Chapter 1391: Long Tians Cunning

The punch was as fierce as the blazing sun, as swift as a thunderbolt!

The incoming punch was truly terrifying. Long Tian's expression changed drastically, but before he could react, he was engulfed by the roaring force of the punch!

"Boom!"

A sonic explosion echoed across the heavens and earth!

Long Tian was sent flying by the punch, shooting into the endless sea of sand like a cannonball. The sand surged and rolled away, as if an invisible giant sword had cleaved through it, leaving a deep, shocking trench in its wake.

"Boom!!!"

The trench's waves continued to spread into the distance, leaving Wei Donghai utterly dumbfounded.

Everything had happened too suddenly.

The Star Lord, who had always been revered, had been sent flying by a single punch, without even a chance to fight back. Even witnessing it firsthand, it was hard to believe such a terrifying scene. The shock in his eyes grew with each passing moment.

He stood there, stunned, for several breaths.

His legs felt weak, and his mind couldn't process what had just happened.

Yi Feng, who had thrown the punch, also stood there in a daze.

Even though he had experienced several failures and had mentally prepared himself, he never expected the Star Lord to be so weak, unable to withstand even a single punch...

As he watched his best hope for death being buried under the sand, a familiar sense of foreboding crept over him. His mood became incredibly complicated, and he could only subconsciously start praying.

"Star Lord, you must hold on. Don't let this one punch defeat you. Otherwise, who else can I count on?"

After a tense moment of staring into the distance, the surging sea of sand finally calmed down, and a figure shot out from the depths!

Yi Feng let out a slight sigh of relief and was about to strike again. But when he took a closer look, his eyes froze, and he stood rooted to the spot.

In his line of sight.

Long Tian, who had emerged from the sand, was disheveled and panting heavily in mid-air. It was clear that he had expended a great deal of energy and wouldn't recover anytime soon.

Before Yi Feng could ask anything.

Long Tian flew closer, stopping a few feet away, and spoke with a mix of caution and frustration.

"Your cultivation is profound. You've come from afar to humiliate me. What is your true intention?"

His voice was low and his tone grave, clearly suppressing his anger. At this moment, Long Tian no longer carried the air of a lofty expert or the demeanor of a Star Lord.

Seeing this, Wei Donghai, who was watching from a distance, was also stunned.

With just one punch.

The Star Lord had fallen from his pedestal, and it seemed he wasn't as invincible as everyone had believed.

Yi Feng felt an indescribable sense of disappointment. His last hope had vanished, and the idea of finding death through this encounter now seemed like an unrealistic fantasy.

Seeing the Star Lord's humiliated and angry gaze, Yi Feng also felt a pang of guilt and apologized for his excessive force.

"My apologies."

"I came with no ill intentions, nor did I mean to humiliate you. I simply got carried away and struck too hard. If I've offended you, I hope you can forgive me."

"As for my purpose in coming here, it's to inform you of the current situation on Yuan Star. I hope you can step in and save its people from their dire plight."

Hearing this, Long Tian's expression darkened slightly.

Realizing that the other party wasn't here to pick a fight, some of the pressure in his heart eased. Hearing about the situation on Yuan Star, he seized the opportunity to change the subject and mask his embarrassment.

"So that's it..."

"I am not a petty person, so there's no need for you to worry. However, what exactly is happening on Yuan Star?"

Although he tried to maintain the dignified air of a Star Lord and spoke magnanimously, the forced composure felt awkward. His tone and demeanor were no longer as natural as before.

Yi Feng didn't dwell on it and continued to relay the message.

"A few days ago, I happened to meet the Lord of Yuan Star. He mentioned that strange changes have been occurring on Yun Star recently, with many powerful auras appearing. He had sent people to inform you, but it seems they were all assassinated."

"The Lord of Yuan Star suspects that these powerful auras have malicious intentions and may threaten the very existence of Yuan Star. That's why he sought me out and asked me to deliver this message to you."

"Please, Star Lord, step in and save Yuan Star."

As these words were spoken.

Wei Donghai, who was listening from a distance, couldn't help but gasp in shock!

At this moment.

He realized that Brother Yi's strength had far surpassed his understanding. Not only was his cultivation above that of the Star Lord, but he could also traverse the starry seas, reaching unimaginable heights.

Hearing about the crisis on Yuan Star, he felt a wave of tension and fear, filled with dread for the unknown powerful auras. He quickly turned his gaze to the Star Lord.

However.

Under the watchful eyes of Yi Feng and Wei Donghai, Long Tian fell silent once more.

He knew the truth about Yuan Star better than anyone. It was a grand scheme orchestrated by the Demon Clan, involving many elites and countless efforts to bring Yuan Star under their control.

How could he possibly intervene in such a matter?

At this moment, facing Yi Feng, Long Tian felt torn.

As a high-ranking member of the Demon Clan, there was no way he could step in to save Yuan Star. At the same time, he was also posing as the Lord of Yun Star. If he refused to act, it would surely raise suspicions...

If that happened, the grand plan for Yun Star would undoubtedly be affected!

The more he thought about it, the more frustrated he became. Long Tian was so vexed he wanted to curse.

Everything had been going so smoothly.

Out of nowhere, this incredibly powerful human cultivator had appeared. Was the carefully laid plan going to be ruined by this man?

Feeling Yi Feng's suspicious gaze, Long Tian's heart sank.

This formidable enemy was someone he couldn't afford to provoke.

After that single punch, he knew all too well the vast gap between their strengths. This human cultivator was far beyond what he had ever encountered!

Outright refusal would likely lead to trouble.

In his moment of desperation.

Long Tian quickly came up with an excuse, coughing lightly as he spoke.

"Ahem..."

"Logically speaking, Yuan Star is under my jurisdiction, so it would be my duty to assist. However, my cultivation has not yet fully recovered. My top priority now is to gather the faith power of Yun Star."

Hearing this overly calm response, both Yi Feng and Wei Donghai were taken aback.

They hadn't expected the Star Lord to be so indifferent to the plight of Yuan Star.

Thinking back to the urgency of the Lord of Yuan Star and the friends he had made there, Yi Feng couldn't help but speak up again.

"Yuan Star is in grave danger. If you don't intervene, countless lives will be lost, and the casualties could be unimaginable."

Wei Donghai also stepped forward, cautiously cupping his fists and offering his advice.

"Star Lord, please consider this."

"Our Yun Star once stood proudly among the stars, with other planets as its vassals. Now that Yuan Star is on the brink of destruction, we should lend our aid. If those powerful auras grow stronger, they could pose a threat to Yun Star as well."

"If we lose Yuan Star, it could be a disaster for us in the future..."

His words were filled with reason, and Yi Feng nodded in agreement.

As fellow human cultivators, it was only right to help each other. Moreover, as the Star Lord, it was his duty to assist. Even Brother Wei understood the greater good. Someone in such a high position should naturally understand the stakes.

If it were his old friend Guo Jiannan from Yuan Star, he would have already set out to help.

Under Yi Feng's expectant gaze.

Long Tian, however, simply waved his sleeve and glanced at Wei Donghai with the cold detachment of a superior.

"Hmph, are you trying to teach me how to do my job?"

Even though Long Tian had just been defeated, the oppressive aura he exuded was still something Wei Donghai couldn't withstand. He immediately bowed his head and cupped his fists.

"I wouldn't dare..."

Before Wei Donghai could say another word, a cold voice cut him off.

"Even if Yuan Star has billions of lives, they are nothing more than ants. Their survival or destruction is of no consequence!"

"We who walk the path of cultivation should have long since transcended the concerns of life and death. I have cultivated for countless years. Do you think I don't understand the principles you speak of? But the affairs of Yuan Star cannot compare to my grand plan!"

"Once I gather enough faith power, I will lead our entire star system to stand proudly in the universe. That is the greater scheme. Everything else is trivial. Those who achieve great things cannot be bogged down by minor details. You should understand what is important. The small sacrifice of Yuan Star is necessary!"

"When Yun Star regains its former glory, we can compensate them later!"

His words were filled with reason, seemingly flawless.

Long Tian, after all, was no ordinary figure. As a genius of the Demon Clan, his cunning was unparalleled. He had quickly found the perfect excuse to mask his inability to intervene.

But his words were far too cold, and Wei Donghai's eyes widened in disbelief.

"This..."

He couldn't believe that the Star Lord could be so heartless, so different from the perfect image he had once held.

After a few moments of stunned silence, Wei Donghai's eyes filled with complex emotions. The reverence he had built up over the years began to crumble.

After a brief pause.

Yi Feng also frowned slightly, his voice carrying a chill as he asked.

"Star Lord, are you truly determined to sacrifice Yuan Star?"