The Silver Crown Star System, Savage Star.
Looking down from high above, the Frigid Plateau, known as the roof of the planet, resembles a giant white elephant, lying prostrate on the vast and boundless land.
In the northeast of the plateau stands a majestic peak that reaches the sky, where Savage Star God, who has existed for thousands of years, resides.
Since the "Soul Well Council," "Blood River Will," and other major Fate Master Sect launched their rebellion, the entire Savage Star has been plunged into violent turmoil. The Star God Lineage suffered heavy losses, and the Savage Star God was also seriously injured in the fierce battle, so much so that he could only retreat to his base camp, relying on the terrain to deal with the fiercely attacking Fate Master, and wait for reinforcements from the Dynasty of Stars.
However, before reinforcements arrived, devastating news struck like a bolt from the blue across the Savage Star and even the entire Silver Crown Star System.
The First Star God dispatched Star Soldier corps to transport the Realm King Token, but they were ambushed by remnants of the Dark Demon Clan halfway there and were completely wiped out. Logan Landia, one of the twelve Saint King Star Envoy, tragically perished.
This earth-shattering news dealt an immeasurable blow to the fighting spirit of the Star God Lineage. The reason is simple: without the support of the Realm King Token, once Star God or Star Envoy falls, there will be no chance of resurrection, and the Star Soldier below will not be able to take over and fill the vacant positions. In other words, without the support of reserve forces, their strength will become weaker and weaker as they fight.
One of the most interesting aspects of the Star God System is that the authority and power of the Star God originate from the stars, the earth, mountains, rivers, and the Fortune of people.
However, the Star God need the support of the Realm King Token to exist.
The Realm King Token represents the World King's authority and approval.
In short, whether it's the Fortune of humanity or the sun, moon, and stars, they never recognize any Star God, Star Envoy, or Star Soldier. They only recognize the supreme king who reshaped the Starry Sky, saved the world, and unified humanity.
This means that once the Realm King Token is lost, the Star God Lineage will no longer be recognized by the sun, moon, stars, and the human race's Fortune. Naturally, they will lose their power and the authority they rely on for survival, and death will come knocking at their door.
If the Realm King Token existed forever and would never be destroyed, that would be fine. However, the problem is that the Realm King Token has a limited lifespan and needs to be replaced periodically. Furthermore, once Star God or Star Envoy dies in battle, the Realm King Token within their body will also Destruction.
This system was designed for two reasons: firstly, due to material limitations, and secondly, to prevent the Star God from acting recklessly. Only by having the Realm King Token issued centrally could the Star God and Star Envoy below be made to obey the central authority and not harbor any improper thoughts.
To be honest, the Star God System's balancing mechanism is perfect, taking into account all aspects. The Star God protect mortals, but are also restricted by mortals and the Realm King Token. Fate Master are caught in the middle of the two, and their power will gradually diminish until it is suppressed to the limit and then disappears completely.
Yes, the main intention of the World King in creating the Star God System was to eliminate the existence of Fate Master. This can be seen by studying the operating logic of the Star God System.
Otherwise, the various Fate Master Sect in the Silver Crown Star System would not have thought of overthrowing the rule of the Dynasty of Stars and the Star God Lineage as soon as they became powerful.
That said, the Star God System is theoretically perfect, but all of this is predicated on the constant existence of the World King. At the very least, there must be a powerful figure who can intimidate all demons and monsters to keep the system running.
Unfortunately, more than two thousand years ago, World King suddenly perished.
From that time onward, the Star God System began its irreversible decline and collapse. For the next two thousand years, it was merely a matter of prolonging its existence. Unless a second World King emerges, it is inevitable that the Fate Master Lineage will make a comeback and rule the Star God Realm.
The turmoil on the Savage Star and the Silver Crown Star System was just the beginning. Of course, it is undeniable that the depletion of human Fortune in this region also contributed to the turmoil occurring much earlier than expected.
However, the Star God of the Silver Crown Star System were unaware that humanity's Fortune had been devoured. From their perspective, it was the Star God Lineage finally could not suppress the Fate Master Sect, thus triggering this inevitable upheaval.
Inside the massive stone palace within the majestic peak, Savage Star God resembling a rock giant sits atop a throne, his chest cracked open, from which flows blood with a magma-like texture.
Gustavo sat below with Victor, with the Molten Fire Great Star Envoy beside them and several other Grand Star Envoy around them, but all of them had their heads drooping, bearing injuries of varying degrees, and some even had dull eyes, as if they had lost all their brilliance and fighting spirit.
Gustavo watched coldly, inwardly sighing. The complete annihilation of the team transporting the Realm King Token was indeed a terrifying blow to the Star God Lineage.
The Savage Star God surveyed his subordinates, taking in their reactions. After a dry cough, he said, "Don't be discouraged. Although our Savage Star has suffered heavy losses, the Star God Lineage has preserved its strength relatively well on other planets in the Silver Crown Star System. News has also come from the dynasty that His Majesty has dispatched the Apocalypse Cult and the Star Guards to provide support. Victory will be ours sooner or later."
After some encouragement, the deathly atmosphere in the stone hall finally changed somewhat, as if hope had been rekindled.
Seeing this, the Savage Star God finally smiled and said, "You might not completely believe what I say on its own. How about this, in a little while, the Star God of the Silver Crown Star System will hold a gathering to discuss the war with the Fate Master Sect. The Silver Crown Great Star God will also attend the gathering. Surely you'll believe his words then?"
"Silver Crown Great Star God?"
Upon hearing this name, the Grand Star Envoy present all looked up, their eyes shimmering with emotion.
The entire Star God Realm comprises eleven star systems, each overseen by a Great Star God. The combat power of these Great Star God is comparable to that of Level Eight Saint in the Fate Master System, far surpassing that of ordinary Star God like the Savage Star God.
It is precisely because each star system has an invincible Saint- level warrior in charge that the Star God Lineage has been able to suppress the major Fate Master Sect for thousands of years, and even after the fall of the World King, it still maintains the upper hand.
After inspiring his subordinates with the name of the Silver Crown Great Star God, the Savage Star God raised his hand and pointed, and a dense Star Vein Network appeared in the stone hall, with countless lines crisscrossing and outlining a phantom portal.
Led by the Savage Star God, he released his Divine Power and entered the portal. The other Grand Star Envoy followed closely behind. Gustavo and Victor, having stood firmly with the Star God Lineage and killed thousands of Fate Master, gained trust and were thus qualified to follow the Savage Star God to participate in the Star God Gathering of the Silver Crown Star System.
Light and shadow shift and change.
His Divine Power coalesced into a physical form, and Gustavo surveyed the entirely new environment before him.
The Starry Sky forms the dome, the ground is paved with silver starlight, thrones are suspended in rows, and there Star God in human form, some tall and some short, but all with a powerful aura.
Apart from the Savage Star God, the other Star God from the Silver Crown Star System who came to the gathering did not bring their Star Envoy.
Gazes came from all directions. After sizing up Gustavo and his followers, they roughly guessed the intentions of the Savage Star God and said nothing more.
"Savage, how are your injuries?" a female Star God asked. Judging from her familiar manner, she seemed to have a good relationship with the Savage Star God.
The Savage Star God shook his head with a wry smile. "The situation is not optimistic. It will take at least a year to fully recover. Fortunately, the Realm King Token within me is intact and can still hold on."
Another Star God, whose appearance was similar to that of an ordinary human, sighed and said, "Alas, the Realm King Token... I wonder if the First Star God still has any in stock. If not, then we're in trouble..."
Upon hearing this, the Star God present fell silent. Even they, once they lost the Realm King Token as their means of existence, would be nothing more than wandering ghosts, soon to be devoured by the Ether Power.
"Hmph, no matter what, we must not compromise. We have suffered heavy casualties, and so have the Fate Master. I refuse to believe they are not in pain. Besides, we have the support of the dynasty behind us. In the end, we will definitely win!" The speaker was a Star God who looked like a dwarf. His thick beard trembled violently as he spoke, as if echoing his master's emotions.
"Yes, Black Thorn is right. We must fight to the end; there can be no compromise."
Some Star God responded immediately, but Star God expressed different opinions.
"We've fought and suffered heavy casualties, but what has been the reaction of those mortals? They blame us for all the natural and man-made disasters. They dare not provoke the Fate Master, yet they demolish one Star God Temple after another. Even worse, some have soaked the remains of Star God Temple in cesspools. Such foolish people, such ungrateful bastards—do we really want to protect them? I think it's better to cooperate with the Fate Master and jointly control humanity!!"
Gustavo turned his head to look at the Fate Master who had spoken. She was a female Fate Master with a beautiful face and blood-red pupils, who at first glance looked just like Blood Clan.
"Blood Pupil, what do you mean? You want to betray us?!" Black Thorn Star God stood up immediately, his eyes blazing with fury, and rebuked him.
"Betrayal? No, I'm saving you, you fool. Fighting the Fate Master won't end well. Peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit are the true way out for our Star God Lineage." The Blood Pupil Star God looked at the Black Thorn Star God with a look of utter disappointment and resentment, and replied.
Black Thorn Star God's anger intensified. "Nonsense! The very existence of our Star God Lineage is to eliminate Fate Master. We are natural enemies, do you understand? You actually dare to dream that wolves and sheep can coexist peacefully?"
"Wolves and sheep? No, no, no, the relationship between us and the Fate Master is that of tigers and lions. Mortals are the sheep, and there are enough of them for both of us to share."
"You've gone mad! Blood Pupil, you've truly gone mad! If the First Star God hears you say that, you'll definitely be stripped of your Realm King Token!"
"Heh, perhaps, but I don't regret it. I firmly believe that my plan is the only possibility to save the Star God Lineage."
Gustavo coldly observed the debate between the Black Thorn Star God and the Blood Pupil Star God, while also watching the reactions of the other Star God.
Soon, he discovered an interesting place.
There seem to be quite a few Star God who support the Blood Pupil Star God, but none of them have spoken out yet; however, their eyes have already revealed a great deal.
"A struggle between the Enslavement Faction and the Guardian Faction? Indeed, people change, even the Star God. Faced with the fear of death, even once unbreakable beliefs crumble and change..."
In fact, similar debates had occurred within the Star God Lineage many years ago.
That is, is it still necessary to adhere to the Star God Creed and continue to protect humanity?
A small group of Star God believed that without the World King, their demise was inevitable, and that it would be better to cooperate with the Fate Master to 'raise' humanity.
Fate Master need fresh blood from humans, and they can extend their lifespan by consuming humans.
These are not issues that cannot be resolved through negotiation.
If public opinion is guided effectively, it can even motivate people to sacrifice themselves willingly.
In this way, the Star God Lineage can avoid fighting with the Fate Master. Without fighting, they can avoid death, and everyone can become the masters of this world together. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Star God who support the above viewpoints are the so-called Enslavement Faction.
However, many years ago, when the Star God Lineage was still quite powerful, this voice was ruthlessly purged by the First Star God as soon as it appeared, which greatly intimidated the remaining Star God, and no one dared to mention it again.
However, as long as the overall trend remains unchanged, it is only a matter of time before the Star God Lineage falls like a meteor, and the Enslavement Faction will never perish.
Today, the number of Star God supporting the Enslavement Faction is increasing.
It's not just the Silver Crown Star System.
In the other ten star systems, and even in the Continent of Stars, a considerable number of Star God have joined the Enslavement Faction.
For example, the Blazing Soul Star System where Lancelot resides.
On Light Arrow Star, why was the original owner of Luoni's "Awakening Aid Potion" switched?
It's important to know that these high-ranking nobles are generally the Star God's top priority for protection.
However, right under the nose of the Light Arrow Star God, the Fate Master of the Radiant Echo Cult switched the "Awakening Aid Potion".
There is only one explanation.
The Radiant Echo and the Light Arrow Star God are in cahoots.
More accurately, it was the Light Arrow Star God who sided with the Enslavement Faction and prepared to cooperate with the Fate Master Sect to control all the humans of Light Arrow Star by manipulating the Medici Family, in order to achieve the goal of 'domestication'!
Just as the two Star God reached the most intense point of their argument, a figure wearing a star crown slowly emerged from the highest throne— the Silver Crown Great Star God had descended.
Upon seeing this, Black Thorn Star God immediately bowed and said, "Lord Silver Crown, Blood Pupil's words are a fundamental trampling on the very existence of our Star God Lineage. We beg you to punish him!"
The Blood Pupil Star God showed no fear whatsoever, tilting his head slightly and remaining silent.
The Silver Crown Great Star God remained silent for a moment, then spoke a single sentence that shocked the Black Thorn Star God: "We just received news that the Apocalypse Cult and Star Guards sent by the Dynasty to provide support were ambushed by a mysterious force and suffered heavy casualties. In other words... we have no reinforcements!"
"What?!!"
Upon hearing this, Black Thorn Star God's eyes widened, and his hands trembled involuntarily.
Then, he abruptly turned to look at the still calm Blood Pupil Star God, "You knew everything, didn't you?"
The Blood Pupil Star God turned his head, his expression complex, and sighed, "Otherwise, why do you think I sided with the Enslavement Faction? We have no other way to go."
Upon hearing this, the Black Thorn Star God turned to look at the Silver Crown Great Star God, whose lips twitched slightly, but ultimately he chose to remain silent.
Saint are not omnipotent.
The Fate Master Sect in the Silver Crown Star System also possesses Saint combat power.
"No, we have a second path," Black Thorn Star God raised his head high, "It's nothing but death!"