Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation
Chapter 392 - 176: Complete Victory (Request for Subscription)_3

Chapter 392: Chapter 176: Complete Victory (Request for Subscription)_3

Du Tingyun and Zhang Zhen’s gazes were also fixed firmly on the Star Gate, harboring one huge, extravagant hope in their hearts.

They hoped that all the disciples from the National Taoist Institute would be annihilated.

It would be best if none of them returned.

But soon, their extravagant hope was shattered.

In front of the Star Gate, the first beam of Starlight lit up—it was Ying Ge from the National Taoist Institute who had returned!

At the same time, Du Tingyun and Zhang Zhen’s hearts trembled, and they began to hope that only one would return alive.

Then, it would be good if two returned alive.

It would be good if three returned alive.

Regrettably, their hopes were crushed by the appearance of one beam of Starlight after another.

Ji Hongli, Wang Jiugao, Niu Ju, and others appeared one by one.

Soon, six disciples from the National Taoist Institute had already returned.

State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao and the Left Libationer Meng Yanhui were already beaming with joy.

Du Tingyun and Zhang Zhen’s expressions had become extremely ugly.

But soon, they noticed that Xu Jin had not returned yet.

Xu Jin, the Top of the Autumn Exam and the top talent of Da Chen National Daoist School, had not yet returned.

Could he have died in battle?

It should be so!

All the disciples from their Star Hall had been annihilated; it would be unjust if not even one National Taoist Institute disciple had died in battle.

If Xu Jin had died, nothing could be more appropriate.

Thinking this, Du Tingyun and Zhang Zhen’s hearts finally felt a bit of relief, and the dark clouds that had been hanging on their faces for two days dissipated slightly.

But in the next instant, another beam of Starlight lit up.

If not Xu Jin, then who?

Instantly, the faces of the two Star Masters darkened significantly!

"Hahaha, they’re all back; it’s good they’re all back!"

State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao laughed loudly, his laughter relaxed and joyful!

He hadn’t laughed this happily in over a decade.

However, Cheng Yuxiao’s laughter, when heard by Du Tingyun and Zhang Zhen, was unbearably irritating.

It sounded like mockery, even more like scorn!

"Masters, the contest has ended, so I shall take the disciples back first," Meng Yanhui said.

"Hold on; we still need to verify the Keepsake," Du Tingyun said.

The ’Keepsake’ Du Tingyun mentioned was naturally the heads or Star Cores of the Ninth Layer Alien Race from the third tier of the Purple Wind Star Domain.

If these Keepsakes were not present, it would mean the National Taoist disciples had violated the rules.

But as soon as Du Tingyun’s words fell, following a look from Xu Jin, the seven disciples each took out several Star Cores of the Ninth Layer Alien Race.

Now, Star Master Du Tingyun had nothing to say.

However, just as Cheng Yuxiao was about to lead the group of disciples away, Star Master Zhang Zhen stopped them once again, his walrus mustache and eyes wide open.

"State Preceptor, this competition is not right!"

"Oh? What’s not right?" Cheng Yuxiao looked at Zhang Zhen and sneered.

"State Preceptor, all my Star Hall disciples were annihilated, while your National Taoist Institute disciples are unharmed; there must definitely be a problem! I must re-examine the National Taoist Institute disciples, both inside and out, to see if they cheated!" Zhang Zhen said through gritted teeth.

State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao’s expression suddenly turned cold as he stared at Zhang Zhen, "Star Master Zhang, what noble justification you have!

In previous years, when our National Taoist Institute disciples died in groups of five, or even six, why didn’t I hear you speak up then?"

"It’s different!

This time, all my Star Hall disciples were annihilated!" While saying this, Zhang Zhen glanced at Du Tingyun, signaling him to support his stand.

Du Tingyun quickly responded, "Indeed, it is so!

Neither the Star Hall disciples nor the National Taoist Institute disciples have ever been totally annihilated before!

This is not normal!

Moreover, the worst we’ve had before were only four deaths among our Star Hall disciples!

State Preceptor, we demand another detailed examination of the National Taoist Institute disciples to see if they cheated and to ensure fairness!" Du Tingyun demanded.

"Yes, a thorough check must be done!" with the support, Zhang Zhen’s body surged with Star Power, signaling that he was ready to escalate the situation if they disagreed.

Left Libationer Meng Yanhui, furious, was about to step up and argue but was stopped by State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao.

Cheng Yuxiao coldly stared at both Du Tingyun and Zhang Zhen, "According to you two Star Masters, does it mean that only the disciples of our Da Chen National Daoist School should die, and your Star Hall disciples are too precious to die?"

"No, it’s just that total annihilation is far too unusual; it’s only fair to conduct a check or two!" Du Tingyun replied.

"Just a check, we kindly ask for the State Preceptor’s cooperation..."

"Cooperate with your ancestor!"

With a roar, State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao abruptly stepped forward, a surge of tricolor Starlight burst forth like a torrent and transformed into three tricolor dragons. In an instant, as Zhang Zhen’s Star Power surged, the tricolor dragons directly bombarded him, sending him vomiting blood and flying back.

Du Tingyun, who was about to take action, was startled and quickly dodged.

In the next instant, the tricolor dragon instantly pounced like a tiger, once again pinning the just-about-to-turn-over Star Master Zhang Zhen to the ground; a dragon claw directly pressed on Zhang Zhen’s throat, instantly turning his face pale with terror in his eyes.

At that moment, he remembered some past legends.

"Thinking of changing the rules of the contest? You two are not nearly enough!

If you have the ability, let the Star Lords from your two Star Halls speak with me directly!

I, Cheng Yuxiao, will gladly accompany!"

After speaking, Cheng Yuxiao disdainfully glanced at Zhang Zhen, "As for you, what are you?

I, Cheng Yuxiao, gave you a bit of face by addressing you as Star Master, and you dare to bicker with me?

Who gave you such courage?

Or are you simply... an utter fool!"

During the speech, Cheng Yuxiao stepped over the collapsed Zhang Zhen, and as he passed, the tricolor dragon fiercely raised its head, once again sending Zhang Zhen flying backwards, blood spurting from his mouth!