Nine Star Hegemon Body Arts

Chapter 6268 Sign of Initial Mastery of the Astral Hegemon Body

“Kill!” Aogu roared, his voice shaking the heavens.

Fury burned in his chest as he unleashed the Star Cloud Steps. With each stride, ripples of starlight spread through the void.

In the blink of an eye, he shifted left and right, scattering dozens of overlapping ripples across the sky. In an instant, the sky looked as if it were covered in stars.

Yet, this breathtaking starry scene carried raging killing intent. With its support, Aogu’s speed soared to its peak.

With a final flash, he appeared before Long Chen. His speed was dazzling, too fast for most eyes to follow. Countless experts cried out in shock.

Yet, Long Chen only shouted and threw a punch. Starlight surged across his body as his fist shot forward with terrifying precision, aimed directly at Aogu.

But midway through the strike, Long Chen suddenly twisted. His fist spun backward, as if abandoning the attack entirely.

“What is he doing?!”

The crowd was dumbfounded. To turn his back on Aogu now—wasn’t that the same as sending himself to his death?

BOOM!

Just as Long Chen’s fist seemed to strike nothing but air, Aogu’s figure suddenly materialized in front of him. His chest took the full brunt of the blow, and he flew backward.

“What?!”

Gasps filled the air. The Aogu who had been charging at Long Chen a moment ago wavered and dissolved—it was only an afterimage.

When Aogu appeared in front of Long Chen, it was just a feint. His true body had flickered behind him. His speed was so fast that even afterimages lingered in the air. However, Long Chen’s opening strike had been nothing but bait, luring Aogu into attacking him from behind.

“Long Chen’s reaction speed is monstrous!” shouted one expert.

However, only the sharper experts present managed to understand what had just happened.

Although Aogu had been sent flying, Long Chen’s wrist nearly shattered from the impact. The backlash was terrifying. It had to be remembered—Long Chen’s bare hands could rattle even Divine Sovereign magical items. Yet, this Star Battle Armor seemed tougher than a Divine Sovereign treasure.

Aogu staggered back several steps before steadying himself, his expression dark. His most prized technique had been broken so easily, leaving his face burning with humiliation.

He glanced at his chest. The faint imprint of a fist slowly faded.

Snorting coldly, he said, “This is your power? Laughable. You’re not stronger than an ant.”

Long Chen just looked at him. His gaze was locked on Aogu’s battle armor, observing the changes in the star diagrams.

This Star Battle Armor was extraordinary, and Long Chen wanted it for himself. If he could condense it as well, his strength would soar to unimaginable heights.

As if sensing Long Chen’s thoughts, Aogu sneered. “You’re thinking of learning the Star Battle Armor just by watching me? You’re crazy! The Star Battle Armor represents the first step into the Astral Hegemon Body. It contains endless profundities and can only be cultivated through the proper core technique, mnemonics, and guidance from a master. Less than one in ten thousand can even attempt it, and many of them die trying. And you think you can grasp it at a glance? What a joke.”

He continued, “Long Chen, kneel and admit your sins. If you do, I may stay your execution and bring you to the Star Master for judgment.”

Aogu’s words suddenly changed, offering Long Chen a so-called chance at life. But the glint in his eyes betrayed him.

Just who was Long Chen? He was no fool and instantly saw through the ruse. Aogu had no intention of granting him mercy. What he wanted was for Long Chen to suffer before death. In his gaze, Long Chen saw not only malice, but also a deep, festering jealousy.

That jealousy pierced deeper than any blade.

Studying him calmly, Long Chen said, “Earlier, you called him the Star Prince. But now you call him the Star Master. So... in your heart, has he already become the true Nine Star Master, one who rules over the fate of the entire nine star line?”

Aogu sneered, “But of course. Compared to the Star Prince, my power is like that of an ant. With his talent, he will inevitably rise as the new Star Master, surpassing even the former one. What’s wrong with calling him the Star Master a bit early?”

“He wishes to be the Star Master,” Long Chen pressed. “But tell me—does everyone else accept him?”

As expected, Aogu wasn’t sharp enough to catch the trap. He laughed arrogantly. “Hahaha! A Mortal-tier heir like you dares to question that? With the Star Prince’s talent and strength, unifying the nine star line is nothing more than a matter of time!”

Long Chen’s lips curved into a faint smile. “I see. So aside from this Star Prince’s group... there are other branches within the nine star line.”

The color drained from Aogu’s face. Only now did he realize he had been tricked into revealing information about his faction.

“I gave you a chance to live, but you spat on it!” Aogu roared, fury distorting his features. “Very well! Don’t blame me for what comes next. You’ve chosen your own death!”

“You? Give me a chance? Are you even qualified?” replied Long Chen.

The instant Long Chen confirmed the existence of other branches, a weight lifted from his heart. Much of his pain and fury dissolved. There was still hope for the nine star line.

His usual unshakable confidence returned, like the steady tide reclaiming the shore.

Seeing this change, Ming Yu and the others trembled with excitement. Long Chen’s fighting spirit was back.

Aogu snorted, “Ignorant fool, you’ve borne witness to the Star Battle Armor’s power. If that can’t make you despair, then hear this: the armor is merely one manifestation of the Astral Hegemon Body’s initial mastery. But it is not the only one! As a nine star heir, you stand in the way of the Star Master’s rise. I’ll shatter your pride completely and bury you in despair! Eight Star Battle Armor!”

BOOM!

Eight blazing suns appeared high above the heavens, their searing brilliance stabbing into the eyes like divine swords.

A crushing divine pressure cascaded downward. Aogu’s aura surged once more, boundless and unstoppable.

The land trembled, cracked, and collapsed. To the horror of all, the battlefield itself seemed to expand, the earth dragging everything outward.

The Shadow Devil Bat race and the Golden Wing Heavenly Devil race’s experts cried out in alarm. They weren’t retreating—the ground beneath them was being forced back by sheer pressure.

Countless experts of the Golden Wing Heavenly Devil race collapsed, pressed flat against the earth, unable to even lift their heads. Only a few dozen solitary figures could still stand beneath this weight.

“What kind of power is this?!”

The red-haired man and the others stared at Aogu in horror. Eight colossal stars revolved around him, and a primal terror surged from deep within their souls.