Several days later.
Gu Qingfeng sat cross-legged on a desolate and lifeless star, its surface scarred and devoid of any signs of life.
He activated the Star-Devouring Grand Technique.
In an instant, a powerful force enveloped the star, and an astonishing sight unfolded—the barren celestial body began to melt away at a visible pace, as if it were an ice cream under the scorching sun.
The star dissolved into a torrent of dazzling, immense stellar energy, which surged into Gu Qingfeng’s body.
At this point, the Star-Devouring Grand Technique had reached its limit.
Had it been the Star-Devouring Ancestor performing this feat, he would only have been able to expel this energy, utterly incapable of converting it into his own power.
But for Gu Qingfeng, who possessed the Law of Stellar Extremes, this energy was a feast—no matter how much, he could devour it all.
The Law of Stellar Extremes, as expected of a law mastered by a Celestial King, was like the supreme ruler of stars—a higher existence capable of freely manipulating stellar energy.
The vast, surging stellar energy that poured into Gu Qingfeng’s body was rapidly absorbed and refined into his own foundation under the influence of the Law of Stellar Extremes.
Gu Qingfeng could feel his mana, physical body, and soul soaring wildly under the nourishment of the stellar energy.
Several hours later, the desolate star had completely turned to dust.
"Phew... the 233rd star," Gu Qingfeng murmured, savoring the overwhelming power within him.
He had never expected the combination of the Star-Devouring Grand Technique and the Law of Stellar Extremes to be so effective—only slightly inferior to the system’s rewards, yet far surpassing the benefits of consuming immortal pills and elixirs.
After several days of cultivation, devouring 233 stars had elevated his strength to a level where he could hold his own among Golden Immortals.
The only regret was that he hadn’t encountered a stellar storm yet—otherwise, breaking through to the Golden Immortal realm would have been within reach.
However, he decided to halt his cultivation for now, as the Seven Stars Assembly was less than a year away.
Though a year might seem like ample time, it wasn’t—the journey to the Seven Stars Immortal City, where the assembly would be held, would take at least half a year, not to mention the potential disasters and mishaps along the way.
Compared to solitary cultivation, family was far more important.
With this thought, Gu Qingfeng transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the depths of the starry sky.
Traveling through the cosmos was an excruciatingly dull affair—months could pass without encountering a single living soul.
Though stars were countless, the probability of stumbling upon a life-bearing ancient star was minuscule.
After a month of flying, Gu Qingfeng could no longer endure the loneliness.
"Damn it, when has this Emperor ever suffered like this?"
He began reminiscing about the days when he would travel in a palanquin carried by a retinue of subordinates, surrounded by pomp and fanfare.
Though he could summon countless underlings from his Palm World now, their strength was too weak—if he relied on them to pull his chariot, it would take a century to reach the Seven Stars Immortal City.
After some deliberation, Gu Qingfeng thought of his "beloved son," Ye Wuyou.
Though not a top-tier expert, Ye Wuyou’s strength as a Mystic Immortal was at least sufficient for the task of chariot-pulling.
And so...
"My son Wuyou, where are you?"
Ye Wuyou, who had been immersed in cultivation—frantically improving himself in his quest to one day overthrow his "father"—was abruptly summoned.
He glanced at the desolate ruins of the starry sky around him, an uneasy feeling creeping into his heart.
It was no surprise—every time Gu Qingfeng called him out, it never boded well. How could he not be afraid?
He vaguely remembered the last time, when he was sent to buy wine in the Shadowghast City, only to end up beaten half to death and imprisoned.
Who knew what fresh torment awaited him this time?
"My son Wuyou, cultivation is not just about seclusion. As the saying goes, 'Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.' I summoned you this time so you can broaden your horizons, take in the scenery along the way, and gain some life insights—it will greatly benefit your cultivation."
Ye Wuyou’s lips twitched. Here we go again.
Then, Gu Qingfeng produced a golden ancient war chariot, complete with reins at the front.
Without hesitation, he wrapped the thick reins around Ye Wuyou three times, bundling him up like a tiny dumpling.
"F-Father, this..." Ye Wuyou was on the verge of tears.
Ignoring him, Gu Qingfeng leisurely boarded the golden chariot and tossed out a star chart.
"Head to the Seven Stars Immortal City. If we don’t arrive within three months, I may have to reconsider our father-son relationship," he said flatly.
Though filled with reluctance, Ye Wuyou dared not disobey.
After all, a father’s command was as weighty as the heavens.
"Yes, Father. Please hold on tight—hyah!"
Like a little foal, Ye Wuyou dashed through the starry sky, pulling the golden chariot behind him, vanishing into the horizon in a streak of light.
Inside the chariot, Gu Qingfeng summoned the Little Corpse Charm, instructing her to take on the form of Yin Yudie, the Shadowghast Madam, and serve him tea and refreshments.
Thus, a bizarre spectacle unfolded in the cosmos—a child no older than three, shorter than the chariot’s wheels, sprinted through the void, pulling a golden war chariot a hundred times his size.
A month passed in the blink of an eye.
As Ye Wuyou charged through a particular region, his expression suddenly changed.
"A detection array!"
He turned and urgently called out to Gu Qingfeng, "Father! Trouble! The area I just passed was rigged with a detection array. It has no offensive power, but it senses anyone who crosses through. It must be the work of star pirates—they use these arrays to detect travelers and ambush them!"
Hearing this, Gu Qingfeng’s spirits lifted.
"Stop the chariot immediately. Wait right here," he commanded.
Ye Wuyou was stunned. "Father, but—"
"I’ve been bored for a whole month without killing anyone. Now that prey has delivered itself to us, how can we let this opportunity slip?"
Listening to Gu Qingfeng’s eager tone, Ye Wuyou felt his future grow ever bleaker. He hastily halted the chariot, terrified that if his father couldn’t vent his bloodlust, he might turn on him instead.
On a distant, ochre-colored star, a band of star pirates stared intently at the golden chariot.
"They stopped? Could this be a trap?"
"If even the child pulling the chariot is a Mystic Immortal, what kind of figure must be seated inside?"
"What do we do, boss? Do we move in?"
All eyes turned to a black-robed man, their leader.
The man hesitated briefly before making his decision.
"Attack! This is our territory. We’ve operated here for years, setting up countless traps and arrays. Even if we can’t win, escaping will be effortless."
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
transmigrates into the world as the sect master of the Heavenly Yan Sect, which is on the verge of being wiped out. He binds a system that grants him cultivation power based on the number of disciples he has: for each disciple, he automatically gains a year's worth of cultivation every single day! Take one disciple: every day he gains 1 year of cultivation power. While others struggle through a year of bitter training, he gets the same just by sleeping through a single night. Take ten disciples: every day he gains 10 years of cultivation power. Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul—he breezes through all bottlenecks without lifting a finger. Take one hundred disciples: every day he gains 100 years of cultivation power. Even a Soul Transformation Venerable before him can’t survive a single blow. Take ten thousand disciples: every day he gains 10,000 years of cultivation power! With a wave of his hand, he topples empires. With a single step, he crushes the sacred grounds of the universe. ... While others fight tooth and nail for secret techniques, Lin Yan casually hands out Nascent Soul-level cultivation manuals as beginner textbooks. While others strain to find talented recruits, Lin Yan opens his doors to anyone—so long as they’re human. In just three short years, the Heavenly Yan Sect went from a backwater sect made up of three crumbling huts to a sacred land that every cultivator under heaven would kill to enter. ... One day, otherworldly demon gods invade, with a million demon soldiers pressing down upon the realm. Lin Yan, yawning, rises from his lounge chair and glances at the system panel: [Current Disciples: 1.28 million] [Daily Cultivation Increase: 1.28 million years] He waves his hand casually, and the countless demon soldiers are reduced to ashes in an instant. “So noisy… interrupting my fishing.”
【Prologue: The Beginning of It All – Use holy water to heal the saintess tainted by demonic energy, then converse with her.】 Shen Nian stared at his older sister sipping yogurt, lost in thought. So you’re telling me my sister is the saintess, and yogurt is the holy water? 【Main Quest 1: Brave Youth, Become an Adventurer! Reward: Rookie Adventurer Title.】 【Side Quest 1: Find the Adorable Kitty! Reward: 1000 Gold Coins.】 Shen Nian: "Wait, I’m a high school senior here—did some guy who got isekai’d accidentally bind his system to me?" Hold on, completing quests gives gold rewards? Titles even boost stats? Is this for real? (A lighthearted, absurd campus comedy—not a revenge power fantasy.)
