Eye-Bearing Star Lord

This is a spacious hall, not opulent, but with an antique charm. However, this does not diminish the overall grandeur of the palace; on the contrary, it adds a touch of solemnity.

Deep within the palace, instead of magnificent chairs, there was a cloud bed, with clouds drifting and gathering.

A man draped in a black cloak reclined on a cloud, facing the main hall, one hand supporting his head and the other stroking a black cat in his arms.

The black cat was curled up lazily, its eyes closed, seemingly fast asleep.

The two, a person and a cat, exuded an aura of casualness, etherealness, and untamed spirit. The surrounding space seemed to be influenced by this aura, overlapping and shifting.

Dressed in court attire, Lü Liang stood in the center of the empty hall, holding a white jade tablet, bowing his head and not daring to utter a sound.

The vast palace was deserted except for the two people and the cat, giving it a desolate feel.

After a while, the man lying on the cloud bed smiled softly, propped himself up with his hands, sat cross-legged, and let his jet-black hair fall down, hanging down on his body, very smooth.

He casually placed the black cat on his lap. The cat meowed softly, but did not open its eyes.

"Alright, Grace-Bestowing True Lord, you don't need to be so reserved. After all, you were once First Rank first-rank Divine Rank, received the title of True Lord, and were the master of Jade Spirit Star Lord. Your status is extraordinary, and you can be my equal."

As the man spoke, he slightly raised his head, a smile playing on his lips, revealing a handsome, almost sinister face. His lips were red, his teeth white, and his eyes were as bright as stars. His voice was melodious and pleasant, with a magnetic quality that seemed to penetrate the heart.

After saying this, he suddenly chuckled, "Come to think of it, I've actually benefited from Jade Spirit's situation. I hope that when we meet again, this won't cause any rift between us."

"Eye-Bearing Star Lord." Upon hearing this, Lü Liang, who was standing on the throne, quickly replied, "I now serve under the Circuit City God Donghua, a Star Lord god under your command. How can we discuss anything else? We should discuss rank and position."

The handsome man known as "Eye-Bearing Star Lord" shook his head slightly upon hearing this, offering no further advice. Instead, he changed the subject, saying, "Very well, we can discuss these matters later. You've been in seclusion for so long, and you've finally stabilized your cultivation, returning to the third Third Grade. Moreover, you're mentally clear and focused. Once you've sorted out the karmic issues in the lower Karma and emerged to reintegrate the Yin-Yang Pagoda refined by the Jade Spirit into your Divine Body, you should be able to advance another step, reaching the Second Grade. At that time, when you manifest an avatar and partially leave the Heavenly Court, there will be no distinction between superior and subordinate."

"I have to Star Lord for your care, Star Lord," Lü Liang replied immediately. "If Star Lord hadn't bestowed that Spirit-Concentrating Pill upon me and sent me to the Stargazing Pavilion to observe the changes in the stars and meditate in seclusion, let alone stabilizing my realm and advancing further, even maintaining my Third Grade would have been extremely difficult. I might have already fallen back to the Fourth Grade."

"These things, even if I don't give them to you, Jade Spirit will give them to you anyway. There's no such thing as bestowing or not bestowing," Eye-Bearing Star Lord, waving his hand. He noticed a slight change in Lü Liang's expression and smiled, "Grace-Bestowing True Lord, you don't need to care about the opinions of other gods and Celestial Soldiers. In this world, whether immortals or mortals, gods or ghosts, it's all the same. With status and position, one can easily obtain more, while those at the bottom of the hierarchy, even if they work hard, find it difficult to change their Fortune. That's why they are jealous of you and spread rumors."

"Thank you for your guidance, Star Lord." Lü Liang nodded, his face showing gratitude, but the worry in his eyes did not fade. He knew that the other party wanted to resolve his inner conflict, and if it could be easily resolved, how could it be called an inner conflict?

Sometimes, having an outstanding disciple can be gratifying for a master, but it can also be a source of trouble.

Seeing Lü Liang's expression, the Eye-Bearing Star Lord smiled and stopped bringing up the matter. Instead, he asked, "Now that you've emerged from seclusion, what are your plans? When you first went to Heaven, you wanted me to give you the Military Tally to conquer the evil god of the Marshlands. Do you still have that intention now?"

Lü Liang was taken aback upon hearing this, a flash of resentment crossing his face before he quickly concealed it and bowed his head, saying, "I was unaware that person had left such words before. I was not thorough in my consideration. However, even if we cannot forcibly quell the Marshlands gods, we should at least intimidate them to prevent them from becoming restless."

"How eager to act!" Upon hearing this, Eye-Bearing Star Lord laughed, then clapped his hands, startling the black cat on his lap. The cat rolled over slightly and let out a soft meow.

"I know, Grace-Bestowing True Lord, although you speak with righteous indignation, your purpose is still driven by self-interest. Your true intention is to capture that deity of Mingyuan Mountain, isn't it?" Upon hearing this, Eye-Bearing Star Lord paused, then lowered his voice, "That deity should be a naturally Heaven-Born Deity, right?"

Upon hearing the words "Heaven-Born Deity," Lü Liang's hand trembled violently, and he almost dropped the scepter in his hand.

"Hahaha," Eye-Bearing Star Lord laughed again, "Don't panic, it's just Heaven-Born Deity, what's there to be so surprised about? True Lord, you were seriously injured before, I couldn't just ignore Star Lord, sending some Celestial Soldiers to investigate is perfectly reasonable."

"I hope the Star Lord will understand..." Lü Liang composed himself and was about to speak when he suddenly heard a whooshing sound. Startled, he looked up and saw a ball of red light flying towards him, filled with surging divine power.

When he arrived in front of Lu Liang, the red divine light turned and turned into a token, with the word "bing" written in seal script on it. If he looked carefully, he could see some strong figures in the slender strokes, waving swords!

Upon receiving the token, Lü Liang was initially taken aback, then subconsciously looked up at the cloud bed.

"With this Military Tally, you can mobilize three celestial generals and ten thousand celestial Celestial Soldiers. The power of these celestial generals is comparable to that of Second Grade deity, and they can be of great assistance to you," the Eye-Bearing Star Lord looked at Lü Liang and smiled calmly. "As you said, the god of the Marshlands cannot be conquered, but can be deterred. You must determine the appropriate measure. As for that Heaven-Born Deity, he is somewhat significant to the Heavenly Court. After you capture him, you can strip him of one or two of his Divine Office. Do not be too greedy, otherwise even Jade Spirit will be affected."

Lü Liang's expression changed several times, then he nodded and bowed in thanks.

"No need to thank me. Go down and make the arrangements. In a few days, when all the soldiers and generals in my constellation are assembled, you will naturally know in the mortal realm. At that time, you can lead the army uprightly and honorably. Why worry about any ghostly tricks?"

"Thank you for your guidance, Star Lord," Lü Liang replied, knowing it was time to take his leave. However, as he departed, he couldn't help but add, "There's one more thing I need to tell you, Star Lord. That Lesser God has some grudge against me, this..."

"Revenge is the best revenge, and understanding Karma paramount," Eye-Bearing Star Lord waved his hand. "As long as you don't destroy the Core Talisman, everything else is up to you. If you can make this divine consciousness dissipate, leaving only the talisman, that would be a good thing too. Alright, these matters are entirely up to you..."

As he said this, he slumped to the side and lay back down on the cloud bed.

Lü Liang still had doubts in his heart, but before he could ask any more questions, the light and shadows shifted and the scenery changed. When he came to his senses, he was already outside a star.

The star twinkled, illuminating its surroundings. Lü Liang Divine Eye, able to see the pavilions and towers deep within.

With a slight sigh, he withdrew his thoughts, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect towards the stars, turned around, and transformed into a streak of light, disappearing in an instant.

Far behind him, the star grew smaller and smaller due to the distance. Behind this star, in the seemingly boundless Void, stars slowly emerged, some near, some far, some bright, some dim.

Each one exudes a mysterious and powerful aura.

Whoosh!

A meteor fell from the sky.

A star fell into Jiannan Circuit.

Lü Liang had been away from his Domain of Law for some time and had only returned today.

As the saying goes, a day in heaven is equivalent to a year on earth.

This statement does not mean that the flow of time is different on both sides, but rather that because gods have long lifespans, their concept of time differs from that of mortals. What might seem like an eternity to mortals as something lasting for months or years is merely a fleeting moment to gods.

A month has passed since Lü Liang left, yet he did not cause any panic among the gods in the Jiannan Circuit Divine Office, nor did he affect the operation of the Divine Path in the slightest; everything remained as usual.

Upon his return, he stepped into the Yin-Yang Road from the City God Temple in a small town.

As soon as he entered the road, Lü Liang took a deep breath, absorbing a lot of the People's Wishes and incense offerings along the way. His Divine Body transformed from Fleshly Body into a radiant divine body, and then his back straightened abruptly, and his spirit and energy underwent a change.

Within the palace complex of the Eye-Bearing Star Lord, Lü Liang consolidated his cultivation, even breaking through and rebuilding, gaining an opportunity for further advancement and showing signs of breaking through to the Second Grade of the Divine Rank.

This is because he was already of a high Divine Grade, which allowed him to advance on his own and progress rapidly. Even so, it was inseparable from the assistance of the Eye-Bearing Star Lord.

However, while the Star Lord's help might be something others would be eager to receive, Lü Liang felt somewhat like he was living under someone else's roof. For the past few months, he had often felt a sense of oppression. Now, back in his own Domain of Law, he was able to absorb the incense offerings and his Divine Body was greedily consuming them to replenish his Divine Power Space. It was as if a long-awaited rain had come after a drought, and his confidence was restored.

Then, he straightened his clothes, stepped out through the Yin-Yang Road, and returned to the Netherworld Domain.

The Yin-Yang Pagoda stands not far away.

However, Lü Liang did not notice that when he absorbed the incense offerings from the Yin-Yang Road, several thoughts drifted along unusual trajectories. Once he left the Yin-Yang Road, these thoughts immediately spun and gathered in one place, turning into a small fragment.

Heart Demon Fragment!

"Lü Liang is finally back. My time is running out."

Qiu Yan sensed something and shifted his attention to the Divine Spirit Body. At the same time, a Seven-Colored Divine Sense traversed the Void and reached him, revealing a piece of information—

"A catastrophe is imminent, affecting the Southern Border. We should join forces and come here for a discussion."

Then another stream of information flowed out, condensing into a map in front of Qiu Yan, pointing to a certain location.

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