The Sun Star's Third Star God?

The sudden appearance of the great cauldron caused the two women's expressions to shift slightly. They struck out in unison, their power swallowing the heavens and earth, stirring the starry river surrounding the Lunar Star.

"Hum-boom!"

With a thunderous crash, the cauldron was sent flying, bobbing and weaving through the air before finally landing in the hand of a lone figure.

"Who are you?"

The woman shouted coldly, her expression laced with vigilance.

The newcomer had long black hair cascading down to his waist, wore the Crown of Primordial Heaven and Earth, and was clad in the Robe of Primordial Sun, Moon, and Stars. His eyes were like stars, his features peerlessly handsome.

"Third Brother! Why have you come? Leave quickly! These two women are incredibly formidable; we are no match for them."

Seeing Ling Xiao arrive, Di Jun and Tai Yi felt no joy, only urgency, urging him to flee at once.

"We brothers stand and fall together."

Seeing their wretched state, Ling Xiao's expression grew cold as he turned his gaze toward the women in the distance.

"If I am not mistaken, you two must be Xi He and Changxi?"

As these words left his lips, the two women's gazes sharpened. The taller one spoke icily: "You are their brother?"

"I never expected the Sun Star to have a third Star God."

She was somewhat surprised, her eyes scanning Ling Xiao up and down. Her intuition told her this Star God was not simple, for she could not see through him at all.

"Hey! Where did you hear the names of my sister and me?"

The petite woman asked curiously. Ever since she and her sister had taken human form, they had never left the Lunar Star, nor had they left any trace upon the Primordial Land.

How did this person know their names?

"Heavenly secrets can be divined!" Ling Xiao uttered the two words lightly.

If he couldn't even guess that much, there would be something wrong with his intelligence.

"Heavenly secrets can be divined? I'd like to see what kind of ability you have to dare speak such arrogant words!" Xi He's expression turned cold. She raised her jade hand and struck forward, her vast magical power extinguishing the stars of the Celestial Sphere.

"Third Brother! Look out!" Di Jun cried out, he and Tai Yi preparing to strike as well.

But Ling Xiao was faster than them. With the Primordial Cauldron above his head and the Primordial Measuring Ruler in his hand, he launched his assault without the slightest hesitation.

The cultivation of Xi He and Changxi had already reached the late stage of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal. Because of his own existence, Di Jun and Tai Yi's transformation had been delayed, allowing the Lunar Star Gods to surpass them in cultivation.

His own cultivation was currently only at the mid-stage of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, though nearing the late stage.

"Rumble!"

In an instant, tens of thousands of massive stars above them cracked and then exploded; the scene was terrifying, fueled by the shockwaves of their battle.

The Primordial Measuring Ruler bloomed with divine light, like an inverted galaxy, its power boundless.

Although Ling Xiao had not yet fully refined this treasure, the power it unleashed was already horrifying.

After all, it was known as the number one offensive treasure of the post-celestial realm.

Facing two opponents alone, Ling Xiao's offense and defense were peerless; even though his realm was lower than theirs, he still held the upper hand.

This display left Di Jun and Tai Yi completely stunned, their mouths agape in disbelief.

They knew Ling Xiao was stronger than them, but they hadn't expected him to be this much stronger.

"The magic treasure in Third Brother's hand is extraordinary. Is this also his innate companion treasure?" Tai Yi asked, astonished.

"This treasure possesses the aura of Primordial, just like the Primordial Cauldron; they should both be Third Brother's companion treasures."

Di Jun analyzed with sound logic, his gaze filled with envy.

His River Map and Luo Scroll were also a pair, but compared to Ling Xiao's two, they were far inferior.

"Slap!"

At that moment, the tide of battle turned. Ling Xiao wielded the Primordial Measuring Ruler and, with a sharp crack, struck Changxi across her body.

Caught off guard, Changxi was sent flying, crashing into the Lunar Star, her fate unknown.

"Sister!" Xi He cried out in alarm, abandoning Ling Xiao to appear instantly at her sister's side.

Blood stained the corner of Changxi's mouth. She had been injured by a single blow, and the searing, burning pain on her back threatened to damage her very foundation.

Seeing her sister's miserable state, Xi He was incensed and moved to rise and fight Ling Xiao to the death, but Changxi grabbed her arm.

"Sister, don't be impulsive. I'm fine."

She said anxiously, casting a fearful glance at Ling Xiao.

Xi He's face remained full of rage, clearly still unwilling to accept defeat.

"Don't look at me like that. If I hadn't held back, your sister would likely be dead by now."

Ling Xiao said coldly, his long hair dancing without wind, making him appear untamed and unrestrained.

"If anything happens to my sister, I will trigger the killing array of the Lunar Star to keep you here, even if it costs me everything!" Changxi declared.

Ling Xiao gave a dry laugh and said, "Don't force yourself. I saw long ago that you cannot control the killing array of the Lunar Star at all."

Changxi's expression shifted slightly, and she blurted out: "How did you know?"

"I said it before: the secrets of heaven are calculable, so how could they possibly be hidden from me?" Ling Xiao said dismissively, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

They were truly a bit too naive.

Although these two women had taken human form quite early, they had never left the Lunar Star and lacked life experience; they had no concept of the treachery of the human heart.

A casual bluff was all it took to draw the truth out of them.

For a moment, the two women's gazes toward Ling Xiao turned wary, feeling that in his eyes, they had no secrets to speak of.

First, he knew their names, and now he knew they couldn't control the Solar Grand Formation.

Combining these two things, this was no longer a matter of mere guessing.

Not only were the two women shocked, but even Di Jun and Tai Yi felt that their Third Brother was a bit too formidable.

"Don't get too arrogant. The Lunar Star is our territory. Even without the lethal formation, don't think for a second you can defeat us!"

Xi He steadied herself. On the Lunar Star, she had many methods at her disposal and did not necessarily have to rely on the lethal formation.

"Have you forgotten something? I have brothers, you know!" Ling Xiao said with a laugh.

As his voice fell, Di Jun and Tai Yi exchanged a glance and immediately moved to stand on either side of Ling Xiao, forming a line.

Xi He's expression stiffened. She had actually forgotten about these two. Although their strength was inferior, their combined force was still not to be underestimated.

"What exactly do you want?"

Xi He remained silent for a while before speaking slowly, her tone showing signs of yielding.

Di Jun and Tai Yi said nothing, looking in unison at Ling Xiao.

"It's simple: let my elder brother study the Lunar Grand Formation."

Ling Xiao said.

"That is impossible. If you study the Lunar Grand Formation and then turn against us, what then?" Xi He said, holding her ground.

"Turn against you? Don't flatter yourself. In the entire Lunar Star, only the lethal formation is worth my attention!" Ling Xiao retorted.

"You..."

Xi He was incensed, her jade-like face frosting over.

What kind of talk was that?

Were they really so beneath his notice?

"If you feel it's an unfair trade, we will let you study the Solar Grand Formation in exchange!" Ling Xiao continued.

As soon as these words were spoken, Xi He was both annoyed and furious.

They couldn't even fully comprehend the Lunar Grand Formation, let alone the Solar Grand Formation.

"This trade is unfavorable to us. I want you to agree to one condition of ours." Xi He paused before speaking.