An oppressive atmosphere hung over the area around the Endless Sea. Fierce winds and towering waves swept across the East Sea, as though everything heralded the arrival of a terrible disaster.
In Lingxiao Palace, Thousand-Mile Eye and Wind-Following Ear served as the eyes and ears, activating the Mysterious Light Technique. Li Jing, Taibai, the Jade Emperor, and the others kept a close watch on the scene. When Lord Lao made his move while the star official stood around doing nothing, they were rather puzzled. Only when that egg appeared did everyone let out a deep sigh of relief.
"Your Majesty, now that the star official has brought out Nian, the outcome is settled. We can rest easy!" Li Jing had seen through everything!
Taibai nodded as well, and the Jade Emperor agreed.
But things at the scene were nothing like that. Lord Lao was utterly bewildered. Wasn't that damned thing supposed to have been ruined and taken away by Dongwang Gong? Then what the hell was this?
He did not believe the duty star official had been pulling his leg earlier. Otherwise, the fellow really was a rotten bastard who had been fishing for information.
Xi was baffled too. Something was wrong with this Nian. Why did he have so much fortune? Shouldn't he have barely any, since he hadn't hatched? But there was no time for Xi to think it through. The bait had been cast, and the fish had bitten. It was time for the next move.
The duty star official's heart surged with excitement, and even his hands trembled as he held the egg. This was an enormous achievement! After this battle, the glorious deed he performed today would eclipse his shameful history at the Library.
"Xi, don't think your years of accumulated power let you disregard