Chapter 2800: Shameless!

Chapter 2800: Chapter 2800: Shameless!

At first, Ziyun Starlord was unwilling to ally with the Scorpion Clan Ancestor, worried that the old guy might take the opportunity to propose some harsh conditions.

However, as the battle with Fang Bai gradually turned unfavorable, and the Vermilion Phoenix Starlord still hadn’t arrived, Ziyun Starlord felt that if this continued, he might find himself in a dangerous situation.

Thus, he had no choice but to accept the suggestion of the Scorpion Clan Ancestor to join forces in battling Fang Bai.

"What are your terms?"

Ziyun Starlord knew that the Scorpion Clan Ancestor wouldn’t help him for no reason and urgently asked.

The Scorpion Clan Ancestor replied with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, "Two conditions. As long as you agree, I will lend you a hand in eliminating this minor deity."

Ziyun Starlord said, "Speak."

The Scorpion Clan Ancestor leisurely said, "First, after we eliminate this minor deity, half of his blood is mine; second, his divine artifact belongs to me."

The Scorpion Clan Ancestor knew that Fang Bai had an Extraordinary Holy Body, and his blood had miraculous uses for cultivation.

Moreover, he had witnessed Fang Bai’s Pangu Axe and Blood-Drinking Mad Blade during their previous battle, knew they were extraordinary divine artifacts, and coveted them for himself.

What he knew, how could Ziyun Starlord not know?

However, as a member of the Starry Sky Demon Clan, Ziyun Starlord needed Fang Bai’s blood; compared to that, the divine artifact wasn’t as important.

"You can’t have it all! The blood is mine, and the divine artifact is yours! How about that?"

Ziyun Starlord said.

"No way!"

The Scorpion Clan Ancestor flatly refused, saying, "Either you agree to my two conditions, and I’ll lend you a hand, or you refuse, and I’ll stand by and watch."

At this point, he chuckled, "Whenever you nod, I’ll lend a hand. Of course, you can refuse, but I believe you won’t be that foolish!"

Ziyun Starlord knew he was taking advantage of his predicament with Fang Bai and was infuriated, coldly smiling, "If I’m defeated, it’ll be your turn next. You have a deadly vendetta with this minor deity; will he spare you?"

The Scorpion Clan Ancestor laughed heartily, "Once this minor deity defeats you, his divine power should be nearly exhausted. Then I will seize the opportunity to attack; can he withstand me?"

Ziyun Starlord sternly said, "Doing so would break the rules of the Divine Realm and draw condemnation from the deities and punishment from the Sect Leader!"

According to the rules of the Divine Realm, if Fang Bai defeats Ziyun Starlord, other experts must wait until Fang Bai’s divine power recovers before challenging him. Otherwise, even if they defeat Fang Bai, it will be considered invalid.

Moreover, if word of such an act spreads, it would provoke a thousand condemnations from the gods, result in severe criticism, and leave one’s reputation in ruins.

Additionally, if Fang Bai defeats Ziyun Starlord, he would naturally replace him as the new Starlord, thereby receiving protection from his "superior authority."

The so-called "superior authority" governs over ten thousand stars and is the subordinate Sect Leader.

In the Divine Realm, above Starlords like Ziyun Starlord, who govern a thousand stars, are subordinate, intermediate, and superior Sect Leaders.

The subordinate Sect Leader, who governs ten thousand stars, has a realm cultivation level typically at the High Rank of the Divine Venerable Realm or even stronger, beyond the reach of experts like Ziyun Starlord.

If the Scorpion Clan Ancestor dared to violate the rules of the Divine Realm and attack when Fang Bai was weak, then the subordinate Sect Leader, upon learning of it, might step in to sanction the Scorpion Clan Ancestor and uphold the rules and order of the Divine Realm.

Though strong, the Scorpion Clan Ancestor was ultimately only at the initial level of the Divine Venerable Realm, no match for experts at least two realms higher.

The gap of just two realms would be enough for a subordinate Sect Leader to easily obliterate the Scorpion Clan Ancestor.

However, the Scorpion Clan Ancestor, unlike Ziyun Starlord, wasn’t subject to the governance and constraints of the subordinate Sect Leader, intending to seize Fang Bai and flee far from Purple Cloud Star into the depths of the starry sky.

In this way, even if Ziyun Starlord’s "superior authority" wanted to punish him, they’d have no chance.

Therefore, Ziyun Starlord’s threat of "breaking the rules of the Divine Realm and facing condemnation from the gods and punishment from the Sect Leader" hardly intimidated the Scorpion Clan Ancestor.

The Scorpion Clan Ancestor’s face twisted with arrogance as he laughed loudly, "Condemnation from the gods? Ha, what’s the use? It’s not like I’ll lose a piece of flesh! Sect Leader’s punishment? I’ll just hide in deep space, and they’d never find me! So, don’t try to threaten me with these; it’s useless! One word, do you agree to my conditions?"

"Fine, I agree with you..."

Ziyun Starlord knew the Scorpion Clan Ancestor spoke the truth, and with his brother, Vermilion Phoenix Starlord, still absent, Fang Bai’s offensive was becoming increasingly strong. Helplessly, he agreed to the Scorpion Clan Ancestor’s terms.

In the Divine Realm, the strong are most committed to keeping their promises. Whether a vow or a promise is made, it must be fulfilled, or else one’s state of mind would suffer, affecting cultivation.

Moreover, under the watchful eyes of the onlooking deities, Ziyun Starlord couldn’t go back on his word, or he would lose credibility in the Divine Realm, with no experts willing to associate with him thereafter.

Thus, since Ziyun Starlord agreed to the Scorpion Clan Ancestor’s conditions, he must fulfill them afterward, and the Scorpion Clan Ancestor wasn’t worried about him reneging.

In the battle for the Starlord title between two powerful beings, other experts must not intervene, a rule of the Divine Realm.

However, as long as the Scorpion Clan Ancestor didn’t personally step in, not joining forces with Ziyun Starlord to fight two-on-one, it wouldn’t be considered a violation.

Therefore, the Scorpion Clan Ancestor’s so-called assistance to Ziyun Starlord was actually transferring a portion of his divine power into Ziyun Starlord’s body, temporarily boosting his combat power to defeat the opponent.

Of course, Fang Bai could have done the same, but unfortunately, he lacked such strong allies by his side now.

Without external aid, he could only rely on his own strength to singlehandedly resist the divine power of two Divine Venerable Realm experts.

Ziyun Starlord blocked one of Fang Bai’s attacks and took advantage of the momentum to retreat to the Scorpion Clan Ancestor’s side.

The Scorpion Clan Ancestor placed a palm against his back, channeling a surge of divine power.

This surge of divine power amounted to thirty percent of his entire divine power, and after transferring it to Ziyun Starlord, his combat power was reduced by thirty percent.

With the Scorpion Clan Ancestor’s divine power aiding him, Ziyun Starlord’s combat power dramatically increased. Wielding the Trident, he once again fought against Fang Bai, quickly reversing his disadvantage and suppressing Fang Bai.

The divine power infused by the Scorpion Clan Ancestor into Ziyun Starlord could only sustain itself for a thousand breaths.

In other words, Ziyun Starlord needed to defeat Fang Bai within a thousand breaths to end the battle; otherwise, he’d have to borrow power from the Scorpion Clan Ancestor again, or all previous efforts would be for naught.

"Two old guys ganging up on the Palace Master, truly shameless!"

"Two despicable old thieves! Bah!"

"You, Scorpion Clan Ancestor, we challenge you!"

"Let’s see if you dare to flee!"

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The gods from the Emperor’s Palace saw the Scorpion Clan Ancestor assisting Ziyun Starlord and were infuriated, shouting angrily, venting their anger at the Scorpion Clan Ancestor, even preparing to join forces and form a formation to slay him.