The Heavenly Demon Emperor’s several hundred thousand troops were annihilated, dozens of warships taken away—this was something the Qingyin Realm’s surviving warriors never imagined.
“Eternal Sect…”
A powerhouse cupped his hands toward the direction where the Eternal Vessel disappeared: “Great kindness requires no thanks!”
They’d prepared themselves to sacrifice for their homeland, never imagining that in this critical moment they’d be rescued. The rescuers were actually the sect whose many disciples advanced to the Universal Sacred War finals!
“We’re saved!”
“The invaders were completely annihilated!”
“It’s the Eternal Sect, the Eternal Sect saved us!”
Within the realm, warriors spread the news excitedly, celebrating joyfully, engraving this tremendous debt of gratitude in their hearts.
“Ding! Congratulations to host for saving the Qingyin Realm, making its beings grateful. This符合 main quest domination category parameters. Completion progress 5%!”
“…”
Jun Changxiao sitting in the cockpit was astonished.
Rescuing one realm about to be suppressed by the Heavenly Demon Emperor actually gave 3% completion—truly unexpected.
“Sigh.”
The system said, “Looks like the host must oppose the Heavenly Demon Emperor to the end.”
“Correct.”
Jun Changxiao agreed.
The Heavenly Demon Emperor targeted many realms.
Today he helped the Qingyin Realm—did this mean helping other victimized realms could similarly obtain completion percentage?
Previously he speculated resolving the Heavenly Demon Emperor could complete the main quest. Now it seemed certain that just stopping his military expansion should sufficiently complete it.
Jun Changxiao clasped his ten fingers together, his gaze cold: “He and I must have one life, one death.”
“I think.”
The system said, “Host should care more about how to escape.”
Annihilating the Heavenly Demon Emperor’s subordinates this time would definitely thoroughly enrage him. Endless pursuit afterward would be very normal.
“I have the Eternal Realm.”
Jun Changxiao said proudly, “What can he do to me?”
This was Dog Leftover’s only current point worth bragging about—at least hiding wouldn’t get him found.
“Just afraid.”
The system said, “It’ll implicate the Crossing Heaven Realm.”
“…”
Jun Changxiao clenched his fist.
He wasn’t worried about being pursued by the Heavenly Demon Emperor—worst case, he’d hide in the Eternal Realm until strong enough to battle him. But outside there were still Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu.
“Got a solution.”
Jun Changxiao said, “Go play guerrilla warfare with the Heavenly Demon Emperor!”
Hiding wasn’t the answer. He must work hard to show presence, thereby drawing more fury onto himself, making the other unable to spare time for other things, like… finding those subordinates suppressing other realms.
“That’s somewhat dangerous.” The system disagreed, because constantly appearing and conflicting with him would eventually slip up.
“Is there any better solution?”
“Seems not.”
“So, can only gamble once.”
Jun Changxiao decided—within limited time, he’d cause as much trouble as possible for the Heavenly Demon Emperor, at least not letting him act with impunity in the Cangcloud Galaxy.
“Right!”
The system said, “Host can find the Guixu Sword Saint!”
“Forget it.”
Jun Changxiao shook his head: “I don’t want to bring disaster to others.”
From exchanging with Uncle Gu, he learned the Guixu Sword Saint was very strong, an old veteran in the Cangcloud Galaxy, but might not be able to contend with the Heavenly Demon Emperor. Finding him would mean bringing trouble.
In unimportant matters, Dog Leftover could find scapegoats, but in major issues of right and wrong, he definitely wouldn’t implicate the innocent. This was his bottom line as a person.
Moreover.
Zhou Hong still needed to cultivate wholeheartedly.
Although he’d made an enemy of the Heavenly Demon Emperor, Jun Changxiao would still participate in the Universal Sacred War—perhaps it also connected to dominating the universe.
“Sect Master.”
Shangguan Xinyao said, “Another fleet discovered!”
Jun Changxiao looked at the starry sky map. Light points appeared in more distant regions.
“Go.”
Jun Changxiao ordered, “Follow them!”
Since he’d already annihilated one fleet, he didn’t mind annihilating a few more.
…
“How did Old Seven’s fleet disappear without reason?”
“Surely misfortune!”
In the main warship numbered ‘Six,’ the fleet commander with sinister expression said in a deep voice, “Quickly report to the Heavenly Demon Emperor.”
The Heavenly Demon Emperor issued many declarations of war. Many realms refused submission, so quite a few fleets came to punish them. Henceforth they’ll be described by numbers.
For instance, the main warship Jun Changxiao previously annihilated was Fleet Seven.
Previously Fleet Seven, now Qianqian Vessel, because the formation system had been cracked by Elder Taixuan, even the exterior repainted.
Many warships were sent inside. They would be cracked one by one next, then named after disciples, like Qingyang Vessel, Zuiji Vessel.
Jun Changxiao wasn’t worried about naming—worried whether he could rob more warships!
Very soon.
He felt relieved!
Because approaching that light point cluster, he saw dozens more warships. Whether in specifications or quality, they were no weaker than his Eternal Vessel.
Liu Sinan said, “More Heavenly Demon Emperor subordinates.”
“Therefore.”
Jun Changxiao clasped his ten fingers together, his gaze fervent: “Rob them all.”
Since he was already in a fight to the death with the Heavenly Demon Emperor, nakedly expressing his robbery intentions didn’t matter!
…
“Beep!”
“Beep!”
In War Cavalry Hall, alarms sounded.
“Swish! Swish!”
Members rushed from dormitories, leaping into their respective mechas.
They’d just received orders to enter combat readiness.
“Sigh.”
Coincidentally, Mao Xiaodao was cleaning War Cavalry Hall’s toilet. Seeing fellow disciples mobilizing again, he said enviously, “I also want to enter battle.”
“…”
Jing Zhixiao remained silent.
He didn’t show desire to fight, but his blood was burning internally, wishing he could rush to Mecha 66.
“Jing Zhixiao!”
Just then, Zhong Yi called out.
“Present!”
From habitual behavior, Jing Zhixiao straightened his body in salute, the manure bucket he was holding fell, splashing Mao Xiaodao.
“Sect Master has ordered!”
Zhong Yi said, “You will pilot Mecha 66 into battle!”
“Buzz!”
This sentence exploded like thunder in Jing Zhixiao’s sea of consciousness, making him involuntarily tremble as tears gradually gathered in his eyes.
While cleaning toilets, he’d always kept mechas in his heart. Even before sleeping, he’d simulate flight postures. Today… he finally waited for the sect master’s summons again!
“What are you spacing out for!”
Zhong Yi shouted, “Move quickly!”
“Yes!”
Jing Zhixiao wiped away tears, rushing toward Mecha 66 in blooming joy, rushing toward his beloved that he dreamed about day and night.
“Senior Brother!”
Behind him, Mao Xiaodao waved shouting, “The time to prove yourself has come—don’t disappoint everyone!”
This was a very pungent yet very flavorful encouragement.
…
“Click!”
The mecha cabin doors slowly merged. The long-missed feeling filled Jing Zhixiao’s sea of consciousness, making him involuntarily close his eyes. His soul seemed about to sublimate.
“Pilot 66, respond if you hear.”
“Pilot 66, respond if you hear.”
The voice from command kept repeating calls.
“This kid!”
Tao Yuan said, “Why isn’t he responding!”
“Swish!”
Just then, Jing Zhixiao—who seemed to roam the universe yet seemed to merge as one with the mecha—opened his eyes, hands resting on the flowing light formation, using mental intent to call up densely packed mecha data.
“Air pressure normal!”
“Energy normal!”
“Temperature normal!”
“Mode normal!”
“All values normal!”
“Mecha Pilot 66 Jing Zhixiao, requests to enter battle!”
When the final four words were spoken, Jing Zhixiao’s blood burned to the extreme, perfectly displaying an excellent mecha pilot’s professional quality.
“Take off!”
Tao Yuan immediately ordered.
Jing Zhixiao’s right hand rapidly moved on the flowing light formation, like a top racing driver shifting gears.
“Swoosh!”
Instantly, Mecha 66’s tail wings sprayed radiance, transforming into flowing light rushing from the runway, merging into endless firmament. Through the screen reflection, one could see his excited, exhilarated face.
I!
Mecha Pilot 66 Jing Zhixiao has arrived!
…
“BOOM—”
In cosmic starry sky, after intense slaughter, the Heavenly Demon Emperor’s Fleet Six’s final wave of soldiers was killed. Brilliant radiance dispersed darkness while also announcing battle’s end.
This campaign.
Fleet Six’s commander was annihilated by Jun Changxiao. Over a hundred thousand soldiers had death without life. Twenty warships were confiscated.
Eternal Sect won a great victory!
“Sect Master.”
After battle settlement, Li Qingyang said, “Several hundred mechas damaged, need repairs, but… Senior Brother Jing’s piloted Mecha 66 self-destructed.”
“No!”
Jing Zhixiao was dragged out of the great hall by several disciples, roaring, “The mecha maintenance wasn’t done well! It malfunctioned midway! In the critical moment I could only choose self-detonation! It’s not my operational problem! Sect Master! Let me explain! Let me explain!”