Chapter 136: If We're Brothers, Then Come and Get Cut Down

“Jiang Changkong? The Star Gate peak from Jiangshui City?”

“At most mid-stage Star Vault, what does he amount to?”

A group of people sneered contemptuously.

Nantian Wang’s chubby face twitched, a flicker of emotion flashing in his eyes: “Changkong, I know you see me as a brother, but you’d better not get involved.”

You’re overthinking it completely. Who sees you as a brother?

Jiang Changkong strode forward. Jiangshui City had eight slots, Anding Province had fifteen.

He had killed three, leaving nineteen others besides himself, all now present.

Ten late-stage Star Vault, nine mid-stage Star Vault.

Among them, two were brought by Nantian Wang—Li Changtian and Ji Chengming’s guardians—both helping Nantian Wang.

Six late-stage Star Vault were besieging four.

The remaining five were surrounding Nantian Wang, Luo Yunchen, and Ji Chengming.

Nantian Wang was hiding behind the two, cursing at the others.

Around them were some Star Demons, but most were at the Star Gate level, with a few early-stage Star Vault among them, posing little threat.

It seemed the Star Vault peak was only that one.

“Nantian Wang, I’ll help you.”

Li Changtian shouted solemnly, golden sword light piercing through the flames as he forcefully joined the battle.

“Changkong, don’t interfere. This belongs to my Nan family from the start. No one can take it away!”

Nantian Wang dodged while yelling.

“Ridiculous! Your Nan family rose to prominence after obtaining a fragment of the Blazing Sun Star Monument. Do you really think the Blazing Sun Star Monument here is also yours?”

One person sneered, his sword forcing Luo Yunchen back.

“The Nan family is impressive, but this world doesn’t belong to you.”

“Exactly. There are plenty of forces stronger than your Nan family.”

The others’ eyes burned with fervor.

At this moment, they didn’t even care about the Yang Stones, focusing only on the so-called Star Monument.

Was that broken stone slab really a Star Monument?

Jiang Changkong pondered as he stepped into the fray.

“Bold! How dare you interfere? I’ll kill you first!”

A young man who had just forced Luo Yunchen back turned his sword toward Jiang Changkong, aiming straight for his vitals.

“Kill yourself.”

Jiang Changkong didn’t even bother to lift an eyelid, uttering the words calmly as Taiji circulated.

Hum

Squelch

The longsword reversed, all tenfold Star Power returning in full.

Before he could react in shock, the blade had already sliced across his throat. Blood flowed, life extinguished.

Against someone far weaker than himself, the Taiji Diagram could deflect all force.

“Young master!”

The late-stage Star Vault guardian’s expression changed, roaring in grief and rage. Terrifying Star Power repelled the surrounding flames as he charged at Jiang Changkong.

“Go keep your young master company.”

Jiang Changkong flicked a finger, a blade of light slicing through the Void.

Thud

The charging figure halted, head flying off, blood gushing like a fountain as the headless corpse collapsed.

The surrounding flames still danced, groups of Star Demons growling lowly as they recovered from the injuries inflicted by Nantian Wang and the others.

The combatants froze, as if immobilized, standing rigidly in place.

They looked at Jiang Changkong with fearful gazes.

Li Changtian and Ji Chengming’s group had already witnessed his strength, so they weren’t particularly shocked.

If he could slash a Star Vault peak Star Demon to death with one blade and kill a late-stage Star Vault with a flick of his finger, what was there to be surprised about?

“Nantian Wang, you’re secure now. Your Changkong is at Star Vault peak,” Li Changtian said with a laugh.

Gulp

A mouthful of saliva was swallowed hard.

It wasn’t anyone else—it was Nantian Wang.

He’s not mine!

Nantian Wang desperately wanted to shout it out, but he didn’t dare.

What if Jiang Changkong really did see him as a true brother? What if he really was acting for his sake?

“Nantian Wang, you’re despicable, actually arranging a Star Vault peak expert to come in.” The crowd was furious and terrified, only daring to shout curses as they slowly retreated.

Killing a late-stage Star Vault expert with a flick of the finger—even ordinary Star Vault peak experts couldn’t do that!

Has he reached the limit of Star Vault peak?

How did you bribe those soldiers to let Jiang Changkong in?

“Ch-Changkong, my good brother.” Nantian Wang’s chubby face twitched.

Jiang Changkong smiled faintly. “Yes, good brother.”

Nantian Wang breathed a sigh of relief. He’s my brother—a brother wouldn’t make things difficult for me.

A flicker of delight crossed his face as Nantian Wang laughed heartily. “Now, I declare that this Star Stele and Yang Stone belong to me, Nantian Wang. Does anyone object?”

The crowd seethed with anger but dared not utter a word.

Jiang Changkong’s smile deepened. “I object.”

“Who? Who objects? Step for—Changkong?”

Nantian Wang’s excited expression instantly stiffened. Damn it, didn’t we agree we’re brothers?

We were just brothers a moment ago, and now you object?

The crowd was stunned. What kind of act was this now?

“I think they’re right. Treasures belong to the virtuous. Didn’t you say that earlier too? Everyone relies on their own abilities.”

Jiang Changkong spoke calmly.

Nantian Wang’s face fell. “We’re brothers.”

“If we’re brothers, then come and cut me down. That’s what a senior taught me.” Jiang Changkong said evenly.

Nantian Wang: “…”

If we’re brothers, come and cut me down? What kind of twisted brotherhood is this?

Fatty Nan was utterly despaired. Jiang Changkong’s attitude toward brothers was terrible.

Jiang Changkong stepped forward, walking into the center of the crowd and sweeping his gaze across everyone. “Now, all the good things here are mine. Does anyone object?”

The crowd: “…”

Li Changtian and the other three: “…”

Weren’t you invited by Nantian Wang?

“No objections.” Li Changtian and the other three immediately said.

“You… didn’t you say you’d support me even to death?” Nantian Wang stared blankly at the four.

“Before, we thought you and Changkong were in cahoots.”

Li Changtian curled his lip. “We pledge to support Changkong even to death.”

Nantian Wang: “…”

You four fickle bastards!

It’s all because of you, Li Changtian. Why did you have to call him here?

And tell me not to panic?

I’m panicking like hell right now!

“No one objects? Then it’s settled.” Jiang Changkong said calmly.

“Changkong, the Yang Stone is in Fatty Nan’s hands.” Li Changtian immediately said.

You’re selling me out way too fast, aren’t you? Even changed how you address me?

Nantian Wang’s face twitched. Just moments ago, we were life-and-death comrades, and now you’re betraying your teammate.

“Changkong, good brother…”

“Hmm?”

Ignoring Nantian Wang’s plea, Jiang Changkong’s gaze turned cold.

“Here.” Nantian Wang shuddered, pulling out a round stone emitting golden flames from his chest and tossing it to Jiang Changkong.

“Jiang Changkong, your strength is formidable, but with so many of us here, if we unite, we might not be weaker than you.”

A young man said coldly.

The others’ eyes flickered, their retreating steps halting.

“Is that so?” Jiang Changkong smiled faintly, his long blade spinning out. The evening glow was like fire, the setting sun like blood. “One blade, sunset!”

Terrifying Star Power shook the crowd, forcing them to retreat repeatedly.

The Sunset Blade, using seventy percent of his Star Power, stirred the winds and clouds.

Within a radius of several hundred meters, golden flames seemed drawn, surging into the long blade.

“You… I was just talking nonsense earlier…”

Boom!

The Sunset Blade descended, splitting the earth open. Flames surged around, scattering in all directions.

Star Power raged wildly. Several nearby individuals failed to escape in time and were severely injured on the spot, while the Star Demons in the vicinity were directly reduced to a bloody mist, unable to recover.

After a long while, the Star Power dissipated, leaving behind a crack dozens of meters long and over ten meters deep on the ground.

The person who had spoken and his guardian had vanished without a trace, leaving not the slightest hint of their presence.

Gulp

The sound of swallowing echoed again, but this time, it was collective.

Jiang Changkong glanced at Nantian Wang and said calmly, “Come on, let’s team up and give it a try. I’ll keep you company.”

Try what? That earlier slash wasn’t just at the limit of Star Power—it had definitely reached the level of a Star Spirit.

Even if their numbers doubled, they stood no chance of victory.

“Suddenly, I think what you said makes sense. Let’s rely on our own abilities. Yours are clearly superior.”

Nantian Wang said hoarsely. Why are you looking at me? I never said we should team up. Don’t actually slash me.