Keep the Music Playing, Keep on Dancing

"That guy..."

Zi Yuan couldn't help rolling her eyes, launching into a furious tirade in her head.

Just a moment ago, he was shouting about standing atop the immortal peak and looking down on the world. Now he was begging her aunt to save him. He really had no shame at all.

Boom...!!

Another thunderous roar suddenly rang out.

The Supreme Emperor of Great Xia and the current Emperor were surrounded by endless radiance. Like gods who had endured since time immemorial, they unleashed a relentless barrage of attacks on the Moon God.

Roar!!

The Divine Beast Black Tortoise let out a deep bellow. Carrying the Moon God and the others, it tore through space and sped away. Countless bolts of lightning opened the way before it. Its divine might and imposing presence towered between heaven and earth, looking down on all living things and making the entire world tremble.

"Everyone, why aren't you attacking?!"

The Supreme Emperor of Great Xia and the current Emperor were frantic. They knew how grave the consequences would be if Qin Feng got away.

Great Xia was already in decline. If Qin Feng returned to the Qin Clan, he would threaten their Imperial Throne. If the Yin Moon Dynasty got its hands on him, Great Xia's security would be in danger.

So no matter what, they couldn't let Qin Feng see the sun tomorrow.

"This..."

The Great Families still held back, each busy calculating their own gains.

Qin Feng was ruthless enough to go after even his own younger brother for the sake of power. If they could eliminate him for good today, that would be fine. But if he got away, they would be the ones to suffer later.

Besides, what did a change of dynasties have to do with them? No matter who sat on the throne, they could keep the music playing and keep on dancing.

With that in mind—

The Great Families all joined the fight. But though their maneuvers looked as fierce as a tiger's, a closer look revealed they dealt only five points of damage. They had mastered the art of slacking off to perfection.

They could obey the royal family's orders while earning Qin Feng's goodwill.

"Those old foxes!"

The Several Qin Clan Ancestors saw through them but said nothing. As leaders of a great family themselves, they had clearly done their fair share of slacking off in the past.

"What are those old geezers playing at?!"

The Moon God glanced at the Several Qin Clan Ancestors and saw that they had no intention of joining the fight.

Still, that took a lot of pressure off her. She would be in trouble against three old geezers, but with only two, escaping would be easy enough.

"Damn it!!"

The two emperors fought desperately to stop her, but they were still no match for the Moon God. The main problem was that the Black Tortoise's defenses were too strong. They had bombarded it for ages, and it had withstood every attack.

And with a whole team of slackers, it would have been strange if they could stop her.

In the end, all they could do was watch helplessly as the Black Tortoise tore through the void and vanished in style.

"Let's go!"

The Emperor of Great Xia's face was dark as he led the Imperial City Division, the East Factory, the West Factory, and the others away.

He wanted to order an immediate attack on the Qin Clan, but he knew the chances of that happening were slim.

They had no grounds for an attack to begin with, and even if they cooked up some baseless charge, the Great Families might not lift a finger to help.

In the past, he could use the fact that the Qin Clan had produced two Heavenly Prides as an excuse, claiming they would one day take a share of the Great Families' interests. But now the Qin Clan's second son was crippled, and the eldest had gone abroad to seek his fortune. There was no threat of them taking anyone's share. It would be a miracle if the Great Families were willing to fight for him.

"We should go too!"

The Progenitor reluctantly glanced back in the direction Qin Feng had gone. From now on, he would have to make his own way in the Yin Moon Dynasty. Even if they wanted to help him, there was nothing they could do.

"Brother, I will definitely beat you!"

Qin Hao's little face was unusually serious. He was already prepared to train himself to the death.

"Brother Lin, I won't lose to you!"

An unprecedented resolve flashed in Lin San's eyes. The next time they met, he would surpass this monstrous man.

The Yin Moon Dynasty.

Inside the Moon God Palace.

The Moon God returned on the Black Tortoise, tearing through the void, with Qin Feng and Zi Yuan by her side.

"We welcome the Moon God and the Goddess!"

The Moon God Palace was filled with women. They knelt and bowed deeply to the Moon God and Zi Yuan.

"Goddess?!"

Qin Feng couldn't help turning to look at Zi Yuan. She raised her little chin proudly, as if to say, That's right. I am the Moon God Palace's Goddess, the next Moon God.

"It's over. The Moon God Palace is doomed to decline."

Qin Feng recalled the way Zi Yuan fought. She had practically been throwing Thug Excitement Fists. He couldn't imagine what would become of the Moon God Palace if it fell into her hands.

"What did you say?!"

Zi Yuan was so angry that she stamped her feet. She swore she would teach this little brat a lesson today, and the two of them immediately started chasing each other around the Moon God Palace.

"This..."

The female disciples of the Moon God Palace were stunned. The Moon God had actually brought back a little boy.

Ever since the Moon God Palace was founded, its rules had forbidden men from entering. And this man had been brought in by the Moon God herself. Even if he was just a little boy, it was still unbelievable.

"That's enough, you two!"

The Moon God stopped the two little ones from fooling around, then smiled beautifully. "Qin Feng, why don't you join the Moon God Palace from now on?"

"Of course..."

Qin Feng nodded again and again. "By the rules of the martial world, since you saved me, I should marry you."

"This guy..."

Zi Yuan gritted her teeth in anger. She couldn't believe this little brat really had his eye on her aunt.

"Hehe..."

The Moon God giggled, amused. "You're quite the interesting little fellow. I hereby appoint you as the Moon God Palace's God's Son."

"Lord Moon God!!"

The people of the Moon God Palace hurriedly spoke up, reminding her that the palace rules forbade them from accepting male disciples.

"I know what I'm doing!"

The Moon God's eyes shone as she stared at Qin Feng.

Anyone who had witnessed Qin Feng's monstrous talent would break the rules for him. The Moon God Palace was no exception.

"What are you planning?"

The Moon God's gaze made Qin Feng uneasy. He wondered if she was tricking him into joining the Moon God Palace so she could harvest his kidneys—without even using anesthesia.

The Great Xia Imperial Palace.

After returning, the Emperor of Great Xia was so furious he flew into a rage.

Ever since the Yin Moon Dynasty reformed a hundred years ago, it had developed at a staggering pace and become Great Xia's greatest threat. Now it had gained Qin Feng, a Peerless Monster unlike anyone who had come before.

Just thinking about it made his scalp crawl and kept him awake at night.

The ministers below began discussing the matter...

"The Moon God managed to escape with Qin Feng this time. The Qin Clan must bear the blame!"

"The Qin Clan is clinging to their family ties, still hoping Qin Feng will return to the family one day."

"The Qin Clan is a scourge. They absolutely cannot be allowed to remain!"

"That's easier said than done. The Qin Clan won't be so easy to destroy."

"This old minister begs to speak, even at the risk of my life. I hope Your Majesty will recruit scholars from humble backgrounds and cultivate Heavenly Prides from among the common folk to strengthen Great Xia!"

"Recruiting scholars from humble backgrounds is easier said than done. That would destroy the foundations of the Great Families. How could they possibly agree?"

"The Great Families' harm has seeped into the marrow. We must scrape the bones to heal the wound, or Great Xia will have no hope!"

"Your Majesty, the people of this realm have suffered under the Great Families for far too long!"

"..."

The Emperor of Great Xia looked at the loyal ministers who would give their all for the country. He knew they were right.

But the Great Families were not so easy to deal with. They followed him because he could secure their interests.

But if he left them with nothing to gain, they would overthrow him without hesitation and install a new regime.

Just then—

A young eunuch came to report: "Your Majesty, Princess Nanfeng sent someone to say that she recently met an interesting young man with a way to break the power of the Great Families..."