Starlight suddenly exploded, transforming into countless long, slender threads that darted through the starry sky. It was as though a pair of deft hands were guiding needle and thread, weaving a net across the vast heavens and earth, then rapidly expanding it to envelop the entire East Flower Continent!
At once, the mass of black mist rushing forward was cut off from its direct connection to the East Flower Continent by that net.
"Oh? It seems this Star Lord is determined to make trouble for me. I had intended to settle the score over that incarnation after a while, but now it seems I should simply destroy you. Even if it affects the plans to come, it makes no difference."
The black mist's charge abruptly shifted, changing from a rush toward Donghua into a charge at that flashing star!
"Black Wind Great Venerable, so this was indeed your plan..."
From atop the star came the will of Qiu Yan's Divine Spirit Body—
"Destroying one of your incarnations earlier enraged you greatly. Though an incarnation is merely an extension of will, with incomplete intelligence, memories, and intent, such emotions cannot be faked. When a Star Lord angers a Heaven Lord, it is like a minister provoking an emperor. And this emperor is not a ruler constrained by Noble Clans, but a centralized sovereign whose every word carries the weight of nine tripods. To such a person, talent can be found everywhere. This is not an age for conquering the realm, so there is no concern for recruitment. Yet you spoke of having me submit. I fear your true aim was to start with me and first absorb Donghua's Fortune!"
As that will spread, a beam of starlight shot from the star and took the form of a figure in gray robes