Honoring Vassal Heroes

Within the Nine Springs Underworld of his Natal Star, Liang Ji's soul sat enthroned above the underworld. Between his hands, the Deification List unfurled, swirling with black and yellow light. The black light blazed brightly while the yellow light dimmed somewhat, and divine edicts rose and fell within it, casting down streams of white, crimson, and azure divine light.

"...Second-generation Ice King Bing Li led her vassals in battle in the Falling Star region. She fought valiantly, died a hero's death, and rendered outstanding service... Now, in the name of the Heavenly Emperor, I hereby appoint her the Fifth-Rank Azure Edict Civil Judge of the Mingquan Underworld..."

Over the past year, not only had the vassals' casualties and losses—including their spaceships—been replenished, but Liang Ji's Natal Star had also grown considerably. It had refined Demon Cores, been nourished by showers of light, developed its vassals, and refined precious Spirit Seeds, Spirit Roots, and other resources, all of which had played a major role in its growth. The Star Origin had increased by several tenths.

This additional Star Origin would allow his Natal Star to support and appoint even more ghosts, gods, and earth deities.

So, after routinely showering his Natal Star with light to nourish it, Liang Ji began appointing new deities in both the Nine Springs Underworld and the mortal world.

The main targets of this round of appointments were the many vassals who had fallen in the battle in the Falling Star region, especially those among them who had reached the fifth tier.

Their souls were powerful, and they had rendered great service in the battle in the Falling Star region. Liang Ji naturally did not begrudge appointing them directly as deities within his Natal Star, letting them share its lifespan and shine alongside it.

So, after appointing