Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation
Chapter 393 - 176: Total Victory (Please Subscribe)_4

Chapter 393: Chapter 176: Total Victory (Please Subscribe)_4

"Just because you’re Star Lords doesn’t mean you can bypass the rules when dealing with me,"

During the conversation, Cheng Yuxiao glanced at Star Master Du Tingyun, who quickly lowered his head, not daring to meet his gaze.

It was then they realized, Cheng Yuxiao was actually on the same level as the Star Lords in their own Star Hall.

Even if weaker than their Star Lords,

he was still much stronger than them.

It was just that, having been stationed in Dachen for these years and accustomed to showing off his power, especially at court where even the Emperor of Dachen had to pay his respects, they had slowly developed a false sense of invincibility, which led to today’s recklessness!

But Cheng Yuxiao taught them a harsh lesson.

"Let’s go!"

In the next instant, the State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao waved his hand and left with seven disciples from the National Taoist Institute.

As they left, the voices of Cheng Yuxiao echoed in Zhang Zhen’s and Du Tingyun’s ears,

"Any further breaches of protocol, and I will show no mercy!"

Pfft!

Fresh blood spurted from the mouth of Zhang Zhen!

First, a color of fright flashed in his eyes, which was then replaced by an immense hatred.

After a few moments, Du Tingyun helped him up.

"There must be something fishy, definitely something fishy!" Zhang Zhen muttered with a bloody sneer.

"This year’s selection battle has already ended," sighed Du Tingyun.

"No! I had Zhang Shuo directly carry an order, ordering the Purple Wing King Zi Hao to lead Fourth Tier elites to eliminate all disciples of the National Taoist Institute.

Under normal circumstances, it’s impossible for the Star Hall disciples to have been completely annihilated, and for the National Taoist Institute disciples to return so fully intact," Zhang Zhen urgently explained.

"There was such an order?" Du Tingyun learned of this only now.

If that was the case, then for the disciples of the National Taoist Institute, the entire realm would have been their enemy!

Suddenly, Du Tingyun was also curious how the National Taoist Institute disciples survived the massive pursuit by Fourth Tier Star Condensing Realm experts?

There certainly must be something fishy?

But what exactly, he couldn’t figure out!

Fourth Tier experts couldn’t enter, and Fourth Tier Emblems weren’t allowed either.

Even with a Secret Technique to create a surge, killing one or two Fourth Tier experts would be the limit?

But what about nearly a hundred Third Tier experts from the Purple Wind Star Domain?

"Now, there’s nothing we can do!" said Du Tingyun.

"Indeed!

But have you, Star Master Du, considered if Dachen has obtained such a Secret Technique, what about next year’s selections? What about two years from now, three years from now?

If we continue to use Plan B,

not only will we fail to weaken Dachen’s manpower, but our Star Hall’s future elite forces will suffer!

If it continues for several years, it’s our Star Hall that will end up damaged," Zhang Zhen argued.

Du Tingyun was immediately alarmed.

That was indeed the case, and Zhang Zhen had the foresight.

"This time, although I might be penalized, I must report this to the Star Hall so they can seek countermeasures early! I believe the key might be on Xu Jin, don’t you think?" Zhang Zhen said.

Upon hearing this, Du Tingyun immediately understood.

Because with such a report and explanation, it carried an implication of incurring no guilt through war.

It wasn’t that they hadn’t selected good disciples or planned tactics well, but that Dachen was too cunning, too venomous, having devised some sort of cheating method.

Perhaps, this might lighten their burden of responsibility!

"Alright, I will also report it like that. Xu Jin might be the key."

"It’s decided!"

"Farewell!"

After agreeing, Du Tingyun left first.

However, the Star Master of the Cangming Star Hall, Zhang Zhen, didn’t leave in a hurry.

After checking the Star Gate, he went directly to the main hall of the Cangming Star Hall and issued a command to assemble Ninth Layer Refining Star disciples.

He had clearly given commands to the Purple Wing King Zi Hao, yet nothing had been carried out.

This made Zhang Zhen suspect that something had gone wrong with Zi Hao.

Just now, Zhang Zhen had activated the Soul-locking Emblem of the Third Tier Purple Wind Star Domain Master Zi Hao he had previously obtained, but there was no response.

This indicated that something had indeed gone wrong with the Purple Wing King Zi Hao.

The Third Tier Purple Wind Star Domain, there were significant problems.

That was the true reason why Zhang Zhen had insisted on inspecting the disciples of the National Taoist Institute earlier!

There must be a big problem.

Zi Hao, within the Third Tier Purple Wind Star Domain, was an invincible presence.

They had previously paid a huge price to send Zi Hao a Fourth Tier Life-saving Emblem.

But now, something had gone wrong with Zi Hao.

Unfortunately, Cheng Yuxiao was too powerful.

He had no chance to investigate.

But now, he had to take action.

He needed to dispatch a group of Ninth Layer Refining Star disciples to the Purple Wind Star Domain as quickly as possible to investigate the situation.

To find out what exactly had happened to Zi Hao.

If Zi Hao had truly died in battle, then the Thunder Feather Heart that Zi Hao possessed must be recovered!

Previously, in order to use Zi Hao to control the Purple Wind Star Domain, an agreement was made giving Zi Hao the secret technique to condense the Star Will and create another Thunder Feather Heart, which he was to hand over to them.

This way, they could completely conquer and control the Purple Wind Star Domain.

Moreover, by acquiring the Thunder Feather Heart and then slaying Zi Hao, they could obtain two Thunder Feather Hearts, easily nurturing a king, thereby heightening their control over the Purple Wind Star Domain.

But the problem was that there was clearly an unexpected change now.

If an issue arose in the Purple Wind Star Domain, which they were one step away from completely controlling, compared to that, the death of four geniuses from the Cangming Star Hall was nothing.

If there truly was a major problem in the Purple Wind Star Domain, that would be a serious crime.

At that time, Zhang Zhen would not only be sent to the Galaxy Battlefield but to the very front lines!

That was what Zhang Zhen was most worried about.

And that was the fundamental reason he was desperately wishing to investigate just now!

A few moments later, one after another, disciples of the Cangming Star Hall who had received the urgent orders began to arrive.

Zhang Zhen planned to gather twenty people before sending them out.

*****

In the National Taoist Institute, numerous instructors and apprentices, including various vice academicians, academicians, masters, and hall masters, were all anxiously awaiting.

Each of them wore a grave expression.

Every year at this time, it was the saddest moment for the Da Chen National Daoist School.

Especially for those vice academicians who had to greet news of the death of disciples they had trained for only a month.

Although not much affection had accumulated, the bond between teacher and student was natural.

In the small courtyard, Ning Yuchan was not practicing cultivation tonight either, and was leaning against the courtyard door with Jiang’er, both silently staring up at the sky, their expressions complex.

Although confident in Xu Jin’s strength, Ning Yuchan herself had suffered through such a tragedy once and knew the difficulty involved.

Understandably, she was extremely anxious.

Similarly, the relatives of the disciples participating in the selection battles were all extremely worried.

In some families, coffins were already prepared, and the whole clan was in mourning!

There hadn’t been a year without casualties in the past Class B selection battles!

It was all about whether more or fewer people died!

It could be said that the entire Wanyi was affected by this battle, casting a somewhat gloomy air!

Suddenly, a vast expanse of starlight rose in the sky, swiftly rising above the National Taoist Institute, turning everyone’s attention towards it.

Many tensed up instantly.

Even Liu Qingzhu could not help but clench her fists and look up.

"Ladies and gentlemen, in this selection battle of Da Chen National Daoist School disciples, seven participants went and seven have returned!

Complete victory!" This was the voice of State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao.

After a brief lull of one tael of breath, the crowd suddenly erupted.

"Complete victory!"

"Complete victory!"

"Complete victory!"

Cheers surged one wave higher than the next, dispelling the gloom over Wanyi in an instant as laughter and songs rang out again.

Many instructors and coaches immediately arranged to meet with friends, swearing not to return unless drunk tonight!

Jiang’er and Ning Yuchan both beamed with joy!

Tears gleamed in Ning Yuchan’s eyes.

"Complete victory, complete victory, ah, it hurts!" Liu Qingzhu realized, having been so engrossed, she had pinched herself painfully.

Yet, in some dark corners, some quietly lamented!