Chapter 1162: Black Horn Barbarian Armor

Over the next few days, Mo Hua began acting as a "teacher" for the children of these barbarian tribes, imparting to them some writing, principles of conduct, basic cultivation knowledge, and the fundamentals of array formations.

Mo Hua acquired yet another identity in the Great Wilderness.

Eight days later, Elder Jiaohu sought out Mo Hua.

Inside the spacious tent...

Inside Starfall Hall, the night was deep, and the wind and snow showed no signs of abating. The Wheel of Fate still rotated slowly, casting starlight that illuminated the entire hall. Chu Xingyun and Su Yaoqin stood before the Wheel of Fate, their gaze fixed on the flickering line of destiny.

"This line... it still seems unstable," Su Yaoqin murmured softly, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. "Could something significant be about to happen?"

Chu Xingyun didn't answer. He stretched out a hand and gently touched the line of destiny. In an instant, a strange power flooded his mind, as if countless images flashed through his thoughts: shattered lands, a rain of blood and gore, the Wheel of Fate collapsing, and the cultivation world plunging into unprecedented chaos.

He sharply withdrew his hand, his face slightly pale.

"What did you see?" Su Yaoqin asked urgently.

Chu Xingyun was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "I saw visions of the Wheel of Fate collapsing... The cultivation world descended into great chaos, with major sects attacking each other, rivers of blood flowing."

Hearing this, Su Yaoqin's expression also became solemn.

"The Wheel of Fate collapsing?" she whispered. "How is that possible? Xuanming has already lost connection with the Wheel of Fate, and its power has stabilized..."

"Yes," Chu Xingyun nodded. "But the Wheel of Fate itself isn't absolutely stable; it has only temporarily regained balance. Once external forces intervene, or a new wielder of the Wheel of Fate appears, it will become turbulent again."

"A new wielder of the Wheel of Fate?" Su Yaoqin was startled. "Are you saying... someone else can control the Wheel of Fate?"

Chu Xingyun didn't answer but looked up into the depths of the Wheel of Fate, his gaze profound.

"The power of the Wheel of Fate is not exclusive to Starfall Hall," he said slowly. "It belongs to the entire cultivation world. As long as someone possesses sufficient destiny, spiritual roots, and opportunities, they might establish a connection with the Wheel of Fate. Xuanming was merely the first to attempt to control it, but he failed. The next person... might not fail."

Su Yaoqin fell silent; she understood Chu Xingyun's meaning.

"So, the formation of the Cultivation Alliance is just the beginning," she murmured softly.

"Yes," Chu Xingyun nodded. "We need to thoroughly stabilize the Wheel of Fate before a new wielder appears, preventing it from being controlled again."

Just then, hurried footsteps echoed from outside the hall.

"Senior Brother!" Lin Wan'er's voice came from outside the door, carrying a hint of urgency.

Chu Xingyun and Su Yaoqin exchanged a glance, then immediately turned and went to meet her.

Lin Wan'er quickly entered the great hall, her face filled with anxiety.

"Something has happened," she panted. "News from Danxia Valley reports that the Nether Cult and the Bloodfiend Sect have allied with several other demonic sects and are secretly gathering forces, preparing to launch a surprise attack on the Cultivation Alliance."

"As expected..." Chu Xingyun's brows furrowed. "They are unwilling to accept the Cultivation Alliance's order and intend to overthrow it by force."

"We must inform the major sects immediately," Lin Wan'er urged anxiously. "Otherwise, the Cultivation Alliance, having just been established, will be disintegrated by them."

"No," Chu Xingyun shook his head, his expression calm. "We mustn't alert them prematurely. The Cultivation Alliance has just been formed and its foundation is unstable; rash actions would only lead to greater chaos."

"Then what do we do?" Lin Wan'er frowned.

"We'll wait and see how things unfold," Chu Xingyun said, his gaze deep. "Since they intend to act, they won't only target Starfall Hall. They will first test the attitudes of the major sects before deciding whether to launch an all-out war."

"So, we'll first let the major sects see their true colors," Su Yaoqin murmured softly.

"Exactly," Chu Xingyun nodded. "The Cultivation Alliance isn't maintained by force, but by trust and consensus. As long as the major sects truly understand the significance of the Wheel of Fate, they won't easily betray the Alliance."

Lin Wan'er pondered for a moment, then finally nodded.

"Then we'll hold our ground for now," she said. "But we must also be prepared."

"Of course," Chu Xingyun smiled. "Starfall Hall will not sit by idly."

Several days later, as expected, turmoil rose again in the cultivation world.

The Nether Cult and the Bloodfiend Sect, allied with several other demonic forces such as Ghost Shadow Gate, Demonic Sound Valley, and Nine Nether Sect, launched a surprise attack on the Heavenly Sword Sect.

The Heavenly Sword Sect had already taken precautions. After the Cultivation Alliance was established, they had strengthened their mountain gate defenses and dispatched disciples to patrol the surroundings.

The moment battle erupted, thunderclouds rolled over the entire Heavenly Sword Sect's mountain gate, and sword qi crisscrossed. Bloodfiend energy intertwined with sword light, creating an extremely tragic scene.

In the end, although the Heavenly Sword Sect suffered losses, it successfully repelled the attacks of the Nether Cult and other demonic forces.

This battle shook the entire cultivation world.

Major sects swiftly expressed their stance, condemning the provocative actions of the Nether Cult and other demonic sects, and declared their resolute support for the Cultivation Alliance.

"The Cultivation Alliance is not a symbol of weakness," an elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect stated in a transmission. "It is the hope of the cultivation world, the guardian of the Wheel of Fate. Anyone who presumes to destroy it will be an enemy to the entire cultivation world."

Meanwhile, sects such as Lingyin Pavilion, Danxia Valley, and Artifact Forging Sect also strengthened their defenses, preparing for possible attacks.

"It seems the Cultivation Alliance has won the trust of most sects," Ye Lingfeng said within Starfall Hall.

"Yes," Chu Xingyun nodded. "But they won't give up easily."

"What will they do?" Li Qingfeng asked.

"They will search for weaknesses in the Wheel of Fate," Chu Xingyun said gravely. "They know that the foundation of the Cultivation Alliance is the Wheel of Fate. As long as the Wheel of Fate faces an issue, the Cultivation Alliance will crumble."

"Therefore, we must completely stabilize the Wheel of Fate," Su Yaoqin added.

"Yes," Chu Xingyun's gaze was resolute. "We need to find the true core of the Wheel of Fate and completely seal those destinies that could potentially be controlled."

"But the core of the Wheel of Fate..." Lin Wan'er hesitated. "It's said that only a true wielder of the Wheel of Fate can enter it."

"Then we'll find that wielder," Chu Xingyun said. "Or... we'll become that wielder."

Everyone was startled by his words.

"Are you saying..." Ye Lingfeng asked in a low voice.

"I will try to establish a true connection with the Wheel of Fate," Chu Xingyun said slowly. "Only by doing so can we completely control the Wheel of Fate and prevent it from being exploited by others again."

"But this is too dangerous," Lin Wan'er said anxiously. "You've seen Xuanming's fate; if you fail, you might lose everything."

"I know," Chu Xingyun nodded. "But this is the only way."

Su Yaoqin was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "I'll go with you."

"I'll go too," Ye Lingfeng followed closely.

"And us," Li Qingfeng and Lin Wan'er said in unison.

Chu Xingyun looked at them, a trace of emotion flickering in his eyes.

"Alright," he nodded. "We'll go together."

Under the night sky, deep within Starfall Hall, the Wheel of Fate rotated silently, casting starlight, as if waiting for a new wielder to descend.

The five individuals stood before the Wheel of Fate, their expressions solemn.

"Are you ready?" Chu Xingyun asked softly.

"Ready," the four replied in unison.

Chu Xingyun took a deep breath and slowly extended his hand, touching the Wheel of Fate.

In an instant, a brilliant starlight erupted from the center of the Wheel of Fate, enveloping all five of them.

Before their eyes, countless lines of destiny appeared, crisscrossing and interweaving, as if the fate of the entire cultivation world was laid open before them at that moment.

"Is this... the true core of the Wheel of Fate?" Su Yaoqin murmured.

"Yes," Chu Xingyun's gaze was resolute. "From this moment forward, we shall become the guardians of the Wheel of Fate, and also the leaders of the cultivation world."

The gears of destiny slowly turned once more.

And this time, they would personally control it.

The night was deep within Starfall Hall, where the Wheel of Fate still rotated slowly, casting starlight that illuminated the entire hall. Chu Xingyun and the other four stood before the Wheel of Fate, their expressions solemn. They had just attempted to establish a true connection with the Wheel of Fate, and although they successfully entered its core, the vast and boundless power still filled them with awe.

"The core of the Wheel of Fate... is even more complex than we imagined," Ye Lingfeng murmured, a hint of shock in his eyes.

"Yes," Chu Xingyun nodded, his gaze profound. "It's not merely a symbol of destiny, but an existence that transcends the understanding of the cultivation world. It connects the fate of every cultivator and influences the direction of the entire cultivation world."

"We must thoroughly grasp it," Su Yaoqin murmured softly. "Otherwise, the order of the Cultivation Alliance will remain fragile."

"But controlling the Wheel of Fate is no easy task," Li Qingfeng frowned. "Xuanming's failure has already proven this point. If not controlled properly, one can be backlashed by the Wheel of Fate."

"So we must be cautious," Lin Wan'er said gravely. "We cannot rush for success."

Chu Xingyun pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "The core of the Wheel of Fate seems to hide a certain pattern. Although we cannot fully control it, we can try to understand it and guide it."

"Understand it?" Ye Lingfeng mused thoughtfully. "Do you mean we shouldn't try to control the Wheel of Fate, but rather let it operate naturally?"

"Yes," Chu Xingyun nodded. "The Wheel of Fate was never meant to be anyone's power. It is simply the manifestation of destiny. All we can do is guard it, not control it."

"Then how should we guard it?" Su Yaoqin asked.

"We need to set up a barrier around the Wheel of Fate," Chu Xingyun said. "This barrier will both prevent external forces from interfering with the Wheel of Fate and stabilize its power."

"But how should this barrier be set up?" Li Qingfeng frowned. "The power of the Wheel of Fate is immense; ordinary restrictions cannot stop it at all."

"We can use the Starfall power of Starfall Hall," Lin Wan'er suddenly suggested. "Starfall Hall has been the guardian of the Wheel of Fate since ancient times. The power of the stars might resonate with the Wheel of Fate."

"Excellent," a glimmer of light flashed in Chu Xingyun's eyes. "We can use the power of the stars to set up a 'Starfall Barrier' around the Wheel of Fate. This barrier will both isolate it from external forces and stabilize the Wheel of Fate's operation."

"Then let's start immediately," Ye Lingfeng nodded.

The five immediately began to act.

They stood around the Wheel of Fate, each in a different position, and began to guide the power of the stars. Chu Xingyun stood in the center, forming hand seals to guide the fusion of the Wheel of Fate's power with the Starfall power.

"Heaven and Earth stars, the Wheel of Fate turns," Chu Xingyun chanted softly, his voice carrying a hint of solemnity.

Under his guidance, the Starfall power within Starfall Hall began to gather, transforming into brilliant streaks of starlight that circled the Wheel of Fate.

The light of the Wheel of Fate also gradually softened, no longer as chaotic and unruly as before.

"We succeeded!" Lin Wan'er exclaimed in surprise.

"No, not yet," Chu Xingyun still said with a solemn expression. "We still need one final seal."

"A final seal?" Su Yaoqin frowned. "What is it?"

"It requires a true wielder of the Wheel of Fate to complete the final seal," Chu Xingyun said slowly.

"Are you saying... you?" Ye Lingfeng was startled.

"Yes," Chu Xingyun nodded. "Only a true wielder of the Wheel of Fate can complete the final seal. And I have already established a connection with the Wheel of Fate, making me the most suitable candidate."

"But this is too dangerous," Li Qingfeng said anxiously. "You've seen Xuanming's fate; if you fail, you might completely lose everything."

"I know," Chu Xingyun's gaze was firm. "But this is the only way."

"I'll go with you," Su Yaoqin said immediately.

"I'll go too," Ye Lingfeng followed closely.

"We'll go together," Li Qingfeng and Lin Wan'er said in unison.

Chu Xingyun looked at them, a trace of emotion flickering in his eyes.

"Alright," he nodded. "Together."

The five again surrounded the Wheel of Fate and began the final sealing ritual.

Chu Xingyun slowly extended his hand and touched the core of the Wheel of Fate. In an instant, a vast and boundless power surged into his body, as if the fate of the entire cultivation world was laid open before him at that moment.

He felt countless lines of destiny crisscrossing and interweaving, and the trajectory of every cultivator's fate. He seemed to see the past, present, and future, and felt the rhythm of destiny.

"Destiny... should not be controlled, but understood," he murmured softly.

As he understood, the power of the Wheel of Fate gradually became gentle and was no longer restless.

"Starfall Barrier, form!" he gave a low shout as all five simultaneously activated the Starfall power, enveloping the Wheel of Fate.

A brilliant starlight barrier slowly formed, completely enveloping the Wheel of Fate.

The light from the Wheel of Fate gradually receded, and the entire Starfall Hall returned to tranquility.

"We... succeeded?" Lin Wan'er asked softly.

"Yes," Chu Xingyun slowly opened his eyes, a hint of fatigue on his face, but more prominently, relief.

"The Wheel of Fate is stable, and the order of the Cultivation Alliance will also be maintained," Ye Lingfeng said.

"Yes," Chu Xingyun nodded. "The cultivation world has finally ushered in a new era."

However, they did not know that on the other side of the cultivation world, a secret conspiracy by the Nether Cult and the Bloodfiend Sect had quietly begun.

Inside the secret hall of the Nether Cult, the Bloodfiend Sect Elder and the Nether Cult Master sat opposite each other, their expressions grim.

"Starfall Hall has completed the sealing," the Bloodfiend Sect Elder said gravely. "The power of the Wheel of Fate has been completely sealed, and we can no longer easily approach it."

"Then we'll just have to find another way," the Nether Cult Master said coldly. "The order of the Cultivation Alliance must be shattered. Otherwise, we will never be able to control the Wheel of Fate."

"But now all the major sects have submitted to the Cultivation Alliance," the Bloodfiend Sect Elder frowned. "If we act rashly, we will only provoke a greater backlash."

"Therefore, we need an opportunity," the Nether Cult Master said, his gaze chilling. "An opportunity that can create turmoil within the Cultivation Alliance."

"What kind of opportunity?" the Bloodfiend Sect Elder asked.

"A deviation in the Wheel of Fate," the Nether Cult Master said slowly. "As long as the Wheel of Fate experiences turmoil again, the order of the Cultivation Alliance will collapse. At that time, we can seize the opportunity to take control of the Wheel of Fate's power."

"But... the Wheel of Fate has been sealed," the Bloodfiend Sect Elder hesitated.

"Sealed?" the Nether Cult Master sneered. "The power of the Wheel of Fate has never been so easily controlled. As long as we find a flaw in the Wheel of Fate, we can trigger turmoil once more."

"Then what should we do?" A hint of ruthlessness flashed in the Bloodfiend Sect Elder's eyes.

"We need a true wielder of the Wheel of Fate," the Nether Cult Master said slowly. "A wielder stronger than Chu Xingyun."

The Bloodfiend Sect Elder was startled. "Are you saying..."

"Precisely," the Nether Cult Master nodded. "We are already secretly cultivating a candidate. He will become the new wielder of the Wheel of Fate and the destroyer of the Cultivation Alliance."

Meanwhile, inside Starfall Hall, Chu Xingyun and the other four still stood before the Wheel of Fate, sensing its stability.

"We succeeded," Su Yaoqin murmured softly.

"Yes," Chu Xingyun nodded. "But the real challenge has just begun."

They did not know that a new storm was quietly brewing.