Karma Settled, Ziwei Breaks Free

Cihang doesn't claim that her selflessness is particularly noble, but she absolutely keeps her promises.

He promised Xingchen, and he will keep his word.

Upon discovering the disintegration of the Starry Sky True Spirit, Cihang still felt a pang of regret.

Although Ziwei was merely an incarnation, she inherited all the Karma between herself and the Star Demon God.

That's why he was so angry when he saw that the stars hadn't fallen.

"Self-preservation is nothing more than distrust."

Now that you dare to show yourself, do you think that once I leave, no one can restrain you anymore?

What are you going to do? Are you going to devour this wisp of my divine soul and become the true Lord of Stars?

Ziwei's aura grew increasingly cold.

He believed he had fulfilled his promise to Xingchen, and now that Xingchen's scheme had resurfaced, even if he took action, it wouldn't be considered a breach of contract.

Although Xingchen is a remnant soul of Chaos Demon God, he is also an incarnation of a Primordial Chaos expert.

If they actually fought, he might not necessarily lose.

"Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. Xingchen had no such intention."

The matter of the hidden true spirit was indeed Xingchen's fault, but Xingchen had no ill intentions whatsoever.

To express my apology, Xingchen is willing to give up this body, only asking that you let me leave.

From beginning to end, there has only been one Great Emperor Ziwei in the Primordial World.

Xingchen immediately bowed and apologized, her attitude extremely sincere.

This time, it was his fault.

As for turning against Ziwei, Xingchen had no such intention.

This wasn't because he had placed too much importance on his promises, but rather because he was wary of Cihang's strength.

Even if we do defeat Ziwei this time, so what?

Cihang attained enlightenment before him.

If he dares to attack Ziwei, what awaits him may be the true destruction of his soul.

"These things aren't urgent. Tell me first how you managed to deceive me!"

"I must say, it's quite an achievement that even I couldn't detect you, Star Demon God!"

Xingchen's attitude lessened Ziwei's anger somewhat.

It's not surprising that the stars would be on guard.

After all, the stars and the original body had no personal relationship; it was all just a transaction.

Not only the stars, but I myself was once like that.

The reason I am willing to help Xingchen be resurrected is because I am confident that I can control the situation.

But unexpectedly, they were still outmaneuvered by the stars.

However, being able to scheme against the true form is a skill of the Star Demon God.

"If you wish to know, Fellow Daoist, Xingchen will naturally not conceal it!"

Xingchen's expression became increasingly sincere and humble.

He had no choice but to act this way; Ziwei's attitude directly determined his life or death.

Having put in so much effort to bring about this new life, Xingchen is unwilling to give up so easily.

Today's calamity is the result of past causes.

If it weren't for my own distrust, I wouldn't be in this predicament today.

Even if he could do it all over again, he still wouldn't be able to completely trust Cihang.

His decision to make the deal with Cihang wasn't because he trusted Cihang so much, but because he had no other choice.

No one would believe a cultivator they've only met once.

Even with the binding oath of Heaven, it's impossible.

Even oaths made by Heaven still have loopholes.

Therefore, while entrusting the True Spirit Imprint, the Star Demon God and Demon merged most of their will into the Ziwei Star.

He was able to do this because he did not truly perish, but rather Dao Transformation and the universe.

Although both involve the cessation of consciousness, there is a difference between the annihilation of the true spirit and the Dao Transformation.

The Dao Transformation is the process of integrating oneself into the laws of heaven and earth.

Although unable to retain its own will, it cannot be considered a true fall.

However, within the Ziwei Star Seal lies a trace of his true spirit.

It was also through this mark that Ziwei gradually regained her divine sense and restored her True Spirit Consciousness after entering the starry sky.

Xingchen's plan had no hidden dangers, but he miscalculated Cihang's cultivation progress.

When he regained some consciousness, Cihang had already become someone he could not afford to offend.

Even after learning that Cihang had not enslaved him, he dared not show himself.

He feared that his deception would anger Cihang.

Their appearance this time was indeed because they knew Cihang had left the Primordial World.

Although Ziwei has a good foundation, she ultimately lacks the strength of Cihang herself.

Under Ziwei's questioning, Xingchen dared not hide anything.

Including one's own calculations.

Because these things simply cannot be hidden.

"As expected of a former Chaos Demon God, his methods are indeed extraordinary."

Ziwei's tone had returned to calm.

"At this point, Xingchen is indeed in the wrong."

Xingchen doesn't ask fellow Daoists to forgive past grievances; he only wants to understand the cause and effect of this Karma.

No matter what conditions you propose, I will do my utmost to fulfill them, I only wish you would let me leave!

Xingchen bowed to Ziwei once more.

"Although you have your schemes, in the end, it's all for the sake of resurrection."

Although Cihang herself has departed, Ziwei is willing to bear this Karma.

You don't need to leave. This body was originally yours; it's me who should leave.

However, after this, our grudges are settled, and you can no longer act as a member of the Mount Luojia lineage!

Ziwei hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not make a move.

Although he was annoyed by Xingchen's scheming and concealment, he was not wrong from Xingchen's perspective.

The key point is that as long as Xingchen is not truly resurrected, the Karma between him and Xingchen cannot be understood.

Since that's the case, it's better to discard this physical body.

"Fellow Daoist Ziwei, are you really willing to leave?"

The Star Demon God's body completely collapsed, and he looked at Ziwei with a look of surprise.

His tone also carried a hint of uncertainty.

This body never belonged to me.

If it weren't for your scheming back then, Ziwei would never have existed in the Primordial World.

Now it's simply a matter of returning it to its rightful owner!

Ziwei's tone showed no reluctance, but rather a sense of relief.

The stars reappeared, and he finally understood the last Karma of this wisp of his soul.

As for cultivation level, given the true body's realm, it doesn't care at all about the strength of its avatars.

His significance lies in elevating one's state of mind and understanding.

Perhaps a different body and a different identity will bring different insights.

Now that the tribulation of the Journey to the West is about to begin, experiencing this tribulation personally from a different identity should bring different insights.

Moreover, given his divine soul essence, even if he were to start over, it wouldn't be difficult.

"Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist."

Xingchen knows that fellow Daoist doesn't care about these things, but Xingchen will remember the kindness fellow Daoist has shown.

He will surely repay today's kindness in the future!

Everything before might have been due to Cihang's strength, but this time, Xingchen's gratitude comes from the bottom of her heart.

Ultimately, it was his petty mind that led him astray.

"No need. Our Karma is settled. May we each find our own peace from now on!"

As Ziwei finished speaking, the starlight in her primordial spirit dissipated and rapidly merged into her sea of consciousness.

His soul also vanished silently from his sea of consciousness.

"Stars bid farewell to fellow Daoist!"

The moment Ziwei departed, the power of resentment in her sea of consciousness began to converge like stars.

This body was originally evolved from the core of the star's origin, and there is no separation between him and it.

While gaining control of her body, Xingchen also inherited Ziwei's cultivation level.

No, it shouldn't be called inheritance.

Although Ziwei abandoned this physical body, the Great Dao he comprehended was imprinted in his soul.

However, in terms of his understanding of the Way of Stars, Xingchen is in no way inferior to Ziwei, and may even be superior to him.

Therefore, Xingchen easily stabilized his cultivation level.