Chapter 1327: The Sovereign Retreats! The Star Torch Sovereign

Star Torch Sovereign!

When Noah Sovereign was still at the Starlight Stage.

During his cosmic cultivation, his reputation resounded throughout the entire star region.

When Noah achieved immortality and founded the Noah Empire, looking up.

The radiance of the Star Torch Empire remained as brilliant as ever, not dimmed in the slightest.

Undoubtedly.

Star Torch Sovereign is a great being who founded the Star Torch Empire and has lived for endless eons.

Even Noah, prior to this, had only seen him from afar a few times at the Star Torch Empire's Sovereign Council.

But no one expected that now, he would cross countless star regions to descend upon the Noah Empire!

"Beto."

Star Torch Sovereign stood mid-air, his golden imperial robe stirring without wind in the void.

Around him swirled countless stellar shadows, as if the entire universe's laws bowed beneath his feet.

When he turned his gaze toward them.

Beto, who had just been arrogant and overbearing, now trembled like a child who had done wrong, and hastily bowed respectfully:

"What command does the Sovereign have for me?"

Although he and Star Torch Sovereign were both Sovereign Stage.

But among Sovereigns, there were still differences.

Compared to Star Torch, who had founded a high-level cosmic empire, he was naturally at a disadvantage.

Otherwise, his demeanor would not be so reverent.

"Beto, you should not have targeted Xu Jingming."

Star Torch Sovereign spoke slowly, his gaze indifferent.

A simple sentence made Beto's face change; he immediately spoke up:

"Your Majesty, hear me! This matter has nothing to do with me—I came only at Ethan's request, with no intention of disrespect!"

Ethan's face stiffened; he hurried forward and said:

"My Lord, Xu Jingming killed my grandson Dir! This feud cannot be reconciled!

I beg Your Majesty to investigate and grant me justice!"

Upon hearing this, Star Torch Sovereign's gaze shifted slightly toward Ethan, and he spoke calmly:

"I am already aware of Dir's death.

Dir was in the wrong first; Xu Jingming merely defended himself and killed him in return. The cause and effect are clear—why do you still cling to this?"

How terrifying was the spiritual force of a Sovereign?

The commotion just now had not been insignificant.

In just an instant, he had gathered relevant intelligence through his intellect core.

Ethan gritted his teeth, still unwilling to yield: "Your Majesty, Dir is my only blood relative—he..."

"Enough."

Star Torch Sovereign's voice remained calm, yet carried irrevocable authority:

"This matter ends here. If you dare target Xu Jingming again—or his family, his homeland—then..."

He slightly raised his hand; a thread of Jin Guang flickered at his fingertip, and the entire void seemed frozen by some terrifying power.

"I would not mind eliminating you myself."

Ethan trembled violently, his pupils contracting sharply.

He knew Star Torch Sovereign's words were no empty threat.

Before a true cosmic Sovereign, his own Level Six Immortal existence was less than an ant—easily crushed with a flick of the wrist!

He did not even need Star Torch Sovereign to act personally; a single word from him could erase Ethan.

"I... understand."

Ethan bowed his head, voice hoarse, eyes filled with resentment.

He could not fathom how killing a Starlight Stage cultivator could become so complicated.

First, Noah Sovereign intervened.

He thought summoning Sovereign-stage Beto would suffice.

Yet he never expected Star Torch Sovereign himself would descend.

Thinking of this, he could not help but ask: "My Lord, could you tell me why you came in person?"

"There are things you do not need to know.

You need only remember: Xu Jingming is someone I value. That is enough."

Star Torch Sovereign glanced at him, speaking coolly.

"I understand."

Ethan's expression froze; he had no courage left to argue.

He cast one final, long look at Xu Jingming, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

Then he turned and vanished into a crimson flame, departing in gloom.

Beto, seeing this, sighed inwardly.

He knew today's matter could no longer be resolved, and immediately bowed to Star Torch Sovereign:

"Your Majesty, since the matter is clarified, I shall take my leave."

Star Torch Sovereign gave a slight nod; Beto felt as if released from a heavy burden.

His figure flickered, instantly becoming a streak of light that tore through the void and vanished.

With Ethan and Betto's departure, the oppressive pressure over the entire realm instantly dissipated.

"Too strong! This is the Sovereign of Star Torch! Just a few words drove back a Dominator and an Immortal Spirit!"

Eva's startled cry echoed in Xu Jingming's heart: "I'm certain this Sovereign of Star Torch is far stronger than Betto!"

"Indeed." Xu Jingming exhaled slowly, unable to help but nod slightly.

The difference was obvious just from their aura.

On the other side, Sovereign Noah, Lu Wen, Nikki, and others also breathed a sigh of relief.

Yet their shock had not fully faded.

Compared to Xu Jingming, they understood far better what it meant for the Sovereign of Star Torch to descend in person!

What surprised them even more was that he had come specifically for Xu Jingming!

This was also the most puzzling part for them.

Wasn't merely winning the regional championship far from enough to warrant the Sovereign's arrival?

The Sovereign of Star Torch naturally didn't care what they were thinking.

At this moment, his gaze had already settled on Xu Jingming.

On his solemn face, a rare hint of gentle amusement appeared.

"Xu Jingming."

He spoke, his voice no longer cold, but carrying a trace of appreciation.

Xu Jingming hurried forward and bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty."

The Sovereign of Star Torch nodded slightly and said: "You are impressive—you've already comprehended the Lightning Principle at the Starlight Stage."

Such talent is rare even across the endless centuries of our Star Torch Empire's founding."

At these words, Sovereign Noah and the others froze in shock.

What had they just heard?

The Lightning Principle?

Xu Jingming had already comprehended the Lightning Principle?

When did this happen?

"Your Majesty flatters me—I merely stumbled into the Principle by chance," Xu Jingming replied with a humble smile.

He knew that fighting in the Preliminary Tournament would expose his "Blood Killer" identity.

Yet what he hadn't expected—

Was that the one who came for him would be the Sovereign of Star Torch!

"By chance? No—this is your strength."

The Sovereign of Star Torch shook his head with a smile. "No one who achieves the Abyss King rank in the Abyss Arena does so by chance."

Especially since you advanced by defeating the Elven Princess—your victory carries immense weight."

As he spoke, he turned to Sovereign Noah and said coolly:

"Noah, from today onward, all matters concerning Xu Jingming fall under the protection of my Star Torch Empire."

If anyone dares to harm him again, you know what to do."

Sovereign Noah's heart trembled; he immediately bowed deeply: "Your Majesty, rest assured—my Noah Empire will fully cooperate to ensure Xu Jingming's safety!"

Are you joking?

Not even considering the Sovereign of Star Torch himself, a Dominator—

Just the three Peak Immortals he brought along each radiated a far denser aura than I do!

"Good."

The Sovereign of Star Torch nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Xu Jingming: "Find a place to talk?"

Xu Jingming naturally did not refuse; he immediately bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty, please follow me."