The Ancestor of the Moon Wheel, after discovering Bai Ling's "secret," grew restless. He raised his gaze towards the Sky Benevolent Pagoda in the city center, intending to probe Ye Ling's identity.
However, just as the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel was about to make his move, he suddenly recalled the instructions of the Third Star Pillar and immediately retreated.
"No! I must continue to observe. The Venerable Lord said that runes can simulate dark power, and Ye Ling's runes are already at the peak of perfection. This might just be Ye Ling's illusion!"
The Ancestor of the Moon Wheel quickly calmed down, shifting his gaze away from the Sky Benevolent Pagoda and continuing to observe his surroundings.
This time, however, the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel's observation of the Sky Benevolent City cultivators became much more meticulous, as he attempted to identify more cultivators with a second personality.
If Ye Ling was indeed the Eighth Star Pillar, he would undoubtedly develop his own forces. This Sky Benevolent City would not only have Bai Ling as the only corrupted individual.
And if Ye Ling was merely simulating dark power with runes, then there wouldn't be many like Bai Ling who were controlled by a second personality.
Rune simulation was ultimately just a simulation, and the gap between it and genuine dark power was too vast!
As the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel's thoughts raced, a large number of disciples from the Azure Moon Sect flew out of the Sky Benevolent Pagoda, guiding all the city's cultivators into the auction venue.
With the emergence of many Azure Moon Sect disciples, a small-scale disturbance occurred among the city's cultivators. However, with Bai Ling overseeing from above, the disturbance in the city did not last long. The powerful individuals from various factions still chose to follow the guidance of the Azure Moon Sect and orderly entered the open-air auction venue, taking their seats.
As for the cultivators outside the city, they could only lie on the rune barrier, craning their necks to look towards the open-air auction venue in the city, their eyes filled with envy and regret for not entering the city earlier.
Meanwhile, the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel, taking advantage of the chaos in the city as the Azure Moon Sect disciples emerged, quietly split off a wisp of his consciousness and attacked a lone Azure Moon Sect disciple, capturing him in a deserted alley.
Seeing himself suddenly brought into the alley by the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel, the Azure Moon Sect disciple's eyes flashed with a hint of fear, and he exclaimed, "What do you want to do?"
The Ancestor of the Moon Wheel quickly said, "Boy, I just want to confirm some things. If you don't want to die, cooperate with me and let me examine your body!"
The Azure Moon Sect disciple exclaimed, "I am a disciple of the Azure Moon Sect. If you dare to touch a single hair on my head, my Sect Master will surely make you..."
"Too much nonsense!"
The Ancestor of the Moon Wheel did not want to waste words with this ant. He directly struck the Azure Moon Sect disciple's chest with his palm, shattering all his bones. He then forcefully invaded the Azure Moon Sect disciple's soul with his own soul power, searching for the disciple's strength.
Soon, the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel discovered that there were two consciousnesses within the Azure Moon Sect disciple's consciousness space, and that a dense dark power also existed within the disciple's body.
"Let me see if this Ye Ling is truly the Eighth Star Pillar, or a fake!"
A flicker of sharp light flashed in the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel's eyes. He guided the dark power within the Azure Moon Sect disciple out, while simultaneously, a wisp of black energy emerged from his fingertips, merging with the dark power within the Azure Moon Sect disciple.
If the dark power in Sky Benevolent City was simulated by runes, then as long as he merged it with his own dark power, the truth would be revealed immediately!
As the two dark powers merged, they quickly formed a black pillar, and eight patterns appeared on the pillar!
"Eight-star patterns! Has Ye Ling truly become the Eighth Star Pillar?" The Ancestor of the Moon Wheel's pupils contracted sharply upon seeing the pillar with eight patterns, and his heart was immediately stirred by a tempestuous wave!
If Ye Ling had truly become the Eighth Star Pillar, and he had just killed a subordinate of the Eighth Star Pillar, this could very well trigger a war between the Third Star Pillar and the Eighth Star Pillar!
He was merely a minor subordinate of the Third Star Pillar and could not bear such responsibility!
Thinking of this, the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel panicked and immediately began to heal the Azure Moon Sect disciple, attempting to save the unfortunate fellow!
"Ancestor of the Moon Wheel, how dare you!"
At this moment, Bai Ling's cold snort echoed, causing the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel to tremble all over.
The Ancestor of the Moon Wheel quickly turned his head and saw Bai Ling, with an icy expression, blocking the alley entrance and staring at him chillingly.
The Ancestor of the Moon Wheel forced a smile onto his face and explained to Bai Ling, "Bai, Patriarch Bai, this, this is all a misunderstanding! We are family!"
"Who is family with you!"
Bai Ling coldly rebuked, thrusting out his sword and piercing the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel's forehead, shattering the wisp of consciousness!
Meanwhile, the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel in another part of Sky Benevolent City, seeing Bai Ling directly obliterate his wisp of consciousness, broke out in a fine sweat on his forehead. "I've caused trouble now... Why were my hands so clumsy? Why did I have to kill that guy?"
At this moment, the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel was filled with immense regret for having killed the Azure Moon Sect disciple.
If Ye Ling was not the Eighth Star Pillar, it would have been fine. If he had killed him, at most he would be killed by Ye Ling, and the Third Star Pillar, who controlled his reincarnation information, could revive him at any time.
But the situation was different now. Ye Ling was the Eighth Star Pillar, a being on the same level as the Third Star Pillar. If the Eighth Star Pillar truly intended to kill him, the Third Star Pillar would absolutely not risk offending a colleague to revive him!
Even if the Third Star Pillar had a grievance with Ye Ling before!
"No! I must proactively go and confess my sins to the Eighth Star Pillar and beg for his forgiveness, otherwise I am doomed!"
The Ancestor of the Moon Wheel was anxious. He disregarded the upcoming auction and immediately flew towards the Sky Benevolent Pagoda, wanting to seek forgiveness from the Eighth Star Pillar before Bai Ling could find him.
However, before the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel could approach the Sky Benevolent Pagoda, a powerful aura suddenly emanated from within the pagoda, forcing him back!
Bai Xuanxuan flew out of the Sky Benevolent Pagoda and said coldly to the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel, "Sir, this is the City Lord's residence, a forbidden area of Sky Benevolent City. Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to enter."
"Saintess?"
Seeing that it was Bai Xuanxuan, the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel's face lit up with joy, and he immediately said, "It's me! Let me in quickly!"
"I don't know you!" Bai Xuanxuan coldly rebuked, "If you insist on forcing your way into the pagoda, then don't blame me for taking action."
Hearing Bai Xuanxuan's response, the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel finally realized that Balgor had left Bai Xuanxuan's soul and had been erased by the Third Star Pillar.
The second personality currently controlling Bai Xuanxuan belonged to the Eighth Star Pillar and did not recognize him at all!
At this moment, Bai Ling also appeared behind the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel and said coldly, "Ancestor of the Moon Wheel, you killed my Azure Moon Sect disciple and spied on my core secrets. What crime do you deserve?"
Surrounded by Bai Ling and Bai Xuanxuan, and with Sky Benevolent City already enveloped by the rune barrier, the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel knew he had no escape. He immediately gave up resisting, turned, and smiled at Bai Ling, "Bai, Patriarch Bai, this is all a misunderstanding. We are family, and I also have darkness..."
"Silence!"
Bai Ling's eyes changed slightly, and he immediately sent a sword qi towards the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel, slicing across his cheek and interrupting his speech!
Feeling the sharp pain on his cheek, the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel froze in place in fear, immediately raising his hands. "I, I won't speak! I don't know anything!"
Suddenly, an idea flashed through the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel's mind... Bai Ling and the others were deliberately hiding their dark power. Ye Ling, as the Eighth Star Pillar, must have a grand scheme!
And by rashly killing the Azure Moon Sect disciple and uncovering the secret that Ye Ling was the Eighth Star Pillar, he must have ruined Ye Ling's grand plan!
Thinking of this, the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel grew more desperate. He pleaded with Bai Ling, "Bai, Patriarch Bai, I was sent by the Venerable Lord to investigate. I had no intention of disrupting City Lord Ye's plans. I will forget what just happened, and absolutely no one else will know the truth!"
"It's all too late. Since you have exposed my secret in public and ruined my grand plan, you can only atone with your death!"
At this moment, Ye Ling's voice emanated from the Sky Benevolent Pagoda, instantly turning the Ancestor of the Moon Wheel's face ashen and his legs weak!