Chapter 776: Holy Demon Among Holy Demons

“Each taking a step back?”

At some unknown time, Lu Huaijin had quietly stepped out from the shadows.

Looking up at that gigantic “eyeball” in the sky, Lu Huaijin’s eyes were full of contemplation.

“How do we take a step back?”

Seeing room for negotiation, Shanggui Star Monarch’s voice also became much deeper.

[Lu Huaijin, I’ve heard of you.]

[You are the first disciple of the Tao Ancestor, the Holy Demon among Holy Demons, and the only Guhuo Bird of this era.]

[You risked intervening to intercept Shanggui Star, merely to buy time for your clansmen to leave.]

[I can assure you, none of your clansmen will die in this disaster.]

At this point, Shanggui Star Monarch’s voice paused slightly.

[But in exchange, you must not stop the fall of Shanggui Star.]

It must be admitted that Shanggui Star Monarch’s words made Lu Huaijin’s eyes light up, feeling she had captured some intelligence about the Star Monarchs.

Thus, Lu Huaijin quickly pinched her fingertips together.

Her perspective also jumped out of the River of Time at this moment, peering into the celestial secret from the future.

“So that’s it, you plan to make a comeback!”

“Even if Shanggui Star falls, as long as it doesn’t shatter, your Star God’s position can be preserved.”

“And with an existing Star God’s position, it’s not a hard task for you to prove the Dao again; at most, it’s just a matter of spending time and effort to retrace the old path.”

Not refuting Lu Huaijin’s words, Shanggui Star Monarch simply continued to quietly overlook the insignificantly small Lu Huaijin.

This matter is no secret among the All Heaven Star Gods.

However, situations like Shanggui Star’s are extremely rare.

In most cases, celestial bodies can’t even hold out until they fall to the earth, disintegrating entirely into comets, meteors, and meteorites that are hard to observe with the naked eye.

“No, you don’t just want to preserve the Star God’s position.”

Looking into the future, Lu Huaijin keenly captured another possibility for Shanggui Star Monarch.

“You want to create a ‘Shanggui Mountain Range’ on earth, and then simultaneously use the identity of ‘Star God’ and ‘Mountain God’ to prove the Dao of Daluo!”

It must be admitted that Shanggui Star Monarch’s idea does have a certain feasibility.

It’s just that for those who can prove the Dao, regardless of strength, their mind and perspective are beyond what ordinary people can fathom.

[So, are you willing to accept this friendship?]

Shanggui Star Monarch’s voice continued.

This time, there was an added sense of urgency and impatience.

After all, if the standoff continued, the situation would increasingly disadvantage Shanggui Star Monarch.

“The friendship of a future Daluo True Immortal does sound quite tempting.”

With a slight smile on her lips, Lu Huaijin chuckled softly, seemingly deciding something.

However, upon hearing Lu Huaijin’s chuckle, Shanggui Star Monarch’s eyes instantly darkened.

[Why?]

[We should have no conflict of interests now, right?]

Faced with Shanggui Star Monarch’s question, Lu Huaijin slowly spread her hands.

“Perhaps it’s because you stand too high!”

“Even if we don’t have a conflict of interests now, it doesn’t mean I have to forget past hatred.”

“I have no virtues except holding grudges.”

“The Gouchen Celestial Palace you forcibly shattered was my labor of over ten years, do you think I’d forget this hatred?”

Before Shanggui Star Monarch could speak, Lu Huaijin continued.

“And, to let such a massive star fall to the earth, do you know what level of disaster that entails?”

“As you say, I’m the first disciple of the Tao Ancestor, do you think I’d let you destroy all creatures on one side?”

Inadvertently revealing a hint of defiance, Shanggui Star Monarch spoke no more, and Shanggui Star once again shone brightly.

Buzz, buzz, buzz…

As the entire star shook.

The shadows that barely contained began to tremble fiercely.

Behind Lu Huaijin, the originally shapeless and intangible shadow displayed awe-inspiring strength, subtly transforming into a towering giant.

………………………………………………

Meanwhile, on the near-earth orbit of the starry sky.

Having successfully escaped Shanggui Star’s gravity, Gouchen was assisting those rapidly traversing [Tian Escape Boats].

The drivers capable of independently piloting the [Tian Escape Boats] to flee are at least cultivators of Qi Refining and Divinity Transformation, gods in the eyes of mortals.

Yet, in the clash between two Pathfinders, gods are merely larger ants.

If it weren’t for Ying Long’s assistance, these [Tian Escape Boats] would have been destroyed by Shanggui Star instantly.

Even so, those “Harbingers of Death” also fleeing posed a great threat.

Ying Long focused most of his energy on protecting other weaker beings.

So, for those stronger drivers of the [Tian Escape Boats], Ying Long could only offer limited assistance.

In this scenario, Gouchen, who was the only one to break free from Shanggui Star’s gravitational pull, became the “fisherman” waiting on the shore.

Whenever he noticed a [Tian Escape Boat] about to be destroyed, Gouchen would actively lend a helping hand.

In this process, Gouchen’s strength was fully displayed.

Although he didn’t match Lu Huaijin and Ying Long in proving the Dao, his power definitely surpassed that of ordinary Celestial Gods.

Whether it was Gouchen’s illusion or not.

He felt that after the destruction of the Gouchen Celestial Palace, the Gouchen Star force, which should have dissipated, was gathering around him.

“No, that’s not your illusion.”

Transforming into a Thunder Dragon and shuttling through the starry sky, repeatedly repelling those invading “Harbingers of Death.”

Even while fighting, Feng Long found time to quip about Gouchen’s slowness.

Even he, as a Shikigami, enjoyed strengthening from the surplus star force, how could Gouchen gain nothing?

“…”

Silently glancing at Feng Long, Gouchen couldn’t help but open the personal interface of the Star God Network.

[Name: Gouchen]

[Identity: Human · Three-Eyed Race]

[Age: 47 (Growth stage)]

[Divine Power: Celestial Eye, Body-Protecting Gang Qi, 36 Transformations, Dao Seed Divine Weapon, Three Heads and Six Arms] ℯ𝕝.

[Spell: Call the Wind and Summon the Rain, Soaring Clouds and Mist, Summon Thunder and Lightning, Point the Ground into Steel, Transform Earth into Mud, Scatter Beans to become Soldiers, Heaven’s Showers…]

[Cultivation Method: Basic Breathing Technique, Basic Perception Technique, Five Elements Escape Technique, Divine Control Technique, Five Elements Thunder Skill, Thunder Law Decree (Unformed Version)]

[Physical Strength: Robust Physique→Ice Skin and Jade Bones→Lightning Law Body (32%)]

[Primordial Qi Strength: Life Essence Qi→Yin and Yang Five Breaths→Nine Heavens Qi (57%→58%…89%→90%…)]

[Soul Strength: Primordial Spirit Manifestation→Yin Spirit Departure→Undying Yang God (87%)]

[Advancement Route: ‘Daluo Dao’ Compatibility (33%), ‘Taiyi Dao’ Compatibility (9%→10%…70%→71%…)]

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