Let the scourge go to the right path, and you make games to reward them?.

Chapter 897 The Star Lords' Schemes (12)

The competition has entered its third day.

The count in the live stream has reached four hundred, and Wang Jiu's winning streak has also reached four hundred.

A regular 400-game winning streak is already amazing enough, but Wang Jiu's opponent defeated the gatekeeper, which makes this winning streak even more impressive.

Many gatekeepers have also teamed up to challenge Wang Jiu. Most of them were convinced of Wang Jiu's skill after their defeat and praised him, saying, "To be able to play cards with such a powerful master like Wang Jiu, one would have no regrets even if one were to guard the gate for a lifetime."

The large number of matches also made Wang Jiu's reputation grow stronger and stronger. The Destiny Coin on his back had become as big as a millstone and was constantly spinning above Wang Jiu's head.

With each rotation, Wang Jiu could feel it gathering the fortune of the nine provinces, condensing its power through the faith of all living beings, and transforming it into the status of a star lord.

Such dazzling power caused the demons and monsters near Kyushu to become restless, wishing they could rush into Kyushu immediately and devour Wang Jiu along with the copper coins.

Under these circumstances, Dao Xuan knew he had to gain more power.

After the great war between good and evil, Kyushu's power has recovered considerably, but it is still not at its full strength.

A complete Nine Provinces should include a large number of sects from outside the region and a vast number of Star Lords; this is what the Nine Provinces should look like.

Now, the extraterrestrial sects led by the Tianxiang Sect have returned, and the largest sect, the Jingxin Sect, has also returned, but the number of returning Star Lords is pitifully small.

Apart from the God of Agriculture in Shennong Valley and a few Star Lords, a large number of Star Lords are unwilling to return to the Nine Provinces. Some even covet the power of the Nine Provinces and are preparing to plunder them whenever they have the chance.

The Star Lord is the best barrier against the demons and monsters in the void. If the Star Lord can be there to protect them, then Wang Jiu's side will be able to proceed more smoothly.

Therefore, after handing over command of the embroidered ball to the "Holy King", Dao Xuan immediately returned to the main altar of the righteous sect and flew underground.

Eighteen levels underground at the main altar, there is a huge circular cavity.

The hollow walls are large shelves, densely filled with ironwood sculptures, and endless lotus jellyfish float here, like endless ghostly lamps drifting in the air.

Most of the ironwood statues are broken, with only a few retaining their original shape and appearing full of compassion.

Standing in the middle of the void, Dao Xuan reached out and drew out the magical power from the Taiji Thunder Pool.

One-thousandth of the full Thunder Pool's water, falling into Dao Xuan's hands, became a stick of incense as thin as a hair.

He reached out and lit the incense stick, and a wisp of smoke flew out, soaring straight into the space above the hollow.

After bowing to the void, Dao Xuan said, "I am Dao Xuan, the leader of the righteous sect. Fellow star lords, the Nine Provinces are now at a critical moment. I ask for your help. If we can overcome this calamity, I am willing to build temples and shrines for you in the Nine Provinces and send people to spread your faith."

Seeing that the wisp of smoke remained straight, Dao Xuan continued, "You are all Star Lords, and your authority comes from the Nine Provinces. You should protect all living beings in the Nine Provinces. Do you feel that you have no obligation to do so, or do you feel that what I have given you is too little?"

“Of course, it’s too little.” One of the ironwood statues suddenly turned around, the dust on its surface crumbling to reveal a smiling face. “When the Old Demonic Sect was around, our Star Lord could enjoy human sacrifices, and we could have our own temples and cities. Every time we went out, the white veils laid on the ground could stretch for thousands of miles, and the people along the roadside could only kneel and sing praises. But now, you’re only willing to provide temples, so what’s the point of me coming back?” Another ironwood statue also turned around, chuckling, “Indeed. And the offerings you give are too meager, mere magical power, tasteless. How about this, find tens of thousands of people, smear the ground with their blood, paint my statues with their flesh, adorn my temples with their bones, and let their cries play music for me. Then, I might consider coming back.”

Another sinister voice rang out: "Actually, I think Dao Xuan, you're not bad either. If you were to become my temple keeper, I'd be willing to come back. Don't worry, I can play as a temple keeper for a long time. Besides, Dao Xuan, you're a Nascent Soul cultivator, you won't die easily."

Various eerie sounds rang out, and the originally compassionate statue seemed to be covered with a layer of bloody light, looking strange and evil.

Just as the statue was laughing, a loud bang rang out, and Dao Xuan's fist was thrown out. Blood energy, magic power, and supernatural abilities continuously merged within his body, eventually transforming into an unparalleled power.

Just as a statue let out a scream and its tiny figure was about to flee, Dao Xuan blasted it to death with a single punch.

Seeing his companions vanish, one of the Star Lords could no longer contain himself and shouted angrily, "Dao Xuan, what do you mean! This place was left intact to give you a chance to atone for your sins! And now you dare to attack a Star Lord, what do you mean by this?"

"Aton for my sins?" Dao Xuan laughed angrily, pointing at the statue in front of him and said, "Are you mistaken? Leaving this place here is to give you a chance to atone for your sins!"

"When the Old Demonic Sect was around, you preyed on all living beings. Now that the righteous sects have arrived, you still prey on all living beings. Haven't we come here for nothing?"

A star lord stared coldly at Dao Xuan: "Star lords are supreme. It is your blessing to have a star lord's protection. So what if I take a few of your lives?"

"A few today, a few tomorrow. One Star Lord today, another Star Lord tomorrow. If this continues, will the Nine Provinces be enough for you to eat? Indeed, I thought too highly of you Star Lords. The proposal I made before was already the best proposal the Nine Provinces could offer. After that, it won't be that simple."

Just as one of the star lords began to laugh, Dao Xuan threw another punch, slamming it directly into the statue of the other party.

Dao Xuan used divine power in this punch, causing the space to explode with black light and leaving a deep crack in the center of the statue.

However, this statue was clearly stronger. Dao Xuan's punch did not shatter it, but it left the opponent on the verge of death.

With a cold snort, Dao Xuan got up and left, making sure to collect the green smoke in the air before he left, leaving none for these star lords.

After Dao Xuan left, the underground temple returned to silence.

After a long pause, one of the Star Lords spoke up, "Actually, Dao Xuan has given quite a lot. We are currently wandering outside the realm, and our magical power is constantly being depleted. We need to replenish it."

But another star lord sneered, "How much? I don't think it's enough. He thinks this is enough now because the Nine Provinces are not in danger yet. I can feel a new star lord being born. This star lord has gathered the wishes of all living beings in the Nine Provinces and will be incredibly powerful from the moment he is born. Now, Dao Xuan is obviously trying to bring this star lord into the righteous sects, but how could we possibly let him have his way?"

"Indeed, he's trying to win us over now only to protect this Star Lord. But why should we help the righteous faction? Why can't we extract their power and make it our own?"

"Hehehe, such immense power, even a tiny bit would be enough for me to enjoy for hundreds of years. Shall we wait a little longer?"

"Wait. Time is on our side. Let the righteous forces and the extraterrestrial demons fight it out. No matter what their final outcome is, we can step in and make a killing."

"That's right. That terrifying being from Kyushu is gone; we are the strongest here now. I can't wait!"

(End of this chapter)