Chapter 1393: Encountering Wolves Again

Seeing Wei Donghai's nervous demeanor, Yi Feng couldn't help but feel both amused and exasperated as he nodded in response.

"Brother Wei, we're friends. There's no need for such formalities. Let's continue to address each other as brothers, just like before."

Although he was reluctant to admit it, Yi Feng had come to terms with reality. Even the Star Lord was no match for him, so it was only natural that his old friends would feel a greater sense of awe and nervousness around him. Unconsciously, a gap had formed between them that was difficult to bridge.

It's lonely at the top.

Wei Donghai nodded upon hearing this, his expression still filled with reverence.

"Yes, yes..."

Standing quietly by the side, his heart was a mix of emotions—natural reverence, as well as indescribable excitement and pride.

At this moment, he finally understood just how formidable Yi Feng was.

This senior, who could effortlessly defeat even the Star Lord, was without exaggeration the strongest person in the entire galaxy, unrivaled in the present era!

To have any connection with such a senior, let alone a close friendship, was an honor he could never have dreamed of. Thinking back to the divine sword Yi Feng had once bestowed upon him, Wei Donghai felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude.

What moved him even more was that despite his immense power, Yi Feng remained humble in his daily life and still possessed a compassionate heart, willing to save others in times of crisis. In terms of virtue and demeanor, he far surpassed the Star Lord by a thousandfold!

If only Yi Feng were the Star Lord, how wonderful that would be!

This thought flashed through Wei Donghai's mind, and he couldn't help but sigh repeatedly.

Glancing back quietly, he saw Long Tian in the distance, nervously meditating and looking rather disheveled. This sight made Wei Donghai feel a mix of pity and doubt.

After a few moments of contemplation, he approached Yi Feng and whispered respectfully.

"Brother Yi..."

"Although the Star Lord has verbally agreed to this matter, he may not truly be willing to go. If you don't mind, I would like to accompany you to Yuan Star. Even though my cultivation is weak, I will do my utmost to assist you, to prevent any future calamities on Yuan Star that could threaten the entire galaxy!"

Hearing this, Yi Feng felt deeply gratified.

This attitude from Brother Wei was what a true cultivator should embody. The greater one's abilities, the greater one's responsibilities. Without a sense of righteousness and concern for all living beings, how could one be worthy of holding a high position?

This also reminded Yi Feng.

Given the Star Lord's selfish remarks, it was indeed possible that he might just go through the motions without truly acting.

With this in mind, Yi Feng turned his gaze toward Long Tian, who was sitting cross-legged in the distance, and spoke sternly.

"He wouldn't dare!"

"If he goes back on his word regarding Yuan Star, I'll make sure he regrets it!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Long Tian shuddered and quickly stood up, stepping forward with a respectful bow.

"Please rest assured, sir!"

"As the lord of this galaxy, I always keep my word. Since I have agreed to go to Yuan Star, I will definitely save all living beings there!"

His serious demeanor was a stark contrast to before, leaving Wei Donghai blinking in disbelief.

Yi Feng, however, wasn't immediately convinced and continued to probe.

"Are you really going to Yuan Star?"

Long Tian's expression grew even more solemn, as if he were a paragon of righteousness.

"I, Long Tian, hereby swear an oath to the heavens that I will go to Yuan Star!"

With that, he tore open a rift in space and stepped into it with steady steps. His resolute figure seemed to exude a sense of unwavering determination, full of responsibility!

Watching the spatial ripples dissipate, Yi Feng finally relaxed and let out a sigh of relief, as if witnessing a prodigal son's return, his eyes filled with a faint sense of satisfaction.

In the vast expanse of the starry sea, a spatial ripple appeared.

Long Tian stepped out, looking around warily. Seeing that there were no other auras in the starry sky and no one following him, he finally let out a long breath, his eyes filled with resentment.

Clenching his fists, he gritted his teeth.

"Damn it!"

"Where did such a ruthless person come from, forcing me into such a situation? The humiliation I suffered today, I, Long Tian, will repay a hundredfold in the future!"

After cursing for a while, the anger in his heart still hadn't subsided.

It was truly frustrating.

Originally, his plan had been going smoothly, and even though there were some unexpected twists, he had handled them flawlessly. Who would have thought that this unfamiliar cultivator would be so unreasonable, using sheer strength to force him into submission?

This kind of bullying behavior was intolerable, but there was nothing he could do about it. No matter how well he understood human nature and the intricacies of relationships, in the face of absolute power, it was all useless!

For tens of thousands of years, Long Tian had never experienced such humiliation!

Bound by his heavenly oath, he had no choice but to head toward Yuan Star. After cursing for a long time, he finally managed to calm his mind.

After what felt like an eternity, the dazzling Yuan Star finally came into view, and a sly glint appeared in Long Tian's eyes.

"Haha..."

"Human surnamed Yi, even if your cultivation is strong, so what? I agreed to come to Yuan Star and made a heavenly oath, but I never said I would actually help those human ants!"

"In the end, I am still the more cunning one. Wisdom is the strongest weapon that transcends time. My demon race will eventually rule the entire universe!"

"You brute, you've been fooled by me after all. I will have the last laugh and become the true winner!"

"Strength without wisdom is worthless. No matter how strong your cultivation is, you can't keep an eye on me now!"

"Hahaha..."

Long Tian's laughter grew more and more maniacal, as if he were venting all the frustration he had just experienced.

At that moment, a Buddhist chant echoed around him, carrying an infinite amount of Dao power, traversing the starry sea and startling him into silence.

"Amitabha..."

Just a moment ago, there had been no aura, and now a voice was echoing in his ears!

This sudden change made Long Tian instinctively look around. After his earlier defeat, he was now even more cautious, not daring to be the slightest bit careless.

After a few moments of careful observation, he finally noticed a fat monk in luxurious robes walking across the starry sea, standing calmly before him with his hands clasped together, a greasy smile on his face.

"Benefactor."

"Since you have made a promise, how can you cheat and deceive? A single thought can lead to enlightenment, and a single thought can lead to demonhood. I hope you will choose wisely."

Thud!

Long Tian's heart sank upon hearing this, his eyes flashing with suspicion!

This monk had appeared out of nowhere, and even he hadn't been able to detect him. He was clearly no ordinary figure. What's more, the monk seemed to know about his earlier actions...

In an instant, Long Tian's eyes narrowed.

He scrutinized the fat monk.

Seeing that he appeared to be nothing more than a kind-hearted figure, his words urging people to do good, and far less intimidating than Yi Feng's violent demeanor, Long Tian didn't feel much pressure and gradually regained some confidence.

After all, he was a high-ranking member of the demon race!

Running into a powerful human was already an anomaly. Surely, he wouldn't also lose to some random monk, right?

The frustration from earlier and his current dissatisfaction boiled over, and Long Tian coldly waved his sleeve, shouting angrily.

"Stop pretending to be mysterious!"

"I don't care how you found out about what happened earlier, but don't think that just because I lost once, you can also act all high and mighty!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a gentle laughter rang out.

"In that case, this humble monk has no choice but to guide you toward goodness!"

With that, an open palm came crashing down like a mountain!

"Slap! Slap!"

Several crisp sounds echoed through the starry sea, and Long Tian felt stars spinning before his eyes!

He stumbled and crashed into a meteorite, struggling to steady himself, but he was already dizzy and couldn't see the monk's movements clearly.

Although these slaps weren't as powerful as the ones from before and didn't disfigure him, leaving only finger marks on his face, they still hurt enough to make Long Tian cry out in pain!

So brutal!

This attack was truly vicious and cruel, and the monk didn't even have the decency to give a warning before slapping him!

What kind of monk shows no mercy at all?!

"Ugh..."

Before he could even finish his gasp, the fat monk in luxurious robes was already standing before him with his hands clasped together.

"Benefactor."

"Do you now have the heart to do good? If you still lack any sense of enlightenment, this humble monk will have no choice but to guide you further."

Guide him further?!

What the hell?!

What kind of monk is this? Does he just kill people without a second thought?!

Long Tian was shocked. He looked up and saw the fat monk smiling at him, his plump face suddenly making Long Tian's heart race!

The aura of death was closing in.

Long Tian's throat tightened, and he felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

He had just escaped the tiger's mouth, and now he had run into a pack of wolves?

Are human cultivators all this ruthless nowadays?

What a nightmare!

After just a few moments of torment, Long Tian realized the gap between them and didn't dare to provoke the monk any further. Swallowing his pride, he quickly gritted his teeth and bowed.

"I... I will do good! I will go to Yuan Star!"

The fat monk, Chen Kunpeng, smiled kindly upon hearing this.

"Excellent, excellent."

"In that case, benefactor, you shall accompany this humble monk to Yuan Star. You must fulfill your promise and eradicate evil to protect the Dao!"

Hearing this, Long Tian jumped in fright, his eyes nearly welling up with tears.

"Eradicate evil... and protect the Dao?"

This is ridiculous!

As a high-ranking member of the demon race, how could he possibly attack his own kind? Before he could even achieve his grand ambitions, he was now being forced to eliminate himself? If the Totem Lord ever found out about this, he would be killed a thousand times over!

Long Tian's face turned pale with fear, and he was about to argue.

But when he looked up and saw the monk's kind smile, he felt a chill run down his spine, and his throat seemed to be filled with lead, unable to utter a single word.

After a few moments of staring, the pressure was overwhelming.

In his mind, only one thought kept repeating: if he refused now, something terrible would happen!

The more he thought about it, the more he trembled. Long Tian didn't dare to delay any longer.

After struggling to swallow a few times, he forced a smile and replied, looking more like he was crying than smiling.

"Let's go... eradicate evil and protect the Dao."