Divine Capital, Stargazing Tower, night.
The Major Star Officer stood on the balcony of the Stargazing Tower. He raised his head and 'looked' at the stars in the sky with a sorrowful and hopeless expression. Bloody tears slowly flowed from his eyes covered by gauze and slid down his high cheekbones.
"Major Star Officer!" A Royal Star Child beside him rushed forward in a panic and exclaimed softly.
"Someone, come quickly! Summon the imperial physician!" Another Royal Star Child turned his head and rushed out while shouting.
Everyone in the Stargazing Tower was thrown into chaos. Soon, an old imperial physician rushed in, panting. He quickly went to the Major Star Officer who was being supported to the side and quickly removed the gauze covering his eyes. He peeled open his eyelids to take a closer look, then reached out to feel his pulse. His expression darkened.
The Major Star Officer's voice was hoarse as he said softly, "My time is up. Imperial Physician Jiang, there's no need to trouble yourself."
With that, he turned his head to look at a few Royal Star Children who were crying not far away and said, "Quickly prepare the carriage. I'm going to the palace to meet the Emperor."
The few children left in tears. The Royal Star Child beside the Major Star Officer said while sobbing, "Major Star Officer, live to a hundred years old. You'll definitely be able to get through this!
Why don't you rest well? Imperial Physician Jiang is the number one divine physician in the world. He'll definitely be able to cure you! "
Imperial Physician Jiang shook his head and let out a long sigh. "I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed!"
The Major Star Officer said to Imperial Physician Jiang in a low voice, "Imperial Physician Jiang, you don't have to take my son's words seriously.
Xing Cai, bring Imperial Physician Jiang to rest. I have a few words to say to Xing Chen. "
Royal Star Child, who was called Xing Cai, wiped his tears and led Imperial Physician Jiang away.
After the two of them left, the Major Star Officer looked at Royal Star Child called Xing Chen and smiled bitterly. "All these years, you've been serving me wholeheartedly, but you've never received my teachings. Do you know why?"
Xing Chen choked with sobs. "This disciple is dull and stupid. I don't dare to hope for more!
It's already difficult for me to repay you for being saved by you from the refugees. I only hope that you can live to a hundred years old so that I can serve you for a hundred years! "
The Major Star Officer caressed his head lovingly and said slowly, "Silly child!
You're talented and kind. You're the best candidate for the position!
But the more it is like this, the more I can't push you into this pit of fire! "
Xing Chen was stunned. "I … don't understand."
The Major Star Officer said slowly, "All these years, I have never told you about the biggest secret of the Stargazing Sect!
Come closer, I'll tell you! "
Xing Chen trembled slightly. He realized that he was about to find out something earth-shattering. He leaned forward and leaned his ear close to the Major Star Officer. He held his breath and concentrated.
The Major Star Officer said in a low voice, "The order of the Major Star Officers of the Stargazing Sect has always existed with the country!
When the country was prosperous and developed, the Great Star Officers would be immune to all diseases and would be strong and healthy.
However, if the Imperial Court were to meet with a calamity, the Supreme Star Officer would have to face the calamity!
In the five hundred years since the founding of the Daqi Kingdom, there have been a total of five life-and-death catastrophes. Each time, we, the Major Star Officers, have helped the Daqi Kingdom survive! "
Xing Chen kowtowed without hesitation and said, "I'm willing to die for you, Master!"
The Major Star Officer smiled happily and said, "I'm gratified that you have such filial piety!
But this time is different! "
He looked at the sky and said with a fearful expression, "The appearance of the Four Ominous Stars is a great catastrophe that has not been seen in a thousand years!
This means that four earth-shattering catastrophes are about to descend and destroy the human world!
The Daqi Kingdom's lifespan has come to an end. Even I, the Major Star Officer, will not be able to extend my life! "
Xing Chen was horrified. "What about the Divine Sect?
Even the Divine Sect can't save the Daqi Kingdom? "
The Major Star Officer smiled bitterly. "The Divine Sect has long merged with the Daqi Kingdom. Now that the Daqi Kingdom is about to fall, the Divine Sect will not be able to continue!
Without the skin, how can the hair attach itself to it? "
Xing Chen reacted quickly. "But even if the Daqi Kingdom is about to fall, it will only be a change of dynasty. Why will the human world not be able to survive?"
The Major Star Officer smiled bitterly. "Four earth-shattering catastrophes. Any one of them is enough to destroy the entire human world, let alone four great catastrophes."
As he said this, he propped himself up and panted. He said to Xing Chen, "I've spent my entire life's effort to get a glimpse of the future. Now, I'll tell you everything. Remember it well!
When I enter the palace to meet the Emperor, I'll arrange for you to leave from the east of the city.
You must immediately head east to the Stargazing Sect and report what I've said to the Sect Master. Ask him to quickly awaken the living Golden Immortals of the Heaven Immortal Pavilion. Only if they act, perhaps … the human world will have a chance of survival! "
The Major Star Officer moved closer to Xing Chen's ear and quickly whispered to him. Xing Chen's expression changed. He was about to speak, but he forced himself to stop. He nodded as he listened. "Yes, I've remembered everything!"
The Major Star Officer nodded. "You've always had a photographic memory, a kind heart, and a trustworthy person. I trust you.
Go now, there's no time to lose! "
Xing Chen wiped his tears and stood up. After taking a deep look at the Major Star Officer, he turned and left.
The Major Star Officer took a deep breath, and his pale face became rosy. It was obvious that he had entered the final radiance of the setting sun.
Then, the Major Star Officer slowly walked downstairs to the horse carriage that was already prepared. He then followed the horse carriage into the palace.
The horse carriage went all the way to the west. When it was about to reach the Jingyu Hall of the inner palace, it suddenly stopped. The Major Star Officer knocked on the door of the carriage and asked, "What's the matter?"
The Imperial Star Child, who was driving the carriage, said in a trembling voice, "Major Star Officer, there's … there's someone blocking the way!"
The Major Star Officer said angrily, "This is the inner palace of the Divine Capital. Who dares to block the way?"
The Major Star Officer lifted the curtain and saw that there was no one around the spacious palace square. Even the patrolling guards were nowhere to be seen. There was only a man in black standing in the middle of the square, blocking the horse carriage's path.
This man in black was of medium build and did not seem to have any magic power. His head was lowered, and his face was hidden in the shadow of his hood.
However, the Major Star Officer recognized him immediately. He gritted his teeth and said, "It's you?
Big Teapot?! "
The man called Big Teapot finally raised his head. He lifted his hood to reveal a face full of scars. He stared coldly at the Major Star Official and said slowly, "It's already so late. Where are you going, Major Star Official?"
The Major Star Officer gritted his teeth and said hatefully, "Big Teapot!
You've been plotting in the palace for so many years. It's only today that I can see what you're trying to do! "
Big Teapot looked at the Major Star Officer meaningfully and said, "Oh?
What do I want to do? "
The Major Star Officer said hatefully, "You colluded with the Nine Hells and attempted to release the Netherworld King to bring disaster to the human world!
You're conspiring with a tiger. Even if your plot succeeds, the human world will become hell. Do you think you can have a good life? "
Big Teapot laughed out loud and said, "You don't have to worry about that!"
The Major Star Officer slowly got off the horse carriage. He clenched his teeth and tapped the scepter in his hand. The scepter suddenly emitted a dazzling blue light, shining brightly in the dark night.
He said hatefully, "His Majesty has been deceived by a despicable person like you!
I will not let your plot succeed! "
Big Teapot sneered and did not retort. He only took a step back and snapped his fingers. Suddenly, a crack appeared in front of him.
The crack was filled with blood, as if one could see the terrifying roaring blood pool of the Nine Hells!
In the blood pool, a ball of blood-red flames was burning!
The Major Star Officer only took one look at the ball of flames and was immediately stunned. His entire body froze on the spot, unable to move.
Then, the flames in the crack transformed into a giant hand. It broke through the crack and suddenly slammed down on the Major Star Officer's head!
The Major Star Officer's eyes were filled with despair as he looked at the overwhelming palm that was coming towards him from all directions.