Chapter 235: Star Stele?

In the land where Star Demons roam, massive boulders pile up, and coconut trees hang heavy with enormous fruit.

Because starlight bathes this world, these coconuts too have become infused with Star Power.

Two women stand beneath a coconut tree, their gazes immediately drawn to the sky.

A kilometer above is the barrier; even Jiang Changkong, flying through the air, only reached about three hundred meters.

This distance, for them, is very close, so it’s normal they noticed him right away.

“Jiang Changkong?” The younger woman’s eyes hold a trace of gravity.

“He is Jiang Changkong?” The other woman’s gaze flashes with a cold light, carrying a hint of killing intent.

Descending through the air as if unaware of her murderous intent: “Heng Moxuan? Heng Qingyue?”

“Was it you who killed my brother?”

Heng Moxuan’s expression is icy cold. A Lunar Sword light slashes straight out.

“Aunt.”

Heng Qingyue’s figure flashes, silver-white moonlight blocking the sword light. Sand and soil fly around, the ground cracking: “Aunt, Third Uncle’s death was all the Immortal Palace’s manipulation. It’s not Jiang Changkong’s fault.”

“He was the one who did it. I don’t care about right or wrong!”

Heng Moxuan’s long hair billows, her expression fierce: “Step aside, or I’ll kill you too!”

“Aunt, this is all the Immortal Palace’s scheme. If you truly turn against me, you’ll be playing right into their hands.”

Heng Qingyue’s expression darkens slightly: “Jiang Changkong, back then, he had no choice but to act decisively to save Xueyue.”

“Get out of my way!”

In her rage, Heng Moxuan refuses to listen. The Lunar Blade and Sword come to hand, silver moonlight spills forth, blade lights and sword shadows arrive in an instant.

“Jiang Changkong, you go first.” Heng Qingyue hurriedly shouts.

“Hah.”

Jiang Changkong lets out a light laugh, takes a step forward. Star Power surges mightily, the earth churns, dust and sand fill the sky. Heng Qingyue is directly forced back.

Invisible Star Power sweeps through, within a radius of several hundred meters, everything seems to freeze. Dust and sand hang suspended in the air.

Heng Moxuan’s figure halts, still holding her attacking posture. The blade edge and sword gleam pause mid-air.

Heng Qingyue’s face changes dramatically: “What’s going on?”

Is this Jiang Changkong’s strength?

Although she hasn’t made a move yet, the force that just repelled her was definitely far beyond her own.

Moreover, her aunt Heng Moxuan, though unable to step into the high ranks, as one of the overlords of the Sin Domain, her strength is also infinitely close to the high ranks.

“You’re a bit stronger than Qingfeng.”

Jiang Changkong says indifferently, flicks a finger. The blade light shatters, the sword gleam disperses. The surroundings return to normal, dust and sand continue to drift.

Heng Moxuan’s body regains freedom, she hastily retreats, looking at him with fear and alarm.

“It’s best not to fight.” Jiang Changkong says impassively: “I consider the Heng family friends. I won’t seize your Star Stones, nor take your Sin Tokens.

You only need to answer me two questions.”

Heng Moxuan’s eyes flicker, the killing intent on her dissipating.

Jiang Changkong says calmly: “First, the location of the Spatial Passage. Second, where is Wang Ruiqing.”

“I don’t know the Spatial Passage location either. Unless you agree to work for the Immortal Palace, their people will take you there.”

Heng Moxuan says without hesitation: “As for Wang Ruiqing, he was taken away by Immortal Palace people.”

Jiang Changkong says lightly: “Still in the Sin Domain?”

“Yes, but exactly where, I don’t know.” Heng Moxuan replies indifferently.

“It seems, this really is troublesome.” Jiang Changkong frowns slightly.

Heng Qingyue has already calmed down: “We’ll also keep an eye out for information about the Spatial Passage. If we get news, we’ll notify you.”

“Mm, thank you. If there’s any news about Wang Ruiqing, please inform me as well.”

After speaking, Jiang Changkong soared into the air: “If there’s nothing else, I won’t disturb your reunion.”

“Where are you going?” Heng Qingyue couldn’t help but ask.

Jiang Changkong paused mid-air, gazing into the distance: “As for the other overlords, I suppose you won’t tell me about them, so I’ll have to find them myself.”

“You won’t find them,” Heng Moxuan said coldly. “They’re hiding very well.”

“A bunch of sneaky rats. If I can’t find them, I’ll just destroy their rat holes.”

Without lingering further, Jiang Changkong flew deeper into the area.

The aunt and niece exchanged a glance. Heng Qingyue whispered, “Aunt, be careful. Xueyue and I will come again.”

Heng Moxuan nodded slightly. “The situation in the Sin Domain is unusual. You should also be cautious.”

“I understand.”

Heng Xueyue responded and turned to leave.

Along the way, Jiang Changkong encountered many Star Demons. Some of them directly released Star Power, charging into the sky.

Dodging the Star Demons’ attacks, Jiang Changkong thought of the abyss in Anding Province.

That abyss also had a crack from which Star Demons constantly emerged. Could the situation here be similar?

There were many Star Demons here, unlike in the vast sea, and they seemed endless. There must be a special entrance.

But if it were truly that simple, the Federation would surely have discovered it.

Whoosh, whoosh—

Suddenly, thousands of sword beams shot up from the ground, heading straight for him.

“Is this the trap?”

Jiang Changkong waved his hand, sweeping Star Power across the area. All the sword beams shattered as he descended.

The ground was carved with special patterns, shimmering with starlight and releasing terrifying sword beams.

A Star Array!

This Star Array covered an extremely large area, spanning about three hundred meters in radius. Its power was enough to kill ordinary Star Spirit Peak Martial Artists.

“I’ve fallen into the Star Array, so why hasn’t anyone shown up?”

Jiang Changkong scanned the surroundings, finding only a few Star Demon corpses and no sign of anyone.

Normally, when a trap is set, someone would be stationed nearby. If the person in the trap wasn’t dead, they’d finish them off.

Unless there really was no one nearby.

His senses gave no reaction either—no one was watching from the surroundings.

Star Power erupted from within him, golden light flooding the entire Star Array. A violent force burst forth, shattering the Star Array and shaking the surroundings.

After destroying the Star Array, Jiang Changkong dug out the Star Stones from the few Star Demon corpses before leaving.

Half an hour later, Jiang Changkong stopped. There were signs of habitation here—a campfire and some half-eaten roasted meat.

“This meat was only bitten a few times. People in the Sin Domain aren’t picky eaters.”

Jiang Changkong examined the roasted meat, then searched the nearby area, discovering another Star Array.

However, this Star Array was only half-finished, incomplete.

“The trap was only half-set. It seems this group has all gone into hiding. Could it be a Spatial Passage?”

Jiang Changkong murmured to himself. Heng Moxuan had said he wouldn’t find them, so it was likely they had gone to a Spatial Passage.

But why hadn’t Heng Moxuan gone?

Moreover, judging by the way Heng Moxuan and Heng Qingyue interacted, their relationship hadn’t deteriorated to the point of life-and-death conflict.

“Forget it. I’ll find a phone first and contact Xu Hengzhi.”

Jiang Changkong flew off. Phones were easy to find—there were plenty of Martial Artists here, and any one of them would have a phone.

Thud—

“President Jiang, I barely managed to get in here and haven’t even gained any benefits yet. Please, have mercy and don’t rob me.”

As soon as Jiang Changkong descended and intercepted a Martial Artist, the other person knelt.

Jiang Changkong’s lips twitched. “I just want to borrow your phone. Mine is lost.”

Had he become that intimidating?

“Oh, here, take it.” The martial artist quickly handed over the phone, offering it with both hands.

Jiang Changkong took the phone, shook his head, and turned to leave.

Dialing his own number, Xu Hengzhi’s voice came through from the other end: “Is that President Jiang?”

“It’s me. I didn’t find that group of guys,” Jiang Changkong said, somewhat frustrated.

“President Jiang, hurry back. We’ve discovered something good—a stone tablet inscribed with Star Script.”

“Star Stele?”

Jiang Changkong’s expression shifted: “I’ll be right there.”