In contrast to the father and sons of the Marquis of the East in East Lu, Ji Chang stood atop the Star Observation Platform in Western Qi City, in Western Qi.
The Book of Changes flipped rapidly in his hand as the power of the Eight Trigrams of the Later Heaven continuously calculated, seeking an opportunity to change heaven and earth.
Behind him, the Heir of the marquis's residence, Bo Yikao, and his younger brother, Ji Fa, both wore looks of excitement.
Under the falling starlight, Bagua runes flowed across Ji Chang's fingertips, illuminating countless heavenly secrets.
Suddenly, his brows furrowed. The Book of Changes in his hand snapped shut, and he let out a long breath before offering a distant salute toward the sky.
"Father, how is it?" Ji Fa asked, unable to conceal his excitement.
Ji Chang shook his head and said slowly, "The heavenly secrets and karma here have all been blocked. I can't calculate anything at all."
"During this Tribulation, I can't use divination techniques again. If the Heavenly Venerate hadn't taken pity on me and let me off, I would've already suffered a backlash and died."
Bo Yikao's expression changed. He hurried forward to support Ji Chang. "Father, are you all right?"
Ji Chang shook his head, a faint smile appearing at the corners of his mouth. "Don't worry. I'm fine."
A sharp glint flashed through Ji Fa's eyes. "Father, since even you can't calculate the heavenly secrets, that only proves that Great Shang is now filled with variables. If Western Qi can seize this opportunity, we may yet grasp a sliver of heavenly secrets and defy heaven to change our fate!"
Ji Chang gave his second son a deep look and said solemnly, "Fa'er, do you know that in this Tribulation, only the final