Chapter 465 - 158: Child of the Seven Stars, Orthodox Demon Race Bloodline, a True Daughter of Fortune?

But for some unknown reason, the celestial phenomena had suddenly changed.

Even the Seven-Star Secret Collection had emerged ahead of schedule, causing the Seven-Star Origin to scatter in all directions.

’Perhaps an unforeseeable variable, one beyond my perception, has emerged from the unseen workings of fate.’

’If Xiao Teng obtains the Seven-Star Origin too easily, it might invite a crisis that not even I can predict.’

’Or... has something gone wrong with Xiao Teng?’

’Could it be related to Ye Ming, the successor of the Blood Immortal Sect who knocked him unconscious and peered into his memories?’

"Master, with this Jade Talisman, can I really find where the Merak Origin is?"

Xiao Teng, however, was oblivious to Ge Qixing’s worries.

He looked at the Jade Talisman in his master’s hand, an indescribable sense of closeness welling up within him, as if the object itself shared his bloodline.

Ge Qixing nodded. "I used your Primordial Qi, combined with the unseen source of the Seven-Star Secret Collection, to refine this Seven-star Jade Talisman. With it, you can find the location of the Seven-Star Origin."

"If the Seven-Star Origin has already been obtained by someone, you can use this talisman to find them as well."

"Xiao Teng, you possess the Star Body. In ancient times, this was the constitution that ruled over all stars. The first Master of Stars created the Ten Thousand Immortals Flying Star Skill, which so awed the heavenly Immortals that they dared not descend to the mortal realm. The Child of the Seven Stars was nothing more than a subordinate to the Master of Stars."

"You possess the Life Chart of the Master of Stars. In the future, the Children of the Seven Stars will all acknowledge you as their lord. This is the will of heaven; it is destiny."

As he spoke, he handed the Seven-star Jade Talisman to Xiao Teng.

"I understand, Master. I will not disappoint your high hopes. I will retrieve all of the Seven-Star Origin."

Hearing this, Xiao Teng was secretly thrilled and invigorated, carefully putting away the Seven-star Jade Talisman as if it were a priceless treasure.

Ge Qixing smiled. "This is your destiny, so there is no need to speak of disappointing my hopes. If the Master of Stars one day reappears in the world, I will inevitably have to borrow his wisdom and methods to comprehend my own Foundation of Feather Transformation and ascend to sainthood."

’If one were to refine the Seven-Star Origin, comprehend its profound truths and fortune, and then successfully mature, it would not be difficult to become a Saint.’

’But this is not the path I seek.’

’At my current realm, the path in my heart has already taken shape. Unless I shatter everything and start over, I will not so easily rely on external aids.’

’If the Foundation of Feather Transformation is achieved through a path one has not comprehended themselves, then even if they become a Saint, they would merely be a pale imitation, relegated to being the most ordinary of their kind.’

Ge Qixing’s ambition was immense. He wanted to become a King of the Holy, or even a Great Saint—perfect, supremely wise, and all-knowing.

Before taking his leave, Xiao Teng recalled what Xie Jianjia had asked of him a few days prior. He put on a sheepish look and said, "Master, there is one more thing..."

Ge Qixing nodded. "What is it? Feel free to speak."

"I’ve been searching for a Spirit Turtle Divination Shell recently, and I heard that you have one, Master, so..." Xiao Teng said.

"The Spirit Turtle Divination Shell? I do have a piece here, but it’s incomplete and not particularly useful. If you want it, you can have it."

Ge Qixing was quite straightforward. As Xiao Teng’s biological father, he felt he owed the boy a great deal. As such, he would secretly help resolve most of the troubles Xiao Teng encountered.

There were six pieces of the Spirit Turtle Divination Shell in total, and he happened to possess one of them.

Only by gathering all six pieces could one form the complete Key.

According to the secrets he knew, this Key was crucial for summoning the Ancient Celestial Emperor’s Temple.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Teng’s face lit up with joy. "Thank you, Master," he said.

Ge Qixing waved his hand. From a nearby altar, a hazy radiance flew over, coalescing into a simple, heavily marked turtle shell that emanated a mysterious and ancient aura.

"This is the Spirit Turtle Divination Shell," he said.

Xiao Teng hastily took it and put it away. The thought of Xie Jianjia’s touched expression later made a sweet warmth spread through his heart.

Ge Qixing knew what Xiao Teng was thinking with a single glance, but he merely shook his head slightly and chose not to interfere.

’Xie Jianjia is currently with the Naxian Alliance, which means she is in Emperor Xia’s hands. It is only natural for Emperor Xia to want to collect the Spirit Turtle Divination Shells and summon the Ancient Celestial Emperor’s Temple.’

’However, I can’t quite discern the current dynamic between Emperor Xia and the Prime Minister’s Mansion.’

’Is she being coerced by the Prime Minister’s Mansion for some reason? Or is she seizing this opportunity to strike a deal, using one foe to eliminate another in order to intimidate the Imperial Clan Court and secure her throne as a female emperor?’

"Master, I’ll be taking my leave now."

After receiving the Spirit Turtle Divination Shell and the Seven-star Jade Talisman, Xiao Teng did not linger and promptly took his leave.

Prince Zhenbei, Xiao He, remained behind, apparently having more to discuss with Ge Qixing.

Meanwhile, after Jiang Lan had left the Imperial Capital, Ye Shiyin also departed from the Bihu Mountain Villa where she had been recuperating. She made her way to their usual meeting place, the Garden of Osmanthus, to wait for someone as arranged.

After Song Youwei left the Imperial Capital, the Garden of Osmanthus had naturally become Jiang Lan’s property. Of course, it was normally uninhabited.

Using the excuse of being on a mission, Ye Shiyin had taken up residence there. She was now idly toying with a Communication Jade Talisman, her elbow propped on the stone table.

Suddenly, she detected a faint fluctuation and glanced back at the house behind her.

"Not using the main gate, and instead climbing a wall to sneak in... It seems your identity, miss, isn’t something you can show in public."

Ye Shiyin lifted her gaze to the graceful, smiling silhouette that had suddenly appeared, her tone flat.

"Greetings, Miss Xie."

The visitor was none other than Fa Miaoyin.

Just as Ye Shiyin was sizing her up, Fa Miaoyin was studying Ye Shiyin in return. ’I never imagined my contact would be *the* Xie Jianjia, the young lady from the once-ransacked Xie Mansion!’