The Heavenly Demon Emperor was truly strong. Just his aura alone made Jun Changxiao feel immense pressure. If they actually fought, the consequences would definitely be disastrous.
He’s strong, let him be strong—the clear breeze brushes the hills!
Though Dog Sheng’s heart was panicking like mad, his surface remained very calm, truly embodying an actor’s professional cultivation.
A trace of surprise first flashed through the Heavenly Demon Emperor’s eyes, then he smiled sinisterly and said, “This Emperor came this time intending to spar with Alliance Master Gu. I didn’t expect to fortuitously encounter the Eternal Sect’s Sect Master. This can also be considered fate between us.”
“Indeed, quite fateful.”
Don’t look at how Jun Dog Sheng kept smiling—inside he was roaring, “This guy didn’t come looking for trouble with me!”
Because of Gu Tianxing and Vice Alliance Master Peng’s speculation, Jun Changxiao had always believed the Heavenly Demon Emperor was coming to avenge his adopted son being tormented, so he had worried for several days. As it turned out… he had been overthinking it!
“Haha!”
The system was amused.
“Nephew.”
Gu Tianxing transmitted his voice, “Since he’s looking for me, leave quickly.”
The Heavenly Demon Emperor clearly wasn’t coming because of his adopted son being tormented, so he definitely wouldn’t involve Jun Changxiao.
The reality?
He had already made his entrance.
With two bookboys, playing the expert while strumming the zither.
The question was, how could he leave now?
Dog Sheng’s current situation was that he had acted pretentious in front of a top expert and was now riding the tiger, unable to dismount. So even with tears in his eyes, he had to continue the act.
“Sigh.”
Jun Changxiao shook his head and said, “In the Star System Finals, my sect’s disciples consecutively defeated your adopted son Ling Li. This seat thought you came this time to cause trouble for me.”
“This guy!”
Gu Tianxing was so angry his head was about to explode.
The Heavenly Demon Emperor had already stated he came to cause trouble for him. Yet he insisted on bringing up the topic that shouldn’t be mentioned—wasn’t this deliberately provoking the other party?
Indeed.
Jun Changxiao was trying to draw the fire.
Since he had already made his entrance anyway, and couldn’t possibly retreat, he might as well transfer all the trouble onto himself to relieve the pressure on Uncle Gu.
In the past, Jun Changxiao’s behavior would definitely have been labeled with the tag “no ability but loves courting death!”
Now?
Just two words—loyal!
For Uncle Gu, for Crossing Heaven Realm, for all living beings under heaven, Jun Changxiao was willing to face the towering giant with his frail body. This spirit… I really can’t continue making this up.
Sure enough.
The Heavenly Demon Emperor, who had intended to spar with Gu Tianxing, heard him mention the Star System Finals. Thinking of his adopted son’s failure to win the championship, anger gradually appeared in his eyes.
“Very good!”
Jun Changxiao thought darkly.
Only by staring at himself could he finish this performance.
But the heat seemed insufficient—needed to add more fuel.
“However.”
Jun Changxiao said, “To be honest, your adopted son is quite resilient. After being tormented by my sect’s disciples multiple times, he could still return alive.”
Gu Tianxing and Vice Alliance Master Peng and others collapsed.
Did this guy think the Heavenly Demon Emperor had a good temper? To dare use words to provoke him so recklessly?
“Oh, my apologies.”
Jun Changxiao continued, “Did I hurt your feelings?”
“Heh heh.”
The Heavenly Demon Emperor laughed once.
It sounded quite casual, but the towering demonic energy pervading the surrounding mountain peaks suddenly pressed over.
Jun Changxiao still sat in place, his hand still resting on the strings, but the surging demonic energy was like a flood of savage beasts washing over him wave after wave. The blood in his body violently boiled, and the defenses of his sea of consciousness and spirit trembled precariously.
“Pff!”
After a moment, he spat out a mouthful of blood.
“Sect Master!”
Xiao Zuiji exclaimed.
Ye Xingchen’s killing intent surged. He almost grabbed his weapon to charge over, but thinking that even the Sect Master couldn’t withstand it, going over himself would just be asking for abuse. So he could only repeatedly suppress his impulsive emotions.
When facing absolute strength, insisting on charging forward wasn’t being bold but being suicidal.
“Whoosh!”
Just then, the Heavenly Demon Emperor withdrew his demonic energy and smiled sinisterly, “To withstand this Emperor’s Heart Fox Power, you as Eternal Sect’s Sect Master do have some ability. No wonder you could cultivate so many outstanding disciples.”
“You flatter me.”
Jun Changxiao raised his sleeve to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth.
“This person is too strong.” The system said, “Host is absolutely no match.”
“…” Jun Changxiao said, “Both at Heavenly Mystery Realm, why is the gap so huge?”
“Nonsense.”
The system said, “How long has he been at breakthrough? How long has Host been at breakthrough? If stepping into Heavenly Mystery meant invincibility, that definitely wouldn’t be realistic.”
“Young fellow.”
The Heavenly Demon Emperor said lightly, “This Emperor came this time only to spar with Alliance Master Gu. I won’t pursue matters concerning the Star System Finals.”
“…”
Jun Changxiao howled inside, “He still didn’t take the bait?”
The Heavenly Demon Emperor continued, “The Star System Finals have been held for many sessions and already have well-established rules. When martial artists participate and lose, it’s simply that their skills are inferior. How could this Emperor quibble over an adopted son’s defeat?”
These words were flawless!
“As for the imaging formation…” The Heavenly Demon Emperor looked toward the mountain peak, at the formation hidden in the void, and said, “No need to activate it.”
Damn!
He actually discovered it!
Jun Changxiao dared to cosplay Zhuge Liang, dared to have disciples cosplay bookboys—he wasn’t singing the Empty Fort Strategy but had long ago ordered the Formation Hall to set up an imaging formation to capture the scene in real-time.
Against an expert of the Heavenly Demon Emperor’s level, direct confrontation might not work. If he came looking for trouble, he would question him in front of the imaging formation: since it was a sparring match, why hold grudges?
To put it bluntly.
Dog Sheng was gambling that the Heavenly Demon Emperor, concerned about his status, wouldn’t dare do anything too excessive in front of the imaging formation.
From the current situation, he had guessed correctly. But what he hadn’t guessed was that his lines were stolen in advance by that fellow.
This created a feeling that not only did he care about status, but he also appeared very magnanimous, instead making Dog Sheng seem like judging a gentleman’s heart with a petty person’s mind.
“An expert!”
Jun Changxiao thought darkly, “An expert of unprecedented caliber!”
He didn’t believe the other party was magnanimous. Deliberately making him vomit blood in private was proof. But doing one thing behind the scenes and another in front of people—a total cunning fox.
The pressure.
Was somewhat great!
“Alliance Master Gu.” The Heavenly Demon Emperor looked toward the Star Sea Alliance and said, “In the entire Azure Cloud Star System, you’re also a significant figure. This Emperor personally visited today—can you give me some face and have a little spar?”
“Just a simple spar?” Gu Tianxing said in a heavy voice.
The Heavenly Demon Emperor said, “If this Emperor happens to win, your Crossing Heaven Realm can consider submitting to this Emperor.”
“…”
The expressions of Gu Tianxing and others all changed.
They finally understood the Heavenly Demon Emperor’s true purpose in personally visiting—to openly and brazenly annex Crossing Heaven Realm!
“They all say the Heavenly Demon Emperor has ambitions to rule the upper universe. Seeing him today, he truly lives up to his reputation.” Gu Tianxing said.
The Heavenly Demon Emperor smiled and said, “Since the upper universe was born until now, who knows how many years have passed. The development of living beings is too casual, and their thinking is too rigid. It’s time for someone to guide them toward prosperity.”
“And I.”
“Am that guiding person.”
The last few words were spoken very proudly, as if he were the chosen one!
Gu Tianxing said, “A spar, I’ll accompany you to the end. But submitting to you, Heavenly Demon Emperor? Forget it.”
“Is Alliance Master Gu going to refuse?”
The Heavenly Demon Emperor’s eyes became increasingly sinister, completely losing the magnanimity he had when conversing with Jun Changxiao earlier, as if he would tear off his sheep’s clothing at any moment.
“My apologies.”
At this moment, Jun Changxiao couldn’t help but speak up.
“Swoosh!”
The Heavenly Demon Emperor raised his hand. Towering demonic energy gathered in his palm as he said coldly, “This Emperor is conversing with Alliance Master Gu. Irrelevant people should not interrupt.”
“Whoosh—” Pitch-black energy suddenly shot forth, its powerful momentum tearing through space. Its terrifying degree made Jun Changxiao’s pupils contract, and he cried out in his heart, “The end, scatter flowers!”
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