Wet viviparity

Chapter 870 Divine Silence, Star Lord's Determination
"It's no use talking more."

The voice of the Ancestor Wuling was slow and not loud, but every word was extremely powerful. No matter which side of the world the immortals and gods were, they all quieted down to listen to his words. "Since Lingxuzi has already submitted a report through the gilded goblet, this matter is no longer a private speculation."

According to the rules governing the contest of magic among the three realms, we should now invite the four star lords of the Southern Dipper to come and deliberate. With the vast magical power of the Southern Dipper, we will determine the truth of this matter. If it is true, then all the immortals on this platform shall jointly execute them.”

Qingnang Fairy solemnly said, "If Lingxuzi provides false information or has ulterior motives, I will bear all the consequences."

On the jade platform, as the words of the Fairy of the Green Bag fell, the immortals and gods on the east and west sides fell silent, their gazes all turned to the void in the center of the jade platform. An invisible and solemn atmosphere had already spread, clearly indicating that the Star Lords were about to arrive.

Although the Rain Pig God Lord maintained his outward composure, the surging thundercloud light around him involuntarily subsided somewhat. His wide mouth opened slightly, his fangs were hidden behind his lips, and the last trace of hope in his eyes completely disappeared, leaving only a deep darkness.

He knew that since Wu Ling had already asked the Southern Dipper Star Lords to make a decision, there was no room for maneuver.

Suddenly, from the clear and empty space in the center of the jade platform, four beams of starlight descended from an unknown high place, like four pillars supporting the sky, stabilizing the four directions.

The starlight was not dazzling, but it contained an ancient, majestic, and extremely ethereal meaning, as if it had been in charge of the fortune, longevity, and fate of all living beings since ancient times.

In the center of the jade platform, the starlight gradually faded, and four hazy yet noble figures stood on the platform. Although their faces were not clearly visible, each of them possessed extraordinary features. They were all high-ranking immortals of the Heavenly Dipper Department, ranking among the Taiyi True Stream.

The Three-Life Old Star Lord is positioned slightly in front, his hunched figure exuding profound wisdom.

His exceptionally broad and bright forehead seemed to contain an immense divine consciousness. He held a gnarled wooden staff in his hand, with a large, plump, and luminous peach hanging from the top of the staff. Beside him stood a graceful crane, its clear eyes curiously watching the battle in the lower realm.

The Star Lord of the Peony is full of vigor, like a spring tree bursting forth. He has a pair of small and exquisite horns on his head, and his body is surrounded by the aura of growth of all things. Beside him, a jade-like immortal insect with a single, lustrous horn slowly flaps its wings, scattering specks of life-giving light.

The aura emanating from the Star Lord of Difficult Crossing was solemn and composed, with weapons of various lengths constantly appearing around him, clanging and clashing, inspiring awe and commanding respect.

As for the Star Lord of Income, only a fleeting image remained on the stage, and no one could tell whether his true form was actually there.

Without a word, four gazes seemed to be simultaneously directed at the Rain Pig God and the area of ​​thundercloud light behind him that represented the Cloud and Rain Temple.

The Lord of Rain Pigs felt a sudden heaviness around him, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on him, even his true spirit was shaken. He opened his mouth, but found that all the rebuttals he had been eagerly thinking of before had become pale and powerless under the gaze of these four eyes, and he could not even utter them.

"The tide has turned against us."

That was his only thought at that moment.

The appearance of all the stars of the Southern Dipper is not to listen to explanations, but to verify the facts and enforce the ironclad rules.

Now that they have been asked to leave, it means that the doubts raised by Taiping Mountain have been preliminarily accepted and have entered the judgment process. Next, all that is needed is to verify whether there is any evidence on the body of the lower realm spirit Xuzi.

The Star Lords possess boundless magical power, especially the Three Fates Old Star Lord, who alone holds the registers of fortune, prosperity, and longevity, and can easily calculate the mysteries of the past.

Even if the secrets of heaven are obscure during a great calamity, it is not difficult for them to verify the connection between an avatar and the original body when there are clear clues and directions.

The Lord of Rain Pigs slowly closed his eyes, completely suppressing the surging demonic energy around him. His shoulders slumped slightly, and his eyes held a hidden divine light.

He knew clearly in his heart that the Void Divine Infant could not escape this calamity, and all his plans for this great calamity of the Cloud and Rain Temple had been shrouded in a thick gloom due to this earth-shattering change, and his chances of winning in the future had plummeted.

The wealth accumulated by Yunyu Temple since the beginning of the Tian Zhou Dynasty may be mostly lost at this moment. Under such circumstances, can the resurrected Zhao Duluo God help him salvage the situation in Da Fuyunjiang?

Silence reigned on the jade platform, save for the shifting starlight that illuminated the varied expressions on the faces of the immortals. All eyes were fixed on the four star lords of the Southern Dipper, awaiting their final judgment.

The Three-Life Star Lord slowly raised one hand, and the white crane standing beside him gracefully stretched its neck and cried out. The clear crane cry pierced through the Great Cloud Floating Territory. Then, with a flap of its wings, the crane's shadow fell tens of thousands of feet into the sky and finally landed behind Ji Ming.

"Golden Boy, you really know how to cause trouble!"

"Ancestor!"

Ji Ming called out familiarly, pulled out the scroll of talismans, which recorded the Primordial Divine Form Great Restriction that Hong Gu had given to Jiang Hei Xiao, and said, "I thought that the Ancestor and the Old Star Lord would come to witness the completion of the Ruyi Treasure."

With its long, curved neck bent, the crane's head caused the curved neck to droop like a jade hook, its wings half-spread outwards, covering Ji Ming's body. Its long beak opened and closed as it said, "I knew you were going to bring this up. Little Shou's nagging has been enough, but you must understand that too much of a good thing is bad."

A divine grandmother and a Pleiades star official have already brought you into the sights of many ancient immortals and deities. If you hadn't received the protection of the patriarchs of Taiping Mountain, you would have been plunged into endless trouble, and even in death you would not find peace.

“Ancestor, ever since I introduced Little Shougu to your tutelage, I’ve heard that you’ve been taking her to various heavenly palaces, immortal mountains, and grotto-heavens all day long. You even have her carry a staff and peaches, lead a plum blossom fairy deer, and dress up as an old star lord.”

Those who don't know the situation, seeing you leading the old star deity around, would all think you've now risen to power and are in charge.

Bai Hezhang, radiating auspicious light and mist, declared righteously, "What nonsense! There is absolutely no such thing." "Then I will send out another message to see if the old star lord is aware of it."

"Forget it, forget it. The old star lord is always enjoying himself in Yingzhou. Why bother him with such a trivial matter?" The White Crane Ancestor's tone softened, and Ji Ming also knew when to stop. He and the White Crane Ancestor tacitly agreed not to bring up the matter again.

"After the great calamity, you will move the ancient Yin Forbidden Mountain at the foot of Da Yunfu Mountain back to its original position, so that the soil roots in this Forbidden Mountain can be re-stabilized and the floating earth energy under the Xidu River can be eliminated, thus eliminating the great earthquake in the south thousands of years from now. This will bring you much merit."

"At that time, I will issue an edict to Yanshou Palace, guaranteeing you a position as a chief official in the palace."

"With my current cultivation level and magical treasures, I'm qualified to compete for the position of a divine general in the palace!"

"The level of a Divine General is already considered a candidate for a Spiritual Official. Our Longevity Palace only has two such candidates. I cannot decide the level of a Divine General with a single word."

That old deer in the palace is always at odds with me, and he definitely won't agree to your promotion to Divine General again in such a short time. If you help me out, I will naturally support you.

After speaking, the White Crane Ancestor picked up the talisman and took flight.

When the Three-Life Star Lord received the talisman scroll, a look of satisfaction appeared in his old eyes. Wisps of smoke were drawn from the scroll, weaving together on the jade platform to form a hazy picture.

Within the painting, light and shadow shifted, and though not very clear, one could vaguely discern a connection that transcended some kind of boundary between two figures, one strong and one weak. These two figures were none other than the Void Divine Infant and Red Maiden. Although these scenes flashed by, they were enough.

Needless to say, the facts are clear.

"According to the law, they should all be executed."

The solemn voice of the Star Lord of Difficult Crossing resounded and echoed above the jade platform.

The illusory images of weapons floating around him rang out with a clanging sound, and a chilling aura permeated the air.

The gazes of the immortals and gods on both the east and west sides, especially those of the patriarchs of Taiping Mountain on the east side and those immortals and gods on the west side who were already preparing to follow the ironclad rules, all turned to the Lord of Rain and Pigs.

The execution of violators is a clear and ironclad law of the Three Realms, and it is also the responsibility of all those present who are supervising. If the immortals and gods on the Jade Platform in the Heavenly Palace cannot firmly enforce this law, they will also be subject to the judgment of the Star Lords of the Southern Dipper.

The immortals and gods on the west side would naturally not implicate themselves for the sake of a mere nascent divine infant, even though they belonged to the Cloud and Rain Temple faction.

The Rain Pig God Lord's eyes were tightly closed, his body trembled slightly, and the thundercloud light around him fluctuated violently, revealing his great inner struggle. However, his huge body remained rooted to the spot like a rock, without making any movement.

He loathed the coldness of heaven and loved the liveliness of the human world, but he could not tolerate the cold nature of the immortals. He could not personally kill his own confidants, even though he knew the ironclad rules were as solid as a mountain, he could not do it, as it completely violated his Dao.

From the western array of immortals and gods, several urgent voices of dissuasion suddenly rang out.

"My Lord! You must not let personal matters interfere with public duty."

"The ironclad law is clear: it is our duty to join the slaughter. If we hesitate, we will be severely punished before the Star Lord!"

"Please, Lord God, consider the bigger picture and do not add to the blame!"

The Lord of Rain and Pigs remained silent, as if shutting out all attempts to dissuade him.

Just as the aura of war emanating from the Star Lord of Difficult Crossing grew increasingly fierce, seemingly about to personally enforce the decree and hold the Rain Pig God accountable for violating the law...
"That's all."

The calm voice of Ancestor Wuling broke the stalemate.

His gaze swept over the silent and imposing Lord Yuzhi, then turned to the four Star Lords of the Southern Dipper, and said slowly, "It is understandable that the Lord Yuzhi cherishes his power and is deeply grieved, making it difficult for him to act for the time being. Since the Star Lords have already made their decision, and the matter of the Void Divine Infant's violation of the law is certain, then the Star Lords and we can handle it ourselves. There is no need to insist on a ceremony of joint execution."

The four stars of the Southern Dipper were indistinct and made no objection. The three old stars of the Three Lives paused slightly with their dragon staffs, and all the patriarchs mobilized their magic power, causing the sky to darken.

Ancient silt-covered forbidden mountain, scorched earth near the roots of mud.

Man Shenying still wanted to persuade Xu Shenying to temporarily evade, but Xu Shenying was already in a frenzy, desperately attacking Prajna Shenni and Xuan Ying Shangren and the others. She knew that if this calamity really came, there would be no way to escape it.

The nun Prajna and the Venerable Xuanying, along with their two monks and two elders, were naturally aware of this, and simply focused on defense and avoiding battle.

With a "crackling" sound, like dry tinder exploding, the crimson lotus of light surrounding the illusory divine infant was extinguished. She opened her mouth towards the full divine infant, but the madness and fire on her body were also extinguished at the same time. Before she could say anything, half of the yin line on her forehead was pulled away.

The divine light of separation and reunion dissipated, the crimson flames vanished, and the Spirit Treasure·Separation and Bewitching Net drifted to Man Shenying's side. Her physical body, her primordial spirit, and all her magical power gradually faded away in the void.

(End of this chapter)