Villain: Manipulating the Heroines into hating the Protagonist

Chapter 577 Star Lords Get Involved In War Against Devils

The Eastern Cosmos reverberated with the clash of steel and the roar of demonic energy. The war between the large sects and the devil tribes raged on, a gruesome spectacle of bloodshed that seemed to have no end. Days bled into weeks, each battle leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.

Exhaustion hung heavy on both sides. Countless cultivators, both human and demon, bore the scars of brutal encounters. The once-proud warriors of the human sects emerged from each clash battered and bruised, patched up by desperate healers only to be thrown back into the fray. The devil tribes, while initially buoyed by demonic zeal, found themselves bogged down in a war of attrition.

Queen Xiulan, the seductive leader of the Blue Moon Eclipse Tribe, watched the conflict unfold with a predatory gleam in her crimson eyes. Her forces, bolstered by the influx of resources from the Heavenly Jade Pavilion, were gaining ground. Yet, a nagging unease gnawed at her. This conflict was dragging on longer than anticipated, and rumors of external intervention whispered through the demonic ranks.

Suddenly, the skies over the battlefields crackled with an unfamiliar energy. A fleet of colossal warships, emblazoned with dazzling constellations, materialized from the cosmic void. On board these vessels stood the Star Lords – legendary figures from the Western Cosmos, each wielding the unique power of their respective core stars.

There was Tianyi Xingjun, his very presence radiating the scorching heat of a young sun. Beside him stood Beiming Xingzhu, her movements as graceful and deadly as a celestial dancer, her power fueled by the icy luminescence of a dying star. And last, but certainly not least, was Dongfang Xingwang, his imposing figure radiating the raw power of a nascent black hole.

The arrival of the Star Lords sent shockwaves through both sides. These beings, usually aloof from the petty squabbles of lesser mortals, had descended upon the Eastern Cosmos. The reason for their intervention remained shrouded in mystery, but their immense power was undeniable.

The human sects, desperate for any advantage, had struck a deal with the Star Lords. They offered territories, resources, and even leadership positions within their sects in exchange for aid against the devilish onslaught. While it was a bitter pill to swallow, it was a lifeline to their crumbling defenses.

The Star Lords, motivated by their own agendas, readily agreed. They viewed the Eastern Cosmos as fertile hunting grounds, ripe for exploitation. Their arrival immediately tipped the scales of the war in favor of the humans.

Queen Xiulan's confidence wavered. These Star Lords were formidable adversaries, their Divine Ascension Realm cultivation coupled with their unique cosmic energies making them nigh-unstoppable. Her devilish horde, accustomed to battling human cultivators, was ill-equipped to face such a threat.

Panic surged through the ranks of the devil tribes. Retreat became their only option, a desperate scramble to avoid annihilation at the hands of the Star Lords. The once-proud devils, who had reveled in the chaos of war, were now reduced to hunted prey.

Meanwhile, within the impregnable Star Clusters of the Heavenly Jade Pavilion, Wang Jian reveled in a far more pleasurable pursuit. Surrounded by a bevy of beauties – Pavilion Mistress Cui Lan, the seductive elders, and the youthful disciples – he indulged in a carnal feast.

Cui Lan, her usual composure slightly ruffled, informed him of the Star Lords' arrival. "Master Jian," she said, a hint of concern in her voice, "The Western Cosmos has intervened. The Star Lords are aiding the human sects."

Wang Jian, basking in the warmth of his female companions, simply chuckled. "My dear Cui Lan," he purred, his voice dripping with nonchalance, "Did I not anticipate this? Worry not, the course of events remains in my control."

He flashed his depraved grin, his gaze lingering on each of the women in turn. "Now, where were we, beautiful ladies?" he cooed, skillfully redirecting their attention back to him.

Cui Lan, along with the other beauties, fell under his spell. Their anxieties melted away, replaced by a desire to please their charismatic leader. Robes were shed, bodies contoured in a symphony of curves, all eager to fulfill Wang Jian's depraved desires.

As the war raged on outside, the Heavenly Jade Pavilion remained a haven of pleasure. Wang Jian, the architect of the conflict, indulged in his carnal pursuits.

The arrival of the Star Lords was just another twist in his grand scheme, one he was confident he could turn to his advantage. The Eastern Cosmos burned, but the Heavenly Jade Pavilion, under the leadership of the scheming Wang Jian, remained untouched.

The Eastern Cosmos continued to writhe under the relentless onslaught of war. The tide, once seemingly turning in favor of Queen Xiulan's devil tribes, took a dramatic shift with the arrival of the Star Lords. Their otherworldly power, fueled by the unique energies of their respective core stars, proved devastating for the devils.

The battles became a brutal spectacle. Tianyi Xingjun, his very form a miniature sun, unleashed waves of searing heat that incinerated entire swaths of demonic ranks. His laughter boomed across the battlefield, a terrifying counterpoint to the agonizing screams of the vaporized devils. Beiming Xingzhu, a celestial dancer in a whirlwind of death, moved with an ethereal grace that belied the lethality of her attacks. Each strike, infused with the chilling power of a dying star, froze demons in their tracks, shattering their bodies into glistening shards of ice. Dongfang Xingwang, a living embodiment of a nascent black hole, stood at the heart of the carnage. His mere presence exerted a crushing gravitational force, warping the battlefield around him. Demons found themselves crushed under an invisible weight, their bones turning to dust, their very life force sucked into the insatiable maw of his power.

Despair crept into the hearts of the devils. Their ferocious momentum, fueled by the demonic artifacts and resources from the Heavenly Jade Pavilion, was brutally extinguished. Queen Xiulan, her crimson eyes burning with a mix of fury and frustration, realized they were losing badly. The human sects, once on the verge of collapse, rallied under the Star Lords' leadership, their attacks infused with renewed vigor.

However, amidst the chaos, a flicker of hope ignited within the devilish ranks. News, delivered through a secret communication channel established by Wang Jian, reached Queen Xiulan. It was a revelation, a potential game-changer.

Wang Jian, ever the cunning strategist, had anticipated the Star Lords' intervention. He'd observed his beloved, Yu Qing, the Scarlet Slaughter Star Goddess, for this very purpose. By studying her connection to her core star, the source of her divine energy, he'd devised a unique countermeasure.

He'd developed a series of intricate array formations and potent talismans. These formations, when activated, could sever the link between a Star Lord and their distant core star, effectively cutting off their access to their source of unimaginable power.

This wasn't a solution for all Star Lords. It only worked for those whose stars were vast distances away, like the Star Lords currently fighting in the Eastern Cosmos, their core stars residing in the faraway Western Cosmos.

With a triumphant smirk, Queen Xiulan summoned all the tribe leaders to her war tent. The air crackled with nervous energy as she unveiled the secret weapons provided by the enigmatic leader of the Heavenly Jade Pavilion. She explained their function, her voice a low purr, a predatory gleam in her crimson eyes.

A spark of hope flared in the devilish leaders' eyes. They devised a cunning plan. They would lure the Star Lords deep into enemy territory, a desolate asteroid belt far from human settlements. Here, shielded by an elaborate network of demonic formations, they would activate the array formations received from Wang Jian.

"Once their connection to their stars is severed," rasped a hulking demon lord, his voice trembling with a mix of fear and anticipation, "they'll be nothing more than powerful cultivators, ripe for the picking."

The plan, audacious yet seemingly feasible, resonated with the other leaders. It wasn't about winning outright, but about leveling the playing field. Without their divine star energy, the Star Lords would lose their edge. Even a standard Divine Ascension Realm devil could stand toe-to-toe with a weakened Star Lord.

The trap was meticulously laid. False intel, leaked to human scouts, pointed the Star Lords towards the desolate asteroid belt. The human sects, eager to capitalize on the Star Lords' relentless assault, readily forwarded the information.

Led by the arrogant Tianyi Xingjun, the Star Lords plunged headfirst into the trap. They entered the asteroid belt with an air of overwhelming power, oblivious to the danger lurking in the shadows.

As they ventured deeper, a dense network of demonic formations pulsed to life around them. The air crackled with an unsettling energy. Queen Xiulan, hidden within the heart of the formations, unleashed the array formations provided by Wang Jian.

A blinding light erupted, bathing the asteroid belt in an eerie glow. The Star Lords recoiled in shock, a sense of dread gnawing at their core. They felt a sudden disconnect, a severance of their connection to their distant stars. Their bodies, once infused with celestial energies, felt strangely hollow.

Tianyi Xingjun roared in fury, the heat emanating from his body flickering erratically. Beiming Xingzhu, her movements sluggish, her eyes wide with disbelief, barely managed to deflect a volley of demonic bolts. Dongfang Xingwang, his imposing presence seemingly diminished, found himself struggling to maintain his levitation.

The trap had sprung. The devils, empowered by a newfound sense of hope, emerged from their hiding places. A fierce battle erupted within the asteroid belt, the once-immaculate Star Lords now facing a desperate fight for survival.

News of the Star Lords' predicament was bound to spread back to the Western Cosmos. Their enemies, ever vigilant, wouldn't miss this opportunity.