Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 2075: Chapter 893: Invitation from the Emperor

Tongxuan Imperial Palace Golden Hall.

Emperor Dongxuan’s avatar illusion sat high on the throne, his fingers rhythmically tapping the desk in front of him, his slightly drooped brows representing his displeasure.

At this moment, several close advisors kept their heads down, not daring to speak.

Especially since the leader of the close advisors, True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment, did not speak, they dared not speak either.

True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment was not only personally powerful but also deeply understood the Emperor’s thoughts. Now that the Emperor was in a bad mood, no one dared to speak much.

After a while, Emperor Dongxuan, deep in thought, finally spoke, "Heavenly Punishment, has no Emperor willingly gone there yet?"

In the inquiry, there was a slight trace of anger.

Previously, after the Purple Extreme Heavenly Official from the Daluo Ancestral Court sounded the alarm, Kongyuan, Chiyang, and Guicang of the Star Ruins Tongxuan Battle Zone, along with those holding surveillance duties like Heavenly Punishment, discussed and proposed reinforcing the Tongxuan Battle Zone.

The reasons were quite sufficient.

The early period of the star calamity is the most fruitful time. If one can seize this opportunity to quickly strengthen the forces of Tongxuan Battle Zone, this star calamity may not be a crisis for the Tongxuan Domain, but an opportunity.

This plan coincided with Emperor Dongxuan’s idea.

He prospered because of the last star calamity, so he naturally understood that the star calamity is both a crisis and an opportunity.

The grand strategy was set, but there were some problems in the execution of details.

Kongyuan Emperor, the Commander of the Tongxuan Battle Zone, suggested supporting the True Monarch more, but the True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment believed that some Emperors should be dispatched from the Star River World.

Firstly, Emperors have the power to stabilize. If an Emperor guards the frontline star island, it’s easier to quickly acquire resources and Star Realm fragments in the early stage of the star calamity, strengthening the star island.

Secondly, dispatching Emperors from the Star River World would help strengthen control.

This second suggestion just hit the itch Emperor Dongxuan hadn’t spoken of but had been doing.

The Tongxuan Battle Zone currently seems inseparable from Kongyuan Emperor.

It’s usually fine, but once the star calamity arrives, Kongyuan Emperor fears...

So Emperor Dongxuan immediately agreed to the True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment’s proposal and began implementation.

The plan was to vigorously support the Star Ruins Tongxuan Battle Zone.

Of course, the publicly stated reason was to allow Kongyuan Emperor, the Commander, to fight affluent battles, not only supporting True Monarch but also supporting Emperors going over.

What could Kongyuan Emperor say?

He could only welcome with both hands.

But at the level of the Star River World, this support encountered obstacles.

For True Monarch, one military order from his Emperor is enough, but for Emperors, it’s different.

Those who can stay in the Star River World are all old Emperors who have established significant war meritorious deeds, especially those possessing a Great World, they can’t be viewed purely from a subordinate perspective anymore.

More like partners.

And not just one or two.

So his order was somewhat tactful: asking the six Emperors residing in the Star River World to voluntarily go to the Star Ruins Battle Zone.

But many of the old Emperors in the Star River World experienced the last star calamity and now seek stability wholeheartedly.

This caused his order to be issued several days ago, yet no Emperor actively contacted him to go.

It made him exceedingly angry.

Are these old subordinates now adopting this attitude?

This made Emperor Dongxuan annoyed and gave him a sense of crisis.

The star calamity has just begun, and it’s like this. When the star calamity intensifies later, when he needs these Emperors to exert themselves, will these people exert themselves?

"Reporting to the Sovereign, currently only Yu Kun Emperor has contacted me; no one else." The True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment responded.

This answer made Emperor Dongxuan’s face sink again, a fire ignited in his heart, and he already had the mind to personally discuss with these Emperors.

"Only Yu Kun alone, this number is not enough!

Other Emperors are unwilling to voluntarily go; it seems they want me to name them personally and give orders." Emperor Dongxuan’s voice was cold without a trace of emotion.

At this point, if anyone dares not to listen, he might have to first cut down an Emperor to make an example for the star calamity war.

"Sovereign, I actually have an idea." Seeing Emperor Dongxuan’s complexion change, the True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment, who had followed him for hundreds of years, knew the time was right.

More would be too much.

"What’s the idea?"

"Sovereign, in fact, these Emperors are unwilling to voluntarily go to the Star Ruins Battle Zone for two reasons."

"Speak!"

"Firstly, they’re afraid of being away for too long, that their own Great World might be taken advantage of by others; secondly, they’re afraid of going to the Star Ruins and losing the chance to control a Great World again." The True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment explained.

Emperor Dongxuan, so perceptive, immediately understood the True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment’s meaning.

The key point lies in the Great World.

"Then your idea is?"

"Sovereign can issue another holy order: those who go to the Star Ruins Battle Zone can have their control of the Great World passed down to their descendants; if they achieve Great Merit and return, they can be rewarded with the control of a Great World." The True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment suggested.

"You mean Dongxuan Star Realm?"

"Sovereign, indeed! Though these Emperors are like immortals and gods, at the root, they’re still human. Offer them benefits, and they’ll surely exert themselves fully!

Of course, when deciding who gets the Great World control rights, it ultimately rests with the Sovereign, following your intentions." The True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment elaborated.

After hearing this, Emperor Dongxuan nodded, "Indeed, at that time, war merit and loyalty will be indispensable! Let’s proceed as you suggested."

The control of Dongxuan Star Realm was already about to be reclaimed. He had accommodated those old subordinates who fought Star Realms with him for a thousand years, exhausting all sentiment and obligation. Now, to reclaim it a few decades early is also reasonable.

The catastrophe of stars is looming. If not dealt with carefully, it’s uncertain whether the Tongxuan Domain will continue to exist!

He is well aware of how his Tongxuan Domain rose back then.

*****

[Heavenly Punishment, you truly have foresight!

I just received commendation from His Majesty’s private messaging, praising my loyalty and encouraging me to develop well after arriving at the Star Ruins, to achieve merits soon, so some things can be legitimized.

Although the Emperor hasn’t promised me anything, I feel this is the closest I’ve been to becoming the Emperor of Dongxuan Star Realm!]

After the meeting, Yukun Emperor sent a message to True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment.

[What is this! The Emperor’s order to reward the emperors who go to battle with the power to govern the Star Realm is about to be officially announced! And you, on my suggestion, are the only one to voluntarily apply before any reward was announced.

Now you can be considered dear to the Emperor’s heart!

As long as your battle performances and harvests aren’t too poor, in the future, Dongxuan Star Realm will certainly be yours!] True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment replied.

[Indeed!]

Yukun Emperor is immensely pleased.

At times, loyalty is more important than ability.

But in front of a top existence like the Emperor, who has eyes like electricity, pretending to be loyal won’t work.

This opportunity given by Heavenly Punishment is perfect!

[I believe Yukun has already seen some of my methods.

If so, then please, Yukun, prepare to go to the Star Ruins as soon as possible, and capture this Viscount alive for me!

When that time comes, I assure Yukun a hundred percent chance of obtaining the governance rights of Dongxuan Star Realm!] True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment said.

[If Heavenly Punishment says a hundred percent, then it must be a hundred percent!

I trust it!

I will sort out present matters, prepare briefly, then take a few subordinates and depart in about a month.]

[Good, I will arrange everything within the Star Ruins for you, Yukun!

Remember, I want them alive. At minimum, capture the Daoist Embryo!] True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment responded.

[Rest assured, Heavenly Punishment, once I make a move, success is certain!]

*****

In front of the main hall of the Star Island Commander Mansion in the Tongxuan Battle Zone, Xu Jin, who had come from enlightenment in the Wordless Heavenly Stele Hall, was quietly waiting to be summoned by Commander Kongyuan Emperor.

This is considered a military order, so after finishing enlightenment, he came over.

He only waited for 15 minutes, and after a group of True Monarch officers left the hall, an ethereal voice suddenly entered Xu Jin’s mind, "Xu Jin, come in."

The voice was mysterious and elusive, even Xu Jin couldn’t pinpoint the source of the voice.

Xu Jin silently bowed his hands and then briskly stepped into the hall, from afar spotting Kongyuan Emperor’s back and hurriedly bowing to greet.

"Xu Jin, how was the harvest from studying the Wordless Heavenly Stele?" Kongyuan Emperor stood with his hands behind his back.

"Reporting to Commander, the harvest was quite good."

"What was the harvest?"

"Reporting to Commander, I successfully comprehended a Space Rule Dao Skill."

"Show it, directly use it on me!" Kongyuan Emperor instructed.

Xu Jin hesitated only for a moment, then instantly activated his Lifebound Suppressing Artifact Silver River with full power, but did not activate the Candou Platform!

In an instant, crisscrossing silver threads fell onto Kongyuan Emperor.

Three twists in succession!

But disappointingly for Xu Jin, not only did it not harm Kongyuan Emperor, even with almost full power of the Silver Thread Twist, it didn’t even touch the corner of Kongyuan Emperor’s clothes. Kongyuan Emperor hadn’t even used the Body Protective Starlight, and Xu Jin’s full-powered Silver Thread Twist just dissipated.

"Is the Emperor truly this strong?" Only for a moment, Xu Jin realized the immense gap between him and the Emperor power.

Previously, because Xu Jin had killed Eight Tribulation True Monarch Zou Shan and Seven Tribulation True Monarch Wuo Feng with full explosive power, he instinctively thought he could deal with Nine Tribulation True Monarch after a while, and after growing a bit more, he should have no problem staying alive before common emperors.

But now, this confidence was instantly shattered!

Of course, Kongyuan Emperor is incomparable by common emperors.

"Hmm, not bad. The bloodline rule Dao Skill Silver Thread Twist from the Silver Wing Clan is indeed very powerful!

You redeemed it using Miracle Merit to comprehend the Wordless Heavenly Stele, not a loss at all." Kongyuan True Monarch slowly turned around, but in Xu Jin’s eyes, he felt a sense of indescribable nihility.

It seemed Kongyuan True Monarch was right there, but yet gave a feeling of being omnipresent.

"I have battled with Silver Wing Clan True Monarch many times, feeling that this rule Dao Skill is practical and strong. I was fortunate to comprehend most of it from a piece of Four Tribulation True Monarch Blood Crystal, thus had the thought to complete it."

"Hmm, your strength must have some means of explosion. Without it, you couldn’t have slain a Four Tribulation True Monarch." Kongyuan Emperor inquired.

"High wisdom, Emperor."

Upon hearing, Kongyuan Emperor was slightly taken aback, then laughed, "With bravery and wisdom, and also a bit resilient, you boy are interesting, I have high hopes for you.

Previously, I heard people saying you dual cultivate Thunder and Space, this Commander didn’t believe it!

Today, seeing you, your space-related attainment surpasses mine in my youth!

This Commander major in space, and there’s a ’Kong’ character in the emperor title, space Dao is considered my strength.

How about it, any interest in becoming this Commander’s disciple?"

With these words, Xu Jin was instantly a bit dumbfounded, he completely didn’t expect Kongyuan Emperor would extend such an invitation!

To accept or to refuse?