Chapter 202: As Long as the Star Stones Arrive

Jiang Changkong studied Star Script until midnight before finally going to sleep.

Early the next morning, he rose and had breakfast with Tang Ruoxi, preparing to continue his study of Star Script.

For now, he still lacked the absolute strength needed to contend for the mineral vein.

That group of people also didn’t dare to provoke him again unless they all united, but Heng Xueyue and the others would never truly join forces.

Just as he finished breakfast and set down his bowl and chopsticks, Yao Meng arrived with Liu Min.

“Meng Jie, what brings you here to see me today?” Jiang Changkong smiled slightly and asked, “Have you had breakfast?”

“Yes, I’ve eaten. I came to talk to you.”

Yao Meng offered a faint smile. “Shall we talk inside?”

“Please.” Jiang Changkong led her into the room.

Liu Min stood guard at the door, ensuring no one approached.

Jiang Changkong was puzzled. “What matter is so important?”

“It’s about you and Xueyue.” Yao Meng’s expression grew more serious. “She’s also suspicious about what happened yesterday.”

Jiang Changkong raised an eyebrow. “Does she know there’s a problem with someone close to her?”

“Yes. Xueyue couldn’t come herself, so she asked me to come in her place.”

Yao Meng nodded and continued, “Last night, Heng Xuanqing went into a frenzy, claiming his medicine had run out. Heng De went to the city to buy more.”

“Heng De?”

Jiang Changkong was slightly startled. “Is it really him?”

“Most likely. Apart from Jiang Changyue, only the Heng family has profound mastery of Taiyin Star Power. And last night, Heng De was the only one unaccounted for.”

Yao Meng paused to gather her thoughts. “But there’s probably more than just Heng De involved now, and we have no evidence.”

“So, Heng Xueyue wants to use this opportunity to have me eliminate all the people around her?” Jiang Changkong smiled. “How many Star Stones is she offering?”

“We still need evidence. One of them is her third uncle—can he be killed so easily?”

Yao Meng shot him a glare, her tone tinged with annoyance.

Jiang Changkong was momentarily taken aback. “Heng Xueyue suspects that lunatic?”

“Yes, and he’s the one she least wants to suspect.”

Yao Meng sighed softly, producing a document from her hand. “You’ll understand once you read this.”

Jiang Changkong took the document and examined it. It detailed matters related to Heng Xuanqing.

According to the Heng family’s rules, the most talented individuals competed for the position of prodigy.

His younger sister was one of them.

At the time, Heng Xuanqing leveraged his sister’s talent to amass resources extensively, hiring High-Rank Martial Artists to refine his body and enhance his strength.

However, for reasons unknown, his sister strayed down a misguided path and was exiled to the Sin Domain.

The Heng family insisted on her exile, and with no one to protect her, Heng Xuanqing was deeply traumatized.

The records showed that Heng Xuanqing had gone mad many times, believing his sister could still return. He collected Star Stones, saving them for her.

By taking his Star Stones, Jiang Changkong had threatened his very life, which was why he had gone into a frenzy.

“What does this have to do with Heng Xueyue? Could it be that Heng Xueyue’s parents were the ones who caused his sister to be sent to the Sin Domain?”

After reading the document, Jiang Changkong asked curiously.

“Heng Xueyue’s eldest aunt was the prodigy of the previous generation in the Heng family. She had no children and treated Xueyue as her own daughter.”

Yao Meng frowned slightly. “I’m not sure if there’s any specific grudge between them. If there is, it would be a family scandal.”

Jiang Changkong nodded. “What does Heng Xueyue want me to do?”

“Go along with his wishes and kill Heng Xueyue.” Yao Meng said.

Jiang Changkong was momentarily stunned. “Kill her?”

Yao Meng explained, “Of course not for real. Xueyue has a secret technique for feigning death. Combined with the characteristics of the Taiyin Stellar Body, it can deceive everyone.”

“What if the other party prefers cremation?”

“They wouldn’t. When a genius of the Heng family dies, their remains are returned to the Heng family. After they confirm Xueyue’s death, you can summon Jiang Changyue and bring Xueyue out,” Yao Meng said.

“What’s in it for me?” Jiang Changkong asked.

“The Star Stones promised to you will be changed to six thousand low-grade sixth-tier ones,” Yao Meng replied.

“Payment first,” Jiang Changkong extended his hand.

“I knew you’d say that. Half now, the rest after the job is done.” Yao Meng took out the Star Stones, all of which were processed low-grade sixth-tier ones.

“As long as the Star Stones are delivered, everything’s negotiable. Whatever act you want to put on, I’ll play along,” Jiang Changkong said gleefully, holding the Star Stones.

Yao Meng said solemnly, “You should be careful too. I’ve received news that someone is inciting the Anding Alliance to have you killed here. As for the final showdown, it will definitely be a group effort. All I can do is have Aunt Liu and Tianwang’s people save you when you’re at a disadvantage. I’ve already prepared a method to ensure you escape unscathed.”

“Bring it on,” Jiang Changkong said, accepting the Star Stones. With three hundred thousand units of Essence, Energy, and Spirit, plus what he had left, it was enough to reach the late Star Spirit stage. Once Yao Meng left, he could advance and sweep through everything without issue. He was truly grateful to Heng Xueyue—she was really wealthy.

The two discussed further. Tonight, Heng Xueyue and the others would invite him out to ambush him. Yao Meng and Nantian Pang’s people would not participate, but the others were unknown.

Jiang Changkong indicated he understood. As for the others, as long as they weren’t from the Heng family, he could handle them however he pleased.

After Yao Meng left, Jiang Changkong hurried away as well—he needed to advance. Reaching the late Star Spirit stage would undoubtedly bring a world-shaking change in his strength. The mineral vein was already within his grasp.

Returning to the depths of the swamp, Jiang Changkong first perfected two martial arts before advancing. All six martial arts simultaneously reached the Great Accomplishment stage! Now, he dared to claim he was invincible among Star Spirits. Below the high-tier stage, who could be his match? Only those freaks who had reached the peak of the Star Spirit stage, infinitely close to the high-tier stage, could surpass him in one attribute. But among the geniuses of this generation, how many had reached the Star Spirit peak? The previous generation? If the geniuses of the previous generation hadn’t yet stepped into the high-tier stage by now, they were hardly worth calling geniuses.

The Star Gate was refined, and Star Power underwent a transformation, with both quality and quantity undergoing earth-shattering changes. Golden light shimmered, blood energy surged, and the Essence and Energy Smoke Signal soared into the sky! Taiyin and Taiyang appeared simultaneously, with his left side icy cold and his right side scorching hot, while Taiji balanced in the center! Invisible Star Power lifted him, along with nearby weeds and soil, suspending them in the air. Swift blade light flashed through the surrounding Void, and the floating weeds, though seemingly intact, had long been reduced to dust. Silvery-white cold air and golden sunlight froze and dried up the nearby swamp.

This lasted for an hour before the various phenomena finally dissipated, but Jiang Changkong remained seated cross-legged in the Void. Clenching his fist, he felt his pure strength had become terrifyingly powerful, and the vigor within his body was abundant enough to kill opponents of the same level. Star Power merged with his soul, allowing him to control it with increasing ease. With his current strength, he could easily defeat his former self in an instant. If he used only one attribute, unless a genius-level Star Spirit peak expert appeared, perhaps a hundred Star Spirit peak experts could fight him. But if he unleashed both Taiyin and Taiyang simultaneously, even a genius-level expert would kneel before him.

Jiang Changkong: Late Star Spirit Stage

Mid-Tier High-Grade Martial Art:

Indestructible Diamond Divine Art: Great Accomplishment: 1/1,125,000

Mystical Tai Chi Art: Mastery: 1/1125000

Three Blades of the Fleeting Swan: Mastery: 1/1125000

Blazing Sun Art: Mastery: 1/1125000

Spirit Control Art: Mastery: 1/1125000

Cold Moon Art: Mastery: 1/1125000

Essence: 43195

Ding-dong

Immersed in the joy of his improved strength, Jiang Changkong’s phone rang—it was a message from Xu Xinghe.

“What is it? Were you discovered last night?” Jiang Changkong replied.

Xu Xinghe: “They suspect me, but have no proof. Now my uncle is rallying the families, planning to join forces to kill you.”

Jiang Changkong thought for a moment before replying: “Is it really okay for you to betray your uncle like this?”

Xu Xinghe paused briefly before continuing: “I don’t want you to die. I still want you to enter the Sin Domain. If possible, spare his life.”

“You certainly have confidence in me. Fine, you’ve helped me a lot too. I’ll spare his life.”

Jiang Changkong replied.

“Even if you alone aren’t enough, there’s Jiang Changyue. With the two of you working together, no one here can kill you.”

After typing this, Xu Xinghe didn’t reply further.

Jiang Changkong looked at the message and shook his head. Whatever they were thinking, he only needed Star Stones—then he could crush them all.