CHAPTER 583: CHAPTER 274: HEAVENLY BOOK PROJECT_3

Return to the Star Country?

Without the star matrix of the constellations, she couldn’t go.

To the human world?

To the time-space world?

She couldn’t afford to provoke either the incense fire Taoist or the Nuo God.

"Where else could I go?"

It seemed as if Star Covering had nowhere to return to.

"Join Zoroastrianism."

A clear voice emanated from the Zoroastrian Fire Token.

"If you join Zoroastrianism, the Fire Sect will help fulfill your wishes—if you want revenge, you’ll get revenge; if you want to confront the will of Jing Country, you’ll confront the will of Jing Country."

"Was it the incense fire Taoist who killed my second brother?"

"Yes!" the Zoroastrian Fire Token replied, "Zhou Xuan rode a black donkey into the time-space world and told the incense fire Taoist about you and your second brother. He’s a snitch."

"Can Zoroastrianism help me kill the incense fire Taoist?"

"Yes, but the timing is not yet ripe."

"So, it means you can’t kill him for now?"

Star Covering sneered coldly.

"The timing may not yet be right for that, but the time is absolutely ripe to kill Zhou Xuan. The cauldron of the Mingjiang You Shen Company is exceedingly weak. A few days more, and once the cauldron breaks, the Zoroastrian Fire Sect will be free to invade Mingjiang Prefecture at will,

and Zhou Xuan must be eliminated."

The promise from the Zoroastrian Fire Token of "eliminating Zhou Xuan" deeply intrigued Star Covering.

But what could Star Covering do besides joining Zoroastrianism?

Without Nanny Yuan, Star Covering couldn’t bring her will into the human world. Without her second brother, Nine Li Mansion felt desolate.

"I’m willing to join Zoroastrianism."

Star Covering placed her right hand on the Zoroastrian Fire Token. A blazing flame engulfed her body.

Ignoring Star Covering’s pain, the Zoroastrian Fire Token spoke joyfully: "Congratulations, new believer of Zoroastrianism."

...

Zhou Xuan woke up early, fully rejuvenated after a restful sleep.

"Even in dreams, I can learn things."

In his dream, Zhou Xuan had already mastered how to use the Will Heavenly Book.

"Ah Xuan, I’ve analyzed the power attributes of Buddha’s Seal."

Miss Qiang called out to Zhou Xuan from within the secret realm.

"Really?"

"The power of Buddha’s Seal converts into the power attributes of Jing Country, and there are a total of three kinds. The first is Buddha energy, the second is spirit monster energy, and the third is old zombie energy. Based on this, if someone from the Buddha Country converts into someone from Jing Country, they become part Buddha, part monster, and part zombie."

"So, if I gather these three types of power, I can then break through the Tattoo Forbidden Land?"

Zhou Xuan asked.

"Correct," Miss Qiang replied, "Once you unite all three forces within yourself, you can attack the Forbidden Land anytime."

Zhou Xuan was overjoyed upon hearing this.

He had long harbored a grudge against the three-headed stone Buddha in the Tattoo Forbidden Land. Now that he had the chance to enter, the Tattoo Tree Clan would finally have their scores settled.

"But finding the spirit monster energy is easier; where will I find old zombie energy?"

"Brother, if you need to find a zombie, I’ll help you."

His sister’s voice came through the Ancestor Tree’s connection and reached Zhou Xuan’s ears.

"You have a way?"

"Of course I have a way," Zhou Lingyi answered.

...

At the Zhou Family’s Troupe, under the Ancestor Tree, Zhou Lingyi unraveled the willow branch tied to her wrist, rose from her recliner, and asked Yu Zhengyuan, who was organizing the troupe’s master performers.

"Senior Brother, have you seen Third Brother?"

The Third Brother used to be Li Shuangyi; now, it was Liu Jiaotian.

Yu Zhengyuan glanced around, then said, "She probably hasn’t arrived yet. She usually comes late. Even though our troupe provides her with accommodations, she insists on living in her own little villa.

If you ask me, she’s got it good now. She’s making money, living the comfortable life, and can’t handle a hint of hardship."

"Third Brother’s had quite a share of hardships lately."

Seeing that Liu Jiaotian hadn’t arrived, Zhou Lingyi headed to the dining hall and greeted Yuan Buyu: "Elder Yuan, I’ll be heading out."

"Go ahead."

Yuan Buyu knew what Zhou Lingyi wanted him to do—guard the Ancestor Tree, naturally.

As soon as Zhou Lingyi left, Yuan Buyu carried a bowl of soy milk and fried dough sticks over to the Ancestor Tree and began eating noisily.

...

Zhou Xuan returned to the shop and informed Yun Ziliang and Peng Sheng that the power attributes of Buddha’s Seal had been determined, and the Tattoo Forbidden Land could now be attacked at any moment.

"Old zombie energy, Buddha energy, and spirit monster energy—you need to gather all three forces within yourself to penetrate the Tattoo Forbidden Land. Old zombie energy won’t be so easy to get."

"My sister’s already helping me search."

"Then we’ll wait. Three hundred years of grievances—they’ll finally be avenged today." Yun Ziliang was giddy with excitement, as if he were the one seeking revenge rather than Peng Sheng.

Peng Sheng wasn’t tense with thoughts of revenge; he felt more delight—once the Tattoo Forbidden Land was broken, it meant he would reunite with the descendants of the Tree Clan.

"Let’s eat first. With a full stomach, we’ll have the strength to restore the three-hundred-year-lost Peng Town."

Yun Ziliang was brimming with energy, eager to go out for breakfast with Zhou Xuan and Peng Sheng,

but Zhou Xuan didn’t move.

"You’re not eating breakfast?"

"I’m eating Lion Head."

Zhou Xuan summoned a Lion Head from the secret realm, a single one taking up nearly half the table.

Faced with this enormous creature, he was momentarily at a loss as to how to begin.

"Such a big head. Should I stew it or braise it?"

Zhou Xuan hesitated.

"Haven’t you consumed zombie energy before? Eating the head of a spirit monster follows a similar process."

Seeing Zhou Xuan prepared to eat the Lion Head, Yun Ziliang sat back down, staring intently.

"You want some too?" Zhou Xuan asked.

"Why would I eat that? I’m just an old ghost." Yun Ziliang’s fingers grazed the starlight on the Lion Head’s mane as he said, "I’m just curious... to see what happens when you consume a Lion Head that comprehends the Star Law."

"This Lion Head carries the Star Law?" Zhou Xuan was surprised and said...