Chapter 287: Chapter284-When Legends Walk Into the Present
Pfft!
As soon as the fist mark appeared, the elder woman from the Eternal Mountains spat blood and was flung backward, barely able to stay aloft in the air.
However, she was far too panicked to care about the pain in her body. Without hesitation, she turned and fled, using every secret technique she knew, even those that would cause great harm to her.
Although her body had just taken a heavy blow and she had not died, she could still feel the power that surpassed that of a celestial god!
That person just now—it was really the War Goddess!
If not for the War Goddess viewing her as nothing more than an insignificant ant and not being intent on killing her, she would have been annihilated with just a glance!
As the elder from the Eternal Mountains fled in terror, the other mages who had just arrived above the imperial capital looked at her in confusion.
She had been the most eager to act earlier, so why was she now retreating so quickly?
Could she be rushing to report their success to the master of the Forbidden Sea? Surely it couldn’t be out of fear of something within the city?
“The people of the Eternal Mountains really are famous for running fast. Before we could even speak to her, she was already gone!”
The gods of Middle Earth gave her a strange look before continuing their rapid advance.
If they couldn’t be the first to act, then destroying the Azure Kingdom’s palace would still bring them considerable prestige!
However, before they could do much more, a cold voice suddenly exploded in their minds.
The voice wasn’t loud, but the magical power and authority contained within it caused their expressions to change instantly.
Blood flowed from their seven orifices, and their auras plummeted as they nearly fell from the sky.
At that moment, every god of Middle Earth who had been harmed by the voice was filled with terror and immediately turned to flee.
Though they had not yet seen the figure who spoke, the overbearing aura told them all they needed to know.
The Lord of Stars!
All the gods of Middle Earth had a deep, visceral understanding of that figure.
They knew that the Lord of Stars was not some mythical figure but a real, living powerhouse of the world!
Even more, he had never perished but had mysteriously vanished after defying the natural order of the heavens.
None of them had ever imagined they would encounter him here!
And just as the legends said, his power was terrifying to the extreme. With nothing more than a sigh, he had gravely injured some of the strongest god-tier mages of Middle Earth.
The Archgod, who had just arrived, looked at the retreating god-tier mages and grimaced.
“Enough with these parlor tricks. Let me see who you really are, you coward hiding in the shadows!”
Frowning with displeasure, the Archgod surged toward the street where the strange energy was emanating from.
“Madelyn, Rachel…”
The Archgod moved swiftly. Once he reached the sky above the capital, he immediately spotted the two women closely connected to Owen.
His heart leaped with joy. These two were crucial to Owen. Capturing them would deal a far more devastating blow to him than destroying the empire!
“Fortune truly smiles upon me!”
“Owen, this time, I’ll make sure you drown in regret and torment!”
He laughed wildly and charged toward the two women, intent on capturing them.
But just as he drew near, a sharp, stinging pain erupted across his face, followed by the crisp sound of a slap.
Smack!
Had he just been slapped?!
The Archgod’s eyes turned blood red as he scanned his surroundings furiously, his killing intent distorting the space around him.
But in the next moment, he spotted the Lord of Stars standing with his hands behind his back.
“Seeing how much Owen enjoyed it earlier, I thought I’d try it on you. Not bad at all,” the Lord of Stars said casually, looking at the Archgod as if nothing had happened.
The Archgod’s face froze. He pointed at him, trembling, “You… you’re the Lord of Stars?”
He couldn’t believe what he was seeing. The Lord of Stars was a name steeped in legend—a being who had dared to defy the heavens and had never fallen!
Even if he were to fight, he would be no match. Not even the master of the God Realm could measure up to the Lord of Stars. Only figures like the master of the Forbidden Sea could contend with him!
Knowing full well that he was outclassed, the Archgod didn’t even dare to seek revenge against the Lord of Stars. Without uttering a word of protest, he quickly apologized and fled.
The Lord of Stars didn’t give chase. After forcing back the gods of Middle Earth, he slowly walked outside the imperial capital.
Having been in deep slumber for so long, he was curious about everything beyond, though he had no desire to see it all destroyed.
Besides, Owen was their friend—someone who had truly transcended fate. He wasn’t about to let anyone ruin everything Owen had built.
As the Lord of Stars and the War Goddess stood side by side outside the capital, the people who had been fighting earlier all pulled back, staring at them in shock.
The Lord of Stars had appeared here!
Leslie glanced at Owen with a strange expression. Was this the “distinguished guest” Owen had mentioned?
She had guessed many possibilities before, but never this!
She was familiar with these two figures. Anyone who had ever studied ancient legends knew of the Lord of Stars and the War Goddess!
These two had once turned the world into a river of blood with their battles.
Leslie had always thought of such figures as distant, unreachable, yet now, here they were, and their relationship with Owen was anything but ordinary!
“The Lord of Stars?”
The master of the God Realm widened his eyes, a flicker of panic crossing his heart. But soon, he reminded himself of the presence of the master of the Forbidden Sea behind him, and his confidence returned.
Besides, he knew that the Lord of Stars had been injured before!
The fact that he was now appearing so low-key likely meant that his wounds hadn’t fully healed.
After all, many ancient forces had long been searching for traces of the Lord of Stars and the War Goddess!
If his identity were exposed now, it would surely trigger a massive manhunt. The one who should be afraid was the Lord of Stars!
“If you leave now, we won’t hold you accountable.”
“Many ancient forces are still hunting you down!”
“Leaving now is your last chance!”
The master of the God Realm continued speaking, trying to mask his inner tension.
However, the Lord of Stars paid him no attention. Instead, he turned to the projection of the Forbidden Sea’s master.
Though it was merely a projection, it had managed to trap Owen, preventing him from helping Leslie.
“You old fool, you’ve lived far too long! You think you can bully Owen, but he’s a friend of the War Goddess and me now. If you don’t leave, I’ll be forced to send you away myself!” the Lord of Stars said coldly, his voice carrying through the air.
As soon as he spoke, the sky seemed to be whipped by powerful winds, as if preparing to tear the projection to shreds.
At that moment, the master of the God Realm, who had been biding his time, suddenly launched an attack against the Lord of Stars, his strike cutting through the heavens like a shooting star.
However, the impressive assault only made the Lord of Stars shake his head. He waved his hand casually, creating a magical vacuum that immediately dispersed the surrounding mana.
The master of the God Realm’s attack was nullified as it passed through the vacuum, and the chaotic mana rebounded back at him, riddling his body with countless holes.
Agonizing pain shot through him, and the master of the God Realm paled. He felt as though every bone in his body had shattered. Even though he was a celestial god-tier mage with extraordinary vitality, capable of surviving even mortal wounds, the Lord of Stars’ magic was something else entirely.
The multi-colored mana swirling around his body suppressed all signs of life within him.
No matter what he tried, he couldn’t heal from his injuries. The pain and weakness only grew more intense with every passing moment.
“What… what did you do to me?”
The master of the God Realm tried several different methods to rid himself of the magic, but none succeeded. He could only look at the Lord of Stars with growing dread.
The Lord of Stars smiled faintly and said, “I’ve simply let you experience an endless cycle of pain, so you can understand a fraction of the suffering I once endured.”
Upon hearing this, the master of the God Realm felt the pain intensify. It was as if his bones were being crushed and marrow was being drawn from them. Cold sweat began to drip from his forehead in large droplets.
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