Chapter 488

They were prepared to sacrifice their lives.

"What's meant to happen will happen, don't worry."

"Alas... I am not afraid, but it is a pity that the beings of this realm will perish with us."

"Life between heaven and earth is nothing more than coming into this world and going to another place; there's no need to think too much about it."

At that very moment.

The void suddenly trembled.

The people of Taiwei were immediately on high alert, thinking that the army of the Fenwang Star Domain had descended.

However.

What happened next left them stunned.

All I saw was...

A stunningly beautiful figure emerged from the void, her entire body shimmering with starlight, as if draped in a celestial robe of starlight, hazy and dreamlike, shrouded in boundless nobility and majesty.

But what's most striking are her starry eyes, deep as the vast void, with countless stars falling as they turn, as if a single glance spans eternity and pierces through the years.

Her appearance made the whole world pale in comparison!

"Immortal... Immortal King!"

Everyone was shocked and speechless, yet overjoyed.

"It's... it's the Celestial King who's returned!"

"It really is the Celestial King who has returned!"

"We're saved!"

Their faces were filled with fervor.

578. The Fenwang Star Domain Invades

With the Celestial King's return, they were naturally safe.

With the return of the Celestial King, all troubles were resolved.

As long as the Celestial King is there, then no problem is a problem!

This is a belief!

Xiao Minghuang immediately released Ye Ruoshui and the other five women.

Everyone felt relieved and bowed in respect.

"Greetings, Immortal King and Immortal Queen!"

"Yes, no need for such formalities!"

She responded, then said to Ye Ruoshui and the other five women, "You all go back and prepare. I will protect you during your tribulation."

"Um!"

The five women nodded in agreement and then left.

After that, Xiao Minghuang turned her attention to the people of Taiwei.

"What happened while I was away?"

As she arrived, she noticed something unusual about everyone's expressions, clearly indicating that something troublesome had happened.

"The Celestial King..."

Taiwei and the other two exchanged glances, and finally Taiwei took the initiative to speak, recounting in detail the changes that had occurred after Xiao Minghuang left, as well as the events in the Fenwang Star Domain.

"Reporting to the Immortal King, the matter is as follows..."

After saying that.

Everyone looked at Xiao Minghuang.

"Snort!"

After hearing Taiwei's report, Xiao Minghuang snorted, "Fenwang Star Domain... Fenwang Immortal Venerable, huh..."

"That's great! The Celestial King is back. We can ask the Heavenly Palace to mediate, and everything will be fine!"

"Yes, if the Celestial King intervenes, the people from the Heavenly Palace will give him face. If the Heavenly Palace sends someone, the Fenwang Star Domain will also give them face!"

"Yes, Celestial King, as long as the Heavenly Palace is willing to step in, this calamity can surely be quelled."

Taiwei and the other two breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said...

"The Heavenly Palace?!"

Xiao Minghuang raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "There's no need to ask for reinforcements. Even if the Fenwang Immortal Venerable himself comes, I will not be afraid!"

Her tone was light and airy, yet it exuded a strong sense of dominance, making people turn their heads involuntarily.

"Fearless against the Fenwang Immortal Venerable?"

"This..."

Taiwei and the other two were taken aback, looking at Xiao Minghuang with suspicion.

What does the Immortal King mean by this?

It should be noted that the Fenwang Immortal Venerable is an unparalleled immortal venerable who achieved the Dao Fruit at the very beginning of the Heavenly Court's establishment. Even the myriad realms must treat him with respect, and his strength is second only to the Heavenly Venerables of the myriad realms.

Could it be...?

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Taiwei abruptly raised her head, staring at Xiao Minghuang with a face full of horror, her lips trembling. "You... you..."

You're overthinking it.

Xiao Minghuang shook her head slightly. "I still have a long way to go before I reach the level of an Immortal Venerable, but it's not far."

Upon hearing this, Taiwei seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Too.

What realm is a Celestial Venerable?

How could it be achieved so easily?

After all, Xiao Minghuang has been cultivating for less than ten thousand years. To achieve the status of Immortal Venerable in such a short time sounds astonishing!

But he quickly realized what was happening.

"Not far at all?!"

"Yes, I currently have over seven thousand Bandit Cultivator, and I'm about to receive another boost, but I don't know if it will allow me to break through to the Immortal Venerable realm in one fell swoop."

Xiao Minghuang said it casually.

"What?"

"Seven... seven thousand kalpas!"

"Hiss!"

Taiwei gasped.

"Over seven thousand kalpas... Immortal King... The Immortal King has actually touched the threshold of Immortal Venerable!"

Xuanjin and Penglai were also extremely shocked.

"Let's not talk about that anymore. In short, I'll take care of everything. The three of you, make sure the order is maintained within the star field and that everyone stays calm. I will keep the enemy at bay outside the star field."

Xiao Minghuang spoke calmly.

"Yes, sir!"

Taiwei and the others respectfully agreed and then quickly withdrew.

Just then...

A familiar aura rapidly approached the Ziwei Main Realm.

Xiao Minghuang raised an eyebrow and immediately realized that this was the aura of the Lifeng Immortal King.

Soon.

The Lifeng Immortal King descended outside the Ziwei Heavenly Palace.

Xiao Minghuang had been waiting here for a long time.

"Fellow Daoist Ziwei, you're finally back!"

Upon seeing this, Lifeng Immortal King was overjoyed and immediately went to greet him.

If it weren't for Xiao Minghuang's rescue, she probably would have been buried in the Outer Deep Space, even if she hadn't encountered the people of the Eight Mountains and Nine Seas.

Therefore, Xiao Minghuang was her savior.

During the invasion of the Ziwei Star Domain by the Fenwang Star Domain, she stood entirely on the latter's side and provided all her assistance.

Not long ago, through the Immortal King Chang Li, she reached a deal with the Heavenly Palace: if the Ziwei Star Domain ceded 70% of its small and medium-sized worlds, as well as all the previously acquired Weiming Star Domain, to the Fenwang Star Domain, the Heavenly Palace would guarantee the avoidance of war.

"Fellow Daoist Li Feng, I have already understood the situation. I will handle the invasion from the Fenwang Star Domain. We can catch up again after the war."

Xiao Minghuang said with a light laugh.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait."

Lifeng Immortal King quickly said, "Actually, the mediation guarantee I brought from the Heavenly Palace is in this letter; look at it, it was written by Immortal King Chang Li himself."

As she spoke, she took out a letter and handed it over.

"Immortal King Chang Li..."

Xiao Minghuang raised an eyebrow and opened the letter.

She glanced at it and knew immediately that it was an "unequal treaty".

Apart from the Ziwei Main Realm, Lan Que Great World, Xuan Jin Great World, and Yu Ming Great World, the Ziwei Star Domain ceded all other small and medium-sized worlds and demanded that the Fenwang Star Domain obtain the mining and management rights of the major spiritual veins, medicinal gardens, and spiritual mines within the Ziwei Star Domain.

In addition, there are other supplementary clauses that humiliate the Ziwei Star Domain.

Xiao Minghuang didn't bother to look at the letter a second time and handed it back to Lifeng Immortal King.

"Fellow Daoist, whose message is this letter?"

Xiao Minghuang narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly as she gazed at Lifeng Immortal King.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't misunderstand. These treaties are not the will of Immortal King Chang Li, but rather the will of the Fenwang Star Domain."

Lifeng Immortal King quickly explained, "Before you were here, we couldn't fight for more for the Ziwei Star Domain. Now that you're back, we can naturally talk again and strive for the best outcome!"

"Oh."

Xiao Minghuang nodded, then said coldly, "Thank you for your kindness, fellow Daoist, but..."

She paused, then continued, "No need. I'll handle this myself!"

"Fellow Daoist, do not be willful!"

"This matter is of utmost importance and is by no means a trivial matter!"

Lifeng Immortal King hurriedly advised, "The Fenwang Star Domain has an ancient Immortal Venerable presiding over it. Even the Heavenly Palace cannot command the Fenwang Star Domain. I can only suggest that if the Immortal Venerable takes action, even if he is wary of the Heavenly Palace and dares not kill, he will definitely destroy the Ziwei Star Domain. At that time, it will be truly troublesome!"

"Hehe..."

Xiao Minghuang smiled faintly and said nothing more.

"Fellow Daoist..."

Lifeng Immortal King wanted to persuade him again. She knew that Ziwei Immortal King was an unparalleled genius, with an unyielding spirit and an unwillingness to bow down. However, circumstances were beyond her control, and she had to endure the humiliation for the time being and wait for the future.

But at that moment...

Rumble!!!

A violent explosion came from beyond the heavens, shaking the entire universe.

"Um?"