201: The Four Supreme Beings speak, the Star Gods who confuse right and wrong
These Supremes looked at Star Shadow.
They all disbelieved Star Shadow's words, or rather, they couldn't believe them.
"Power falling into others' hands? What do you mean by that, Uncle? Do you think I would hand over the Star God Clan to others once I have a husband?"
Star Shadow naturally argued, "Moreover, the Star God Clan once had a clan rule: if a Saint and Saintess cannot be assembled, then a husband can also substitute, and vice versa. Now, Ye Xuan is the husband I've recognized for this life, so he can naturally represent my lineage in the competition."
Star Reverend Ming looked at Star Shadow and said sternly:
"Presumptuous, Star Shadow! There is indeed a clan rule, but it's only been three months. You say he's your husband, how can we believe you? What if he's just a temporary measure?"
"If you win the Grand Competition and then choose to separate from him and dissolve the marriage, wouldn't that be exploiting a loophole in the clan rules? Therefore, we absolutely will not acknowledge this matter."
Star Reverend Hai also shook his head in refusal:
"Yes, Yinger, we understand that you don't want to lose the position of Star Lord. After all, your lineage has truly declined too much."
"But you absolutely cannot exploit such a loophole. Otherwise, if everyone does this in the future, wouldn't the Star God Clan quickly fall into chaos?"
Star Reverend Hai and Star Reverend Tai also shook their heads together:
"Right, although the clan rule is like that, any clear-eyed person can see that you're just trying to exploit this loophole. We absolutely won't allow it."
Seeing this, Ye Xuan raised an eyebrow.
No wonder Star Shadow gave him the star stone before.
It seems she was preparing for their united opposition.
"Everyone, I know your concerns. You simply think that Star Shadow and I are together for the sake of participating in the Grand Competition, and that we will separate and dissolve the marriage afterward."
"However, please look at this!"
Ye Xuan directly took out the star stone.
The star stone glowed brightly under the light, with two names, Ye Xuan and Star Shadow, intertwining and circling on it.
The two names were intertwined, with 'you in me' and 'me in you,' inseparable.
"This… Star Shadow… you, you actually went this far for the position of Star Lord."
Star Reverend Ming's face instantly turned extremely grim the moment he saw the star stone.
After all, according to the Star God Clan's rules, once two names are engraved on a star stone, it signifies an unbreakable bond for life.
To the ends of heaven and Yellow Springs, living and dying together.
It is an oath sworn to the endless Star Gods.
Any violation would inevitably incur the punishment of endless heavenly light.
Therefore, even within the Star God Clan, the star stone was rarely exchanged between partners.
Even if these Reverends were unwilling to admit it, with the star stone present, Ye Xuan was undeniably the son-in-law of Star Shadow's lineage, and Star Shadow's husband.
"Yinger, why did you have to do this, sacrificing your entire life for a position of Star Lord?"
The Reverends could not deny it and could only grit their teeth and accept it.
Only Aunt Xingjin looked at Star Shadow with affection.
"Aunt Xingjin, Yinger did this willingly. Ye Xuan saved my life!"
"Moreover, his power is extremely strong; even within the Star God Clan, no one can compare to him."
"Yinger once said that the person who wishes to win me must be stronger than me, and Ye Xuan perfectly meets all these requirements!"
"What's more, I've long been fond of him; I will marry no one else in this life."
Star Shadow glanced at Ye Xuan, then looked at everyone with a flushed face and spoke loudly.
Her voice, like a clap of thunder, resounded all around.
Star Reverend Jin looked at Star Shadow, somewhat moved. Soon, understanding Star Shadow's thoughts, she smiled and said to Ye Xuan: "Ye Xuan, since Yinger has chosen you, I hope you will not betray her deep affection."
"Naturally."
Ye Xuan smiled slightly.
At this moment, Star Sand, who was nearby, roared:
"No, Old Ancestor! Even if Ye Xuan is Star Shadow's husband, Star Shadow herself is no longer qualified to participate in the Grand Competition."
"She personally killed my younger brother. According to the Star God Clan's rules, she will be permanently expelled and is an outcast of the Star God Clan."
"Moreover, just now, when I was about to use the clan rules to expel Star Shadow, he attacked me."
"If Star Reverend Ming hadn't arrived, I might have perished. Therefore, both Ye Xuan and Star Shadow are unqualified to participate in the Star God Clan's Grand Competition."
"They both must be expelled. No… everyone from Star Shadow's lineage must be expelled."
Star Sand was covered in injuries at this moment, and just now, he was nearly killed by Ye Xuan's sword.
The fear of impending death was something he would never forget.
However, now that all five Supremes had arrived, he believed that even if Ye Xuan could contend with one or two Supremes, he could never withstand the attacks of five Supremes. He had to be killed.
"Oh, is that so? In that case, according to the Star God Clan's law, Star Shadow should be…"
Star Reverend Ming was already troubled by Ye Xuan's participation in the clan competition.
With power comparable to a Supreme, no junior within the Star God Clan could contend with Ye Xuan.
Even some elders couldn't.
However, if Star Shadow herself made a mistake, then Star Shadow's qualification could be directly stripped. If Star Shadow lost that qualification, then even if Ye Xuan had extraordinary power, he wouldn't be able to participate in the Star God Clan's Grand Competition.
"Star Reverend Ming, that's wrong. Xing Dou's death is, after all, only his side of the story. We don't know the specific truth yet."
Star Reverend Jin directly interrupted Star Reverend Ming's words, "If we expel Star Shadow based solely on one side of the story, wouldn't our Star God Clan's law become merely one person's opinion? This matter still needs to be clarified."
Star Reverend Ming sneered and mocked, "The matter is very clear. Everyone witnessed Star Shadow's attack just now. This is a clear and undeniable fact. You cannot absolve Star Shadow, no matter how much you try."
Star Reverend Jin frowned: "I'm not trying to absolve her, but…"
Star Reverend Hai also spoke:
"Alright, Star Reverend Jin, since everyone witnessed it, there's no turning back on this matter. Star Shadow should indeed be expelled from the Star God Clan."
Star Reverend Tai also spoke:
"Indeed, there's no arguing it!"
Star Reverend Long: "Star Shadow murdered a clan member, a heinous crime. Expelling her from the Star God Clan is already us showing mercy for Star Heng's sake in the past. Otherwise, she should be sent to the Star Execution Platform for annihilation."
With just a few words, they intended to brand Star Shadow with the title of murdering a fellow clan member.
Hearing this, Star Reverend Jin could only shake her head helplessly and remained silent.
She did want to protect Star Shadow, but her single opinion still could not contend with the four Supremes.
She could only feel willing but powerless!
Star Shadow listened to their words, one after another, and her heart sank little by little.
Her gaze turned to Star Sand.
She found Star Sand looking at her with a smug expression.
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