Chapter 641 640: Nangong Tianling's Choice

"Five-Colored Auspicious Signs? That girl... she really is a Holy Spirit Body! And what's more, at this very moment, she has successfully cultivated the Five Elements Treasure Body. Judging by the spectacle, it must be an Ultimate Grade Five Elements Treasure Body. Hahaha, my dear wife! You have truly rendered a great service this time."

In another part of Star God Academy, inside a residence that looked even larger and more luxurious than Nangong Tianling's courtyard, a white-haired old man was smiling fawningly at a woman who, while not particularly beautiful, was dressed quite glamorously.

Had Nangong Tianling been here, she would have recognized the white-haired old man as Xing Hanzi, the Vice Dean of Star God Academy and the very man who was always working against her.

And the glamorously dressed woman was his new wife, reportedly the daughter of the Ao Shentian God King, Ao Yuhua.

"Husband, with this successful offering, I'd like to see if that Nangong Tianling still dares to put on airs about her Nangong Family status. Hmph! A mere side branch, nothing more than a lowly handmaiden, yet she dares to walk all over you. She truly doesn't know her place!"

Ao Yuhua's face was a mask of arrogance.

At this moment, she clearly no longer possessed her former Charm Power. Even her cultivation had dropped to that of a Tier One True God, having just barely stepped into the True God Realm.

Coupled with her rather plain face, she was a world apart from her former self—the difference was like night and day.

However, within Star God Academy, she was still the mistress whose word was law, because the one holding the real power, Vice Dean Xing Hanzi, was her husband.

In this academy, and even across the entire Star God Continent, a single word from Xing Hanzi carried far more weight than one from Dean Nangong Tianling.

Naturally, as the Vice Dean's wife, the treatment Ao Yuhua enjoyed on the Star God Continent was no worse than what she'd had on the Holy Celestial Continent.

In fact, it was even better, as there was no one above her to keep her in check anymore.

But there was Nangong Tianling.

She was, after all, the Dean of Star God Academy. Although she lacked real power compared to Xing Hanzi, being a newcomer, her actual position, identity, and status were all above his.

Ao Yuhua was naturally overshadowed.

'She was proud and arrogant; how could she allow a woman who looked prettier and younger, but whose actual cultivation was merely on par with her own, to lord it over her?'

This was especially true after she learned that Nangong Tianling's background was merely that of a handmaiden to a Direct Lineage young miss of the Nangong Royal Family. Although she also had the blood of the Star Emperor's line and shared the Nangong surname, that Direct Lineage young miss had apparently disappeared long ago.

'And I... I am a true Daughter of the Divine King. How could I not be nobler than a mere handmaiden?'

And so, Ao Yuhua schemed endlessly to bring Nangong Tianling down.

This became especially true after a few encounters where Nangong Tianling showed her no deference whatsoever. In her heart, the woman vowed to drag this high-and-mighty Dean from her pedestal.

And what kind of scheme could a woman like Ao Yuhua possibly concoct?

It would be nothing more than vile tricks and seduction.

So, upon seeing Yun'Er at Nangong Tianling's side, and after learning that Xing Hanzi's backer was the exceptionally lecherous Third Young Master, she hatched a plan. She contacted the Third Young Master through her sister, Ao Yushuang—the one sent to him in her stead—and told him all about Yun'Er.

Of course, Ao Yuhua wasn't certain about Yun'Er's special physique at the time, but based on her looks alone—that pure, innocent appearance—she believed that any man as lecherous as him would never pass up the opportunity.

'When the time comes, she won't even be able to protect a little girl. Then we'll see how that bitch Nangong Tianling can keep up her high-and-mighty act!'

Ao Yuhua smiled.

Meanwhile, the distant Five-Colored Auspicious Signs attracted the attention of more people.

Coupled with Xing Hanzi's orders, the guards already stationed nearby instantly grew even more vigilant.

Every one of them knew full well what a Five Elements Treasure Body signified. It was a physique that could only appear in a Holy Spirit Body. A woman like that, once presented to the Third Young Master, would surely win his favor. If they handled this matter well, they would definitely get on the Third Young Master's good side. Then, within the Star Emperor's domain, all the glory and riches they could dream of would be theirs for the taking.

Naturally, they took the matter to heart. Even those who had originally been reluctant to make an open break with Nangong Tianling now sprang into action of their own accord.

One could say that the moment the Five-Colored Auspicious Signs appeared, all the True God Level Elders of Star God Academy, and even some Demigod Level Tutors, swarmed over and completely surrounded Nangong Tianling's small courtyard.

They were all eager for a share of the credit for the recommendation.

At this moment, if anyone tried to take Yun'Er away, it would mean making an enemy of every Tutor, Elder, and even Vice Dean Xing Hanzi of Star God Academy.

Across the entire Star God Continent, even if someone had the power to do so, they likely wouldn't have the guts.

This was Star God Academy, after all.

It represented a faction under the Star Emperor's command. If so many of its people were killed, it would be the Star Emperor's honor that was tarnished.

When that time came, it was feared that not even a Divine King could bear the consequences.

So, when Nangong Tianling sensed this scene unfolding, her heart turned completely cold.

She had already made her decision.

Abandon Yun'Er. Protect Yang Xiao.

Even though on a personal level, she had developed a deep bond with Yun'Er over the past year.

However…

'No matter what, my Lady's child must not come to any harm!'

With her resolve steeled, Nangong Tianling headed for the location of the Teleportation Order she sensed, never looking back.

She had personally refined this Teleportation Order.

With her cultivation, refining such a Teleportation Token had cost her a great deal of effort; as a result, the Teleportation Order was like a Lifebound Artifact to her.

She could sense its every stir.

She could even send messages to Yang Xiao through it.

And now…

Yang Xiao had used this Teleportation Order to appear on the Star God Continent.

Naturally, it had alerted her the very instant it happened.

At the same time, he had also instantly revealed his location.

Therefore, almost at the very instant Yang Xiao appeared, Nangong Tianling arrived as well.

Upon seeing Yang Xiao, she disregarded everything else, rushing forward and grabbing him.

"Let's go! We can't stay here. I'll get you out of here right now. If anyone finds out you're my Lady's son, your life will be in grave danger!"

As Nangong Tianling spoke, she prepared to tear open the void and leave.

Although the people from Star God Academy were also watching her, the vast majority of their gazes were currently fixed on Yun'Er, who was in the middle of her breakthrough.

Even those who saw her preparing to leave had no intention of stopping her.

On the contrary, they felt it was a good thing. No matter what, Nangong Tianling was still the Dean of Star God Academy, the person with the highest status here.

If she weren't present, the matter would be much easier to handle.

They wished for nothing more than for Nangong Tianling to slink away in disgrace.

Unfortunately for them, Yang Xiao had arrived, and he was not about to let them have their way.