Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1304: Chapter 522: Decisive Judgment and Manipulation (Part 2)

"Could it be that after I return, Mr. Mu would have someone step down for me?" Zhong Ji sighed helplessly.

In the end, what Zhong Ji cares about is his own position and power.

But then again, this is true for any organization or power structure. The closer you get to the top, the fewer positions there are, and the more valuable they become, especially those with real power.

One piece for one pit.

If lost, it’s uncertain when or if it can be recovered.

Moreover, who knows what might be delayed in the meantime.

But with things as they are, Xu Jin had no other options.

Subsequently, Xu Jin took out the three Seventh Tier Ten Thousand Spirit Blood Pills and handed them back to Zhong Ji, but Zhong Ji pushed them back with a wave.

"Brother, what are you doing! Once something is given by your big brother, there’s no reason to take it back!

Even if the task wasn’t accomplished, I appreciate your intention!

From today, you are my dearest brother, Zhong Ji!" Zhong Ji’s attitude was extremely resolute!

Though the matter was settled, Zhong Ji and his group did not immediately leave.

According to Zhong Ji, Mr. Mu said to wait until the Purple Wing King arrived to decide on the exact course of action.

Blood Moon City was a territory completely controlled by the Blood God Sect, so there was not much to worry about.

It seems they were still seeking a turning point.

Returning to the small courtyard, Xu Jin began to contemplate this matter.

In fact, Zhong Ji’s previous arrangement for him to escape by taking the blame was the most beneficial and convenient for Xu Jin.

Freedom outside, and protection inside by the Great Commander of Blood Moon City.

But now, if he follows Zhong Ji to escape together, there will be too many variables.

If something goes wrong, Xu Jin would not even have a safe identity to mix within the Eight Desolate Continent.

After thinking it over, Xu Jin suddenly made a decision.

Originally, Xu Jin had the idea that he didn’t have enough time.

If he fled by taking the blame, he could take a trip to the Silver Horn City where the black market was located.

See how many Purification Pearls he could obtain, or get something big done.

To his surprise, not only did things not go as planned, but even this identity was about to be wasted.

"It seems the Blood God Sect and the Eight Desolate Court aren’t chaotic enough yet!"

"Then let’s add a bit more fire!"

The next moment, Xu Jin first studied the map of the Eight Desolate Continent for a while, then activated the Mingji Star Pattern while invoking the Heaven and Earth Authority brought by the one-tenth Great World Primordial Will.

In an instant, the Overlooking Eye was activated.

The entire perspective kept rising, the world below kept shrinking, and within a seven-thousand-mile radius centered on Xu Jin, any significant movements were sensed by Xu Jin, especially the movements of Seventh and Eighth Tier Experts.

The Purple Wing King was an Eighth Tier Expert, and if he truly came to Blood Moon City to demand an explanation, sending a Seventh Tier wouldn’t work.

Most likely, it would be the Purple Wing King himself.

If he were to come, it wouldn’t just be the Purple Wing King alone; he would certainly have several attendants!

The Overlooking Eye couldn’t distinguish the specific aura of the target, but in such a situation, Xu Jin only needed to look for a moving Seventh and Eighth Tier aura.

Especially those in a team.

After searching for a few breaths, Xu Jin did not find anything.

Retracting the Overlooking Eye, Xu Jin began secluded cultivation in the quiet room, absorbing the Star Power contained within the remaining Sixth Order Purification Pearls.

Every fifteen minutes, Xu Jin used the Overlooking Eye to sense a round.

Under such circumstances, if the Purple Wing King came to demand an explanation from the Blood God Sect, Xu Jin would be able to discover it at the first opportunity.

Success comes to those who are prepared.

Two hours later, when Xu Jin activated the Overlooking Eye, he suddenly sensed a group of auras.

A lead aura from an Eighth Tier, followed by seven Seventh Tier companions.

Moreover, the cultivation auras of all those seven Seventh Tiers were not low, all in the late Seventh Tier, with two at the Ninth Layer of the Seventh Tier.

The Eighth Tier aura, however, was not strong, only in the early Eighth Tier!

"There’s a high chance this group is the Purple Wing King’s entourage!

Coincidentally, I’ve used up my Purification Pearls!

I wonder if there are any Purification Pearls in the Purple Wing King’s Sumeru Space?"

The moment he identified the auras, Xu Jin openly left his house, told the maid he was going out for a drink and not to prepare dinner for him, and swiftly departed.

Reaching an uninhabited corner of the street, Xu Jin vanished into thin air with Invisibility, quickly disappearing over five miles out of Blood Moon City. With a thought, he activated his Space Oriented Star Skill.

With a single move, Xu Jin appeared seven hundred miles away!

That’s right; seven hundred miles is the maximum limit of Xu Jin’s Space Oriented Star Skill.

Supported by the Eighth Tier Space Origin Star Pattern, the Eighth Tier Moving Star Pattern, and the added effect of powerful Primordial Spirit power.

According to Qiao Shen, the maximum distance for a single Space Oriented Movement by his master, the Sumeru Palace Master, was five hundred miles.

Xu Jin estimated the difference lay in the Star Pattern and Primordial Spirit cultivation.

However, whether the Sumeru Palace Master also knew the Space Image Star Pattern is unknown.

On the way, Xu Jin, while dashing to the target with Space Oriented Movement, began to look for a suitable location to set up the Seven Killings Dragon Escape Pillar!

During combat, the Seven Killings Dragon Escape Pillar is more flexible and practical, with a weaker fluctuation when used compared to Space Oriented Movement.

*****

At the same time, within the acting City Lord Mansion in Blood Moon City, the Protectors and Elders were in a meeting.

"Everyone, what do you think of the Eight Desolate King’s request for quotas to participate in the Limit Breaking Secret Realm?" asked Left Protector Fan Kai.

The Right Protector, whose starlight virtual image was projected through the Mandarin Duck Seal, did not speak, instead looking at the other Elders.

"Protector, I think we should not agree! The Eight Desolate King demands that those participating in the Breaking Limit Secret Realm be elites among those who are about to break through.

Once they’re in the Secret Realm, it’s uncertain how many will return!

Previously, the Eight Desolate King even forced us to release two Eighth Tiers!" said Elder Jiang Zu, the Minister of War.

"Indeed! I heard the Eight Desolate King has conducted several Break Limit Secret Realms before, allowing the cultivation of the Wilderness Alien Race to rise quickly, but why didn’t they involve us before?

Because, back then, even if they invited us, we wouldn’t have sent anyone!

But now, it’s because of the envoy assassination incident that he has leverage over us!

That’s why he’s asking us to act!

I am confident the Eight Desolate King has ulterior motives; we absolutely must not fall for his scheme!" said Punishment Hall Elder Mu Geng.

"However, as Elder Mu said, the Eight Desolate King is using the envoy assassination incident as leverage over us!

If we don’t comply, we’ll be playing right into his hands!

This matter requires careful consideration.

If the Eight Desolate King were to make a big deal out of the envoy assassination, we would not have an easy time!" said another elder, Xing Wenfeng.

"Falling out?"

Mr. Mu sneered, "The Eight Desolate King wouldn’t dare!

It’s the time to wage war against the existing Human Clan; he, Ju Zhang, wouldn’t dare fall out with us directly.

If we fall out, neither our Blood God Sect nor he, Ju Zhang, would have a good time!"

"But likewise, at this current stage, especially before the Sect Hierarch descends, our Blood God Sect doesn’t want to suffer too much loss either," said Xing Wenfeng.

For a moment, the Elders of the Blood God Sect held differing opinions, unable to reach a consensus.

After a while, the starlight projection of Right Protector Lin Mingshi suddenly spoke, "We completely understand everyone’s opinions!

Mr. Fan, do you think we should consult the Sect Hierarch on this matter?" Right Protector Lin Mingshi asked Left Protector Fan Kai.

The latter shook his head, "The envoy assassination four days ago already angered the Sect Hierarch, and he mentioned he was at a crucial breakthrough moment.

It’s best not to disturb him; we should make our own decision on this matter!

Mr. Lin, how do you think we should decide?" Left Protector Fan Kai asked.

"Personally, I think, at this critical moment, we should give the Eight Desolate King, Ju Zhang, some face!

Especially before the Sect Hierarch descends.

But we can’t fully comply with his requests either.

If the Eight Desolate King decided to have some underhanded thoughts, it might severely weaken our Blood God Sect’s elite forces!

Based on the Eight Desolate King’s requested number, report three-tenths and say our Blood God Sect has limited forces.

Mr. Fan, what do you think?" Right Protector Lin Mingshi asked with a smile.

"Still, Mr. Lin is wise!

Let’s proceed this way!" Fan Kai said with a smile.

Then he added, "Ju Zhang requested us to send thirty people!

Sending three-tenths means sending ten people!

One quota per department and each army; perfect!

Report to me by noon tomorrow!

Whether they are elites or not doesn’t matter; just fill the numbers!"

"Wise Protector." Laughter filled the hall.