"The eldest prince, Lü Fengxian, is very likely one of them!"
"What?!"
Dongfang Fu had already cast a solemn, heavy pall over the gathering. At this sudden mention of the eldest prince, everyone's heart lurched, and Heavenly Empress Zhi Ji cried out in shock.
"How is that possible? Fengxian's mind is quite clear and steady. He isn't as irritable and vicious as the Otherworlders described!"
Huan Empress Qi Ji pondered for a moment before carefully phrasing her question, then pressed further. "How exactly do you determine who is a Demon Star?"
Given Dongfang Fu's position, and the fact that she had only recently submitted, she certainly would not dare speak recklessly without absolute confidence, much less "curse" the eldest prince!
Her saying it was very likely meant that Dongfang Fu was certain enough to dare speak out!
"We infer it from a combination of factors: their upbringing, blessings and reputation, how many battles they have fought, how much blood they have shed, and so on."
Dongfang Fu weighed her words as she explained. After a pause, she simply spoke plainly. "You could say that most of today's prominent figures of renown are among them. In the Otherworlders' terms, they are those historical generals ranked first-rate or above! Their so-called Heaven's Favor comes not only from the enhancement and protection of stellar spirits beyond the heavens, but also from these demon souls at work!"
"What about Fengtian?" Huan Empress Qi Ji asked, worried and anxious.
"The crown prince probably isn't one. After all, Demon Stars lean toward brutality and slaughter, whereas the crown prince clearly dislikes killing. He is kind and generous by nature, showing no signs of demonic influence. Besides, the crown prince isn't a renowned historical figure. Apart from the basic enhancement of his fruition rank, there is nothing