Although I could call upon part of Ming Chu's Cosmic Stars and take them for my own use, she still had to uphold Great Cosmic Heaven's reputation. She couldn't afford to drop the ball at a crucial moment.
For example, with the nearby Cosmic Heaven Hall masters coming this time, she was both my avatar and one link in the causal chain explaining my existence.
"How can we obtain stars the fastest?"
Tian Zi hadn't had time to ask about the specifics of the star art I had awakened before my question left her stunned.
While she was considering it, Di Gou suddenly stepped forward and said, "Xia Ye, I hear that besides coming in person, the masters of the other Cosmic Heaven Halls will also bring some of the more powerful Star Controllers from their halls. I imagine all the Great Cosmic Heavens will take out some surplus stars they normally keep as rewards, encouraging everyone to compete in battles so they can prepare for the upcoming grand contest."
"Oh?" I looked curiously at Di Gou, who wore a black star robe.
I hadn't thought much of the girl before, but after taking a closer look, I had to admit she was rather pretty.
It was just that her sycophantic nature was far too obvious.
"Our Great Cosmic Heaven will take out some as well. With your star art, Xia Ye, if you can win then, you'll definitely stand out in the grand contest," Di Gou continued.
Before I could answer, however, Di Ju, standing beside Di Gou, grew displeased.
"Di Gou, why are you bothering with him? Is that our concern?" After saying this, Di Ju immediately turned and left, while several lackeys clinging to him like sticky rice cakes quickly followed.
Di Gou gave Tian Zi a