Chapter 852: 262: Charging into Titan Star

So they helped Amine find Zhang Lingfeng. Originally thought that after accomplishing this significant task, they could earn the Shen Family’s appreciation. However, the Shen Family destroyed Amine from afar while ignoring him, leaving him to face punishment from the Alliance, demoted from an Upper Alliance inspector to an Interstellar Transfer Station guard.

The differences in identity, status, and resource treatment were substantial.

At this moment, upon hearing from Duan Shumo about the mastermind becoming a Soul Master, Ao Boxuan couldn’t help but grow anxious. Given Zhang Lingfeng’s extraordinary talent, the Shen Family would undoubtedly spare no effort in pulling him into the Shen Country Star Realm, perhaps even making him a core member of the Shen Family.

What should he do in the future?

"What do you want me to do?"

Ao Boxuan asked.

"Help the Shen Family eradicate future threats by using the Destruction Law to eliminate Zhang Lingfeng."

Duan Shumo replied.

"I can’t do that."

Ao Boxuan shook his head.

"Zhang Lingfeng is the Alliance Saint Son. Even if my identity had remained unchanged, if I inexplicably killed him, the Alliance would not let it slide. Even if the Shen Family could protect me, I still wouldn’t be unscathed.

Besides, if Zhang Lingfeng truly is a Soul Master, the Shen Family would not think of eliminating him but rather recruiting him. If the Shen Family also blames me, then I would be in a very difficult position."

Ao Boxuan sneered.

"The Shen Family will not recruit Zhang Lingfeng, because Zhang Lingfeng is stubbornly intent on breaking the Black Water Star Realm Law. If you can help the Shen Family get rid of Zhang Lingfeng, the Shen Family will certainly not wrong you. My Duan Family can also vouch for you and help you enter the core of the Shen Family. At that time, even if the Alliance wants to hold you accountable, with the Shen Family’s protection, what can they do to you?"

Duan Shumo enticed.

"Ha ha, Young Master Duan thinks too simply of me. You are eager to have me destroy Zhang Lingfeng not only for the sake of the Shen Family, but also to maintain your title as the number one genius. Only your Duan Family knows how much resource support this aura has brought you over the years.

Once Zhang Lingfeng breaks the record you set, even if the Shen Family wants to kill him, the Upper Alliance will not turn a blind eye."

Ao Boxuan sneered.

"You only got it half right, the Shen Family can offer me much more than the Alliance."

Even after being exposed, Duan Shumo did not feel embarrassed.

"But what can they offer me? Right now, I can’t see any benefit. They even ignored my demotion. Besides, if I’m not mistaken, Tian Shui has definitely contacted the Upper Alliance to report Zhang Lingfeng becoming a Soul Master. At this moment, the Upper Alliance must be selecting inspectors to enter the Black Water Star Domain for an on-the-ground investigation regarding Zhang Lingfeng.

So if Zhang Lingfeng is a Soul Master, you should inform the Shen Family first, instead of worrying about Zhang Lingfeng being recruited by the Shen Family and replacing you in the future, and instead, incite me to risk everything to kill Zhang Lingfeng."

Ao Boxuan snorted coldly.

Duan Shumo’s expression was extremely unpleasant.

"What will it take for you to help me?"

Duan Shumo asked helplessly.

"Let me see the Divine Secret Skill of your Duan Family."

Ao Boxuan said.

He had mastered the Destruction Law and only needed a divine power to achieve Nascent Soul Divinity Transformation, shed the constraints of Basic Star Realm power, and enter Intermediate Star Realm cultivation. Even if not heavily utilized by the Shen Family or unable to join this organization, he could access the Third Major Cultivation System secret technique and secure his footing in the Intermediate Star Realm.

"Wishful thinking!"

Duan Shumo said angrily.

"Hmph!"

Ao Boxuan was outraged.

The Destruction Law surged, enveloping Duan Shumo aggressively. Duan Shumo’s expression was grave, and he felt a bit fearful, suddenly realizing that Ao Boxuan was, after all, a member of the Upper Alliance and someone who had mastered the Destruction Law.

Even the Master Tian Shui on Titan Star was wary of Ao Boxuan. Although he was still the most gifted talent in the Basic Star Realm, he only possessed Golden Core cultivation and found it hard to compete against Ao Boxuan in a short time, even if he comprehended the Dao Seed.

Only by mastering the Duan Family’s Divine Secret Skill could he be a worthy adversary.

"If Young Master Duan is unwilling, then it’s fine. I, Ao, won’t force anyone."

Ao Boxuan dispelled the fluctuations of the Destruction Law.

However, regardless, Duan Shumo’s current identity and status outweighed Zhang Lingfeng publicly, and Duan Shumo had the support of the Duan Family.

The Duan Family’s presence could make the Shen Family forgo leaving the Law in the Vortex Star Domain; killing Duan Shumo wouldn’t benefit him in any way.

"If you can destroy Zhang Lingfeng, my Duan Family can help you restore your original identity and provide you with an inexhaustible supply of spirit stones."

Duan Shumo said.

Ao Boxuan was too lazy to respond.

If he destroyed Zhang Lingfeng himself, how could he return to his original position?

No matter how many spirit stones he had, he couldn’t enjoy them. The only thing that could tempt him was the Divine Secret Skill that would help him achieve Nascent Soul Divinity Transformation.

Otherwise, nothing else was useful to say.

But Duan Shumo would never easily reveal the Duan Family’s Divine Secret Skill, perhaps couldn’t even master it easily before comprehending the Dao Seed.

So he carried Chen Dazhou, entering the teleportation array, and before leaving, he said: "The enemy of my enemy is my friend. No matter if Zhang Lingfeng replaces me, or gains the Shen Family’s attention, or breaks the Black Water Star Realm Law in the future, none of these would benefit you. The enmity between you isn’t so easy to resolve.

Especially if the inspector verifies that Zhang Lingfeng indeed became a Soul Master, the punishment from the Upper Alliance might not just be a simple demotion."

Ao Boxuan said nothing; how could he not know these issues, but even so, he would not let the Duan Family use him as a tool.

Yet, just as Duan Shumo and Chen Dazhou were about to be swallowed by the teleportation array’s power and taken to another space, Ao Boxuan pressed a button, stopping their transmission.

He said: "The benefits promised by your Duan Family should not be missing one bit, as for destroying Zhang Lingfeng, you must do it yourself. Of course, I will help you."

"Fine!"

Duan Shumo agreed readily, knowing this was Ao Boxuan’s greatest concession.

No matter what, the other side would not personally destroy Zhang Lingfeng, because their own backers couldn’t provide support.

But he had the backing of the Duan Family and the Shen Family, as well as an ally in Ao Boxuan. Even if things were exposed, Duan Shumo could ensure his safe retreat.

In fact, even on Titan Star, without fearing Tian Shui and Duan Heming, he would dare to strike directly at Zhang Lingfeng.

As long as he successfully left the Black Water Star Realm, the Duan Family could help him deal with any troubles, turning big issues into small ones and small ones into non-issues.

Ultimately, Chen Dazhou was left at the Interstellar Transfer Station guarded by Ao Boxuan.

Duan Shumo and Ao Boxuan together headed to the Black Water Star Realm, planning to silently infiltrate it without notifying the Alliance.

Ao Boxuan utilized the Destruction Law to help Duan Shumo conceal his aura, allowing Duan Shumo to successfully enter Titan Star and find an opportunity to destroy Zhang Lingfeng.

The two had defined roles, each with hidden motives.

One was responsible for cover, preventing identity exposure, while the other was tasked with killing Zhang Lingfeng, successfully completing the task assigned by the Shen Family.