The punch's might was like the blazing sun, as swift and fierce as rushing thunder!
The oncoming punch was truly terrifying. Long Tian's expression changed drastically. Before he could even react, he was submerged by the howling wind of the punch!
Bang!
A sonic boom resounded through heaven and earth!
Long Tian was sent flying by the punch, shooting out like a cannonball into the endless sea of sand. He churned up waves of sand as he went. The sand sea looked as if it had been cleaved open by an invisible giant sword, leaving behind a deep, shocking trench!
Boom!!!
The deep trench and waves of sand continued to spread into the distance. Wei Donghai was stunned speechless!
It all happened too suddenly.
To think that the Star Lord would be sent flying out of sight with a single punch, without even the strength to fight back. Even after witnessing it with his own eyes, it was hard to believe such a terrifying sight. The shock in his eyes surged wave after wave.
He stared blankly for several breaths of time.He only felt his entire body go soft, his brain completely unable to process what had happened.
Yi Feng, who threw the punch, also stood in place with a dumbfounded look.
Even though he had experienced several failures and was mentally prepared, he never expected the Star Lord to be so weak that he couldn't even withstand a single punch...
Seeing his best target for seeking death buried by the sand sea, he suddenly had a familiar bad premonition. His mood became incredibly complicated, and he could only subconsciously start praying.
Lord Star Lord, you must stand back up! Don't let this one punch defeat you, otherwise, who else can I count on!
He watched nervously for a long time.
The churning sand sea in the distance finally settled, and a figure shot out!
Yi Feng breathed a slight sigh of relief and wanted to strike again. But when he took a closer look, his eyes stiffened, and he froze on the spot.
In his line of sight.
Long Tian, who had darted out of the sand, had disheveled hair and a dirty face. He hung in the air, panting heavily. No matter how one looked at it, the toll on him was significant, and he probably wouldn't recover for a while.
Before Yi Feng could ask a question.
Long Tian flew to within a few dozen feet, staring at him with a face full of dread and speaking in a deep voice.
Your Excellency's cultivation is profound. What is your true intention in coming all this way just to humiliate me!
His voice was deep and his tone solemn. He was clearly flustered and exasperated, yet he had to suppress his anger and endure it. At this moment, Long Tian no longer possessed the demeanor of a transcendent expert, nor the airs of the Star Lord.
Seeing him like this, Wei Donghai in the distance stared with blank eyes.
Just one punch.
The Star Lord had fallen from his pedestal, as if he amounted to nothing more than this.
Yi Feng felt an unspeakable loneliness and lost all interest in attacking again. His last hope had vanished into nothingness; seeking death was already an impractical fantasy.
Seeing the Star Lord staring at him in shame and anger, he also felt some guilt and apologized for striking too heavily.
Sorry.
I came with absolutely no ill intent, much less any intention to humiliate you. I just had an itch to fight and struck a bit too hard. If I have offended you, I hope the Star Lord can forgive me.
As for the purpose of my visit, it is to convey the recent situation of the Yuan Star. I hope Lord Star Lord will go and save the myriad living beings from the abyss of suffering!
Hearing this, Long Tian's expression darkened slightly.
Hearing that the other party wasn't intentionally looking for trouble, the pressure in his heart dissipated somewhat. Upon clearly hearing about the Yuan Star, he took the opportunity to change the subject and cover up his embarrassment.
So that is how it is...
I am not a narrow-minded person either, so Your Excellency need not mind it. However, what exactly is this recent situation of the Yuan Star you speak of?
Although he tried hard to maintain the bearing of the Star Lord and spoke magnanimously, the forced broad-mindedness seemed very awkward at this moment. Whether in tone or demeanor, he lacked his earlier naturalness.
Yi Feng didn't think much of it and continued to relay the message truthfully.
A few days ago, I ran into the Yuan Star Lord by chance. He mentioned that the Yun Star has recently undergone abnormal changes and many tyrannical auras have appeared. He sent people to inform you, but it seems they were all assassinated by the enemy.
The Yuan Star Lord suspects that those tyrannical auras harbor evil intentions and might endanger the survival of the entire Yuan Star. That is why he found me and wanted me to deliver this message to you.
I implore Lord Star Lord to take action and save the Yuan Star.
After these words were spoken.
Wei Donghai in the distance secretly gasped!
At this moment.
He finally understood that Brother Yi was already stronger than he could comprehend. Not only was his cultivation above that of the Star Lord, but he could also gallop through the sea of stars, reaching an unimaginable level.
Hearing about the Yuan Star's peril, he felt a wave of tension and panic. Filled with dread toward the unknown tyrannical auras, he hurriedly looked toward the Star Lord.
However.
Under the gazes of Yi Feng and Wei Donghai, Long Tian fell silent once again.
He knew the truth about the Yuan Star better than anyone. That was a grand scheme set up by the Demon Race, utilizing many elites and expending countless efforts to reach the current situation where they were about to control the Yuan Star.
How could he possibly interfere in such a matter!
Facing Yi Feng right now, Long Tian suddenly felt a dilemma in his heart.
As a high-ranking member of the Demon Race, it was absolutely impossible for him to save the Yuan Star. But at the same time, he was masquerading as the Lord of the Yun Star. If he didn't agree to help, it would likely arouse suspicion...
If that happened, their grand plan for the Yun Star would definitely be affected!
The more he thought about it, the more conflicted he became. Long Tian felt so stifled that he wanted to curse.
Originally, everything was progressing smoothly.
Out of nowhere, why did such a powerful human cultivator pop up? Was their meticulously designed grand scheme going to be ruined by this person just like that?
Feeling the suspicious look in Yi Feng's eyes, Long Tian's heart sank.
He truly couldn't afford to provoke this formidable enemy.
After that punch just now, he clearly knew that the gap between him and the other party was massive. This human cultivator before him was strong beyond common sense!
Outright refusing would probably end badly!
Amidst extreme nervousness.
Long Tian had a sudden flash of wit, coughing softly as he came up with an excuse.
Ahem...
Logically speaking, the Yuan Star is a subsidiary star under my jurisdiction, so by all rights, I should lend a hand. However, my cultivation has not yet fully recovered. The most pressing matter right now is to gather the power of faith from the Yun Star.
Hearing these overly calm words, Yi Feng and Wei Donghai were stunned.
Neither of them expected that the Star Lord would refuse to save those in mortal danger.
Thinking of the Yuan Star Lord's urgency that day, and his familiar friends on the Yuan Star, Yi Feng couldn't help but speak up again.
The Yuan Star is in critical danger right now. If you do not go to the rescue, I fear countless living beings will be plunged into misery, and the casualties will be immeasurable.
Wei Donghai also couldn't help but step forward, cautiously cupping his fists to offer advice.
May Lord Star Lord see things clearly.
Our Yun Star once stood proudly in the star sea, with the other planets as our subordinates. Now that the Yuan Star is in imminent danger, we ought to mount a rescue. Otherwise, if those tyrannical auras grow too powerful, it will likely be detrimental to our Yun Star as well.
In the future, if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. I fear this bodes ill...
These words made a lot of sense, and Yi Feng nodded repeatedly in agreement.
As fellow human cultivators, they should naturally help each other. Furthermore, this Star Lord had a duty, and rescuing them was his obligation. Even Brother Wei understood this greater righteousness; someone in such a high position should naturally understand the stakes.
If it were his old brother Guo Jiannan, whom he had met on the Yuan Star, he would have probably set out to rescue them long ago.
Under Yi Feng's expectant gaze.
Long Tian merely flicked his sleeve lightly and glanced at Wei Donghai, his eyes revealing the indifference of a superior.
Hmph, are you trying to teach me how to do things?
Even though Long Tian had just been defeated, that terrifying pressure was still not something Wei Donghai could withstand. He was instantly frightened into bowing his head and cupping his fists.
"I wouldn't dare..."
Before Wei Donghai could utter a single word to defend himself, a cold voice had already drifted over.
"Even if the Yuan Star possesses billions of living beings, they are nothing but ants. Their survival or destruction is simply not worth mentioning!"
"We cultivators should have long seen through life and death. Having cultivated for countless eras, how could I not understand the reasoning behind your words? But how can the affairs of the Yuan Star be compared to my grand design?"
"As long as I gather enough power of faith, I will be able to lead the entire star system to stand proudly in the universe. This is the grand scheme of things; everything else is trivial. Those who achieve great deeds do not bother with trifles. You all should know how to prioritize. The minor sacrifice of the Yuan Star is necessary!"
"In the future, when my Yun Star regains its glory, a slight compensation will be enough!"
These reasons were stated with such conviction that they seemed absolutely flawless.
Long Tian was indeed worthy of being a genius of the Demon Race. His intellect and resourcefulness were by no means ordinary. He had quickly found the perfect excuse to cover up the awkward reality that he was unable to make a move.
However, these words were just too callous. Wei Donghai's eyes widened in shock as he listened.
"This..."
He could not believe that the Star Lord would be so cold-blooded, acting like a completely different person from the perfectly poised figure he once knew.
Staring blankly in silence for a few breaths, a complex light flickered in Wei Donghai's eyes. The deep reverence he had accumulated for him over these past days began to crumble and fade away.
After a brief silence.
Yi Feng also frowned slightly, his question laced with a chilling intent.
"Star Lord, are you truly resolved to sacrifice the Yuan Star?"