This Is What a Villain Is Like

Deep within the Imperial Capital, atop a magnificent tower, a handsome middle-aged man in a Star Battle Daoist Robe was also paying attention to the scene within the Round Mirror. His brow furrowed slightly at the sight.

’Teng’Er still has many techniques he couldn’t use, and his body has yet to awaken. The Taiyi Sect Saintess was merely using her strength to bully someone weaker...’

His gaze was deep and calm, yet an inexplicable coldness flashed within it.

But just then, the middle-aged man’s expression changed slightly, as if he had sensed something.

His gaze, which he had just withdrawn, returned to the Round Mirror, and a faint smile touched the corners of his lips.

In another part of the Imperial Capital, deep within an opulent palace hall, a graceful figure was reclining on a soft couch.

At this moment, the woman seemed to sense something. She rose abruptly and walked outside.

’The Star Bead is suddenly glowing? Is the Shaking Light Immortal Jade reacting again?’

’I can’t let this opportunity slip by. I must find out where it is this time.’

In her hand, she held a crystal-clear jade bead about the size of a fist.

Within it flickered mottled specks of faint light, forming the shape of a galaxy, dazzlingly brilliant.

This woman was none other than Fairy Miaoyin of the Divine Maiden Palace.

「Deep within Qianyuan Prefecture.」

Ye Ming, having transformed into a streak of divine rainbow light, was chasing a vanishing streamer when he suddenly felt the mist-laden sky before him plunge into darkness.

The change was abrupt, without any warning, as if night had suddenly fallen in broad daylight, instantly turning day into night.

"Old Ghost, what’s happening?"

"Why did the sky suddenly change?" he asked aloud. He kept his eyes fixed on the direction the streamer had fled, not letting up his pursuit.

"The celestial phenomena here are being influenced by some kind of power. We might see some startling, unforeseen changes," the Old Ghost said.

「At the shore of Bihu Lake.」

The scene was even more shocking. All the young Celestial Prides on the surrounding mountains were struck speechless.

"Third Young Master..."

The young retainers of Prince Zhenbei’s Mansion were also shaken, not knowing what was happening.

A brilliant and crystal-clear aura seemed to be emerging from within Xiao Teng’s body.

Faintly, it was as if a reawakening star was erupting with endless light, causing his very flesh and blood to become as translucent as Ancient Jade.

Just moments ago, the sun was high in the sky, bright as day, but in an instant, night had fallen. Such a change made everyone tremble in awe.

In the pitch-black night sky, countless stars appeared, like diamonds embedded in a velvet curtain. They twinkled, and their light began to converge and descend, falling upon Xiao Teng and enveloping him.

Xiao Teng himself hadn’t expected such a vast power, like rivers and oceans, to suddenly surge from within his body. It was incredibly warm, as if he were immersed in a galaxy.

Vaguely, he seemed to perceive fragments of shattered stars. They contained imprints of ancient memories—profound, majestic, and solemn—and all the stars in the sky seemed to shine for them.

’Could this be the true power of the Star Body?’

’Did he have a sudden epiphany and awaken after his defeat just now?’

Shaken, many people began to speculate. Looking at Xiao Teng, they could clearly feel the aura within his body surging and transforming.

Blood rushed through his veins, casting a silver glow and emitting a terrifying sound like a tsunami.

What was most terrifying was that in the pitch-black sky above them, one star after another seemed to be falling, growing larger and larger.

These stars were as heavy as mountains, rumbling as they fell. Their light grew increasingly blazing and brilliant, almost like a great, scorching sun.

This no longer seemed to be a mere vision, but a true Star Realm being manifested. The real stars that existed Within the Realm were now about to fall and crush everything.

The shock outside was no less than that within Qianyuan Prefecture.

’Is this because the Star Body is awakening and transforming?’

"An aura and disturbance like this could easily crush an ordinary cultivator."

The Elders of the various Immortal Sect Lineages were seeing such a situation for the first time, completely clueless as to the cause.

Even Emperor Xia sat up straight on his soft couch, his gaze contemplative as he watched the changes happening to Xiao Teng.

Only Xiao River seemed to have guessed something. His expression shifted, showing joy, yet he couldn’t hide a sense of frustration and melancholy.

’The memories of the Master of Stars are reawakening ahead of schedule? No, that’s not right. It must be because of that Supreme Treasure, the Shaking Light Immortal Jade. Without the Seven-Star Origin, it’s impossible to merge with the memories of the Master of Stars.’

’Ge Qixing knows all this, so he wouldn’t take such a risk. Otherwise, once the memories of the Master of Stars reawaken, Xiao Teng would no longer be their son.’

Watching this scene, Jiang Lan’s brow furrowed slightly. He too had not expected such a change to suddenly occur within Xiao Teng’s body.

Numerous thoughts raced through his mind.

’Under the watchful eyes of so many, I can’t act personally. Otherwise, I could try to seize the Shaking Light Immortal Jade from Xiao Teng’s body right now.’

’Especially since Xiao Teng’s current transformation is surely being watched by National Master Ge Qixing.’

"Jiang Lan..."

"You never would have expected this, would you? I had a sudden epiphany and broke through. My strength now far surpasses what it was just moments ago."

"I wonder if that Taiyi Sect Saintess you rely on can still help you now."

At this moment, Xiao Teng, who was bathed in starlight, suddenly looked at Jiang Lan. All traces of his earlier dejection were gone, and his eyes shimmered with silver light, as if stars were twinkling within them.

He took a sudden step forward, and the terrifying force instantly shattered the ground beneath his feet.