Wedding Night: I Am Forced To Marry A Dragon Girl
Chapter 1711: Mysterious Stars Imperial Palace

Chapter 1711: Chapter 1711: Mysterious Stars Imperial Palace

The moment the black fog appeared, the Star Pavilion sect was immediately aware and rushed over.

They expected the cultivators near the black fog to be long since devoured, with no bones left behind. But to their surprise, when they hurried over, there was no sight of the fog, and the cultivators were still alive!

For a moment, the two elders of the Star Pavilion sect were left utterly baffled.

What in the world?

Beside them, Gou Ye took advantage of their dazed state and swallowed the black pearl on the ground in one gulp. Then, with the casual demeanor of a dog who had done nothing wrong, he sat on the ground whistling.

The commotion earlier attracted another elder—one who was at the Half-step Celestial Emperor level!

"Hey, whose dog is this? It just ate something, spit it back out!"

The elder spoke as he reached out, ready to grab Gou Ye’s dog neck.

Suddenly, the dog spoke in human language!

"If I were you, I’d retract that hand right now, or you’ll lose it immediately!"

As Gou Ye spoke, a cold and powerful aura exploded.

The aura of a Celestial Emperor erupted, leaving the two elders utterly stunned. They looked at this strange group as though facing imminent danger.

"What do you mean by this? What black fog? I haven’t heard of such a thing," Jiang Xiaobai said with a chuckle.

"You didn’t see the black fog?"

The leading elder raised his eyebrow. "Impossible, it was right here just now, thick and undeniable."

"Oh? Does that mean that you, honorable elders, know the origins of the black fog?"

"Of course it’s..."

One elder instinctively started to speak but abruptly stopped, realizing he had said too much. He stared at Jiang Xiaobai with a deathly glare.

"Boy, aren’t you asking for a bit too much?"

"Oh? So you’re acting pretty tough, huh?"

Gou Ye suddenly stepped forward, his Celestial Emperor’s pressure crashing down on the two elders. "If you know, spit it out. If you don’t, shut up. Who do you think you are, acting arrogant in front of Gou Ye?"

"Back in my prime, Gou Ye would’ve slapped you two fools dead already!"

Jiang Xiaobai threw him a supportive look, "Gou Bro, you’re still as fierce as ever. You’ve got this, I’m rooting for you!"

Gou Ye’s mouth twitched—is he really going to have to make a move?

At this moment, the two Star Pavilion elders looked nervously at the man and the dog exchanging glances, and instinctively took two steps back.

"Ahem, since none of you have seen anything strange, we’ll take our leave now. Perhaps... if there’s an opportunity in the future, you can visit the Star Pavilion sect as guests."

The elder gave an awkward smile before preparing to leave.

Suddenly, a hand landed on his shoulder.

It was Jiang Xiaobai!

"That’s a great suggestion! Rarely do I, Mr. Jiang, encounter such hospitable individuals on my wandering journey. How about today, then?"

The two elders were flabbergasted.

"What the hell, you seriously want to come?"

"I was just saying it casually!"

Yet now, they were riding a tiger and couldn’t get off. This duo plus the dog truly made for a bizarre combination!

Given the current situation where things were unsettled, these strange newcomers indeed warranted caution...

"Uh... um..."

Before the elder could stammer out his thoughts, Jiang Xiaobai was already leading Su Mei and the others toward the Star Pavilion sect.

The two elders exchanged a glance, and a trace of anger flashed in their eyes.

"Hmph, what’s there to fear? It’s just a Celestial Emperor. Does the Star Pavilion sect look like it can be intimidated?"

"You’re right... but the black fog truly disappeared. Could it be that they dealt with it?"

"Ridiculous. The black fog is extraordinarily bizarre. Even several inner sect elders couldn’t handle it and could only seal it inside the Beast Refining Formation for a prolonged purification period."

"These eccentric folks may seem suspicious, but how could they clear away the black fog in such a short time?"

The two elders quietly muttered as they rushed to catch up with Jiang Xiaobai. In the end, they arrived at the Star Pavilion sect’s gates at almost the same time.

The gate-guarding elder squinted as he scrutinized them.

"Damn it, another batch shows up in the evening? First thing this morning, and now this?"

The Star Pavilion sect hadn’t been keen on welcoming visitors from across the world recently, had it?

Or perhaps something had been uncovered?

Lost in thought, the gate-guarding elder’s expression darkened as his gaze fell upon Jiang Xiaobai, growing more eerie by the moment, ready to act at a moment’s notice.

The two elders following behind quickly described the earlier events and their suspicions, causing the gate-guarding elder’s face to become even grimmer.

"Dear visitors, though my Star Pavilion sect is known for its hospitality, sudden visits without reason cannot be permitted."

The gate-guarding elder spoke calmly. "Moreover, the sect election is imminent, and it holds great importance; it’s not the kind of occasion for idle wanderers to stroll in."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai froze.

He looked at the gate-guarding elder, then pointed to his own nose, silently staring him down.

"What do you mean by this?" The elder seemed confused. Was this guy mentally challenged?

"Me! Jiang Xiaobai! You don’t recognize me?"

Jiang Xiaobai raised his brows.

He wasn’t wearing any disguises or masks—how could his face, known throughout the cultivation world, go unrecognized by the Star Pavilion sect?

When the gate-guarding elder heard his words, he froze before realization dawned.

"Oh! So it’s Mr. Jiang! No wonder you look familiar!"

With an eager smile, the gate-guarding elder quickly added, "Our sect master mentioned that if Mr. Jiang visits, we are to treat you as a guest of honor. My apologies for being short-sighted and failing to recognize you earlier!"

"Mr. Jiang, please, come in!"

With those words, the Star Pavilion sect activated the protective array to open a pathway. The elder walked inside, beckoning Jiang Xiaobai and his companions to follow.

As Jiang Xiaobai passed through the portal, he felt a chilling, ominous sensation.

What’s going on?

"Could the appearance of the black fog truly be connected to the Star Pavilion sect?"

Such thoughts couldn’t help but creep into Jiang Xiaobai’s mind.

This was the Star Pavilion sect—why did it give him such an eerie, unsettling feeling?

Su Mei, too, seemed uneasy. Her expression tightened, and beads of sweat began to form faintly on her forehead.

"Friends, shall we proceed?"

The gate-guarding elder grinned at Jiang Xiaobai.

"Ah... sure, thank you for your hospitality. It’s a good opportunity to witness how a major faction like the Star Pavilion sect manages its election!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled as he walked forward, secretly using his communication token to connect with Ao Cheng.

Meanwhile, in a mountainside courtyard, Ao Cheng received the message and immediately rose to his feet!

"Jiang Xiaobai is inside. He... he wants us to be cautious?"

Ao Cheng was baffled.

The others were equally puzzled. What did he mean by that? Did it suggest something serious was happening in the Star Pavilion sect?

AnRan was the first to respond.

"Damn it! I knew the Star Pavilion sect had ill intentions. This means Husheng might be in danger now!"

He paced back and forth nervously, visibly flustered.

Meanwhile, Zhuang Huanling remained composed. "No need to worry. If Jiang Xiaobai dared to enter, he must have a plan. Let’s wait for his instructions."

After all, Jiang Xiaobai had never let them down before.

Soon, the truth of whether the Star Pavilion sect had any hidden mysteries would be revealed!

At the same time, Jiang Xiaobai—guided by the gate-guarding elder—reached a secluded spot on the mountainside. Expecting to reunite with Ao Cheng and the others, he found the area empty with not a soul in sight!

"Mr. Jiang, please settle down here for now. There will be a banquet tonight. Apologies for the modest reception, but given the election and its importance, this is the best arrangement we can offer."

The elder’s face brimmed with an overly enthusiastic smile.