Star Gate

Li Fan led a combined force of one thousand Postnatal Deities gathered from the major Forces, along with neutral deities, to the Ziwei Star Domain and Taiyin Star Domain.

After Li Fan set up the framework, the deities used the main Zhou Tian stars as transfer points to travel to the Auxiliary Stars and expand the Star Gates.

The Star Gates were wormhole-like channels connecting different star systems or "spacetime." The Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array took the form of these Star Gates, allowing starlight to flow rapidly through the channels between stars.

Li Fan, meanwhile, went to refine the formation flags for the Zhou Tian Auxiliary Stars, using Samadhi True Fire. The flags he refined were merely Low-Grade Houtian Spiritual Treasure embryos—all standardized models. The subsequent refinement was left to the Postnatal Deities.

Li Fan intended to combine the follow-up method for refining the Zhou Tian Star Banners with the purification and evolution of Incense Wish Power.

This way, he could freeload off the Postnatal Deities' incense offerings. Li Fan was still mindful of appearances, though—everything was voluntary, a win-win situation. Total win, right?

Fifty thousand years passed, and he finally comprehended the "Zhou Tian Star Incense Path." Li Fan emerged from seclusion.

He saw the entire star domain brimming with vitality.

The Auxiliary Star Gods who had originally been there were also joining in the construction of the Star Gates, contributing their share.

The Star Gates for the Zhou Tian Auxiliary Stars were already more than half built; they would definitely be completed within a hundred thousand years.

Li Fan used the power of Great Luo to merge each Zhou Tian Auxiliary Star Banner with its respective star.

Those formation flag embryos were nurtured by the star power of different attributes. The embryos were engraved with the purification method for Incense Wish Power, and every Star God received one.

"Heavenly Law Earthly Manifestation." Li Fan's figure loomed over the starry sky as he spoke to the Postnatal Deities and Star Gods:

"Each of you on your assigned Auxiliary Stars will find the formation flags I have placed. These are the embryos of the Star Suppressing Treasures for each star. You must refine them completely. The path of Incense Wish Power purification is also within them."

"The higher the quality of the Houtian Spiritual Treasure formation flag you refine, the more I will grant you a piece of top-grade Innate Spiritual Root Dao Comprehension Divine Tea. I hope you won't disappoint me."

The Postnatal Deities were stunned. The legendary top-grade Innate Spiritual Roots were something they had only heard of, never seen. Even deities from major Forces had only ever encountered low-grade Innate Spiritual Roots.

The prospect of obtaining such Treasures sent a wave of excitement through the deities' faces. They went completely wild.

Li Fan's standard was that only those who achieved twelve or more restrictions would receive the Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves.

The quality of the formation flags refined this time was set in stone. Only after a long span of years, nurtured by the Zhou Tian Auxiliary Stars, could the quality of the Houtian Spiritual Treasure formation flags slowly improve.

He was only giving away a bit of Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves. The second and third batches of tea leaves had already matured, and he couldn't even use them all himself.

The deities of the Five-Colored Human Race gathered in one star domain, exchanging ideas and preparing to go all out in refining the formation flags. Perhaps for them, this was an unimaginable opportunity.

The same went for the Star Gods, the neutral Postnatal Deities, and the Postnatal Deities from major Forces.

Li Fan was satisfied with their performance. If you want the ox to run, you have to feed it grass.

A hundred thousand years passed. One thousand Star Gates were completed, and the Zhou Tian Star Banners were fully refined. Every deity had fulfilled their task perfectly.

Li Fan used star coordinates to guide the deities, instructing them to gather at the Taiyin Star.

The deities still had some time before they arrived at the Taiyin Star, so Li Fan went ahead first.

Goddess Wangshu was as she always was, sitting beneath the Moon Laurel Tree.

"Goddess, everything is done. The Star Gates are established. As for the construction of Star Gates for the remaining five thousand Auxiliary Stars, we'll have to wait for the Postnatal Deities born later on the Primordial World to come to the starry sky and continue the work."

Wangshu said softly, "Now that the Star Gates are built, starlight of various attributes is flowing and merging rapidly. The evolution of the Zhou Tian stars is faster than before."

Li Fan exclaimed in surprise, "There's a benefit like that? I'll have to arrange the Follow-up properly. Soon, those deities will arrive at the Taiyin Star. Goddess, would you like to meet them?"

Wangshu shook her head. "No. You can inform Ziguang about this. She'll definitely be interested."

"Alright. Has Goddess Ziguang emerged from seclusion? I'll go see her."

Li Fan stepped a hundred billion miles away, tearing through the void.

Empress Ziguang's face was not pleased. "Li Fan, you came just in time. I have something to discuss with you."

"What is it that requires you, an empress, to discuss with me?"

Ziguang spoke, "Great Luo is one step, one heaven. My path is the Central Heaven North Pole Ziwei Taihuang Path, governing the power of the Zhou Tian stars and commanding all stars."

"But I've been in seclusion for a hundred thousand years with no progress. I hurriedly searched for the reason and discovered that the Solar Star Domain has begun isolating its starlight from the other star domains."

"I didn't block Taiyang Star Lord Zhuzhao's path, yet he blocks mine. This is truly intolerable."

Li Fan suddenly understood. "Taiyang Star Lord is afraid you'll keep breaking through your cultivation. After all, not long ago, we established the Postnatal Divine Path and gained Worldly Fortune. Zhuzhao saw it."

"How can he be so petty? You need to teach him a lesson."

Ziguang said darkly, "I was thinking the same. I want to see what gives Zhuzhao the nerve to offend me."

Li Fan said, "Come on, let's go to the Taiyin Star first and meet these Postnatal Deities. They've contributed to the evolution of the Zhou Tian stars."

Ziguang and Li Fan arrived at the Taiyin Star.

The Postnatal Deities arrived at the Taiyin Star one after another. It was their first time on this Supreme Star, and curiosity was written all over their faces.

Ziguang and Li Fan appeared silently before the Postnatal Deities.

"Silence."

Wherever Li Fan's gaze fell, even the air seemed to freeze. All the deities lowered their heads.

"This time, whether it was building the Star Gates or refining the spiritual treasures, you all did an excellent job. Each of you will receive one piece of Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves."

"If any of you wish to join the Taiyin Star Domain, you can tell me. This is voluntary."

Ziguang smiled and said, "You also have the chance to join the Ziwei Star Domain. Don't miss this opportunity. Think it over carefully."

Every deity below remained silent.

A Postnatal Deity from the Heavenly Emperor Faction hesitated, asking, "We already joined the Divine Kingdom before. Can we still join the Taiyin Star Domain?"

Li Fan gave a solemn promise. "You cannot join both forces simultaneously. As long as you wish to enter the Taiyin Star Domain, I will handle any follow-up troubles for you."

"By joining the Taiyin Star Domain and the Ziwei Star Domain, you will receive the stars you build yourselves, the Star Suppressing Treasures you refine, and be taught the Method of Transforming into a Star God, becoming a member of the Zhou Tian Star Gods."

"Once you join, there is no withdrawal. Otherwise, death."

In the end, only a handful of deities joined. Li Fan had mentally prepared for this; when the Primordial World erupted in continuous war, they would come to appreciate the benefits of the Zhou Tian Stars.

Ten Postnatal Deities from the Five-Colored Human Race joined, as their clan was large—many wolves, little meat.

"You fifty who join the Zhou Tian Stars will be glad for your choice today and will not regret it. Now, I shall impart to you the Method of Transforming into a Star God."

"The Method of Transforming into a Star God: You must ignite the origin of your assigned star, condense a star spirit, and with the aid of the Zhou Tian Stars Array Flags, gradually transform the origin and cultivate the Star Law."

"The Postnatal Divine Path can be cultivated concurrently. Transfer your believers to the star you reside upon."

"As the first batch of Postnatal Deities to join, I also grant each of you a drop of Three Lights Divine Water. You can dilute it and brew Dao Comprehension Divine Tea to drink."

"Future Postnatal Deities who come to the stars will be left in your hands. I have set up the framework; just keep it running steadily and avoid mistakes."

After these newly joined Star Gods departed, Li Fan spoke, "Ziguang, let us go find Goddess Wangshu to discuss the matter of the Solar Star God, Zhuzhao."