The next second, as if struck by an invisible train, he was sent flying, crashing through three crumbling walls before finally coming to a stop. The malevolent purple flame had already extinguished in mid-air, leaving not even a spark.

"So what if we destroy your Miyamoto family?" Han Feng finally spoke, his voice eerily calm. "Since you colluded with Mu Xiaoxiao and the others, you should have expected this day."

Amidst the ruins, Miyamoto Kenichi struggled to his feet, only to vomit a mouthful of black blood mixed with fragments of internal organs. His eyes widened in disbelief, utterly unable to comprehend why this young man had been so powerful just three days ago.

The headlights suddenly blazed on, and more than ten black SUVs fanned out around the ruins. The doors opened in unison, and dozens of fully armed soldiers quickly took up advantageous positions. They wore identical dark blue combat uniforms, with the Ikegami family crest embroidered on their chests.

But Han Feng's gaze bypassed these elites and locked onto the last extended sedan. The car door slowly opened, and first stepped out a jade-like foot in a high heel, followed by a graceful figure wrapped in a kimono.

"Han Feng, how have you been?"

Aya Ikegami walked gracefully over, toying with a crystal-clear blue crystal between her fingertips. Under the moonlight, liquid seemed to flow inside the crystal, emitting an ominous glow.

Han Feng's pupils contracted slightly—that was from the different energy detected earlier.

"Miss Aya." A cold smile played on his lips. "Long time no see. It seems you've completely taken over the Ikegami family, or perhaps you've sided with the Moon Goddess."

Aya Ikegami covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes flashing with no hint of hostility: "Who said I came representing the Moon Goddess Organization?" She suddenly tossed the energy fragment high into the air, "I'm here to give you a gift, Star Lord~"

The fragments traced a deep blue arc in the air, but Han Feng remained completely still. Just as the crystal was about to hit the ground, a dark figure flashed out from the side like lightning and caught it steadily—

"Be careful, it might be a trap!" Dongfang Lin appeared to warn, but it was too late.

The fragment of the Nether Crystal suddenly melted in his palm, spreading rapidly up his arm as if it were alive! In the blink of an eye, Dongfang Lin's entire right arm was covered by the blue crystal, which was also eroding his torso.

"Wantang!" Han Feng shouted sternly.

Having already prepared, Dongfang Wantang immediately activated the star chart, and a silver-white pillar of light descended from the sky, enveloping Dongfang Lin. The speed at which the crystals spread slowed significantly, but it still did not stop.

"Looks like they have some tricks up their sleeve." Aya Ikegami watched this scene with pleasure. "I wonder how the Star Lord plans to deal with it."

Han Feng finally moved. He took a step forward, and a complex star map suddenly lit up the ground beneath his feet, instantly expanding to cover the entire battlefield. All the Ikegami clan warriors were horrified to find that they were like insects trapped in amber, unable to move even their fingers.

With a single wave of his hand, Han Feng wiped away the crystals enveloping Dongfang Lin.

"Speak!" Han Feng stood before Chi Shangling, his eyes gleaming. "What are you here for? Speak or you'll die."

Aya Ikegami's smile widened. She suddenly ripped open her collar, revealing a glowing blue mark on her collarbone: "Kill me, and maybe dealing with Mu Xiaoxiao will be easier for you."

Han Feng narrowed his eyes. The aura of this mark was exactly the same as Nangong Wentian's, but it was far more intricate and complex. Chi Shangling wasn't being controlled; rather... she willingly accepted it!

"What exactly do you want?" Han Feng asked in a deep voice.

Chishang Ling leaned close to his ear, her breath sweet as orchids: "I want to cooperate with you to deal with Mu Xiaoxiao." She suddenly took two steps back and announced loudly, "The entire Chishang family, heed my command! From this day forward, you submit to the Lord of Star Soul!"

This sudden declaration left everyone speechless. Even more bizarrely, the Ikegami clan warriors all knelt on one knee in unison, their movements as synchronized as marionettes.

Alarm bells rang in Han Feng's mind. He abruptly looked up at the night sky—and there, a blue moon hung high in the heavens, but it wasn't the moon at all; it was a giant eye slowly opening!

"So, what is your real purpose?" Han Feng asked, his eyes cold as he looked at Ikegami Aya.

“I need you to help me become the number one person in the ancient martial arts world of R country,” Aya Ikegami slowly replied.

"You want to be the king of R country?" Han Feng's voice was as cold as the polar wind, and the starlight in his eyes flickered uncertainly.

Aya Ikegami stroked the blue mark on her collarbone, her smile unwavering: "To be precise, it's a spokesperson." Her fingertips traced the glowing pattern. "Mu Xiaoxiao planted the 'Moon Goddess Mark' on me; I can never disobey her direct commands... but as long as she dies..."

"The mark will be removed?" Han Feng sneered. "Do you think I'm a three-year-old?"

The night wind suddenly picked up, whipping Ikegami Aya's long hair wildly. She had to raise her voice: "The Ghost Crystal Clan controls us through the 'Moon Goddess,' but with each host's death, the corresponding mark becomes invalid! That's the rule!"

Han Feng looked up at the giant blue eye hanging high in the sky—it was closing at an extremely slow speed, as if it were about to fall into a deep sleep. This detail stirred something within him.

"So the Moon Goddess Organization is the outpost of the Nether Crystal Clan," Han Feng said loudly on purpose, while secretly observing Chi Shangling's reaction. "Your Chi Shang family, as well as the Nangong family and the Shangguan family, are all traitors."

A strange glint flashed in Aya Ikegami's eyes, but she quickly regained her alluring demeanor: "Why must you say such harsh things, Lord Star?" She suddenly lowered her voice, "I just... want to live."

There was a hint of genuine bitterness in those words. Han Feng keenly noticed that when she said "live on," the mark on her collarbone flickered slightly, as if she was suppressing something.

"What's under the waters of Country R?" Han Feng suddenly changed the subject.

Aya Ikegami's expression froze for a moment: "I don't know."

"Lying." Han Feng raised his hand, and a wisp of starlight energy coiled around her neck like a serpent. "Last chance."

Suffocation made Aya Ikegami's face flush red, but she still smiled: "Kill me... and you'll never... know... the Ghost Crystal Clan's... plan..."

The starlight chains tightened suddenly! Aya Ikegami's feet left the ground, and her eyes began to bloodshot. Just as she was about to faint, the chains suddenly disappeared, and she fell heavily to the ground.

"Cough cough..." Aya Ikegami greedily inhaled the air, yet still maintained that unsettling smile. "Lord Star... as expected... merciful..."

Han Feng looked down at her: "I can spare your life for now. But don't think I'll believe a single word you say."

"There's no need to believe." Aya Ikegami struggled to her feet, straightening her disheveled kimono. "As long as our interests align, that's enough." She pointed to the kneeling Ikegami family warriors in the distance. "These men are under my control, but they are quite formidable. I can use them to help you wipe out the resistance forces in R Country."