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"Of course, Brother Stardust only needs to step in at the crucial moment."
After seeing off Blackscale Marquis, Mu Qing asked impatiently, "Master, do you really want to participate in this great battle?"
Stardust gazed into the distance, his eyes sparkling with stars: "The life-or-death struggle between the Chaos Rulers is both a crisis and an opportunity."
He turned to look at Mu Qing.
"Haven't you been complaining lately about not having any decent opponents? You can kill a few more and become stronger by absorbing them."
Mu Qing's eyes flashed with a fierce light as he licked his lips: "I hope those Chaos Overlords of the Abyss Kingdom aren't too weak."
Stardust looked intently at Mu Qing: "You must remember this in this battle: avoid using the methods of the World Beasts if possible."
With so many people and eyes watching during the great war between the two countries, there's no guarantee that someone with exceptional eyesight might recognize the identity of the Beast King of the Green Wood Realm.
Although Mu Qing is now enslaved by him, it is not that he is not tolerated by the Origin Continent.
But he didn't want to take the risk.
The profits involved are enormous.
Mu Qing was taken aback upon hearing this, then pouted somewhat unwillingly: "Master, there's no need to use the World Beast technique. With my Devouring Talent and powerful body, dealing with those Chaos Rulers is a piece of cake."
"It's good that you know. You are already the ruler of chaos, and it shouldn't take you too long to break through to the God King level. I don't want to capsize at this time."
In the blink of an eye, three decades have passed.
Xingchen remained seated cross-legged in the cultivation room deep within the cave, surrounded by chaotic energy, with mysterious patterns of stars and chaos appearing on his skin.
For the past three decades, he has been completely immersed in the deduction of the "Star River Secret Manual," pushing this technique to the eighth level.
Mu Qing, on the other hand, was much more active. Every hundred years, he would go out hunting, his footprints covering all the dangerous places on the Origin Continent.
Even beasts at the level of Eternal True Gods had no chance to resist him, and even beasts at the level of Chaos Ruler could not escape his hunt.
"Have you heard? The 'Devouring Great Sage' has slain another nine-headed demonic dragon at the Chaos Ruler level in the Chaos Sea!"
"This is the third one already, right? It's said that even the 'Blood Demon Old Demon' almost died at his hands!"
"Shh...keep your voice down, that guy is notoriously ruthless..."
Inside the restaurant, several eternal true gods were discussing in hushed tones.
In the Origin Continent today, the name "Devouring Great Sage" is widely known.
He has hunted down thirty-seven Chaos Overlord-level alien beasts, and countless Eternal True God-level ones.
There are even rumors that he once fought against a peak Chaos Ruler and was not at a disadvantage.
It is now universally acknowledged that this Devouring Great Sage is a top-tier being close to the peak, or even a top-tier Chaos Ruler.
What's even more shocking is that this infamous and powerful figure was actually just a follower of the "Stardust Great Sage" who lived in seclusion in Xuanming City!
"Just who exactly is this Stardust Great Sage?"
"It is said that three centuries ago, the Black Scale Marquis personally paid a visit to us, and his attitude was very respectful."
"To have a powerhouse like the Devouring Great Sage willingly follow him, he must be at least a peak Chaos Ruler..."
Xuanming City became famous because of these rumors, and many powerful people came here to see the Stardust Great Sage.
Unfortunately, Stardust has never appeared in public for three centuries, which only deepens his mystique.
Only the Pavilion Master of Tianyin Pavilion could occasionally see the Great Sage Stardust, which led to the spread of news that the Great Sage Stardust was fond of music.
On this day, Mu Qing carried the corpse of a strange beast resembling a Qilin back to Xuanming City.
Even though the beast was dead, it still exuded a terrifying chaotic aura, clearly indicating that it was another prey at the level of a Chaos Overlord.
"Master, I'm back."
Mu Qing placed the prey in the courtyard and respectfully bowed towards the cultivation room.
The door to the training room opened silently, and Xingchen slowly walked out.
His aura was even more unfathomable than it had been three centuries ago, and every move he made carried a powerful pressure that caused the space to tremble.
"The 'Purple Thunder Qilin' at the mid-stage of the Chaos Dominator realm."
Stardust glanced at its prey.
Mu Qing grinned: "Master, I've recently devoured quite a few of these strange beasts, and my strength has increased considerably. I've already reached the peak of the Chaos Ruler."
Stardust nodded slightly: "That's right, but he's been too prominent lately. The title of 'Devouring Great Sage' has already attracted the attention of quite a few people."
Mu Qing scratched his head: "I know. It's just that those exotic beasts are so delicious that I couldn't resist. Besides, I'll soon reach the God King realm, and then those threats won't be a problem."
Stardust shook his head and chuckled: "Never mind, it doesn't matter."
Xingchen slowly walked to the main hall of the cave and sat down on the jade throne in the center.
Mu Qing stood respectfully to the side.
Before long, light footsteps could be heard outside the hall.
Qin Xin, dressed in a light purple gauze dress and carrying a seven-stringed zither, gracefully entered the hall. Compared to three decades ago, she had lost some of her allure and gained a more ethereal air, with subtle musical laws flowing around her.
"Greetings to the Great Sage Stardust, greetings to the Great Sage Devouring."
Qin Xin bowed respectfully, her movements fluid and graceful, clearly indicating that she was already accustomed to it.
Stardust nodded slightly: "Let's begin."
Qin Xin moved gracefully and sat cross-legged on a specially set-up jade platform in the hall.
Her jade-like fingers gently caressed the strings, and the melody "Star River Melody" began to play. She had played this piece for Xingchen countless times, but each time she could evoke a new mood.
Mu Qing closed his eyes and listened, his rugged face gradually softening.
Over the past three decades, he had long been accustomed to listening to Qin Xin play the zither after returning from a hunt, which had become a rare pleasure.
The music was melodious, sometimes like a surging galaxy, sometimes like twinkling stars.
With complete concentration, Qin Xin's fingertips danced across the strings, subtly resonating with the laws of heaven and earth.
This is her greatest progress in the past three eras. With occasional guidance from Stardust, her mastery of music has reached the edge of chaos.
A hint of approval flashed in Stardust's eyes: "Not bad, your 'Law of Music' should soon be able to try to comprehend the Law of Chaos."
Qin Xin's fingertips trembled slightly, her heart pounding with excitement. To receive praise from someone who was suspected to be a peak Chaos Ruler—what an honor this was!
More importantly, this means she is one step closer to the realm of the Chaos Ruler she has always dreamed of.
"Thank you for your guidance, Great Sage."
Qin Xin's voice trembled slightly.
"If it weren't for the Great Sage's teachings over these three decades, Qin Xin would probably never have been able to reach this level in her entire life."
Mu Qing grinned: "Master is right, you little girl do have some talent. At this rate, in another hundred or two centuries, you might really be able to break through."
Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in Qin Xin's eyes.
One hundred and eighty epochs is but a blink of an eye for an eternal true god. If it could be exchanged for the opportunity to break through to the level of the Chaos Ruler, it would be more than anything else.
Stardust also had his own thoughts, if Qin Xin remained loyal in the future.
Helping her break through to the Chaos Overlord level was just a piece of cake.
Previously, it was an incomparably precious treasure, similar to the leaves of the Void Mother Tree.
It's not like he can't get it now.
Chapter 344 War
Time flows by quietly like water, and another century has passed in the blink of an eye.
Xuanming City remained peaceful as usual, but news from the border was becoming increasingly tense.
Friction between the Qin and Yuan kingdoms continues to escalate, with several large-scale conflicts erupting along the border.
On this day, Xingchen was meditating in his cave when he suddenly sensed a familiar aura approaching.
He opened his eyes and saw the Black Scale Marquis standing outside the hall with a solemn expression.
Stardust invited him in, and the two got straight to the point.
Marquis Blackscale explained the situation directly.
"Brother Stardust, the war has begun."
Blackscale Marquis got straight to the point.
"The Yuan Kingdom's army is pressing in, and three important border towns have already fallen."
Stardust remained expressionless: "The Chaos Ruler has made a move?"
"not yet."
Black Scale Marquis shook his head.
"Currently, it is only a battle between the Eternal True God and the Void True God. But according to reliable intelligence, the Yuan Kingdom will definitely send out the Chaos Overlord this time."
He paused, his voice becoming even lower: "The most troublesome thing is that it has been confirmed that the Yuan Kingdom has sent the 'Marquis of Molin' this time."
"Marquis Molin?"
A hint of interest flashed in Stardust's eyes.
"good."
The Black-Scaled Marquis's expression was solemn.
“That is one of the top Chaos Rulers in Yuan Kingdom, not far from the peak realm. Among the Chaos Rulers, he is a true powerhouse, even… his strength should be comparable to that of the Devouring Great Saint.”
Stardust tapped the armrest lightly: "Interesting."
He's on par with Mu Qing, haha, that's only in name.
How could Mu Qing's true strength as a World Beast be beyond his comprehension?
Seeing Xingchen's composure, Blackscale Marquis felt somewhat relieved: "Brother Xingchen, as agreed, we need your help. I wonder..."
"Since I made a promise, I will naturally not go back on my word."
Stardust stood up.