Ren smiled, his expression earnest. "If you're going to change the Heavenly Laws, count me in!"
Yang Jian had stood by him. Ren would never repay that loyalty with ingratitude.
Gratitude shone in Yang Jian's eyes.
Yuding Zhenren looked at them both and shook his head. "Very well, very well... Do as you please! If anything goes wrong, I'll take care of it for you."
He meant it. With the Saints gone, his strength ranked among the highest in the Primordial World. There was little he needed to fear.
After their discussion, Yang Jian was the first to leave.
Ren turned to Yuding Zhenren. "Master... what exactly is Purple Star Qi?"
Yuding Zhenren said, "Purple Star Qi is Imperial Qi. Emperors of the Human Race and emperors of the heavens alike possess it. If you want to become the Ziwei Great Emperor, you must have Purple Star Qi!
"Even with my support, you would struggle to gain the Violet Myrtle Star's recognition or command the Celestial Star Formation without it. To gain that recognition, you need Purple Star Qi."
"I see..." Ren said. "How do I obtain it?"
Yuding Zhenren stroked his beard. "There are ways. First, become an emperor in the Mortal World, and Purple Star Qi will come naturally. But the Mortal World is stable now, and taking its throne would entangle you in Karma. Second, contemplate the Violet Myrtle Star, grasp its essence, and obtain Purple Star Qi.
"So, Feng'er... before the Investiture of the Gods begins, stay in seclusion on Kunlun Mountain. Observe the Ziwei Starfield and comprehend Purple Star Qi. When the time comes, you can rightfully inherit the title of Ziwei Great Emperor, refine the Violet Myrtle Star with your Purple Star Qi, and cultivate by absorbing power from the Celestial Star Formation.