Chapter 2099 - 906: Which One to Cast?

Chapter 2099: Chapter 906: Which One to Cast?

In the Star Ruins Sky, Xu Jin had pocketed the fifth True Monarch Blood Crystal, while simultaneously maneuvering his Sumeru Space and activating Ming Qian Touch Sensing in all directions.

Through sensing, regret deepened in Xu Jin’s eyes.

No chance now.

Only five True Monarchs were eliminated, all middle-tier ones.

Unexpectedly, Chize reacted exceptionally quickly—not by pursuing him, but by sending out a gathering signal.

If Chize had chosen to pursue instead, Xu Jin could have engaged him in a thrilling game of hide and seek, potentially eliminating another four or five True Monarchs without much issue.

As for the Nine Tribulations True Monarch, Xu Jin dared not engage him for the moment.

Because this was a Peak Nine Tribulations True Monarch, and among such existences, there is one called a Limit-breaking True Monarch.

It could be a Ten Tribulations, perhaps even an Eleven or Twelve Tribulations.

But their combat power truly equates to that of the Little Forbidden Emperor, not just comparable.

To take risks when appropriate, and exercise caution when necessary—this, Xu Jin knew very well.

So when Xu Jin sensed Chize gathering the remaining twelve True Monarchs under his command, Xu Jin immediately employed Extreme Space Shifting.

A single shift surpassed 36,000 miles, and after three shifts, he was far from Chize.

Originally, had Xu Jin wished, he still had a chance to sever a few Star Monarchs.

But it was unnecessary.

The watermelon was already in hand; no need to risk danger for a few sesame seeds.

Who knows what could limit his divine skills in such a gathering of True Monarchs.

Distancing is the best choice.

Under full-force Space Movement, within less than fifteen breaths, Xu Jin reappeared above the Star Realm Fragment rapidly flying towards Changxing Star Island, and the gaze of Defender Guan focused immediately, seemingly inquiring.

"Don’t worry, Defender, it’s highly likely no more alien reinforcements will come to snipe us this time; we’re stable!" Xu Jin transmitted.

Upon hearing this, joy sparked in Guan’s eyes; he trusted the Great Saint’s reconnaissance ability.

When the Great Saint said it was stable, then it truly was stable this time.

However, caution first, caution first.

Not until seeing the Star Island can one not be careless.

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In the Star Ruins Chaotic Sky Area, atop Chize’s head, the Red Dragon Horn’s flames erupted—a true fire coming out!

Eager to capture the human Heavenly Pride and tear him to pieces.

Five True Monarchs.

In less than twenty breaths, five True Monarchs were eliminated—mid-tier Middle-level True Monarchs, the strongest being a Six Tribulation True Monarch, followed by three Five Tribulation True Monarchs and two Four Tribulation True Monarchs.

Due to anger, patches of fire-emitting dragon scales appeared on Chize’s body.

The losses are too severe!

Too damned severe.

Another big hat falls upon his head.

Before, he could shirk the blame for Silver Wing Ancestor’s Direct Blood Silver Lin’s death; he can no longer escape the burden of this gigantic blame staring him down!

The Direct Bloodline True Monarch Yin Lin was a Vanguard Scout, which inherently meant facing unforeseeable risks on the frontlines where dying in battle was normal.

Given his special identity, he could provide detailed information on the perpetrator, exaggerate so it offered closure, and let it go.

Since Silver Lin had already died, how it happened depended on his account?

He could dismiss that blame.

But now, with five middle-tier True Monarchs and two high-tier True Monarchs dying in battle, he can’t shake off this responsibility.

He is assuredly incompetent as Island Master.

More True Monarchs have died in one battle today than in the past decade.

Even more troubling for Chize, while he could handle a singular burden given his standing, combining these two burdens changed everything.

Five middle-tier True Monarchs, two high-tier True Monarchs, plus five Space True Monarchs from Silver Wing Clan, including a Direct Bloodline.

This accumulation points not just to his incompetence as Island Master but could easily lead to conviction if chased by opponents.

Once convicted, everything changes.

Removal from the Island Master position is the light penalty; he may lightly be sent to other Star Islands to fight as a death-bound vanguard for redemption, or heavily to Chaos Canyon directly.

Even as a Nine Tribulations True Monarch, even at Breaking Limit level, going to Chaos Canyon is near suicidal.

For the moment, Chize’s mind raced, pondering the possibilities of mitigating or escaping guilt.

Following this battle, his removal as Island Master is certain, and Ancient Sacred City will undoubtedly pursue his culpability.

Being sent to other Star Islands for redemption is his best option for the future.

With his Limit-breaking strength, as long as luck isn’t horrid, he could gain merits continually in the Star Ruins Sky.

Soon, he could return in triumph.

Chaos Canyon, that place he absolutely can’t go!

"Gather and return to Star Island!"

Under such grand loss, executing any sniping is no longer feasible; he could only first ensure the troops’ safe return to Star Island and then address other matters.

Through inquiry, he now has a basic profile of those who killed Huyu True Monarch and Silver Lin.

Specializing in space and Thunder Series, with supreme proficiency in space, also decent in Water Series and Gold Series.

Appears relatively young, seen by Star Monarchs, but age unknown, exact cultivation level unknown.

Due to Star Ruins Chaotic Sky’s suppression of Divine Thought, sensing is impossible.

"This person must be a supreme Heavenly Pride of the human clan. I must discern this person’s roots and exact identity, then slightly exaggerate, enlist Chiyi’s intervention, to reduce or escape blame, avoiding penalty to Chaos Canyon."