Chapter 12: Shadow Over Moonlight Valley
Chapter 12: Shadow Over Moonlight Valley
The moon hung high in the sky, casting a pale silver glow over Moonlight Valley, one of the Five Great Sects. Hidden within the mist-covered peaks, this sect was known for its mysterious Illusion Dao and lethal Moonshadow Assassins—a sect no ordinary cultivator dared provoke.
Yet tonight, the shadows within the valley were not their own.
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[System Update: Infiltration Mission – Moonlight Valley]
Objective: Weaken the sect from within.
Deployed Units:
10,000 Void Assassin Clones (Stealth and Elimination)
500 Puppet Clones (Control Captured Cultivators)
1 Shadow Commander Clone (Strategic Oversight)
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In the heart of Iron Mountain, Shen Ziyan sat cross-legged, his consciousness extending across the battlefield through his clones. With his recent victory over Liu Qinghai, his cultivation surged closer to the Core Formation stage.
He opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing through them.
"Begin the hunt," he commanded.
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Silent Invasion
Within Moonlight Valley, a group of outer disciples patrolled the outer gates. Their senses were sharp, trained to detect the slightest disturbance.
Yet, none of them noticed the black-clad figures slipping through the darkness—Void Assassin Clones, each one as silent as death.
The leader of the patrol felt a chill crawl down his spine. "Something's not right…" he muttered, reaching for his sword.
A shadow flashed. Before he could react, a cold blade pierced his heart.
One by one, the disciples fell, their bodies vanishing into the void.
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[System Alert: 73% Outer Perimeter Neutralized.]
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At the center of the valley, in a grand jade palace, Elder Yue Qing—a Core Formation Middle Stage expert—sat in meditation. Her power over Illusion Dao was unrivaled, capable of trapping enemies in endless dreamscapes.
Her eyes snapped open as the sect's protective formation flickered. "Intruders?" she murmured.
Rising to her feet, she released a pulse of spiritual energy, scanning the valley. But the clones moved too quickly, too silently.
"Who would dare target Moonlight Valley?" Her voice was cold as frost.
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Shadow Commander's Gambit
Far above, hidden on a misty peak, Shadow Commander Clone No. 4 observed the battlefield. Unlike regular clones, Commander Clones possessed advanced tactical intelligence and independent thinking.
"Phase one complete," the commander murmured. "Initiate Phase Two—internal chaos."
In the next instant, Puppet Clones began their work—replacing key sect members and spreading false orders. Panic spread as senior disciples turned against one another.
The once-unbreakable Moonlight Valley was crumbling from within.
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[System Update: Infiltration Progress – 89% Complete]
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A Cultivator's Despair
Deep in a hidden chamber, a young Moonlight Valley disciple named Bai Ling trembled in fear. She had always been a loyal servant of the sect, but now… blood stained the walls, and screams echoed through the night.
"What is happening…?" she whispered, tears in her eyes.
Suddenly, a shadowy figure emerged before her—a Void Assassin Clone. Its expression was cold, merciless. She tried to summon her spiritual energy, but it was too late.
With a flick of his wrist, she fell unconscious. Another life claimed by the Shadow Monarch's ambition.
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Shen Ziyan's Breakthrough
As the last strongholds of Moonlight Valley collapsed, a surge of energy rushed through Shen Ziyan's body. The spiritual power drained from the sect was feeding his cultivation.
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[System Alert: Cultivation Breakthrough Imminent.]
Host Cultivation: Foundation Establishment (Late Stage – 99%)
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The ground beneath him trembled as a dark, swirling vortex formed around his body. Every clone felt the ripple—an imminent breakthrough into the Core Formation Realm.
Shen Ziyan exhaled deeply. "Just one more push…"
His eyes burned with determination. Once he reached the Core Formation Realm, the Five Great Sects would no longer be able to stop him.
And then—his path to the Clone God would truly begin.
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[Objective Progress: 2/5 Great Sects Conquered.]
Reward: Clone Limit Expansion – 15,000,000 Clones Unlocked.
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As the last lights of Moonlight Valley faded into darkness, a new legend was being written. The Shadow Monarch had struck again—and no one in the cultivation world was safe.
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End of Chapter 12.