usatvline Chapter 869 Star Council: Game of Interests
Chapter 869 Star Council: Game of Interests
The dome of the Star Realm Council resembled a gigantic, transparent crystal ball, suspended in the void. Surrounding it were twelve towering stone pillars, each engraved with ancient runes from a different star realm, emanating a mysterious and powerful aura. At this moment, the most prominent forces in the world of cultivation gathered here: the rulers of the three star realms, the heads and elders of the major sects, and countless renowned independent cultivators. The atmosphere throughout the venue was solemn, like the calm before a storm.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen entered the parliament hall side by side. Yun Yao was dressed in white, a faint chaotic aura flowing from her sleeves, as bright as the stars. Chu Mochen was dressed in black, exuding an icy dragon's might, the power of the Candle Dragon bloodline looming. The appearance of the two immediately attracted everyone's attention.
"I've gathered you all here today to discuss the fight against the Tiandao Pavilion." Yun Yao stood in the center of the council, her voice clear and firm. "The Pavilion Master of the Tiandao Pavilion is extremely ambitious. He intends to devour the essence of all small worlds in the name of 'the unity of heaven' and bring everything under his control. If he succeeds, not only will the world of cultivation be devastated, but even modern Earth will be reduced to ruin."
"Hmph, that's just nice talk!" The one who spoke was the Burning Star Territory Lord. He was tall, his body shrouded in crimson flames, his eyes filled with disdain. "Yun Yao, you're just a cultivator of unknown origin. Why should we trust you? Besides, the unification of Heaven's ways might be the general trend. Why wouldn't we follow Heaven's ways?"
Yun Yao's gaze was like lightning as she stared directly at the Fenxing Territory Lord. "Fenxing Territory Lord, do you really think you can remain unscathed after the Heavenly Dao is unified? Don't forget, in the face of absolute power, all interests will vanish into thin air. The Heavenly Dao Pavilion Lord's goal is to become the new Heavenly Dao. By then, we, the so-called Star Territory Lords, will be mere pawns on his chessboard."
The meeting hall erupted in discussion, with other star domain lords and faction representatives whispering among themselves, clearly moved by Yun Yao's words. At this moment, the previously silent Xuanbing Territory Lord spoke up, "Miss Yun Yao is absolutely right. The threat from the Tiandao Pavilion is imminent. If we don't join forces, I'm afraid we will all be doomed. My Xuanbing Territory is willing to fight alongside you."
Led by the Lord of the Xuanbing Domain, many forces expressed their support. Seeing that the situation was developing in a favorable direction, the Lord of the Fenxing Domain suddenly sneered: "In this case, let's see what Miss Yun Yao can do." As he spoke, a red sword suddenly appeared in his hand, with raging flames burning on the sword. It was his natal magic weapon - the Burning Sky Sword.
"Lord of the Burning Star Territory, what do you mean?" Yun Yao looked alert, with chaotic spiritual energy surging around her.
"Try your ability and let us see if you are truly qualified to lead us against the Tiandao Pavilion." Before the Lord of the Burning Star Domain finished his words, the Burning Sky Sword in his hand had already transformed into a stream of red light and went straight for Yun Yao's throat.
Upon seeing this, Chu Mochen immediately intervened, unsheathing his Ni Lin Blood Sword and colliding with the Burning Heaven Sword with a deafening roar. However, in the moment the two clashed, the Burning Star Territory Lord suddenly abandoned Chu Mochen, dodging him and lunging straight for Yun Yao. It turned out that all this was his conspiracy, deliberately luring Chu Mochen away so he could catch Yun Yao off guard and capture her.
Yun Yao hadn't anticipated the sudden attack from the Burning Star Territory Lord, and had no choice but to deploy her "Chaos Spiritual Formation" for defense. However, the power of the Burning Heaven Sword far exceeded her expectations, and wherever the flames passed, cracks began to appear in the spiritual formation. To make matters worse, several mysterious cultivators suddenly appeared behind the Burning Star Territory Lord. They formed hand seals and chanted incoherently, secretly setting up a massive sealing formation to trap Yun Yao.
"Oh no, the Lord of Burning Star Domain has already colluded with Tiandao Pavilion!" The Lord of Xuanbing Domain was shocked and wanted to help, but was stopped by several other forces that supported the Lord of Burning Star Domain.
Yun Yao, trapped in a thick siege, remained unfazed. A cold glint flashed in her eyes, and she suddenly bit her tongue, spurting a mouthful of blood onto the Void Jade. The Void Jade suddenly erupted in a dazzling light, and within that light, memories of her past life as a Void Envoy flooded back like a tide. She recalled every moment she had fought alongside Zhu Yin (Chu Mochen's previous life) in the Tiandao Pavilion, and their dedication to protecting the world.
"Since you want to fight, I'll fight you to the end!" Yun Yao cried out, her Chaos Dao Foundation erupting completely. A terrifyingly powerful aura emanated from her. The astral lines on her arms began to circulate wildly, as if coming to life. The Burning Heaven Sword's strike landed on her, and the marks healed instantly, revealing the astral lines flowing beneath.
"This...how is this possible?" The Star Burning Domain Lord widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief.
Yun Yao sneered: "Lord of the Burning Star Domain, do you think you can rest easy by colluding with the Tiandao Pavilion? Today, I will let you know the consequences of being an enemy of justice!" As she spoke, she formed seals with her hands and chanted a spell. A bright starlight fell from the sky and struck the Lord of the Burning Star Domain directly.
The Star Burning Domain Lord frantically raised his sword to block the attack. However, the starlight's power was too overwhelming, and his Heaven Burning Sword began to shatter the moment it came into contact. He himself was struck by the starlight, spitting blood and flying backwards. The mysterious cultivators who had secretly set up the sealing formation were also affected by the starlight's aftermath, falling to the ground injured one after another.
Just when everyone thought the situation was settled, the venue suddenly shook violently. A massive black vortex appeared in the sky, and a powerful and sinister aura emanated from it. A deep and sinister voice rang out from the vortex: "Yun Yao, do you think this can prevent the unification of Heaven's Way? How naive!"
Everyone looked up and saw a black-robed figure emerge from the vortex. A black mist enveloped him, making his face indistinct. But judging by the aura emanating from him, this person's strength far surpassed that of the Burning Star Territory Lord, and he had likely already reached the True Immortal realm.
"The Tiandao Pavilion has indeed been prepared!" The Xuanbing Territory Lord said solemnly, "Everyone, now is the time for us to fight the enemy together. No more internal fighting!"
At the Xuanbing Territory Lord's call, the previously opposing factions temporarily set aside their prejudices, each summoning their own magical weapons and preparing for battle. Yun Yao took a deep breath and looked at Chu Mochen beside her. Their eyes met, their hearts connected. They knew that this battle would determine the future of the cultivation world and whether they could protect everything they cherished.
The man in black robe smiled coldly: "A bunch of ants, you want to rebel against the way of heaven? Die!" As he said that, he waved his hand, and the black mist turned into countless black tentacles, sweeping towards everyone.
The battle was imminent. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were the first to strike, unleashing the "Twin Fate-Defying Technique" they had co-created in their previous lives. Chaos aura merged with the power of defying fate, forming a powerful chaotic field that repelled the black tentacles. Other star domain lords and representatives of other factions also joined the fray. For a moment, the Star Realm Council venue was ablaze with shimmering magic weapons, spells blazed, and the cries of battle shook the heavens.
However, the black-robed figure was far too powerful. With a simple wave of his hand, he could unleash a powerful energy wave, easily neutralizing everyone's attacks. Even worse, he seemed to be stalling for time, waiting for something.
Yun Yao keenly sensed the black-robed man's intentions. With a sudden thought, she sent a message to the Xuanbing Territory Lord through the Star Realm Terminal: "Xuanbing Territory Lord, the black-robed man is stalling for time. We must quickly find his weakness and defeat him in one fell swoop!"
The Xuanbing Territory Lord nodded in response. An ice mirror appeared in his hand, a shimmering light glimmering within it, as if attempting to deduce the black-robed man's weaknesses. After a moment, he exclaimed with delight, "Miss Yunyao, the black-robed man's power derives from the black vortex behind him. Destroying it will weaken his strength!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Yao immediately looked at Chu Mochen. They both exerted their full strength at the same time. The Ni Lin Blood Sword and the Xu Ling Jade shone brightly, and a chaotic sword energy that penetrated the heaven and earth shot towards the black vortex.
The black-robed figure's expression changed drastically upon seeing this. He quickly abandoned everyone else and attempted to block the chaotic sword energy. However, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen's attack combined their combined strength; how could it be so easily blocked? The chaotic sword energy passed through the black-robed figure's obstruction and fiercely struck the black vortex.
"Boom!" With a loud noise, the black vortex vibrated violently and began to crack. The black-robed man roared, and his body became ethereal due to the loss of the source of power.
"Take advantage of this moment and attack with all your might!" Yun Yao shouted, and everyone launched their strongest attacks, attacking the black-robed man. Under the combined attack of everyone, the black-robed man finally couldn't hold on, and his body turned into a puff of black smoke and dissipated in the air.
However, the battle wasn't over yet. Although the black vortex had been destroyed, the evil aura leaking from it condensed into a massive black shadow in the air. From within the shadow came the sinister laughter of the Tiandao Pavilion Master: "Yun Yao, Chu Mochen, you think you can stop me like this? That's ridiculous! This game has only just begun..."
As the laughter faded, the black shadow gradually dissipated, but everyone's mood did not relax at all. They knew that the threat from Tiandao Pavilion still existed, and an even greater crisis was yet to come.
Yun Yao looked at everyone with a firm gaze, "Everyone, today's battle is just the beginning. Tiandao Pavilion will not give up. We must unite and face the challenges ahead together. As long as we work together, we will be able to protect our world!"
Everyone nodded, moved by Yun Yao's courage and determination, their fighting spirit ignited. At this moment, the various factions of the Star Council were truly united. To protect the world, they would engage in a life-or-death battle with the Tiandao Pavilion. And in this battle, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen would continue to write their own legends.