đź“– Chapter 1030 - Xie Haiyang's Troubles!
Xie Haiyang glanced over at Wang Baole in shock. At that moment, Wang Baole was giving off a completely different feeling than before. According to Xie Haiyang’s memories, back in the Federation, Wang Baole was ruthless both to himself and to enemies, but that was all.
Even when they reunited in the Divine Eye Civilization, Xie Haiyang still felt the same. Wang Baole was intelligent and ruthless, but he was lacking in a certain kind of momentum. Although he was an excellent investment target at the time, with enough benefits, Xie Haiyang could be convinced to give up on him.
But now… it was different. It wasn’t just because of Wang Baole’s new status, nor was it because Xie Haiyang needed his help with Chen Qingzi. Instead, it was mostly because of the domineering momentum that had appeared on him. Xie Haiyang had only seen a few people with such momentum, but without exception, every single one who didn’t die young eventually reached heights that he could only look up to.
In fact, Wang Baole had already noticed the change in his mentality. It wasn’t because he had the backing of a new master, but because he cultivated the Star-Sealing Art!
While he was creating the star chart, the aura of the art slowly seeped into his body, turning his ruthless nature into a domineering will. He became able to press forward against all obstacles, fighting against the current and massacring everything in his way!
During his time in the Raging Flame Galaxy, he had been accumulating momentum. Now that he was journeying in the outside world, it would be fine if no one provoked him, but once somebody drew his ire, his domineering momentum would immediately erupt forth.
Wang Baole had no opposition to this sort of subtle transformation. Instead, he was filled with anticipation for the upcoming trip to Planet Heaven’s Mandate. Fortunately, he didn’t have to wait long – half a month later, the Xie Family’s interstellar market appeared outside an unfamiliar star system, and a large number of cultivators left to seek their own destinations. The chief ship Wang Baole was in separated from the fleet with a rumble, entering the Heaven’s Mandate Galaxy along with all the people waiting to attend Reverend Heaven-Learned’s birthday celebration.
The moment that the chief ship entered the Heaven’s Mandate Galaxy, the entire ship shook. The back of the ship suddenly began to shine brightly, and a teleportation force appeared that quickly swept through the entire ship.
It wasn’t that the ship had been attacked, nor was it because of some unforeseen factors. Someone had activated the teleportation formation on the Xie Family’s ship, teleporting over from a remote location.
This scene instantly attracted the attention of all the cultivators on the ship. When Wang Baole noticed it, he walked out to the balcony and sensed the fluctuations of teleportation, as well as the bright light shining from the back of the ship. He also saw that Xie Haiyang’s expression had suddenly changed.
“What’s wrong?” Wang Baole asked. He saw that Xie Haiyang’s complexion was growing increasingly ugly.
“There are teleportation formations on every ship, but they’re not available to the public… Only members of the Xie Family are allowed to use them, and each use costs a huge amount of contributions.
“Moreover, the cost becomes even greater the farther the teleportation distance is. At the same time, the teleportation will take longer, and the light of teleportation will shine brighter. It’s already been thirty breaths of time since the teleportation started, and it still isn’t over. This can only mean that the person who’s about to arrive is coming from a place extremely far away!
“With this timing, they obviously want in on Reverend Heaven-Learned’s birthday celebration. And I can already guess who’s coming!” Xie Haiyang’s expression was gloomy and his eyes were bloodshot as he spoke in a low voice.
“It’s my clan brother, Xie Yunteng. Among the direct family members of my generation, he ranks fifth!
“I’m ranked ninth. Moreover, there is an irreconcilable enmity between us!” After Xie Haiyang spoke to this point, the fluctuations of teleportation suddenly intensified and the light from the back of the ship seemed to explode. A large number of Xie Family members flew out one after another, flying straight toward the teleportation formation. Instead of approaching, they stayed on the periphery and bowed respectfully.
Only Old Yao and a few other Eternal Star Realm cultivators were able to ford the rippling fluctuations of teleportation, entering the inner part of the formation to await the newcomer’s arrival.
A moment later, monstrous rumbling sounds echoed out, and nine blurry figures appeared at the center of the teleportation formation.
There was one person in the front and eight following behind. As their figures rapidly materialized, Old Yao and the others inside the formation immediately cupped their fists and bowed solemnly.
“Greetings, Fifth Young Master!”
As their voices rang out, all the Xie Family members waiting just outside the formation also bowed down. Their voices merged into a thunderous shout that spread in all directions.
“Greetings, Fifth Young Master!”
Under the waves of greetings, the nine figures at the center of the teleportation formation finally materialized completely. The eight people in the back all wore long black robes. The group contained both men and women and old and young. Each of them exuded the fluctuations of the Eternal Star Realm, as well as a powerful baleful aura. Obviously, the number of Eternal Star Realm cultivators who had fallen in their hands wasn’t little.
And in front of the eight Eternal Star Realm cultivators in black robes was a young man wearing a long golden robe. Long black hair fluttered behind him, and his face was extraordinarily handsome. He and Xie Haiyang shared vaguely similar features, but the difference in their appearances were like that between heaven and earth. Compared to this young man, Xie Haiyang’s face was just too ordinary.
This golden-robed young man was obviously just a cultivator in the great circle of the Planet Realm, but his whole body shone with dazzling rays of light that gave off an invisible pressure.
At the same time, there was a trace of wickedness hidden between his brows. Combined with his handsome face, he seemed to give off a tyrannical aura contrary to his appearance. This bizarre feeling was enough that anyone who saw him definitely wouldn’t forget his face.
“Whew, I cut it pretty close.” The young man rubbed the center of his eyebrows with his right pinky, speaking in a strangely charming voice. Raising his head, his eyes suddenly narrowed, and a lightning-like gaze pierced through the sky. It shot into the market, shot into that VIP room balcony, and landed on Xie Haiyang, who was standing next to Wang Baole!
“Ninth Brother, why aren’t you coming over and bowing to me?”
Although he was speaking from far away, his voice seemed to contain an astonishing power that instantly descended on the balcony where Xie Haiyang and Wang Baole were.
This power was bizarre and wicked, seemingly capable of distorting all things in the world, including the soul. As it erupted forth, it turned into a giant handprint made of golden lightning, reaching over to grab Xie Haiyang and pull him away!
Xie Haiyang wanted to resist, but his face suddenly turned red and his body trembled. He instantly stumbled, as if he had been suppressed by a force far beyond his power, and the voice of the golden-robed young man echoed out again.
“The family has already revoked your bloodline’s protection. I have the qualifications of a law enforcer, so you can’t possibly resist the pressure from your bloodline. Get over here!!” With those words, the giant lightning handprint clenched, about to take Xie Haiyang away. But at that moment, a cold light flashed in Wang Baole’s eyes. He lifted his right foot and lightly… took a step!
Waves of ripples suddenly spread out from the place Wang Baole’s foot met the ground. The giant lightning handprint around Xie Haiyang’s body instantly turned into countless pieces of paper, losing all its power and fluttering down like so many snowflakes.
Xie Haiyang trembled. Now that he was free, he stumbled backward and spoke hastily.
“Baole, it looks like I’ve gotten you in trouble. Something must have happened back at the family. Fifth Brother came prepared, and the ship is already under his control. We have to leave right now!”
As soon as Xie Haiyang spoke, the golden-robed young man inside the teleportation formation revealed a hostile gaze. His body suddenly flickered, and he turned into a long arc of light that shot over to Wang Baole’s balcony.
“You want to run?”
After that, the eight Eternal Star Realm cultivators blurred and followed closely behind. From a distance, the nine people were like nine sharp blades slicing through the sky, closing in in an instant!
As soon as Xie Yunteng approached, he pressed his right hand down toward the balcony. Countless bolts of golden lightning rumbled into existence, turning into a thousand-meter-wide giant golden handprint looming overhead.
Wang Baole narrowed his eyes and looked at the giant handprint descending rapidly. Opening his mouth, he spoke in an indifferent voice.
“Who said I’m running?”