Wu Shattered Star River

The White Cloud Mountain incident was initially unknown to Immortal Emperor White Egret because Bai Jie hadn't reported it to her.

She lived alone on White Egret Mountain, some distance from White Cloud Mountain.

It was only when Luo Lin and Jiang Han started fighting today that she was alerted.

After arriving, she paid no attention to the battle between Azure Phoenix and Immortal King Chang Ming, nor to the deaths of the Immortal Venerables. She also disregarded Luo Lin being slashed several times, his legs even severed.

Her eyes were solely fixed on the Ethereal Void Blade!

Her figure flashed in mid-air, appearing beside Jiang Han and Luo Lin.

She reached out and grabbed the Ethereal Void Blade, while with a wave of her other hand, she sent Jiang Han, Luo Lin, and the nearby Divine Sound Gold Mantises flying.

At that moment, everyone near the palace regained their ability to move, and countless gazes turned towards Immortal Emperor White Egret, but she completely ignored them, her eyes only on the Ethereal Void Blade.

"Buzz~"

The Ethereal Void Blade trembled incessantly, as if trying to break free from Immortal Emperor White Egret's grasp and escape.

Immortal power surged from her hand, pouring into the Ethereal Void Blade to suppress the spirit within.

Sensing it, joy appeared in her eyes as she exclaimed, "It really is the Ethereal Void Blade!"

"Huff huff!"

Bai Jie exhaled slightly, her gaze sweeping over Jiang Han, who had been smashed to the ground. Her lips moved slightly as she transmitted a message: "Aunt, the owner of this blade is Jiang Han, the son of Eastern Celestial Emperor Jiang Henshui."

Immortal Emperor White Egret finally shifted her gaze from the blade, looking towards Jiang Han.

Jiang Han met Immortal Emperor White Egret's eyes, and his heart tightened because he noticed that her eyes were different colors, one purple and one blue.

Normal human eyes are black and white, but Immortal Emperor White Egret's eyes were a bit frightening.

Now that the Ethereal Void Blade was in Immortal Emperor White Egret's possession, Jiang Han didn't fly into a rage, nor did he roar and attack her.

He knew very well that his combat strength was like an ant compared to a lion when facing an Immortal Emperor. Immortal Emperor White Egret could turn him to dust with a casual slap.

He wasn't afraid of death, but he didn't want to die in vain, especially with Yu Xi and Immortal Venerable Wu Yun present.

He also controlled the Divine Sound Gold Mantises to stop attacking; it was pointless.

Luo Lin had also been sent flying, but at that moment, he had gathered a sliver of strength.

He struggled to stand up, his face twisted as he glared at Jiang Han and roared, "I will kill you, I will kill you!"

Azure Phoenix and Immortal King Chang Ming in mid-air had ceased fighting. Immortal King Chang Ming flashed to Luo Lin's side, while Azure Phoenix quickly flew to Jiang Han's side, her gaze fixed firmly on Immortal Emperor White Egret.

Her meaning was clear!

If you want to kill Jiang Han, you'll have to kill her along with him.

Immortal Emperor White Egret was expressionless. She pondered for a moment, then looked at Jiang Han and said, "This blade is now mine!"

Without explanation or excuse, Immortal Emperor White Egret was openly seizing it, incredibly domineering.

Jiang Han had just gotten up, a trace of blood still at the corner of his mouth. His eyes were icy as he slowly opened his mouth and asked, "On what basis?"

Immortal Emperor White Egret smiled. Her face looked very young, and the smile made her seem strangely beautiful.

This smile made many experts on White Egret Mountain tremble inwardly because, based on past experience, when Immortal Emperor White Egret smiled like that, it meant someone was going to die.

Azure Phoenix seemed to have heard of Immortal Emperor White Egret's habit. She shifted her body, completely shielding Jiang Han behind her, and cupped her fist, saying, "Immortal Emperor White Egret, Jiang Han is…"

"I know!"

Immortal Emperor White Egret revealed a hint of disdain, saying, "So what if he's Jiang Henshui's son? Jiang Henshui is trapped in Ancient God Lake, and he might not be able to come out in this lifetime. Even if he does, I'm not afraid of him!"

Immortal Emperor White Egret raised the Ethereal Void Blade in her hand, her eyes filled with heat. With this blade, she felt fearless.

So what if he's one of the Ten Celestial Emperors?

"Ancient God Lake?"

Jiang Han's heart trembled. His guess had been correct.

He had previously guessed that Jiang Henshui was either trapped in the Ancestral God Tomb or Ancient God Lake, Ancient God Cave, or Ancient God Mountain, and now it was confirmed.

His expression became solemn. Immortal Emperor White Egret wasn't afraid of Jiang Henshui? Then she had the guts to kill him. If she really had the intention to kill, he, Yu Xi, and Immortal Venerable Wu Yun would all die today.

Azure Phoenix also understood this point. She said, "Immortal Emperor White Egret, this blade… is gifted to you. How about letting us leave?"

The blade was a good blade, but Immortal Emperor White Egret had already taken it. It was impossible to get it back now.

It was better to leave first and wait for her father to return.

Jiang Han didn't speak, his face dark. Immortal Venerable Wu Yun and Yu Xi were angry inside, but they were helpless and didn't dare to say much.

Immortal Emperor White Egret gently stroked the Ethereal Void Blade in her hand. She chuckled and said, "The treasures of the world are for those who are virtuous. Since this blade has come into my hands, it means it has a connection with me. Since it has a connection with me, then this blade is mine. What is there to speak of gifting?"

"Good, good, good!"

Azure Phoenix was too lazy to argue, nodding and saying, "This blade is Immortal Emperor White Egret's. Can we… leave now?"

"Of course… not!"

Immortal Emperor White Egret smiled. This time, the smile wasn't so strange but rather a bit eerie.

She said, "You can all leave, but Jiang Han can't! Although I'm not afraid of Jiang Henshui, it's always good to have a hostage."

"Swish swish swish!"

Azure Phoenix, Jiang Han, Yu Xi, and Immortal Venerable Wu Yun's expressions changed drastically, but Immortal Emperor White Egret didn't say anything more, waving her hand and saying, "Capture him!"

"咻咻咻!"

Bai Jie and three Immortal Kings from White Egret Mountain immediately moved, flying towards Azure Phoenix and Jiang Han from several directions, ready to capture Jiang Han.

"Get out of the way!"

Azure Phoenix roared, and the giant sword Dharma Idol behind her materialized, ready to attack.

"Buzz~"

Just at that moment, a teleportation array on the central plaza of White Cloud Mountain suddenly lit up.

Bai Jie and the other four Immortal Kings glanced over, and their bodies all stopped in mid-air.

Because this teleportation array was connected to Azure Cloud Mountain!

As the light faded, three figures appeared.

In the middle was a refined middle-aged man in a green robe, on the left was a hunchbacked old man with a dragon-head crutch, and on the right was a green-haired youth.

This green-haired youth had a faint demonic aura, clearly not a human.

"Father!"

When Azure Phoenix saw the refined middle-aged man, tears welled up in her eyes as she cried out.

"Greetings, Immortal Emperor!"

Qing Yu and a group of Immortal Venerables, as well as the cultivators in Azure Phoenix's army, all knelt on one knee, their faces filled with excitement.

At such a crucial moment, Azure Cloud Immortal Emperor had actually come.

"Swish swish swish~"

Bai Jie and the others' faces turned pale. Azure Cloud Immortal Emperor was already very strong, the second-ranked Immortal Emperor among the human race in the Ancient God Star Region, second only to Luo Sheng Immortal Emperor.

Most importantly!

The two people beside Azure Cloud Immortal Emperor were both Immortal Emperors!

Immortal Emperor White Egret's differently colored eyes narrowed slightly, her gaze turning to the two Immortal Emperors.

A hint of doubt appeared on her face. She had never seen these two Immortal Emperors before!

Azure Cloud Immortal Emperor swept his gaze around, seeing the devastated palace, the corpses of Immortal Venerables, the giant sword phantom behind Azure Phoenix, and Bai Jie and the four Immortal Kings surrounding Azure Phoenix.

Most importantly, he heard the endless grievances hidden in Azure Phoenix's tearful cry.

His expression immediately turned cold, his gaze turning to Immortal Emperor White Egret as he asked, "White Egret, I need an explanation!"

"Huh?"

The hunchbacked old man with the dragon-head crutch beside Azure Cloud Immortal Emperor turned his gaze to Jiang Han.

A gleam appeared in his cloudy eyes, and his aged body trembled slightly. His lips quivered as he asked, "You're called… Jiang… Han?"

Jiang Han looked at the old man with some confusion, feeling that the old man was very unfamiliar. He replied, "Yes!"

"Chī lā~"

As soon as Jiang Han finished speaking, the hunchbacked old man suddenly swung the dragon-head crutch in his hand forward.

The ground beneath Jiang Han's feet suddenly exploded, and then countless vines surged out, instantly wrapping around his body and dragging him underground.

Jiang Han instantly disappeared into the ground…