Slaughter to Prove Your Dao: Unlock the Great Sage Equal to Heaven at the Start!

As Chen Xing stepped out of the Li Ming, that figure emerged from the void—

Clad in silver-black armor, his face bore a resemblance to Ye Lin's, and his aura was at the mid-level of the nineteenth realm.

His gaze swept over Chen Xing: "That star core was fake from the very beginning."

Avril's voice came from the deck of the Liming, tinged with self-reproach:

"So... I carried it around for twenty-seven days, just to be a pawn of the Star Hunters?"

Chen Xing didn't turn around: "You are. But you're not the only one."

He took a step forward.

"What they're waiting for is for me to bring you and your 'star core' to the core area—and then we'll take you down together."

But even without you, I already know where the real star core is.

The real purpose of this trap is to expose where their misleading tactics were set up.

For the first time, a subtle change appeared in the expression of the silver-black figure: "You're using our trap?"

Chen Xing did not answer.

He raised his hand—and his true form, manifesting as the Law of Heaven and Earth, rose from the void.

The golden giant stood tall and imposing, the golden cudgel materializing in his palm.

When he spoke, his voice emanated from his true form, the Dharma Body of Heaven and Earth.

The question echoed through the void: "How long did it take you to set up this trap?"

The silver-black figure did not answer.

Chen Xing stepped forward: "But I can break it—with just one blow."

The golden cudgel swept out horizontally. A torrent of golden laws traced a straight path through the void.

Like a galaxy ignited, it precisely collided with the central node of that giant web of laws.

The giant net trembled violently the moment it made contact, and the seven dark purple chains simultaneously emitted a piercing cracking sound—

Starting from the central node, the cracks spread rapidly along the veins of the chain.

Like a spider web being consumed by flames, in just three breaths...

The entire giant net disintegrated into countless dark purple fragments, vanishing into the void.

The silver-black figure's expression changed completely.

He took a half step back, a hint of uncertainty in his voice for the first time:

"How...how did you know where the node was?"

Chen Xing retrieved his golden cudgel, and his true form, the Law of Heaven and Earth, slowly dissipated in the void.

His voice was not loud, but it was as clear as words carved in the void:

"Because when you set the trap, you placed the law of misdirection in the wrong place."

You thought I would follow the guidance of that fake star core into your trap—

But you've forgotten that the true star core has never been in your hands.

He turned and walked back to the cabin door of the Liming, his voice drifting from ahead:

"Go back and tell Ye Lin—I'm determined to get the star core of the Azure Nether Star Region."

The silver-black figure stood still, watching the Liming ship pass through the shattered fragments of laws.

They drove deeper into the third level. He neither pursued nor ordered a pursuit.

He just stood there, his face ashen.

Like a chess player who has just realized he has lost a game.

Inside the bridge of the Liming, Avril stood behind Chen Xing.

Those emerald green eyes held a completely new look: "You knew from the beginning that the star core was fake?"

Chen Xing didn't turn around: "I know. But I need you to bring that fake star core to me so I can confirm where the Star Hunter Clan's misleading laws are located."

Avril was silent for a moment: "So, I'm a pawn too."

Chen Xing turned his head and glanced at her:

"You are not a pawn. You are the wind that diverts the attention of the Starhunters."

"Without you carrying that fake star core for twenty-seven days, they wouldn't have exposed the setup of the Misleading Law so thoroughly."

Avril paused for a moment, then smiled, a smile tinged with a hint of relief:

"Then my twenty-seven days of running around weren't wasted."

Chen Xing did not answer. His gaze fell on the dark purple area at the deepest part of the star map—

The true location of the star's core awaits him.

……

The Liming made a brief stop at the last neutral starport on the outskirts of the Qingming Starfield for resupply.

Starport may not be large, but information travels extremely fast.

As soon as the Liming came to a stop, several pairs of eyes were already cast towards it from different corners.

At an open-air tea stall, several hermit monks wearing cloaks were talking in hushed tones.

One of them, holding a wine glass, kept glancing towards the entrance of the Starport:

"Have you heard? That Nightfall guy from the Star Hunter Clan came out of headquarters three days ago."

He was with two women, both of whom are considered among the most attractive young women.

A man nearby frowned: "Samuel Nightfall? Wasn't he chasing after that Qitian Palace Master who broke through the blockade?"

The person holding the wine glass lowered their voice:

"They are chasing him. But this time he came out not to block the road—he was there to close the net."

I heard that one of the two women he brought was the "Cursed Woman," who specialized in sealing techniques.

One that can lock down the opponent's flow of laws; the other is 'Shadow Assassin'.

It follows a variant branch of the Law of Annihilation, extremely fast, and specifically targets vital points.

The monk at the other table chimed in:

"The moment that Qitian Palace Master barged in, Ye Lin came out with Curse Binding and Shadow Assassin—"

This is no ordinary pursuit.

They intend to completely isolate people within the Azure Star Region.

Someone sighed softly:

"Anyone listed on the kill list is someone to be trifled with, but Ye Lin never fights a battle unprepared."

When the Liming left the starport and entered the depths of the second layer of the Qingming Starfield,

There was no formation of pursuing ships in the void ahead, nor was there a giant net woven from chains of law.

Only one figure stood in the void, with two equally distinct silhouettes behind him.

Samuel Nightfall was still wearing that long black robe, the hem of which remained motionless in the void.

The outline of the Liming was reflected in its silvery-white pupils.

Two women stood behind him—the one on the left wore a dark purple robe.

Her face was cold and aloof, and her fingertips were entwined with strands of sealing law patterns as fine as hair.

Like a spider weaving its web.

The figure on the right was extremely faint, like a semi-transparent wisp of smoke.

Only a pair of grayish-white eyes were clearly visible in the mist, and in his hand he held a pair of short blades formed from shadows.

When Ye Lin spoke, his voice was not loud, yet it silenced the entire void:

"Lord Qitian, we meet again. Last time you left a mark at the ferry."

This time, I brought two people with me, specifically to help you unravel the source of that mark.

Chen Xing stepped out of the Li Ming ship and stood in the void.

He stared at the black-clad figure from dozens of feet away: "You brought two helpers to surround me."

Nightfall's voice remained calm: "It's not about surrounding you. It's about making sure you can't leave."