Trivial Matters

The Moon God Pavilion Master broached the topic, and the elders' astonishment erupted in unison!

"Elder Xiong, how have you undergone such a heaven-shaking transformation?"

"Elder Xiong, would you be willing to share how your cultivation has advanced so remarkably?"

"This 'Brick-Shifting Palm' is truly profound—yet I’ve never heard of it before. Witnessing Elder Xiong’s display today has truly broadened my horizons!"

"And those gloves—they must be a peerless treasure!"

"Elder Xiong, you and your son must have encountered an extraordinary opportunity, haven’t you?"

Qing Yin Xianyun and the others fixed their gazes on them, barely able to contain their excitement.

In the blink of an eye, over a dozen people crowded around, their faces alight with anticipation and reverence.

Once unremarkable, Xiong Fen and his son had now become the center of attention.

In the past, during such a moment of glory, the father and son would have eagerly boasted or indulged in some tactical humility.

But after their trials on Dark Shadow Island, their perspective and state of mind had undergone a profound change.

With past grievances resolved and their hearts unburdened, such worldly accolades no longer held any meaning for them.

The two exchanged a serene smile, their expressions calm as still water.

Whether it was victory or defeat, or the awe-inspiring techniques and achievements that left others marveling—to them, these were merely ordinary matters. All worldly glory and disgrace were as fleeting as passing clouds. Especially compared to the people on the island, such things were hardly worth mentioning.

Their composed demeanor left the onlookers stunned.

Unshaken in the face of life and death, and free of arrogance even in triumph—such equanimity made even the Moon God Pavilion Master secretly feel inadequate.

This father and son—their bearing had truly transformed!

The dozen or so high-ranking members of the Moon God Pavilion fell into an abrupt silence, a sense of insurmountable distance rising in their hearts.

Seeing that the Xiong father and son offered no further explanation, they dared not pry further into their secrets.

Their awkward expressions did not escape the notice of the Xiong duo.

The Moon God Pavilion Master had led the charge against the frost of the grand formation and fought through the battle, now visibly exhausted. Many of the elders were also disheveled, their robes stained with blood.

Even Qing Yin Xianyun, the once aloof and untouchable Holy Maiden, was pale-faced, clearly injured.

Yet now, all of them regarded the father and son with reverence.

After all, this was a world where strength reigned supreme—and the gap revealed during the formation’s destruction had left them acutely aware of the disparity.

Apart from the Pavilion Master, who managed to maintain his composure, the others couldn’t hide their awe.

But the father and son harbored no intention of intimidation—they had only revealed their skills out of necessity.

Seeing their fellow sect members’ wariness, the two exchanged a quiet glance, silently confirming their shared resolve.

Elder Xiong Fen turned back with a smile and bowed respectfully.

"Pavilion Master."

"After this battle, the resources and disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect will largely be absorbed into our Moon God Pavilion. I boldly propose that we focus all our resources on the Holy Maiden, sparing no effort to help her achieve a breakthrough as soon as possible!"

"In the future, we must elevate the Moon God Pavilion to become the Domain Sovereign Heavenly Sect of the Southern Li Celestial Domain!"

"What do you think?"

The Moon God Pavilion Master froze, his eyes widening in shock.

"Domain Sovereign Heavenly Sect?!"

The ten elders and Qing Yin Xianyun were thunderstruck, as if struck by lightning.

Domain Sovereign Heavenly Sect...

Only the strongest sect ruling over an entire celestial domain could claim such a title—a Heavenly Sect in name, but in truth, the hegemon of a domain!

Once recognized as a Domain Sovereign Heavenly Sect, it would become the heart of the domain, the center of all authority.

Every sect within the domain would be required to pay tribute.

A single decree from the domain would command the obedience of ten thousand sects!

To reach such heights, the sect would need at least a Heaven-rank third-grade expert.

Heaven-rank third-grade...

What an unfathomably lofty realm!

In the Moon God Pavilion’s ten-thousand-year history, no one had ever attained such a level. Qing Yin Xianyun’s talent was indeed exceptional, but even with the sect’s full resources, reaching that stage would be nearly impossible.

Everyone was stunned by the audacious proposal, trembling in disbelief.

Only Xiong Zhong stood calmly to the side, as if he had merely heard something mundane, showing no surprise whatsoever.

His gaze swept over Qing Yin Xianyun’s blood-stained sleeves, and he spoke with unwavering conviction.

"Indeed."

"Among our generation, the Holy Maiden possesses the greatest talent. If we dedicate all our efforts to her cultivation, breaking through to Heaven-rank third-grade shouldn’t be too difficult."

His quiet words sent shockwaves through the crowd.

The Moon God Pavilion members’ eyelids twitched violently, as if they had just heard a fairy tale.

Heaven-rank third-grade...

How could these two speak of it so casually?

Their tone made it sound as effortless as a mortal breaking through to the Martial Spirit realm—as if it were nothing more than a passing remark.

Since when was it so easy?!

Yet given the father and son’s meteoric rise in strength, no one dared voice their doubts outright.

The idea of becoming a Domain Sovereign Heavenly Sect was beyond their wildest imaginations. Even the Moon God Pavilion Master had never dared to entertain such a thought. Even with the sect’s entire legacy and the Heavenly Dao Sect’s accumulated resources, it still seemed an impossible dream.

The group stood in awkward silence, utterly overwhelmed by the father and son’s words.

Despite being high-ranking figures of a prestigious sect, they now looked like country bumpkins, completely out of their depth.

Unfazed, the Xiong father and son only grew more resolute.

Elder Xiong Fen produced the gloves and extended them forward.

"Pavilion Master, please accept these gloves. With this treasure, the Moon God Pavilion will have some means of self-protection in the future!"

The Moon God Pavilion Master’s eyes bulged in disbelief.

"Elder Xiong?!"

"This—this is a Heaven-rank treasure! It’s far too precious!"

The ten elders and Qing Yin Xianyun were equally stunned, awestruck by such generosity!

Before the Pavilion Master could refuse, Xiong Zhong also took out a pair of gloves.

"Holy Maiden."

"Please accept this pair. As the future hope of the Moon God Pavilion, you are the most fitting candidate to wield such a treasure for your protection!"

Hiss—

Everyone’s faces flushed with shock, their decorum forgotten.

Another pair of Heaven-rank gloves?!

If these treasures were to circulate outside, they could plunge the Southern Li Celestial Domain into chaos, drawing countless sects into a storm of bloodshed.

Having witnessed their power firsthand, they understood just how invaluable and terrifying these artifacts were.

Yet Elder Xiong and his son were offering them up without hesitation?!

Astonishing!

The dozen or so Moon God Pavilion members were struck dumb, their breaths shallow with awe!

The two recipients, however, recoiled in horror, hastily declining.

"Absolutely not!"

"These treasures are far too valuable! We appreciate your kindness, but we cannot possibly accept them!"

Elder Xiong Fen shoved the gloves into the Pavilion Master’s hands, and Xiong Zhong followed suit.

The Pavilion Master and the Holy Maiden cradled the gloves as if they weighed a thousand tons, their eyes glistening with unshed tears, their throats tight with emotion.

"This—!"

"Such generosity, gifting our sect with peerless treasures... Such righteousness—how can we ever repay you?"

The elders were equally moved, on the verge of weeping!

"Elder Xiong’s virtue knows no bounds! This old man is unworthy!"

"Elder Xiong, Young Master Xiong, from this day forward, if you ever have need of us, we will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

"With such treasures, the Moon God Pavilion’s rise is assured! To think you would offer such priceless artifacts for the sect’s sake—this old man has no way to express his gratitude except to bow deeply!"

"Your nobility is beyond measure—please accept our respects!"

The group of elders prepared to kneel, their gratitude overflowing.

Elder Xiong Fen waved a hand, his smile magnanimous.

"There’s no need for such formalities. This is but a trivial matter."

A trivial matter?!

"Two Heaven-tier treasures, and you call that a minor matter!?"

The words struck like thunder, leaving the crowd stunned, their half-bowed postures frozen mid-air.