Chapter 1381: Return

Yi Feng sat frozen in shock, struggling to believe what he had just heard. Yunxing, the strongest star? He had always been told it was just an ordinary star. It felt like a colossal joke.

The more he thought about it, the harder it was to accept.

He raised his eyes, his voice filled with doubt.

“Impossible.”

“How could Yunxing be the Boundary Star? Are you lying to me?”

Whoosh!

As soon as he spoke, an overwhelming aura surged forth. Even Gu Daofang, the lord of a subsidiary star, was shaken to his core, his body stiffening in fear.

He quickly bowed, his demeanor even more respectful and submissive than before.

“Senior, please understand!”

“Yunxing is indeed the Boundary Star. This is absolutely true. How would I dare to spout nonsense?”

Seeing the old man with the beard on the verge of tears, Yi Feng still wasn’t convinced. He continued to stare intently, his voice low and heavy.

“If Yunxing is the Boundary Star, how could it be in such a state? The Boundary Star is supposed to be the strongest, the most prosperous. It couldn’t possibly be so barren and unknown.”

“Tell me the truth. What’s really going on?”

So barren?

These words struck Gu Daofang like a hammer. He realized that Senior Yi must have been to Yunxing before. But the overwhelming pressure bearing down on him left him no room to think. He could barely stand straight.

Bowing even lower, Gu Daofang hurriedly explained everything he knew.

“Senior, please understand…”

“Yunxing has been a sacred land since ancient times. It is indeed the strongest place in our star domain. All the great powers know this. I wouldn’t dare to deceive you. As for the title of Boundary Star, it’s true that it’s not an ancient designation, but it’s still a fact.”

“A hundred thousand years ago, a great battle took place in the starry skies near Yunxing. A terrifying barrier emerged, sealing off the inside from the outside. Even the ancient star paths were destroyed by an unimaginable force. No one knows the reason. Even the great powers who were fortunate enough to participate in the battle have remained silent about it. Since then, Yunxing has been designated as the new Boundary Star.”

“As for why Yunxing has become so barren, I truly don’t know. Logically, Yunxing was already incredibly powerful. After being designated as the Boundary Star, it should have been blessed with the power of the heavens. But it seems to have lost its former glory. It’s truly strange…”

“This is all I know, Senior. Please, you must believe me!”

By the end, Gu Daofang was practically prostrating himself, his hands clasped together almost touching the ground.

Seeing his sincere and urgent demeanor, and the fact that his words aligned with what Yi Feng had heard before, Yi Feng could no longer harbor doubts. Long ago, he had heard of the so-called starry sky war, and the ancient corridor had indeed been destroyed.

Different people were saying the same thing, all pointing to a mysterious past. Lies couldn’t be so perfectly consistent.

It seemed that everything Gu Daofang said was true—Yunxing really was the Boundary Star.

At this moment.

Yi Feng could only half-believe it.

Even though it was hard to accept, he had no evidence to refute it.

Seeing Gu Daofang almost kneeling on the ground, if he continued questioning, the old man might really start crying.

Yi Feng sighed softly and spoke in a comforting tone.

“I never thought Yunxing would be the Boundary Star.”

“I’ll take your word for it for now. Get up and sit down. If I go to Yunxing in the future, how should I find the Star Lord? Your business with Yuanxing should be reported to the Star Lord, right?”

As Yi Feng spoke, Gu Daofang finally dared to breathe a sigh of relief and stand up. But halfway through Yi Feng’s words, his body stiffened again, and an even more awkward expression appeared on his face.

“Senior, please forgive me…”

“This matter should indeed be reported to the Lord of Yunxing, the Boundary Star Lord of our star system. But my cultivation is too low. I wasn’t involved in the great war back then, and I’ve never been to Yunxing. I truly don’t know who that great figure is.”

Halfway through his explanation.

Gu Daofang’s old face turned red with embarrassment. He quickly tried to flatter Yi Feng to ease his shame.

“It’s truly my incompetence. I beg for your forgiveness, Senior.”

“However, Senior, your cultivation is profound and unfathomable. I have no doubt that if you go to Yunxing, you will surely find the Star Lord!”

“This matter concerns the survival of all living beings. I can’t stay much longer. I can only shamelessly ask for your help, Senior. Please lend us your aid!”

His flattery was earnest, and his gestures and demeanor were extremely cautious.

But Yi Feng could only listen with a wry smile.

Today’s events were getting more and more absurd. His understanding of the world had been turned upside down, and now, after agreeing to help, he found out that the other party didn’t even know who to contact.

With such a half-baked request, how could he expect anyone to help?

What a talent.

But since he had already agreed, and Yunxing seemed to hold many secrets, he had no choice but to make the trip, both out of duty and curiosity.

Looking at the anxious and ashamed old man with the beard, Yi Feng shook his head in disappointment, then stood up and waved his sleeve, opening a rift in the void.

“Alright.”

“Since I’ve agreed to help, I’ll deliver the message. As for the people of Qinghe Town, don’t disturb them anymore. If there’s nothing else, bid farewell to everyone on my behalf and return to your Yuanxing.”

With those soft words, Gu Daofang quickly bowed in gratitude.

By the time he stood up to express his thanks, Yi Feng had already vanished. Only the fragrant tea on the table remained, filling the air with a refreshing aroma. The ordinary courtyard now exuded an air of profound mystery.

Even the lingering aura was so terrifying. The Senior’s cultivation was truly fearsome!

This was what it meant for a master to remain hidden.

“Thank you, Senior Yi, for your assistance. I will never forget this kindness!”

Gu Daofang bowed once more in reverence, then hurriedly left to carry out his orders. Soon, the people of Qinghe Town received rare treasures and opportunities, gazing up at the starry sky as it seemed to stretch endlessly into the heavens. The town buzzed with excitement.

Far away in the endless sea of stars.

Yi Feng rode on Manman, gradually picking up speed as they left Haixing behind. Suddenly, dark clouds of energy began to appear around them, as if they had been lying in wait.

At first, Yi Feng didn’t pay much attention, casually telling Manman to speed up. But then, more and more shadowy figures emerged, closing in on him from all directions.

It was like a swarm of annoying flies!

Yi Feng was already troubled by the revelations about Yunxing, his mind in disarray. Now, with this nuisance, his long-maintained calm was shattered, replaced by irritation.

Finally, for the first time in a long while, he lost his temper.

“Clang!”

With a resonant hum, his great sword appeared in his hand!

Several streaks of sword light shot out like meteors, and the shadowy figures in the starry sea disintegrated like smoke!

With a single move, they were annihilated, without any resistance.

Even so, Yi Feng couldn’t calm the frustration in his heart. Riding on Manman, he chased after the remaining shadows, cutting them down until none were left. Only then did he take a deep breath and sheathe his sword.

“Haa…”

“It seems these are the shadows Gu Daofang mentioned. They do seem to have some significance. We’ve just left, and they’re already haunting us.”

Manman blew a few bubbles, wagging its antennae obediently.

“Bulu bulu…”

Seeing that there were no more tails following them, Yi Feng pointed ahead and gave the order.

“Destination: Yunxing. Full speed ahead!”

As soon as the words left his mouth, a streak of light shot across the star system, and in the blink of an eye, they landed atop a green mountain peak!

Looking at the familiar yet ordinary scenery, and feeling the thin spiritual energy in the air—almost identical to Qinghe Town—a sense of long-lost familiarity washed over him.

Yi Feng gazed at the endless mountains and forests, still struggling to believe that this place could be the Boundary Star. A subtle sense of unfamiliarity lingered, and his eyes revealed an indescribable melancholy.

“Finally, we’re back…”

“But where do we even begin to look for the Lord of Yunxing?”