Chapter 727: Battle the Immortal Monarch

‘Damn it. These bastards are actually coming for Nangong Tianling!’

His Divine Sense picked up a full sixty squads swarming toward Star God Academy.

What’s more, some of them had already locked onto Nangong Tianling.

When the woman he considered a bit foolish found herself unable to even move a muscle under the pressure of their auras…

Yang Xiao was enraged.

Even if this woman seemed a bit foolish, she was still one of his own. Besides, ever since he reappeared on this continent, she had started to acknowledge him, calling him Young Master.

She counted as one of his people.

But now…

These damn prey actually dared to have designs on her.

It was simply unforgivable.

And another thing.

‘An Immortal Daoist is interested in Nangong Tianling. I don’t even have to guess why. It must be because of my mother—the one who saved my life and then decisively left. I don’t know why she left, but her appearance and the deep affection in her eyes made it clear how much she cared for me. Now, people are targeting her maid. How can I possibly stand by and do nothing?’

Especially since…

These bastards were all Immortal Cultivators.

The very Immortal Cultivators Yang Xiao despised most.

At the same time…

They were also his prey, a means to enhance his own strength.

Beings he could easily obliterate.

How could Yang Xiao tolerate them running rampant right under his nose!

And so…

With a flicker of movement, he prepared to depart.

With his current strength at the Divine General Peak, Yang Xiao could reach Star God Academy in an instant.

But just then…

A terrifying aura…

Suddenly descended.

It locked onto Yang Xiao’s form, holding him in place.

The sheer power of this aura made him freeze solid.

The tear in the void he had been about to open snapped shut.

Yang Xiao’s gaze swept forward.

And he immediately saw him.

A man in a white robe was standing right in front of him.

This man…

His entire body radiated a dazzling white light, yet his expression was exceptionally grim.

The moment he saw Yang Xiao…

The killing intent in his eyes was completely unconcealed.

“So it was you who killed sixteen of my squads? From the looks of it, you’re the one who killed the Dragon Team, too, aren’t you?”

The newcomer was none other than Xuyang Immortal Monarch, who had led nearly all of his squads out in full force this time.

Though he was merely an ordinary Tier One Immortal Monarch, comparable to a Tier One God King…

…an Immortal Monarch was still an Immortal Monarch.

With him present…

Yang Xiao wanted to leave?

Impossible.

“Not talking? How rude. But it doesn’t matter if you talk or not. You dared to kill my men, so you will die!”

Seeing Yang Xiao remain silent, Xuyang Immortal Monarch snorted coldly.

He spoke with a detached air.

However, he was in no hurry to make a move.

As a powerhouse of the Immortal Monarch Level, he had his pride. It was safe to say that as long as Yang Xiao didn’t attack first or try to flee…

…Xuyang Immortal Monarch would not make the first move.

This was despite the fact that this fellow intrigued him and filled him with the intent to kill.

He was simply in no hurry.

Yang Xiao, however, was in a great hurry.

With his Divine Thought, he could clearly sense the events unfolding at Star God Academy.

‘If I’m held up here, something I’d rather not see is bound to happen over there.’

With this realization, when Yang Xiao looked at Xuyang Immortal Monarch again, his eyes were filled with an icy chill.

‘Since he’s here and I can’t leave, I’ll just have to kill him! Then I’ll go!’

The thought had barely formed.

Yang Xiao lunged toward Xuyang Immortal Monarch.

He swung the Bloodthirsty Divine Sword.

‘So what if he’s an Immortal Monarch Level powerhouse?’

…

「Star God Academy」

“Get out of here, quickly!”

Nangong Tianling stared at the Immortal Dao Powerhouse before her. With her strength as a mere Tier One True God, she couldn’t discern his cultivation level in the slightest.

But…

She knew one thing for certain: a being who could render her completely immobile with just a sliver of their aura was by no means an easy opponent.

He might even be a figure who surpassed the Tier Six Immortal Sect Level.

‘An existence like that… Even if the Young Master has a Divine General Talisman, I doubt he could handle this.’

With this realization, Nangong Tianling prepared herself for the worst.

‘It doesn’t matter if I die, as long as I don’t drag the Young Master down with me.’

‘And another thing…’

‘…neither Yun’Er nor my cousin, Nangong Yin, should get dragged into this.’

Therefore, despite being suppressed, Nangong Tianling immediately sent a voice transmission to Yun’Er and Nangong Yin, telling them to leave at once.

But…

Would Yun’Er and Nangong Yin be willing to leave?

“Master! We’ll leave together!”

“That’s right, cousin! You’re the hope of our family branch. If you don’t go, I won’t go either.”

Yun’Er and Nangong Yin replied one after the other.

They refused to leave.

This left Nangong Tianling feeling both touched and exasperated.

Especially Yun’Er.

Her relationship with the girl was mostly because of Yang Xiao; one could even say she was using her. There wasn’t much genuine affection involved.

But now, at such a perilous moment, for this silly girl to be so devoted to her was something Nangong Tianling truly hadn’t expected.

And she was just as gratified to see Nangong Yin acting this way.

After all, she had taken the utmost care of this younger cousin for many years.

Though they were only cousins, she doted on her more than her own children; otherwise, she would never have let her get close to Yang Xiao.

Naturally, Nangong Tianling was gratified that her cousin cared so deeply for her now.

But the more they acted this way, the more she felt she couldn’t let these two silly girls come to any harm on her account.

Especially now.

So, Nangong Tianling began to berate them through their mental connection.

“You fools! With your strength, you’re completely useless here. Once those people outside charge in, no one in Star God Academy will be able to stop them! My aura has been locked onto, I can’t escape. If you don’t leave, are you just staying to die with me?”

“And you, Lin Yun’Er! Have you given up on your Young Master? Are you willing to die here for nothing? Do you have any idea how sad your Young Master would be?”

“And you, Nangong Yin! You’re the junior from our family branch with the best chance of breaking through to the True Divine Realm. I am about to die. If you die along with me, will our branch have any hope left?”

“Now, get out of here, now!”

The rapid-fire series of rebukes from Nangong Tianling flooded into the two girls’ minds.

The two of them exchanged a look.

In the end, they both understood what the other was thinking.

“Master, the Young Master is very important to me,” Yun’Er spoke up. “But if I left now, he would surely be disappointed in me. Don’t worry, I won’t be reckless. I just… I can’t just abandon you!”

At the same time, Nangong Yin also spoke. “Cousin, you should understand that neither of us is some kind of genius. For us to become True Gods was already a heaven-defying opportunity, and that requires a firm will and conviction. If I were to watch you die while I ran away, I’m afraid I would never be able to break through for the rest of my life. And what use is a family disciple who can’t even break through to the True God Realm? So, cousin, don’t say any more. I will not abandon you.”

Their words…

…made Nangong Tianling’s heart tremble violently.

She had thought she understood these two girls so well.

She had been certain that her berating would convince them to leave.

But she never imagined they would respond this way.

For a moment, she was utterly speechless.

“Cousin, don’t try to persuade us anymore. Our minds are made up,” Nangong Yin said. “Besides, don’t you have great faith in Young Master Yang? Maybe he’ll show up at any second. For now, we have to hold on until he gets back.”

“That’s right! The Young Master is so powerful, I’m sure he’ll appear!”

Yun’Er cried out as well.

It was clear she had immense confidence in Yang Xiao.

Sensing the two girls’ anticipation, Nangong Tianling felt herself relax a little.

But still…

‘Will Yang Xiao really appear?’

She had no real confidence that he would.

And at that very moment…

The Immortal Dao Powerhouse outside who had her aura locked down…

…finally made his move.

With a wave of his hand…

A gigantic Palm Seal shot toward Nangong Tianling to grab her.

Its terrifying aura…

…instilled a feeling of utter helplessness in not only Nangong Tianling, but in every living being in Star God Academy.

Even dodge?

Nangong Tianling was powerless to dodge.

All she could do was watch, wide-eyed and helpless, as the giant palm descended to grab her!