500: Blue Star Wars

Kun Xu's Soul body sat cross-legged, eyes tightly shut, expression solemn, as if completely cut off from the outside world.

All of his focus was being used for his Divided Soul to control Ye Mao's body, not daring to slacken even a little. A layer of faint, eerie light vaguely swirled around him, making his illusory Soul body appear even more mysterious.

Meanwhile, Kayu's expression was shifting constantly, interweaving between light and dark.

What caused his expression to change repeatedly was none other than Bai Guang's unyielding will to resist.

Although Kayu had once again forcibly suppressed Bai Guang's consciousness and regained control of this body, he could still feel a slight trembling from the depths of the Soul.

He let out a low, cold laugh and muttered to himself, "Truly stubborn. Even at this point, you still dare to resist!"

His tone held both mockery and a trace of imperceptible vigilance.

Subsequently, he cast his gaze once more toward the quietly sitting Kun Xu, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

He did not rush to act, but waited quietly, as if brewing something, or perhaps wanting to see clearly the other party's next move.

At this moment, Ye Mao, controlled by Kun Xu, stood with his head held high before everyone. Facing Xun Xiuyuan's questioning, the corners of his mouth curled into a mocking arc.

"You are right," Ye Mao's voice was low and filled with pressure, "Bai Guang is indeed a traitor to the Blue Star Great Universe, so what?"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the group of Cultivators before him, and continued, "The Blue Star Great Universe should never have existed—suppressing our five great Universes for so many years with its own power; it is time for it to repay the debt."

Bai Guang's concealed hesitation and Ye Mao's arrogant, blunt words formed an extremely sharp contrast.

This was not just a difference in attitude, but also the confidence brought by strength.

The real Ye Mao's Soul had long since been extinguished. Controlling this body at this moment was Kun Xu—a powerhouse whose cultivation had already reached the Peak of the Supreme Realm.

He fundamentally looked down on Xun Xiuyuan and did not even place the ten thousand Cultivators behind him in his eyes.

In his eyes, these people were merely ants; if he wished, he could destroy them with the flip of a hand.

However, after Ye Mao finished speaking, the expressions of all the powerhouses of the Blue Star changed suddenly, as if pierced by an invisible chill. They involuntarily retreated several steps, exchanging suspicious and uncertain glances with one another.

These Cultivators were all top figures in the Blue Star Great Universe, having cultivated for a thousand years with wills like iron. The reason they were willing to follow Bai Guang was not only because of his profound cultivation, but also because he was one of the earliest believers of the Dao Law Progenitor, possessing deep seniority and revered status.

Yet at this moment, Ye Mao had directly pointed out that Bai Guang and his cohorts had betrayed the entire Blue Star Great Universe—this statement was like a thunderclap exploding in the silent galaxy, how could it not make people shudder and be moved?

Several people secretly circulated their Dao Law, divine light faintly floating around their bodies. Although they did not immediately strike, they were already on high alert, and the atmosphere was heavy.

Someone whispered, "Fellow Daoist Ye, this matter is of great importance. Do you have proof?"

Ye Mao looked at the person who asked, smiled disdainfully, and couldn't be bothered to respond.

Another person looked toward Bai Guang, their gaze complex; unwilling to believe that a fellow Cultivator of many years could actually be a traitor, yet unable to completely ignore the decisiveness and coldness in Ye Mao's words.

The air throughout the entire Star Domain seemed to have frozen; only the distant stars rotated silently, reflecting the unpredictable expressions on everyone's faces.

Seeing this, Xun Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow slightly, a half-smile curling the corners of his lips, and said loudly, "Senior Ye Mao is truly straightforward. Being so unmasked, could it be that you are certain we have no way to retreat?"

Ye Mao slowly turned his head, his gaze sweeping over Xun Xiuyuan like cold electricity. His tone revealed a sense of indifference and weariness, as if he were speaking of the most ordinary thing: "Today you will all die here; knowing or not knowing the truth, what difference does it make?"

Upon hearing this, Xun Xiuyuan's expression did not change, but a glimmer of sharp light suddenly flashed in the depths of his eyes.

He very slightly signaled to Xie Nanqiao, who immediately understood. Her figure became like a wisp of light smoke, moving silently toward the direction where Bai Guang was located.

Bai Guang had also clearly seen the situation on the field by this time. His heart was shaken; he truly had not expected Ye Mao to expose his own secret right from the start, revealing all the details.

Ye Mao's words were like a cold blade, slicing open the final layer of concealment, and also making Bai Guang completely understand—the Ye Mao before him still had not broken free from his bonds or regained his true self.

Like himself, he was still a Puppet being controlled, unable to act according to his own will.

However, between the two of them, there was also a pathetic difference.

Although Bai Guang was controlled by others, he still retained a sliver of clarity, his consciousness deep down still struggling hard against Kayu's will; whereas Ye Mao's Soul had long been completely extinguished, and what existed now was merely a shell completely occupied by Kun Xu, with every word and action being that of the original's Clone.

Ye Mao's state was, in reality, far worse than Bai Guang's.

He was no longer "he," but had become an "it."

Ye Mao's World Power surged down like a tide, instantly shrouding the entire space, as if an invisible giant hand had firmly grasped control, causing the rules of this world to be distorted.

His power permeated every corner, nearly bringing everything under his domination, and even the air solidified somewhat.

Although Xun Xiuyuan's World Power was equally powerful, under Ye Mao's suppression, it descended with great difficulty, as if sinking into a quagmire, requiring immense effort to advance even an inch.

His brows were locked tight, a glint of ferocity flashing in his eyes; clearly, he was displeased by Ye Mao's dominance.

As for Xie Nanqiao and the other powerhouses of the Blue Star Universe, their World Power suffered a frantic backlash, like fallen leaves swept up by a gale, with no power to control it. Everyone's faces were pale, struggling to steady themselves, yet they found it difficult to break free from this invisible restraint, and could only watch helplessly as their power was wantonly trampled.

Xun Xiuyuan no longer hesitated, let out a cold snort, and his long blade suddenly drew from its sheath. The blade light was like lightning, hacking straight toward Ye Mao.

This strike contained all of his will and power; the Heaven Piercing Slash was launched ferociously, the Saber Qi tearing through the Void Realm, bringing with it bursts of thunder-like explosions, as if it wanted to split the heavens and earth in two.

In the face of Xun Xiuyuan's World Power not retreating, Ye Mao's originally composed expression finally changed, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.

When he saw that earth-shattering strike from Xun Xiuyuan approaching, his expression immediately turned somewhat ugly, realizing that this blow was no small matter.

In the blink of an eye, Ye Mao reacted quickly, waving his hand to push Bai Guang toward the powerhouses of the Blue Star Universe, intending to use force to strike force.

Bai Guang moved with the momentum, the spirit wood leaf suddenly unfolding, emerald green light pouring down like a waterfall, shrouding all the powerhouses of the Blue Star Universe.

This spirit wood leaf was formed from a supreme treasure, containing an endless defensive power. Under its shroud, the powerhouses could only struggle to resist, as if bearing a mountain, their movements sluggish.

Fortunately, at this critical moment, Xie Nanqiao reacted in time, activating the three artifacts of time—an ancient supreme treasure capable of manipulating time.

As the light flowed, time seemed to be distorted; Xie Nanqiao's attack shot toward Bai Guang like lightning, attempting to break the deadlock and win a glimmer of survival for everyone.

The battle immediately entered a white-hot stage, energy collisions erupting into brilliant sparks, and the entire space trembled because of it.