Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 491: Chapter 210: Star Master Zhang, What a Coincidence_4

”Your Majesty, I am here to see you.”

After paying respects to the Qian’an Emperor, Cheng Yuxiao turned to Du Tingyun, ”Star Master Du, you want to sign with me the changes in the disciple recruitment ratios for this year between the various local halls and branches of Dachen and Tianyang Star Hall, including the matters of joint defense.

What if the new Star Masters don’t recognize it?”

”How could that be! As long as the Tianyang Star Hall Big Seal of Dachen Star Master is stamped, who would dare not to recognize it?” Du Tingyun said with a smile.

”Oh? Then where is the Star Master Seal, Star Master Du? You wouldn’t have forgotten to bring it, would you?” Cheng Yuxiao asked with a smile as he looked at Du Tingyun.

”Of course I brought it, come, let’s first discuss the details!”

”I want to see the Big Seal before discussing anything else,” Cheng Yuxiao said forcefully.

Du Tingyun had no choice but to show the Star Master Seal.

”Heh, it seems that Star Master Du is indeed very sincere! Since we are both busy, why don’t we settle this quickly?” Cheng Yuxiao said.

”This.....”

”Let’s deal with this matter first, your Tianyang Star Hall’s branches across the counties were originally limited to recruiting a hundred disciples each year. Since Star Master Du wants to offer this to His Majesty, let’s reduce that number this year, shall we? How about sixty?”

”Reduce by so much? Impossible!”

”Eighty! Otherwise, there’s no point in discussing further. My official duties are pressing; it’s better I take my leave!” Cheng Yuxiao feigned leaving.

”Fine, eighty then, eighty it is!”

”Then, Star Master Du, please use your seal on this clause first!”

Into the newly created Jade Document, Cheng Yuxiao first stamped his own Big Seal, then handed it over to Du Tingyun.

Du Tingyun looked at Cheng Yuxiao, not wanting to stamp it, but Cheng Yuxiao stared at him, giving the impression that he would leave if the stamp was not used.

This made Du Tingyun grit his teeth in resolve.

Reduce then reduce!

As long as he could establish Miracle Merit, what does it matter if the Star Hall recruits a few fewer disciples?

He immediately used the Big Seal.

”Good, Star Master Du is straightforward. Now, let’s discuss the next condition, the number of disciples recruited by the various state halls...”

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At the same time, Xu Jin left Ying Mansion, and Ying Bonian watched him for a long time until Xu Jin disappeared at the end of the alley before returning.

The Ying Mansion in Wanyi was considered one of the better establishments in the upper market.

The entire Wanyi consisted of the outer city, the palace city, the imperial city, and the most numerous markets.

There was a wall separating each market, and after leaving Ying Mansion for a kilometer, Xu Jin turned into a spacious market lane.

As it was already dark, there were very few pedestrians on the market lane.

Suddenly, and very abruptly, the Mingji Star Pattern of Xu Jin’s Lower Star Palace started flashing intensely.

In these flashes, Xu Jin sensed six extremely intense waves of Star Power rushing towards him from not far away!

The next instant, the sky suddenly brightened.

A net-like Star Artifact suddenly shot into the sky.

It covered a kilometer radius around Xu Jin.

This was to prevent Xu Jin from escaping.

At the same moment, six Fifth Tier Experts charged out from different directions, attacking Xu Jin.

Six Fifth Tier Experts, among them were four at the Gathering Battle Peak and one each at the Eighth and Ninth Layers.

As these six appeared, another four auras of Fifth Tier Gathering Battle appeared from all around, but they did not attack, seemingly on guard!

”It seems this bait of mine is quite tempting, to hook so many!”

As he looked at the six Fifth Tier Experts who had emerged, Xu Jin sighed, and his thoughts sank into the Chaotic Star Pendant, his hand also holding onto two Fifth Tier Emblems.

Although he was prepared, he couldn’t be careless; Xu Jin had to be cautious.

His own life was at stake.

The next instant, Chief Peng, with all white hair, fell directly from the sky. With just one footstep, he shattered the Fifth Tier Star Artifact blocking the space!

With a flick of his fingers, three streaks of azure light blasted at the three Fifth Tier Gathering Battle Peak Experts.

The moment the azure lights touched them, they turned into nets.

”Seventh Tier!”

The assassins, sensing the aura, screamed in shock.

The two quicker-reacting Peak Experts dodged immediately, not taking the hit head-on!

One dodged swiftly, withdrawing completely, while the other was a half-step slow, and one side of their body was directly shredded by the azure light net.

The one who stubbornly resisted was instantly cut into countless pieces!

This scene left Xu Jin stunned, exclaiming ”Damn!”

Chief Peng, who appeared kind and benevolent with his white hair and beard, was this brutally vicious in action?

Although three were intercepted, the other three assassins still advanced towards Xu Jin.

The moment they heard someone cry out ”Seventh Tier,” they despaired!

Their mission was just to kill a minor Third-level Star Refining character, and yet a Seventh Tier Expert had appeared!

It was certain, then, that this assassination attempt was doomed!

There was no escape!

But if the assassination was successful, it would be a Great Merit, and according to Star Hall tradition, the families and children of those who died in battle would receive generous treatment and special care!

They had no choice but to fight to the death!

But just as these three charged to within a hundred meters of Xu Jin and raised their hands to strike, intense gold and crimson lights simultaneously flashed, blinding everyone in an instant!

Xu Jin couldn’t help but close his eyes.

But within the senses of the Mingji Star Pattern, a very familiar surge of Star Power appeared.

It was Left Libationer Meng Yanhui.

A Sixth Tier Peak Expert!

Just as Left Libationer Meng Yanhui appeared, he first thwarted the group of assassins, then three golden rainbows like golden dragons burst forth, heading straight for the heads of the three Fifth Tier assassins.

He instantly killed two of them.

The third barely managed to block and was sent flying backwards, vomiting blood.

With another blow, just as he got up, he was outright decapitated by the golden rainbow.

And Chief Peng, already having slain the other two on the spot!

In the distance, the four who were originally there to cover the retreat of the six assassins when they saw the appearance of a Seventh Tier Expert, didn’t hesitate for a second and turned tail to flee.

Whips filled the air, Fire Shadows rose.

To the east was Liu Qingzhu, and to the west was Shen Wei!

The two Vice Academicians acted simultaneously, immediately stopping the four from escaping.

In the next instant, Meng Yanhui and Chief Peng arrived, and in two breaths, they had killed the four.

Elder Peng, in particular, as a Seventh Tier Expert, waved his hand and annihilated these assassins.

The next moment, Elder Peng’s figure vanished and reappeared two thousand meters high in the sky, looking at Star Master Zhang Zhen of Cangming Star Hall of Dachen, who was exceedingly pale-faced, and suddenly sneered.

”Star Master Zhang, what a coincidence!”