Chapter 1771. Are you relying on your elders behind you? She is safe now
“Indeed, it is this old man.” The white-robed elder smiled faintly, his expression kind, seemingly without any malice.
However, at that moment, Jiang Weiyang was extremely vigilant toward her father’s guide, not daring to relax in the slightest.
The Starlight National Master had an extremely mysterious origin—no one knew where he came from.
Although he had once assisted her father in founding the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty, Jiang Weiyang always felt that this National Master was not as benevolent as he appeared on the surface.
Over all these years in the Immortal Dynasty, he had been elusive and unpredictable, rarely seen by ordinary people.
Now, at such a critical moment, the Starlight National Master had suddenly appeared—how could she not be on guard?
Logically speaking, she had already used the deception-pattern formations left by the Weiyang Emperor to conceal all her heavenly secrets and aura. How had the Starlight National Master still managed to find her?
Moreover, the mysterious great enemy her father had never mentioned—could it be related to the Starlight National Master?
During her escape from the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty, Jiang Weiyang had mentally gone through everyone she knew and suspected, trying to determine who her father’s true enemy might be.
Among them, this Starlight National Master was the most suspicious.
Zhuo Fuyi also watched the Starlight National Master with caution, uncertain of his purpose and intentions. If he had e to capture the princess and bring her back to the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty, then no matter what, he would stop him—even if his strength was insufficient and it was like an ant trying to shake a tree.
“May I ask why the Starlight National Master has e here? If you are here to persuade me to return to the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty, then there is no need.” Jiang Weiyang remained posed, her tone calm.
“Of course, this old man is not here to persuade the princess to return. The current Weiyang Immortal Dynasty is not a place the princess should return to.” The Starlight National Master smiled gently, his demeanor kind, his hair white like frost yet his face youthful.
“Then may I ask what brings you here?” Jiang Weiyang asked calmly.
The Starlight National Master continued to smile. “This old man is only here under orders—to take the Weiyang Princess to a place where she may temporarily stay for a period of time.”
Jiang Weiyang’s pupils slightly contracted, though her expression did not change. She shook her head. “Then I’m afraid I must disappoint you. I have no intention of staying anywhere temporarily. Since leaving the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty and traveling the world, I have gained many insights. Next, I wish to continue traveling through mountains, seas, rivers, and lands, to witness the vastness of this world.”
The Starlight National Master sighed softly. “This old man is merely acting under orders. I hope the princess will not make things difficult for me.”
Jiang Weiyang remained posed. “May I ask who gave you the order to take me away? Was it my father?”
The Starlight National Master shook his head. “Forgive me, but I cannot disclose that.”
A trace of understanding flashed across Jiang Weiyang’s face. She nodded slightly. “It seems that behind the Starlight National Master, there is indeed another mastermind.”
The Starlight National Master did not deny it. Instead, he looked at her with admiration. “The princess is truly intelligent. In that case, you should not attempt to resist, otherwise this old man will have no choice but to offend you.”
Jiang Weiyang fell silent.
With her strength—and the protective measures her father had left her—it was impossible for her to be a match for the Starlight National Master before her.
Many years ago, even the Weiyang Emperor himself had said that he could not confidently claim victory over the Starlight National Master.
From this, one could see how powerful and unfathomable he was.
“If you are the Starlight National Master, then if you wish to take the princess away, you will have to step over my corpse first.”
Seeing that the Starlight National Master was about to reach out and capture Jiang Weiyang, Zhuo Fuyi, who had been on high alert the entire time, gritted his teeth and mustered his courage to stand in front of Jiang Weiyang.
He knew very well that the gap between his strength and the Starlight National Master was as vast as clouds and mud, yet he still resolutely stood forward.
“Young Master Zhuo, you need not do this…” Jiang Weiyang sighed inwardly.
Along the journey, she had repeatedly advised Zhuo Fuyi to leave and distance himself from this vortex as soon as possible. However, Zhuo Fuyi seemed stubbornly determined, saying that he was entrusted by his grandfather to serve as a guard and protect her safety, refusing to leave no matter what.
This left Jiang Weiyang quite helpless.
She was extremely intelligent and could naturally see his feelings. But with the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty undergoing such turmoil, the situation was chaotic and unpredictable, even her father’s safety and whereabouts were uncertain.
She had no mind to dwell on matters of romance between men and women. Moreover, she only felt gratitude toward Zhuo Fuyi and had no other thoughts or intentions.
No matter how much Zhuo Fuyi did for her, it would only move himself.
“Such courage is mendable. You must know that even your grandfather, Zhuo Cangning, would not dare speak to me like this, let alone stand in my way.”
The Starlight National Master looked at Zhuo Fuyi with appreciation, then his eyes turned cold.
With a light flick of his wide robe, a vast and overwhelming force surged forth, directly sending Zhuo Fuyi flying. He spat out large mouthfuls of blood and crashed to the ground like a torn sack, unable to get up for a long while.
“If not for the personal item given to you by your grandfather, I would have had great difficulty locating your whereabouts. Considering that bit of favor, I will spare you your offense.”
His gentle smile faded, turning cold and frostlike.
Zhuo Fuyi’s vision was filled with crimson, his throat tasting blood. Hearing these words, he was even more in disbelief.
How was this possible?
Could it be that even his grandfather had colluded with outsiders and betrayed the Weiyang Immortal Dynasty?
Jiang Weiyang slowly closed her eyes, her expression returning to calm stillness. Her voice was steady:
“Young Master Zhuo and my three maidservants are innocent. I hope, National Master, that you will not harm them. I will surrender and go with you.”
She knew there was no path left today. Unless a being like her father appeared, no one could stop the Starlight National Master.
“I am not one who slaughters the innocent. Your Highness can rest assured.”
The Starlight National Master nodded slightly, a faint smile returning.
With that, he was about to extend his withered, branch-like hand, intending to take Jiang Weiyang away and leave this place.
“Hm?”
But at that very moment, the smile on his face vanished. His brows furrowed. He suddenly turned his head toward a certain direction. In his half-narrowed eyes, a flash of golden light appeared, and a terrifying aura of world-shattering, universe-collapsing pressure spread outward. Even the frozen space seemed as if it was about to be crushed.
“I did not expect that, under this old man’s eyes, there would still be another living person.”
His tone carried surprise—but more so, coldness.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Weiyang, who had just closed her eyes, suddenly opened them as well, equally shocked.
Could it be that apart from her and Zhuo Fuyi, there was another living person within this frozen, suspended space?
A flicker of hope that had already been extinguished suddenly reignited within her.
Could there still be a turn of events?
“Fellow Daoist, how long do you intend to keep hiding? Must this old man personally drag you out?”
The Starlight National Master looked toward the motionless merchant convoy—more precisely, toward one of its carriages. His gaze was sharp and cautious.
“If it weren’t for your emotional fluctuation just now, I would not have noticed that within my frozen temporal domain… there is actually another person.”
In such a situation, either the other party’s mastery of temporal laws was extremely profound, or their cultivation far exceeded his, or they possessed some special treasure that concealed cause and effect, merging into nothingness and being nearly undetectable.
“Apologies. I wasn’t intentionally eavesdropping. I simply didn’t expect that senior’s frozen time technique… would have no effect on me.”
A clear and gentle voice came from within the carriage, carrying a hint of apology.
A red-dressed young girl lifted the curtain and stepped out. Her skin was as fair and delicate as white jade, her features exquisitely beautiful. A peach blossom mark adorned her brow. Her black hair flowed like a waterfall, held loosely by a simple bamboo hairpin. She wore no extra ornaments, appearing pure and understated.
Within this pletely frozen space, she moved with ease and calm, unaffected in the slightest.
The Starlight National Master frowned, examining her carefully, confusion appearing in his expression.
“Not yet entered the Dao realm?”
After seeing her cultivation level, his confusion deepened. He muttered to himself:
“Not even in the Dao realm… How did she break free from my temporal laws? Even if she carries a treasure, without sufficient power to activate it, how could it function?”
“So it’s her?”
Zhuo Fuyi, who had fallen in the distance, also looked at the red-dressed girl in shock.
He vaguely recognized her. She seemed to be the patron who had hired this merchant convoy. When they initially sought to join the convoy, the leader had even asked for her approval.
Only after she agreed were they allowed to follow behind the caravan.
“Not only not in the Dao realm, not even close to the Immortal Emperor realm… just such a little girl?”
The Starlight National Master’s expression turned somewhat unpleasant, as if he had never expected that in his long life, he would be momentarily unsettled by such a girl.
The red-dressed girl showed no fear of his oppressive aura. Instead, she calmly explained:
“I simply happened to be here. I did not intend to eavesdrop on the senior’s conversation, nor do I intend to interfere. What happened today, I will keep strictly confidential and not tell anyone. If a senior wishes to take them away, then please proceed quickly. The longer this drags on, the more likely unexpected changes may occur.”
Hearing her seemingly naive words, the Starlight National Master’s expression grew even darker.
Jiang Weiyang and Zhuo Fuyi were also stunned. None of them expected this mysterious red-dressed girl to speak so casually.
Did she truly think the Starlight National Master was a child so easily deceived? Or was she simply too naïve, believing that a vow of secrecy would earn her mercy?
One had to know—the earlier words spoken here, if heard by those with ulterior motives, could already shake the heavens.
How could the Starlight National Master possibly allow her to leave so easily?
“Little girl, are you toying with this old man? Even if you have an extraordinary background and carry treasures, I do not care what backing you have…”
The Starlight National Master’s expression returned to calm, as though he merely regarded her as a spoiled disciple from some powerful sect who did not understand propriety or the weight of situations.
“I am only giving kind advice, I mean no harm,” the red-dressed girl continued calmly. “You should know that beyond this place lies the border of the Heaven-Punishing Alliance. If you continue to delay and alert their higher-ups, things will bee troublesome when they arrive.”
The Starlight National Master’s expression darkened.
“Are you threatening me? Are you from the Heaven-Punishing Alliance?”
The red-dressed girl did not respond directly. Instead, she said:
“I do not wish to cause trouble. I assume seniors do not either. If you are worried I will reveal what happened today, I can swear an oath of my Dao heart.”
“That will not be necessary. Even a Dao heart oath is meaningless in the eyes of true experts. Only the dead can keep secrets.”
“Blame your misfortune for hearing what you should not have heard.”
The Starlight National Master let out a cold snort. His expression turned icy, and as his eyes opened and closed, a terrifying aura surged within them. One could even see strands of chaotic divine lightning annihilating in his pupils, as if at any moment they could erupt in a heaven-shattering strike capable of destroying the world.
Seeing that the Starlight National Master had revealed killing intent and intended to kill the red-dressed girl before him, Jiang Weiyang’s expression changed. Without being able to see anything clearly, she immediately stepped forward, spread her arms, and stood in front of him. Her voice turned slightly cold.
“National Master, you promised me you would not harm the innocent. This young lady was only accidentally dragged into this matter. Why must you kill her?”
The red-dressed girl was slightly surprised as well, seemingly not expecting Jiang Weiyang to stand in front of the Starlight National Master to plead for her.
Just moments ago, she had clearly been unwilling to interfere or meddle.
“Princess, you cannot stop me. If this girl were from another faction, that would be one thing—I could erase her memory and spare her life. But she should never have e from the Heaven-Punishing Alliance. I cannot allow her to leak this matter.”
The Starlight National Master said indifferently, his gaze on the red-dressed girl as if looking at a dead person.
Jiang Weiyang’s face showed urgency. She did not want an innocent person to be dragged into her affairs. However, the Starlight National Master clearly did not intend to let her speak further. With a wave of his hand, a restriction formed, sealing Jiang Weiyang in place and rendering her unable to move.
“I have already shown enough sincerity. It seems you are determined to kill me.”
The red-dressed girl frowned, yet there was no panic or unease on her face. Instead, she remained unusually calm and posed.
“Do you think, at this moment, the elders behind you can still e to save you?”
The Starlight National Master revealed a mocking expression. His withered hand under his robe reached out directly. His fingers were bony and gaunt, yet they contained an utterly terrifying power. The surrounding space cracked open with frightening fissures, the violent winds tearing everything apart.
His attitude was dismissive, as though he were merely pinching to death a stray chicken or dog on the roadside.
The red-dressed girl simply watched him reach out without moving at all. In Zhuo Fuyi’s eyes, she looked as though she had been frightened into stupidity. But then—his eyes widened in shock.
Even more unexpectedly, the expression on the red-dressed girl’s face was even more disdainful and mocking than that of the Starlight National Master.
Buzz!
In the next instant, a hazy radiance emerged before the red-dressed girl. A crystalline jade talisman flew out from her chest, radiating brilliant immortal light as strands of chaotic mist spread outward.
A tall and indistinct figure slowly stepped out from within. It was like smoke and mist—his face could not be seen clearly. The only visible feature was a pair of eyes, deep and unfathomable.
This figure stood with his hands behind his back, robes spotless and untouched by dust. The moment he appeared, the entire frozen space began to collapse and disintegrate.
Cracks spread through the void like a shattered mirror on the verge of breaking apart.
The Starlight National Master’s mocking expression instantly changed. It was as though he had seen something utterly unbelievable. His eyes filled with shock.
“How is this possible…”
His voice trembled slightly.
Without any hesitation, he turned and tore through space, fleeing immediately without the slightest delay.
“W-what…”
Zhuo Fuyi, who had witnessed everything, stood there pletely stunned. His eyes were wide open, his mouth agape enough to fit an egg. He looked as if he had been struck into a wooden statue, unable to believe what he had just seen.
What kind of existence was this?
Just by appearing, it had forced the Starlight National Master to flee instantly—without even a trace of hesitation, as though afraid that slowing even a moment would cost him his life.
No—this was not even his true body. It was merely a projection.
At that moment, Zhuo Fuyi’s mind was in plete turmoil, like overturning seas and collapsing rivers—impossible to describe in words.
After the Starlight National Master fled, the restriction on Jiang Weiyang also dissolved.She could not see what had happened, nor did she know what had occurred—but she could faintly guess. Her expression was equally shaken, her eyelashes trembling constantly, her emotions too plex to describe.
The Starlight National Master had been driven away. She was safe…
A warm, gentle male voice then sounded, like a clear spring flowing over stone, carrying a jade-like softness.
“You actually used the life-saving means I left you… in a place like this.”
Jiang Weiyang snapped back to awareness.
But she quickly realized—the words were not directed at her.
“Master…”
The red-dressed girl no longer carried her earlier calm posure. Looking at the illusory figure before her, her eyes filled with joy, her brows curving into a smile, and her voice turned playful and sweet, almost cloying.
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