Old Five is a Goose.
Chapter 371: Contending for Star Lord
Xia Dandao was overjoyed. This was the kind of subordinate he wanted, one who could help him at critical moments.
"Bullshit!" A sudden voice rang out, and an old man stood up. He pointed at the True God cultivator who spoke and said, "Palace Lord Su and Palace Lord Yan fought bloody battles outside Fengxiao City, as witnessed by everyone. Now that Palace Lord Su and Palace Lord Yan have annihilated the invading alien race, instead of helping, you are slandering the heroes who shed blood for True Star. What are your intentions? Could it be that you have already surrendered to the alien race and are just a sleeper agent here?"
Xia Dandao's face darkened. He knew who this old fellow was. Chi Huo'er, a loyal lackey of Chi Tong, the former Star Lord of Star Emperor Mountain, even Chi Tong’s shadow. Wherever Chi Tong went, he followed.
Chi Huo'er had never revealed his strength in public, but Xia Dandao estimated that he was at least at the fifth level of Human Immortal. This strength was beyond his ability to kill at will. Xu Chi Huang was only at the first level of Human Immortal and was also somewhat damaged. He could kill Xu Chi Huang under the pressure of his aura. Chi Huo'er was not Xu Chi Huang, and if he failed to kill him immediately, the consequences would be severe.
Before Xia Dandao could come up with a plan, he heard someone else stand up and say, "Manager Chi is right. We personally witnessed Palace Lord Su Xuan and Palace Lord Yan Ze fighting alien race cultivators outside Fengxiao City. If such heroes of True Star are also smeared with dirt, then True Star is completely finished."
Although Xia Dandao was the Palace Lord of the Star Battle Palace, the first palace of Star Emperor Mountain, and even forcibly occupied the position of Star Lord, his prestige was far inferior to Chi Tong's. Even Wu Lingzhi's prestige was higher than his. Before he completely controlled the power of Fengxiao City, he could not expect to have everything his way.
Before, no one had stood up, but now that someone had, there were immediate voices of agreement.
As expected, with Chi Huo'er and this cultivator standing up, more cultivators joined in. Eventually, it formed a wave, calling for the opening of Fengxiao City's defense array, allowing Palace Lord Su and Palace Lord Yan to enter.
Xia Dandao knew that if he continued to obstruct, he would be unable to control the situation in the end. Apart from anything else, the cultivator army of Su Xuan and Yan Ze left in Fengxiao City would be enough to cause a major battle in Fengxiao City. In terms of strength, Xia Dandao was not necessarily sure of a decisive victory.
Since things had reached this point, he simply said, "Manager Chi is right. Palace Lord Su and Palace Lord Yan did fight hard outside Fengxiao City just now. In the name of the Star Lord of Star Emperor Mountain, I order the opening of Fengxiao City's defense array, allowing Palace Lord Su and Palace Lord Yan to enter."
Even more enthusiastic cheers rang out, and the defense array outside Fengxiao City was opened.
Su Xuan and Yan Ze entered Fengxiao City to even greater cheers. There were already many Star Navy and Star Fortress Army in Fengxiao City, and with the arrival of the two palace lords, these armies were even more confident.
"Congratulations to Palace Lord Su and Palace Lord Yan for winning a victory and temporarily driving the alien race cultivator army out of Fengxiao City." Xia Dandao was the first to stand up, cupping his fists with a beaming smile.
Su Xuan said calmly, "It could have been simpler, but unfortunately, our Fengxiao City had no reinforcements, and Palace Lord Yan and I, along with many other True Star cultivators who went out to kill the alien race, almost died unjustly outside Fengxiao City."
After Su Xuan said these words, many cultivators in Fengxiao City lowered their heads, as they were also members who had shrunk back in Fengxiao City and did not go out.
Xia Dandao did not show the slightest embarrassment on his face, but said solemnly, "Palace Lord Su is right. I was too conservative. I was focused on defending the gate of True Star and preserving True Star's strength, so I didn't think about making a desperate gamble."
Su Xuan and Yan Ze's fighting outside became a desperate gamble in Xia Dandao's mouth.
Su Xuan was too lazy to waste words with Xia Dandao and said loudly, "To all the cultivators of my True Star, today I bring even better news. That's right, the Starry Sky Hall has been taken back by us..."
Even though Su Xuan had said that Fengxiao City had been retaken outside Fengxiao City, many people did not really believe it. After all, Fengxiao City had millions of alien race cultivator troops, as well as Celestial Immortal experts and Human Immortal cultivators and Level 8 demon beasts from various Gu Nuo Stars.
If the Starry Sky Hall could be retaken so easily, then True Star's cultivators would not need to shrink back in Fengxiao City.
"Palace Lord Su, you can't say such things casually, otherwise it will affect the reputation of our Star Emperor Mountain." Xia Dandao said solemnly.
Su Xuan ignored Xia Dandao and continued, "I am not lying to everyone, because the person who retook the Starry Sky Hall is here. I believe many people are familiar with him. That's right, it is Mo Wuji, the next Star Lord designated by Star Lord Chi Tong. Star Lord Wu has also said that as long as Mo Wuji returns, he will hand over the position of Star Lord to Mo Wuji immediately. Now Star Lord Mo has returned and has also retaken the Starry Sky Hall..."
There was no enthusiastic response as expected. After Su Xuan said that Mo Wuji had retaken the Starry Sky Hall, it caused more discussion. Because this matter was too sensational.
Xia Dandao had already seen Mo Wuji. Although he really wanted to kill Mo Wuji immediately, he knew that now was not the time for him to act. After Su Xuan finished speaking, he stood up and said in a gloomy tone, "Palace Lord Su, you can't say such things casually. Not to mention that the Starry Sky Hall has a Level 8 peak demon beast, Leopard Fury, and even a Celestial Immortal expert. As for ordinary Human Immortal experts and ordinary Level 8 demon beasts, there are even more..."
"Are you talking about him?" Mo Wuji had long wanted to settle accounts with Xia Dandao, but some things had to be done step by step, and it had not yet reached that point.
A corpse with the head of a leopard and the body of a human was thrown in front of everyone by Mo Wuji. Mo Wuji did not want to be this Star Lord, but now he had to be this Star Lord. If he did not take down Xia Dandao's Star Lord position, he would not be able to kill Xia Dandao.
Seeing this corpse, someone immediately exclaimed, "That's right, he is Leopard Fury. I didn't expect Leopard Fury to be really killed."
Seeing Leopard Fury killed, Xia Dandao felt a tightness in his heart. He knew that Leopard Fury's strength was stronger than his. If Leopard Fury was really killed by Mo Wuji, then it meant that he was not Mo Wuji's opponent either. His divine sense subconsciously scanned Mo Wuji, but he did not sense any cultivation from Mo Wuji.
Mo Wuji was still like an ordinary mortal without spiritual roots. The more this was the case, the more apprehensive he felt.
Shi Lu, who was standing to the side, suddenly took out a crystal ball and said, "Everyone, take a look at the image of Star Lord Mo killing the Celestial Immortal from Gu Nuo Star."
The crystal ball was activated by Shi Lu. Mo Wuji smashed the Celestial Immortal's head with a stick, and at the same time, a lightning sword pierced through the Celestial Immortal's waist. Although the subsequent image was gone, Mo Wuji was obviously alive now, so the Celestial Immortal was killed.
"I recorded this. Star Lord Mo used the Starry Sky Cannon to kill millions of alien race cultivator troops and successfully occupied the Starry Sky Hall. I just want to say one sentence, from now on, we can enter the Starry Sky Battlefield again."
Shi Lu's words brought even more violent commotion. At this moment, almost all the cultivators were frantically shouting Mo Wuji's name. Even the image was taken out, plus the fact that the alien race cultivator army was bombed and killed by the Starry Sky Giant Cannon, this statement was not untenable.
For all the cultivators here, how important it was to be able to go to the Starry Sky Battlefield. It should be known that True Star's cultivation resources were actually not many, and some fragmented resources were controlled by large families and large sects. Ordinary cultivators who wanted to enter a higher realm had to go to the Starry Sky Battlefield.
Mo Wuji's retaking of the Starry Sky Hall allowed the cultivators of True Star to go to the Starry Sky Battlefield again, which was simply a great kindness.
Even without the nomination of Star Lord Chi Tong, what Mo Wuji had done was enough to make 99% of the cultivators of True Star grateful to him. Even the Star Battle Army cultivators under Xia Dandao were excited, let alone others?
"Although Star Lord Chi fell for my True Star, he recommended Star Lord Mo to succeed as the Star Lord of Star Emperor Mountain. I believe that under the leadership of Star Lord Mo, Star Emperor Mountain and True Star will only become more and more prosperous." Su Xuan seized the opportunity to stand up and say.
"Wait a minute." Before everyone could express their opinions, a sturdy man with purplish-red hair stood up.
He cupped his fists at Mo Wuji and the others and said, "Wuji's ability to retake the Starry Sky Hall and even kill Leopard Fury and the Celestial Immortal expert is also a great merit to Star Emperor Mountain and the entire True Star. Now that Star Emperor Mountain has elected Palace Lord Xia Dandao as the successor Star Lord, although this is the case, I still suggest that Wuji serve as the Palace Lord of the Star Battle Palace, the first palace of Star Emperor Mountain, and also serve as the first guardian of Star Emperor Mountain."
Su Xuan and the others all recognized this purplish-red haired man, Chu Fengyi, the Palace Lord of the Star Fire Palace, the fifth palace of Star Emperor Mountain, and a lackey of the Xia family. And he spoke with seniority, directly calling Mo Wuji "Wuji."
Chu Fengyi's words were completely based on the facts. For Star Emperor Mountain, it was indeed not a big problem, and the Star Lord could not be changed casually.
Su Xuan snorted and said, "Mo Wuji is the successor designated by Star Lord Chi Tong and the first contributor to retaking the Starry Sky Hall. It is the will of the people that he become the Star Lord of Star Emperor Mountain. What's more, the Star Lord of Star Emperor Mountain needs the approval of the ten palaces. Yan Ze and I have not expressed our opinions at all. How can there be a Star Lord?"
Chu Fengyi also said sternly, "Palace Lord Su is right, but what time is it now? It is a critical period for the alien race invasion, so naturally, it cannot be the same as usual. I will not object to Mo Wuji becoming the Star Lord, after all, he is the next Star Lord designated by Star Lord Chi Tong. So, after Star Lord Xia steps down, I will be the first to support Mo Wuji becoming the Star Lord of Star Emperor Mountain."
"What is Mo Wuji? Just a small cultivator from a lost continent. I don't agree with him being the Star Lord. Only Star Lord Xia has the ability to serve as the Star Lord of True Star and Star Emperor Mountain." A cold voice said.
Mo Wuji's gaze also fell on the guy who spoke, and he asked calmly, "Who are you?"
The man who spoke took a step forward, cupped his fists around, and then said loudly, "I am Xia Junhuang from the Xia family. Star Lord Xia is my father. But I don't avoid relatives when recommending talents, and I never hide my thoughts."
"Very good." After Mo Wuji said these two words, a lightning sword had already directly pierced through space.
"Pfft!" A flash of lightning and a splash of blood. Even though Xia Junhuang was already at the second level of True God, he was unable to resist and was directly nailed to the ground by Mo Wuji's lightning sword.