What is on the Moon?

Most ordinary people don't have a clear idea.

But for the people of Hua Country, keywords like "Chang'e" and "rabbit" would certainly pop into their minds instantly.

A few knew that the Moon's surface was covered with countless craters, large and small, which cast shadows under the sun, creating the light and dark patterns seen from the distant Earth.

These were meteorite craters.

However, a large number of them were also formed by battle.

This was because the Moon was an Exotic Realm, a battlefield.

For millennia, countless experts from Hua Country had fought, died, and been buried here.

As Luo Chu stepped out of Earth's Teleportation Array, she appeared inside a towering city. The stronghold was of a moderate size, but it had stood here imposingly for three hundred years.

Looking out, she saw a statue of a man sitting cross-legged atop the city walls, a scimitar that was still sharp resting horizontally across his lap. Weathered by the years, the statue bore the profound marks of time.

Luo Chu's expression turned solemn as she performed a Martial Dao salute. Although this wasn't her first time here, she was awed every time she saw this statue.

Because this very man had built Chang'an City with his own two hands.

He was Xu Yanyang.

He once single-handedly slaughtered over a hundred thousand Otherworlders with his scimitar. Even the Foreign Clans, who had battled the people of Earth for centuries and were indifferent to death, were utterly terrified of him!

"As long as I am here, none may pass through Chang'an."

Xu Yanyang had sat cross-legged on the city wall, his scimitar across his knees, and single-handedly guarded Chang'an, ensuring a century of peace!

It was from that point on that Hua Country's Martial Dao began its three hundred years of glory.

Unfortunately, as time passed, even heroes had their curtain call. Xu Yanyang died of old age on the city wall, and his body became a stone statue. Only his scimitar, still brimming with a fierce killing intent, bore witness to his past.

And it was on the very day of Xu Yanyang's death that the Exotic Realm invaded. The Martial Artists of Hua Country suffered heavy casualties, barely managing to hold Chang'an.

「...」

The Flower Fairy also stepped out of the Teleportation Array.

She looked up, gazing at the distant azure planet. After a moment, she withdrew her gaze and spoke softly, "Who would have thought that there isn't only life on the Moon, but that it also once tried to invade Earth? Xiao Luo, what were your first thoughts when you heard about the Otherworlders?"

Luo Chu chuckled. "At the time, besides being shocked, I mostly wanted to know how they breathed. Logically speaking, there's no oxygen here."

The Flower Fairy couldn't help but shake her head and laugh. "Oh, you... Come on, let's go report in."

Luo Chu nodded.

A large number of Martial Artists lived in Chang'an City, all of them at the Eighth Grade or higher. Many of the Martial Ancestors from Hua Country who were presumed dead were actually here in Chang'an, or in a life-or-death seclusion somewhere else, all for the sake of advancing their Boundary one more step to extend their lives and fight again!

At the city gate stood a huge room filled with jade plaques inscribed with names.

An old man with white hair was staring blankly at a kerosene lamp on a table. Hearing footsteps, he turned his head. Upon seeing who it was, he couldn't help but laugh loudly.

"Flower Fairy, you're not dead yet?"

"Hm?"

The Flower Fairy, who always appeared benevolent and good-natured, was taken aback for a second before she cursed back, "So it's you, you harbinger of doom! You aren't dead yet, so how could I possibly go before you?"

Luo Chu was dumbfounded. The Flower Fairy was known far and wide for being decisive and deadly, but she was also famously kind and even-tempered. Luo Chu had never heard of her losing her composure. And now... she's bickering with someone!

"Heh heh." The white-haired old man pursed his lips. "There's a junior here. Are you sure you want to trade insults with me? I'm not afraid of you."

"We'll wait until Xiao Luo has left," the Flower Fairy huffed.

Luo Chu gave an awkward laugh. "Ah, Seniors, please continue. Don't mind me..."

She expertly picked up a jade plaque, wrote her name, and dripped a drop of Essence Blood from her heart onto it.

This was a life plaque.

If its owner died, the life plaque would shatter, making it a crucial tool for confirming if someone was alive or dead.

Hanging the life plaque on the wall, Luo Chu said in a deep voice, "Elder, please register me. I'm leaving the city today. My return is... uncertain."

The white-haired elder was silent for a moment before sighing. "You're searching for your husband? He's been missing for half a month. I advise you not to risk it. After all, the last place he was seen was Tangshan, and that's... deep within the Exotic Realm's heartland."

"Elder, his life plaque hasn't shattered. He's still alive."

Luo Chu kept her head lowered, hiding her expression. "I promised our son I would bring his father home, and we'll go to the aquarium together."

The white-haired elder shook his head helplessly and turned to take down another jade plaque. "After you left last time, his life plaque became covered in cracks. Are you... sure you want to go?"

Seeing the cracks, tears streamed from Luo Chu's eyes. This meant his life was hanging by a thread, that he only had a single breath left and could pass away at any moment.

"If he's alive, I must see him. If he's dead, I must see his corpse." Luo Chu bit her lip hard, stating each word with conviction, "I'll go alone. I won't burden any other Martial Artist!"

Hearing this, the white-haired elder stopped trying to dissuade her and could only offer his blessing. "Then I wish you a safe journey. May you bring Qian Song back safely."

"Thank you, Elder."

Luo Chu turned to leave.

As she walked away, she heard the bickering resume behind her. The sound lightened the weight in her heart, and she couldn't help but give a faint, bitter smile.

Who could have imagined the Flower Fairy had a side like this?

Next, I'm coming to find you. Luo Chu's gaze filled with determination as she walked toward the city gate.

「...」

The events on the Moon were far too distant for the people on Earth, living their lives amidst the countless lights of their homes. After all, only those who had reached the Eighth Grade of the Martial Dao were qualified to know about the Exotic Realm.

On the day of the Double Ninth Festival, families gathered for reunions.

「In Haitang Court」

Ruan Lan's face was dark as she rolled her eyes dramatically.

This was because during dinner, Xu Lai kept putting food on Yiyi's and Ruan Tang's plates, while Yiyi and Ruan Tang also served each other. This was a critical hit to Ruan Lan because no one was putting food on her plate!

Fortunately, Yiyi thoughtfully placed a piece of meat in Ruan Lan's bowl.

But before Ruan Lan could even say thank you, she saw her niece snatch the meat right back out of her bowl and gobble it down. Then Yiyi put several helpings of vegetables in her aunt's bowl instead.

While chewing the meat, Yiyi said, "Auntie, eat more vegetables. They'll help you lose weight."

"..."

Ruan Lan's mouth twitched.

Not only was she deprived of meat, but she was also being called fat! How could she possibly endure this?

So, she started frantically grabbing meat for herself, which made Yiyi's face fall in horror. "Ah! My meat! Auntie, you're eating too much!"

The two of them frantically fought over the meat, giving Ruan Tang a major headache. "You two have already eaten three plates of meat!"

"You can never get tired of meat," Ruan Lan declared.

"That's wight, that's wight," Yiyi mumbled, her mouth full.

Xu Lai poured a cup of Chrysanthemum Wine for his daughter. "Sweetie, give this a try."

"Xu Lai!" Ruan Tang glared. "Should a child be drinking alcohol? What kind of father are you?"

"I can drink..." Yiyi said excitedly, grasping the cup.

Ruan Tang stared at her expressionlessly.

Sensing the murderous aura, Yiyi sadly handed the cup to her mother. It had smelled so good.

"You'd better not drink it," Xu Lai said to Ruan Tang, raising an eyebrow. His wife's alcohol tolerance was practically zero. What if she got drunk and started acting like a hooligan again tonight?

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