However, when he received the Jade Emperor's decree yesterday, his fear of Ye Xuan completely disappeared. He wanted to establish his dignity as the Glorious Wood Star Lord today.
"Only two of the three immortal officials are here. Why isn't Ye Xuan here?" The Glorious Wood Star Lord's voice was as loud as a bell, immediately silencing the 100,000 Heavenly River Navy.
"Don't be angry, Star Lord. I've already sent someone to inform him. He must be on his way." An immortal official bowed with a flattering smile.
"Hmph!"
The Glorious Wood Star Lord snorted coldly and said, "Ye Xuan thinks that his cultivation is profound and that he has contributed to killing Essence Demon. He's actually arrogant. He's really arrogant."
As soon as the Glorious Wood Star Lord finished speaking, the other eight Star Lords were stunned. They did not know what was wrong with the Glorious Wood Star Lord today to target Ye Xuan like this.
Did he not know that Ye Xuan was a Grand Unity Mystic Immortal and had been personally conferred the title of Demon Slayer by the Jade Emperor? He was even regarded as a fellow Daoist by the Southern Heavenly Lord Longevity. Where did the Glorious Wood Star Lord get the guts to say such words?
Just as everyone was puzzled, a beam of immortal light streaked across the sky. Ye Xuan arrived on a cloud, causing the 100,000 Heavenly River Navy and the Nine Brilliance Star Lord to fall silent.
"It's my first time in the Heaven Realm. I didn't know about the gathering of troops. Please don't blame me." Ye Xuan bowed and revealed an apologetic smile.
Logically speaking, although Ye Xuan's immortal position was small, his cultivation was there, and he had a decree personally conferred by the Jade Emperor. Who would dare to find trouble with him over such a trivial matter?
But today, when facing Ye Xuan, who was one realm higher than him, he slapped the white jade table in front of him, pointed at Ye Xuan, and scolded, "How dare you! You are one of the three immortal officials under my command. How dare you call us fellow Daoists? Today is an important day for the Milky Way to summon the army, but you have not shown up. You are simply looking down on me and the other Celestial Lords.
The eyes of the other eight star lords narrowed. They knew very well that the Wood Brilliance Star Lord would never be so bold. Clearly, someone was backing him up, which was why something like this had happened.
The water in the Heaven Realm was too deep. The Eight Star Lords remained silent and watched quietly. Anyway, Ye Xuan was not their subordinate. They also wanted to see what Wood Brilliance Star Lord was going to do.
At this moment!
With a smile on his face, Ye Xuan did not feel angry at all. He cupped his fist and bowed to Star Lord of Wood Brilliance and said, "I'm sorry. I wonder how Star Lord will punish me."
"Humph!"
Looking at Ye Xuan admitting defeat, Star Lord of Wood Brilliance felt relieved. He was really afraid that Ye Xuan would not be able to control him. If that happened, he would lose all his face.
But now, it seemed that although this person's cultivation was high, he was actually just a coward. This also made Star Lord of Wood Brilliance smile contemptuously. He pretended to be pretentious and said, "Ye Xuan, you have offended your superior. You will be punished with three years of Spirit Stone supply. You will lead your three thousand navy and train in the Milky Way day and night until the three-year period is up."
It was a show of strength, a blatant show of strength.
When the Eight Star Lords and the 100,000 Milky Way Navy were guessing whether Ye Xuan would fly into a rage, the next scene made them look at Ye Xuan with contempt.
"I accept my punishment." Ye Xuan cupped his fist and did not show any anger.
"Tsk, I thought that this Demon Slayer Perfected Lord was an incredible person since he could kill Essence Demon. Now, it seems that he's just so-so."
"What do you know? No matter how strong Perfected Lord Ye's cultivation is, he still has to abide by the rules of heaven. Star Lord of Wood Brilliance is his direct superior. How would he dare to be too presumptuous!"
"In my opinion, he's just a coward. Not only was he punished, but he also implicated his three thousand navy. Just wait and see."
A great deal of discussion rang out from the navy. Although their voices were very soft, none of the nine Star Lords present were deaf. They obviously heard it all.
At this moment, the Eight Star Lords shook their heads helplessly. They could already tell that someone important was using Star Lord of Wood Brilliance to target Ye Xuan. They did not dare to get involved in such a matter. Then, they dismissed their Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals. They did not even dare to say goodbye to Ye Xuan and left the Milky Way on an auspicious cloud.
"Ye Xuan, three years are up. I'll come and test the cultivation of your soldiers. If they don't improve at all, don't blame me for not taking into account our relationship as comrades."
Star Lord of Wood Brilliance pretended to be strict with Ye Xuan in a reprimanding tone. Then, he floated away on an auspicious cloud with a smug look on his face.
At this moment!
The hundred thousand Heavenly River Navy had all dispersed. Within the surging waves of the Heavenly River, there were three thousand navy soldiers standing there. However, their gazes towards Ye Xuan were filled with too many complicated emotions.
Disdain, anger, contempt, and doubt …
Originally, the 3,000 Milky Way Navy soldiers respected Ye Xuan very much because Ye Xuan was a Grand Unity Mystic Immortal and had personally killed the Essence Demon that had wreaked havoc in the Three Realms.
To be able to become Ye Xuan's subordinates, the Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals, this made them feel extremely honored. However, the scene they saw today completely disappointed them.
Ye Xuan saw the expressions of the 3,000 navy soldiers and naturally knew what they were thinking. However, Ye Xuan did not care.
This was because Ye Xuan knew that the 3,000 navy soldiers in front of him were his subordinates in the Celestial Court. He wanted to use the 3,000 navy soldiers as a foundation to let everyone in the Three Realms know the name Ye Xuan in the future.
"I don't care what you think of me, but from today onwards, you are my soldiers. I only need you to act according to my will. If anyone dares to feign compliance, don't blame me for being ruthless," Ye Xuan said calmly.
"Tch, Perfected Lord Ye, you can only show your authority to us Heavenly Soldiers."
"That's right. How would us puny immortals dare to resist?"
"Hmph, if you have the ability, go and show it to Star Lord Wood Brilliance. We find it laughable that he is oppressing us here."
The 3,000 Celestial River Navy soldiers mocked and ridiculed. Although their voices were very soft, they were clearly noisy when gathered together. Ye Xuan smiled and did not blame them.
After all, these people were his subordinates. Time would slowly prove everything.
Moreover, Ye Xuan knew that he had to be serious when recruiting people. Even if he killed a few noisy people, it would only have the opposite effect. If he wanted to win the loyalty of the 3,000 navy soldiers, he had to establish a true authority.
Seeing that Ye Xuan was not angry, the 3,000 navy soldiers mocked and ridiculed him even more unscrupulously. Ye Xuan sat cross-legged in the void without saying a word. After a few days, the 3,000 navy soldiers felt bored and could only train in the Celestial River.
However, no one noticed that although Ye Xuan was sitting cross-legged in the void, a speck of immortal light surged out from between his eyebrows and quietly disappeared into the void.
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Star Lord Wood Brilliance's residence.
Although Star Lord Wood Brilliance was one of the nine great Star Lords and was in charge of 10,000 Celestial River Navy soldiers, he was only in the middle of the Celestial Realm. He did not even have his own palace.
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