The middle-aged man took out the half Moonspirit Pendant and said, "This is a long story. Very few know its origin—this was once Princess Moonspirit’s personal pendant, but now only half remains. No one knows where the other half has gone."
"Princess Moonspirit? Senior, do you mean the legendary beauty of Moonspirit Palace—the one hailed as the God Realm’s number one? Is there some secret hidden in this pendant? That’s almost unbelievable!" Lena exclaimed, her eyes wide with shock.
Evan’s heart surged with excitement—Princess Moonspirit was actually Yvonne Xuan’s past-life self, as the Black Qilin had once revealed. She carried the secret Qilin Clan bloodline, something almost no one in the God Realm knew. Hearing news about her now filled him with barely contained joy, though he kept his composure.
"That’s right. Moonspirit Palace has vanished from the God Realm, just like Frostbane Imperial Palace. This pendant was always with Princess Moonspirit, but now only half remains. Legend has it the Moonspirit Pendant records the immense wealth of Moonspirit Palace. When the palace was destroyed, all its treasure disappeared—said to have been hidden away."
If you can find the pendant, you’ll find Moonspirit Palace’s treasure. Back then, Moonspirit Palace was a mighty power—if not for Demon Lord Stone Heaven, it never would have vanished from the God Realm, and Princess Moonspirit would never have perished alongside Frostbane God-Venerable.
I have no idea where the other half is. If I did, I would have searched for Moonspirit Palace’s treasure long ago. So this pendant is priceless—but with only half, it’s useless unless you can find the matching piece." The middle-aged man sighed.
Evan examined the pendant closely, feeling the pattern was strangely familiar—he’d seen it somewhere before, but couldn’t recall exactly where. He asked, "Senior, who are you really, and how did you come by the Dragon Horn and this pendant? Please, tell me."
"Who I am doesn’t matter anymore. Today, I’m giving you this pendant. Maybe one day you’ll find the other half and discover Moonspirit Palace’s hidden wealth. There are secrets tied to it, but I won’t say any more." The man smiled mysteriously.
Evan accepted the pendant and stored it in his ring. "Thank you for trusting me, Senior. Perhaps one day I’ll be able to fulfill your wish. With the auction coming up, do you plan to attend?"
"I have no interest in the auction. You two go ahead—my task here is done, and it’s time for me to leave. Remember, never tell anyone you met me, or you’ll invite mortal danger." The man smiled, then vanished from the room without a trace—truly coming and going like a ghost.
Evan and Lena exchanged stunned glances. In the God Realm, it seemed even the strangest people appeared. Clearly, this man had chosen Evan on purpose—but as far as Evan knew, no one here should know his true identity except Elder Lee, and he was certain this man wasn’t sent by Lee.
Elsewhere in the void, the refined man spoke to another middle-aged expert. "Lord Thunder, I’ve completed the task you gave me. That young man truly is an extraordinary talent. Who is he, and why do you help him without ever showing yourself?"
"Brother He, it’s not so simple. Evan’s identity is very special. Promise me you’ll protect him from the shadows. When the time is right, I’ll explain everything. For now, I can’t meet him—if I did, I’d only bring him harm," Lord Thunder replied, his tone grave.
Brother He looked puzzled. "There’s something even you can’t handle? That’s incredible. If you won’t say more, I won’t press. But don’t worry—I’ll do my best to protect him."
"Good. He’ll be heading to Rainbow Court’s auction soon—his safety is in your hands. Never mention me to him, or we’ll all face mortal danger. If it’s not urgent, don’t contact me. Remember—this is critical!" Lord Thunder warned sternly.
With that, the two vanished into the void. Lord Thunder gave a bitter smile, whispering to the emptiness, "Senior brother, this is all I can do for now. I hope you’ll understand."
"Evan, do you know that man? Why would he just give you the pendant out of nowhere? What secrets are you hiding? I’m getting more and more curious about you!" Lena teased, her eyes sparkling.
Evan grinned. "I’m just me—no secrets at all. You’re overthinking it, and I don’t know him either. Best not to get too curious, or you might end up falling for me—and that could be trouble for you."
"Fall in love with you? If you could take care of me for a lifetime, that wouldn’t be so bad. Maybe I should spend the night with you?" Lena laughed, eyes twinkling with mischief.
"So bold? You won’t regret it—I’d be thrilled! Come on!" Evan jumped up, eager and delighted.
"Dream on! I’m not that easy, you know. Ling’er may not be a peerless beauty, but she’s not casual either. After days on the road, I’m going to bathe and rest—tomorrow I’ll join you for a stroll around Azure Moon City." Lena laughed, stepping out of the room.
Evan sat on the bed, eyes closed, pondering the meaning behind the refined elder’s sudden appearance and the gift of the pendant. Was it just coincidence? He didn’t believe that for a second. He sensed the man must know his true identity, but chose not to reveal it.
After a long while, Evan opened his eyes, took out the pendant from his ring, and studied it closely. Suddenly, realization dawned—the design matched the tattoo on Yvonne’s back perfectly. Since Yvonne was Princess Moonspirit, it all made sense now.
Maybe during the War of the Gods, her pendant was shattered—half remained in the God Realm, while the other half somehow became her tattoo. Perhaps the pendant’s protective power allowed Yvonne to reincarnate. Once she ascends to the God Realm, the mystery may finally be solved.
Evan stored the pendant in the Coiling-Dragon Ring—only there was it truly safe. He then took out the Dragon Horn. At first, it felt ordinary in his hand, but when his spiritual sense touched it, a powerful energy repelled him. The horn was definitely sealed.
Suddenly, Evan’s blood surged violently, as if ready to burst from his veins. He quickly put the Dragon Horn back into the Coiling-Dragon Ring, sensing its secret was even greater than the pendant’s. If a dragon horn could provoke such a reaction in his blood, could it really be the Primordial Dragon’s relic?
The thought of the Primordial Dragon sent a shiver through Evan. If it truly was the ancestor’s horn, the implications were beyond imagination. Only by breaking the seal could he know the truth—but with his current strength, that was impossible. He’d have to wait until he grew much stronger.
Setting aside these thoughts, Evan began circulating his Chaos Divine Power, resuming his cultivation in Azure Moon City as he prepared for the storm to come.