"Demon Emperor Senior, my Heavenly Demon Sect is almost extinct."
Yu Hantian raised his head, his expression sorrowful.
"Extinct?"
The Demon Emperor shook his head, and said softly:
"What does that have to do with me?"
To the Demon Emperor, everything about the Heavenly Demon Sect had long been irrelevant to him; his pursuit was to find the Dao of the True Demon and step into a higher Realm.
The rise and fall, existence and destruction of the Heavenly Demon Sect were but fleeting clouds.
"This…"
Yu Hantian was speechless for a moment, despair welling up in his heart.
The Demonic Path was inherently ruthless, let alone this Demon Emperor who had long since left the Sect and pursued a higher Realm?
Hoping he would avenge the Sect was wishful thinking.
After pondering for a moment, Yu Hantian settled for the next best thing, prostrating himself again to plead:
"Demon Emperor Senior, Junior humbly requests your acceptance!
If this grudge is not avenged, my heart will not be at peace!"
The Demon Emperor's demonic eyes, which seemed to penetrate the human heart, gazed into Yu Hantian's eyes for a long time before he slowly spoke:
"Among the Six Paths of the Devil Sect in the Central Plains, the Heavenly Evil Sect is under my command. If you are willing, you may temporarily take my place and govern the Heavenly Evil Sect."
Upon hearing this.
Yu Hantian's heart trembled.
The Six Paths of the Devil Sect could stand firm in the Central Plains, where powerful cultivators abounded, precisely because there were six unfathomable Demonic Path magnates overseeing them.
He never expected that the mysterious "Evil Emperor" behind the Heavenly Evil Sect was actually the Demon Emperor of his Heavenly Demon Sect.
Even more unexpected was that this peerless powerhouse, rumored to have touched the threshold of ascending to Immortality, would so casually hand over such great power to him.
"I obey the Demon Emperor's decree!"
He knelt down again without hesitation, his voice trembling with excitement.
Controlling the Heavenly Evil Sect was far more valuable than reviving a dilapidated Heavenly Demon Sect.
With the Demon Emperor as his backer, he could not only quickly recover his Peak cultivation but also mobilize unimaginable resources and power!
Demon-Slaying Sword Master… just you wait for me!
This grudge, I will make you repay it a hundredfold.
Yu Hantian was overjoyed, already envisioning the success of his future revenge.
Watching Yu Hantian leave with uncontrollable ecstasy, the Demon Emperor slowly closed his eyes, and a low murmur echoed in the air:
"Soon… it will be soon…"
…
On the other side.
Immortal Abode.
Han Xuanji and the Immortals cave Spirit left the Azure Dragon Hall, which served as the Immortal Abode's core.
They arrived before a magnificent hall that flowed with deep starlight.
"Myriad Stars Hall…"
Han Xuanji gazed up at the three ancient seal characters on the hall's gate, feeling a vast and ancient aura wash over him.
"Indeed, it has an extraordinary presence."
The Immortals cave Spirit explained from the side:
"The Legacy here originates from the Upper Realm's 'Star Palace,' profound and unfathomable.
Only those bearing a 'Star Fate' can gain its recognition and open the door to the Legacy."
He paused, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness,
"As for those without a Star Fate, even my master back then was powerless."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, understanding in his heart.
Top-tier Legacies often emphasized destiny.
Although the Azure Dragon Emperor was astonishingly talented, without that innate 'Star Fate' Aptitude, he too could not open this starry gate.
And Star Fate is an innate Aptitude; for example, those with the Star Fate of Greedy Wolf, Seven Killings, or Army Breaker are naturally extraordinarily talented, but they will stir up a killing calamity, often leading to great chaos in the world, the overthrow of Dynasties, and widespread suffering.
Even if these people do not embark on the path of cultivation, they are outstanding among Mortals, blessed with the Luck of the stars.
"It seems you are not the fated one either."
Seeing that the Myriad Stars Hall remained silent and unresponsive, the Immortals cave Spirit couldn't help but shake his head and sigh,
"This is fate; it cannot be forced, so there's no need to feel disappointed…"
Upon hearing this, Han Xuanji's heart remained unmoved, and he silently asked in his mind:
"How many stars is this check-in location?"
[This location is a four-star check-in spot. Would you like to check in?]
"Four stars?"
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, then silently chanted in his mind:
"System, check in."
[Congratulations to the Host for checking in at the Myriad Stars Hall and obtaining the entry "Northern Dipper Star Fate."]
[Northern Dipper Star Fate: Your Divine Soul is tied to the Northern Dipper, illuminated by the seven stars. You are naturally able to draw upon the power of the Northern Dipper for cultivation, possessing extremely high talent in the Dao of Stars.]
The System prompt ended.
"Northern Dipper Star Fate."
Han Xuanji's expression brightened.
As expected.
The four-star check-in location indeed gave him a big surprise.
Star Fates naturally varied in nobility and commonness.
The most noble was undoubtedly the Purple Star Fate; even a Mortal, no matter how humble their origin, could ascend to the throne of an Emperor.
And if a cultivator was protected by the Purple Star Fate, they could almost effortlessly cultivate to an extremely profound level.
Below that were the Star Fates of the Lunar, Solar, Northern Dipper, and others.
Possessing the Northern Dipper Star Fate, cultivation in the Dao of Stars would be smooth sailing. Upon reaching Major Achievement in cultivation and forming the Northern Dipper Dao Fruit, one's lifespan would be as long as the heavens. As long as one could connect with the Northern Dipper Star Power, one would be virtually immortal.
Even if he did not follow the Dao of Stars, his cultivation speed would be much faster. If he cultivated some star secret arts, drawing upon the power of the stars during combat could also greatly enhance his combat strength.
As for the drawbacks, perhaps some people might covet those with Star Fate and attempt to seize it by various means.
And it would also cause hostility from those with the same Star Fate.
"Claim entry."
Han Xuanji did not hesitate and directly claimed the reward.
Buzz—!
In an instant, in the ethereal Void Realm, seven resplendent starlights, spanning endless star rivers, suddenly descended, and the brilliant starlight precisely enveloped Han Xuanji.
The starlight flowed like mercury, seamlessly merging into his limbs, bones, and Sea of Consciousness.
In the depths of his Sea of Consciousness, an ancient and profound star platform slowly condensed into form.
And the Bodhi tree in his heart, illuminated by the starlight, swayed its branches and leaves, growing considerably and appearing even more mystical.
At the same time, countless basic secret arts and insights regarding star movements and Star Power manipulation were imprinted into Han Xuanji's Divine Soul as if by instinct.
Self-taught, born with knowledge.
Rumble…
Just then, the tightly shut gates of the Myriad Stars Hall, which had been closed for an unknown number of years, suddenly let out a low rumble.
On the hall's gates, ancient star runes lit up one after another, emitting brilliant starlight.
Thousands of starlights burst forth, illuminating the entire Immortal Abode as if it were a sea of stars.
The Immortals cave Spirit, who was about to comfort Han Xuanji, was stunned by this sudden dramatic change.
"No, you really have Star Fate?"