When facing two of the great Star Gods, the light in Yun Cheâs eyes clearly grew blurry. It was only after a long period of time that he roused himself from his daydream and knelt down in panic.
âOh? Isnât this that âchild of the heavensâ that drew a nine stage heavenly tribulation to him?â
Heavenly Poison Star God Moonflower looked Yun Che once over with her beautiful eyes that glowed a faint green light. Her red lips that were tinged with jade curved into a smile that did not seem like a smile. She had only said those few words but the coquettish charm contained within was overwhelming. Even Xing Lingâs body went entirely limp, his head sank down deeply and he did not even dare to steal a glance at Moonflower.
Yun Che also bowed his head deeply and kept himself stone still.
âLittle brother, this servant remembers, your name is Yun Che, correct?â
Moonflower slowly stepped towards Yun Che, her voice was syrupy and seductive, directly tugging at Yun Cheâs heart and soul. Yun Cheâs body clearly shuddered as he replied in a panicked voice, âTo have Senior Heavenly Poison remember my name, it is... this juniorâs fortune.â
âHehehehe,â Moonflower tittered coquettishly, her bosom heaving dramatically in the air. âLittle brother, right now in heaven and earth, who doesnât recognize your name? Actually... the way you address me as âSenior Heavenly Poisonâ is truly unpleasant to the ear. Just call me Moonflower.â
â...â Yun Cheâs lips twitched, but no sound came out, it was as if he was afraid of responding.
The Heavenly Demon Star Godâs eyebrows furrowed slightly.
Moonflower, who was originally already standing in front of Yun Che, took a sudden step forward, her towering bosom swaying just milimeters in front of Yun Cheâs chest. An exceptionally long and slender finger was raised as it coquettishly touched the tip of Yun Cheâs chin, and an enrapturing flowery scent accompanied it.
Yun Cheâs heart was given a minor jolt and because his head was bowed low in the first place, he was given a front row seat to fully admire Moonflowerâs heaving bosom.
âLittle brother Yun Che is not only possessed of enough might to bowl over all the gathered god emperors, but you also look so very attractive. Ah, just looking at you causes this servantâs heart to beat uncontrollably.â
Moonflowerâs long and shapely eyebrows arched provocatively as her eyes rippled like water, giving off an unspeakably foxy allure, her voice was soft and syrupy as candy floss. It seemed as if she could not wait to fling herself into his embrace and exhaust all her amorous energy on him.
If anyone saw this scene, they would definitely not dare believe that this was one of the peerlessly terrifying Twelve Star Gods of the Star God Realm.
Pa!
The Heavenly Demon Star God appeared beside Moonflower like a ghost, pushing aside the hand which she had positioned under Yun Cheâs chin, âHe is a guest that has been personally invited here by our king, youâre not allowed to mess around.â
Moonflower did not get angry at this action. Instead she languidly pulled her arm back and spoke with slanted eyes, âAiyah, this servant is just one small woman, so when I see such an attractive and handsome little brother, it will definitely cause my heart to race. Itâs not like Iâll eat him up or anything. Ah, look how anxious Iâve made you.â
Heavenly Demon Star God, â...â
Moonflowerâs eyes narrowed as she spoke to Yun Che in a sultry voice, âLittle brother, this servant resides in the Heavenly Poison God Palace. Once you reach the Star God Realm, you must come visit me often, okay? And at that time, no matter what you want to do to me, I will happily accommodate you. Hehehehehe....â
As she let our her seductive laugh, Moonflowerâs willowy waist turned and she left, a sweet smelling wind billowing in her wake.
The Heavenly Demon Star God gave Yun Che a look before speaking in a low voice, âForget every single word that she just said. The further away you stay from her, the better.â
âI thank... Senior Heavenly Demon,â Yun Cheâs voice faintly trembled and it seemed as if he had not yet completely shaken himself free of Moonflowerâs bewitchment.
The Heavenly Demon Star God turned around as well and in the blink of an eye, he had already moved far away from Yun Che.
Yun Cheâs chest rose and fell heavily, his eyes growing slightly heavy and his gaze slowly growing cold.
Xing Ling got up to his feet and let out a long sigh of relief. He lifted a hand to wipe his forehead, leaving the back of his hand covered in cold sweat.
Xing Ling wanted to warn Yun Che to never draw near to the Heavenly Poison Star God, but he was terrified that the Heavenly Star Poison God, who had just left, would hear him, so he could only whisper a small reminder to Yun Che, âYoung Master Yun Che, Lord Heavenly Poison has always liked to... play pranks on people. So you must not take the words she just said seriously.â
âMn, I understand.â Yun Che nodded his head.
Xing Lingâs eyes slanted to the side and said, âLords Heavenly Poison and Heavenly Demon should be preparing to leave first. You should wait with me for this short period of time. The god emperor may want to see you.â
âAlright.â Yun Che could naturally only obey.
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âHow interesting. The same name, he looks at least ninety percent similar. Yet it just so happens that they arenât the same person.â Moonflower wore a thoughtful expression on her face as she let out a coquettish laugh, âRight now, I simply canât wait to see the look on Jasmineâs face when she sees him, hehehehe.â
The Heavenly Demon Star Godâs brows faintly furrowed as he coldly said, âWhat does this have to do with Her Highness Jasmine? That person youâre referring to.... Could it be that Her Highness Jasmine also knows him?â
âOh, it very well could be,â Moonflower said with a cheery expression on her face. âItâs just that itâs a pity.â
âWhatâs a pity?â
âItâs a pity that he captured the attention of Qianye Yingâer. When the Brahma Heaven God Emperor wanted to pledge his daughter in marriage, that was clearly Qianye Yingâerâs intention. And regardless of whether she truly had that intention or if it was merely a feint, those few words created enough enemies for Yun Che to cover the heavens and the earth. Those men who are smitten with Qianye Yingâer, even I would shudder in fear when I think about them. So to be envied and hated by them... is truly a pity indeed.â
The Heavenly Demon Star God shot a glance at Moonflower, who wore an expression filled with tenderness and love, before coldly saying, âThe Dragon Monarch spoke on his behalf and the Eternal Heaven God Emperor also had the intention to protect him, so how is it possible that they would choose to incur the wrath of the Dragon Monarch and the Eternal Heaven God Emperor over mere hatred born from jealousy?â
âAiyah, thatâs why I always say, you men are the ones who really donât understand yourselves.â Moonflower fiddled with her fingers as she said in soft and languid voice, âYou simply underestimate the âhatred born of jealousyâ that occurs in men when it comes to women. Youâre also giving Qianye Yingâer way too little credit.... Of the men that sheâs fixed her attentions upon, which one of them has had a good ending?â
â...â The Heavenly Demon Star God furrowed his brows at those words, but he did not refute them.
Xing Ling had been correct, the Heavenly Demon Star God and the Heavenly Poison Star God had indeed prepared to return to the Star God Realm first. On the other side, the Star God Emperor had also sensed Yun Cheâs aura.
âHoho, looks like heâs already arrived,â the Heavenly Origin Star God Tumi said with a chuckle. âDoes my king wish to see him?â
âThereâs no need,â the Star God Emperor said. âThis place, after all, is the territory of the Eternal Heaven Realm. As such, wouldnât it seem like this emperor is far too anxious to see him.â
The Heavenly Origin Star God Tumiâs faint smile grew deeper, âGiven Her Highnessâ personality, she definitely wonât agree to personally imparting the âStar Godâs Broken Shadowâ technique to him. So it looks like my king is also quite interested in Yun Che.â
âThe True God prophecy.... Hmph, even the Brahma Heaven God Emperor and the Eternal Heaven God Emperor did not care about their dignity because of this, so for this emperor to behave this way would be nothing more than ordinary,â the Star God Emperor said with flat eyes. âHe rejected the Eternal Heaven God Emperor, the Brahma Heaven God Emperor, and the Dragon Monarch. So this king was merely testing the waters when I said that I would get Jasmine to personally impart the skill to him. Yet he immediately agreed to it, and this king was truly not expecting that.â
âIt looks like he does indeed have a great interest in the Star Godâs Broken Shadow technique.â
âNo.â The Star God Emperor shook his head, âI canât help but feeling that he has some other purpose in following us back to the Star God Realm.â
âI feel that my king is overthinking this point.â The Heavenly Origin Star God stroked his beard as he said contemplatively, âHe even rejected the Eternal Heaven God Emperor, the Brahma Heaven God Emperor, and the Dragon Monarch. What designs could he have on our Star God Realm?â
âAccording to the information we have gathered to date, Yun Che only arrived in the God Realm three years ago, and in these three years, he has only been to the Snow Song and Flame God Realms, and he is ignorant about the rest of the star realms. My emperor has always been thoughtful and cautious. But even though this person is shrouded in mystery, we donât need to think too much about the reason why he wants to visit our Star God Realm. My king should focus his attention on âother thingsâ. We can definitely obtain a bountiful harvest with fifteen days worth of time.â
â...Youâre absolutely right.â The Star God Emperor rose to his feet, âLetâs go and greet the Eternal Heaven God Emperor and the Dragon Monarch. After that, we journey home.â
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Eastern Divine Region, Star God Realm, Heavenly Wolf God Palace.
Jasmine soundlessly landed outside the Heavenly Wolf God Palace. Her arrival caused the bodies of the Heavenly Wolf Star Guards that were stationed outside to go completely cold. Yet no one moved forward, and even when Jasmine moved forward and pushed open the great gates of the palace, no one made a single action or sound... so they naturally did not even think of stopping her.
These incomparably strong Star Guards were practically morphed into stone statues in the presence of Jasmine.
Bang!
The great doors of the god palace slammed shut. It was only then that the gathered Star Guards breathed a long sigh of relief, their bodies drenched in sweat.
The Heavenly Slaughter Star God and the Heavenly Poison Star God were the two most dreadful great calamities of the Star God Realm. So even the vaunted Star Guards would not dare to offend them in the slightest.
Within the god palace, Caizhi was crouched in a corner, her curled up body resembling that of a bullied cat. Even though Jasmine drew near, she refused to look back at her. Her only visible reaction was that her lips were curled up in a slight pout.
After Jasmine told her to confine herself and reflect on her actions, she had not taken a single step outside the Heavenly Wolf God Palace for the last few days.
âDo you recognize the error of your ways now?â Even though she looked at her Caizhiâs pitiful form, Jasmineâs voice was still as cold and cutting as ice. Caizhi could also feel that the gaze that was burning into her back was just as cold as the voice that spoke to her.
âI... I understand that I was wrong.â Even though she felt wronged, she did not dare to say that she was right. She spoke in a tiny voice, âI wonât dare do it again. From now on... from now on, Iâll definitely listen to what Big Sister says. I wonât act on my own initiative. Big Sister... please stop being angry at me!â
âHmph!â Jasmineâs brows furrowed tightly, âThe last time you made a big mistake, you also swore that youâd be obedient and not take any action by yourself. Yet, in these short few years, you...â
Jasmineâs hands involuntarily balled into fists as they faintly trembled.
Even though Jasmine was doing her best to control it, Caizhi could clearly sense her fury... This wasnât an anger that she was faking just to scare Caizhi, it was a true wrath that was being suppressed. Her heart was immediately thrown into disarray as she said, âBig Sister, I really know that Iâm wrong this time. I guarantee that from now on I wonât ever... I wonât ever do it again. If not Iâll... Iâll....â
Before she could finish speaking, Caizhiâs eyes were filled with tears and although half of her heart was filled with shock and alarm, half of her heart still felt that she was being wronged.
Because until now, she still did not know why inheriting the power of the Heavenly Wolf Star God was a big mistake and why this act would provoke such fury in her big sister.
To be found compatible with the power of a Star God was the greatest honor one could possibly obtain in the Star God Realm. The Caizhi who had inherited the power of the Heavenly Wolf Star God possessed power that allowed her to not fear anyone, and possessed a status that allowed her to rule over everything. She no longer needed protection, she was no longer bullied and humiliated as people looked on with cold eyes. She had her own god palace, her own Star Guards, and no matter where she went, the four words âHeavenly Wolf Star Godâ were regarded with a god-like reverence.
Only her big sister Jasmine had told her that this was the biggest mistake she had made in her entire life, yet she refused to tell her the reason.
âIf I forgave you so easily, then how would you actually learn a lesson from this!?â Jasmine said coldly. She turned around and looked outside the palace as she continued, âIf you want me to forgive you, youâll have to do something for me.â
Caizhiâs wronged eyes sparkled and she vigorously nodded her head, âAs long as Big Sister will stop being angry at me, Iâll do anything.â
âLeave the god palace now and go fight a duel with a Star God.â Jasmineâs expression was calm and indifferent but her eyes flashed with a bizarre red light, âIf you can injure that person within one hundred breaths, Iâll forgive you this time.â
âAh?â Caizhiâs lips parted dramatically, âBu... But...â
Even though Caizhi was nearly perfectly compatible with the divine power of the Heavenly Wolf, she was still far too young and it had not even been a decade since she had inherited the power of the Heavenly Wolf Star God. The Heavenly Wolf divine power within her was still far from completely awakening and her power was undoubtedly the weakest among the Twelve Star Gods.
Because of these reasons, it would be exceedingly difficult for her to wound any Star God within one hundred breaths... But if she were to give it her all, it would not be outside the realm of possibility.
Caizhi forcefully swallowed the âprotestâ that had nearly involuntarily escaped her lips. She clenched her small fists tightly as her gaze gradually grew determined, âOkay, I... will definitely do it! I will prove to Big Sister that I havenât been slacking off at all in the last two years!â
It was clear that she treated this as a test from Jasmine.
âThen go right now!â Jasmineâs voice grew heavier, âAlso, you may not choose your opponent. The moment you leave this place, the first Star God that you meet shall be your opponent! As for how you are to persuade that person to be your opponent, that is something you will have to deal with yourself.â
Caizhi bit her lower lip before vigorously nodding her head yet again, âI said that I would obediently listen to Big Sisterâs words from now on. So this time, itâs not just to get Big Sister to forgive me, I will also definitely... not let Big Sister down.â
As she watched Caizhi fly out of the Heavenly Wolf God Palace with a determination that she had forced out of her, Jasmineâs originally cold eyes gradually grew softer and softer until they became hazy.
âCaizhi...â
She whispered softly... She knew that the reliance and concern that Caizhi had for her was the same as the reliance and concern that she had for Caizhi. Because even though they shared a father and had so many elder brothers... they were each otherâs only âfamily.â
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Authorâs Note:
Mn, everyone shouldâve noticed that Jasmine, Caizhi, Xisu, Moonflower, Rose, Ziwan, and Tumi... are all names of flowers and plants.
alyschu:
When the ebook rolls around to these chapters, they will all probably get their own english-fied flower/plant names instead of the half and half you see here.