Chapter 265 - Three Thousand Cultivators Insufficient for Encirclement and Annihilation

A problem arises when there are too many people.　　And that is noise.　　Looking at each other unfavorably, everyone thinks the opposite side consists of idiots.　　This is a common phenomenon.　　For instance, Li Family and Li Yang, who represent the White Day Star River Sect, look down upon the Seven Major Sects.　　Both sides give each other cold stares, not hiding their disdain.　　Li Yang speaks first, "This is a matter of the Li Family. Why do you seven sects come? Rushing to eat hot feces?"　　The leader of the Seven Major Sects does not get angry but smiles back, rebutting,　　"Our cultivators were also severely injured by this Death Star Lord; how can we be uninvolved?"　　He chuckles lightly, then asks in puzzlement, "But I remember you broke ties with the Li Family long ago, why stick up for them now? Could it just be a jest, which would be rather... too..."　　His words left unsaid, but every cultivator present knows they weren't pleasant ones.　　Li Yang raises an eyebrow, retorting with disdain, "That's better than being a rat fleeing in panic when things go south, wouldn't you agree?"　　The faces of the Seven Major Sects' cultivators stiffen, knowing full well that he was referring to their leader and a certain incident.　　It was during the destruction of the Azure Heaven Sword Sea three thousand years ago that the Seven Major Sects hastily withdrew.　　Due to this event, the Seven Major Sects were called rats with cowardly hearts.　　The leader of the Seven Major Sects is named Du Jiang, the patriarch of the First Sect. Though not the highest in cultivation, his background is not simple, and indeed, he possesses some intelligence, making him the head.　　He arches his eyebrows now, countering, "It was the trend of events. The Seven Major Sects merely followed the trend. Speaking of fleeing in panic, wouldn't it be better said about you, the fourteenth son of Azure Heaven, even if you're the last among them?"　　Li Yang looks at him coldly, face unwavering, replying, "I hope in two thousand years, you'll still have the nerve to say such things to my face."　　Du Jiang smirks, "So what if I do?"　　Anyway, he's boasting now; the future will be dealt with when it comes.　　After this exchange, communication between the two sides ceases. They look unfavorably upon each other but refrain from conflict.　　However, the onlookers aren't pleased. They came to see a clash, and without one, what is there to watch?　　They start discussing both parties' combat capabilities, a necessary topic.　　Some support the victory of the Li Family and the White Day Star River Sect, simply because they want to.　　Others support the Seven Major Sects, as they brought more cultivators.　　Arguments persist until a statement kills all debate.　　Supporting the Death Star Lord to kill everyone.　　It's hard to imagine what state of mind could produce such words.　　Amidst the arguments, the siege begins.　　Du Jiang steps forward boldly, declaring,　　"Du Jiang, Seventh Layer Ocean Inversion cultivator and leader of the Seven Major Sects, has come to ask why you have severely injured our cultivators!"　　The Li Family responds, but not through Li Yang. A Fifth Layer Ocean Inversion cultivator calls out across the vast Death Star Field,　　"The Li Family has arrived. We ask you to return Li Yue and provide an explanation!"　　Both sides refer to Chen Xia as a fellow daoist, omitting the title 'Death Star Lord.'　　Because in their view, Chen Xia is on par with them or even falls short compared to the greater powers.　　In the vast Death Star Field, Chen Xia frowns, sensing the shouts outside. His divine sense expands outward.　　A hand made of dark mist extends above the field, opening a dim eye that gazes upon the crowd.　　All eyes follow its movement, the scene strangely silent.　　Suddenly, the large hand retracts into the Death Star Field.　　Chen Xia steps forward, approaching Li Yue, saying,　　"People have come for you."　　Li Yue's eyebrows rise, delighted, "It must be Grandfather and the uncles looking for me."　　"So, goodbye," Chen Xia says lightly.　　Li Yue appears joyful, having recovered slightly over the past half-month, enough to use spirit power.　　With a wave of Chen Xia's hand, black mist swirls around Li Yue, sending her out before the two forces.　　A small figure stands before three thousand cultivators.　　"Yue'er, it's Yue'er!" cries the old patriarch of the Li Family, voice tinged with tears of joy.　　Li Yang smiles, pulling Li Yue to his side, tapping her forehead to ensure she wasn't possessed, then asks,　　"How did you end up in the Death Star Field, and why so badly injured?"　　Li Yue grits her teeth, glaring at the Seven Major Sects,　　"The cultivators of the Seven Major Sects pursued me. Desperate, I fled into the Death Star Field, where the Death Star Lord, who has connections with our Li Family, saved me."　　Li Yang is taken aback, never having heard of this connection. He turns to the old ancestor of the Li Family but sees nothing unusual. He asks Li Yue again,　　"Did he say anything else?"　　Li Yue lowers her voice,　　"He claimed to be an elder of the Azure Heaven Sword Sea."　　Li Yang's expression tightens, taking matters involving the Azure Heaven Sword Sea seriously.　　The Azure Heaven Sword Sea is a forbidden existence, now a dead zone no one dares explore. If it truly involves the Azure Heaven Sword Sea, she will proceed with caution.　　Now that Li Yue is safe, it's time to settle accounts with the Seven Major Sects for pursuing her.　　"You Seven Major Sects have gone too far, daring to pursue Li Yue. Do you think I don't exist?" Li Yang questions coldly.　　Du Jiang laughs, "Can pursuit be confirmed by mere words? There are many disguise techniques. Besides, can one word prove anything?"　　"I could claim your Li Family pursued my cultivators."　　Li Yang remains silent, knowing no answers will be given now. Only after advancing to the Heaven Mending realm might she make the Seven Major Sects apologize.　　Du Jiang waves his hand, "Let's put your issues aside for now; the Seven Major Sects still need an answer."　　Hands behind his back, he adds weight to his tone, shouting towards the entire Death Star Field,　　"Why hasn't the gentleman provided an explanation? Are you afraid?!"　　He shouts loudly, ensuring all spectators hear and spread the word, giving the Seven Major Sects a bit of fame.　　Moments pass.　　Still no response from the Death Star Field.　　Du Jiang's brow rises, tone colder, "If no answer is given today, the Seven Major Sects will flatten the entire Death Star Field to seek justice."　　Again, no reply.　　But this time, people see a shadow flicker within the Death Star Field.　　From afar.　　The shadow takes a step.　　And suddenly appears before everyone!　　He stretches out a hand, pressing against the void before him, speaking in a muffled voice,　　"Black Sky."　　A thousand miles away, the star field turns pitch black!　　Thick, deathly silence envelops all, revealing only a figure shrouded in dark mist, like wearing a cloak.　　High above!　　Today,　　The star field witnesses a major event.　　Of the three thousand cultivators besieging the Death Star Field, two thousand nine hundred ninety-nine returned alive.　　One, Du Jiang, died!