Chapter 6682 Orders

Long Chen and Qu Liushang walked side by side. Seeing Qu Liushang’s gloomy expression, Long Chen couldn’t help but speak up.

“Palace Master, you don’t need to be angry on my behalf. I really am not interested in the Starry River Sovereign Palace’s legacy. From the beginning, I only wanted my brothers and sisters from the nine heavens to have a fair chance to compete. Things have already gone far beyond that.

“I don’t want the two vice palace masters to turn against each other because of me, as it would only worsen the Starry River Palace’s situation. If you simply say that I’m leaving with the disciples of the nine heavens, all this trouble will end. Most people here already see us as a waste of resources. Once we’re gone, everyone can be at peace.”

Qu Liushang sighed.

“Long Chen, you’re a smart person. From the moment you entered the Starry River Palace, you saw everything clearly. Why bother comforting me? The palace’s problems are far more serious than I imagined. If this continues, we truly will be doomed. That’s why I must report this to Master immediately. Even if I’m punished, it’s worth it.”

They arrived at the highest level of the palace. The hall appeared empty, but at its center lay a vast astral formation.

“Little Brother, wait for a moment. I will report this to my master.”

Qu Liushang walked over to the astral formation. Starlight wrapped around him, lifting his body as it slowly faded into the ceiling.

Above the roof? Is the palace master’s seclusion area inside the starry river?

Long Chen was startled. He felt like this guess was right.

A short moment later, Qu Liushang returned. Long Chen was about to ask what had happened, but the look on Qu Liushang’s face stopped him. It wasn’t exactly a bad or a good expression. It was simply... odd.

Qu Liushang brought Long Chen away. As they stood in the void, he suddenly made an announcement to the entire Starry River Palace.

“Master has spoken! The matter of Long Chen entering the Starry River Sovereign Palace is deferred for now.

“The Heaven, Earth, and Mortal Rankings will be reset in one month. Every disciple from the nine heavens will receive three years’ worth of inner palace disciple rations.

“During this month, they are free to enter the treasure pavilions, the trial by fire grounds, and cultivation rooms.

“Other than the Starry River Sovereign Palace, Long Chen has free access to anywhere in the Starry River Palace. He may exchange his points for any cultivation technique, medicinal pill, weapon, or other items.

“One month from now, the Starry River Gate will open, and we will initiate the devil slaughter battle. We will use kill points to decide the new Heaven, Earth, and Mortal Rankings.

“When the devil slaughter battle ends, if the disciples from the nine heavens occupy one-third of the rankings, all of them will be promoted to inner palace disciples.”

As Qu Liushang’s voice resounded throughout the entire Starry River Palace, everyone, including Li Wanci, was stunned.

“What...? This is impossible!” shouted Li Wanci.

Li Wanci could hardly believe her ears, even suspecting that Qu Liushang had made it all up. But she knew him too well. Even with ten times the guts, he wouldn’t lie about such a thing.

“Three years of inner palace rations for those homeless trash?!”

“Resetting the rankings only benefits those from the nine heavens! They’re given every chance to grow stronger, while our points are wiped clean! How are we supposed to survive this month?!”

The experts of the Starry River Palace practically exploded when they heard this announcement. They could not accept it.

As for the disciples of the nine heavens, some had just been promoted to outer palace disciples, only to be forcibly driven back to the desolate mountain. Their anger had not yet subsided when this announcement descended like a thunderbolt.

The disciples of the nine heavens were struck dumb. They couldn’t believe it.

Then, a furious roar split the air.

“This isn’t fair!”

In response, a bolt of lightning shot out of the starry river above the grand palace and struck the one roaring. The Divine Sovereign Elder was obliterated on the spot, reduced to a cloud of blood mist.

“The starry river’s wrath! Heavens, it really is the will of the palace master! Anyone who dares to defy it will be killed!”

Terrified screams rang out.

Rumor had it that Palace Master Li Canghao was especially talented. His body was one with the Dao, his will fused with the starry river itself. Thus, the starry river flowing through the Starry River Palace was like his eyes.

However, Li Canghao had not appeared for many years. As a result, many elders had started to forget his power—and his infamous temper.

Qu Liushang’s announcement had barely ended when someone cried out in protest and was instantly killed by the starry river. The lesson was brutal and absolute.

Now, no one else dared to complain out loud. They could only curse silently.

After finishing his announcement, Qu Liushang started walking alongside Long Chen again.

“What do you think?” asked Qu Liushang.

“What can I possibly say?” Long Chen couldn’t help smiling bitterly.

“Master delayed the opening of the Starry River Sovereign Palace to give the nine heavens a fair chance,” Qu Liushang said slowly. “But these rations... this kind of ‘fairness’ is something I don’t quite understand.”

With a questioning look, Qu Liushang glanced at Long Chen.

Long Chen smiled faintly.

You don’t understand?Just keep pretending. Since your master could give the nine star heirs of the nine heavens such a generous boost, I’ll keep pretending too.

Qu Liushang felt a twinge of embarrassment. In truth, he understood it, but not completely. Then, Long Chen’s expression made him wonder if he had misunderstood something fundamental.

He wanted to ask, to confirm his thoughts. But Long Chen’s smile seemed to say that the palace master’s intentions were obvious. To ask further would only make Qu Liushang appear as if he were too stupid to understand.

Qu Liushang had his own pride. If he couldn’t figure it out immediately, he would just ponder it slowly.

Now, Long Chen had the authority to go anywhere he wanted, except for the Starry River Sovereign Palace, so Qu Liushang didn’t keep him here any longer.

Qu Liushang showed Long Chen the locations of the sacred recovery zones and cultivation lands, then told Long Chen to decide what to do himself. In any case, Long Chen had the points of everyone from the Three Rankings. He wouldn’t be able to spend them all even if he tried.

Long Chen bade Qu Liushang farewell and immediately went to find Qu Yingying. She was still a little pale, but her eyes sparkled with excitement. The foolish girl had been waiting for him the entire time.

“Haha, little brother, you’re amazing! You’re a big shot now! But don’t forget your big sister!” Qu Yingying exclaimed, immediately grabbing Long Chen’s hand.

This time, Long Chen’s sudden wealth was, without question, thanks to Qu Yingying’s “all-seeing eye.”

“From now on, I’m following you!” she declared, clearly afraid he would forget her.

“No problem!” Long Chen laughed. “Come, let’s go to the desolate mountain. I want to see my people.”

With Qu Yingying leading the way, they went through multiple transportation formations and arrived at the desolate mountain almost instantly. When Long Chen saw a group of people blocking the entrance strictly, his expression sank.

“Without Palace Master Wanci’s orders, no one can—”

Pow!

Long Chen directly slapped the arrogant man standing in his way.

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