184: Chapter 184 The Lord of Stars, Family Power, Entering the Battlefield of Ferocious Beasts!

At this moment, the loss of control brought about by their physical contact caused a cold light to flare in her eyes, and she raised her hand, intending to swat away the presumptuous hand.

Yet, for some reason, her body felt as if it were being suppressed by an invisible force, her arms limp and weak, unable to muster a shred of strength.

She could only let that scorching palm remain pressed against her waist, burning her skin tight like a branding iron.

"Let go!"

She gritted her teeth and growled in a voice only the two of them could hear, though her earlobes uncontrollably flushed a faint red, making it impossible to tell if it was from anger or embarrassment.

Lu Qingyun acted as if he hadn't heard, instead inching closer to her without leaving a trace, as a strand of Psychic Power silently slipped into her mind:

"Judging by your tone earlier, you didn't seem to think much of the secrets of this Martial Arts Tournament, did you?"

"Logically speaking, shouldn't you be rushing back to the Heavenly Demon Sect right now, gathering your subordinates, recovering your strength, and then coming back to snatch the heavenly demon stone from me?"

Mu Susu sneered, her tone filled with arrogance:

"You certainly are familiar with this process; I suppose you've committed your fair share of such treacherous and sordid acts in the past."

"However, why would I need anyone else to kill you? I alone am sufficient."

"Following you in is merely to pick up some small trinkets along the way."

Hearing this, Lu Qingyun raised an eyebrow, his smile deepening, and his Psychic Power carried a hint of a roguish tone:

"As the saying goes, we don't know each other without a fight; look at how intimate our relationship is now."

"Why don't you just explain it clearly—what exactly is the origin of this so-called Origin of Martial Arts?"

Mu Susu rolled her eyes at him, originally not wanting to engage.

But on second thought, it was because she hadn't explained things clearly last time that this guy had betrayed her at the last moment and slapped her out of the arena.

Although she knew in her heart that this bastard never intended to keep his promise from the beginning, and it didn't have much to do with whether she explained things or not.

She still suppressed the anger in her heart and coldly explained:

"It is highly likely the place where the Lord of Stars of this planet left behind a Legacy. I have observed this world for over a hundred years and can conclude that there is only a Legacy there, not any treasures."

"To me, it naturally has no value. To you all... heh, actually, it has no value either."

"After all these years, the Legacy you've managed to scrape out of there only reaches the Yu Kong Realm. As for the Divine Intent or Dharma Aspect Realm that follow... you've completely taken a wrong turn, becoming more twisted the more you Cultivate."

Speaking of this, her tone paused, carrying a bit of innate arrogance:

"This is also one of the reasons I am willing to take you away from this barren planet. Being able to find the right path to power without a proper Legacy, your talent is indeed passable."

Her tone shifted, her voice suddenly lowering, carrying a mix of temptation and chilling menace:

"But this is not a reason for you to act recklessly. I will give you one last chance."

"Give me that fragment of the heavenly demon stone. You can't use it right now anyway."

"I can promise that after I step into the Star-Level life form, I will do my best to find a heavenly demon stone for you as well. Furthermore, before that, my Family will be responsible for all your cultivation resources."

"The heights you can reach in the future are far beyond what you could achieve by huddling on this small planet."

"Even if you can't become a Star-Level being, it doesn't mean you can't sit in the position of a Lord of Stars."

She spun one grand promise after another, painting a picture so enticing.

If it were any other normal native Prodigy, they would likely have been so excited by now that they would have kowtowed and been filled with gratitude.

Lu Qingyun listened, looking bewildered. He rolled his eyes, continued to play dumb, and asked with a blank, innocent face:

"Your Family? Are they very strong?"

A look of extreme confidence instantly lit up Mu Susu's eyes, and her voice rose involuntarily, her pride practically overflowing:

"Of course!"

"Within my Ji Family, there sits a supreme expert at the Middle Stage of the Star-Level, and there are three more Star-Level life forms to assist! Our influence spans more than half of the Star Domain!"

After finishing, she held her breath, waiting to see Lu Qingyun's shocked and discomposed expression.

Instead, when she looked up, she saw him staring at her with wide, clear eyes, looking completely lost, and he blurted out:

"Star-Level... is that very strong?"

Mu Susu: "..."

A breath was stuck in her chest, and she nearly suffered internal injuries from holding it in.

She stared fiercely at Lu Qingyun's innocent face, feeling that talking to this guy was simply playing the lute to a cow.

How could a native know what kind of majestic existence a Star-Level life form is!

Within the Star Sea, there are only two ways to divide social classes.

One is to step into the Star-Level life form, thereby ascending to the noble class!

The other is being below the Star-Level, where everyone is treated the same!

Saying another word would mean she lost.

She abruptly turned her face away, clamped her mouth shut, and could no longer be bothered to say another word to this ignorant, short-sighted guy.

Her pretty face was as cold as if frozen, and the air pressure around her was terrifyingly low.

Seeing this, the hand Lu Qingyun had around her waist gave a provocative squeeze.

Mu Susu trembled all over with rage, her nails digging deep into her palms.

Just then, Master Ming's deep voice came from the front:

"Everyone, board the aircraft! We depart immediately!"

The roar of the three Martial Arts fighter jets' engines suddenly intensified, and the gale stirred up by the rotors whipped everyone's robes, making them flap loudly.

The people present gathered their focus and stepped into the cabin one by one.

The roar was deafening.

The three heavy Martial Arts fighter jets cut through the clouds, speeding westward at a velocity far exceeding conventional aircraft.

Everyone took their seats in the cabin, and the atmosphere could hardly be called relaxed.

Lu Qingyun sat by the window, his fingertips tapping the porthole nonchalantly, his gaze sweeping over the landscape rapidly receding below.

From the bustling city clusters of the capital to the heavily fortified border strongholds, and then to the rolling, desolate mountains and ridges behind them, the roars of Vicious Beasts vaguely penetrated the cabin walls.

"Something's wrong." A powerhouse at the Middle Stage of the Divine Intent Level beside him frowned and said in a deep voice, "This direction... are we going outside the defensive line?"

As soon as these words were spoken, many people in the cabin changed their expressions.

Outside the borders of China, that is the true hinterland of the Vicious Beasts!

Divine Intent Level Vicious Beasts run rampant, and there is no shortage of terrifying beast kings at the Dharma Aspect Realm; for a human Martial Artist to step inside is to face nine deaths for every one chance of survival!

"The Origin of Martial Arts... is actually outside the borders?" Luo Qing pursed her lips, her fingertips turning slightly pale.

Although she came from an extraordinary background, she had never truly ventured deep into the Vicious Beast territory.

That place is a true forbidden zone for life; even the military can only rely on defensive lines to hold their ground. Who would dare to venture deep easily?

Lu Qingyun raised an eyebrow, his heart remaining calm.

Vicious Beast territory?

Perfect. If it were really crawling with Divine Intent Level Vicious Beasts, wouldn't that just be a warehouse of mobile experience packs?

He was just worrying about his Rank being stuck at LV48, one step away from the Dharma Aspect Realm, with nowhere to farm experience.

"What are you panicking about?"

Master Ming in the front row did not turn his head, his voice indifferent but carrying unquestionable confidence, "Ordinary people who haven't become Martial Artists can fight Vicious Beasts to the death; the weakest among you are already at the Air-Traversing Realm. Can it be that you are not even as good as ordinary people?"

With one sentence, the restless emotions in the cabin instantly settled down.

Mu Susu sat beside Lu Qingyun, her eyes closed from start to finish, as if everything around her had nothing to do with her.

Only at the moment the fighter jet crossed the border defense line did her eyelashes tremble slightly, and a faint, almost imperceptible sneer curled the corners of her mouth.

A mere human defensive line... worthy of being called a defensive line.

It's just that those big guys don't bother to pay attention to it. After all, what truly allows life to ascend is not slaughter, but...