Him and their stars.

Chapter 2045 Everyone is waiting for the emperor's downfall

"That was clearly my line! I said it first!" Gongsun Qing's pupils suddenly contracted and expanded, revealing visible sadness and resentment. Of course, being the Sword Saint, she had a strong ability to withstand mental blows; she resentfully uttered a few words, and that was it.

Yu Lian pretended not to see it and turned to Fei Fei, saying, "Actually, if you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have been in a state of self-doubt all this time."

To be honest, the concept of the "Balanced" Bucket Number really troubled Yu Lian for quite some time. Whether it was the "Control" of the Sun-Burning Mage or the "Asura" of the Sword Master of Heaven and Earth, he kept agonizing over it. It wasn't until he became the first psionicist to complete the Void Realm evolution at the third ring and made history that his mindset became much smoother.

Well, my subsequent path of cultivation went smoothly, probably because my mind was balanced and everything was in perfect harmony with the Daoist principle of "balance."

“I can’t be a role model for fish. I awakened my psychic powers when I was a baby. I was born with ‘eternity’ and I knew from birth how to cultivate on this path.”

Everyone present, including the Miss Elect who was just there to make up the numbers, was a genius in the field of psychic energy, yet they still found it very jarring.

However, Feifei herself had no intention of showing off. She held Yu Lian's hand tightly and said to everyone, "I am eternal, just like Emperor Elither."

The air in the room seemed to freeze. Everyone was as if their souls had been captured by the oppressive, stagnant atmosphere, and they were all speechless for a moment.

However, what broke the deathly silence was the exclamation of the young Miss Slein.

"This is impossible! This is absolutely impossible!" the young woman exclaimed, "His Majesty is the throne! He has always been the throne! Several captains of the Knights of the Stars have been his disciples!"

In the realm of mysticism, the "Throne" ring is almost exclusively linked to the Galactic Empire and the Dawn Royal Family, making it a unique example across the entire universe.

On the one hand, it's due to the public's stereotypes; on the other hand, it does indeed represent the depth of the Dragon Kings' understanding of this star ring.

Through their research on the "Throne," the ancestors of the Dawn Royal Family developed an aura technique system that most psionicists could practice, a systematic psionic battle formation system, and diverse spiritual martial arts that could adapt to various combat environments and enemies. This constituted the complete legacy of the Astral Knights.

Moreover, this can be traced back to the era of the Empire's home planet.

As for the emperors, electors, leaders of knightly orders, and various double-flower red sticks of subsequent dynasties, it is impossible for everyone to be a "throne." According to statistics, they account for less than 30%, but their presence is indeed too strong.

For example, King Brunhilde of Suliuka, Viscount Shamene, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, and Duke Sadulan, who has gone to the Spirit of the Universe.

As for Emperor Elithel, everyone naturally assumed so.

But now, the emperor has become "eternal," just as if the head of the Shaolin sect is practicing poisonous arts from the neighboring Starry Sea instead of Buddhist scriptures, which sounds very abstract.

"You...you...you say he is eternal? What proof do you have?" Little King was probably really anxious. Otherwise, such a model prisoner would never have dared to speak to Fei Fei like this before.

Feifei didn't intend to argue with a fifteen-year-old girl, and said frankly, "In the closed universe of my mind, I have experienced more than 500 lives, most of which were caused by the Eye of Paradox, but some of them have other sources. This royal court used to be the family treasure of the imperial family, and all the residual information may be able to construct a real universe."

Yani nodded slightly: "Except for the material things, everything is real. Including the information."

Feifei laughed and said, "In some of my lives, I chatted and laughed with Emperor Elisel and the memories of emperors throughout history. I'm sorry, my dear, but actually, not every one of your 514 years was spent with me."

“I know. But at least 400 of these segments belong to me, and that definitely includes the ones that broke the deadlock. That’s enough.” Yu Lian seemed quite satisfied.

Touched, Feifei took her lover's hand and kissed him without a care in the world.

So you two became even more mushy after becoming demigods, huh? Now we're getting down to business. Gongsun Qing already had a disgusted expression on her face; she wanted to hold it in, but it was really hard to.

As for Yani, she coughed impassively, her eyes filled with a mocking scrutiny: "The 'Thought Entity'? Why you?"

"Yes? Why can't it be me?"

"Could it be that you've experienced fragments of past history?"

"Oh, Yani, you know a lot."

The all-powerful Miss Bei revealed a knowing yet meaningful smile, tinged with a hint of arrogance: "I am experienced in this area. No one knows better than me how to find hidden information from the rewind of the time corridor."

“I’ve already seen it.” Fei Fei returned a knowing smile to the other woman. “I’ll try my best to get used to it. Besides, this kind of sentence structure can’t provoke me. Yani, you should be more mature.”

"But you've provoked me!" Gongsun Qing heard this familiar phrase and finally couldn't help but throw a glare at Yu Lian that looked like it was made of sharp swords.

Of course, the latter pretended not to hear.

Feifei pretended not to see it and said to the Emperor Selection King, "Little Feilian, I chatted and laughed with the Dragon King's thoughts. I have been to the History Corridor and experienced fragments of the past. Now, no one knows the Emperor better than me."

Amidst the eye rolls from Ya Ni and Gongsun Qing, Fei Fei immediately laughed and said, "Tell me, Your Highness, why does the emperor have to be on the 'throne'? What evidence do you have? The Galactic Empire wants to dominate the universe, but now it even wants to be bound to one of the sixteen celestial paths of destiny in the mysticism? Isn't this just a kind of mass cultural delusion?"

"Me? This, that, uh, um..." The girl was overwhelmed by Hei Yue's aura and was speechless for a moment.

Yu Lian found the scene quite amusing, feeling it was more like a young girl being scolded by her domineering elder.

He guessed that the one who had this sense of déjà vu might not be himself. His senior brother had clearly sensed something, and it wasn't through psychic abilities or intuition, but through his emotional intelligence and social skills.

However, precisely because of his emotional intelligence, he simply asked calmly, "Indeed, public perception is mostly based on stereotypes. No one has ever stipulated that an emperor must be on the throne."

Yu Lian knew that the immortal dragon, who could also be called "Emperor," was nothing more than an ordinary "judgment." If it weren't for the Great Expedition and the incident of filial piety between father and daughter, Her Majesty Iwenya might have become a very promising Grand Inquisitor.

Yani probably had the same judgment.

After a brief moment of surprise, she immediately began to think: "Thinking about it carefully, Emperor Elither has never personally confirmed his methods. With his abilities, he could certainly be proficient in everything. It's not surprising that he wants to impersonate a well-trained 'throne'." "How... how could this be?" The young woman still looked unable to accept it, her face even flashing with the shock of her worldview being overturned. A clear sense of despair even gradually appeared in her eyes, making her look pitiful.

Her breakdown came a little too quickly, but it wasn't entirely incomprehensible.

To reiterate, the people of Tireiro can accept tyrants. Or rather, they greatly admire tyrants who openly flaunt their power, and only such tyrants can lead these proud and warlike Tireiro nobles.

These military aristocratic groups, who call themselves "space kin" and "masters of the universe," simply cannot accept a ruler who is full of scheming and malice, like a conspirator.

If emperors are truly "eternal," then at least their lofty and unattainable historical image is still shrouded in a somber veil.

This darker aspect might not immediately tarnish the emperor's majestic image, but it certainly makes him less than perfect. And who can predict the future?
“However, there has never been an ‘eternal’ nine-ring in history. At least in the occult history I am familiar with, it absolutely does not exist,” Tantai Jing pondered.

However, his gaze swept over Yu Lian, who was probably suppressing a laugh, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly: "However, five years ago, we also always thought that the end of 'balance' was the sixth ring."

His smile carried a hint of sarcasm, but it was unclear who he was mocking.

He was a gentleman who didn't speak ill of others behind their backs, but Feifei didn't need to think so much. She said directly, "You see, Senior Brother, in terms of exploring the boundaries of mysticism and sharing knowledge, our Spirit Research Association's magnanimity and open-mindedness far surpass that emperor's."

An empire that ruled half the universe for two hundred years? That's it?
Although Feifei didn't say it that way, her expression definitely conveyed that meaning.

The young emperor clutched his chest, his face pale. He looked no more than fifteen years old, but now resembled a fifty-year-old crippled corporate slave who had only just realized he'd been "optimized" (i.e., given his age).

Of course, after thoroughly criticizing the emperor, we still need to get back to the main topic.

Yu Lian began to recall: "I remember telling everyone that I was invited by the great star Nordos to join the 'Eight Great Kings Galaxy' trip. Then, I obtained the Phase Spear from the bottom of the Su family's tomb. I used to think it was a trap, and that once it was activated, I would be doomed."

"In a sense, it was indeed a terrible stroke of bad luck." Gongsun Qing said irritably, "There were at least two or three hundred Void Realm ghosts and monsters at the soldier and general levels that infiltrated the Great Arena just now. If it were an ordinary Saint, they would have been overwhelmed long ago."

Her tone and expression were still resentful, as if to say, "We are suffering bad luck in your place."

Tantai Jing said, "Therefore, I have gained a lot. I have gained insights into the essence of the Void Realm, combat experience, and knowledge and mastery of the power of the Star Ring. Of course, there is also a large amount of Zero Element."

At this point, the senior brother glanced around the arena and said, "I reckon in another two months, we'll be able to find new zero elements even in the cracks in the rocks here."

His expression now resembled that of a diligent farmer, his eyes brimming with the joy and gratitude of a bountiful harvest, as if every wrinkle on his face was a testament to the gifts bestowed upon him by heaven.

Yu Lian then laughed and said, "I'll leave the Ether Phase Spear to you later. It doesn't necessarily have to attack the Void Realm Lord, but it can net out a large group of miscellaneous soldiers. Maybe this is a kind of zero-element breeding?"

The eldest brother was naturally overjoyed, like a diligent old farmer who had just learned he was going to receive a fully automatic combine harvester:

"Not just the Zero Elements, but also those Void Realm monsters. They are the best subjects for practical training. This arena is sure to be very lively in the future."

Everyone wore expressions of anticipation and even longing. You see, based on this alone, the rise of this Spiritual Particle Technology Academy was only a matter of time.

The eldest brother then said, "After all, you are already a demigod. For the empire, this should be the worst news."

Yes, at least on the surface, can you believe that in terms of the peak combat power of superhumans, mere Earthlings are not at a disadvantage in the face of the vast Galactic Empire?
If we take into account the experience of a certain general who enjoys challenging those of higher levels even when he was just a newbie in the first ring, then by rounding up, maybe Earthlings can even gain some advantage.

Can you believe it?
For the Galactic Empire, which has stood at the top of the field of mysticism since the beginning of the space age, this must seem like the sky is about to fall.
"In conclusion..." the senior brother frowned and pondered.

"In conclusion?" Gongsun Qing looked at the other party.

“If this is a trap, the empire is taking too much of a risk,” the eldest brother said earnestly.

What he said makes perfect sense.

"However, there's still something fishy about this matter, and we definitely need to be careful." He added, his tone carrying a hint of doubt and worry about the mysterious and unknown.

To be honest, what the senior brother said not only made a lot of sense, but it really did make a lot of sense!

Therefore, Yu Lian analyzed it this way: "The worst possibility is nothing more than the emperor's grand strategy. This war, our expedition, our exploration, and our demigod realm are all the result of Emperor Elither's design."

These words sent chills down everyone's spines. However, Fei Fei, the only party directly involved and the one with the closest relationship, smiled nonchalantly: "Yes, this is the worst outcome. Of course, my common sense tells me that the more far-reaching and complex a conspiracy is, the easier it is for it to backfire. A seasoned conspirator cannot plan on a yearly basis."

Before everyone could breathe a sigh of relief, she abruptly changed the subject: "But this is the standard for mortals..."

"Tell me, Miss All-Knowing, what should I do?" Fei Fei blinked her bright, deep amber eyes, looking at Yani with a sincere expectation in her eyes.

"If you had a more respectful attitude, I might actually have given you some pointers," Yani said irritably.

"I am confused, I am terrified. Although I have achieved the status of a demigod, I have no sense of existence. I am only terrified and helpless, being watched by someone I cannot name. Please, all-powerful Rainbow Rose Goddess, show me a way to survive." Fei Fei said with an even more sincere expression, which even had a hint of pleading.

The performance was a bit over the top, and the mannerisms actually resembled someone else's.

Yani definitely got goosebumps and gave her a disgusted look.

Regardless, it was a demigod asking for your help, and that emotional value was more than enough. Yani nodded contentedly, then pondered, "Even I need time to deduce it, and I need you to witness everything within that time fragment. Even so, the success rate isn't high. However…"

Deep within her eyes, faint patterns resembling those of Zhong Ke appeared: "Yu Lian is right, someone is indeed inviting him to the Heavenly Realm! Too many people are waiting for the fall of this supreme ruler of the empire. Your demigod status is the most crucial link."