Long life was a blessing; dying young, a calamity.
Among the Twelve Zodiac Star Gods of Zhuge Yixian, the one least suited to Fengdu's atmosphere should have been the Longevity Star. Yet this was precisely the Star God he had descended as. Gu Chi could not help but ponder the meaning behind it.
As a powerhouse of Xiong Yizhen's generation, a founding noble who had fought alongside Xiong Yizhen to win the realm, Zhuge Yixian's strength was unfathomably deep.
Now, with the Longevity Star descending upon the ghost kingdom, an inexplicable harmony emerged within an environment that should have been one of utter opposition.
This was a manifestation of a realm far beyond the ghostly creatures of Fengdu.
The ghostly shadows by the street crouched soundlessly, faint rustling whispers flowing like mist.
The Star God's radiance held no aggression. Instead, it brought an indescribable sense of safety, making the ghosts wish to sleep—or perhaps it could be seen as the ease before danger.
Gu Chi halted, adopting a more cautious attitude. "The people of Yue Kingdom have never been honest. Wen Jingxiu has always been making little moves, though he has never dared make a big one... What does Your Excellency the Star God mean?"
[Longevity Star] spoke bluntly. "These past few days, I withdrew some of my focus and thought it over and over—I believe there was something wrong with Gao Zheng's death."
The so-called Twelve Zodiac Star Gods had guarded Chu lands for countless years, ceaselessly perishing and being restored. Every one possessed its own will and power. But [Longevity Star]'s words at this moment were clearly spoken entirely under Zhuge Yixian's control.
A dangerous expression appeared on Gu Chi's face as he said in a deep voice, "The transaction with Rakshasa Bright Moon Pure and the campaign