Chapter 1407: This Is Outrageous!

A deep, resonant sound echoed, drawing all eyes.

As Porky Rong made his appearance, the atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically. Hearing the ancient giant Jiang Yuan speak words of praise, the four ancestral projections couldn't help but take him more seriously.

After a few moments of tense standoff, the projections finally showed a hint of amusement.

"Mid-stage Heavenly Transformation in the Desolate Realm? Barely passable talent."

"Indeed, at this level of cultivation, the effects of resources and hard training are negligible. Talent is the key determinant of one's ultimate height. The slightest difference in cultivation level can reveal a chasm-like disparity in talent. This person's aptitude far surpasses those ants."

"If one wishes to condense a clone like us, the requirements for talent are even more stringent. Aside from this junior, who has a sliver of hope, there is no second person in the current Cloud Star who could achieve it."

"True. Cloud Star has declined to such an extent. How could he possibly find any resources to aid him? To reach this level purely on talent is truly remarkable."

"As Elder Jiang said, this person must undoubtedly be a high-ranking figure behind the scenes in this era."

After their commentary, the projections wore faint smiles.

Their subtle words and demeanor naturally exuded the superiority of ancient sages. No matter how impressive Porky Rong might be, in their eyes, he was still a greenhorn.

At best, he was barely worth their attention.

Although this attitude was irritating.

The Star God Guards dared not act arrogantly. After struggling to their feet, they approached Porky Rong and bowed with clasped fists, their eyes still showing a hint of wariness.

"My lord..."

Before they could finish, Porky Rong waved his hand dismissively.

"You may withdraw. I already know."

The butchers didn't dare say more and quickly retreated.

Porky Rong had been lurking nearby, observing everything, so there was no need for the shop's staff to report.

At this moment.

The two sides stood silently, facing each other. Porky Rong appeared calm, but his mood was somewhat complicated.

He truly hadn't expected that ancient sages still existed on Cloud Star and had inexplicably come to cause trouble. If not for the Fifth Miss's prior instructions, they would have ruined everything.

Watching these old men put on airs, Porky Rong felt helpless.

These people had come forward in the name of eradicating demons, which was well-intentioned, but they absolutely could not kill Long Tian. Otherwise, the entire act would fall apart.

They were, after all, ancient sages. Although their methods were flawed, they were acting for the greater good of Cloud Star. It was a case of good intentions leading to bad outcomes, so it was understandable. He couldn't afford to be rude or offend them.

This was a tricky situation that required careful handling.

If he mishandled it and angered these people, he wasn't afraid of a fight, but he worried that these old bones might not hold up. If they got injured, it would be a small loss for humanity.

After some contemplation.

Porky Rong decided to play along and test the waters.

"Indeed."

"I am the current high-ranking figure of Cloud Star."

"Esteemed seniors, today's events are all a misunderstanding. Could you, for the sake of this junior's face, leave for now? Another day, I will personally visit to express my gratitude."

As his words echoed.

Porky Rong nodded and bowed with clasped fists, exuding an aura of authority. Even though he was now just a butcher, the presence of the true ruler of Cloud Star seemed even more imposing than before.

Though dressed in simple clothes with sparse stubble, his demeanor was still noble, and his etiquette impeccable.

His appearance and bearing seemed mismatched, creating a strange sense of incongruity, yet at this moment, he radiated a dazzling brilliance, like a transcendent master revealing his true identity.

In that instant.

The four butchers watching from afar looked on with reverence, their tense moods easing slightly.

However.

After the perfect opening, the ancient projections suddenly turned hostile and began to berate him.

"Hmph!"

"With such cultivation, you still can't distinguish friend from foe, insisting on protecting a demon to become the Star Lord?"

"Face? You're just a junior with a bit of cultivation. In our presence, what face do you have to speak of?"

"When we severed the demonic path in the past, your ancestors hadn't even been born. How dare you, a mere junior, bargain with us here? Quickly kill the demonic fiend—that is your only choice!"

"Or do you want us to take action ourselves?!"

Their deep voices reverberated, and the projections glared with imposing might.

Jiang Yuan, who had been quietly observing, also furrowed his brow slightly.

These ancient beings had traversed the long river of time, their experience and cultivation terrifyingly profound. Their tempers were no small matter, and they brooked no defiance of their will.

It was as if their words were the absolute truth of the world.

With just a few sentences, the surrounding air grew several times colder!

Seeing this.

Porky Rong frowned slightly and had no choice but to try to explain.

"Esteemed seniors."

"This junior has no choice in this matter. It is of great importance, involving unimaginable karma. It is truly inconvenient to disclose everything now. I beg you to cease your actions. In the future, I will personally visit to explain everything!"

But as soon as he finished speaking.

The projections grew even angrier and began to curse!

"Nonsense!"

"We have lived through more than one era. What could you, a junior, possibly understand? Even in our long slumber, we know that Cloud Star is no longer as glorious as it once was. What karma could there be that even we would find unimaginable?"

"Such ridiculous words, and you dare to deceive us? Don't you see who stands before you?"

"In my opinion, it's precisely because of shady individuals like you that Cloud Star has declined, generation after generation!"

"A mere junior dares to defy us and protect a demon? This is outrageous, outrageous!"

"Given your eagerness to protect the demon, I suspect you've long harbored traitorous intentions?!"

As their curses thundered, their terrifying aura stirred the winds and clouds. The Star Lord's mansion was instantly flattened, and the entire Luo Hai City was buried in sand and rubble. Within a thousand miles, no one else could stand.

In the next moment, dark clouds gathered overhead, and lightning crackled!

"Boom!"

A thunderbolt as thick as a pillar struck down, carrying with it flying debris!

Porky Rong waved his hand, deflecting everything, but his expression grew grim.

These old seniors were proving difficult to handle...

Not only were they unmoved by persuasion, but they also hurled accusations at him, branding him a traitor to Cloud Star. Communicating with them was a real pain in the ass!

At this moment.

Porky Rong felt increasingly troubled, reminded of certain aunties at the market.

They wouldn't even let you skim the oil, always demanding a little extra meat, and always acting as if they were the ones being wronged.

Their attitude was exactly the same as these old seniors.

Pure, unadulterated obstinacy!

The more Porky Rong thought about it, the more aggrieved he felt.

But burdened with a heavy responsibility and adhering to the business principle of harmony bringing wealth, he had no choice but to endure.

Seeing no hope with these individuals, he turned his gaze to Jiang Yuan in the distance.

This elder, with his snow-white hair and profound, inscrutable expression, seemed more refined than the others. Perhaps he could still be reasoned with...

With this thought, Porky Rong clung to his last hope and spoke up.

"Esteemed senior, please understand!"

"This matter truly involves unavoidable circumstances..."

Before he could finish, Jiang Yuan, clad in gray robes, began to move.

Without taking a step, his jade-like figure appeared at the forefront of the group, hands clasped behind his back, his previously faint look of approval now completely gone.

He raised his eyes, now filled with cold indifference.

His thin lips parted, and his voice was like a chilling wind.

"I have traversed countless ages, and never has anyone dared to defy me."

"Today, you insist on siding with demons, so there is no path left for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the four projections activated their ancient power, charging forward with the force of lightning.

In an instant!

A terrifying pressure swept across the ruins, and the butchers in the distance felt their hair stand on end!

The killing intent had arrived, and there was no retreat!

Porky Rong had also completely lost his patience. With a dark expression, he roared back!

"Fine!"

"If you want a fight, then let's fight!"

Initially, he had held a basic respect for these human sages and had tried to reason with them. But these old men were all high and mighty, refusing to listen, and even hurling baseless accusations at him...

Now they were even taking the initiative to attack, revealing their killing intent.

They were truly pushing their luck!

What was the point of trying to reason with them?

Damn it!

I was just being respectful to my elders, but do you really think I'm afraid of you?

Porky Rong was furious!

He rolled up his sleeves and stepped forward, unleashing his full cultivation. His movements were as familiar as his daily butchering routine, charging straight at the four surrounding projections!