Section 91: Joining the Star Continent Faction

"Even a genius like the Night Emperor could not leap from the Star Saint's palm. Perhaps he was still smugly believing that he had truly been reborn and successfully defied the heavens. Little did he know that all of this was the Star Saint's plan. And what about me? Was I not also one of the Star Saint's chess pieces?" At this thought, Chu Yun's expression shifted repeatedly, his state of mind utterly shaken.

Seeing his expression, the Star Saint immediately understood what was going through his mind and hurriedly consoled him. "Chu Yun, you need not belittle yourself. Your growth to this point was by no means due solely to external factors. Even Saints cannot completely control the fate of all living things. I merely provided an opportunity; it was through your own talent and effort that you seized it. That is your own achievement. Those who cannot seize such opportunities are like Ning Fanchen. Take the Dragon Emperor as another example: I merely provided a platform like Mount Li to select the true seeds capable of becoming Emperors. The Mad Dragon King survived after being driven into a dead end because he naturally possessed extraordinary qualities. Through his own efforts, he earned that opportunity."

The Star Saint's words were like a clear spring washing over his heart. Chu Yun's body jolted.

That was right. Without his own hard work and struggle, how could he have achieved what he had today? His accomplishments had never been gifts from others—they had been won with his own blood and sweat. He had walked step by step, with both feet firmly on the ground, to reach this point. Why should he doubt himself?

At this thought, a faint smile appeared on Chu Yun's lips.

"That's more like it. As expected of Chu