Chapter 1267: Star God's Underflow

"Huh?" Cai Zhi asked, her face full of surprise. "Why?"

"There's no 'why,' just teach him."

"But the Heavenly Wolf Hell God Manual is incredibly difficult to cultivate. The first sword technique he learned was the simplest one. The subsequent techniques are almost impossible to master without a foundation in Heavenly Wolf divine power. Even if he did manage to cultivate them, they would be mere forms without true power if not driven by Heavenly Wolf divine power." Cai Zhi spoke very seriously; after all, she was the one who understood the Heavenly Wolf Hell God Manual best in the world.

Jasmine remained unmoved. "I told you, just teach him."

"Hmm... but even if he really masters all of it, what then?" Cai Zhi was still confused. "The Heavenly Wolf Hell God Manual can absolutely not be taught to outsiders. If Father and the others find out, it will only bring a lot of trouble to Brother-in-Law."

"Times have changed. I have a way to handle this; you don't need to worry." After Jasmine finished speaking, her gaze suddenly shifted, fixing on the temple door, her eyes instantly becoming cold and distant.

"He's in the nearby Stardust Hall. Go there now; I'll send this old scoundrel away."

With a flicker of red, Jasmine vanished from Cai Zhi's sight.

"Oh..." Though filled with doubts, Cai Zhi obediently agreed.

In front of the Heaven Punishing Star God Temple, Xing Ling knelt on one knee. Before him stood two tall figures. Though their bodies emitted no profound energy fluctuations, they exuded an invisible pressure that made it impossible to meet their gaze directly.

The Star God Emperor, Xing Juekong.

The Primordial Star God, Tu Mi.

Xing Ling was completely tense, not moving a muscle. He knew well that the Star God Emperor never entered the Star God Temple, not because he didn't want to, but because he was always denied entry. His sudden arrival this time, moreover with the Primordial Star God, made the reason quite obvious.

With a flicker of red, Jasmine appeared before the temple. Facing the Star God Emperor, her eyes were icy cold, devoid of any emotion. "Old scoundrel, what are you doing here?" she said coldly.

The Star God Emperor was long accustomed to Jasmine's treatment. Without a hint of anger, he calmly stated, "I'm here to take Yun Che. I have some questions for him."

"Oh?" Jasmine's starry eyes narrowed slightly, and she let out a faint cold laugh. "Someone of humble origin, whose cultivation is barely at the Divine Spirit Realm, actually requires the dignified Star God Emperor himself to come and invite them. This is truly quite rare. When did a shameless old scoundrel like you, who lacks even the most basic humanity, become so approachable?"

Every word Jasmine uttered was laced with biting sarcasm. The Star God Emperor's expression remained unchanged, but his brow twitched slightly. The Primordial Star God, Tu Mi, sighed and said, "Your Highness, Yun Che is no ordinary young man. Our King..."

"You shut up!" Jasmine snapped, her cold rebuke abruptly silencing the Primordial Star God. Without even glancing at Tu Mi, she said coldly, "Heh, old scoundrel, you didn't consult me at all, yet you declared in front of the entire Eastern Divine Region that you were bringing Yun Che back for me to personally teach him the Star God Broken Shadow. While your presumption sickens me... you're quite lucky this time. This young man, Yun Che, is rather agreeable to me. As you wished, I've already begun teaching him the Star God Broken Shadow, and I will continue to teach him until he has fully mastered it!"

"But until then, no one is to disturb him! Are you satisfied with that!?"

Jasmine spoke the last sentence with extreme emphasis, laden with a strong warning.

The Star God Emperor frowned, his voice still devoid of emotion. "It is naturally best if you are willing to teach him personally. I merely have some questions to ask him. I will have him sent back within a day."

"A day?" Jasmine sneered. "I'll say it again: until he has fully mastered the Star God Broken Shadow, no one is to disturb him! Not even for a day, not even for a quarter of an hour!!"

With that, Jasmine flicked her red sleeve and turned away coldly.

"Stop!" The Star God Emperor's brows furrowed deeply. "This matter is extremely important; you cannot be so reckless! Bring Yun Che out immediately!"

"Then you can certainly try!" Jasmine did not turn back, but the surrounding air suddenly grew frigid, chilling to the bone.

The Primordial Star God, Tu Mi, reached out and held the Star God Emperor's arm, shaking his head slightly. Then he said in a calm voice, "It was our King's original intention for Your Highness to personally teach Yun Che the Star God Broken Shadow. It is naturally for the best that Your Highness values it so highly."

The Star God Emperor's expression shifted subtly, but in the end, he said nothing more.

"Oh, by the way, let me tell you something." Jasmine suddenly spoke in a cold voice. "I intend to betroth Cai Zhi to Yun Che. Do you understand?"

"What did you say!?" The Star God Emperor and the Primordial Star God exclaimed in shock simultaneously.

Jasmine's brow twitched slightly. She knew her words would surprise them, but the intensity of their reaction clearly exceeded her expectations.

The Star God Emperor took a step forward, his face full of indignation. Jasmine's sudden declaration was utterly shocking to him. "This is... utter nonsense!"

"What's wrong? You don't agree?" Jasmine asked, her brow cocked in a cold tone.

"Hmph, how could I possibly agree to such an absurd thing!" The Star God Emperor said in a deep voice. "Cai Zhi... betrothed to Yun Che? How could you even have such a ridiculous idea!"

"Old scoundrel, it seems you've misunderstood something," Jasmine sneered. "I am 'telling' you this, not asking for your opinion!"

"I am her father! Her major marriage matters should be decided entirely by me!"

"Her father?" Jasmine's starry eyes were filled with scorn. "Are... you... even... worthy?!"

The Star God Emperor's face froze. He choked for several full breaths before finally speaking, "Cai Zhi is not only my daughter but also a Star God under my command. Regardless, she must obey my orders! I absolutely forbid this matter!"

Jasmine crossed her arms, her eyes slightly narrowed, and she said softly, "This is quite strange. Although Yun Che is of humble origin, he is currently the most sought-after person in the entire God Realm, the 'Son of the Heavenly Way' in the Heavenly Mystery prophecy, and even has the so-called True God prophecy associated with him. The Dragon Emperor wants to adopt him as a foster son, the Heaven Emperor God Emperor wants to take him as a direct disciple, and the Brahma Heaven God Emperor is eager to marry Qianye Ying'er to him... and when I say I want to betroth Cai Zhi to him, your first reaction is such strong opposition?"

The Star God Emperor's expression changed slightly, but he quickly concealed it. "Yun Che's future is indeed limitless, and if he could be kept in the Star God Realm, it would naturally be a good thing. However, Cai Zhi is still young, far from the age of marriage. Moreover, she only recently inherited the Heavenly Wolf divine power, and her divine power has not yet fully integrated. How could she be distracted by such matters!"

"Furthermore, Cai Zhi is both a Star God and my daughter. Her lifelong marriage is a grand event for the entire Eastern Divine Region and must be handled with utmost caution. Although Yun Che possesses extraordinary talent, you know nothing about his background or character... How can you be so rash!"

The Primordial Star God's gaze subtly shifted... For someone of the Star God Emperor's stature, words should be as precious as gold. Yet, he had suddenly offered so many explanations, which was tantamount to revealing a slight "flaw."

Jasmine remained utterly unmoved, her eyes like cold blades, her voice low and slow. "Old scoundrel, I have already decided on this matter. Even if you have a thousand reasons, you cannot interfere! I will betroth Cai Zhi to Yun Che before the memorial tablets of my mother and aunt. There's no need for you to announce it to the world, no need for grand ceremonies or banquets, and certainly no need for your approval or presence, because you are not worthy! My telling you this specifically is already giving you immense face!"

"You..." The Star God Emperor's hair instantly stood on end, and he flew into a rage, but his arm was suddenly gripped tightly by a hand. The Primordial Star God stepped forward, smiling genially. "This matter is indeed very sudden, so it's no wonder our King is so agitated. However, upon closer thought, Your Highness's action is a rare and wonderful thing. Yun Che's Nine-Stage Lightning Tribulation body is unprecedented through the ages. And in terms of beauty, cultivation, and status among Eastern Region women, no one can compare to the Brahma Emperor Goddess; even she wished to marry Yun Che but could not. If Her Highness Cai Zhi can form a good marriage with Yun Che, it would naturally be a good thing for our Star God Realm."

The Star God Emperor's brow twitched significantly. He gave the Primordial Star God a deep look, and in the end, said nothing more.

"However, since even the Brahma Emperor Goddess was rejected by Yun Che, the greatest obstacle to Your Highness's wish might not be our King, but Yun Che himself."

"Hmph, you don't need to worry about that!" Jasmine said coldly. "Yun Che has already agreed!"

"…?" The Primordial Star God's face showed astonishment.

"Yun Che uses a heavy sword as his weapon, and the strongest heavy sword art in the world is the 'Heavenly Wolf Hell God Manual.' I told him that by marrying Cai Zhi, he would receive the 'Heavenly Wolf Hell God Manual' from her. How could he have any reason to refuse!"

The Star God Emperor's expression changed again, and when he spoke, it was a low growl. "The Heavenly Wolf Hell God Manual is a Heavenly Wolf divine art; how can it be taught to outsiders? This is utterly..."

"My third condition for cooperating with The Ceremony is that you forever keep your mouth shut about this matter!" Jasmine's gaze grew several degrees colder. "Old scoundrel, you'd best understand clearly that the initiative for The Ceremony is not in your hands, but in mine! If you dare to go back on your word, I have countless ways to turn your ambitions into dust forever!"

Before the Star God Emperor could even utter a single word in response, Jasmine's figure flickered, vanishing from before them with a fleeting cold breeze.

The Star God Temple doors remained tightly shut throughout, refusing entry to anyone... not even the Star God Emperor.

"Outrageous!" The Star God Emperor's face twitched, and his body trembled. In the entire world, only Jasmine could provoke such intense rage in him without allowing him to act on it.

"Xing Ling, you may withdraw. Not a single word of what was said just now is to be revealed," the Primordial Star God ordered.

Xing Ling remained silent and retreated into the distance.

"Alas," the Primordial Star God, Tu Mi, sighed softly, saying, "Our King, you are angered."

"Why did you not let this King stop this matter? You clearly know Cai Zhi..." The Star God Emperor's words trailed off, his chest rising and falling heavily.

"The Ceremony is approaching; we have waited for this day for far too long," the Primordial Star God said slowly. "This Ceremony concerns not only our King but also the future of the Star God Realm. It cannot tolerate even the slightest error."

"Now, there is less than a year remaining until The Ceremony, and all preparations are complete. The Brahma Heaven God Emperor's desire to marry his goddess daughter to Yun Che is already widely known in the God Realm. If you were to intensely oppose the betrothal of Her Highness Cai Zhi to Yun Che, it is highly likely to make Her Highness Jasmine suspicious. If she were to realize that the 'core' of The Ceremony is Her Highness Cai Zhi because of this, everything would be ruined."

"..." The Star God Emperor remained silent.

"In the face of The Ceremony, which concerns our King and the future of the Star God Realm, all other matters can be conceded. Any factor that could potentially cause an accident must absolutely not exist."

The Star God Emperor's chest heaved for over a dozen breaths before finally calming. He closed his eyes slightly and said in a low voice, "You are right. Everything outside of The Ceremony is a minor matter!"

Tu Mi nodded. "There is one more matter: the Heaven Poison Star God's divine power has returned to its place. It is time to begin searching for the next compatible person."

"Let's discuss that after The Ceremony."

The Star God Emperor turned around and, unexpectedly, no longer insisted on taking Yun Che away, departing immediately.

The Primordial Star God raised his head, gazing at the floating starlight above. In his ancient eyes, a divine light flickered, capable of piercing through the ages. "The Hour is approaching. If The Ceremony succeeds, our King will descend upon the world as a god, unparalleled. The Star God Realm will also become a shining star, looking down upon all realms."

"That day, at last, is coming..."