Chapter 963: The Righteousness of Guicang and the Great Transformation of Tongxuan (Requesting Double Moon Tickets)

Around the Star Island of the Tongxuan Combat Zone.

Both sides’ Emperor-level experts looked on with anticipation, sensing the distant aura—especially the Emperor-level figures of the Kongyuan faction, each face filled with worry.

Though separated by a hundred thousand li, they could not perceive the battle’s details, yet all had witnessed the final scene: Dongxuan Emperor chasing after Kongyuan Emperor.

On the surface, Kongyuan Emperor had lost.

Dongxuan Emperor had won decisively.

But before the outcome of the pursuit was clear, everyone waited.

They also hoped for a reversal.

In this world, those who turned the tide against overwhelming odds were countless.

But now, seeing Dongxuan Emperor return in pursuit, everyone instantly understood.

Especially the leaders of Kongyuan’s faction—such as Guicang Emperor, Zhengyuan Emperor—each face turned ashen.

They all knew: the tide had turned.

The matter was settled.

Though their faces were grim and hearts uneasy, they did not panic.

For beforehand, the two titans had agreed to a gentleman’s pact: no reckoning, no revenge; the victor would absorb the vanquished’s subordinates.

Precisely because of this, Dongxuan Emperor glanced at the group of Emperors who had joined Kongyuan’s rebellion; as his gaze passed over them, each of the eight Emperors felt a chill run through their bodies and involuntarily lowered their heads.

“Guicang, come with me.” Dongxuan Emperor suddenly ordered.

Guicang Emperor did not answer immediately. Instead, he looked toward the direction Kongyuan Emperor had fled, then at Dongxuan Emperor, bowed deeply toward the fleeing path, then bowed in a circular salute to the surrounding Emperors and True Persons, before flying straight toward Dongxuan Emperor as if marching to his death.

“Guicang pays homage to Emperor!”

As he bowed, Guicang Emperor stood rigidly upright, neither humble nor arrogant, his gaze solemn, his posture like one awaiting execution—spontaneously radiating a tragic grandeur.

The other Emperors and True Persons under Kongyuan Emperor’s command grew visibly startled; under Guicang’s lead, each felt the sorrow of the rabbit’s death and the fox’s grief.

All believed Dongxuan would first eliminate Guicang, then exterminate them one by one.

In the end, it was still about reckoning.

In an instant, each lost all reverence for Dongxuan Emperor.

Previously, this Emperor had been rare to see—mysterious, noble, powerful, wise, and so on.

But now, seeing him, he was no different from the rest.

Just as Kongyuan Emperor had previously cursed: his nature was to break promises; it was his habit!

In an instant, each felt a surge of tragic resolve.

One by one, they bowed to Guicang Emperor in farewell, their tragic resolve rising.

Guicang Emperor turned back proudly, bowed again in a circular farewell to all, a faint sneer appearing on his lips.

Emperor? Not so great!

In this regard, he was better than you!

This scene left Dongxuan Emperor first stunned, then astonished and furious.

He himself had risen from the bottom two thousand years ago; he saw their thoughts at a glance.

The problem was, their actions had stripped away certain halos around him.

These halos were useless for power.

But vital for rule.

He had merely entertained a thought—to subtly assert control—and had never intended to kill Guicang Emperor.

Breaking promises could be done, but never openly.

He was not that foolish.

But now, Kongyuan’s subordinates had misunderstood.

His gaze shifted, and he called out loudly, “Guicang, come with me. We still need your aid to inventory and take over the Tongxuan Star Island.”

He did not explain.

Such matters could not be explained—the more you explained, the darker it looked.

Having finished speaking, Dongxuan Emperor turned and flew toward the Tongxuan Star Island.

This left Guicang stunned, and the other Kongyuan subordinates—Zhengyuan Emperor and the rest—froze in surprise; instantly, they exhaled in relief, and the tragic resolve vanished.

The next instant, Guicang Emperor swiftly followed, and Zhengyuan Emperor and the other Kongyuan subordinates trailed far behind.

Inside the Tongxuan Star Island, the low-level True Persons and Star Juniors on guard had been extremely tense; the moment Dongxuan Emperor appeared and his aura spread, they fell to their knees in a thunderous, oceanic chorus.

Dongxuan Emperor nodded in satisfaction—his prestige remained extremely high.

The Tongxuan Star Island had surrendered at the mere sight of him.

“Guicang, come here.”

The instant Dongxuan Emperor descended into Kongyuan Emperor’s command hall, he gestured to Guicang Emperor.

Once Guicang Emperor arrived, he ordered directly: “Guicang, gather every object in the Tongxuan Combat Zone command hall and every place Kongyuan frequented on the Star Island that bears his aura.”

Upon hearing this order, Guicang Emperor froze.

“What, do you refuse?” Dongxuan Emperor’s voice and aura turned instantly icy.

This was a test—and a token of allegiance.

If Guicang Emperor refused even this, then after today, he would have to find an opportunity to eliminate him.

Whether or not Kongyuan could be slain, Guicang had to be removed.

Leaving him alive would only be a threat.

Guicang Emperor paused for an instant, then understood—he quickly nodded: “Your Excellency, I dare not refuse. I shall go at once.”

“Good. Hurry back—I need it urgently!”

“Yes!”

“Ensure you collect everything.”

“I understand.”

In the blink of an eye, Guicang Emperor darted through the command hall like lightning, appearing at each location to collect one to several items.

This scene was crystal-clear in Dongxuan Emperor’s divine perception—he was very satisfied. He had chosen well.

Originally, he had only intended to assign a lowly steward in the command hall to handle this task.

But when Guicang had inadvertently set the tone, and he had to dispel the tragic aura, he had casually assigned Guicang this task—while also securing his token of allegiance.