Volume One: The Cataclysm of Witches and Demons, Chapter 190: A Three-Way Standoff, and Emperor Jun Is Rebuked

As Di Jun headed straight for the starry expanse, the matter at once came to the attention of countless mighty beings of the Ancient Wilds.

“Di Jun really knows how to seize an opportunity. Who doesn’t know he was born of the Sun Star? It is only natural that the birth of his child would draw forth the origin of the Sun Star.”

“Hush. Such words must not be spoken carelessly. Whatever his intentions, one thing is clear: Di Jun is determined to take the ancient starry sky.”

Many spoke thus, yet some knew it would not be so easy.

“Ai, it will be difficult. Di Jun’s ambitions are no small thing, but the starry sky is not so easily seized.”

At the same time, in the Immortal Court of Jade Island.

“My Lord, Di Jun has led the demon race straight toward the ancient starry sky. Should we go to the Heavenly Court...”

The speaker did not finish, yet everyone in the great hall understood what he meant.

“Unwise. Would Di Jun not know what danger he leaves behind by departing? I fear this is not a fat morsel, but rather...”

“Hiss, surely not! Just how confident must Di Jun be to think he can take the ancient starry sky without bringing enough men?”

“Perhaps he has some hidden arrangement unknown to us. Do not forget, the Heavenly Empress Xi He was once the Lord of the Lunar Star.”

Only then did many remember that they had seemed to have forgotten this one all along.

Perhaps Xi He’s presence was too faint, or perhaps it was deliberate on the demon race’s part.

Now that she was mentioned, many began discussing Xi He.

And only then did many learn that Xi He was also a female immortal of formidable power, at the quasi-sage level.

So they began to wonder whether the demon race still possessed other quasi-sage experts entirely unknown to outsiders.

At the foot of Mount Buzhou, in the Witch tribe’s stronghold.

“Ancestral Witch Hou Yi, now that the demon emperor Di Jun has actually gone to the stars, should we make a move?”

At this moment, many newly risen great witches of the Witch tribe, along with veterans of fierce renown such as Feng Bo, Yu Shi, and Jiu Feng, were asking Hou Yi.

Since Hou Yi had become the thirteenth Ancestral Witch of the Witch tribe, he had become the tribe’s acknowledged leader.

This was not only because of Hou Yi’s strength, but also because they had seen how impeccably he handled the Witch tribe’s leadership and decisions.

Of course, Kuafu, Xing Tian, and other great witches still assisted Hou Yi from the side; it was not as though Hou Yi alone could determine the fate of the Witch tribe.

Even if he was the strongest among them.

As for Di Jiang and the other Ancestral Witches, they were all in seclusion, pursuing the final breakthrough.

Though they knew how difficult it was, they intended to remain hidden until the Witch tribe faced a true crisis of life and death.

“If Di Jun wants to ambush the ancient starry sky, then regardless of whether he succeeds, we cannot let him have his way. What do you all think?”

After stating his view, Hou Yi asked the other great witches.

“Ancestral Witch Hou Yi, our Witch tribe has always been at odds with the demon race. Especially in recent years, they have become ever more arrogant, relying on their numbers to shout threats at our Witch tribe.

Since that is so, there is nothing left to say between us. The enemy of my enemy is my friend!”

“In that case, let us take our sons of the Witch tribe and go aid the ancient starry sky, driving the demon race out of the heavens.

Such a domineering force that harms the Ancient Wilds should not be allowed an easy day!”

Thus countless warriors of the Witch tribe, from great witches to witch soldiers, all went straight to the starry expanse to join in resisting the demon race.

In the ancient starry sky, countless star gods had gathered upon the Purple Tenuity Star, gazing at the Purple Tenuity Emperor who had appeared before them.

Only then did someone notice that the Purple Tenuity Emperor seemed to bear no light injuries.

Though they did not know why the Purple Tenuity Emperor, who had clearly been in seclusion all this time upon the Purple Tenuity Star, would be injured, and not by an ordinary wound at that.

Within the hall, some star gods were delighted, while others were filled with concern.

“My Lord!”

The Lord of the Morning Star looked at the Purple Tenuity Emperor, at a loss for what to say.

Should he say that he had failed to act and had not handled the matters entrusted to him by the Emperor?

Or should he say that he had not noticed at all what sort of person could silently wound the Purple Tenuity Emperor to such a state?

“Enough. There is no need to discuss other matters for now. What matters most is resolving the present crisis.”

With that, the Purple Tenuity Emperor still swept the hall with an imposing gaze.

“Many of you have disappointed me. But there are also many who have made me very pleased.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the Star of Heaven quickly stepped forward and said without delay,

“My Lord, it is our honor to serve you. Unlike some people, who cannot accomplish anything at all!”

After saying this, the Star of Heaven gave the Lord of the Morning Star a meaningful look.

Yet to his surprise, the other man offered not the slightest rebuttal.

He did not believe the other man failed to understand that he was speaking of him.

“What do you mean by that? Are you implying something?” The Star of Time suddenly stepped forward, glaring angrily at the Star of Heaven. “Do not slander people with baseless insinuations. If you cannot do your job properly, who is to blame but yourself?”

At that, the Purple Tenuity Emperor, forcing down his injuries, erupted with a powerful aura and spoke in a voice full of authority.

“Enough! The enemy is already at the door, and you are still arguing here!”

Then, with a glance at the Star of Heaven that was almost casual yet not quite, he flashed out of the hall.

What did that mean? Had he already discovered something?

The Star of Heaven quickly shook his head.

No. He had been in seclusion all this time and had not paid attention to affairs outside. Besides, if the Emperor had discovered anything, would he still let him stand here like this?

For a moment, even the Star of Heaven was unsure what the situation truly was.

And... was the Emperor really injured? Why could he still erupt with such immense power?

Before he could think further, the other Twelve Zodiac Lords and the rest had already reminded him.

“Boss, let’s hurry and follow. The other star gods have all gone already; only we are still standing here.”

“Very well. Let’s go.”

Thus the Star of Heaven led them to follow quickly.

At the edge of the starry expanse.

“So you are that so-called Purple Tenuity Emperor? You do not look all that special.”

“I, Zi Wei, am indeed ordinary, and cannot compare with the might of the Heavenly Emperor.”

The Purple Tenuity Emperor cast a subtle glance at the demon army behind Di Jun, then replied with calm composure.

“That’s right. And who am I? I am the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court, commanding the Ancient Wilds, before whom none dare disobey. How could you, hiding in the depths of this starry expanse, compare?”

Di Jun looked down proudly at the Purple Tenuity Emperor and spoke with full confidence.

“Hahaha! How laughable. You little chick, and you still think to command the Ancient Wilds? You really have been given too much face. What are you, anyway?”

At that moment, Hou Yi’s figure suddenly appeared in the sight of the ancient star gods and the demon army.

“You!”

“What, can’t take that? I’ve still got plenty more to say.”

Hou Yi mocked Di Jun, whose face had turned livid.

“I, by noble status, am the Heavenly Emperor. It is only proper that I govern the Ancient Wilds!”

“Heh, Heavenly Emperor? Stop putting gold on your own face. Who bestowed that title upon you?”

“Oh right, I forgot—that was a title you crowned yourself with.”

After speaking, Hou Yi laughed wantonly.