Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!

Star Moon City, as the important supply city behind the war Dao Artifact Star Moon Great Wall, is now exceptionally prosperous with cultivators coming and going incessantly.

In this life-and-death situation, Heavenly Star Sect and Moon Concealing Sect are no longer stingy and begin to empty their pockets.

In the past, the various precious elixirs and cultivation techniques that would never have been released are now available in Star Moon City, where everything is no longer a problem.

As long as you can earn sufficient battle achievements, that is, leave the vicinity of the Star Moon Great Wall and head to the front-line meat grinder to battle with the cultivators of Ghost Worship Sect and True Blood Sect.

With the high bounties offered by Heavenly Star Sect and Moon Concealing Sect, coupled with the high-value spoils gained from killing alien races, the city has become abnormally prosperous due to the bloody exhilaration and boundless riches.

Beneath the immense benefits comes extreme prestige, and the temptation of both fame and fortune is irresistible to the cultivators of the East Continent.

In recent times, the Star Moon City Market has seen cultivators rising to fame and, likewise, some falling into obscurity after gaining notoriety.

However, the latter inevitably can't compare in presence to the former.

In any era, what people first notice are the successful, and for every good event, such as a lottery, no matter how improbable, people always believe, 'why couldn't it be me?'

But when it comes to accidents, such as being hit by a dump truck, they feel as if such misfortune would surely happen to them when seeing such news.

The most significant event in Star Moon City now is none other than the Stars Merit List drawn up by those keen on good deeds.

To encourage the cultivators of East Continent to enthusiastically slay enemies, the merit leaderboard was born. Those keen on good deeds then selected outstanding young cultivators from the list sorted by battle achievements, giving rise to the separate Stars Merit List.

Everyone is concerned about which lucky individuals will be recognized by Heavenly Star Sect and Moon Concealing Sect and become candidates for the Sons of the Stars.

Among these darlings of the heavens, who will ultimately emerge victorious and become the ultimate Son of the Stars, garnering attention from all.

"I cast a vote for Sheng Tian, the Third Prince of Qian Country. The Third Prince's momentum is very strong this time, dominating the top ranks among the talents unceasingly, never once dropping out of the top five of the Stars Merit List. Such a talent, coupled with his royal background, has definitely entered the high levels of the Heavenly Star Sect long ago."

Inside the Star Wine Bar, a middle-aged cultivator holding a white feather fan spoke loudly to his companion while drinking Spiritual Wine, his eyes occasionally glancing towards a beautiful woman in feathered garments sitting at his table.

This woman had a face that was charmingly seductive, lips naturally red, and brows naturally green, incredibly beautiful, especially her eyes which were like autumn waters, almost as if they could speak.

"Master Zhang truly deserves the name of Wisdom Star. What you said makes sense. Wanwan admires you," the woman said.

Seeing the middle-aged cultivator looking at her, the feather-garment beauty also timely let out a charming laugh. At that moment, the cultivator with the feather fan became even more excited, and just as he was about to say more, a sudden snicker interrupted.

"Heh heh, you dare to call yourself Wisdom Star with such drivel? Which village's buffoon has come to Star Moon City to beg?"

"Fairy, you are clearly inexperienced in the Martial World. The Cultivation Realm has never lacked those who boast and deceive. When you mingle and make friends, you must be vigilant and not get fooled by such people," a young master with golden hair at the adjacent table raised his cup and smiled at the feather-garment woman while speaking.

"You..."

Just as the middle-aged cultivator slammed the table, ready to teach the handsome man a lesson, he suddenly noticed the Qilin pattern on the Jade Pendant the young man was wearing around his waist, his expression becoming stern,

"So it's you, the reputed Master Mei from Jiangyou Alliance in the flesh. I've heard that Jiangyou Alliance's ability to dominate a region today owes much to Alliance Hierarch Mei's sky-reaching cultivation, as well as Master Mei's behind-the-scenes strategies. May I know what profound insights Master Mei has today?"

"Surely, Master Mei wouldn't be using the might of Alliance Hierarch Mei to bully others here."

Jiangyou Alliance is the largest Loose Cultivator faction in Wu Country, neighboring Qian Country. Seeing the young master's Jade Pendant, the middle-aged cultivator's momentum weakened, but with a beauty by his side, he still stiffened his neck and said,

"Heh heh, while you might not be bright, you do have a sharp tongue."

"Rest assured, our paths have crossed by chance. For a boastful person like you, Master Mei here doesn't need to rely on influence to bully anyone."

"The friend from Mystic Sword Sect, this young master laughs at you because you only know one side of the story, and only pick up others' wisdom," the young master said.

The change of events immediately attracted the attention of many patrons in the bar, and without a doubt, the topic of Sons of the Stars and the reputation of the son of the Jiangyou Alliance Hierarch caught everyone's interest.

Seeing numerous gazes converging on him, the young master was unbothered. After smiling at the feather-garment beauty, he casually opened his folding fan and gracefully greeted everyone around him before beginning to explain,

"Ladies and gentlemen, currently the princes from the four great kingdoms are vying with each other, firmly occupying the top ranks of the leaderboard, which seems very lively. However, you've all been mistaken."

"These princes from the kingdoms may seem to have a big chance, but in fact, I dare to assert that the final Son of the Stars will definitely not emerge from among these princes."

"As for why, the reason is actually quite simple. If these imperial princes were truly the ones the Heavenly Star Sect was looking for, the close relations between the four great kingdoms and the Heavenly Star Sect would have negated the need for this Stars Merit List initiative from the start. It is precisely because the Heavenly Star Sect and the Moon Concealing Sect are not satisfied with these geniuses who have suddenly gained fame on the continent that the Stars Merit List project has come into being."

"What say you all, is what I have stated correct or not?"

As soon as the words of the young master were finished, a wave of cheers erupted within the tavern. It has to be said, this perspective was indeed refreshing, and it made those present view the young master from the Jiangyou Alliance more favorably.

Seeing the reaction of the crowd, the young master shrugged towards the beautifully dressed lady and smiled, but continued to speak,

"As for another reason, naturally, it is because the so-called Stars Merit List is both useful and useless!"

"These princes come from royal families, each with their protectors. The list may seem competitive and bustling, but actually, it falls back to what I previously mentioned, without understanding the true intentions of the Heavenly Star Sect."

"This young master boldly guesses that perhaps those who rank high on the list might be selected as candidates for the Stars Merit List, but the real Child of the Starry Sky must be someone else."

"This person is the one overlooked by everyone, ranked eighth on the list, Situ Zhaixing. I have received information that his cultivation has been advancing by leaps and bounds at a terrifying pace. Such an endlessly talented genius is truly the person that the Heavenly Star Sect wants."

Not continuing the suspense, the young master fanned himself lightly, releasing yet another provocative judgment!

He directly pinpointed the ultimate Star Child, provoking a buzz of discussion among the crowd.

"Hmph, I admit that what Young Master Mei said just now does make some sense. But as the young master himself stated, since the significance of the list is both important and not, why does the young master favor Situ Zhaixing alone? These are your definitive words, don't deny them now."

"What about the Taoist ranked twelfth, the Divine Leopard True Monarch at thirteenth, Demon Lord Ying Si at fourteenth, Saint Monarch Jia Loulan at fifteenth... and Taoist Yi Chengzi at twentieth? Aren't they, who do not hail from powerful backgrounds but have carved out great names for themselves, also worthy of a chance?"

Not willing to appear weaker in argument, the middle-aged cultivator clenched his teeth and began to refute the logic in the young master's words.

Then, faced with the middle-aged cultivator's questioning, the young master remained unruffled, once again throwing out another bombshell of news.

"Indeed, what I spoke is true. However, there might be something that everyone here is unaware of. I have received reliable information that someone from our Jiangyou Alliance inadvertently saw the Fairy He Xian of the Heavenly Star Sect conversing intimately with Situ Zhaixing, and her attitude was extremely amiable."

"Wanwan, what do you think? Is the chance of Situ Zhaixing, whom I mentioned, greater, or is it greater for the candidates the gentleman here has suggested?"

"I naturally feel what the young master has said makes more sense now," the lady in the feather robe replied with a returning smile, her eyes becoming all the more shimmering and clear.

At this moment, the middle-aged cultivator standing beside the lady turned a deep shade of iron blue.

Just as everyone in the tavern was smiling knowingly at the middle-aged cultivator, suddenly, a commotion arose.

"My heavens, am I seeing this right? It's Taoist Situ Zhaixing!"

"He actually came to the Gathering Stars Tavern!"

Just when the young master was enjoying everyone's compliments, suddenly, the crowd turned their attention towards an elegant Taoist figure appearing at the entrance of the tavern's staircase.

He was tall and straight, with an extraordinary breath about him.

He strode directly towards where the young master of the Jiangyou Alliance was seated.

This discovery immediately brought a look of delighted surprise to the young master's face.

"Taoist Situ..."

However, the handsome Taoist paid no heed to his call and instead walked past him to approach a burly figure quietly drinking while wearing a cloak.

"Taoist Yi Chengzi, I have heard from the senior Fairy He Xian that your cultivation is extraordinary."

"Today, please do not hesitate to impart a few moves!"

"I wish to know just who is worthy of being my formidable opponent!"

Yi Chen lifted his head, removed his cloak, and looked at the exceptional white-faced Taoist in front of him, his lips curving into a strange smile.

"Divine Gold!"

"I can't be bothered playing such child's games with you!"

With a casual flick, Situ Zhaixing immediately felt a surge of masculine power coming at him, his expression changing drastically in an instant.