Chapter 1406: As Expected

"Pfft!!!"

Long Tian was sent flying by a single palm strike, spitting out a mist of blood as he crashed to the ground.

The terrifying force of the attack sent him hurtling like a cannonball, shattering several treasure walls before he collapsed in the ruins, barely clinging to life.

In the blink of an eye, Long Tian had been defeated. Despite his desperate struggle to rise, his injuries were too severe. He could only prop himself up with trembling arms, his eyes wide with fear.

In his blurred vision, the distant figures of several white-haired individuals stood still, their auras growing even more oppressive. The sight filled him with dread, cold sweat dripping from his forehead.

With just a few glances, Long Tian's breathing became increasingly labored.

"Huff, huff..."

After a brief moment of sensing his condition, he realized that both his meridians and soul had suffered severe damage. Panic and shock surged within him.

That palm strike had been overwhelmingly powerful!

He hadn't even seen the attack coming before he was utterly defeated. The gap in strength was simply unimaginable!

How could there be such a powerful existence among human cultivators?

Who were they exactly?

They had no prior enmity, yet the other party had immediately resorted to a lethal strike upon meeting. Their actions were domineering, to the point that even the great figures of the demon race might not be so ruthless.

Why had he provoked these mysterious and terrifying human monsters?

Could it be that his true identity had been exposed?

A flood of doubts and fears surged in Long Tian's heart, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.

In his vision, the terrifying figures began to move, advancing like towering mountains. Their overwhelming pressure made it hard for him to breathe. Despite the countless schemes in his mind, none of them were of any use at this moment.

An unprecedented sense of helplessness erupted in his heart.

"Swish, swish..."

The sound of footsteps drew closer, like the drumbeats of death.

Long Tian's throat tightened in fear. He finally understood that in the face of absolute power, all schemes were meaningless. The pride he once held as a demon race prodigy was shattered in this moment.

At this very moment, Long Tian felt incredibly small!

As death loomed, he desperately tried to crawl backward, but it felt as if all his cultivation had been drained. He couldn't move an inch!

Panic intensified.

Long Tian's mind went blank, his face as pale as paper. All he could do was instinctively tremble and cry out for help!

"Help..."

"Help me!"

Even as his trembling voice echoed, the white-haired old monsters showed no signs of stopping.

Witnessing Long Tian's pitiful state, the ancient giants' expressions grew even colder, their eyes filled with disdain as if they were looking at a disgusting insect.

The demon race had always been repulsive, from ancient times to the present.

The more he screamed in agony, the more his hypocritical mask would be torn away, revealing the truth to the ignorant younger generation of Yunxing. At the same time, it would serve as a demonstration of power for these ancient predecessors.

Today, they would see just how capable the current leaders of Yunxing were!

The figures stood with their hands behind their backs, calmly watching Long Tian's desperate cries. Their eyes were calm, exuding an air of absolute confidence as if they controlled the heavens and the earth.

As expected.

Their confidence was justified. In just a few moments, four figures suddenly appeared before them!

"Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Seeing the Star God Guards blocking the way, a faint glimmer of hope appeared in Long Tian's eyes, though his expression remained complex, torn between joy and sorrow.

At this moment, he felt as if he couldn't distinguish reality from illusion, as if he truly was the ruler of Yunxing.

Whether it was due to being too immersed in the act or some hallucination, Long Tian placed all his hopes on the Star God Guards and shouted out impulsively!

"Quick! Drive these thieves away and save your Star Lord!"

His choked voice echoed around the ruins, filled with desperation and urgency.

However, the ancient giants standing with their hands behind their backs had long since dismissed Long Tian. A single palm strike had decided the outcome. He was nothing more than a demonic scum, as they had expected. His cries fell on deaf ears.

Even the appearance of the Star God Guards didn't surprise them.

Although they were only projections, they still possessed sufficient strength. In an instant, they saw through the cultivation levels of the four Star God Guards, a hint of pity flashing in their eyes.

"Are you the current leaders of Yunxing?"

"Only at the early stage of the Heavenly Transformation Realm?"

"Somewhat decent cultivation, but still nothing more than slightly larger ants. Yunxing has indeed declined, far from its former glory."

...

Their words were filled with arrogance, their overwhelming aura continuously spreading.

"Whoosh!"

In an instant, a fierce wind swept through the ruined Star Lord's mansion, making it impossible for ordinary people to stand within a hundred miles. Long Tian, already severely injured, was immediately knocked unconscious!

The four "Star God Guards" also grew more serious, though their hearts were filled with doubt.

Leaders of Yunxing?

Yunxing's decline?

These old men who had suddenly appeared did have some cultivation, comparable to the vegetable-selling aunties next door.

But...

They seemed to be out of their minds, spouting nonsense...

The four men were completely baffled, unsure how to respond.

They were just here to help the Star Lord with his schemes, simply trying to make a living on Shadow Island. Over the years, they had achieved nothing. If it weren't for following orders, who would come here pretending to be Star God Guards and act in this play?

Out of nowhere, they had been labeled as leaders of Yunxing.

If this got back to Shadow Island, they would be laughed out of town.

How embarrassing!

As the four men stood there in confusion, the white-haired old man opposite them spoke with an air of authority, exuding the aura of a supreme ruler, his tone leaving no room for doubt!

"Enough."

"For you juniors to have some cultivation is already commendable. Out of consideration for our shared humanity, I will offer you some advice. This Star Lord is not of our race. If you repent and follow us in ruling Yunxing, kill this man, and it will count as atonement for your past mistakes!"

"Otherwise, death is your only path!"

Hearing this, the four men's eyes lit up with understanding.

So...

These old men knew Long Tian was a demon, and they wanted them to kill him. They were here to ruin the show!

If the main character died, how could the play continue?

Not only were they causing trouble, but they also dared to talk about ruling Yunxing?

How audacious!

These old men, who had never seen the world, were brimming with confidence.

The Star God Guards rolled their eyes in unison and immediately shouted back coldly!

"Such insolence!"

"How dare you slander our Star Lord of Yunxing? Your crimes are unforgivable!"

Despite possibly being outmatched in cultivation, they charged forward without fear, their acting and气势 reaching new heights!

Each of the four unleashed their cultivation. One formed hand seals, another activated a rope at his waist, and yet another formed claw-like hands, all launching fierce attacks!

"Great Capture Technique!"

"Take this unsolvable knot!"

"Try my perverted hand!"

...

A series of bizarre and crude attacks followed, their names too vulgar to repeat. At a glance, it looked like a chaotic mess of demons and monsters, causing the old men's faces to darken!

What is this nonsense?!

The so-called elites of Yunxing can't even use proper martial techniques?!

They truly are hopeless!

Is this what the current leaders of Yunxing are like?

Jiang Yuan, the leader of the group, frowned slightly and closed his eyes, no longer speaking.

In contrast, the old man on the left had a colder expression. Without much thought, he signaled the others to attack!

"Gentlemen."

"Since these fools don't know their place, let's use them to establish our authority. Then we'll kill that demonic scum and announce it to the world as a warning to all!"

His voice resonated with power.

The four projections also unleashed their cultivation. A terrifying ancient force swept across the land, covering thousands of miles in an instant. The combined attack was overwhelmingly powerful, and within moments, the four Star God Guards were knocked to the ground!

The difference in strength was clear.

Everything had gone as expected.

As the ruins filled with dust and debris, the Star God Guards proved to be no match. The four projections looked on with pride, stepping forward with their hands behind their backs, their auras dominating the heavens and the earth.

At that moment.

A portly figure quietly appeared, standing between the two sides.

"Swish..."

With a stubbly beard, an oily smile, and a faintly amused expression, the man wore coarse clothes and a hemp rope belt. He didn't look like a master at all, yet he had appeared silently at such a critical moment.

The scene was undeniably eerie.

Instantly, the atmosphere grew tense, filled with a sense of gravity!

The four projections halted, their gazes now more serious. Their demeanor and expressions had subtly changed.

Several feet behind them.

The ancient giant Jiang Yuan remained expressionless, having been meditating for some time. Despite the chaotic energy and dust swirling around, not a speck touched his robe, as if everything before him was mere child's play, unworthy of his attention.

Only now.

This profound ancient sage slowly opened his eyes, glancing at Porky Rong's appearance. A confident smile flickered in his eyes.

"Appearing at the last moment shows a commendable state of mind."

"As I expected, you must be the true contemporary leader of Yunxing, am I right?"