Chapter 689 - 425: The Sun and Moon Emperor’s Doubt! Proposal to Appoint Lu Xuan as Imperial General!

Chapter 689: Chapter 425: The Sun and Moon Emperor’s Doubt! Proposal to Appoint Lu Xuan as Imperial General!

Lu Xuan seemed oblivious to the gazes of those below.

He hovered in mid-air, his robes fluttering wildly in the gale, violet starlight gradually intensifying in his eyes.

"Rumble—"

The entire plain suddenly shuddered violently, the ground undulating like waves with the abyssal fissure as its epicenter.

A grating, tooth-aching sound emerged from the depths, as if countless claws were tearing at the rock layers.

The first to surge out were thousands of pangolin-like creatures.

Their backs were covered with inky-black shells, shining with an oily sheen under the light.

Each appeared to be as large as a calf, with countless crimson eyes flickering with madness.

The most terrifying aspect was their gigantic mouths brimming with sharp teeth, continually dripping corrosive slime that burnt the ground with sizzling smoke.

What followed were unseen spider-like creatures.

Their eight limbs resembling sharp scythes etched deep grooves in the ground with each step.

Their swollen abdomens sporadically spewed sticky webs, instantly cocooning several soldiers who failed to evade, eliciting their wretched screams.

At this moment, a radiant purple light erupted from the abyssal fissure.

The vanguard of the crimson creatures slammed against what seemed like an invisible wall, their dark shells rapidly cracking and peeling under the violet starlight.

They twisted their bodies in pain, attempting to retreat but ended up disintegrating into flying ash within the purple light.

The spider-like creatures frantically flailed their scythe-like limbs, but ultimately, even the webs they spewed dissipated like ignited scraps of paper under everyone’s gaze.

The intense starry energy fluctuations prolonged the earth’s tremors, forcing everyone present to channel their inner star power merely to stand firm.

The commander of the Fifth Guard Group, a weathered old woman, found it hard to maintain her usual composure at this moment.

She stared fixedly at the figure entwined in purple radiance, her wrinkled face etched with disbelief.

"You... broke through?" Her voice trembled slightly, evidently in a state of extreme shock.

"Star Realm!!!"

These three words exploded like thunder in the hearts of all Fifth Guard Group members.

Star Realm—this is a rank among the pinnacle of the Sun and Moon Empire, each individual a singular existence.

Whether it be the seven senators of the court or the ten Sun and Moon Guardians, these unparalleled supreme beings are all of Star Realm cultivation.

The old lady commander exchanged a glance with her beautiful deputy commander, sharing mutual shock reflected in each other’s eyes.

They were well aware of what this news signified.

The deputy commander of the Ninth Guard Group, Lu Xuan, this forty-year-old genius, had indeed taken that step.

It is imaginable what kind of sensation this news will cause when it returns to the Sun and Moon Empire.

The high-ranking figures of the Sun and Moon court will be astounded, and possibly even the emperor deep within the Sun and Moon temple will personally appear to bestow blessings.

After all, the birth of every Star Realm powerhouse heralds new shifts in the upper echelon of the empire.

The glamorous deputy commander unconsciously clenched her palms, her wine-red hair fluttered in the energy ripples.

As she gazed at the figure standing amidst the clouds, complex emotions surged within her heart.

At this time, the abyss ahead had already splintered into fragments, automatically covering the fissure, and those crimson creature groups were cleared one by one.

Lu Xuan slightly nodded towards the two women, considered as a greeting, then transformed into a violet rainbow, disappearing into the sky in an instant.

Once the dazzling violet starlight completely faded, the old lady commander promptly regained her accustomed decisiveness, turning to issue orders to the beautiful deputy commander.

"Ren Cheng, immediately lead a team to patrol the surrounding areas, confirm safety, then rest on site. Withdraw the entire army in one day."

"Understood!"

Ren Cheng with wine-red hair quickly gathered her spirits, efficiently performed a military salute.

As she turned, her gold-and-white Sun and Moon battle robe flared, her white silk legs traced sharp arcs under the sun, then began efficiently commanding the military unit to execute orders.

In the ensuing month, Lu Xuan’s presence frequently appeared on the wilderness outside various safety zones.

This newly promoted Star Realm powerhouse acted atypically, no longer entrenched in the Ninth Safety Zone, instead venturing alone into the occupied areas, annihilating crimson monster species wherever he went.

Such aberrant behavior soon drew close attention from the Sun and Moon Empire’s high-ranking officials.

Currently, within the council hall of the Sun and Moon court, the atmosphere was starkly different from its usual tranquility.

The seven highest senators sat on a high white jade platform, below a couple of hundred seats occupied by key officials from various safety zones and significant empire ministers gathered.

Under the gilded dome echoed subdued discussions, everyone’s topic incidentally focusing on a single name.

Undoubtedly, this unprecedented council was convened specifically for Lu Xuan, the newly ascended Star Realm powerhouse.

Subsequently, an imperial court minister clad in resplendent court attire stepped forward, his voice resounding throughout the council hall.

"Gentlemen, Lu Xuan has defied imperial decrees, autonomously removed himself from court control, conducting so-called ’purges’ outside safety zones." He deliberately emphasized his tone.

"This minister earnestly requests the seven senators promptly inform His Majesty, ordering him to swiftly return to the court and cease these meaningless actions!"

Such undisguised accusations drew cold breaths from the audience. After all, the subject being discussed is a genuine Star Realm powerhouse, standing among the true strongest in the Sun and Moon Empire.