Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 496: Chapter 212 Living or Becoming a Corpse (Please Guarantee a Minimum Monthly Ticket)_2

”State Preceptor Cheng, what is the meaning of this?”

Du Tingyun, who was about to leave, pointed at the obstructing corpses and interrogated. However, it was clear that his confidence had dwindled!

Cheng Yuxiao looked at the panic-stricken Du Tingyun. Stepping forward slowly, he said, ”The detailed backgrounds of these five deceased, shall I have someone report it in detail to Star Master Du? Do you want me to bring over someone who can prove their identities to identify them for Star Master Du?”

Upon hearing these words, Du Tingyun’s expression became even more frantic, and he didn’t know how to respond.

He never expected that not only had his plan failed, but it had also led to the worst possible outcome!

”Star Master Du, do not panic. There is something I must tell you.” Cheng Yuxiao spoke out again.

”Star Master Du, just fifteen minutes ago, Zhang Zhen, Star Master of Cangming located in Dachen, led ten fifth-tier experts in an assassination attempt on our National Taoist Institute disciple Xu Jin. They were executed on the spot by the Left Libationer of the National Taoist Institute.

As such, the National Taoist Institute has already deployed troops to surround the Cangming Star Hall branch in Wanyi Hall. If Cangming Star Hall cannot give us an explanation, in six two-hour periods, we will level the Cangming Star Hall branch in Wanyi!”

This news, like a thunderbolt from the blue, exploded in Du Tingyun’s mind.

Especially the message of Zhang Zhen’s death, which was more shocking to him.

Zhang Zhen is dead!

Star Master Zhang Zhen is dead!

This posed an even greater threat to Du Tingyun, for if Star Master Zhang Zhen could die, it implied that he, Star Master Du Tingyun, could meet the same fate!

This was what he feared the most!

Foremost, out of fear, he had overlooked Cheng Yuxiao’s mention of deploying troops.

”It can’t be, I am safe!

I am in the Great Chen Imperial Palace, the Qian’an Emperor can vouch for me, Cheng Yuxiao wouldn’t dare to do anything to me!

I did not partake in any assassination!

I am safe!”

After struggling internally for dozens of seconds, Du Tingyun who realized the critical aspect of the situation, finally let out a slight sigh of relief.

”What does this have to do with me? I was just here to bid farewell to His Majesty! As for these five individuals, after I investigate the matter upon my return, I will naturally provide you with an explanation!” Having thought of a response, Du Tingyun attempted to leave forcefully.

In the next instant, State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao’s Star Power surged, his presence immediately locking onto Du Tingyun, frightening him in an instant.

But Du Tingyun still retorted with defiance, ”Cheng Yuxiao, if you dare, then kill me and see if the Tianyang Star Hall will let you get away with it!”

”Kill you?”

State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao laughed, ”Those are your words! Indeed, it would be ideal to kill you and then send these corpses together to the Tianyang Star Hall, and also forward them to the Galaxy Battlefield Commander Mansion. Your Tianyang Star Hall’s Star Master stationed in Dachen, Du Tingyun, actually attempted to assassinate the top student of our National Daoist Institute’s autumn exam!

I believe that your Tianyang Star Hall will certainly give us a perfect explanation.”

”You’re talking nonsense!”

Du Tingyun furiously countered, ”When did I take part in any assassination?

I clearly came to visit His Majesty!

His Majesty can testify for me; I certainly did not participate in any assassination!”

The Qian’an Emperor sitting high on the throne voiced an indifferent, ”Today, from beginning to end, I have not seen Star Master Du.”

In an instant, Du Tingyun felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head, deepening his chill, but he still did not give up.

”Your Majesty, you cannot falsify this!

Today, on my way to visit Your Majesty, I came across numerous officials and eunuchs and a variety of guards, not less than a hundred people in total. If I die, the Tianyang Star Hall need only verify this slightly, and they will uncover the truth!” Du Tingyun urgently stated.

”No one will have seen you!

Since 13:00 today, all the guards on duty in the Imperial Palace and the officers who have appeared, will be sent to other star domains or to places where they will never see daylight again to perform secret missions. They will not appear again for three to five years,” the Qian’an Emperor stated expressionlessly.

”This...”

Du Tingyun, temporarily at a loss for words, stammered, ”But I really didn’t partake in the assassination, you can’t frame me like this!”

Hearing this, State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao laughed and said, ”How could we possibly frame Star Master Du!

The location of the assassination is our Dachen’s territory, our heart’s Wanyi, the place where Dachen’s influence is strongest. We will certainly turn this case into one as solid as a mountain of iron, one that no one can find fault with no matter who comes to investigate!

Star Master Du surely partook in the assassination and was then executed on the spot by us!”

In that moment, the blood drained from Du Tingyun’s face, and he slumped against the pillar, panting heavily, his sweat pouring out!

In a life or death decision, anyone would act similarly!

Suddenly, a flash of Spirit Light in his mind. If Cheng Yuxiao had really wanted to kill him, he would have done so already. Why would he waste so much time talking?

This conversation, in fact, was his lifeline.

In an instant, Du Tingyun felt rejuvenated.

”Dare I ask Your Majesty, State Preceptor, what must be done today to spare my life?” Du Tingyun turned around and respectfully inquired, his demeanor and expression having changed drastically from before.

Hearing this, Cheng Yuxiao and the Qian’an Emperor exchanged a smiling glance. Today’s plan had succeeded.

”The matter is simple. For the matter of selecting the superior candidates, Star Master Du must settle it. Also, there are three agreements signed earlier, Star Master Du will have to solidify them into an ironclad case! So solid that even a new Star Master would not be able to refute it!” Cheng Yuxiao said.

”That’s impossible?”

”That will be Star Master Du’s own affair.

If you succeed, Star Master Du, you will live and leave behind these bodies, they will vanish.

If you fail, then Star Master Du will become a corpse, and along with these five bodies, will be sent to the Tianyang Star Hall!”