World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Xue Qiansha was taken aback by Xue Yuntian's cryptic words. The Danilo Lujan Cult, despite its weakened state, remained a formidable force among the ten great Immortals of the Shattering Immortal Universe. Their diminished power was still a force to be reckoned with, much like a lean camel surpassing a horse in size.    

The very thought of their headquarters was enough to deter even the most accomplished Great Vehicle cultivators from stirring up trouble. Teaming up with the Blood Sword Immortal Sect to launch a direct assault on Danilo Lujan would be tantamount to suicide.    

"You'll understand in due time. If your trust in me remains, join me at the Danilo Lujan Sect when the moment arrives," Xue Yuntian advised. Casting a brief glance at Peter Parker, who stood silently behind Xue Qiansha, he vanished from the courtyard in the blink of an eye.    

Xue Qiansha, still processing the sudden departure, eventually turned to Peter Parker. "Master, can you decipher the meaning behind my master's recent words?"    

"Do you trust your master?" Peter Parker inquired after a moment of contemplation.    

"Without a doubt," Xue Qiansha affirmed. "My master and I have shared many years together, like father and son. He would never do anything to harm me."    

Peter Parker, however, harbored reservations. He remembered how Xue Yuntian had once bravely faced Danilo Lujan alone for Xue Qiansha's sake, a testament to their deep bond. But years had passed, and what Xue Yuntian had endured within the Danilo Lujan Sect remained a mystery. Despite the apparent lack of malice toward Xue Qiansha, the reality of their relationship might not be as straightforward as it appeared.    

With a thoughtful look, Peter Parker turned to Blood Thousand Slaughter. "Does your Danilo Lujan Sect attribute any special significance to the acts of 'eating the moon' and 'the heavenly dog'?"    

Peter Parker suspected that, perhaps, Blood Cloud Sky harbored no ill intentions towards Xue Qiansha.    

Peter Parker had an inkling that Blood Cloud Sky's visit wasn't solely to meet with Blood Thousand Slaughter. There was likely an unspoken agenda at play, possibly linked to the Heavenly Dog Month.    

Xue Qiansha was taken aback by Peter's words and instinctively bowed his head in contemplation. After a brief pause, he looked up with a realization. "The Danilo Lujan Cult has indeed chronicled an event tied to the Heavenly Dog Moon Eater..."    

Such anomalies as the Heavenly Dog Moon Eater seldom occurred in the Immortal Breaking Universe. Over 9000 years had passed since its last appearance, an event that precipitated a drastic upheaval within the Danilo Lujan Sect. Their sect master perished unexpectedly, and concurrently, the esteemed Old Ancestor Blood Yin disappeared without a trace, never to be seen again. This calamity significantly sapped the sect's strength.    

It stands to reason that, had this misfortune not befallen them, Danilo Lujan's standing among the top ten Immortal Sects would likely be far superior to its current position.    

"Do you know what befell Danilo Lujan when the Heavenly Dog devoured the moon?" Peter Parker asked, his surprise evident.    

Xue Qiansha shook his head. "My knowledge is limited to what I've gleaned from ancient texts about the moon being consumed by the Heavenly Dog. The exact details elude me."    

Peter mulled over this new information. It appeared that the Heavenly Dog's Moon Eater was an ill omen for Danilo Lujan. The sect had suffered the loss of their Sect Master and the mysterious vanishing of Old Ancestor Blood Yin nine millennia ago, a blow that had severely weakened their vitality.    

In that moment, Peter Parker grasped the reason behind Xue Yuntian's directive to visit the Danilo Lujan Sect in a fortnight.    

It seemed that Danilo Lujan's sect was on the brink of a monumental shift following the Heavenly Dog Month.    

Peter Parker's eyes gleamed with anticipation. He looked up at Xue Qiandao and declared, "In that case, let's make our way to Danilo Lujan's sect in two weeks."    

...    

Central Hall of the Danilo Lujan Sect.    

Upon his return to the sect, Xue Yuntian made a beeline for Danilo Lujan. Noticing his approach, Danilo Lujan lifted his gaze and greeted him with a warm smile, "Ah, you're back. Did you encounter Xue Qiansha?"    

Xue Yuntian replied coolly, "I did. He refused to rejoin the sect. Nevertheless, I've asked him to visit us here in a fortnight."    

"Oh?" Danilo Lujan's eyes narrowed with intrigue. "If he declined to rejoin, why invite him back in two weeks? Don't you fear I might take his life?"    

"Danilo Lujan Tian, you've already expended much of your vital energy. It's not the time for such concerns. Your focus should be on overcoming the impending tribulation," Xue Yuntian advised, shaking his head.    

"When you sought me out in the dungeon, I was under the impression you came regarding that very issue," Xue Yuntian continued.    

Danilo Lujan's brow furrowed in confusion. "Blood Cloud Sky, to what are you referring?"    

"Do you recall the event from nine thousand years ago, when the dog devoured the moon?" Blood Cloud Sky inquired, his voice measured.    

"If my calculations hold true, the next Heavenly Dog lunar eclipse is due in half a month."    

The lunar eclipse of the heavenly hound!    

At the mention of this, Danilo Lujan's face registered a profound shift in expression.    

As the Sect Master of the Danilo Lujan Sect, Blood Sky was well aware of the significance behind the Heavenly Dog Moon Eater. Many years prior, the sect's leader had unearthed an enigmatic relic within an ancient ruin. This artifact had been the catalyst for the sect's swift ascent, enabling the Danilo Lujan Sect to systematically overpower the Blood Sword Immortal Sect and ascend to dominance over the Silent Blood Horizon.    

Despite the ancient artifact's formidable power, it harbored an exceedingly fearsome entity within its confines. The artifact's seal, crafted from the very essence of the moon, would weaken significantly whenever the celestial event of a "Heavenly Dog devouring the moon" occurred.    

This was the crux of the matter. Each time this celestial phenomenon took place, the Danilo Lujan Sect was compelled to make sacrifices to keep the ancient entity at bay.    

Over 9,000 years ago, in the Immortal Breaking Universe, the Heavenly Dog consumed the moon. During this event, the entity within the ancient artifact strained against its bindings, exacting a steep toll on the entire Danilo Lujan Sect.    

The then-sect master, alongside Old Ancestor Blood Yin, united their efforts to quell the entity's uprising. Following their successful containment of the force within the artifact...    

The sect master's demise was followed by the mysterious disappearance of Patriarch Blood Yin. Should the Heavenly Dog Mooneater emerge once more, and the artifact's seal weaken, the repercussions could be catastrophic.    

Danilo Lujan inhaled deeply, his gaze piercing through the main hall to the moon hanging in the void. A moment later...    

A foreboding sensation washed over him, casting a shadow over his features. The arrival of the Heavenly Dog Moon Eater was imminent. Ordinarily, Danilo Lujan's prowess would have alerted him to such an event months in advance.    

However, recent severe injuries had preoccupied him, diverting his attention from the looming threat of the Heavenly Dog and the moon's descent.    

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