Chapter 225: Everyone Kneel!

Just as Fatty Nan had said, poison, inciting the Martial Arts Association members, and then the Solar Star Array.

The dazzling golden light illuminated the night, pure Solar Power outlining the Star Array.

Jiang Changkong felt the Blazing Sun Power within him surge, immediately sensing suppression.

Nantian Wang was even worse off; the Solar Star Force within him could hardly be released.

His bodyguard fared slightly better, but his strength was also greatly diminished, barely able to exert the power of a late-stage Star Spirit.

Although there was no suppressing force for the others.

Once the Solar Star Array formed, its terrifying temperature was enough to scorch ordinary Star Vault cultivators to death.

Although everyone present could be considered geniuses, combined with the earlier poison, they were now drenched in sweat.

Liangqiu Xuanyi was no longer calm; her azure Star Power even emitted faint mist, suppressed by the Solar Star Array.

“Liangqiu Xuanyi, I’ll give you one last chance to join us.”

A man in black looked at Liangqiu Xuanyi, sharp Star Power radiating from him, dense golden light shining, yet unafraid of the Solar Star Array.

Liangqiu Xuanyi’s expression turned cold: “Impossible!”

“Too stubborn to appreciate kindness, kill!”

At the command, Hai Dafu and his eight companions charged first, followed by the other Martial Artists of the Martial Arts Association.

These people all had golden light shining on them, resonating with the Solar Star Array, unafraid of suppression.

“Jiang Changkong, die!”

Hai Dafu sneered, the nine of them joining forces again, unleashing a secret technique: “This time, let’s see how you block it!”

Jiang Changkong’s pale complexion returned to normal as he raised his hand, a top-tier sixth-grade long blade appearing in his grasp.

A sky full of evening glow obscured the golden light of Taiyang, the sunset blood-red as blade light swallowed the crowd.

“How is this possible…”

The charging Martial Artists’ expressions changed drastically, filled with shock and horror.

Hai Dafu and his eight companions bore the brunt, their bodies halting as blade light tore through their throats.

Scalding blood sprayed, azure Star Power evaporating along with it.

A single blade swept through, swift as a phantom, leaving no life in its wake.

“Your strength?”

The five men in black simultaneously changed expressions, their eyes filled with terror.

“When have you ever understood my true depth?”

Jiang Changkong spoke calmly, raising his left palm as an invisible Star Power spread—Spirit Control Art!

Rumble—

The scattered Blazing Sun Stones around flew out, the Solar Star Array instantly broken.

With the suppression gone, a vast force surged, spreading toward the numerous Martial Artists.

Pfft—

Merely from the Star Power impact, many Martial Artists couldn’t withstand it, vomiting blood and flying backward.

“Witnessing my true strength is your honor!”

Jiang Changkong released his right hand, the long blade traversing the Void, releasing countless blade rays.

The blade rays engulfed everything, enveloping all Martial Artists, including the five men in black.

The five men in black were not weak, each being geniuses second only to prodigies, using their abilities to shatter the blade rays.

“Retreat!”

The five immediately decided, abandoning these Martial Arts Association members to escape.

“Think you can leave?”

Jiang Changkong sneered, his form unmoving as the Blazing Sun Star Power within him instantly transformed, an invisible Star Power spreading: “Get back here!”

With an angry shout, the five and the remaining Martial Artists stiffened simultaneously, their bodies uncontrollably flying toward Jiang Changkong.

Thud—

Knees hitting the ground, the remaining Star Spirit Peak cultivators, including the men in black, all knelt before Jiang Changkong.

“You—”

As soon as the five opened their mouths, an invisible Star Power controlled them, cutting off their voices.

Jiang Changkong sheathed his long blade, his expression indifferent: “You were right, I wasn’t poisoned, nor was I injured.

With such a low-level Solar Star Array, how much could it possibly suppress my strength?”

Moreover, what I know isn’t limited to the Blazing Sun Art. If I switch to another technique, what means do you have to suppress me?

“Here’s the antidote. All of you take it.”

Nantian Pang took out the antidote and gave it to the others.

Liangqiu Xuanyi’s expression changed slightly: “You all knew?”

Nantian Pang said disdainfully, “It’s a trick that’s been used to death. We guessed it long ago.”

Liu Min moved to retrieve the Blazing Sun stones and handed them to Nantian Pang.

Nantian Pang frowned slightly: “It really is from my Nan family. In the entire Nan family, below the high-rank level, only my elder brother, who has cultivated some characteristics of the Stellar Body, remains unaffected.”

Hearing this, Yao Meng also looked at Jiang Changkong in surprise: “You’ve also cultivated some characteristics of the Stellar Body?”

That shouldn’t be possible. This belongs to the secret teachings of top-tier major powers; even first-rate forces might not have it.

“My strength has already surpassed your elder brother,” Jiang Changkong said indifferently.

His single Blazing Sun Art certainly couldn’t compare to a prodigy, but with seven martial arts techniques simultaneously transformed into one attribute, he could completely overpower Fatty Nan’s elder brother.

He just didn’t know how terrifying high-rank Martial Artists truly were, and whether he could match someone at the early stage of the Stellar Embryo?

Not long after, someone arrived and took away all the men in black.

Jiang Changkong had already searched their bodies. They weren’t carrying Star Stones, but a few Martial Arts Association presidents had brought some.

These few Star Stones weren’t shared with Yao Meng. The real distribution would come from figuring out how to dig them out from these Martial Arts Associations.

Because of this incident, the camping trip lost its appeal.

Liangqiu Xuanyi approached Jiang Changkong, her voice soft and gentle: “I wonder if Xuanyi might have the honor of inviting President Jiang for a chat tomorrow.”

Jiang Changkong replied politely, “It would be my honor to accept Miss Xuanyi’s invitation.”

“Then tomorrow, Xuanyi will respectfully welcome President Jiang,” Liangqiu Xuanyi gave a slight bow and turned to leave.

“Your chance has come,” Fatty Nan winked and said.

Yao Meng smiled, “Seize this opportunity.”

Jiang Changkong said indifferently, “Don’t forget about the Star Stones. Go back and sleep, and by the way, find out if any of these people have Shengjin.”

After speaking, he left first.

Yao Meng and Nantian Pang chuckled lightly and returned to Ten Thousand Li City.

The next day, at seven in the morning, Jiang Changkong was awakened by Nantian Pang.

He was even more enthusiastic about Liangqiu Xuanyi’s invitation than Jiang Changkong himself.

Yao Meng didn’t come along; she still had to handle matters for the Martial Arts Association and obtain Star Stones.

With Fatty Nan leading the way, the two arrived at a quaint, antique-style mansion.

The mansion had a lake, a small bridge, a pavilion, and was surrounded by flower pots with blooming flowers.

Liangqiu Xuanyi was brewing tea inside the pavilion.

“In this world filled with instruments everywhere, there’s still such a retro building. Miss Xuanyi truly has refined taste.”

Jiang Changkong entered the pavilion with Fatty Nan, feeling slightly surprised.

“President Jiang, there’s no need to address me so formally as ‘Xuanyi.’ It’s too distant. Why don’t you call me Xuanyi, and I’ll call you Changkong?”

Liangqiu Xuanyi smiled slightly, her lips closed, and handed over two cups of tea: “Please have some tea.”

Fatty Nan took a sip of tea, looking intoxicated: “Rich and mellow, lingering fragrance in the mouth, with a lasting aftertaste. Excellent tea, truly excellent.”

Jiang Changkong glanced at him, took a sip, and didn’t find it particularly fragrant: “I’m a rough man, so I won’t pretend to be cultured.”

This Fatty Nan really knew how to put on an act.

Liangqiu Xuanyi smiled gently: “This isn’t actually good tea at all; it’s just ordinary tea leaves.”

Fatty Nan’s expression stiffened, his face turning as ugly as pig liver.

“Let’s talk about why you’re looking for me,” Jiang Changkong said calmly.

He didn’t believe Liangqiu Xuanyi, surrounded by a swarm of bees, would invite him for no reason.

Liangqiu Xuanyi’s smile faded, replaced by a touch of gravity. “I asked you here this time because of that organization. You’ve fought them many times—do you have any experience to share?”

Jiang Changkong frowned. “What’s your relationship with them?”

Liangqiu Xuanyi sighed softly, walked to a flowerpot, and gently snapped a blooming blossom. “This is the relationship.”