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Chapter 1237 - Chapter 1237 Chapter 530 Edge of the Star Formation

Chapter 1237: Chapter 530: Edge of the Star Formation Chapter 1237: Chapter 530: Edge of the Star Formation It’s just half a Divine Artifact, and one that was confiscated from a Ghost Assassin at that. Do I really have so little value?

Fingernails digging into the flesh of her palm, Xiang Lan, with her head bowed and biting her lower lip, began to doubt. She found it very hard to believe that her family would treat her like this.

“Impossible.”

Xiang Lan’s tone started frantic, then forcefully became confident, “There must be some misunderstanding. I am the lord of Chaochang, I have made many contributions to the family. The Ancestor would never abandon me!”

“So, please don’t kill me, I am still useful, I still have value. Let me see the Ancestor, I can surely exchange my life for the half Divine Artifact for you.”

“Please…”

As Xiang Lan continued to deny reality, the Devil Lord remained as indifferent as ever, “Really? Do you think your value to the Xiang Family exceeds that of half a Divine Artifact?”

“Yes.”

Having grown up in the Xiang Family, Xiang Lan understood that the moment one truly loses value is when they deny themselves. So even if she’s worthless in the eyes of the Xiang Family, she must pretend to be invaluable, otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to survive.

This time, Xiang Lan’s tone was surprisingly confident, so confident it was somewhat pitiful.

“Then let me show you your true value.”

Not knocking her unconscious, he simply grabbed Xiang Lan’s arm and flew rapidly towards the northwest thatch, low enough to kick up a great deal of dust, making their approach quite conspicuous.

As the distance closed, Xiang Yan and the people of the Forest Department atop Desolate Hill also noticed this showy guest.

“All forces, prepare. Once the Devil Lord enters the range of the Starry Sky Great Array, launch an attack. The enemy has a transcendent hostage in hand, be cautious during the assault to avoid injuring her.”

Wang Chang, looking at the approaching dust cloud, said indifferently to the people of the Forest Department behind him.

The elite of the Forest Department responded loudly, yet their tone was not without disdain. After all, the performance of the Devil Lord was somewhat disappointing.

Understanding that having a calculated mind was a vast advantage, seeing the enemy blatantly charging over without any attempt to hide was incredibly unbecoming of a master.

Defeating such a brazen fool was not something to be proud of, leaving Wang Po, who yearned for a one-on-one combat with the Devil Lord, feeling a bit let down.

As eyes focused on the dust kicked up by the gust, the Devil Lord drew closer to the ambush, close enough to see the wide Star Robe hugging his figure and the mask engraved with the symbols of the Hooked Chen Emperor Star and Qilin totems.

Just when everyone thought Hooked Chen would charge headlong into the Starry Sky Great Array and then surrender, that overbearing and seemingly unstoppable momentum came to an abrupt halt.

The Devil Lord, Hooked Chen, holding the ashen-faced woman, stopped just outside the array, “Hehe” laughing coldly towards the inside.

This sudden stop was quite uncomfortable for the people of the Forest Department. If he’d just moved a few steps further, they could have captured him, but he stopped at such an awkward spot. If only he’d taken a few steps more.

As if hearing the silent wish of the Forest Department’s elites, Xiang Yan raised his voice towards the Devil Lord, Hooked Chen, “I have arrived as agreed, sir, but you have been delayed. This is somewhat hard to justify, don’t you think?”

As he spoke, Xiang Yan took off the Immortal Cloud Whisk Soul from his hand and casually threw it on the ground in front of him. He opened his hands in a non-threatening posture and said to Tang Luo, “I am here, as the head of my sect. I hope the Devil Lord will honor our agreement, to exchange the Immortal Cloud Whisk Soul for the safety of City Lord Yun Xiu. We should proceed with the trade: one hand delivers the goods, the other receives the person. Given Mr. Hook Chen’s capabilities, you surely wouldn’t refuse, right?”

In saying so, Xiang Yan’s words carried heartfelt sincerity as though this was a fair and righteous transaction, which moved Xiang Lan to tears. She began to feel that what had transpired previously was merely the Devil Lord’s attempt to drive a wedge between her and her family with his poisonous scheme.

“If the Yanyun Grandmaster came alone as agreed, of course, I would not refuse. However, the demeanor of the Xiang Family does leave someone quite disappointed,” Tang Luo retorted.

“What are you talking about, Mr. Hook Chen? I don’t understand,” Xiang Yan replied.

With his hands clasped behind his back, adopting a proud and righteous expression as if his conscience was clear, Xiang Yan said imposingly, “Within this humble abode in the Wilderness, there is naturally only me. If Mr. Hook Chen does not believe it, you are free to inspect the place. If you sense any danger, I can withdraw ten miles away, allowing you to investigate thoroughly before we proceed with the trade.”

Inspired by her sect leader, Xiang Lan mustered her courage from nowhere and turned to mock Tang Luo, “I would not have expected the great Devil Lord to stoop to bullying a weak woman like me. You were the one who proposed this transaction, and now that the Yanyun Grandmaster has arrived as promised, do you intend to go back on your word?”

Tang Luo ignored Xiang Lan’s mockery, for he knew that she couldn’t see the group of people standing atop Desolate Hill. It wasn’t just her; even he couldn’t see them.

But the string of numbers that had appeared out of nowhere didn’t lie, nor could the core of star power be faked. This meant that there were definitely ambushes hidden all over Desolate Hill.

It seemed that this was the Wang Family’s doing, but it was uncertain which powerful figure had come to Chaochang.

With immense curiosity, the Blood Asura God Shocking Finger tore through the sky, the red finger-sword cleaved through the Yin-Yang Array Diagram, revealing the Forest Department’s elite forces within.

“Heh heh heh heh.”

The hoarse voice of Devil Lord Hook Chen carried endless mockery as he coolly said to Xiang Yan, whose face had turned stern, “Is this how the Yanyun Grandmaster honors his appointment? My eyes have truly been opened.”

After addressing Xiang Yan, Tang Luo looked down at Xiang Lan, who was ashen-faced, and lightly taunted, “Now you see your true place in the hearts of the Xiang Family.”

None had expected that the hidden Divine Array crafted from the Wang Clan’s Yin-Yang Array Diagram would be seen through by the Devil Lord at a glance. This absurd turn of events left the Forest Department’s elites dumbfounded, even Wang Chang’s expression grew grave.

“How is this possible…”

A disciple from the Wang Clan murmured in disbelief, “From this distance, the hidden nature of the Yin-Yang Array Diagram is such that even a grandmaster cannot perceive through it. How did the Devil Lord manage it?”

Perhaps due to the overwhelming shock, he unwittingly voiced aloud the doubts in his mind, causing Wang Chang’s face to lose some of its dignity.

The Forest Department, a revered holy ground, naturally looked down on world-class families like the Chaochang Xiang Family. However, because of the affiliation with the Wang Patrol Clan, they had to give them some respect.

Before finalizing the plan, Wang Chang repeatedly reassured the worried Xiang Qian, claiming that the Starry Sky Great Array was the finest formation for trapping enemies and that the Yin-Yang Hidden Array Diagram was a secret technique of the Wang Clan that not even grandmasters could discern. Once the Devil Lord stepped into the range of the star formation, they would be able to capture him alive with ease.

Yet, the Devil Lord Hook Chen’s performance was like a series of slaps to his face, and even the look from Xiang Yan made Wang Chang feel uncomfortable all over.

“Didn’t you say this plan was foolproof? What is happening here?”

Although Xiang Yan uttered not a word, the clear message passed through his eyes. This silent questioning was more intolerable than being openly cursed out loud.