Maiden Galaxy

Supreme Palace Enclosure.

"Strange, this is too strange."

Gongsun Yan Gongsun Zhiyan was currently sitting on a tall pavilion, lifting his head to look at the battle images reflected in the star rings in the sky. Beside her, Li Mi Li Qingyi was gracefully and leisurely drinking wine, completely indifferent to the Feng and Shan Sacrifice.

The girl shook her head, very confused.

"What is strange?" Li Qingyi casually asked.

"The Central Star Field should have unified all of its power now, to have spared no effort in facing Hegemon King Xiang Yu? But at such a crucial moment, Her Majesty Su Mian nevertheless held Chen Mo's challenge against the Four Lords Of The Warring States, which will cause serious damage to both sides. Is this not very strange?"

Li Mi nodded. This was somewhat logical.

If not for Chen Mo's challenge against the Four Lords during the ceremony, the Serpent Of Pushan would never have entered the Central Star Field. "Sword Hidden In The Box" Jian Shu and "Lord Xinling" Wei Wuji were very quickly defeated, which was in Li Mi's expectations. Of those two, one was a magic energy Star General while the other was half magic energy, half spiritual power. Although they were Xuannü Realm, Li Qingyi was deeply aware of how frightening Chen Mo's martial prowess was.

Now that Chen Mo already cultivated the Book Of Changes, the number of people in all of Star World who could prevail against him could be counted on fingers.

Of the Four Lords, "Stern Lord" Chuli Ji was a spiritual power Star General. Only "God Of Slaughter" Bai Qi could be his most terrifying opponent. Not only was she martial force, she was also the top name of the Star Duels List. Crushing a Star Marquis was not out of the question for her. In Star World, she was the only one to renounce entrance into Maiden Mountain to instead comprehend Phoenix Heaven Rank and become a formidable foe.

Given Bai Qi's bloodthirsty personality, the battle with Chen Mo would absolutely not end "at the bare minimum." One side would inevitably be seriously injured. At such a critical time to face Xiang Yu, no matter if they lost God Of Slaughter Bai Qi or Chen Mo, this would pose serious detriment to Su Mian's plan to confront Xiang Yu. This absolutely was unwise.

"Unless Central has some other plan."

After Bai Qi was third to take the stage, Li Qingyi suddenly felt that the wine had lost its flavor.

"Oh, Heavens, Chen Mo is actually evenly matched with Bai Qi." Gongsun Zhiyan was astounded.

"Huh, Chen Mo used the Black Turtle and Azure Dragon to defeat Wei Wuji and Jian Shu. Could it be he wants to rely on the White Tiger to defeat Bai Qi? This is too conceited. As Gongsun Zhiyan expected, Bai Qi's will to fight was being stirred.

After Yellow Rank "Ensnare," Dark Rank "End," Earth Rank "Execute," and Heaven Rank "Kill" were all used at the same time.

Immediately.

The Central Star Field's million Star Names were all shaken.

Bang.

The teacup shattered.

Li Qingyi's heart leapt into her throat.

"Phoenix Heaven Rank – Ten Thousand Immortals Annihilation!!"

"Book Of Changes Four Symbols!"

The Four Great Holy Beasts shielded Chen Mo from the four cardinal directions. Bai Qi's Phoenix Heaven Rank attacked, ensnaring the White TIger, ending the Black Turtle, executing the Vermilion Bird, and killing the Azure Dragon. As expected, the Four Great Holy Beasts were completely routed.

"Without Ultimate True Qi, Five Emperors Descent!"

Chen Mo's surroundings were suddenly flooded with Without Ultimate True Qi, refined into winder, thunder, water, and fire. Heaven, Earth, Dark, and Yellow, became just like the legendary Primordial Chaos World. Then, the five absolute beauties cut their way out from the Primordial Chaos World.

Green, white, crimson, black, and yellow. Five sword-lights that did not belong to Star World flouted all law and reason.

When the Yellow Emperor's sword attacked Bai Qi, the unparalleled Phoenix Heaven Rank was thoroughly broken.

"Amazing, amazing, amazing…" Gongsun Zhiyan muttered, her skin covered in goosebumps. "This man is truly amazing, he actually is capable of defeating Bai Qi!!"

"Heavenly Vertical Alliance" gazed at Li Qingyi.

The latter was also dumbfounded.

Star World itself seemed to die the instant Bai Qi was struck, more quiet and stifling than the deathly stillness of a tomb. Afterwards, a fervent commotion broke out. "Without Ultimate Star Emperor, Without Ultimate Star Emperor!!" Countless cultivators chanted, making this cheer penetrate the Purple Forbidden Enclosure.

The Ten Permanent Functionary "Conferred Sword Saint" Chong Da and another "Pear Blossom Lady" Yang Miaozhen glanced at each other. The two of them were also shaken.

The unrivalled Bai Qi was surprisingly defeated.

Waves surged through their hearts, yet they feigned calm.

All of a sudden, the crowd in front of them parted. A group of people walked towards the Purple Forbidden Enclosure. Their leader was a little girl, about ten years old in appearance, but she had a powerful stride and domineering aura. Behind the girl were six women. These six women were also imposing. Each of their steps contained power that split space.

This group exuded an indescribable aura. A swarm of people swarmed the group. Even the greatest Lords of Heaven and the strongest Heavenly Stars felt suffocated the moment they brushed shoulders, as if there was an enormous cauldron crushing their heart. These people were like kings, tyrannically crushing everything. No one dared to come close.

The Purple Forbidden Enclosure's Beiwei Army surprisingly felt pressure as well. "Bei" originally was lofty as a mountain. The Beiwei Army signified bearing a mountain on one's back, indomitable. Among Star World's Star Soldiers, they were the most famous because even Purple Rose Star Names were unable to pose a threat to them. But right now, the Beiwei Army felt their bodies stiffen for the first time.

"Conferred Sword Saint" Chong Da and Yang Miaozhen returned to their senses. They each drew their Star Weapons, the "End" divine sword and the "Nine Turns Peach Blossom Spear."

"The Purple Forbidden Enclosure is currently in the Feng and Shan Sacrifice. All outsiders must wait and are not permitted to approach the Purple Forbidden Enclosure. Otherwise, death without exception!" Chong Da coldly said.

"Outsiders?" The girl guffawed. She arrogantly puffed out her chest, "This Hegemon King is a guest but invited by that Majesty of yours. How can this ceremony's climax be missing This Hegemon King."

"What did you say?" The two of them were stunned.

The girl swept her hand.

"Small fry should not have so many questions."

…

Purple Forbidden Enclosure.

Bai Qi slammed heavily into the ground.

Dong Zhongshu's mouth hung agape. Li Liangyi's expression was stupefied. Yuwen Tai and the other Star Names' minds were blank.

The end of Chen Mo's foot left the ground, and he hovered in the air. The Without Ultimate True Qi around him manifested an immemorial primordial chas, and in this primordial chaos, there were five women who surpassed Purple Rose Star Names currently surrounding him. These women had unsurpassed beauty, the likes of which Star World never had. They wore unique clothing, some silk, some beautiful garments, some a yellow robe, white clothes, or black armor. They were gorgeous, simple, and filled with the might of ancient emperors.

The beauty of the Ancestral Dragon paled in comparison.

"What is this power…To actually be able to defeat Bai Qi's Phoenix Heaven Rank."

"Could it be a power from Maiden Mountain?"

"The ancient Five Emperors Seal cannot possibly be so powerful."

The Star Marquis gasped. This was the first time they had seen such an ability.

In truth, the origin of Chen Mo's ability could indeed be traced back to the antiquity before the Ancestral Dragon's Star Name, from the Dark Yellow Qi of Nianyou, and Nianyou's Star Name did not belong to this Star World.

Heaven and Earth first judged and split Yin and Yang, supreme virtue developed from vast desolation, and the Land of Gods put the people in a state of blood and panic. The twin dragons drive the chariot awaiting the Human Sovereign, supporting the imperial canopy and divinging the Heavenly Stems. Henceforth, the sword severs sorrow.

Chen Mo still remembered the chant that Jiang Ziya gave him pertaining to Nianyou's identity.

At Chen Tuan's, he already received the answer.

The twin dragons drive the chariot awaiting the Human Sovereign, there were two che characters. Supporting the imperial canopy and divining the Heavenly Stems, beside the che was gan. "Henceforth, the sword severs sorrow," sword added onto sorrow was no longer sorrow, but yuan. Combined altogether, this was Xuanyuan.¹

Traced through five thousand years of Chinese history, the "Xuanyuan Clan" merely signified a name.

Chen Mo took a deep breath and activated the Star Manual of Masters Gan and Shi. Although he had used the ancient FIve Emperors Seal to break Bai Qi's Phoenix Heaven Rank, he was severely debilitated. The Four Symbols were destroyed for the first time. Fortunately, he had major breakthroughs with his Book Of Changes Realm. With just a bit of time, he could still produce the Four Symbols. However, if this had been before his breakthrough, Bai Qi simply could very easily kill him before the Holy Beasts could even act.

This was also the first time the Five Emperors Seal had been used at full power, which imposed an extremely great burden on Chen Mo's mind.

"How could I possibly lose!!" Bai Qi propped up her body, blood leaking from her seven apertures.

Bai Qi's Phoenix Heaven Rank was sent with the intent to kill Chen Mo, but Chen Mo did not wish to kill her.

"You lost." Chen Mo said.

Bai Qi's eyes were apparently bleeding. The Yellow Emperor God Slaughtering Seal that cut into her body had given her extremely serious lacerations. The primordial Dark Yellow Sword Qi already surpassed Star Energy. "Li, take Bai Qi away." Su Mian was indifferent.

"Is this your friend from the Outer Star Fields?" Li Bai glanced at Jiang Yanyu.

"If Disciple had not seen it personally, Disciple would not dare believe this either." Jiang Yanyu suffered a serious blow. Back then, she could match against Chen Mo, but seeing him now, he actually already was capable of defeating the Four Lords Of The Warring States.

"Stern Lord" Chuli Ji watched Bai Qi be carried down. She gazed at Dong Zhongshu.

The Master Of Heaven And Man nodded.

She would seize the chance while Chen Mo mended his wounds, while others' attention was focused on Bai Qi. Chuli Ji's expression changed, and she pointed her finger.

A tremendous energy gushed out from her finger.

"Hear The Way At Sunrise, Die Fulfilled At Sunset!"

This was the last Star Energy that the Master Of Heaven And Man had imparted to her. The Noble True Qi became a boundless way that covered Chen Mo. "Chuli Ji!!" No one expected that the "Stern Lord" would launch a sneak attack.

Hear The Way At Sunrise, Die Fulfilled At Sunset was Confucianism's highest Realm. Back then, Confucius, who possessed "Model Teacher Of Every Age," "Sage Of Heaven," "Peerless First Master" and countless other nicknames, guided the "Seventy-two Disciples Of Confucius" to open the path to Maiden Mountain because of this Realm.

Of course, someone of Dong Zhongshu's level could never have reached this Realm. Blinded by greed, "Hear The Way At Sunrise" had already been transformed into a means to ravage the target's personality and mind.

There was a bird cry, and the Vermilion Bird's lingering power flapped its wings, rapidly healing Chen Mo's battered mind.

"Heaven Rank – " A dagger appeared in Chuli Ji's hand. Just as she was about to use "Hear The Way At Sunrise" to trap Chen Mo, just when her Heaven Rank was about to activate, a tyrannical force suddenly attacked her without warning.

Chuli Ji was caught off guard, and this overwhelming power crushed her entire body, sending her flying.

"This Hegemon King loathes sneak attackers the most."

A girl sneered.

Everyone returned to their senses. A group of people had already entered the venue at some point in time.

"Xiang Yu!!"

Li Liangyi was astonished.

Everyone immediately stood up and glared at the girl. Chen Mo was taken aback. Xiang Yu nonchalantly glanced at him, but she did not pay him any attention. Appearing with her, beside the Five Elements Great Generals, were a yellow-clothed woman and several absolute beauties.

"Yingsu?" Li Liangyi's face was malevolent.

"Yu Ji?" Chen Mo spotted someone familiar.

Yu Ji winked at him, but as if realizing her position, she immediately lowered her her head and was expressionless.

"Xiang Yu, how bold you are. You have killed the Star Marquis, torn Star World asunder, committed heinous crimes and fomented rebellion. Now, you unexpectedly intrude into the Feng and Shan Sacrifice." Dong Zhongshu shouted when she saw that Chuli Ji was left heavily injured and on death's door.

Just a little more, and Chuli Ji could have killed Chen Mo.

"Ten Permanent Functionaries, Star Marquis, take Xiang Yu down immediately!" Dong Zhongshu ordered.

"Ha, ha, Dongzi, these words are mistaken. How can you say intrude when the Hegemon King was invited into the Purple Forbidden Enclosure." Fan Zeng laughed.

"Invited?" Dong Zhongshu thought this ridiculous: "You have killed the Star Marquis, torn Star World asunder, and committed heinous crimes. How can your ilk defile the Feng and Shan Sacrifice."

Xiang Yu looked around. Her gaze fixed upon Su Mian, who sat high up.

"Su Mian, This Hegemon King battled your father years ago. This Hegemon King is very familiar with your father's powers and tricks. Can it be that you want to make This Hegemon King personally say it?" Xiang Yu behaved nonchalantly.

That yellow-clothed woman wrapped in Earthly Qi stepped forward. Then, she and Star World's Seven Beauties knelt, adopting postures of deference.

Everyone stared at one another.

All of a sudden, Chen Mo had an ill feeling of foreboding. He stared intently at the girl.

Dream In A Millennium slowly rose from her throne. She was still graceful, her every movement and gesture a breeze through the forest. But on Su Mian's face, that familiar warmth and empathy was gone. Left in the girl's eyes was only indifference.

Indifference to Heaven and Earth, towards life and death, towards love and hate.

"Yes, it may be assumed that This Palace's external projection Empress Tu has also completed her mission."

Su Mian fiddled with the Delta Ursae Majoris Stone in her hand.

Earthly Qi erupted, and a dozen Star Marquis Seals appeared and flew around Dream In A Millennium. These Star Marquis Seals combined, seemingly becoming a single complete larger seal. Star World's power was in the girl's palm.

This scene was suddenly incomparably frightening.

Author's Note:

The ending I've decided on is slowly coming, at last.

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