fly out of the dragonâs mouth, the people had no other choice but to believe Yasenia. Even the person who shouted in denial couldnât say anything.
Yasenia saw someone appear in front of her with eyes full of wonder and interest. "Is this really you, Yasenia?"
"Star Forge." Yasenia blinked her giant eyes and tilted her head slightly to look at her easily. "Yes. Didnât I tell you in the past that I was a Dragon? You didnât report it?"
Her words threw away any doubts about her hiding her identity as a True Dragon on the womanâs back. Star Forge internally rolled her eyes, but she went along with it. "Oh! Look at my head! I forgot to inform the rest!"
Everyone deadpanned, looking at her terrible acting. The words were too monotonous. Nevertheless, if Star Forge said she forgot, who dared to say she didnât? They didnât want to get beaten up by the unreasonably powerful woman!
Yasenia looked at Tai Qingzhe with a complicated look, pushing the woman to show a puzzled look. "Is there something wrong, Yasenia?"
"No." Yasenia shook her giant head and smiled faintly. "Nothingâs wrong. I am just... a bit confused."
"About what?"
"Where do I sit down? There are not many places where I can fit in the Sectâs territory, right?"
Tai Qingzhe felt Yasenia had lied, but she didnât pry into it. If she wanted to tell her in the future, she would. They were friends, so Tai Qingzhe trusted Yasenia. Meanwhile, Yasenia was sighing endlessly in her mind.
âNo wonder Tai Qingzhe acted so strangely. She has a trace of bloodline from the Sun God. Although the bloodline is extremely thin, she is indeed a descendant.â Still, there were doubts in her mind. âIt takes effect even with traces of bloodline as thin as Tai Qingzheâs? This curse is truly powerful. If I find a direct descendant, I fear that they will attack me without saying a single word, regardless of the time and location.â
Xing Tianlan finally reacted. He didnât expect that the supposed savior was going to be a full-fledged dragon. Thinking until this point, his attitude became calmer, and he asked. "Elder Yasenia, canât you transform back into your human form?"
"I could..." Yasenia started but then added. "But I donât want to." The dragoness stretched her body and muscles, causing several hurricanes and other natural disasters around her due to her size. "I feel more comfortable in my Dragon Form, so Iâll stay like this for a while."
Star Forge and Tai Qingzhe were the closest people to Yasenia, and both of them felt something strange from her tone and attitude. The eyes that she looked at Xing Tianlan with were full of indifference and nonchalance. In the past, there was at least a hint of respect. Now, she was just completely dismissive.
Star Forge interrupted the manâs next words and spoke. "Donât worry, Iâll flatten an area we are not using for you. We have more than enough resources to afford flattening a few mountains to find a place where you can rest in your Dragon Form."
Xing Tianlan frowned, but he didnât interrupt. Instead, he asked about the battle. "Elder Yasenia, we will be waiting for a report about the situation with the Abyssal Worshiper Sect."
The dragoness jumped upward and flew away, her voice echoing around as her shadow blotted the sky above them. "Ask Chen Jizhen and the others. I am tired. Star Forge, guide me to my resting place. I want to sleep."
Star Forge and Tai Qingzhe looked at each other before they flew after her.
Meanwhile, the Sect Master looked at Mo Yun and the others and ordered them to come with him and inform him about everything in detail.