The Star Alliance was bustling with activity today, with the eight great temples gathered at the foot of a star-studded platform, discussing the matter and their emotions running high.
Of the eight great halls, apart from the Hall Master and high-ranking members of the Hall of Shadow Secret who went to the Taiyi Dao Domain with the Ancestor of Shadow Secret, all the Hall Masters and elders of the other seven great halls were present. Even the Hall Master of the Hall of Heavenly Stele, who had been hiding from debts, showed up today.
The seven patriarchs of Wufatian and Tianyin and others stood solemnly on both sides of the high platform, holding their breath and concentrating, as if waiting for something.
boom!
The sounds of the evening drum and morning bell resounded through the heavens, and the noisy allies below the high platform immediately fell silent.
Immediately afterwards, Yuan Tian's solemn voice rang out:
"May the Lord bring joy!"
A grand and magnificent musical movement resounded at that moment.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, the pitch-black and mysterious Heavenly Punishment Thunder Dragon descended into the world. Its enormous, mountain-like head bowed low on the high platform, and a figure slowly walked down from the dragon's head.
He ascended the steps step by step, exuding an extremely mysterious and domineering aura, his body filled with the ultimate intent to destroy everything, and walked with his hands behind his back to the center of the high platform.
At that moment, the world fell silent, and everyone was captivated by the figure, unable to look away even for a moment.
It was as if this figure was unique in this world, at the very end of the Great Dao!
Zhou Xingdou walked to the center of the high platform. He had not originally intended to make such a grand display, but Master Wei strongly opposed it, wanting Zhou Xingdou to show the dignity of the young master of the Zhou family.
This high platform of stars was also built by Master Wei, Yuchi Li, overnight using rapid calculations and the ability to make his words law.
At the front of the platform, Zhou Xingdou stopped and turned to look down at the allies below, his eyes sweeping over the world.
"Congratulations, young master!"
At this moment, Master Wei spoke, and all directions bowed to the peerless figure on the high platform, shouting in unison:
"Welcome back, young master!"
The disciples of the eight holy halls were all excited. They had all heard of this young master, but had never seen what Zhou Xingdou looked like.
For twenty years, they had been curious about what kind of person this young master was, whether he was truly an unparalleled genius, invincible as rumored, and qualified to lead the Star Alliance.
But the moment they saw Stephen Chow today, all doubts were shattered. The figure on the high platform needed no proof; he was enough to convince them with his presence!
"Rise!"
Stephen Chow looked down at the crowd below, his tone indifferent yet unquestionable.
Next came some platitudes prepared by Master Wei, such as being very satisfied with the Star Alliance and saying that everyone was a meritorious contributor, in order to win people's hearts.
However, the members of the Star Alliance seemed to enjoy hearing such words, and their emotions were high, especially when Zhou Xingdou announced the matters of the Ancestral Hall and the Divine Palace, the atmosphere was close to frenzy.
But at that very instant, a clear and ethereal celestial sound resounded throughout the heavens and earth:
"Today, the Starry Sky Alliance returns its property to its rightful owner, and the position of Alliance Leader is abdicated in favor of Zhou Xingdou, the young master of the Zhou family."
The ethereal music lingered, its echoes resonating, as if announcing to everyone the change of leadership in the Star Alliance.
For a moment, time and space seemed to freeze, and the whole world fell into an eerie silence.
Zhou Xingdou felt a tremor in his heart amidst the silence, and looked up with a moved expression.
There, a peerless and aloof celestial figure hovered in mid-air, like a fairy descending to earth.
Although her face was not clearly visible, her graceful figure alone was enough to captivate and enchant.
She was stunningly beautiful, like a blooming lotus flower, exuding a captivating fragrance.
Before this ethereal figure, any adjectives seem pale and powerless. She is as if she were a legendary goddess descended from the heavens, and even a glance from her would be an immense blessing.
The Star Alliance was in an uproar, filled with endless noise and countless voices congratulating Zhou Xingdou and discussing the matter.
But Zhou Xingdou seemed not to hear, staring blankly at that peerless immortal figure. The myriad emotions surging in his heart ultimately coalesced into only one sentence:
"I'm back."
A celestial figure descended from the heavens, landing on the high platform of stars, revealing Tian Jiu'er's figure. However, she was still dressed in that deep black robe, barefoot between heaven and earth, her beauty cold and aloof.
"Um."
There was no scene as Zhou Xingdou had imagined, no intense emotions after a life-or-death separation, but just a soft "hmm" conveyed all the longing.
A single glance felt like an eternity. Zhou Xingdou and Tian Jiu'er's eyes met, causing Zhou Xingdou to tremble and feel countless shame welling up in his heart.
But just then, a cold yet longing female voice rang in my ears:
"Junior brother!"
Zhou Xingdou's body trembled again.
How could he forget that voice, that of his senior sister, Luo Hanyi, who loved him deeply?
A beautiful figure rushed into Zhou Xingdou's arms, a fragrant breeze wafted into his nose, and her cool yet moist lips kissed his lips.
With a gentle heart and delicate bones, she possesses a clear mind and graceful figure; with fragrant skin, jade-like body, and icy complexion.
Luo Hanyi was still wearing the Midnight Starry Night Robe, her black hair cascading down to her waist like a waterfall, but her once sharp phoenix eyes were now filled with longing and tears.
Zhou Xingdou felt a pang of pain in his heart and held Luo Hanyi tightly in his arms. Only after her lips left did he speak:
"Hanyi, I'm sorry."
Luo Hanyi once again silenced Zhou Xingdou by silencing him:
"No, you didn't do anything wrong to me. You're back, you're finally back, you didn't die..."
His words, brimming with affection and longing, made Zhou Xingdou hold Luo Hanyi even tighter, as if he wanted to merge her into his own flesh and blood.
Luo Hanyi stubbornly insisted:
"Do you know? For twenty years, I've been waiting for this day. My master and I searched almost the entire Chaos Domain. I missed you in every single one of them. I can't live without you..."
"I know, I know everything!"
A black tear rolled down Zhou Xingdou's cheek as he gently stroked Luo Hanyi's back to soothe her agitated emotions, feeling utterly ashamed.
Luo Hanyi's emotions fluctuated greatly, and tears kept streaming down her beautiful eyes:
"I'm the one who should apologize. You were so close to me then, but I couldn't save you. I watched you die before my eyes. Xingdou, I'm so sorry, so sorry, so sorry..."
As she spoke, Luo Hanyi hugged Zhou Xingdou tightly:
"Star, please don't leave me again. I can't lose you anymore. Please stay with me forever, okay...?"
Zhou Xingdou held Luo Hanyi's tear-streaked face and said resolutely:
"I will never leave, never again!"
Wu Fatian couldn't help but sigh at this moment. Master Wei and the others didn't say anything, but silently dispersed the alliance members below.
Zhou Xingdou and Luo Hanyi embraced for a long time, until Luo Hanyi calmed down a bit, before they were willing to separate.
Only then did Zhou Xingdou realize that Tian Jiu'er had disappeared, and a sense of loss rose in his heart.
Luo Hanyi seemed to sense Zhou Xingdou's emotions and gently stroked his cheek, saying:
"Your master misses you very much, but she is your master and a sword immortal. How can she put aside her pride and express it?"
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