Chapter 1331: Blood Sacrifice Plot

In the Eastern Divine Region, within the Star God Realm.

Under the Star Soul Barrier, the vast Star God Realm had become completely isolated, with no entry or exit.

The atmosphere in the Star God Realm had been unprecedentedly heavy these past few days. Although everyone knew that something major was happening in Star God City, no one knew what it was.

Moreover, the Star Soul Barriers were not just the two visible to outsiders…There were four of them!

Besides the two encompassing the Star God Realm and Star God City, there were two other smaller barriers. One enveloped dozens of seated figures, while the smallest one contained only the petite figure of a young girl.

Jasmine!Her red hair flowed freely, and her red robe highlighted her fair complexion, which was flawlessly cold yet exuded a hint of enchanting allure.She sat quietly within the barrier, her face showing only indifference.

This day had finally arrived.

Within another barrier were forty-six figures, any one of whom was a person whose mere word could shake the entire Eastern Divine Region.

They included nine of the twelve Star Gods of the Star God Realm – all except the tragically deceased Xiluo, Jasmine, and Caizhi – along with all thirty-seven elders!

Each of these forty-six individuals possessed the cultivation of a Divine Master, making every one of them a supreme existence in the Eastern Divine Region. They were the true cornerstone of the Star God Realm; their demise would be tantamount to the realm's destruction.

Beyond these individuals, three thousand Star Guards of Star God City were also gathered, steadfastly guarding the sides of the barrier.

While their identity was that of guards, they were the highest-ranking guards under heaven. Any single one of the three thousand Star Guards held a status no less than that of a Great Realm King from a middle star realm! Their strength was equally formidable, as one had to become a Divine Sovereign to qualify as a Star Guard!

To consider the Star Guards as mere ordinary guards would undoubtedly be the greatest joke in the Eastern Divine Region.

All the Star Gods, thirty-six elders, and three thousand Star Guards… this was the most powerful and core strength of the Star God Realm, the very foundation upon which it had proudly stood in the Eastern Divine Region for hundreds of thousands of years. Now, all were gathered here – a sight exceedingly rare even in the entire history of the Star God Realm, clearly indicating a momentous event was underway.

An event that, in their eyes, concerned the future of the Star God Realm.

Within the barrier, the Star God Emperor sat at the center, surrounded by the other eight Star Gods and thirty-seven elders, who formed a circle around him like stars orbiting the moon.

The scene was immense, yet the world was profoundly quiet and solemn. Then, at a certain moment, the light between heaven and earth subtly brightened by a fraction, and the Star Gods, who had been meditating with closed eyes for a long time, simultaneously opened them.

“The Star Ripple has appeared,” said Heavenly Origin Star God Tu Mi. “My King, the time has come. The 'God Sealing Ritual' should now commence.”

A single sentence made all the Star Gods, elders, and Star Guards turn their heads, their blood stirring. With the activation of the Star Soul Barrier, these three thousand Star Guards had also come to know what this ritual was and what it implied. They understood that the 'God Sealing' mentioned by the Heavenly Origin Star God was by no means a worldly, commendatory 'sealing of godhood,' but a genuine transcendence into divinity.

The Star God Emperor's profound energy had already reached the limits of human potential... a limit no human had ever been able to break. Thus, if the fusion of Star God powers could truly bring about a qualitative change and break through the boundaries… beyond those boundaries, it would most likely be the legendary True God's Path.

Even if he merely touched upon it, the Star God Emperor could become the supreme ruler of the world, surpassing all living beings, and the Star God Realm would undoubtedly reach an unprecedented height.

The Star God Emperor opened his eyes and looked at Jasmine within the other barrier. He let out a soft sigh and said, “Jasmine, I know you hate me to the bone, and you have every right to. After the ritual, regardless of the outcome, the Star God Realm will forever remember your sacrifice, and I will be proud of you for the rest of my life.”

Jasmine’s eyes slightly opened, reflecting cold, blood-red pupils. “The Star God Realm will forever remember my sacrifice? Heh… Old scoundrel, sacrificing your own biological daughter to fulfill your ambitions – such a despicable and ugly act, will you truly have the face to let it be recorded?”

Her cold words caused most of the Star Guards and many Star God elders to show awkward expressions.

The Star God Emperor's expression remained undisturbed. “From the moment I ascended to the throne of Star God Emperor, I no longer belonged to myself. Everything I think, everything I desire, and everything I do must prioritize the Star God Realm. Since I am the Star God Emperor, I am no longer fit to be a father.”

“Now, the Moon God Realm watches us covetously, the Brahma Monarch God Realm is ambitious, and strange rifts have appeared in the east of the Chaos, potentially erupting into unknown crises at any moment. If sacrificing one person can elevate the Star God Realm to a higher level, ensuring no one dares to bully us, then I would not hesitate, even if it were my own children. And you, as…”

“Shut up!” Before he could finish, Jasmine sharply retorted. Her gaze flickered, revealing an utterly disdainful sneer. “Now I understand what it means to be a hypocrite who tries to build a monument of virtue while doing something shameful. Old scoundrel, save your high-sounding words. I’m afraid if you keep talking like that, you’ll even move yourself to tears!”

Jasmine raised her hand within the barrier, pointing directly at the Star God Emperor. “I don’t want to hear any more of your nonsense; every word makes me sick. You had better remember clearly what you promised me: Caizhi must not suffer the slightest harm in the future, and what happens today must be kept secret for as long as possible. Otherwise, even if I become a ghost, I will never let you go!”

“Sigh…” Cursed with such vicious words by his own daughter, the Star God Emperor let out a long sigh. “Rest assured, this kind of ritual can only be performed once in a lifetime. Although I am unworthy to be a father… even if it’s to compensate for my debt to you, I will treat Caizhi well her entire life. Even if she hates me as you do after knowing everything, I will never let anyone harm a single strand of her hair.”

“Furthermore…” The Star God Emperor smiled, a seemingly proud smile. “Caizhi’s compatibility with the Heavenly Wolf Divine Power surpasses even Xisu’s. In the future, I fear no one in the world will be able to bully her.”

“My King,” Heavenly Origin Star God Tu Mi said, “Every moment the Star Soul Barrier remains active incurs immense consumption. Since the Star Ripple has appeared, let us begin soon.”

In ancient times, the power of the Star Gods originated from the boundless power of the stars. Although, after being passed down to humans, the level of Star God power could not be compared to that of the true Star Gods of the Gods’ Era, its essence was nonetheless preserved.

And the day of the Star Ripple was the day when the stellar radiance and primordial star power were at their strongest in a century, making it also the time when Star God power was most potent, and naturally, the moment with the highest success rate for the “ritual.”

The Star God Emperor nodded slightly. His gaze met that of Heavenly Origin Star God Tu Mi, and a strange glint simultaneously flashed in both their eyes.

Zheng…Centered on the Star God Emperor’s location, a colossal profound formation illuminated. Following the Star God Emperor’s gesture, the barrier surrounding Jasmine suddenly changed, transforming from a Star Soul Barrier… The profound energy of the nine Star Gods and thirty-seven elders intertwined and merged, and an enormous, boundless pressure descended, firmly suppressing Jasmine.

Jasmine’s body abruptly sank. Powerful as she was, she was utterly powerless against this immense pressure; not only could she not use her profound energy, but even moving her body became exceptionally difficult. The barrier sealing her was no longer a mere Star Soul Barrier, and even as a Star God, she could no longer escape.

However, she showed no panic, merely closing her eyes coldly.Only her eyelashes trembled incessantly.

*Yun Che, without me, you still have Caizhi. Remember your promises to me, and your promises to Caizhi… never forget them.**Caizhi, without me, you still have Yun Che. You must care for him, protect him, and never let your heart truly fall into the abyss…*

“Sister… Sister!!”As the silent thoughts passed through her mind, a frantic, urgent cry suddenly rang out… Jasmine’s eyes snapped open, for it was clearly Caizhi’s voice.

All the Star Gods, elders, and Star Guards instantly turned their heads, their faces showing shock.

A delicate, colorful figure descended from the sky. Caizhi had arrived. She immediately saw the astonishing and unbelievable formation below, as well as Jasmine within her separate barrier.

“Sister!!”Caizhi plunged down forcefully. Seeing this, the Star God Emperor let out a long sigh, his voice weak as he said, “Don’t stop her.”

Bang!!Caizhi’s body slammed hard against the barrier, unable to pass through. She pressed against the barrier, frantically shouting, “Sister, what’s going on? What are you doing? Tell me… hurry and tell me!!”

“Caizhi…” Jasmine was caught off guard and couldn’t explain. Her expression was pained, and then she abruptly turned towards the Star God Emperor, “Old scoundrel! You… you actually…”

The Star God Emperor shook his head and sighed, “I had already found a good enough reason to send her away, but I didn’t expect her to return so suddenly… Caizhi is intelligent and shares a deep bond with you as sisters. Perhaps she sensed something, sigh.”

Another sigh, filled with profound helplessness.

Caizhi turned around, her face terrifyingly pale under immense fear and unease. “You… what are you doing to Sister? Let Sister go, let Sister go!!”

“Caizhi, this matter is hard to explain in a few words,” the Star God Emperor said. “Never mind, perhaps this is fate as well. Go on, have a good talk with Jasmine for a while.”

As he spoke, his hand gesture subtly changed.

The barrier’s light vanished, reverting to a normal Star Soul Barrier. Caizhi, who had been pressing against the barrier with all her might, suddenly surged forward as the barrier changed, tumbling into Jasmine’s arms. Before she could even stand, she had already embraced Jasmine, asking in a panicked voice, “Sister, what’s going on? Tell me quickly! Are they going to…”

Zheng—An exceptionally jarring clang suddenly echoed. The recently restored barrier transformed once more, and the terrifying pressure from the nine Star Gods, thirty-seven elders, and countless divine jades descended, firmly suppressing both Jasmine and Caizhi.

Jasmine froze, her face abruptly changing. An immense wave of unease and terror surged in her heart. “Old scoundrel! What are you doing?! Let Caizhi out, quickly!!”

All the Star Gods, elders, and Star Guards were likewise stunned, not understanding what was happening. Only the Star God Emperor and Heavenly Origin Star God Tu Mi had strange lights glinting in their eyes. Heavenly Origin Star God Tu Mi exhaled lightly and said, “Thus, all the elements for the ‘ritual’ are complete. My King’s God Sealing Ritual can finally begin.”

The atmosphere in Star God City subtly changed. All the Star Guards exchanged bewildered glances. Within the barrier, listening to Heavenly Origin Star God’s words, Jasmine’s vision suddenly darkened. The fear and unease in her heart erupted like a thousand peals of thunder, and all the blood in her body rushed wildly to her head in an instant…

“Old… scoundrel… you… you!!!”These few words carried the deepest possible pain and hatred… She suddenly realized something.

Caizhi clung to Jasmine, almost unable to move under the suppression, her deathly pale face filled with terror and bewilderment.

“My King, what is going on?” Heavenly Gang Star God Shen Hu frowned and asked.

The gazes of the other Star Gods and elders also turned to the Star God Emperor. The current situation was completely different from what they knew and expected.

“Heh heh,” Heavenly Origin Star God Tu Mi smiled faintly and said, “My King, allow this old man to explain this matter. The power of the ritual originates from all of you, and the two Princesses are also sacrificing themselves for the future of the Star God Realm. They all have the right to know everything.”

“…” The Star God Emperor nodded slightly.

Heavenly Origin Star God Tu Mi did not look towards Jasmine, knowing that her gaze would be one of wishing to grind him to dust. He calmly recounted, “As you all know, the power of the Great Ancestor Star God originated from the Star God bloodline and the ‘Star God Divine Tome’ left behind from the Gods’ Era. Within that Star God Divine Tome, one page was sealed – a seal left by a True God, which could not be broken by mortal power. Consequently, the contents of that page had always remained unreadable.”

“However, even the strongest seals would gradually loosen with the passage of time. And in My King’s generation, the seal was finally broken. The sealed page of the Divine Tome recorded the blood sacrifice art for fusing Star God powers.”

That page was sealed, clearly because this blood sacrifice art was too cruel, violating the laws of heaven and human ethics. It was not meant to be known or used by later generations… Of course, Heavenly Origin Star God would not mention this.

“The blood sacrifice art records that Star God power can be fused with Star God power through this art, causing a qualitative change in Star God power. To achieve this fusion, the sacrificing Star God and the sacrificed Star God must be direct blood relatives within two generations, meaning biological parents, siblings, or biological children. Furthermore…”

“If the sacrificer is one Star God, success will result in an amplification of their own power. However, to achieve the ‘qualitative change’ that breaks through boundaries, the sacrificer…Requires two Star Gods!!”

“What!?” All the Star Gods and elders’ expressions subtly changed. As supremely powerful Divine Masters, how could they not understand by this point?

Crack… crack… crack… Jasmine gnashed her teeth, her entire body trembling. Caizhi was completely stunned, as if plunged into a nightmare.

“To have three direct blood relatives within two generations become Star Gods has never happened in the history of the Star God Realm; therefore, My King had no such thoughts at that time. Later, when Princess Xisu inherited the Heavenly Wolf Divine Power, My King never considered fusing Princess Xisu’s divine power, as a mere power amplification was certainly not worth two Star God powers.”

“However, one day more than twenty years ago, the long-dormant Heavenly Slaughter Divine Power suddenly resonated with Princess Jasmine, signifying that Princess Jasmine was qualified to inherit the Heavenly Slaughter Divine Power and become the Heavenly Slaughter Star God. Thus, My King had two children who became Star Gods.”

Heavenly Origin Star God Tu Mi looked up and sighed, continuing, “If the Star God divine powers of both Princess Xisu and Princess Jasmine could be fused, My King would then have the possibility of touching upon the True God’s Path. From then on, he could replace the Dragon Monarch, become the supreme ruler of heaven and earth, and no one would dare to bully us again.”

“This was a heaven-sent opportunity! A grace bestowed upon My King, and also upon our Star God Realm!”

“However, this matter could not be accomplished by My King’s will alone. If Princess Xisu and Princess Jasmine were unwilling, it would be difficult to proceed. If My King insisted, the two princesses would surely resist, and might even leave the Star God Realm forever. If it were carried out in secret, the mere vast preparations would make it extremely easy for Princess Xisu to detect.”

“Therefore, this old man advised My King to temporarily conceal the fact that the Heavenly Slaughter Divine Power had resonated with Princess Jasmine. Then, we would do the opposite: let Princess Xisu actively learn about the existence of the ‘blood sacrifice art’ herself.”