The Loneliness of the Cloud Star

In the blink of an eye, several days had passed.

The news of Long Tian leading his forces to defeat the Bull Demon had spread far and wide. Luohai City was abuzz with heated discussions, and cultivators of all kinds came out of admiration, becoming believers. The Star Lord's Mansion was built to be extremely luxurious.

The discussions continued to ferment, spreading to all realms through messages. Coupled with the fact that Star Lord Long Tian stayed in his mansion and never saw guests, it added a bit of mystery, making all the rumors even more bizarre.

In just a few days.

Long Tian's prestige as a Star Lord spread throughout the Cloud Star. From prosperous immortal domains to local cities, almost everyone knew about it. Temples dedicated to Long Tian sprang up like mushrooms after rain everywhere, and his reputation reached an unprecedented height. Even many hidden old monsters were amazed.

Even existences in the Spirit Void Realm and many life-and-death secret realms were alarmed.

Above the Nine Heavens.

Terrifying auras continuously gathered, and several divine senses broke through space to intersect, transforming into faint phantoms. They appeared, covered in dense ancient power, making it impossible to see their true faces clearly.

Deep voices traveled through the long river of time, echoing in the endless deep space like the ringing of a bell.

"Long Tian?"

"Just a piece of demon trash, yet he can rule the Cloud Star?"

"Indeed, the Cloud Star today is like a joke!"

"Think back to the beginning, our Cloud Star was a divine land where immortals fell. Not to mention managing a small galaxy, even looking at the entire dimensional space, it was an existence like the bright moon. I never thought it would fall to this extent."

"The inheritance is cut off, and the glory is gone. Our Cloud Star Divine Land has actually fallen to become a small realm star. It's truly lamentable."

"Hmph! It's bad enough that it became a realm star, but to let a demon become the Star Lord! The high-level officials controlling the Cloud Star today are really a bunch of trash, blind and disgracing their predecessors!"

"These ants are not worthy of continuing to control the Cloud Star!"

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The terrifying murmurs continued to echo, containing incredibly fearsome cultivation bases that easily broke the shackles of time and space. They were high above like gods, absolutely beyond the perception of millions of living beings.

The various deep discussions became more intense, and anger gradually built up.

A slight change in tone caused tides to overflow and flash floods to pour down. Countless living beings in the world perished, as frail and powerless as encountering a natural disaster.

Wails echoed throughout the Cloud Star, but those terrifying divine sense phantoms didn't waver in the slightest. They looked down indifferently at the vast world, as if having experienced countless hardships, not taking ordinary life and death seriously at all.

The leader sighed with his hands behind his back, speaking to comfort the other figures.

"Everyone, please calm down."

"Although the Cloud Star has declined, as we awaken one after another, there is still a chance to turn the tide. As long as any one of us walks the world, changing this frail situation will be as easy as flipping a hand. This can also be considered a blessing for the Cloud Star."

As soon as these words came out, the other phantoms nodded in succession.

"That's right. I'm afraid only if we take action can the glory of the Cloud Star be reproduced."

"Who would have thought that the descendants are all mediocre talents? This is the only way!"

"If we don't take action in time, the future of the Cloud Star is unimaginable. Fortunately, we awakened one after another and discovered the pitiful situation of the Cloud Star in time. Hopefully, it's not too late to mend the fold after the sheep are lost."

"Although that's true, we haven't completely recovered our cultivation bases yet. Rashly walking the world might cause significant depletion."

At this point in the transmission, the phantoms fell into a brief silence.

Whether for the overall situation of the Cloud Star or to reproduce its past glory, certain practical actions must be taken. If it conflicts with their own vital interests, very few people are willing to step forward immediately.

Having experienced the hardships of endless years, these phantoms had seen through the world's honor and disgrace. They were more astute than any existence and cherished their cultivation bases and lifespans even more.

Just as the common saying goes: The elderly have three treasures—they are greedy for wealth, afraid of death, and sleep little.

The words may be rough, but the reasoning is sound. That's exactly what this means.

As the scene reached a stalemate.

Many phantoms with terrifying auras gathered their gazes, quietly waiting for the leader to speak.

The facts did not disappoint the old monsters.

After a few breaths, the leading phantom murmured, still as wise and decisive as ever, unmatched by anyone just like in the past.

"Everyone's words are reasonable."

"The Cloud Star is growing weaker day by day, and we can no longer tolerate these incompetent descendants acting recklessly. Although we have awakened, we haven't completely recovered our strength, so personally coming into the world is not a wise move."

"I propose that we jointly elect a suitable powerhouse to step forward. Both reasonably and emotionally, those fellow Daoists who awakened earlier are more suitable than us to preside over the overall situation of the Cloud Star."

The deep voice resonated, immediately winning the unanimous approval of the whole audience.

"These words make sense!"

"As far as I know, An Shixue awakened long ago. He could be called a monster back then, pushing through various stars with invincible sword Dao. In front of him, the stunning geniuses of various stars would pale in comparison. If he agrees to step forward, even with only thirty percent of his cultivation base, he would still be invincible in the present age."

"That's right. If Sword Venerable An is willing to come into the world, controlling the Cloud Star will be effortless!"

"Besides Sword Venerable An, Blade Tyrant Liu Sansheng has also awakened. Although his cultivation base is slightly inferior, it's still enough to push through today's Cloud Star. Moreover, I am a sworn friend of his. If I speak up to invite him, I can definitely make him come into the world!"

"There's also Fellow Daoist Master Tianyan. His Great Wheel Fate Derivation Art is profound and unfathomable. With a flick of his finger, he can handle this bunch of useless descendants of the Cloud Star!"

"Indeed."

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Domineering voices resounded continuously, and many phantoms seemed to have gained a new lease on life. Their tones couldn't hide their past pride, and they were full of confidence in regaining control of the Cloud Star.

However.

The leading phantom never agreed to any proposal, just quietly waiting for everyone's recommendations.

That calm and composed attitude hadn't changed at all over several eras, as if everything was under control, always making people irresistibly convinced and yearning.

The phantoms gradually restrained their words, quietly waiting for instructions.

The leader then stroked his beard and spoke, his tone revealing an innate aura of a superior.

"Everyone's proposals are excellent candidates."

"However, I also have a suggestion."

As soon as he finished speaking, the phantoms tacitly bowed together.

"Please instruct us, Elder Jiang. We are all ears."

Hearing this, the leading phantom nodded slightly and spoke the name of a person.

"My suggestion is that the heavy responsibility of purging the Cloud Star be taken on by Tu Yaoyao. What do you all think?"

As soon as these words came out.

The phantoms were all shocked, and exclamations of praise were endless.

"Tu Yaoyao?"

"Hiss..."

"She is the first person to awaken, and her cultivation base has probably recovered mostly. It's indeed more suitable for her to come into the world."

"That's right! In terms of cultivation base, she should be the one who has recovered the most at present. In terms of methods, this executioner used to deter the stars with her ruthlessness."

"Indeed, as everyone said, coming into the world this time means slaughtering the useless descendants. Sword Venerable An has always been proud and might not be willing to take action. The Blade Madman is similar and highly likely to have no interest in taking action either. But Tu Yaoyao will definitely not refuse!"

"As long as she takes action, she can slaughter those useless trash in the blink of an eye, preventing these idiots from tarnishing the reputation of our Cloud Star anymore. Killing a small demon is even more effortless!"

After a few words, the powerful phantoms almost reached a consensus.

Some people had already started to flatter and speak, even imagining the glorious moment of reappearing in the world.

"Elder Jiang truly has keen eyes. His proposal is tens of millions of times better than ours!"

"After endless years, Elder Jiang's demeanor is still not inferior to the past."

"Tu Yaoyao is indeed the most suitable candidate. As long as she reveals a fraction of her methods, she will surely awaken the world and let these modern-day trash understand just how glorious we, the ancestors of Cloud Star, once were!"

"When that time comes, the entirety of Cloud Star will probably be scared silly, won't they?"

"Hmph, they are nothing but a flock of wild pheasants and common sparrows. How could they be so fortunate as to witness the majestic bearing of a profound phoenix bathing in fire and soaring through the heavens?"

"To think that among our Cloud Star descendants, there is not a single useful talent. Only by us old fogeys stepping forward can the tide be turned. It is truly a tragedy to lament!"

"No matter. Once Tu Yaoyao wipes out the dregs, the world will certainly understand that we ancestors are about to return to the mortal realm. As long as Cloud Star can be awakened, these minor sacrifices are only natural."

"Reviving Cloud Star is our undeniable duty!"

Amidst their sighs and laments, ripples suddenly spread through the group of phantom figures.

A beautiful silhouette stepped forward.

Looking at the newcomer's exquisite face, the ancient phantoms revealed gratification in their eyes, and the leading phantom smiled faintly, offering words of praise.

"Tu Yaoyao?"

"We were just discussing whether you should emerge to take charge of the grand situation of Cloud Star. We had only just sent a message to you, and in the blink of an eye, you have already appeared. This fully demonstrates your passionate heart to support Cloud Star. It is truly rare."

The phantoms looked on with appreciation, a hidden smile flashing in the depths of their eyes, as if everything was already falling into place. They were brimming with confidence regarding their imminent grand plan to enter the world.

However.

Tu Yaoyao did not seem to share their enthusiasm. Crossing her arms, she looked around at the surrounding phantoms, a cold and detached expression revealing itself on her pretty face.

"Take charge of the grand situation of Cloud Star?"

"I never agreed to such a thing. If you want to go, go yourselves!"

The sudden, cold voice caught them off guard, causing all the terrifying phantoms to freeze in midair.