roccoschili Chapter 1530: 178: Starlight Like Arrows
Chapter 1530: 178: Starlight Like Arrows
Chapter 1530: Chapter 178: Starlight Like ArrowsEast along Xu Country is Qi.
To minimize the possibility of a direct confrontation with the Daze Tian Clan, Jiang Wang had to once again obscure his traces. He altered the style of the Ruyi Immortal Clothes and donned a cloak.
Knowing that Yu Beidou spoke for him at the Cliff of Celestial Punishment and obtained the recognition of the Triple Punishment Palace, Jiang Wang had already imagined himself returning to Qi in glory…
Unexpectedly, he has indeed returned to Qi Territory, but still in secrecy.
Though his mind was occupied with matters concerning Master Guan Yan, leaving no room for disappointment.
Since he had to sneak in, he couldn’t recklessly fly around within Qi Boundaries. Flying indiscriminately in the territory of an Overlord Country without revealing his identity is a very dangerous affair.
In the blink of an eye, he could be struck down.
During the day, Jiang Wang mingled with various trading caravans, riding horses or taking carriages, and at night, he traveled alone under the stars and moon.
Thus, he traveled day and night continuously, moving as fast as possible without revealing his identity.
From the moment he stepped into Qi Boundary to entering Daze County, it took only three days.
Daze County is located in the northern part of Qi Boundary, Ji City is the center of Daze County, and Seven Stars Valley lies in the northern region of Ji City’s domain.
Jiang Wang has visited Ji City more than once.
The first visit was with Li Fengyao, sharing a carriage; the second was a direct flight by decree, and the third was a covert entry…
It almost felt like he was living in reverse.
The “Ji” branding in Ji City, likened to a person near utensils, led to rumors among officials that the Tian Clan harbored the gluttonous desires of a Taotie, greedy and eager.
Who knows if it was Wu Lie and others spreading this.
Jiang Wang didn’t care much about this; he was only thinking about how to sneak into Seven Stars Valley.
The Tian Clan constructed watchtowers here, arranged formations, and stationed a clan army. On the surface, there’s only one path in and out of the valley, and when the Secret Realm of the Seven-star Tower is not open, this passage is closed.
Because its only value lies in the secret realm, some might think there’s no need for guard when it’s not open, but that’s not the case.
Every quota for the Secret Realm of the Seven-star Tower is extremely precious and not everyone can acquire it. Many are willing to hide in the valley, waiting for the day it opens—there have been similar events in history.
However, no matter how strong the defense is against such figures, it certainly couldn’t withstand Jiang Wang.
Tian Chang drew a secluded path, leading through the eastern forest. Jiang Wang went to see it; calling it a path is rather a beast trail… who knows how Tian Chang found it.
From what Jiang Wang currently knows of this person, he surely has a lot more similar information.
Even among the Tian Family Members, those most knowledgeable, Tian Chang would definitely rank among the top.
If there was anyone who observed the Tian family better than Tian Chang, the only candidate Jiang Wang could think of would be Tian He.
Wondering what Tian He is up to now… Jiang Wang thought inexplicably.
This person is Tian Chang’s absolute confidant, yet wasn’t brought to Star Moon Plain.
Jiang Wang didn’t plan to take the path Tian Chang had mapped out; he required Tian Chang’s intelligence but wasn’t entirely trusting of Tian Chang. Although the validation of this intelligence so far was mostly correct.
He had impeccably seamless Hidden clothes, an ace very few people knew of, which was his reliance for sneaking into Seven Stars Valley.
Knowing clearly the position of each post, he donned the Hidden clothes, moved perfectly, avoiding all inspection points from the intelligence, and openly entered Seven Stars Valley from above the valley.
On this quiet night, everything went smoothly…
Except when he descended into the valley, the sudden starlight struck him!
This beam of starlight emerged from an unknown far-off place, connecting sky and earth, illuminating the long night, instantly engulfing Jiang Wang.
The abrupt advent of this beam of starlight outlined Jiang Wang’s human form, making it impossible for the Hidden clothes to rapidly adapt and adjust, delaying for a full two breaths before concealing Jiang Wang’s presence—but what was the point now?
With such radiant starlight, not all Tian Family Members are blind!
The whole Seven Stars Valley boiled over.
“Someone’s broken in!”
“Immediately alert Ji City!”
“Capture him!”
Clamorous voices erupted from all directions, followed swiftly by crowds of cultivators wielding swords and blades.
Jiang Wang remained stunned.
If not for the familiar Jade Balance Starlight, bearing the mark of Master Guan Yan, he would certainly have turned and fled.
But now, not running seems impossible…
What if Tian Xili came?
What if Tian Anping came?
Master Guan Yan…what’s going on?!
Just as Jiang Wang was filled with such turmoil, he suddenly felt a lightness enveloping him, his whole being shrouded in a gentle power, continuously rising.
Jiang Wang released himself, ascending with that power, soaring at astonishing speeds into the sky.
At this moment, a slightly slender, refined gentleman appeared abruptly in Jiang Wang’s vision. This person stepped through the air from afar, each footfall rippling the night.
“How come a guest from afar arrives so surreptitiously? Are you afraid my Tian Clan might not extend cordial hospitality?”
Marquis of Gaochang, Tian Xili!
Jiang Wang dared not reply, only hoping the Hidden clothes along with the cloak could effectively cover his face. As for hiding his presence, he had already given up hope; the Hidden clothes were difficult to deceive godly cultivators, and even more unlikely at this moment when rising swiftly within the starlight column.
“Halt!” Tian Xili extended his right hand from afar.
Jiang Wang observed the nearby night swirl, quickly forming an immense black hand, grabbing towards him!
His Path Origin surged wildly within as he was about to make a move to block—
The tip of a starlight, at the zenith of the dark night, expanded rapidly, revealing a brilliant Star Tower that transcended space, with just one flicker, its radiant glow enveloped him.
Then, before the massive black hand could close in, one light leap brought Jiang Wang breaking through shackles, leaping onto the high atmosphere!
Instantly leaving Tian Xili far behind.
Jiang Wang, suspended in the Star Tower’s radiance, dangling beneath the tower’s splendor, just released a sigh of relief when Voice Broadcast Immortal Style warned yet again…
A sharp, extremely subtle whistling was approaching at terrifying speed!
He saw…
In the distant sky, a beam of starlight rapidly flying like an arrow.
It seemed to pierce through the night, leaving faint cracks in the night sky!
The arrow-like starlight hadn’t arrived yet.
Jiang Wang already felt his heart start to ache.
In a daze, he saw a strange little tower, beneath a skylight of that small tower…
With hair flowing over a single robe, Tian Anping looked up!
The distant arrowing starlight, its trajectory piercing the heart! Emanated from this small tower, from Tian Anping!
Did he see me? Did he see me clearly?
Such a startling question flashed through Jiang Wang’s mind.
Yet the sensation of being locked onto had dissipated.
He fell into the radiant Star Tower, obtaining calm in its brilliance.
Meanwhile, in Seven Stars Valley, observers saw the encompassing Star Tower merely flicker once before vanishing completely.
In the night sky, that descending starlight disappeared; the dazzling Star Tower vanished without a trace.
Only a crosswise streak of starlight remained, traversing the empty night like a lonely rainbow.