Chapter 1413: A Once In A Thousand Years Opportunit

The five squads acted swiftly, gathering in the sky above Shadow Island in the blink of an eye.

Thanks to Mo Tianji's calculations, they already knew the hiding places of the five ancient sages. Su Yunyun had also long since determined their respective opponents, making the plan foolproof.

Even so.

Before parting ways, Wu Tao turned back to caution everyone.

"Fellow junior brothers."

"In a moment, we will each face our enemies. This matter concerns the grand plan of the demon realm, and we cannot afford the slightest carelessness. If your opponent is sensible, then so be it. After all, we are all of the human race, and there's no need for a life-and-death struggle unless absolutely necessary."

"However, if someone is not sensible, you must go all out. Even if they die, make sure to stab them a few more times. Understood?"

Everyone nodded solemnly, their expressions serious.

"Second Senior Brother is right!"

"Indeed, as Second Senior Brother said, even if dealing with a few old fools isn't difficult, we still can't afford to be careless!"

"We must be steady!"

"Yes! I will definitely show them the highest form of art!"

Seeing that his juniors were resolved, Wu Tao spat out the toothpick in his mouth and waved his hand.

"Good, let's go!"

With a deep sound, the five squads each tore through the void, heading toward their predetermined locations.

...

Far in the southern pole of Yunxing.

The desert stretched endlessly, with extremely sparse spiritual energy. Rarely any living beings could be seen between heaven and earth, not even a shadow for nearly ten thousand miles.

Even if a cultivator passed by, they would look disdainful and take a detour.

This desolate place could be described as a godforsaken land, abandoned by both humans and ghosts.

However.

Beneath the surface of this desolation, there was a hidden world.

Deep underground, thousands of feet below.

A serene valley with pleasant scenery, where exotic flowers bloomed. Elegant thatched cottages were nestled within, resembling a paradise.

Inside one of the cottages.

The ancient sage Feng Jiuxiao sat calmly by the tea table, pouring tea while discussing in a deep voice with a spiritual projection before him.

"Brother Lei."

"Since Elder Jiang has already spoken, asking us to appear together, why are you in such a hurry? As long as we appear in our true forms, we can easily handle everything. What harm is there in letting that demon have his moment of glory for a few more days?"

As soon as he finished speaking.

The spiritual projection standing before him suddenly waved its sleeve and turned around!

"Nonsense!"

"I, Lei Qianjue, have roamed the river of time for ages. When have I ever suffered such humiliation? That demon is just a minor junior, lucky to have some talent. How can we allow him to continue to be arrogant?"

"Not to mention a few days, I can't wait even a moment longer!"

As he spoke, the projection seemed to recall something, suddenly turning its head with a mocking look in its eyes.

"Brother Feng."

"You keep using Elder Jiang's words as an excuse to delay. Can you really swallow this anger? Facing an ant, you keep holding back. This isn't like you."

"Could it be that since your awakening, you still haven't fully recovered to your peak strength?"

Hearing this, Lei Qianjue's expression showed suspicion.

Feng Jiuxiao immediately understood his thoughts and smiled, putting down his teacup.

"Haha..."

"Brother Lei, you underestimate me too much."

"I'm not boasting, but among us, my cultivation may not be the strongest, but my understanding of the Dao is certainly not weak. Back then, I carefully set up this realm, drawing on the power of heaven and earth to recuperate. By yesterday, I had already recovered to 99% of my strength."

Lei Qianjue's projection was momentarily stunned, then tactfully praised.

"This..."

"Brother Feng is truly remarkable. Even I couldn't detect it. Such skill proves that I was right about you!"

Hearing this, Feng Jiuxiao smiled faintly and cupped his hands.

"Brother Lei, you flatter me. It's just a minor trick, not worth mentioning."

Though his words were modest, the slight curl of his lips betrayed his inner delight.

Seeing this.

Lei Qianjue continued to praise.

"Brother Feng's technique of absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, hiding it so well and recovering your strength ahead of time, is truly eye-opening. Even Elder Jiang might not be able to detect it, right?"

Hearing this, Feng Jiuxiao's smile deepened, and his tone became more casual.

"Not at all, not at all."

"This is just a life-saving technique from before my slumber. All of us have our own secrets. This technique is just a bit peculiar."

"However, Brother Lei is not wrong. I'm not exaggerating, but this technique is indeed extremely hidden. Not only would Elder Jiang find it hard to detect, but even in the entire galaxy back then, few could sense it."

At this point, Feng Jiuxiao's smile faded.

"Brother Lei, there's no need to keep circling with praise. If you have something to say, just say it directly."

Both were ancient legends, with deep cunning.

Their seemingly casual words were full of probing. Even though they had fought side by side in the past, they couldn't be completely open with each other. After traversing two epochs, their personal desires had grown stronger.

Hearing this, Lei Qianjue finally nodded with a smile.

"Good, Brother Feng is indeed as wise as ever, no less than in the past."

"In that case, I'll get straight to the point."

"Now, Yunxing has declined to this state. As long as we appear, we will be supreme rulers, and all living beings will be mere ants. But are you really willing to continue being subordinate, letting all the glory gather around Jiang Yuan alone?"

As his words fell, Feng Jiuxiao's eyes widened in surprise.

Looking up in shock, he saw a fierce look in Lei Qianjue's eyes. Even though it was just a blurry spiritual projection, the ambition in his gaze was unmistakable, causing Feng Jiuxiao's eyes to widen further!

"This..."

"Brother Lei, what do you mean?"

Before he could finish, Lei Qianjue coldly nodded.

"Exactly!"

"We have followed Jiang Yuan for countless years, only to escape a calamity. What tangible benefits have we gained?"

"Now, it's a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity. If you and I enter the world first, we can take control of Yunxing's situation. That little demon is nothing to worry about, and he would never expect us to appear in our true forms so quickly. Dealing with him would be effortless."

"The other fellow Daoists have their own concerns and might not join forces to compete for the position of Star Lord. As long as you and I join forces, we will have the upper hand."

"As for Jiang Yuan, he is too self-righteous and will definitely not intervene."

"At that time, you and I will be the Star Lords of Yunxing. The resources and glory of the entire galaxy will belong to us. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"Brother Feng, we have known each other for many years. That's why I'm sharing this grand plan with you. Don't hesitate any longer!"

Hearing this, Feng Jiuxiao stood up in shock.

He knew Lei Qianjue's temperament. Beneath the surface of his fierce and domineering demeanor lay a selfish heart, but he never expected his ambition to be this vast.

To become the Star Lord first and control the resources of the entire galaxy!

Reflecting on these words, Feng Jiuxiao felt a stirring in his heart. After a few moments of contemplation, he was about to agree.

Just then.

A terrifying tremor came from the ground!

"Boom!!!"

Both of them were shocked, their expressions revealing a guilty panic!

"What's going on?"

"Your secret realm is not something ordinary people can penetrate. How could there be someone approaching? Could it be that Jiang Yuan has noticed something!?"

Facing Lei Qianjue's urgent questioning, Feng Jiuxiao also panicked.

He quickly extended his divine sense and saw that it was just five unfamiliar faces on the surface. Only then did he relax, smiling faintly and waving his hand.

"No need to worry."

"It's just a few ants. A false alarm."

"Brother Lei, there's no need to panic. Let's put this matter aside for now. After I deal with these ants, I'll contact you again to discuss further."

With that.

Lei Qianjue's projection dissipated, and Feng Jiuxiao stepped through the void.

When he reappeared, he was above the endless desert.

He narrowed his eyes and looked into the distance.

On the horizon, several dark-robed cultivators were walking through the sand, carrying a coffin together. It seemed they were there to bury someone, but they kept twisting their feet in a dance, looking utterly ridiculous.

These clowns dared to come to his territory to bury a coffin, disrupting his grand plan. They deserved death ten thousand times over!

Feng Jiuxiao's eyes grew colder. With his left hand behind his back, he pointed his right hand forward!

The true form of an ancient sage taking action was terrifying in its might.

Even a casual point caused the heavens and earth to change color, far beyond what it had been before. Visible spiritual energy gathered into a river, stirring the sand sea into a rolling wave!

"Boom!"

A fierce wind rose, and a massive sandstorm blotted out the sky.

In an instant, it seemed the five coffin-bearers would be buried!