Primordial Starry Sky

Li Fan crossed billions of light-years in a single thought, arriving at the Taiyin Star.

Beneath the Moon Laurel Tree, Goddess Wangshu opened her starry eyes. "Li Fan, you've come. Congratulations on becoming the Solar Star God."

Li Fan grinned. "This is all thanks to your care, Goddess. A great kindness need not be spoken aloud."

Wangshu gently shook her head. "What is fated will come; what is not fated, do not force. Zhuzhao's nature was too proud—he would rather die than be sealed. I didn't help you much."

Li Fan asked, "Goddess, tell me about the first half of the battle. I was focused on the Solar Star, fighting Zhuzhao's clone, and didn't see it."

Wangshu spoke slowly. "When Zhuzhao was about to be sealed, he sacrificed himself, blood-offering his Dao fruit. His law power surged immensely. Even I was no match for him at that time. The Three Emperors had already stoked his hatred to the fullest in their past actions. The four of them fought all the way to Mount Zhou. You know the rest."

"Let me tell you about the major events happening in the Primordial World recently."

"The Nine Heavens of the Primordial World may be separating. The three Da Luo Venerable Gods of the Three Heavens—Cang Tian, Qing Tian, and Huang Tian—have already begun to act. Heavenly Emperor Cangli is still in seclusion healing his injuries, and they seem quite severe."

Li Fan pondered for a moment. "Cangli's injury is key, but I think the most crucial factor is the manifestation of the Primordial Heavenly Dao, which made the Three Heavens firm their resolve."

The Heavenly Dao is the supreme rule of the Primordial World, governing all things.

Wangshu circled around Li Fan. "Li Fan, you've made something of yourself. To actually defeat Zhuzhao's clone—you've given me quite a surprise."

Li Fan chuckled. "Rebuilding the glory of the starry sky is a duty I cannot shirk. From now on, call me Solar Star God Li Fan."

Goddess Wangshu shot him a glare. Li Fan looked unconvinced. "Let me show you my strength. Zhuzhao's clone wasn't just some random fight."

At this moment, Li Fan stood on the Twelve-Grade Pure World White Lotus, the Thirty-Six Sea-Calming Divine Pearls behind him emitting Sea-Calming Divine Light, and the World Sword in his hand.

"Zhuzhao's clone—I avoided his edge. Let his true body come."

Goddess Wangshu was stunned. "This is the innate spiritual treasure you found last time? Are top-tier innate spiritual roots and top-tier innate spiritual treasures that easy to get? Fine, fine, fine—so this is how you play!"

"If Zhuzhao hadn't died and actually came, you'd be unhappy."

Li Fan looked smug. Refining the Solar Authority and comprehending the Nine Yang Law, he had broken through to Grand Unity Sixth Heaven over the long years, and the World Origin Law had grown far stronger.

Among the Thirty-Six Heavens, another Medium World had upgraded to a Great Thousand World. Li Fan now wielded the power of four Great Thousand Worlds, and the gathered "World Sword" possessed the force to sever all laws.

Wangshu smiled lightly. "Looking at the last great battle, I think you, Li Fan, were the biggest winner. You got all the benefits. The Three Emperors were the biggest losers."

"Li Fan, are you the Son of Fate? Three innate spiritual treasures—one for attack, one for defense, one for enlightenment. What other treasures are you hiding? Let me see."

Li Fan waved his hand. "Nothing left. I'm not as rich as you, Goddess. An Innate Supreme Treasure is the treasure of my dreams."

In the years that followed, Li Fan stayed on the Taiyin Star, distributing the Auxiliary Star banner embryos he had refined on the Solar Star to the gods of the starry sky.

Li Fan looked out over the entire starry sky. The Star Gods were working with fiery zeal, and he was deeply satisfied.

Li Fan and Goddess Wangshu enjoyed peaceful days on the Taiyin Star, drinking tea and discussing the Dao.

Taiyin and Taiyang, yin and yang in harmony—unmatched under heaven.

The Primordial World began to stir. The Nine Heavens moved incessantly. Heavenly Emperor Cangli was forced out of seclusion, but the situation only grew more intense instead of easing.

Cangli arrived at the Divine Kingdom treasury. "Juling Clan, are there any healing treasures left?"

Juling Clan looked helpless. "Heavenly Emperor, the top-grade healing treasures are gone. How is your injury recovering?"

The Heavenly Emperor asked, "Have you asked the Earth Emperor and Human Emperor if they have any spare healing treasures? Their injuries are lighter than mine."

Juling Clan sighed. "No. Heavenly Emperor, you could go to the starry sky. The Three Lights Divine Water, formed from sunlight, moonlight, and purple light, is the Primordial World's foremost healing sacred object. It would surely help your recovery."

Cangli said gloomily, "I am severely injured. I cannot let those with ill intentions see through my true state. You and Tianling Clan are my trusted Da Luo Venerable Gods, but your movements are constantly watched."

"I'll go discuss this with Yuejian Clan and Jiutou Clan." The Three Emperors secretly communicated through the River of Time with their divine thoughts.

"Our Origin Dao Injuries are too severe. We must obtain the Three Lights Divine Water. Is there a way to get it without anyone knowing?"

Yuejian Clan spoke. "Cangli, did you know? A new Solar Star God has emerged. This person is Li Fan, formerly under the Taiyin Star Lord."

Jiutou Clan added, "I have a good impression of Li Fan. Borrowing the Three Lights Divine Water shouldn't be a big problem."

Cangli was shocked. The biggest winner was the Taiyin Star Lord—no, the new Taiyang Star Lord, Li Fan. Fine, fine, fine—so this is how you play. Seamless succession.

Jiutou Clan said slowly, "I have a plan. The Human Dao Hall of Heroes has an unknown Da Luo named Titing Clan. He can visit the Supreme Stars in the starry sky and request to borrow the Three Lights Divine Water."

Cangli urged urgently, "Act quickly. Have Titing Clan bring plenty of treasures to trade."

Cangli seethed inwardly. Damn that Zhuzhao. Damn those Demon Gods. They targeted him throughout the battle. Now, due to his Origin Dao Injury, he could only exert the power of Grand Unity Eleventh Heaven. If he continued fighting, his injury might worsen.

Cangli felt exhausted. On one side were the Demon Gods, on the other the Five Elder Lords. He hoped Titing Clan's journey to the starry sky would go smoothly.

Wangshu and Li Fan sensed an unknown Da Luo outside the Taiyin Star.

Li Fan ordered a Star God to welcome him. Titing Clan arrived at the Taiyin Star.

Titing Clan had specifically studied the starry sky's forces. Seeing both the Taiyang Star Lord and Taiyin Star Lord present, he could save himself a trip.

This Da Luo, Titing Clan, was very respectful to Li Fan and Wangshu.

"I pay respects to the Taiyin Star Lord and Taiyang Star Lord. I come on the orders of the Three Emperors to request a large amount of Three Lights Divine Water from the starry sky. This is the Three Emperors' decree."

Li Fan saw Titing Clan produce many treasures to exchange for the Three Lights Divine Water.

Titing Clan stated an approximate quantity.

Li Fan nodded upon hearing it. "Titing Clan, wait a moment. I'll go find Doumu Yuanjun."

Goddess Ziguang soon arrived at the Taiyin Star, walking toward Li Fan with a smile.

"Taiyang Star Lord Li Fan, incredible—already broken through to the sixth heaven of Great Luo. At this rate, you might catch up to me any day now. Li Fan, your cultivation speed puts a lot of pressure on me!"

Li Fan quickly waved his hand. "Don't tease me. The Three Emperors' Envoy is here. I need to borrow a large amount of Three Lights Divine Water. The real matter is urgent."

Ziguang put on a helpless look. "There's not that much Three Lights Divine Water."

Li Fan kept blinking at Goddess Ziguang. She understood there was something important to discuss.

On Penglai Immortal Island, Li Fan obtained a large amount of Three Lights Divine Water. Making this simple task complicated served his own purposes.

"Goddess Wangshu, Goddess Ziguang, I'll cover the bulk of the Three Lights Divine Water this time. I want the Three Emperors to owe the three of us a karmic debt."

Ziguang blinked, a little worried. "Then aren't you taking a loss, Li Fan?"

Wangshu's expression remained flat. "When has Li Fan ever taken a loss? It's good enough if he doesn't swindle others. Alright, let's follow his lead this time."

Li Fan received the Titing Clan envoy with a grave expression. "The Three Lights Divine Water is available, but these treasures aren't enough. The Three Emperors must owe the three of us a karmic debt."

The Titing envoy put on a troubled face and went to the River of Time to consult the Three Emperors.

In the end, Li Fan achieved his goal and watched the Titing envoy depart.

He wouldn't dare do this alone—letting the Three Emperors, these three Top-tier Great Divine Powers, owe a karmic debt. Li Fan was well aware of the Later Generations' Western Two Sages' technique of canceling debts through death.

The previous Solar Star God, Zhuzhao, had offended the Three Emperors to the death. As the current Solar Star God, Li Fan didn't dare act too arrogantly.

The Three Emperors, as the Tribulation Protagonists of the God-Demon Era—this karmic debt was Li Fan's preparation for the future. One day, it would come in handy.