Startled cries rang out as Long Chen’s eight stars turned dark. His battle armor lost its light.0

“Isn’t this the same ability as the Zenith Star Covering Art?” Long Chen murmured in surprise.0

Seeing Long Chen’s astral energy slowly fading, the higher-ups of the Starry River Palace looked happy. Qu Yingying had used a forbidden art, but it managed to pull the rug from under Long Chen. To them, he would definitely lose.0

Only Qu Liushang didn’t look happy. Instead, his expression darkened.0

This was a forbidden art exclusive for the Primal Chaos Astral Body—a move designed specially to kill nine star heirs. Against outsiders, it was nearly useless. 1

Qu Yingying had clearly grasped Qu Liushang’s thoughts and chosen this move...0