Chapter 162: Dao Artifact Slaughtering Immortals, Heaven-Severing Sword Annihilates Shengmo Island

Sanyang Shangren, Great Elder of the Qingyang Sect—the number one sect under Shengmo Island of the Demonic Path—was exterminated by Liudao Jisheng, and the Night Dragon True Master, Island Master of Night Dragon Island, was exterminated by Wan Sangu...

A succession of seven or eight Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivators, along with their respective sects, islands, and clans, were all exterminated, slaughtered, and wiped out by Liudao Jisheng and Wan Sangu with thunderous force, causing an almost unprecedented earthquake throughout the entire Chaotic Star Sea.

It was in no way inferior to the previous establishment of the Anti-Star Alliance, and now came the destruction of Sanyang Shangren and other Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivators, as well as the forces behind them.

There was not a single other voice left in both the righteous and demonic paths; in particular, the Nascent Soul cultivators were all following the orders of Liudao Jisheng and Wan Sangu, preparing to join forces to surround and kill Yan Taibai, that great menace.

It could be said that Yan Taibai alone was equivalent to the entire Star Palace in terms of the threat and pressure brought upon the Anti-Star Alliance.

This pressure and threat left the entire Anti-Star Alliance in a state of panic and unease, wanting to leave, but once they recalled the miserable state of Sanyang Shangren and the others before they were killed, they extinguished this thought.

Right now, there was still a glimmer of a way to survive by surrounding and killing Yan Taibai, but if they were to break away or betray the Anti-Star Alliance, death was certain.

Under these circumstances, the entire Anti-Star Alliance was trembling with fear, feeling like they had thorns on their backs, anxious and uneasy, looking forward to being able to exterminate Yan Taibai as soon as possible.

And Yan Taibai was clearly aware of this, having been in seclusion within Heavenly Star City all along, stabilizing his cultivation realm.

As for Heavenly Star City, if the Anti-Star Alliance could have taken it down, Liudao Jisheng and Wan Sangu would have acted long ago; even the several major defensive lines formed by the dozen or so islands on the outskirts of Heavenly Star City would require a massive price to break through.

And this price would greatly diminish the strength of their Anti-Star Alliance, so they were naturally unwilling.

Therefore, they could only wait for Yan Taibai to take the initiative to leave Heavenly Star City and then enter the formation they had set up.

But wanting to make Yan Taibai take the initiative to leave Heavenly Star City was too difficult; it was simply not something that could be done in a short while.

As for threats, using people Yan Taibai cared about as threats was likewise impossible.

Yan Ruyan, Zhou Yuan, and others were all in seclusion within the Miaoyin Sect in Heavenly Star City and would not leave at all.

The Spirit Stones, pills, materials, and other series of cultivation resources required were all arranged by the Miaoyin Sect and the Star Palace, so there was no need to worry about it at all.

Under these circumstances, all the Anti-Star Alliance, Liudao Jisheng, and Wan Sangu could do was wait for an opportunity while dealing with the counterattacks from the Star Palace.

After all, the Star Palace could not possibly let the Anti-Star Alliance sit idle, allowing Liudao Jisheng and Wan Sangu to have sufficient strength and energy to deal with Yan Taibai.

That was simply an impossible thing.

Wen Qing and Ling Yuling, those two Heavenly Star Sages, were not fools.

Moreover, with Yan Taibai restraining and influencing Liudao Jisheng, Wan Sangu, and the other Nascent Soul cultivators of the Anti-Star Alliance, plus the destruction of at least Sanyang Shangren and his sect, and the Anti-Star Alliance having lost quite a bit of strength, the Star Palace could be said to be winning victory after victory.

This made Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing feel a bit more gratitude toward Yan Taibai, but they also understood that compared to the Anti-Star Alliance, Yan Taibai was the greater hidden danger.

Therefore, they also needed to use the Anti-Star Alliance to deal with Yan Taibai, that great menace; it would be best if they could exterminate him, but if not, exterminating Liudao Jisheng and Wan Sangu and having the Anti-Star Alliance destroyed would also be a great thing for the Star Palace.

Of the two great menaces, if one could be resolved, then resolve one.

And as for the thoughts of the Heavenly Star Sages of the Star Palace, Liudao Jisheng and Wan Sangu were both aware of them, but they had no other choice.

After all, Yan Taibai was on good terms with the Star Palace and had a grudge against them, so there was no reason for him to deal with the Star Palace and help them.

The two sides could only be described as having an irreconcilable relationship.

Time flew by, and just like that, the three parties were confronting and restraining each other in a state of relative tacit understanding.

To be precise, the Star Palace and the Anti-Star Alliance were fighting to the death, while Yan Taibai continued to stabilize his realm in the Miaoyin Sect cave dwelling, ignoring all outside matters. He also did not allow Miaoyin Sect disciples to confront the Anti-Star Alliance cultivators; instead, he kept accepting provisions from the Star Palace, and the demands kept getting larger and larger.

It even alarmed the two Heavenly Star Sages within a few years.

"Abominable, what do they take our Star Palace for? Just the Spirit Stones alone cost one hundred thousand every month."

After reading the Jade Slip reported by the Star Palace elder, Ling Xiaofeng shouted in a face full of indignation.

"Don't be angry, tell Yuling. If the Miaoyin Sect cultivators still want Spirit Stones and other cultivation resources, they must leave Heavenly Star City to fight the Anti-Star Alliance cultivators and bring back the head of a cultivator of the same rank. Moreover, it must be witnessed by Star Palace disciples."

Wen Qing ordered.

"Yes, Holy Master."

Hearing this, the Star Palace elder said respectfully.

"Also, ask Yuling when her master will finally take action to go and exterminate Liudao Jisheng and Wan Sangu. As long as those two are exterminated, the previously promised conditions will be increased by another ten percent."

Ling Xiaofeng forcibly suppressed his anger and continued to instruct.

"Yes, Holy Master, your subordinate obeys."

The Star Palace elder continued to say respectfully.

After all, this kind of matter was not something he could interfere with; he only needed to obey orders.

"Hmm! You may go down!"

Seeing this, Wen Qing instructed again.

"Yes, this subordinate takes his leave."

The Star Palace elder bowed respectfully and left.

"You shouldn't be too angry either; if not for his deterrence and restraint over these years, the Anti-Star Alliance would not have been defeated so quickly."

Wen Qing comforted him in a soft voice again.

"That may be so, but it has been several years now. He has been using the excuse of stabilizing his realm to stay in Heavenly Star City and is unwilling to go out, completely violating our previous agreement." Ling Xiaofeng snorted coldly, full of dissatisfaction.

"But who told us to be in a position of needing help from others? There is simply no other way."

Wen Qing said with a bitter smile.

"Are we really only able to rely on him?"

Ling Xiaofeng said, unwilling to accept it.

"Didn't you and I want them to both suffer losses? This little matter is nothing."

Wen Qing continued in a soft voice.

"Forget it, you are right. As long as we can make them both suffer losses, what does this little matter count for?"

Ling Xiaofeng sighed and nodded in agreement.

"It is good that my husband can think this way. Moreover, that Daoist Yan may not necessarily stay in the Star Sea; he was not originally a cultivator of the Star Sea."

Wen Qing nodded her head slightly.

"Then when will he be able to leave? If he never leaves, with the resources he needs for cultivation, even the entire Star Sea would be completely eaten dry."

Ling Xiaofeng said, somewhat speechless.

"Therefore, I cannot even be certain whether he is a human cultivator or not."

After all, Ling Xiaofeng had never seen a cultivator capable of refining an entire Spirit Stone vein.

Even the demon race does not seem to be this formidable; only the legendary "True Spirit" could possibly have such potential.

"Regardless of whether he is or not, we cannot afford to offend him now; we can only tolerate it and wait for him to leave the Star Sea."

Wen Qing also said with some helplessness.

A few days later, after Yan Taibai, who had just come out of seclusion in his cave dwelling, finished listening to the report from his disciple, Ling Yuling, he chuckled and said.

"It seems your parents really cannot wait any longer. They want me to take action now to deal with Liudao Jisheng and Wan Sangu."

"Master, Father and Mother likely do not mean that. This disciple feels it is better to first investigate the current situation of Liudao Jisheng and Wan Sangu clearly before you discuss this matter in detail with Father and Mother. Liudao Jisheng and Wan Sangu are, after all, Great Cultivators of Nascent Soul Late Stage, far from being comparable to the likes of Man Huzi, Wan Tianming, or Tianwuzi."

Ling Yuling frowned deeply and suggested in a soft voice.

Over these past few years, she had received many benefits from Yan Taibai, and furthermore, she believed her judgment of people was sound; she knew for certain that Yan Taibai had no intention of occupying the Star Sea.

Instead, she could utilize Yan Taibai's power to resolve the Anti-Star Alliance, but she could not act like her parents, who might accidentally push Yan Taibai to the opposing side.

Such a consequence is something the Star Palace cannot afford.

It was not that her parents had encountered problems in their cultivation, but rather a difference in understanding and perception.

"Heh! It is about the same; to me, it is all about the same, with little difference. At most, they will join forces with the many Nascent Soul cultivators of the Anti-Star Alliance to deal with me. But I have already told you: as long as one's divine abilities are vast and one's strength is astonishing, no matter how many enemies, how many conspiracies, or how many devious tricks there are, they are all just jokes and waste paper in the face of absolutely powerful strength and divine abilities."

Yan Taibai chuckled, revealing a domineering and unparalleled confidence that looked down upon the world, which caused a strange sentiment to emerge in Ling Yuling's eyes.

"Master is right, but Yuling still feels that one must be careful in all things, especially when facing an entire faction."

"That is natural. Have your parents send a challenge letter to Liudao Jisheng and Wan Sangu. Tell them that in one month, we shall choose a suitable place to decide life and death. I will go alone; as for how many Nascent Soul cultivators they bring, it does not matter. No matter how many, I will take them all on."

Yan Taibai nodded in agreement, yet he spoke words that caused Ling Yuling's face to pale.

"Master, you must not. This is far too risky and dangerous; this disciple will not agree."

Ling Yuling shook her head violently and refused.

"Enough, I have already decided on this matter, and I believe your parents will agree as well. It is best to resolve everything at once to save trouble later; I am a person who hates trouble the most."

Yan Taibai's expression sank, his voice turned cold, and he commanded.

"Yes, this disciple obeys. However, it would be best if Master proactively chooses a location and time, so as to avoid Liudao Jisheng and Wan Sangu setting up arrays in advance; that would be troublesome."

Hearing Yan Taibai's command, Ling Yuling could only nod and agree.

"Good, you do not need to worry about that; I naturally know. This time, I must resolve them all to avoid any further issues. I do not want to be disturbed by some people who do not know the meaning of death while I am cultivating later."

Yan Taibai nodded and agreed.

"Understood! Then this disciple shall take her leave."

Seeing this, Ling Yuling could only sigh softly in her heart and nod in agreement.

After all, this was Yan Taibai's own decision, and she had no power to change it; as for her parents, it was even more impossible to change.

Moreover, she was not a fool and could naturally see that this was also Yan Taibai deterring her parents.

After Ling Yuling left, the expression on Yan Taibai's face returned to normal.

"Why did my husband choose to do such a thing?"

Suddenly, Lady Wen walked out from behind, her brows tightly furrowed, full of confusion.

"If I do not do this, the most troublesome ones will still be Yuling's parents. I am not a heartless person. If I cannot give them enough deterrence to stop them from harboring other thoughts and intentions, sooner or later, Yuling will be placed in a dilemma."

"Regardless of how you look at it, Yuling has treated me with great respect over these years, and I am her Master; naturally, I do not want her to be caught in a dilemma in the future. By then, no matter who wins or loses, it will be of no benefit to Yuling, and she herself is a child who values relationships."

Yan Taibai sighed softly, reached out to pull Lady Wen into his arms, and explained.

"Then why not take Yuling as well? In that way, when the Heavenly Star Sages pass away, the entire Star Sea will be yours anyway; would that not be better?"

Lady Wen felt no shyness and suggested softly while snuggling in Yan Taibai's arms.

"This girl, her feelings for you are definitely more than just those of a master and disciple. As long as you speak, I believe neither she nor the Heavenly Star Sages would refuse."

"Take Yuling? I cannot believe you would say that. I am not a member of the Demonic Path; how could I do such a thing?"

Yan Taibai smiled helplessly.

"This... my husband is right."

Upon hearing this, Lady Wen stopped saying anything more and began to tell Yan Taibai exactly how many methods and divine abilities Liudao Jisheng possessed.

She hoped it would be of some use to Yan Taibai!

Half a month later, in the palace on Shengmo Island, Liudao Jisheng looked at the challenge letter in his hand, his face ashen, and asked Wan Sangu, who was at his side.

"What do you think of this?"

"Did he not tell us to choose the time and place ourselves? Then let it be this Shengmo Island! Ask him if he dares to come. To be so arrogant as to want to resist the entire Anti-Star Alliance with his own strength—since that is the case, we do not need to be polite." Wan Sangu's expression was also not very pleasant as she said coldly.

"Good, then Shengmo Island it is." Liudao Jisheng nodded and agreed.

After all, this was a holy land of the Demonic Path from the same era as Heavenly Star City; the number one person of the Demonic Path in the Chaotic Star Sea of each generation would occupy this place and set up many methods, arrays, and Restrictions. Even the Heavenly Star Sages would not dare to come here easily.

Of course, Yan Taibai was not comparable to the Heavenly Star Sages, but do not forget, there were still the two of them and the many Nascent Soul cultivators of the Anti-Star Alliance.

"Shengmo Island, a good place; I will take it."

A few days later, Yan Taibai, having received the reply, chuckled and said indifferently.

"Shengmo Island? Husband, you must not!" Lady Wen's face paled as she tried to stop him.

"Enough, rest assured, I will be back shortly. My Life-Bound Magical Treasure, the Luxian Juetian Sword, has not tasted blood for a long time. This Shengmo Island is a good place."

Yan Taibai shook his head, the smile on his face undiminished, yet it revealed a murderous intent.

As soon as he finished speaking, he ignored the attempts of Lady Wen, Yan Ruyan, Zhou Yuan, and the other women to stop him, and directly transformed into a streak of light, heading outside Heavenly Star City.

……

In just a single day, following a golden stream of light a thousand feet long that resembled the sun, it descended upon Shengmo Island, the number one holy land of the Demonic Path in the Chaotic Star Sea.

The entire Shengmo Island then faced an unprecedented catastrophe, exactly the same as the catastrophe the Ghost Spirit Sect of Tianluo Country had faced last time.

This time, just as he had done with the Ghost Spirit Sect, Yan Taibai left it to the Luxian Juetian Sword to resolve.

This was also an important reason why Yan Taibai had the confidence to say those words earlier.

(End of this chapter)