"My Star Card forced me to do it. They forced me to abdicate, so I had no choice …" Luo Feng gazed at Emperor Yan with clear eyes. He let out a long sigh and said with a serious expression, "You see, my Star Card cards are almost all burly men. When a group of men gather together, the weather is dry and the ground is dry, so it's easy to quarrel."
"After a long time, even looking at a yellow-skinned rat makes one feel that it's good-looking."
"If a goddess appears at this time, everyone will be very happy, and unnecessary conflicts will be reduced, don't you think so?"
Zhuo Ying nodded, looking at him playfully with her beautiful eyes. "That's true. You've always said that the Star Card is fun, but the ones who make it are burly men. When these two sentences are combined, it is indeed easy to misunderstand."
"Now that I've seen such a Star Card, it at least shows that you are normal in some aspects."
The corners of Luo Feng's mouth twitched.
"How do you feel in the Wind Pavilion?" Zhuo Ying asked.
Luo Feng pondered for a moment, frowning. "I just feel that deputy pavilion master Qin Ze's attitude towards me is quite strange."
"Huh?" Zhuo Ying was curious.
Luo Feng said, "He should know that my goal is the chief pavilion master, right?"
"If I want to compete for the chief pavilion master position, I will inevitably fall out with him midway and kick him to the top. Since that's the case, why is he so sincere to me today and wants to train me as his little brother?"
Zhuo Ying shook her head. "Other than the core members of Kang Of Gojoseon's camp and mine, who else knows that your ultimate goal is to compete for the chief pavilion master position?"
"In the eyes of most Star Card masters, you are just an outstanding Star Card master. They don't know about the special relationship between you and me."
"Many Star Card masters in the four pavilions belong to the neutral camp. They are not loyal to me, nor are they loyal to Kang Of Gojoseon. They are only loyal to the empire."
"Just like Qin Ze, Kang Of Gojoseon will definitely not tell him that your goal is to become the Chief Pavilion Master."
"After all, if Qin Ze knew that you were one of my people, he wouldn't target you. After all, if he were to target you, in a sense, he would be making an enemy out of me."
"Neither side wants to provoke this kind of neutral Star Card Master."
"Therefore, in the eyes of most people in the Wind Pavilion, you are just an ordinary Star Card Master who graduated from the Sacred Land and went to work in the four pavilions."
"If they are targeting you, it might be because your existence is related to their current interests."
"For example, Lin Xuan and Yan Que. You threatened their positions, which is why they secretly used underhanded methods."
"As for Qin Ze, his goal is the pavilion master selection in the middle of next year. In his view, before the pavilion master selection, it is impossible for you to shake his position as deputy pavilion master and affect his chances of becoming the pavilion master. Therefore, he naturally won't target you. Instead, he wants to develop you into his right-hand man."
Luo Feng finally understood. No wonder Qin Ze wanted to take him in as a little brother. It turned out that he didn't know that his boss was Emperor Yan.
Zhuo Ying continued, "It's almost the new year, and the Wind Pavilion's pavilion master selection will be held in the middle of next year. Once the Wind Pavilion's pavilion master selection is confirmed, there will be no changes unless there are special circumstances."
"Similarly, only after becoming the pavilion master of the Wind Pavilion will you be eligible to run for the Chief Pavilion Master."
"There is still about half a year until the middle of next year. Your first task is to become the pavilion master of the Wind Pavilion."
"Half a year?" Luo Feng rubbed the center of his brows, feeling the pressure. This period of time was indeed very tight.
Zhuo Ying glanced at Luo Feng. "Although your progress is very fast, you still need to rely on other cultivation resources. Otherwise, it will be very difficult for you to compete for the pavilion master position in the middle of the year."
"However, the Astral Source Ritual is about to begin. This is a good opportunity for you."
"Astral Source Ritual?" Luo Feng asked, "What's that?"
Zhuo Ying said, "Simply put, this is a great cultivation benefit for the young heaven prides of the four pavilions. It happens once a year, and only for the commanders."
Luo Feng's eyes lit up, and his face lit up with joy. "It's really like a pillow being sent when I'm sleepy. What a coincidence!"
Zhuo Ying was silent for a while before she said, "Generally speaking, it's not so early. I changed the time."
Luo Feng was enlightened, and a look of gratitude appeared on his face. "Thank you, Emperor Yan. You're so nice."
If she wanted to change the time, Kang Of Gojoseon would definitely oppose it. He must have put in a lot of effort for this, right?
Zhuo Ying nodded slightly. She was very happy and satisfied. In an instant, she felt that everything she had done for him was worth it.
I'm good to you, and you know that I'm good to you. How wonderful is that?
If you don't know … are you retarded?
"Don't be happy too early. Although I've helped you advance the Astral Source Ritual, whether you can win it will depend on your ability." Zhuo Ying reminded him.
Luo Feng was taken aback. "Are there any other conditions?"
Zhuo Ying's beautiful face was like a flower, and her eyes sparkled as she looked at Luo Feng. "Every deputy pavilion master only has one quota for commanders to participate in the Astral Source Ritual."
"As for whether you can win this quota, it will depend on your performance."
…
The next day.
Star Wind Hall.
In a dazzling hall, Qin Ze sat on his throne.
Not far away, there were three golden cushions on which sat three commanders: Han Xiang, Luo Feng, and Lu Xiaowan.
Behind each commander, there were three silver praying mats on which sat three vice commanders.
Behind Luo Feng, Xia Qiuming stared at Luo Feng's figure with a disappointed look on her face. Her beautiful brows were tightly knitted together as she fell into deep thought.
What did the commander's' oh 'mean?
Inside the hall, there was a sandalwood fragrance rising in spirals, lingering around everyone's nostrils and immediately making them feel refreshed.
After a short while, Qin Ze slowly opened his eyes and swept his gaze around. "The Astral Source Ritual is about to begin."
As soon as these words came out, the eyes of everyone in the hall suddenly became blazing hot.
Everyone knew what the Astral Source Ritual meant.
The Astral Source Ritual was an extremely precious cultivation benefit. If one could participate, it would undoubtedly save a year or so of cultivation time for an ordinary Star Card Master.
However, the expressions of many deputy commanders soon dimmed because they knew that this was a benefit prepared for the commanders.
It had nothing to do with them.
Lu Xiaowan's beautiful brows furrowed slightly as she secretly wondered why the Astral Source Ritual had been brought forward this time.
Han Xiang's indifferent eyes, which had always been slightly downcast, exploded with astonishing light at this moment. He was somewhat excited.
Right now, he really needed these kinds of resources.
If it could be held earlier, he might be able to use this opportunity to become a five Star Card Master, and his chances of becoming a deputy pavilion master would undoubtedly be much higher.
Qin Ze said, "According to the rules, every deputy pavilion master can recommend one of their commanders to participate in the Astral Source Ritual."
"As for who to choose …"
Before he could finish, Han Xiang interrupted, "Of course it's based on merit."
"That's right, it is indeed so."
Qin Ze nodded. "The two commanders, Han Xiang and Lu Xiaowan, during their tenure as commanders, their merits are obvious to all."
"However, although Luo Feng is new here, not long ago, he defeated the Frost Wolf Clan and solved the problem that had been plaguing Lin Feng City for many years. It is also a great merit."
"Therefore, in terms of merit, there is no difference between the three of you."
Han Xiang frowned. "Since the military merits are the same, how do we determine the candidates for the Astral Source Ritual?"
Luo Feng also cast a curious look.
Qin Ze's eyes flickered. After pondering for a moment, he slowly said, "You all know that the Star Card of the Yan Dynasty was completely popularized after Emperor Yan ascended the throne."
"Before that, only a small number of people cultivated the Star Card. Most people still focused on using star energy to improve themselves. They are called martial artists, also known as Star Dou Warriors."
"After the Star Card was popularized, it was proven that the role of Star Card Masters was much greater than that of Star Dou Warriors."
"However, we also encountered some obstacles in the process of popularizing the Star Card."
"The people in some areas are stubborn. They do not accept giving up their original cultivation path and becoming a Star Card Master."
"They do not believe in the power and potential of the Star Card. In their eyes, especially those of the older generation, the Star Card is just a toy that they use to amuse themselves."
"And Wu King City is such a place."
He paused and his sharp eyes swept across the three of them. "Therefore, the test this time is very simple."
"Whoever can convince Wu King about the wonders of the Star Card and promote the cultivation method of the Star Card in Wu King City will be the candidate for the Astral Source Ritual."
Han Xiang and Lu Xiaowan frowned slightly when they heard these words. Their expressions turned grave. This test was not going to be so easy …
"The Star Card is so good, but they don't accept the Star Card?" Luo Feng was also startled. He did not understand this.
However, thinking about it, every dynasty had its own reformist faction and diehard faction. Even the Yan Dynasty was no exception.
How could it be easy to change the cultivation method of these clans that had been passed down for hundreds of years?
…
Governor's Mansion.
"Wu King City?"
Hearing this, Chu Man frowned. "The Wu King of Wu King City is very stubborn. It won't be easy to convince him."
"Let's try."
Luo Feng smiled. He remembered that the Pill Pavilion Master from the Holy Land also had doubts about the Star Card. He did not believe that the Star Card could be used to refine high quality pills.
Until Xiao Yan showed off in front of him.
Therefore, from Luo Feng's point of view, if he could display the strength and potential of the Star Card, he might be able to convince the Wu King.
Right now, the biggest problem was how to convince the Wu King with the Star Card.
Luo Feng shook his head and walked into his room. He wanted to take a nap, but he was unable to fall asleep.
Then let's make a Star Card.
He gently rubbed the Star Ring and inspected the material warehouse.
After entering the Card Master level and witnessing the power of the Platinum Card, he felt that the Gold Star Card was not enough.
Currently, he only had two platinum cards in his possession: Han Xin and Yan the Angel.
Therefore, the most important task now was to build a full Platinum Card team.
Luo Feng inspected the material warehouse. Soon, a Platinum Card came into view.
"Desolation's Finger Bone (Platinum) x1."
This was the trophy that Fahai obtained after defeating a monster called Desolation in the Xuankong Temple when he entered Tianyuan.
"Desolation's Finger Bone?
What can the Finger Bone make? "
Luo Feng's imagination was running wild. He suddenly thought of the Sacred Body of the Ancients, the Great Desolate Imprisoning Heavenly Finger, and other strange things.
If he used it to make a Star Card, the Platinum Finger Bone must be the main material.
According to the card making experience accumulated over a long period of time, the nature of the main material determined the main nature of the Star Card.
Luo Feng felt that the Finger Bone was suitable to make a warrior-type Star Card with a strong physical body.
But who should he make it for?
Luo Feng's eyes flickered. He spun the Star Source Pen and fell into deep thought.
Soon, an invincible figure gradually appeared in his mind.
"Let's choose him."
He clicked to make a Star Card.
"Star Card System activated. Please draw a Star Card pattern …"
Luo Feng held the Star Source Pen and drew the outline with the tip of the pen. A fierce man slowly took shape.
This man had a dignified and majestic appearance. He was holding a Fangtian Halberd and glaring angrily.
His hair was tied up with a golden crown and he wore a flowery battle robe. He was riding a rabbit.
This rabbit had eight rabbit heads. This was the Yamata Rabbit.
Confirm and submit.
"Star Card pattern drawn. System review …"
"Review passed. Please add the Star Card background …"
"In the Three Kingdoms period, there was a man named Lu Bu. His martial arts were unparalleled. He was greedy and brave but not resourceful."
"Not only was he good at close combat, but he was also good at archery. He once shot a halberd at the Yuan Gate and saved Liu Bei from danger."
"If it wasn't for that arrow, Royal Uncle Liu wouldn't have had the chance to go to Jiangdong disco …"
Unfortunately, he was killed by a man named Cao and died at the White Gate Tower. "
"However, what everyone didn't know was that Lu Bu didn't die. He traveled through time with his body and his Red Hare."
"He traveled to a fantasy world. In this world, there were powerful people who could travel through the void with their physical bodies. Some people could cover the sky with a flick of their fingers. Some people could turn stars into horses. Some people were called Martial Ancestors. They relied on all kinds of runes to suppress an area."
"The setting of this world deeply stimulated Lu Bu. At that time, he realized that no matter how strong he was, he was just an ordinary person. He was like an ant. He could die with a wave of the hand."
"However, in the past, he was the undisputed number one in the world. He enjoyed the admiration of everyone. Now that he had fallen into the mortal world and become an ant, how could he be satisfied?"
"So, Lu Bu began to work hard. However, there was no one to guide him in his cultivation. Until one day, he picked up a finger bone."
"This is the Bone of Supremacy."
"After obtaining the Bone of Supremacy, Lu Bu was reborn. He was reborn. From then on, he soared."
"His body changed from an ordinary to a sacred body. This is the Sacred Body of the Ancients."
"Later, he went to explore the ruins and obtained the super skills passed down by the powerful people: the Strength of the Hell-Crushing Divine Elephant and the Great Desolate Imprisoning Heavenly Finger."
"As the saying goes, when a man achieves the Dao, all his chickens and dogs follow him to heaven. After Lu Bu achieved the Dao, he didn't forget the Red Hare that had followed him for many years."
"He killed the ancient divine beast, the Yamata no Hare, and used its blood to transform the Red Hare."
"…"
He clicked to confirm.
"Star Card background filled. System review …"
"Review passed. Please add the synthesized materials …"
Luo Feng thought for a moment. The finger bone represented the Sacred Body of the Ancients. So, he threw it in.
He scanned the material warehouse. There was a material called the Three-Headed Demonic Ape Halberd. It was obtained on Peng Island. It could represent the Sky Piercer.
So, he threw it in.
Next, there was one more material that represented the Yamata no Hare.
"Skin God, go and catch a rabbit." Luo Feng looked at Uchiha Skin God.
"You always ask me to do some boring work. Humph." Uchiha Skin God inflated his electric bag and ran out, cursing.
Soon, he came back with a rabbit in his mouth.
Luo Feng took out the rabbit's Star Core.
Considering that Lu Bu was an archer, he went to the Xuanji Battalion to find a longbow.
So, the Finger Bone of the Desolate, the Demonic Ape Halberd, the rabbit's Star Core, and the longbow became Lu Bu.
He threw them all in.
He clicked to confirm.
"Materials added. System review …"
"Review passed. Star Card generated …"
Lu Bu
Quality: Platinum
Weapons: Sky Piercer, Dragon Tongue Bow
Level: Three Star Card Master
Skills:
[Greed]: Lu Bu stole a defensive skill of a specific Star Card and used it on himself.
[Yuanmen Shooting Halberd]: Lu Bu was a godly archer. He drew his bow and used it to deal a fatal blow to the enemy Star Card, causing great damage.
[Great Desolate Imprisoning Heavenly Finger]: One finger to imprison heaven and earth, two fingers to shatter mountains and rivers, three fingers to exterminate life, four fingers to break the sky, and five fingers to control the universe. Lu Bu could condense three fingers. When he awakened the Sacred Body of the Ancients, he could condense five fingers.
[Yamata no Hare]: The Red Hare horse could greatly increase Lu Bu's movement speed. When it transformed into its original form, Yamata no Hare, it had the skill [Hoop]: Throw a ring of light at the enemy Star Card. If successful, it would turn the enemy into a small paper man and lose the ability to fight. Lasts for five minutes.
[Sacred Body of the Ancients]: When Lu Bu's HP is lower than 20%, he would awaken the Sacred Body of the Ancients. His level would increase by one star, and the effect of all his skills would be doubled. He could use up to three Star Card at the same time, ignoring all control effects. He would also awaken the skill [Strength of the Hell-Crushing Divine Elephant].
[Strength of the Hell-Crushing Divine Elephant]: With the power of countless divine elephants, he could unleash a punch that could split mountains and seas.
Introduction: "Where is my Diao Chan?"