Although Mo Yun was utterly charmed by Yasenia's actions, she was also slightly worried. "Yasenia, what if they go and tell their elders? They are quite a powerful sect. So, their strongest people are much stronger than ours."
Yasenia didn't care. "If they are so petty, I'll discuss with them in the open. I wonder if they'll dare do something in a place like this. A Dual Cultivation Sect is already morally corrupt for most. I can bet that their disciples and elders have offended plenty of people, and those people are just waiting for an opportunity, or better put, an excuse, to go to war with them."
Yasenia smiled coldly. "If they dare pull some stupid tricks, I don't mind becoming the trigger that will end up razing their sect to the ground."
Mo Yun blinked twice, thoughtful. She was a cheerful and usually innocent girl. Nevertheless, she was over 8,000 years old. Her current strength was naturally not achieved by just luck, so she could connect the dots after Yasenia pointed them out. "Oh… No wonder you are not fearful of them. Still, they can target us during the Secret Realm. After all, what happens inside the Secret Realm stays inside the Secret Realm."
Yasenia looked at Mo Yun and asked. "You make a point. I heard about the limits in level. Nevertheless, is there a limit for Intent Domains and such?"
"Of course." Mo Yun chuckled. "Someone at the first level can't deploy an Intent Domain beyond Level 3. Not because their understanding is not powerful enough, but because their bodies would be unable to handle its effects." Mo Yun added. "Intent Domains can almost be divided into low, middle, high, and perfect levels. Intent Domains from level one to three are low, four to six are medium, and seven to nine are high, and the perfect level is when they become a Nascent Law."
"Nascent Law…" Yasenia muttered. "I see. I can guess that cultivators can handle those levels as well at specific realms, right?"
"The same ones." Mo Yun giggled. "So, a Level One to Three Transcendence Realm cultivator can't deploy an Intent Domain beyond Level 3, a Level Four to Six beyond Level 6, etc."
Yasenia suddenly frowned. 'Hm? Didn't Mom use a Level 4 Intent Domain when she wiped out those Dragon Hunters? Her body was a Level 1 Transcendence Realm cultivator at the time…'
Curious, Yasenia asked. "Is there a theoretical way to avoid those limits?"
"Well…" Mo Yun pondered and chuckled. "There are tales of people with strong enough bodies or souls being able to support the strain… but it is just that: a tale, a story."
Yasenia understood with that explanation. 'Mom has the soul of a Demigoddess. So she could easily support an Intent of that level. If there were no limitations, she would use the Level 9 or even the Perfect Level Intent Domain like she did with the Death Intent during the mortal realms.'
"If that's the case, then I am confident in facing them. A Level Three Intent Domain will not be easy to deal with, but it is not impossible."
Mo Yun was surprised. "Really? I would flee if I faced someone like that."
"Well, you have only a Level 1 Intent Domain, right?" Yasenia chuckled.
"Hmph. Who told you that?" Mo Yun commented. "For your information, after seeing your fight, I was able to develop my Intent Domain to Level 2!"
"Speaking of which, you never told me about your Intent Domain…" Yasenia paused and scowled. "That Star Forge and Qingzhe also didn't! To think that I've forgotten to ask after so long."
"Wow!" Mo Yun clapped. "I won the bet!"
"What bet?" Yasenia asked, puzzled.
The little girl grinned mischievously. "Well, we were thinking of when you would ask. Star Forge said that you would ask during the Secret Realm, Qingzhe said that you would ask during our travel to the city, and I said that you would ask in the time in between! Hehehehe, I won!"
Yasenia looked at Mo Yun with a deadpan expression, and her fingers wiggled. "You…"
Mo Yun saw it, and her face changed. Without a sign of hesitation, Mo Yun turned and fled, "N-Not my cheeks!"
"Come here!" Yasenia quickly caught up and started fondling Mo Yun's soft and round cheeks. "You mischievous little girl, did you guide the conversation so that you could win the bet, eh!? If you hadn't bet that way, would you have avoided speaking about it, eh!?"
"Foghive mheeee!"
"Ahem."
Yasenia and Mo Yun stopped and looked sideways. With her cheeks still pulled, Mo Yun exclaimed. "Oh zhey ahre the zity guarzhs!"
Yasenia blinked and released Mo Yun's cheeks. Then, she asked, her temperament indifferent. "Is there something wrong?"
The guard was impressed by Yasenia's ability to completely ignore their previous embarrassed position. He cleared his throat before speaking. "Ahem. Miss, we've received reports of you attacking a mortal cultivator. Could you come with us?"
Yasenia waved her hand, and a rounded pearl appeared before them. Then, the pearl projected an image above it, which perfectly replicated what happened, sound included. After it was done, Yasenia retrieved it and asked. "Can I go now?"
The guards and Mo Yun were stupefied. Still, they understood what had happened, and they understood that Yasenia had actually been merciful. Other cultivators would've broken a limb or two when a mortal acted like that towards them without reason.
The guard bowed and spoke with a serious expression. "Please, go on your way, Lady. We will deal with those two mortals. Also, excuse us for interrupting your time."
Yasenia waved her hand. "You are just doing your work. No need to ask for forgiveness."
The guards bowed once more and then left. Mo Yun was once more stunned. "Wow! How did you know that they would come?"
"I didn't." Yasenia smiled. "But you can never be too careful. Especially when you are approached by all kinds of people almost every time you appear in public."
"People? More like creeps. Hmph." Mo Yun pouted.
Yasenia chuckled. "They are not all creeps. Some approach with honest courting intentions. That's why, as long as I decline them and they go away, I don't mind. Only those who persistently insist are unlikable."
Mo Yun blinked, surprised. "I am impressed that you can maintain that mentality." Mo Yun asked as they walked down the street. "Have you ever thought about hiding your appearance?"
"Have I thought about it?" Yasenia smiled. "Of course. But I don't want to escape who I am. Hiding my appearance can be interpreted as an intelligent method to avoid being bothered. And I know that not doing so is, in part, my stubbornness. Nevertheless, I don't want to hide my beauty. I want it to shine. After all, it is something my lovers adore."
Patting Mo Yun's head, Yasenia smiled. "Even if it is a bit troublesome, it is something I am willing to endure."
'Moreover, if my beauty spreads far and wide, it might reach them. I don't know if those silly girls are searching for me instead of honestly practicing.'
Feeling Mo Yun grab her hand, Yasenia looked down. The girl smiled and spoke softly, showing a maturity that rarely appeared on her. "Don't worry. I am sure that they are all okay."
The dragoness laughed and fondled Mo Yun's face under her veil. "I like you, little Mo Yun~."
Mo Yun giggled. "I like you, too~."
After holding hands again, both continued walking. Mo Yun commented. "Speaking of which, have you heard about the most powerful factions that have come this time around?"
"I have not." Yasenia commented. "I have studied the factions that have come during the last two weeks. Nevertheless, they weren't separated by strengths."
"Let me tell you." Mo Yun commented. "The ones that you must be the most careful with are… well, quite a few." Yasenia almost rolled her eyes. "But! Among those, I heard that there are a few who are very unreasonable! On the Demonic Side, the most unreasonable ones are [Crimson Lotus Hall], [Thousand Serpent Cult], [Blood Moon Hall], and [Ghost Flame Sect]. They are all unhinged and do as they please for the most part."
"Oh. I know those. What about the righteous side?" Yasenia asked.
"Well… From what I heard, the [Azure Cloud Pavilion], [Verdant Jade Sect], and [Radiant Sword Peak] are extremely arrogant and hypocritical. Then, there is a new sect that has appeared. I think they are Righteous as well, but they are so strange…" Mo Yun muttered.
"What's their name?" Yasenia asked, curious.
"[Astral Death Sect]!"
Yasenia's eyebrow jumped. "Come again?"
Mo Yun blinked. "[Astral Death Sect]. Do I speak louder? Did your ears get an infection or something? Hahaha."
Yasenia laughed back. "Oh, no. I was a bit distracted."
Inside, she was somewhat suspicious. 'That name… It feels like a name Mom would use to catch my attention if she created a sect.' She was excited, but soon, she took a deep breath and calmed her heart. 'I can't jump to a conclusion. It's not like I have the ownership of the Astral name for sects and such. Take it slow, make contact with them if possible, and then see how it goes.'
Yasenia asked, her tone light. "What do you know about this new sect?"
Mo Yun shook her head. "Not much. I heard Star Forge talk about it. If you want information about them, you can ask her later."
"Sure. I will do so." Yasenia smiled and then changed the subject. She didn't really want others to see her eagerness for that sect.
The city was bustling, and the number of people living there was staggering. Yasenia heard that there were a few tens of billions of people spread around the seven Broken Star Cities. The one they were in was among the ones with the least traffic because it was the furthest away from the Broken Star Realm.
While looking around, Yasenia could smell quite a few nice treasures. So, she went with Mo Yun from shop to shop. Nevertheless, while they were good treasures, their prices were staggering. So, Yasenia lost interest. Moreover, she didn't really need anything for herself.
"Hm?" Yasenia looked toward one shop at the right and asked. "Mo Yun, do they sell [Natural Treasures] here?"
"Natural Treasures?" Mo Yun blinked.
Yasenia smiled. "Yes. You know, like a [Heaven-Born Flame] and similar items.
"Oh! Those Natural Treasures! I thought you spoke about treasures naturally born from nature!"
Yasenia laughed awkwardly twice.
"From what I know, there should not be a shop that sells such treasures. Why do you ask?"
"Look over there," Yasenia pointed to the side with her chin. "I just smelled a wide variety of Natural Treasures inside that building. I was curious."
Mo Yun turned her head and opened her eyes. "Ah! Well, that's an Alchemy Shop! One of the most popular. Most masters who practice alchemy have a Natural Treasure as their Alchemy Fire, so it is normal for you to sense them."
Yasenia hummed and looked at the name. '[Thousand Pills Verdant Pavilion]... Interesting.'