Chapter 563: Xuanyi, Who Has Many Friends

Hearing the tone of Hailing's words.

Yunhan frowned.

He looked at Hailing, "If you do not believe me, I can have the Great Star Envoy help contact the Star Lord."

Normally speaking.

Among the Star Palace Elders, apart from the Great Elder, no one possesses the means to contact the Star Lord directly.

The reason he was able to contact the Star Lord before.

Was only because he had accepted a special mission and was granted a Temporary Communication Jade.

The Temporary Communication Jade has a limited number of uses.

It had already exhausted its last bit of energy previously.

However, the Great Star Envoy is different.

As the strongest heaven-gifted talent of the Star Palace and the future ruler of the Star Palace.

Her status is special.

She possesses the means to contact the Star Lord directly.

Hearing Yunhan's words, Hailing shook his head.

"I do not trust the Great Star Envoy."

"Since she is with you all, she also has the suspicion of betraying the Star Palace."

Yunhan frowned, "You say the Great Star Envoy would betray the Star Palace? Are you crazy?"

"Anything is possible; I must be on guard."

"So, you are not prepared to give up this extermination mission?" Yunhan frowned deeply.

"That is correct." Hailing nodded.

"If I find a way to contact the Great Elder and have the Great Elder notify the Star Lord to contact you?"

"You are trying to stall for time, aren't you? With this effort, those Liuli Kingdom remnants and Xuanyu Kingdom Cultivators would likely have already escaped."

"Do you think I am that stupid?"

After Hailing finished speaking.

He pointed a finger at the center of his own brow.

In the sky, a star appeared.

He prepared to send a message to all the Star Palace Cultivators to continue the mission.

Seeing this, Yunhan carefully glanced at Xuanyi, then looked back at Hailing, "Elder Hailing, I advise you to be cautious and not bring ruin upon yourself."

Hailing sneered, having no intention of stopping the transmission at all.

Within the center of his brow, a Spirit Light slowly lit up.

Seeing that the other party's transmission was about to be completed.

Yunhan gritted his teeth and pointed a finger out.

The finger force tore through the air, striking directly at Hailing.

Hailing had no choice but to abandon the transmission, his figure flashing to dodge it.

He looked at Yunhan, his expression turning ugly, "Yunhan, you actually dare to attack me."

"It seems my guess was not wrong; you have indeed betrayed the Star Palace."

"Since that is the case, then I shall first remove you, this traitor, for the Star Palace."

Before the words had even faded.

He struck a palm out toward Yunhan.

Yunhan gritted his teeth.

Gathering all his power, he met the attack.

The two instantly began to fight.

The tyrannical shockwaves turned into ripples, continuously spreading in all directions.

Xuanyi protected Wang Jianqiang, Xing Li, the Great Star Envoy, and the Xuanyu Kingdom ruler at the first opportunity.

His figure flashed, appearing before the restrained Liuchuan to help him dissolve the power of the restraint.

"Many thanks for your help, Senior."

After Liuchuan regained his ability to move, he bowed deeply to Xuanyi.

Xuanyi smiled.

"Senior, are you alright?"

The Xuanyu Kingdom ruler looked at Liuchuan and asked with concern.

The reason he was able to step onto the path of cultivation and possess his current cultivation level.

Was entirely due to Liuchuan's gifts.

Although the two did not have the name of master and disciple, they already had the reality of it.

Regarding Liuchuan.

He had always regarded him as a master, being extremely respectful.

Liuchuan shook his head.

His gaze shifted and landed on Xing Li.

At this moment.

Although Xing Li's injuries had recovered quite a bit, she was still somewhat weak.

Seeing Xing Li's appearance, he felt heartache while simultaneously unable to help but feel a sense of relief.

Since the Saint Spirit Ancient Jade is on her.

She will inevitably attract more pursuit and killing.

The chance of escape is much smaller than for others.

Now, although Li has suffered some, she is still alive, which can already be considered the best outcome.

"Li, it is good that you are alright."

He said softly.

"Mm, I am fine, Father."

Xing Li nodded gently.

Just at this moment, the Lord of Xuanyu Kingdom looked at Wang Jianqiang and reminded Liuchuan.

"That Miss Li is safe and sound is all thanks to Daoist Friend Wang's timely rescue."

"At that time, there were as many as three Star Palace powerhouses pursuing Miss Li, one at the Spirit Transformation Late Stage and two at the Spirit Transformation Mid Stage."

"If not for Daoist Friend Wang timely perceiving that Miss Li was in a dangerous situation, sparing no cost, and rushing over at the fastest speed."

"Miss Li would likely be..."

Speaking to this point, a trace of lingering fear flashed across his face.

Hearing the words of the Lord of Xuanyu Kingdom, Liuchuan was also startled.

He looked at Wang Jianqiang, "This must be Daoist Friend Wang?"

"Many thanks to Daoist Friend for saving my daughter's life."

Saying this, he bowed deeply to Wang Jianqiang.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang stepped forward and helped him up.

"Senior, there is no need for this. The friendship between Xing Li and me is deep, as close as family; there is no need for such formalities anymore."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Liuchuan was stunned, and a trace of suspicion flashed across his face.

Xing Li's face turned red, and she said to Liuchuan, "Father, what Daoist Friend Wang means is that we are life-and-death friends, and our relationship is close."

Liuchuan suddenly understood, "So that is how it is."

"Since there is this relationship between you and Li, then I will not stand on ceremony with you, little friend."

Saying this, his voice paused, and he said to Wang Jianqiang, "The cultivators of my Liuli Kingdom and Xuanyu Kingdom are currently still being hunted by Star Palace cultivators; I wonder if little friend has a way to resolve this?"

Hearing Liuchuan's words, the Lord of Xuanyu Kingdom felt his spirits lift.

He also followed by looking at Wang Jianqiang, his expression filled with anticipation.

Wang Jianqiang smiled upon hearing this, "Senior, no need to worry. I have already arranged it; those people from the Star Palace have already stopped their pursuit of the cultivators from Liuli Kingdom and Xuanyu Kingdom."

Hearing this, Liuchuan thought of Hailing's previous actions.

His expression stirred.

The next moment.

He came back to his senses, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

"Many thanks, little friend."

Wang Jianqiang smiled.

Afterwards, everyone's attention shifted to the great battle between Yunhan and Hailing.

Yunhan is at the Integration Mid-Stage of cultivation.

Previously, he had been severely injured in the intense battle with Xuanyi, and although he later took a Pill and recovered most of it.

But his strength was still affected to some extent.

As an Integration Late Stage cultivator, Hailing was already much stronger than Yunhan.

Now that Yunhan's injuries had not yet healed, the gap was even greater.

After the two began to fight, Yunhan remained at an absolute disadvantage and was in a precarious situation.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang looked at Xuanyi, "Old Brother, I can't do this without you."

"It seems this battle still has to rely on you."

Xuanyi laughed, "Capable people have more work to do, after all. If Old Brother goes up, naturally there will be no problem."

"However, this small fry doesn't need me to take action."

"I have other ways to deal with him."

After finishing, he took out a Jade Pendant and then crushed it.

In an instant.

Space twisted, turning into a teleportation passage.

A man with a refined temperament walked out from the passage.

Seeing this figure.

The Great Star Envoy and Xing Li were both startled.

Xing Li subconsciously took a step back.

The Great Star Envoy, however, looked pleasantly surprised and bowed respectfully to him, "Greetings, Supreme Elder."

Hearing the Great Star Envoy's address to the newcomer, Wang Jianqiang's heart skipped a beat.

Star Palace Supreme Elder?

He could not help but glance at Xuanyi.

This old guy actually has the contact information for a Star Palace Supreme Elder.

It seems he has done quite a few things in the past.

Although he thought this in his heart.

Yet, on his face, he had deliberately put on a look of shock.

After Xuanyi crushed the Jade Pendant, he stood with his hands behind his back, looking proud and aloof.

He noticed the look of shock on Wang Jianqiang's face.

A flicker of imperceptible smugness flashed across his calm and indifferent face, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Besides Wang Jianqiang, Liuchuan also wore a look of shock.

Unlike Wang Jianqiang's pretense.

Liuchuan's shock came from the bottom of his heart.

This senior had actually brought the Supreme Elder of the Star Palace here!

Following that, he could not help but feel a wave of confusion.

Wasn't he with little friend Wang?

Why bring the Supreme Elder of the Star Palace here?

In this way, wouldn't there be no hope at all?

Hearing the Great Star Envoy's voice, Lan Feng smiled and nodded at her.

Then he looked at Xuanyi.

A look of respect had just flashed across his face.

A voice suddenly rang out in his mind.

He paused, did not speak, only smiled and nodded at Xuanyi, then his gaze swept over Wang Jianqiang and Liuchuan.

He said nothing.

Finally, he looked at the two who were in the midst of a great battle.

"Alright, stop fighting."

The calm voice was not loud.

But it strangely drowned out the heaven-shaking roar.

As if containing an indescribable power, it instantly wiped away the aftermath of the two's attacks.

At the same time.

Yunhan and Hailing simultaneously felt an irresistible force.

The Spiritual Power rapidly circulating within their bodies was forcibly suppressed.

The two retreated over a hundred zhang simultaneously, looks of horror flashing across their faces.

They looked toward the source of the power in unison.

When they saw the master of the power, both were stunned.

Yunhan reacted first and bowed to Lan Feng, "Greetings, Supreme Elder."

Hearing Yunhan's voice.

Hailing immediately came to his senses.

He bowed to Lan Feng, "Greetings, Supreme Elder."

Lan Feng nodded.

Hailing's expression shifted, and he spoke, "Supreme Elder, I have an important matter to report."

"What matter?" Lan Feng's expression shifted.

Hailing pointed at Yunhan and the Great Star Envoy, saying loudly, "I suspect that Elder Yunhan and the Great Star Envoy have both betrayed the Star Palace."

Upon hearing this, Lan Feng's eyes flashed, "Oh? How so?"

Hailing pointed at Wang Jianqiang, "This person has a close relationship with Xing Li, and once explicitly stated he came to help Xing Li; he is clearly in league with the remnants of the Liuli Kingdom."

"Knowing this, the Great Star Envoy and Elder Yunhan still remain with this person, and even faked the Star Lord's orders to obstruct my mission and help the cultivators of the Liuli Kingdom and Xuanyu Kingdom escape."

"Furthermore, I suspect the Star Palace cultivators who were hunting Xing Li have already met their end at their hands."

"To side with the enemy and slaughter fellow sect members—this is treason!"

"So that's how it is."

Lan Feng's expression shifted, and he put on a thoughtful look.

After listening to Xuanyi's voice transmission, he looked at Hailing, "Elder Hailing, you have misunderstood; the order to abandon this mission was indeed issued personally by the Star Lord."

"As for whether the Star Palace cultivators hunting Xing Li are dead or alive, or who killed them, I will investigate personally in the future; you need not concern yourself with it."

Upon hearing this, Hailing widened his eyes, "How is this possible? The mission to exterminate the cultivators of the Liuli Kingdom and Xuanyu Kingdom was ordered personally by the Star Lord; how could he suddenly change his mind? And that matter of hunting Xing Li..."

Lan Feng frowned and calmly interrupted Hailing's words.

"Why is it impossible?"

"Do you think I would lie to you?"

Hearing Lan Feng's voice, which had grown noticeably colder, Hailing's heart skipped a beat.

After reacting, he almost couldn't help but slap himself twice.

This person was the strongest in the entire Star Palace.

Even the Star Lord was merely his disciple.

A single word from him could dictate his life or death.

Even the succession of the Star Lord position was merely a matter of a single word from him.

Since he had already arrived, it no longer mattered whether the Star Lord had issued an order or not.

How dared he question him?

Thinking of this.

Hailing's complexion instantly turned pale.

With a look of panic, he bowed to Lan Feng, "Supreme Elder, please forgive me; that is not what I meant."

Lan Feng glanced at him indifferently, "Leave, and take the other Star Palace Cultivators who carried out this mission with you."

"From this moment on, no Star Palace Cultivator is permitted to touch a single hair of any Cultivator from Liuli Kingdom or Xuanyu Kingdom."

"As you command."

Hailing dared not show the slightest bit of negligence and nodded respectfully.

Then, he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

He left quickly.

After Hailing had departed.

Lan Feng looked at Wang Jianqiang and revealed a gentle smile, "You must be Wang Jianqiang, right?"

Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted.

Subconsciously, he took two steps back.

Looking at Lan Feng, his eyes were filled with worry and vigilance.

Seeing this, Lan Feng laughed, "Little friend, there is no need to worry. I have heard about the matter between you and the Star Palace; it was merely a misunderstanding."

"I have already instructed the entire Star Palace; from now on, no Star Palace Cultivator will take any action detrimental to you."

"To compensate you, little friend, before you leave the Ancient Star Domain, you may seek help from my Star Palace for any matter."

Hearing Lan Feng's words, Wang Jianqiang showed a look of surprise.

He then looked at Xuanyi with a face full of suspicion, "Brother, how do you have the contact information for Senior Lan Feng, and his attitude toward me is..."

Xuanyi coughed dryly, "I am an old friend of Daoist Friend Lan Feng; there is no need for you to be surprised, little brother."

As he spoke, he cast a subtle glance at Lan Feng.

Lan Feng understood and hurriedly nodded, "That is correct. I have known Daoist Friend Xuanyi for a very long time; Daoist Friend Xuanyi contacted me after the conflict with Elder Yunhan occurred."

"Even if nothing had happened here, I had already prepared to apologize to you on behalf of the Star Palace, little friend."

Wang Jianqiang nodded, "So that is how it is. Senior Lan Feng truly upholds justice over kinship and possesses great righteousness."

As he spoke, he looked at Xuanyi with a moved expression.

"Brother Xuanyi truly has a wide circle of friends, to have the opportunity to know such an exalted person as Senior Lan Feng."

"What great fortune."

Upon hearing this, Lan Feng's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly shook his head, "Little friend, you jest. Daoist Friend Xuanyi is of noble character and extraordinary bearing; being able to know Daoist Friend Xuanyi should be my, Lan Feng's, good fortune."

"Also, little friend, please do not call me Senior; it is too distant. Just call me Lan Feng or Xiaofeng."

As he spoke, Lan Feng had already begun to break out in a cold sweat in secret.

This Wang Jianqiang was not very old, but his seniority was frighteningly high.

He was actually calling Xuanyi 'brother'!

Under these circumstances, if he called himself Senior, wouldn't that mean he was a generation older than Xuanyi for no reason?

This person Xuanyi...

It is said that he is not very broad-minded.

If he were to make Xuanyi unhappy, that would be troublesome.

The Star Palace had only just managed to be preserved.

He could not afford to take any more risks.

If he were to be held a grudge by Xuanyi over such a trivial matter, he would have nowhere to cry.