Chapter 1941

Another side.

At the edge of the Dark Star Sea, a certain desolate and dead starfield.

"Hum—"

Earth-yellow light suddenly flared, and two figures stepped out of the void.

It was Xu Jingming and the Rock Sovereign.

"My lord Tianxing, this is the Dark Star Sea."

The Rock Sovereign raised his hand and pointed into the distance, speaking respectfully:

"Black Luminous Star lies deep within the Dark Star Sea.

You only need to board a starship and fly for another half day to reach it."

Xu Jingming looked in the direction he indicated.

In the distant starry sky, a thick darkness spread like a tide.

That darkness was so deep it seemed abnormal, as if even light had been completely devoured.

Only at the farthest distance did occasional flickers of dim starlight appear, like cold light leaking from the pupil of a giant beast.

"Good."

Xu Jingming nodded.

He looked up at the Rock Sovereign and said solemnly:

"Trouble you."

"Not at all, being able to help My Lord Tianxing is the honor of Rock."

The Rock Sovereign hastily bowed in salute.

Immediately afterward, he did not linger; the earth-yellow divine nation illusion reappeared, and he teleported away.

The starry sky returned to silence.

Xu Jingming raised his hand and waved; a streak of silver-white light flew out from his world ring.

It was the Flying Shuttle Phantom Ship.

"Hum—"

A hundred-meter-long silver-white hull floated in the starry sky.

Countless spatial secret patterns flowed across the hull's surface, emitting a faint radiance.

Xu Jingming entered the teleportation cabin of the ship.

His divine sense linked with the ship's intelligent brain, directly setting the destination to Black Luminous Star.

"Travel time, estimated 11 hours 42 minutes."

The Flying Shuttle Phantom Ship trembled slightly, and silver light blazed brightly at the stern.

The entire ship turned into a silver phantom, racing toward the depths of the starry sky.

After setting the course, Xu Jingming then summoned Illyas from his world ring.

"Already departed?"

As soon as Illyas appeared, she naturally sat down beside Xu Jingming.

Her figure was voluptuous, yet her waist was drawn in extremely slim.

Upon sitting, her full bosom gave a slight tremble with her movement, and her long legs naturally crossed.

If it were the Return-to-Origin Holy Hall side,

she would have directly sat on Xu Jingming's lap, and would not be so restrained.

After all, we have now arrived at the Dark Star Sea side, where we might be attacked by alien tribes at any moment.

Although she is attached to Xu Jingming, she still clearly distinguishes what is more important.

"Hmm."

Xu Jingming nodded and asked: "Any news from the Bone Sovereign's side?"

"None."

Illyas shook her head: "I just got his contact information."

Saying this, she shook the communicator on her wrist and giggled:

"Shall I contact him now?"

"Good."

Xu Jingming nodded: "See if he will come to Black Luminous Star.

If he truly intends to come, find a way to lure him over."

"Understood!"

Illyas nodded, tidying the scattered dark purple strands of her hair.

Then she raised her jade finger and lightly pressed the communicator.

Xu Jingming sat nearby, silently watching.

"Beep—beep—"

The communicator rang twice, then was connected.

A dark red virtual projection coalesced into form in the cabin.

It was an extremely burly demon.

Even as merely a projection, the fierce aura that came rushing at him made the air in the entire cabin seem to stagnate somewhat.

He stood over fifteen meters tall, his muscles knotted like ancient demon mountains, each bundle containing the power to destroy heaven and earth.

His skin was a dark iron-gray, covered with a layer of fine bone armor, with countless sharp bone spines protruding at the joints.

The most striking feature was the two massive bone horns atop his head.

The bone horns were deathly white throughout, shaped like a crescent moon, piercing upward diagonally from his brow.

Dark golden, mysterious patterns covered the horns, flowing slowly like living things.

With each flicker, faint ripples spread through the surrounding space.

This was the Bone Sovereign!

"Ilya, you called for me?"

The Bone Sovereign's voice was deep and resonant, like rolling thunder.

His crimson vertical pupils fell upon the slender figure in the light curtain, revealing an uncommon softness.

Among the demon race, few could earn such treatment from him.

And Ilya happened to be one of them.

The reason was simple.

True demon blood!

His bone sovereign true demon blood.

The Xuanguang Yin Phoenix true demon blood flowing within Ilya belonged to the same supreme true demon lineage as his.

In the Bone Sovereign's view, among the entire demon race,

true kin were rare indeed; though Ilya's strength was low, she undoubtedly counted as one.

Although the Xuanguang Yin Phoenix true demon blood on Ilya was not outwardly visible,

and her aura was inwardly restrained to near imperceptibility, this did not prevent the Bone Sovereign from regarding her as his own.

"Bone Sovereign brother, are you heading to Obsidian Star lately?"

Ilya spoke softly, her voice gentle and sweet, carrying a hint of maidenly charm.

She slightly raised her lovely face, her dark purple hair cascading like a waterfall over her shoulders.

Her amethyst-like eyes glistened with moisture, her lips slightly parted.

She revealed a smile capable of making any male's heart skip a beat.

Upon hearing this, the Bone Sovereign froze momentarily.

He had previously had little interaction with Ilya.

Yet he knew this princess of the Blood Demon Palace was famously aloof.

To outsiders, she always wore an icy, unapproachable demeanor.

When had she ever shown such a docile, endearing side?

The Bone Sovereign felt a warmth in his chest.

Ilya's mother was none other than the Yin Phoenix Venerable!

One of the demon race's topmost Boundary Lord powerhouses!

Even setting aside this background, Ilya herself was an exquisite beauty.

Having awakened the Succubus Sacred Body, her every frown and smile carried an irresistible allure to demons—her voluptuous curves, her charming yet pure aura.

Even with his Annihilation Sovereign mindset, he could not help but stir with unusual thoughts.

Before, he had never contacted Ilya, nor did he truly understand this princess.

Seeing her like this, perhaps... she harbored affection for him?

Thinking this, the Bone Sovereign involuntarily smiled.

"Of course I'm going.

Obsidian Star has emerged, with countless opportunities—I am preparing to depart."

The Bone Sovereign nodded, his voice unconsciously softening slightly.

"Then...... Bone Sovereign brother, could you take me along?"

Ilya tilted her head.

Her peach-heart tail swayed gently behind her, her appearance so endearing one could not bear to refuse.

The Bone Sovereign was startled.

"You, a mere Initial Tribulation Sovereign, also wish to go to Obsidian Star?"

He furrowed his brows slightly, speaking solemnly:

"Ilya, Obsidian Star is fraught with peril—even Immortal Sovereigns may fall at any moment.

You are only an Initial Tribulation Sovereign; entering there is no different from seeking death."

"I know."

Ilya nodded, her face showing no trace of fear:

"That's why I came to find you, Bone Sovereign brother."

She said, her voice softening further, with a hint of coquetry:

"With Bone Sovereign brother here, you will surely protect me, right?"

The Bone Sovereign's heart stirred, yet he still hesitated:

"Did your mother consent?"

"No."

Ilya shook her head, a sly smile forming:

"I slipped out secretly, without telling her."