Su Meier and Jun Wuhen faced each other in midair, their killing intent colliding before either of them made a move.
Jun Wuhen's cold gaze shifted toward Lou Su.
"Now that battle is inevitable, Lou Su, do you really intend to stand by and watch?"
A conflicted expression crossed Lou Su's face. After a long moment of silence, he let out a sigh.
"My apologies."
His figure blurred into a streak of light, soaring into the sky before coming to a halt beside Jun Wuhen.
Almost simultaneously, Jun Sha stepped forward, appearing directly before Mo Yu and blocking his path. A suffocating murderous aura rolled off him, locking onto Mo Yu like an invisible cage.
Mo Yu's expression grew solemn.
The situation had taken a turn for the worse.
Another Void Refinement Realm cultivator had joined the enemy's side.
And this newcomer was far more troublesome than Jun Sha.
From what Mo Yu knew, the Twenty-Eight Star Lords of the Starry Sky Holy Land were all elite Void Refinement experts, each standing at the peak of the realm and only a single step away from the Body Integration Realm.
In other words, Lou Su was no ordinary Void Refinement cultivator.
He was one of the strongest experts below the Body Integration Realm.
Just then, Jun Wuhen let out a cold sneer.
"What about the rest of you? Are you all just going to stand there and watch?"
The moment his words fell, the Void Realm above rippled violently.
Space twisted as three figures stepped out from different directions, each radiating an overwhelming aura comparable to Jun Wuhen's.
Mo Yu's heart sank.
They were all Body Integration Realm cultivators.
Although none of them possessed Jun Wuhen's terrifying combat strength, each was a genuine Body Integration powerhouse.
Su Meier's expression changed.
Her figure flashed as she immediately positioned herself in front of Mo Yu, shielding him.
"Junior Brother, leave now. They're all Body Integration cultivators. If you stay here, you'll only distract me."
Before Mo Yu could answer, Murong Yi tightly grabbed his sleeve.
Her entire body trembled, and her voice quivered with barely restrained panic.
"M-Master... what... what do we do? Is... is there no hope?"
Mo Yu didn't reply immediately.
Instead, he looked up at Jun Wuhen and smiled faintly.
"The Starry Sky Holy Land really thinks highly of me."
"I don't even receive treatment like this back in my own sect."
He slowly swept his gaze across the newcomers.
"The Seven Star Lords govern the seven branches of your Holy Land."
"And now five of them have appeared here."
"I've heard those seven branches have never exactly been on good terms with one another."
Even now, there wasn't the slightest trace of panic on his face.
He knew one thing for certain.
He wasn't going to die today.
With three Children of Luck gathered in one place, even if the entire Starry Sky Holy Land descended upon them, killing them outright would be nearly impossible.
The real problem wasn't survival.
It was how to get out of this situation.
Escape?
Impossible.
Jun Wuhen's Divine Sense mark was still attached to Murong Yi through the Nine Nether Poison Tempering Pearl.
If they abandoned Su Meier and fled, they might survive...
But there was a very real chance she would be gravely wounded—or even crippled in the process.
Everyone from the Starry Sky Holy Land was taken aback by Mo Yu's reaction.
To remain so composed in the face of overwhelming odds...
This Profound Heaven Saint Son was anything but ordinary.
One of the three newly arrived Star Lords stepped forward and gave Mo Yu a slight bow, his attitude unexpectedly courteous.
"I have long heard that the Profound Heaven Saint Son lost his cultivation ten years ago. Seeing you today, I can only say that your reputation is well deserved. Even after all these years, you remain a dragon among men."
He paused before continuing.
"I will not involve myself in this matter."
"I only ask that when Fairy Luo one day descends upon the Starry Sky Holy Land, she spares the Tianquan Branch."
Before his words had fully faded, his figure flickered and vanished into the Void without another glance.
Murong Yi blinked in surprise.
Her gaze subconsciously drifted toward the ring on Mo Yu's finger.
A unique ring...
Combined with the story of his cultivation having been crippled ten years ago...
A look of realization slowly dawned on her face.
Meanwhile, Lou Su frowned deeply, hesitation filling his eyes.
He's right.
If they truly killed these people today...
How would they explain it to Luo Suxin?
Once that woman learned the truth, the Starry Sky Holy Land would undoubtedly face her wrath.
Yet, to his surprise, the remaining two Star Lords showed no hesitation whatsoever, silently choosing to stand beside Jun Wuhen.
After weighing the situation for a brief moment, Lou Su let out a helpless sigh.
"In that case... I shall also withdraw."
"I only ask that Fairy Luo spare the Tianxuan Branch in the future."
With that, he turned into a streak of light and disappeared.
Jun Wuhen snorted disdainfully.
"Hmph. Fools."
"Running away changes nothing."
"In this world, weakness is the original sin."
"Only strength grants the right to stand above others."
His sharp gaze locked onto Mo Yu once more.
"I'll say this one last time."
"Hand over what's mine, and I'll spare your lives."
"Otherwise..."
"Die."
Mo Yu was almost touched.
Even at a time like this, Jun Wuhen was still offering him a chance to live.
He really was... surprisingly merciful.
Mo Yu almost felt guilty for deceiving him.
Murong Yi suddenly slapped her forehead, as though waking from a dream.
That's right!
The other side only wanted the Immortal Artifact fragment.
If they simply returned it...
Wouldn't this crisis be over?
She gently tugged at Mo Yu's sleeve, hope flickering in her voice.
"Master... let's give it back to him."
As she spoke, her eyes unintentionally swept toward Mo Yu's feet.
A Starry Sky Formation Plate had already been quietly activated beneath him.
He had long since prepared an escape route.
Su Meier also turned her gaze toward Mo Yu.
Whatever decision he made...
She would stand by his side without hesitation.
Mo Yu could only shake his head helplessly.
"I'm truly sorry."
"If you're talking about that bead..."
"It has already completely fused with me."
"It can't be removed anymore."
"The only way for it to change owners..."
"...is for me to die."
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