181: Hunting in the Heavens, the Chu Family Bandits

"Father, where is our target this time?"

Beneath the star gate, Chu Batian asked in a booming voice while carrying the sky-opening tyrant axe, his face full of excitement.

The city construction work over the past thirty years had bored him to death. Although he had endless energy to spend every day, he always felt it wasn't satisfying enough; only fighting with real blades and spears suited his temperament.

"No rush." Chu He smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over his five children before him.

In thirty years, with a massive amount of myriad spirit blood essence and ample practical combat training, their strength had made significant progress.

Chu Tian was now firmly standing at the peak of the Great Perfection of Soul Transformation Stage, only a single opportunity away from the Void Refining Realm. The Power of Chaos Annihilation within him became increasingly restrained, yet even more dangerous, like a primordial Vicious Beast ready to devour someone at any moment.

The siblings Chu Batian and Chu Lingxi had both broken through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage; one possessed unparalleled dominance while the other had a clear sword heart. Working together, they were enough to contend with experts at the Great Perfection of Soul Transformation Stage.

Chu Ce and Chu Yuning were not to be outdone either. One had advanced to the Nascent Soul Late Stage with unfathomable cultivation in the Dao of Formations, while the other had reached the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, wielding the Divine Ability of Words Manifest as Law with increasing ease.

It could be said that in the current Chu Family expedition team, aside from Chu He and Su Qingxue, the remaining five were all peerless Prodigies capable of standing alone—young gods of slaughter enough to make any power tremble with fear.

"Before we set out, I will first reassign your tasks."

Chu He cleared his throat and began his pre-war deployment.

"This time, our targets are the seven resource stars from the Blood Slaughter Demon King's memories. These seven planets were once prosperous cultivation worlds but were later captured by the Demon Race and transformed into 'farms' specifically for producing Demonic Energy Crystals and breeding Demonic Beasts."

"Each resource star is guarded by a Demon General at the Great Perfection of Soul Transformation Stage and approximately one hundred thousand Demon Race warriors."

Upon hearing there were Demon Generals at the Great Perfection of Soul Transformation Stage, Chu Tian's and Chu Batian's eyes lit up simultaneously.

"Father, leave all seven of them to me and Big Brother!" Chu Batian requested to fight, unable to wait.

"In your dreams." Chu He glared at him. "Just the two of you want to take them all?"

He shook his head and said, "This time, I will not take action. Qingxue will be responsible for staying in the Divine City to control the star gate and provide support for you. The five of you will form teams freely—groups of two or going solo are both fine. Choose your own targets."

"I have only one requirement." Chu He's tone became serious. "Settle it quickly. After taking the target, bring back all valuable resources. As for those demons... leave none alive!"

"Yes!" The five children responded in unison, their eyes burning with high Battle Intent.

Free teaming and choosing their own targets?

This was exactly what they wanted!

"I'm with Big Brother!" Chu Batian was the first to shout, putting an arm around Chu Tian's shoulder.

Between the two brothers, one focused on the main assault and the other on heavy strikes; together, they were simply invincible.

Chu Tian had no objection to this and nodded.

"Then I... I'll be in a group with Brother Ce." Chu Yuning looked at Chu Ce beside her and spoke softly.

Although she also wanted to kill enemies on the front lines like her older brothers and sister, her Divine Ability was more geared toward support and control. Teaming up with Chu Ce, who excelled at laying Formations, would undoubtedly yield the best results.

"Fine." Chu Ce nodded coolly.

As a result, only Chu Lingxi was left alone.

"Ling Xi, are you okay on your own?" Chu He asked, looking at his cold-natured daughter.

"No problem." Chu Lingxi's answer was as concise as ever.

Her Innate Sword Heart was naturally suited for solo operations, like an assassin walking in the darkness, silently harvesting the lives of enemies.

"Very well." Chu He nodded with satisfaction. "Since the grouping is finished, go to the myriad laws celestial map and pick your targets."

Hearing this, Su Qingxue smiled and unfurled the myriad laws celestial map in her hand.

Upon the scroll, a vast Star Domain map emerged, where seven points of light were specifically marked—the seven resource stars.

"This 'Blackstone Star' is ours!" Chu Batian pointed at the nearest planet, speaking with heroic boldness.

Chu Tian also nodded in agreement.

Chu Ce and Chu Yuning looked at each other and chose another planet named 'Wind Crying Star'. It was said that the environment there was extremely harsh, with astral winds capable of tearing apart the Divine Soul blowing year-round, which could be used perfectly to temper their Formations and Divine Abilities.

Finally, Chu Lingxi's gaze fell upon a planet named 'Ghost Mist Star'.

That planet was shrouded year-round in a bizarre mist that could isolate Divine Thought, making it most suitable for an assassin-type Cultivator like her to utilize.

Soon, the three groups had all selected their respective targets.

"Is everyone ready?" Chu He confirmed one last time.

"Ready!"

"Then... set out!"

With Chu He's command, Su Qingxue began to activate the star gate.

The massive star gate emitted a humming roar, and in the center of the gate, a deep spatial vortex slowly formed.

"Mother, coordinates: Blackstone Star!" Chu Batian roared.

With a thought from Su Qingxue, the 'Blackstone Star' light point on the myriad laws celestial map resonated with the star gate.

The spatial vortex twisted for a moment, revealing the image of the pitch-black planet on the other side, wreathed in Devilish Qi.

"Big Brother, let's go!"

Chu Batian shouted excitedly and, carrying his axe, was the first to charge into the star gate.

Chu Tian followed closely behind.

After the two of them disappeared, Su Qingxue adjusted the coordinates again, aiming for 'Wind Crying Star' and 'Ghost Mist Star'.

Chu Ce, Chu Yuning, and Chu Lingxi also stepped into the star gate one after another, vanishing into the spatial vortex.

Watching his children rush to their respective battlefields, a gratified smile appeared on Chu He's face.

Young eagles must eventually leave the nest to strike at the vast sky.

And he believed that these children of his were by no means ordinary young eagles; they were Dragons soaring through the Nine Heavens, Phoenixes looking down upon all living beings!

This so-called Hunting the Heavens was, for them, nothing more than a grand... armed parade.

A bandit gang with the surname 'Chu' officially began their frenzied journey of plunder within the territory of the Star-Devouring Demon Clan.