Chapter 3515 Destiny Star
Chapter 3515 Destiny Star
"No, I have to go to Destiny Star."
Shang Shaoxian said firmly, "There are things there that I need to protect, and there is also a mission that I must complete."
"Mission? What mission?"
Jiang Ning frowned, "Shaoxian, were you coerced? Did this guy and the people behind him force you to do this?"
Her sharp eyes fell on Lu Yun again, as if she wanted to see through him.
"No, Elder Jiang Ning, you misunderstood."
Shang Shaoxian quickly explained, "This has nothing to do with Lu Yun. This is my decision."
He took a deep breath, and a powerful aura burst out from his body, revealing his cultivation as a four-star Taoist master without reservation.
At the same time, an ancient and mysterious blood force emerged, emitting a faint golden light.
“Four… Four-star Taoist master?!”
Jiang Nan and Jiang Ning exclaimed at the same time and looked at Shang Shaoxian in disbelief.
Jiang Ning took a step forward and carefully felt the blood power emanating from Shang Shaoxian, "This is... this is... immortal blood?!"
Her voice was trembling and her eyes were filled with shock.
"Shaoxian, you..."
Jiang Nan covered his mouth, too excited to speak.
Jiang Ning took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "Shaoxian, your immortal bloodline must be hidden. Protect yourself. When you become an emperor, it won't be too late to take back everything that belongs to you. It's too dangerous to show up now."
"No, now is the time."
Shang Shaoxian's eyes flashed with determination, "Perhaps, my appearance can change everything."
Jiang Ning was stunned for a moment, then he understood what Shang Shaoxian meant, "You mean... let the emperor behind Shang Shaoyang choose you?"
Shang Shaoxian didn't say anything, which was considered as his tacit agreement with this speculation.
"Shaoxian, you..."
Jiang Nan's eyes were full of surprise and worry, "Are you really sure?"
“Even if you are not sure, you have to do it.”
Shang Shaoxian said firmly, "I can't watch the ancient Yin Shang clan fall into the hands of others."
Jiang Nan's eyes flashed with determination, "Okay, Shaoxian, sister supports you! Jiang Ning clan elder, let's escort Shaoxian to Tianming Star together!"
Jiang Ning frowned, his worry evident in his expression: "Shaoxian, are you sure you want to do this? The pressure from the Great Emperor is extraordinary. Even if you have immortal blood, you may not be able to escape unscathed."
Shang Shaoxian smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with confidence: "Elder Jiang Ning, I have made up my mind. I don't plan to expose my immortal bloodline for the time being. I want to see how many people in the ancient Yin Shang clan still remember me, and how many people are loyal to my father's ideals."
He paused and continued, "I plan to observe secretly first to see who the emperor behind Shang Shaoyang is and what he wants from the ancient Shang clan. Then I will act according to the situation and find an opportunity to strike back."
Jiang Nan's eyes flashed with admiration, and she said softly, "Shaoxian, you have really grown up. Sister is proud of you."
She turned to Jiang Ning and said firmly, "Elder Jiang Ning, although our Jiang family is in decline, a lean camel is bigger than a horse. We can protect Shaoxian with all our strength."
Jiang Ning looked at Shang Shaoxian deeply and nodded slowly: "Okay, Shaoxian, I'll leave my life to you. I hope you don't disappoint our Jiang family's expectations."
Lu Yun listened quietly at the side, with a barely perceptible smile on his face.
This is exactly what he wanted, to let Shang Shaoxian control his own destiny instead of becoming his puppet.
Shang Shaoxian gave Lu Yun a grateful look, and then the three of them boarded a magnificent divine ship and sped towards the direction of Tianming Star.
Tianming Star, the ancestral land of the ancient Shang clan, is prosperous beyond imagination.
Although the ancient Shang clan had declined, it was still large in scale, with its commercial power spread across all major star regions and its influence deeply rooted.
Thousands of years ago, the old patriarch died unexpectedly, and the ancient Yin Shang clan fell into a leaderless situation. Now, the news that there is a suitable successor has finally been heard, which naturally attracted countless attention.
The succession ceremony of the patriarch was held in the most magnificent square of Tianming Star.
All those who participated in the ceremony were important figures above the level of Dao Lord, including even the Dao Lord of Hedao, the Dao Lord of Nitian, and the Immortal Dao Emperors representing various forces.
Shang Shaoyang was dressed in a gorgeous suit embroidered with gold dragons, looking handsome and elegant.
He walked among the guests, chatting and laughing, and his every move showed the bearing and qualities of a future patriarch.
"Illya, this is Truss, the master of the Xuanniao star, and an important partner of our family."
Shang Shaoyang introduced a charming and beautiful woman to the one beside him.
Illya smiled sweetly and bowed slightly to Truss: "Star Lord Truss, I have heard of your great name for a long time."
Truss smiled and cupped his hands: "Congratulations, Miss Illya, you are about to become the wife of the chief of the ancient Yin Shang clan."
After Truss left, Illya frowned slightly and whispered, "Shaoyang, why do I feel that Truss's attitude is a bit ambiguous, and it seems that he is not sincerely congratulating us."
Shang Shaoyang chuckled: "Truss is an old fox. He is very opportunistic and doesn't want to offend anyone. But don't worry, he won't go all the way."
He paused, his expression suddenly becoming serious: "Illya, there is one more thing I must tell you."
Seeing that he looked strange, Illya felt nervous: "What's wrong?"
"Shang Shaoxian is not dead."
Shang Shaoyang said word by word, "He has arrived at Tianming Star."
"what?!"
Illya's face changed drastically. "How is this possible? Didn't you..."
"I don't know how he survived."
A trace of gloom flashed across Shang Shaoyang's eyes. "I suspect that it was someone from the Jiang family who saved him, his sister, and that immortal protector."
"What does he want to do in Tianmingxing?"
Illya had an uneasy feeling in her heart, "Is he trying to cause trouble at the ceremony?"
"Probably."
Shang Shaoyang's eyes flashed coldly, "We must be prepared."
Illya's slender fingers gently stroked the wine glass, and the scarlet wine swayed on her fingertips, just like her thoughts at the moment.
"Although the Jiang family has the ability to save Shang Shaoxian, they will not completely break off relations with us just for a discarded pawn that has almost no chance of winning."
She spoke calmly, but with the confidence of someone who knows everything. "All they want is profit. We don't need to pay attention to them. We can just give them some benefits when the time is right and let them take Shang Shaoxian away."
Shang Shaoyang sneered, his eyes gleaming with sinister light: "Illya, you are too naive. I can't sleep or eat unless Shang Shaoxian is dead. What's more, because of him, you betrayed the family, how could he let you go so easily?"
He suddenly crushed the wine glass in his hand, not even noticing the fragments piercing his palm. "I want him to die, right here at the succession ceremony! I want to see who dares to stop me!"
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