Chapter 1420: Going With The Flow

The roar shook the heavens, and the clamor from the Star Lord's mansion grew increasingly intense.

"Damnable demons, how dare they commit such atrocities! If I don't eradicate these butchers, I swear I won't rest even in death!"

"This enmity is irreconcilable!!!"

Long Tian's eyes were bloodshot, his fists clenched tightly as he roared incessantly. His cultivation surged uncontrollably, yet it still seemed insufficient to vent the grief and fury within him.

At this moment, he had completely lost his composure!

He had thought that by remaining hidden within the human camp, even if there were some misunderstandings, there might still be a chance to return to the demon race and achieve great things in the future.

He never expected that a minor misunderstanding would spiral out of control, leading to the annihilation of the entire Black Dragon clan.

This was utterly disheartening!

He had only killed a few ox demons out of necessity. When the elites of various clans came seeking death, he had acted in self-defense.

Why wouldn't the demon race give him a chance to explain, and even vent their anger on his entire clan?

Since he had achieved significant cultivation, he had devoted tens of thousands of years to the demon race, always taking its revival as his mission. Yet, in the end, he was merely a pawn, and the entire Black Dragon clan was just a puppet to appease the anger of other clans!

His lifelong loyalty had been misplaced!

The more Long Tian thought about it, the angrier he became, his breathing growing rapid.

He spoke in a deep voice, his eyes filled with killing intent.

"From this day forward, even if it costs me my soul, I will destroy the entire demon race!"

His cold, resolute tone was fitting for the Star Lord.

At this moment.

Long Tian had completely abandoned his last illusions, fully embracing his role as the true Lord of Cloud Star, severing all ties with the demon race in both body and mind!

However, his display of rage seemed somewhat suspicious.

The Star Guards exchanged glances and promptly made gestures to calm him.

"Ahem..."

"Star Lord, please calm your anger. The demon race is indeed cruel and lawless, but as the ruler of Cloud Star, you must consider the bigger picture and not be overly concerned with irrelevant matters."

"That's a valid point. We hope you will act prudently. The demon race is not to be underestimated."

Upon hearing this.

Long Tian's expression shifted slightly, realizing he had lost his composure.

Fortunately, he was exceptionally wise. After a brief pause, he redirected his anger and scolded the Star Guards to shift the focus.

"Fools!"

"How can the demon race's atrocities, which threaten the entire galaxy, be considered irrelevant? What nonsense are you spouting!"

"Today, those beasts annihilated the Black Dragon clan. Tomorrow, they could destroy entire planets. As Star Guards, don't you understand the principle of mutual dependence?!"

Long Tian was consumed by rage, his words laced with profanity.

The Star Guards bowed in feigned remorse.

"My lord is wise. We were foolish."

Seeing this, Long Tian waved his hand and issued orders.

"Enough talk. I have made my decision!"

"From today, we must mobilize all forces to sanction the demon race. Even if the demon race has deep reserves, Cloud Star is not afraid of them!"

"As long as we locate the demon race's various strongholds and attack them one by one from the weakest to the strongest, the demon race will suffer. Once their strength wanes, we will have the upper hand!"

As he spoke, Long Tian eagerly began using his cultivation to draw star maps.

Soon, several star maps glowed in the air of the hall, marking the demon race's strongholds, even those hidden on obscure small planets, all clearly visible.

Places he once knew and longed for now filled Long Tian's eyes with coldness.

Without waiting for the Star Guards to ask, he explained and issued orders in a deep voice.

"Ahem, as you can see, I have been investigating the demon race for years and have uncovered many hidden locations. These strongholds are occupied by powerful demons, though not as strong as the main demon realm, they are still formidable."

"Therefore, within three days, you must gather Cloud Star's elite before we can launch our attacks. By destroying the demon strongholds one by one, we will surely cripple the demon race!"

"This matter is urgent. Act swiftly!"

Seeing Long Tian's urgent and furious demeanor, the Star Guards quickly bowed.

"As you command, Star Lord!"

"We will do our utmost to gather Cloud Star's elite to assist you in destroying the demon strongholds!"

Their attitude remained as respectful as ever, providing some reassurance. However, the demon race was still too powerful, and Long Tian remained somewhat uneasy.

After a moment of contemplation, he sternly reminded them.

"Gentlemen, this battle is extremely perilous. You must recruit true experts. As Star Guards, you must have heard of Cloud Star's reclusive seniors. If you can persuade them to join us with righteous appeals, we might stand a chance."

"This matter concerns the safety of the entire galaxy. You must not slack off in the slightest!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Star Guards responded solemnly.

"My lord, rest assured. We will surely bring back true experts to assist. Within three days, we will return to the Star Lord's mansion. Please await good news!"

After clasping their fists, the Star Guards vanished into the void.

The hall was left with only Long Tian standing silently, his eyes filled with worry.

After a long silence, he sighed deeply and gazed at the endless sky beyond the door.

"Alas..."

"This battle will likely end in mutual destruction. My death is insignificant, but I regret not being able to cripple the Demon Lord. I wonder where that great monk has gone. If he could assist, we might have a chance."

"I hope Cloud Star still has a few decent experts."

After a few moments of contemplation.

Long Tian's expression turned resolute as he issued several commands.

Soon, the call to arms spread throughout Luohai City, stirring the blood of countless cultivators. The prestige of Star Lord Long Tian reached unprecedented heights!

Meanwhile.

The Star Guards quietly returned to Shadow Island, causing a small stir. Along the way, many greeted them warmly, and some elderly women expressed joy at their return, thinking the pork shop was reopening.

Only when they entered the office building.

Led by Pork Rong, they went straight to the office and reported everything truthfully.

After listening.

Su Yunyun sat quietly in her office chair, nodding slightly.

"Long Tian taking the initiative to lead the charge saves us the trouble of brainwashing. This is a good thing. Since the war is finally about to begin and he needs manpower, let's go with the flow."

Pork Rong respectfully clasped his fists, his eyes filled with admiration.

"Everything is going according to plan. Miss, your foresight is truly remarkable!"

Hearing this, Su Yunyun nodded slightly and issued several commands to those outside.

Soon.

The stationmaster of the waste disposal station, Master Lu, the idle Lu Qingshan and Wu Yonghong, the old duo, and the security team leader Jiang Zhi, along with dozens of others, stood in the large office, bowing.

"Fifth Miss, what do you need us to do?"

Most were veterans of Shadow Island, not as high-ranking as the direct disciples but still considered mid-level figures. Naturally, they were quite close to Su Yunyun. Today, however, they were all gathered together, which was somewhat unexpected.

It was hard to imagine what could bring everyone together.

Seeing their curious gazes, Su Yunyun instructed.

"It's nothing major. We just need to put on a show and collect some demon corpses for real estate development. I'll trouble you all..."

After a brief explanation, everyone understood and clasped their fists.

"So that's it."

"We will do our best!"

With Su Yunyun's nod of approval, the pork shop staff led the way. Everyone confidently clasped their fists and bid farewell, stepping out of Shadow Island.

Along the way, laughter and confidence filled the air.

"Let's all put in a good effort and play our parts well in Long Tian's show!"

"Don't worry, we won't slack off on Fifth Miss's orders!"

"Indeed, us old folks haven't stretched our limbs in a while. Let's see who can kill more demons. What do you all think?"

"Sounds good to me. I've recently comprehended a new dung-based technique. It'll surely amaze you all!"

"Since Master Lu is so confident, how about a bet for a movie ticket?"

"One? Let's make it ten, and it has to be a midnight show!"

"Hahaha..."

Laughter and chatter filled the group as they stepped through the void ripple, arriving outside the Star Lord's mansion, surrounded by a sea of people, all filled with fervor and battle intent!

Inside the Star Lord's mansion, Long Tian paced anxiously.

Suddenly.

The doors opened, and the Star Guards strode in.

Finally seeing the Star Guards return, Long Tian eagerly approached and asked.

"How did it go?"

"Did you manage to recruit any experts?!"

The Star Guards smiled and bowed, stepping aside.

"My lord, please see!"

"We have brought many experts. They are waiting in the courtyard!"

Hearing this, Long Tian's eyes gleamed with anticipation.

Looking past the guards, he saw a group of unkempt old men, followed by ordinary-looking men and women, all dressed plainly.

Instantly, his brow furrowed slightly.

"These... are the experts you brought?"