Chapter 1260: Heavenly Poison's Obliteration
A few words utterly devoid of emotion pronounced the death of a Star God. Yu Luo's pupils rapidly lost their color; in this moment, her final consciousness finally realized something...
"Could it be... that Yun Che... is..."
Mo Li slowly turned around, a flash of crimson light passing through her eyes. She raised her hand and gently flicked her finger.
A wisp of light wind brushed across Yu Luo's body.
It was just a gentle breeze stirred by a finger, enough only to ruffle a dead leaf. But beneath that wisp of wind, Yu Luo's body suddenly collapsed... like a pile of building blocks crumbling in the breeze.
The red scar that had pierced through Yu Luo vanished at that moment.
The Heavenly Poison Star God... annihilated!
Her body and soul were split into countless tiny fragments in an instant. The scattered remains spread into a rapidly expanding pool of blood, so fine that even the person most familiar with her could find no trace characteristic of the Heavenly Poison Star God.
Between Mo Li's fingers, a scarlet short blade silently disappeared... though it was entirely blood-red, it was stained with not a single drop of blood. And it bore a name that would make all of the God Realm tremble in fear...
The God-Slaying Blade!
"Sis... sister..."
Cai Zhi's face was pale, her voice trembling—she was clearly terrified.
Although she detested Yu Luo... Yu Luo was still a Star God.
A Star God had died. This was not only a monumental event in the Star God Realm, or even the Eastern Divine Region—it was an earth-shattering affair for the entire God Realm.
Compared to Cai Zhi, who was greatly frightened, Mo Li's expression was utterly calm... as calm as if she had merely swatted an annoying fly. She stepped before Cai Zhi, her gaze and voice softening: "Cai Zhi, I'm sorry... I used you."
"Sister, you... making me fight her was just so..." Cai Zhi's voice still trembled.
Mo Li gave a slight nod. "Yu Luo is a vicious and cunning person. If I had told you in advance, no matter how well you concealed it, there was a high chance she would have sensed something was off."
Cai Zhi's pale lips parted, but for a long time, no words came out.
"Yu Luo and Qiang Wei returned early. I calculated their arrival time and made sure you ran into them when you went out... Qiang Wei's strength lies in mental power, and that is your weakest point. Moreover, you dislike Yu Luo the most, so you would definitely choose Yu Luo as your opponent."
"Qiang Wei is extremely attached to her sister; she would go see Zi Wan as soon as she returned, and would not choose to watch the battle."
"This is the Star God Realm, and this is Star Dust Hall—the place where both you and Yu Luo would be least vigilant. You might not be able to defeat Yu Luo, but facing you, she wouldn't dare to be distracted either... I've been hidden here, and as long as a good enough opportunity presented itself, I could take her life."
"..." Cai Zhi was still stunned. Her gaze landed on the pool of blood, and she still could not believe that this was the Heavenly Poison Star God, who had died without even a burial place.
"B-but... she... she..."
"Cai Zhi, don't worry." Mo Li gently comforted her. "Yu Luo should have died long ago. As for that 'old scoundrel'... hmph, he doesn't have the guts to do anything to me."
Accompanied by the Star God Emperor, Yun Che finally arrived at the Star God Realm he had long dreamed of.
Both were King Realms, and while the Zhou Tian God Realm held a higher status than the Star God Realm, compared to the first time he stepped into the Zhou Tian God Realm, Yun Che's heart was now several times more stirred.
Because this was the place where Mo Li was born and lived.
When he entered the Zhou Tian God Realm, Yun Che's first impression was that he had entered a celestial realm. But now, setting foot into the Star God Realm, he realized anew what a true celestial realm was.
Before him was a world of swirling clouds and mist, dotted with countless floating palaces and immortal mountains. Points of light shimmered in the sky and on the earth, like fireflies, like stars.
Just like the Zhou Tian God Realm, the spiritual energy of the Star God Realm was pure and dense beyond compare. Walking through it felt like bathing in a clear spring, refreshing the heart and mind. Beneath that dense spiritual energy, countless immortal flowers, exotic herbs, and heavenly treasures could be seen at a glance.
The sound of flowing water filled his ears. On those auspicious, light-wreathed immortal mountains, countless spirit springs cascaded down like ten-thousand-zhang silken ribbons into the clouds.
Here... this is the Star God Realm...
Such a beautiful, celestial place... no wonder it could give birth to my Mo Li...
"Yun Che, this is the Star God Realm. There's no need to be restrained here. As for practicing the Star God Remnant Shadow, there's no need to rush; feel free to look around first," the Star God Emperor said.
"Yes," Yun Che replied.
The Star God Emperor turned, smiled, and said, "I have heard that you came from a lower realm planet called 'Haixing Star'—is that true?"
Yun Che's heart gave a slight "thump," but he replied with utter composure: "For the Star God Emperor to know about this junior's origins is an honor I... am deeply humbled."
"Heh, since you are the 'Son of Heaven's Dao,' you are naturally no longer what you once were. Your place of origin also invites curiosity." The Star God Emperor's gaze shifted. "I have not set foot in the lower realms for many years, and I have never even heard of the name Haixing Star. I wonder what kind of planet it is, that it could..."
Before the Star God Emperor could finish speaking, his entire body suddenly trembled violently, and his expression drastically changed.
As the Star God Emperor, only a matter of extreme gravity could evoke such a strong reaction. Tianyuan Star God's heart jolted, and he quickly asked in a low voice, "What happened?"
The Star God Emperor's face darkened. It was a long while before he spoke in a heavy voice through sound transmission: "Yu Luo... is dead!"
"What!?" Tianyuan Star God was horrified. "Who? Who did it!?"
The Twelve Star Gods were not only the symbol of the Star God Realm's power; they were its twelve cornerstones. The fall of a Star God... for the Star God Realm, there could be no greater matter.
But under heaven, who could kill a Star God? Who would dare to kill a Star God!?
"Yu Luo... was killed in an instant."
Upon hearing this, Tianyuan Star God's face changed once more.
Throughout the entire God Realm, there was only one person who could take a Star God's life in an instant!
Tiansha Xingshen!
Among the Twelve Star Gods, if it were a head-on confrontation, it was widely acknowledged that Tianlang was the strongest and Tiansha the weakest.
But the most fearsome Star God was Tiansha.
Because Tiansha Xingshen's power was not for battle—it was for "killing"!
Tiansha Xingshen possessed unparalleled concealment and explosive force. Once hidden in the shadows, having drawn the God-Slaying Blade, she became the most terrifying demon god in this world. When she did not strike, nothing happened; when she struck, gods and Buddhas alike were annihilated.
Given that even a Star God as powerful as the Heavenly Poison Star God could be taken in a single instant, anyone who heard such news would first think of Tiansha Xingshen! Because under heaven, only she could accomplish it—absolutely no second person!
"Let's go!"
The Star God Emperor launched into the air and vanished in an instant.
"Protect Yun Che!"
Tianyuan Star God Tu Mi instructed before quickly following.
"...What happened?" Yun Che asked suspiciously.
"I don't know." Xing Ling frowned and said in a low voice, "The Star God Emperor's expression was extremely grim just now. Something major must have happened."
Boom!!
The doors of Star Dust Hall were blasted open. The Star God Emperor charged straight in, and his eyes immediately fell upon that glaring pool of blood... from which the residual aura of Heavenly Poison still rippled.
And beside it were his two daughters—Mo Li and Cai Zhi.
"Heh, you came quite quickly." Mo Li smiled coldly, mockingly. "When my brother died back then, you didn't even come as fast as this."
Space twisted, and Tianyuan Star God Tu Mi followed closely, his expression shifting drastically.
"You..." the Star God Emperor's face darkened, his whole body trembling. He was clearly at the verge of losing control in his rage. Tianyuan Star God quickly moved before the Star God Emperor: "My king, please calm your anger for now. There must be a reason for this. Listen to what the Princess Mo Li has to say!"
"..." The Star God Emperor's chest heaved as if it might split, but he forcibly held back his outburst. Still, his face and voice were incomparably dark and heavy: "You... you actually..."
"Cai Zhi, this has nothing to do with you. Leave first," Mo Li suddenly said.
"Ah?" Cai Zhi looked up, her voice timid: "Sister..."
"Get out!" Mo Li's voice suddenly sharpened.
"I... I understand." Cai Zhi's heart leaped, and she quickly agreed, preparing to obediently leave.
"Oh... wait." Mo Li suddenly thought of something and stopped Cai Zhi. She stared at the Star God Emperor and said, "I heard with my own ears that you were going to bring back the one who placed first in the Seal God rankings at the Xuan God Convention and have me personally teach him the 'Star God Remnant Shadow.' Hmph, although it was a presumptuous decision made without any regard for my consent, it's rare that this idea is not bad. I'm also quite interested in this 'Son of Heaven's Dao' who attracted the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation."
Star God Emperor: "...?"
"Cai Zhi, after you go out, bring that first-place Seal God from the Xuan God Convention who is with Xing Ling to my Star God Hall. Say it's my order!"
"Ah... yes." Cai Zhi responded somewhat dazedly and left Star Dust Hall.
The Star God Emperor's remark about "being personally taught by Tiansha Xingshen" was just a feint to lure Yun Che to the Star God Realm—he had been certain that Tiansha Xingshen would absolutely refuse. He never expected that she would directly demand to have the person brought over.
But now, with the Heavenly Poison Star God Yu Luo brutally slain, he was in a thunderous rage and had no mind to care about Yun Che's affairs. He let out a low roar: "Why did you kill Yu Luo!"
"Because I don't like the look of her." Mo Li sneered. "Is that reason enough?"
"You..."
"My king, please calm your anger!" Tianyuan Star God spoke in a soothing tone. "Princess Mo Li, my king can tolerate any mistake from you, but killing a Star God is..."
"Tu Mi!" Mo Li's gaze suddenly turned fierce. Her crimson pupils pierced into Tu Mi's soul like two blood blades. "This princess is speaking to the old scoundrel. Since when do you have the right to interrupt! Either shut your mouth, or get lost!!"
Tu Mi froze instantly.
Tianyuan Star God Tu Mi was not only the imperial tutor of the Star God Realm; when Mo Li was young and had not yet inherited the Tiansha divine power, she had also been guided in her training by Tu Mi. He could definitely be considered half her master.
At that time, Tu Mi was indeed one of the people Mo Li respected the most.
But now, Mo Li's gaze at Tu Mi was ice-cold to the bone, filled with murderous intent.
Tu Mi's lips trembled. In the end, he avoided Mo Li's eyes, turned his face away, and let out a soft sigh, not daring to speak again without permission.
"Mo Li! I know I owe you. I tolerate you in every way, letting you do as you please. But you... you..." The Star God Emperor was shaking all over. Yu Luo had died just like that—a Star God had died just like that. Even though he was the Star God Emperor, he still could not believe it, could not accept it. "You actually killed Yu Luo... Do you know what a great crime this is!"
"And so? What do you plan to do with me?" Mo Li crossed her arms, her face showing not a trace of worry or tension, only sarcasm. "Will you kill me, or cripple me?"
"You..." The Star God Emperor's features twisted, but he could not speak.
Mo Li's smile grew even more mocking. Her eyes narrowed slightly, and she spoke slowly and unhurriedly: "You once promised me that as long as I cooperated with your ritual, you would grant me three requests. My first request was that Cai Zhi not know the truth—you agreed, and for now, I'll consider that you've kept it."
"Now, I'll tell you my second request... it was to kill Yu Luo!"
Star God Emperor: "..."
"Although I've always found you, you old scoundrel, utterly disgusting, at least you are the God Emperor of a King Realm. Surely you won't go back on your word? And to spare your esteemed Star God Emperor the trouble, I took the initiative to deal with her. You should be thanking me instead of shouting at me... You must really favor this wretched woman, don't you? Much more than... my mother!"
Each word of the last sentence was filled with freezing hatred and murderous intent.
Crack, crack, crack...
The Star God Emperor clenched his fists, his knuckles emitting explosive sounds like breaking bones.
Boom!!
The Star God Emperor suddenly struck out. With a thunderous roar, starlight exploded. Yu Luo's remains and bloodstains were completely obliterated amidst the fading starlight, leaving not a single trace.
The Star God Emperor flicked his sleeves, turned without a word, and left.
"Make sure to clean up properly. If anyone finds out that the Heavenly Poison Star God is dead, and killed by me, you old scoundrel will probably become the biggest joke in the Eastern Divine Region." Mo Li squinted her eyes and taunted him with a "reminder."