The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 342: Deadly Situation [10,000 Words] (Part 2) - Novel Cool

Chapter 342: Deadly Situation [10,000 Words] (Part 2)

Chapter 342: Deadly Situation [10,000 Words] (Part 2)

The opportunity passed, and it was over. He recovered...

Starry's killing intent diminished by at least half.

'So I thought of suppressing my cultivation and waiting another three years to participate in the Incubation to Immortality Plan.

Star-less, the Starlight Commander, grimly smiled and said, "Who would've thought that the sect would face such a calamity? The deputy leader rebelled and was killed, and all those associated with him were wiped out."

"I managed to survive because I wasn't at the main headquarters, and surprisingly, due to my low cultivation, I was spared."

"I survived, but... I was still branded as the deputy leader."

"In this lifetime, within the Yi Xin Jiao, there's almost no chance for me to turn things around. Because I was cultivated by the deputy leader himself!"

The Starlight Commander's face turned grim, and he bitterly smiled, "Now you think I'm the Night Demon... I'm thrilled, but also heartbroken... If I were the Night Demon, how wonderful it would be!"

He sighed heavily, expressing his frustration.

Star-less, feeling heavy-hearted, sighed, "So, your experience was like this."

He furrowed his brows, deep in thought.

Although he still had doubts and was about to say, 'I'll hear your excuses,' these words kept coming to mind. However, the thought that 'Starlight is the Night Demon' had unknowingly faded away by nine-tenths.

This was because the Starlight Commander's words were all verifiable.

No wonder he had changed his address earlier, expressing his subtle allegiance. It turned out he wanted to ensure his own safety.

"No, it's still not right."

Star-less' eyes regained their sharpness, "How can you have Ren Zhongyuan's mark on you and still be the commander of Baiyunzhou's branch, and even achieve such success?"

The Starlight Commander bitterly smiled, "It seems the investigation into Baiyunzhou's branch wasn't thorough enough, Star-less."

"Oh? How so?"

Star-less frowned.

"After the Incubation to Immortality Plan ended, I flattered and pleaded, trying every means to survive. But Baiyunzhou was truly lacking in capable individuals, so I barely managed to scrape by."

The Starlight Commander spoke with bitterness, "At that time, all of Baiyunzhou, aside from a few low-level money-making shops, had only me."

"All the Yi Xin Jiao's forces and other sect powers were eradicated. It was a clean sweep, leaving a vacuum for the Only Righteous Sect."

"My appointment as the commander came before the headquarters' branch assessment."

"In other words, I wasn't appointed as the commander to expand the territory after the headquarters' assessment. Instead, I became the commander about half a month earlier."

The Starlight Commander explained.

"Hmm? What happened?" Star-less was clearly unaware of this detail and immediately became alert. This was verifiable information, leaving no room for fabrication.

"At the time, they said they were conveying the order to appoint me as the commander of Baiyunzhou's branch. There was a strict order to re-establish the Yi Xin Jiao's Baiyunzhou branch!"

The Starlight Commander chuckled, "But Star-less, do you know that at the time, I was the only one here? Not a single person from the sect was sent to support me. Up until now, I've been alone."

Star-less was stunned, "Is that so?"

The Starlight Commander bitterly smiled, speechless.

He spread his hands, his face filled with bitterness.

Star-less was genuinely surprised this time.

He never expected the Yin Shengong to be so ruthless.

But he believed it to be true because... anyone could be asked, and he wouldn't dare use such an easily exposed lie to deceive him.

"Just a few days ago, in preparation for the headquarters' inspection, the leader himself came for an early inspection."

The Starlight Commander spoke expressionlessly, "Before leaving, the leader asked me a question."

Star-less asked, "What did he say?"

"The leader asked me solemnly if I was willing to take up a position elsewhere after the inspection."

The Starlight Commander bitterly smiled.

Star-less slammed the table, "The Yin Shengong is going too far! All this hard work..."

He stood up, hands behind his back, gazing at the vast and grand branch, already approved by the headquarters.

Thinking about the person who had single-handedly created all this, who was about to be transferred, allowing others to reap the benefits, a surge of resentment rose within him.

Taking a deep breath, he said, "And how did you respond?"

"This subordinate is willing," the Starlight Commander replied expressionlessly.

Star-less sighed heavily.

But considering the Starlight Commander's situation, it seemed that aside from these four words, nothing else could be said.

The Starlight Commander's eyes were lifeless, and he spoke softly, "Star-less, if you believe I'm the Night Demon, then you should know... about two months ago, I casually asked if the Night Demon was still in Baiyunzhou."

"That very night, the Night Demon found the branch. I wasn't there, and he killed ten escort leaders from the headquarters' families. He then cut open their vital energy fields and heads to examine his sword skills."

"Before leaving, he said... this was his way of clearing the path for me, so I shouldn't thank him."

"I, who had worked so hard to develop the pride and resentment in his voice. "The effort I put into building the branch, ten capable individuals, and they were from the headquarters' families. He killed them without a second thought! He treated my hard work as nothing. He trampled on the authority I established in front of my subordinates. He treated my efforts as if they were nothing!"

The Starlight Commander's expression was one of extreme frustration, his fists clenched tightly.

His veins popped out.

His eyes seemed ready to burst from their sockets, filled with anger, but after a long while, he exhaled and slowly unclenched his fists, speaking with suppressed anger, "Star-less, forgive me, I lost control."

Star-less nodded sympathetically and sighed, "Starlight, you've indeed been through a lot."

He took out the communication jade, connected with the Five Spirit Toad, and said something.

Instantly, one of the five managers who accompanied him appeared like ghosts in the pavilion.

Star-less said indifferently, "Investigate when the Starlight Commander assumed his post in Baiyunzhou, the initial situation, and how the branch started."

"Yes."

The man immediately turned and disappeared with a whoosh.

Starless turned around and looked at the Starlight Commander, taking a deep breath and saying, "The story is fascinating, the circumstances are intricate, and the encounters are indeed pitiable. I must say, I still believe that you are not the Night Demon."

The Starlight Commander let out a bitter laugh and said self-deprecatingly, "Actually, it doesn't matter if I'm mistaken for the Night Demon by you. Because for me, it means more resources. The Night Demon is far more valuable than Starlight."

Starless laughed heartily, "You're thinking too beautifully. It's not necessarily true. I originally thought that the two of you were too similar, but now it seems... it's probably not the case."

The Starlight Commander gritted his teeth and said, "Actually, I have a guess."

"What guess?" Starless asked.

"This..." The Starlight Commander struggled to say, "I... I suspect that if there comes a day when the Night Demon must die, then... will the Sect Master sacrifice me as a scapegoat?"

After saying this, he breathed heavily and lowered his head.

Starless's eyes narrowed.

Obviously, this matter, when heard now, is highly likely!

Starless thought for a moment and smiled, "But now, at least I know. Since I know, the Yin Shengong won't use you as a scapegoat again. Do you believe it?"

"I believe it!" The Starlight Commander said gratefully, "Thank you, Starless."

Starless smiled and said, "Actually, it's better that you're not the Night Demon. And it's even better that you didn't participate in the Incubation to Immortality Plan."

"What do you mean by that?"

The Starlight Commander stared with bewildered eyes.

Starless didn't explain but laughed, "You've been saying that your fate is bad. But in my opinion, your fate is extremely good, too good."

The Starlight Commander was displeased, though he didn't dare to show it, but his face turned a little ugly, a look of 'having a wound suddenly exposed', and he said coldly, "Starless, you're just joking."

Starless looked at his dissatisfied expression and burst into laughter, saying, "I say your fate is good, and you don't believe it. How does your cultivation compare to the Night Demon?"

"Not as good," the Starlight Commander breathed and muttered.

"Can he kill you?" Starless asked with a smile.

"He can," the Starlight Commander said, his face darkening.

"Then that's right, isn't it?"

Starless said, "During the Incubation to Immortality Plan, Yin Shengong had already discovered Ren Zhongyuan's conspiracy. And among those who entered from Yi Xin Jiao, most of them probably died at the hands of the Night Demon."

"If you had entered at that time and encountered the Night Demon, wouldn't you have been doomed? Look at the others from Yi Xin Jiao who entered, are there any who came out alive? So compared to them, isn't your injury this time worth it? Your fate is very good!"

"So when I say your fate is good, what's the problem?"

"Let's say you entered and came out alive, do you think the Sect Master would have allowed you to live until now?"

Starless chuckled, "Starlight, your fate is good!"

The Starlight Commander's face was filled with bewilderment, a mix of bitterness and relief.

After half a day, he scratched his head and said, "I... I've never really thought about the word 'good fate' before. But after what you said today, Starless, I... my feelings are complicated. Could it be that I... er, I really do have a good fate?"

As he said the words 'good fate', his face twisted even more, "Damn... to be this unlucky, and yet it's considered good fate, this... this..."

Seeing his conflicted expression, Starless couldn't help but laugh heartily, "Do you understand now? Starlight! Whether your luck is good or bad, your fate is good or bad, don't compare yourself to the living, you should compare yourself to the dead."

The Starlight Commander's face twisted.

Your words make so much sense.

I was left speechless.

Starless started preparing tea again and invited the Starlight Commander to have some, sighing, "Starlight, I must say, the branch you've established is quite impressive."

"It's all luck."

The Starlight Commander said, "I was backed into a corner. Starless, if I didn't fight for my life, not only would the branch not exist, but my life would be in danger too. So in the beginning, I used a lot of extreme measures."

Starless understood this very well, "So what? As long as it works, even if you throw in more lives, it doesn't matter."

The Starlight Commander's face was covered in sweat, "I dare not, I dare not, just with these, I'm worried about when I'll be knocked out and have my head chopped off..."

Starless laughed heartily, feeling very cheerful.

Just then, the shopkeeper who had left earlier returned and handed over a stack of papers.

He then immediately retreated.

Starless took the papers and placed them in front of him, carefully examining each word, pondering.

The papers were very detailed, from the Starlight Commander's single-handed establishment of the branch with a few old and weak people he had gathered from various shops, to intimidating Qiao Yishu and suppressing Liu Hanshan... everything was recorded.

Below were also the testimonies of Zhao Wu Shang and the others.

They all spoke in unison.

To prove the Starlight Commander's cruelty.

It was all clearly documented.

Starless read and laughed heartily, unable to contain his joy.

The Starlight Commander's face twisted, his lips moving slightly, silently cursing, obviously cursing Zhao Wu Shang and the others for their loose tongues...

Starless laughed and patted his thigh, "Starlight, you're indeed a remarkable person. I want to see your shameless and reckless behavior too."

The Starlight Commander forced a smile, "I dare not, I dare not... facing a great figure like Starless, I can only show respect."

Starless shook his head and smiled while reading, but his smile soon faded, "This doesn't make sense. When Yin Shengong assigned this task to you, they had ill intentions. How come they later helped you bluff?"

Starlight Commander was at a loss for words, his bitter smile intensifying, "Starless... Time... Back then, the headquarters had already issued the assessment tasks for the branches. This is a major event related to the promotion of Yi Xin Jiao."

Starless felt a little embarrassed. The people from the headquarters had already arrived, so the task must have started long ago. He really was a bit stupid.

So, he laughed heartily and said, "You keep mentioning a big shot. Then, do you know who I am?"

The Starlight Commander was stunned.

"Do you know my background?" Starless asked with a smirk.

"I... I don't know."

The Starlight Commander looked embarrassed.

"Then why did you say I'm a big shot? Just because a few people called me Starless?"

Starless smiled and asked.

"Not entirely."

The Starlight Commander paused for a moment, then said, "Because of your demeanor."

"Demeanor?"

Starless frowned.

"Yes."

The Starlight Commander smiled and said, "Starless' demeanor is unparalleled among all the people I've met. Unattainable, composed, graceful, with the universe in your hands and the wind and clouds in your heart."

"Unparalleled..."

Starless smiled and asked, "Including Yan Beihan?"

The Starlight Commander laughed and said, "I haven't met Elder Yan, so I can't comment."

Starless laughed and said, "Haven't met her? Hmm... Have you seen Heaven Yin or Night Cloud?"

In the midst of his laughter, Starless suddenly shook his hand, and a cold light flashed by.

The Starlight Commander only felt a chill in his chest, and he didn't even have time to react.

Then, he felt a sharp pain in his chest.

When he looked down, he saw a sword had pierced through his right chest and out the back!

He could even feel the sword tip flashing with blood behind him.

In the midst of their harmonious conversation, Starless had suddenly and unexpectedly struck without warning.

The Starlight Commander held onto the table, supporting his body, as he watched the blood flow out. Then, he raised his head to look at Starless, his eyes filled with endless confusion, and muttered, "What... what's going on?"

Starless stared intently at his eyes.

Seeing that there was only confusion in his eyes, without any hint of hatred or despair,

Starless held the sword hilt, his eyes focused on the place where the long sword had pierced, and said indifferently, "You don't hate me?"

The Starlight Commander, as if he didn't feel the sword in his body, also smiled faintly and said, "Why hate?"

"Now that I've killed you, you don't hate me?" Starless asked.

"What's there to hate?"

The Starlight Commander smiled and said, "With Starless' identity, status, cultivation, and skills, if you want to kill me, how could I possibly avenge myself? How could I possibly escape?"

Starless smiled and asked, "Do you have any attachments to this world?"

"Yes, I do."

The Starlight Commander laughed, "Many, many."

"Hahaha..."

Starless laughed heartily. As he laughed, his hand holding the sword hilt suddenly twisted forcefully.

The bright sword blade turned within the Starlight Commander's chest, causing more damage and intense pain. The Starlight Commander's body trembled.

Streams of blood flowed from the corners of his mouth.

But he remained seated, not moving a muscle.

"Does it hurt?" Starless asked with a hint of pity.

"It hurts."

"Do you want a quick end? Beg me." A strange expression flashed in Starless' eyes.

"I won't beg."

The Starlight Commander's blood continued to flow, and he smiled, saying, "It's over... there's no chance left."

"What chance?" Starless asked.

"The chance to live." The Starlight Commander frowned, enduring the pain with all his might.

"You still want to live?" Starless laughed.

"I do. At least, I can take one more look... at this world."

The Starlight Commander's brows furrowed, and a fleeting smile of relief flashed in his eyes, but his face showed a hint of relief.

The smile grew wider.

He thought of Lao Zuo and the others.

Lao Zuo and the others probably didn't suffer as much as he did, right?

He laughed happily.

The extreme physical pain seemed to gradually soothe the wounds in his heart.

The joyful smile caught Starless' curiosity. He tilted his head and looked at the Starlight Commander with confusion, asking, "You're about to die, and you're so happy?"

"Happy!"

"Really happy?"

"Really happy."

"Why?"

"Because... of the pain."

The Starlight Commander laughed, his mouth stained with blood from his shattered internal organs, and he stared at Starless, saying, "It's... not painful enough. Give me more!"

Starless frowned, looking at him with a puzzled expression, "Not painful enough?"

"Not enough."

The Starlight Commander grinned, revealing his bloodstained teeth, a mix of red and white, looking particularly hideous. He chuckled, "This pain... is still not enough."

"Then I'll grant your wish. I love tormenting people."

Starless smiled cruelly, twisted his wrist, and the bright sword blade slowly rotated in the Starlight Commander's flesh, cutting through his body. The sound of bones being cut could be heard, and he frowned, asking, "How about this? Is it enough?"

The Starlight Commander chuckled, his eyes fixed on Starless, and said, "Not enough!"

"How about this?" Starless' sword rotated again in the flesh, and he released his spiritual energy, shooting out thousands of needle-like sword qi, wreaking havoc within the Starlight Commander's body.

"So... refreshing!"

The Starlight Commander exclaimed with relief, "So refreshing! Lao Zuo, brothers, do you see? The person who killed you is now being tormented like this! Are you feeling better? Are you satisfied?"

"Hahahaha..."

The Starlight Commander laughed maniacally, feeling the hellish pain of a thousand cuts in his chest, but he was happier than ever, filled with a liberating excitement, as if he had gone mad, "You, give me more! Don't hold back!"

...

(End of Chapter)

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