Xin Rui's Farewell

Black Tortoise Starfield, somewhere on Destiny Star.

Mu Qing was cultivating in peace.

He had learned the Heavenly Court's purpose. They were searching for withered tree branches and the White-Bone Skeleton, not targeting him.

With that, the pressure in his heart eased considerably. So long as the Heavenly Court did not learn of his connection to the Starry Sky Dynasty, nothing unexpected was likely to happen.

He now effectively controlled the entire Black Tortoise Starfield. Its nominal ruler, Gui Hong, was merely a puppet.

Mu Qing was somewhat worried about having Gui Hong deal with the Heavenly Court's people. He feared that, through the Heavenly Court's experts, Gui Hong might reclaim that other portion or free himself from the restrictions imposed by the portion of his divine soul in their hands.

But Elder Tu pounded his chest and assured Mu Qing that Gui Hong's other portion of divine soul was in his hands. Even Heavenly Court experts would be unable to sever Gui Hong's connection with this portion of his divine soul.

Moreover, the moment Gui Hong showed any intention of informing the Heavenly Court about being controlled, Elder Tu would threaten him.

"Hahaha! Another breakthrough! I'm at the early stage of the Heavenly God Realm!"

A burst of wild laughter came from nearby. It was Elder Tu.

After reaching the early stage of the Heavenly God Realm, he restored his body to the appearance of a man around thirty. His features were resolute and imposing.

He was tall and powerfully built, clad in blood-red robes as he laughed heartily.

Although he had once been a Great Emperor, starting cultivation anew was still a rather troublesome and time-consuming matter.

The reason he had been able to soar from the early stage of the True God Realm to the early stage