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Chapter 74 Keqing: I've had many arguments, but never won

"Indeed, they know of our existence, and perhaps even the powers we possess."

"Is that man named Sambo's purpose to intimidate? Is he trying to advertise his power, to be able to pass through the light curtain and reach our world?"

"...I guess he has some hidden secrets? Ah... This is really difficult..."

Ainz felt his ethereal stomach begin to ache.

"Could it be a deliberate display of power, a dagger to wring our submission?" Ainz drummed his bony index finger against the table. "...That's a possibility. In other words, everything that happened in Beloberg was secretly orchestrated by Zombo."

Whether it was Xing and Bronya being taken to the lower areas while unconscious, or entering Beloberg from the beginning... Xing and the others were completely following Zombo's plan. Thinking calmly, this possibility was very high.

"Oh, this is really worrying—"

Ainz sighed deeply in his heart.

At this moment, there was a sound of slow footsteps in the room, followed by a restrained knock on the door.

"Lord Ainz, the information has been gathered."

"Well, thank you for your hard work, Sebastian."

A white-haired butler walked into the room and knelt before Ainz, displaying a gesture of utmost respect. After receiving the Supreme Being's approval, he slowly raised his head and handed over a document.

"After the conversation between the man named 'Sambo' and us, as you would expect, many countries fell into panic."

"This is the information from the leaders of these countries today."

Ainz tapped his scepter lightly on the ground, a crisp sound signaling Sebastian to continue.

The latter understood and continued, "First, there's the Habas Empire. A considerable riot has broken out within the empire. Some humans have announced the establishment of the 'Cult of Joy', intending to form a powerful faction within it."

"However, the sect is currently very weak, and Emperor Jircniv is about to wipe them out."

"Oh?" Ainz showed a slight interest.

"Besides this, Jircniv himself is also uniting several other nations, including the Silian Theocracy, and appears to be attempting to hold large-scale worship activities for the Star God. The Silian Theocracy, which relies on belief in magic as one of its core strengths, is holding rituals in an attempt to attract the gaze of the patron star god and gain the extraordinary power of the stars."

"What's the result, Sebastian?"

Sebastian took a deep breath and calmly shook his head. "They failed, and they attributed it to a lack of piety—hence, they united with leaders from many countries to prepare for a larger-scale ceremony. I believe that their actions, while foolish, are worth a try."

“…They didn’t send anyone specifically to inform us of this.” Ainz said with a hint of regret.

Ever since Ainz took Jircniv to visit the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, the young emperor known as the "Blood Emperor" has become overly anxious. Joining other nations in praying to the Star Gods... If they could truly gain their attention, surely his anxiety would be alleviated considerably?

But... can it really succeed?

Ainz was also curious.

Since Sambo can speak to them through the light curtain, it means that the power of the Star God can pass through the light curtain and reach the world where they are.

Miracles have appeared more than once. If Habas can get the protection of the guardian star god, will his magic and world-class props still be effective?

All of these require experimentation...perhaps this is why Sebastian wants to "give it a try."

"Well, then, do as you wish, Sebastian... but you must strengthen your surveillance of the higher-ups in other countries."

Ainz's words were tinged with a hint of laughter, which made Sebastian's tense body relax a little. He bowed slightly and spoke.

"...As you command, Your Majesty."

"Xing had a good sleep, then got up and reunited with Dan Heng and San Yue Qi."

"Today is the day of farewell. To avoid unnecessary sadness, they kept their departure secret from Bronya and Seele. After taking one last look at the snow-covered city, the three of them reluctantly set out on their farewell journey."

"Crippleburg."

"Priority? What do you mean? Don't you think the reconstruction of the lower-tier towns is important enough?" Xier said impatiently, crossing her arms across her chest.

"No! Of course not!" Bronya hastily explained, "It's just that our available resources are limited, so we have to re-plan."

“Resources… planning… why do you love throwing words like that in my face now?”

"Forget it, don't worry about it. Looks like I have to go down by myself, ah—" Xier shook her hands and was about to leave when she suddenly glanced out the window and made a surprised sound.

"Under the blue sky, the aircraft is heading towards the horizon, and the golden light is like a meteor flying in reverse."

"They'll surely encounter many difficulties along the way, right?" Xi'er's voice suddenly softened.

"Well...it may be more difficult than the future we face," Bronya said firmly, "but we will overcome the difficulties. Even if it means that disputes like this will continue..."

"…Hey, I'm pretty good at arguing."

"They're arguing already?" Yan Fei pouted in dissatisfaction. "I was looking forward to their sweet love...Will the quarrel affect their relationship?"

"Hehe, don't underestimate Bronya and Seele. Their relationship won't be broken up by just one or two arguments." Keqing showed the expression of a seasoned veteran, a smile on her face. "Arguing over work... I can't even count how many times Ningguang and I have had this kind of fight."

The Seven Stars of Liyue are responsible for different areas and have different powers. Keqing is responsible for the land governance, planning, and management of Liyue. Her responsibility for Mora has brought her frequent interactions with Ningguang.

As one of the Seven Stars, Tianquan Star, Ningguang is more like a shrewd businessman than a leader of Liyue - when dealing with such a person, you have to be very careful.

"So Keqing, you have argued with Lady Ningguang so many times, how many times have you won?" Yan Fei rested her adorable little head on the thick code, her two antlers shaking playfully.

Before she finished speaking, Yan Fei saw the smile on Keqing's face froze.

"Hmm..." The girl subconsciously turned her head away to avoid being seen by others with her embarrassing expression. After a long time, she shyly extended two fingers.

"Maybe... once or twice."

"Inside the Star Train."

"Himeko and Walter warmly welcomed the three back. Everyone spoke highly of the stars during their first expedition. Although she and Walter did not personally participate in the battle, they carefully observed the battles they experienced from the space route."

"After a brief repair, the train was able to depart again."

"Welcome Star and March 7 passengers back to the train—the pioneering mission has been successfully completed! The train crew thanks you for your contribution!" Pam's voice came over the train's loudspeaker. "The Rift's activity has been reduced to a minimum, and all Star Track data has returned to normal!"

"The train is about to depart again, leaving Yalilo 6. Please hold on tight, and say goodbye to this planet one last time!"

"Huh, I finally finished Beloberg's story."

Chen Yue stretched and stretched his body. Suddenly, he discovered that the official account of Xingqiong Railway had updated several PVs on Bilibili. One was about the Seven Heavenly Generals of the Imperial Bow, and the other was an animated short called "Flying Light".

Since he was free anyway, Chen Yue clicked on the first PV while waiting for the takeaway.

Chapter 75: Thousand Stars Chronicle PV: "Xianzhou Tongjian o Emperor Bow Seven Heavenly Generals o 1"

"It's a shame to say there aren't many legends about this immortal boat."

"After all, immortality is nothing to be spun into legends."

"The man's powerful voice sounded like a storyteller, excitedly introducing something to the crowd."

"And as he spoke, a glowing lantern slowly emerged from the curtain of light, and paper cutouts of various characters flowed along with the glow of the chosen lamppost."

“However, when discussing the story of General Yunqi, we have to start from a distant [Legend]…”

"This story begins eight thousand years ago, with an ancient emperor who longed for immortality and the preservation of his legacy."

“The ancestors of the immortal boats then set sail across the sky and sea, embarking on an arduous journey. For a time, it could be said that ‘the Milky Way is vast, but the lone boat has no one around it.’ ”

"Catchful verses, accompanied by a handsome opera tune, a shadow puppet resembling an ancient emperor waved his hand, and countless immortal boats set off towards the vast sea of ​​stars.

"Hey, weren't we on the train just now? This is..." Inside the mansion, Tokugawa looked at the somewhat abrupt scene in the air in surprise.

"It should be some preparation made by the light curtain before going to the next world."

Miyamoto Musashi savored the words that appeared on the screen. "Cloud Cavalry General, Immortal Boat, Ancient Emperor, and this catchy, exquisite poem... It has a very Chinese flavor."

"Well, he looks a lot like an emperor in our country."

Suddenly, an old, yet powerful voice echoed from outside the mansion. Everyone was familiar with the person who came. Without even looking up, Yujiro could tell that it was Guo Haihuang.

At 146 years old, Guo Haihuang is a true Chinese. If anyone in modern China truly represents the vast 4000-year history of martial arts, it's him. Guo Haihuang is not only one of the few who master the principles of boxing, but also one of the few who forced Yujiro to activate his demon back and survived.

——The latter battle record alone is enough to make the warriors present respect him.

King Lie of the Sea had also arrived here, but for now he was standing humbly behind his teacher, observing the practice according to the Sea King's instructions.

"...Qin Shi Huang?" Miyamoto Musashi suddenly spoke.

"Wow, I didn't expect you to know about our history."

Guo Haihuang pushed up his sunglasses, and a smile flashed through his narrow eyes. "Not bad, kid."

"Haha, your country's history is quite long and fascinating." Miyamoto Musashi showed an expectant expression. "If possible, I hope to replicate my skills on your country's historical generals... I look forward to fighting them."

"Hehe, the king is no match for Xiang, the general is no match for Li, and the fist is no match for Jin... Let's talk about it later." Guo Haihuang waved his hand casually, then pointed to the sky: "For now, let's focus on this."

"After all, the martial arts that appeared in it have already given us many surprises."

"After a long and lonely voyage of over two thousand years, the people of the Immortal Boat finally saw the gods."

"The image shows the image of the Fertility Star God. He bestowed upon me a branch, which, after landing on the ground, rapidly grew and became a towering tree!"

"The [Ancestor of Longevity, Plague, and Disaster] appeared and bestowed upon the people of the Immortal Boat infinite lifespan."

"Isn't this the God of Fertility?"

Feilun suddenly remembered that he had been mentioned in the introduction to the Star God he had read before. He was a slender, frail, enchanting god with a strange aura.

"From the description on the screen... it seems that the people of the Immortal Ship are all immortal, and it's this Star God who bestowed all of this," Xiutark said with envy. "Looks like this Star God of Fertility is truly wonderful... I also want to have a long life like Fulilian."

Fulilian noticed something strange and frowned, "Didn't you notice? The name in the light curtain is... [Ancestor of Longevity, Plague and Disaster]. That doesn't sound good. If granting eternal life comes without a price, then why use this nickname to refer to the god who bestows blessings?"

"Hmm..." As Xutark was thinking, the picture on the screen soon changed again.

"However, the gift is also a curse."

"Those beings who transcended lifespan have become the undead plague that plagues the universe. How lamentable, how lamentable."

"The immortals are infected with a longevity plague, alliances are at odds. Foreign invasions arise, and the dead are torn apart by battle."

"Accompanied by a sigh, the image shows an ordinary man suddenly sprouting countless tree branches. His body swells and transforms into a bizarre monster that has completely lost its mind, unleashing a bloody storm."

"Ah this... I want to take back what I just said." Xu Turk, who was very excited just now, quickly covered his mouth.

"That's what I told you." Fulilian put her hands on her hips, revealing a smug expression and slightly raised her chin. "Nothing in this world is free. This is the experience of being a big sister, hehe~"

"But..." Philen asked in confusion, "Since the Star God possesses immense power, why doesn't the Star God who bestows blessings use his power to relieve humanity's suffering?"

If gods can grant humans eternal life with a snap of their fingers, then taking away their suffering should be just as easy.

"With the power of the Star God, it shouldn't be impossible, right?"

"I'm also confused about this." Fulilian pointed at the humans who turned into monsters in the sky and frowned slightly.

"My guess is that the God of Plenty doesn't have any emotions. He doesn't need humanity's faith... He's just an emotionless tool fulfilling the mission of 'Plenty'."

"The Star Gods all have their own missions. They all have certain 'instincts'—for example, the Star God of Preservation's instinct is to build walls to 'preserve' civilization, while the Star God of Fertility's instinct is to spread 'fertility' throughout the universe."

"Although it's difficult to understand the specific meaning of His abundance... but at least in His eyes, the Immortal Boat people, who possess near-infinite life, have already achieved the 'abundance' He desired. As for what will happen in the future... He doesn't care."

"At this critical moment of life and death, [Emperor Bow Siming] descended upon the mortal world, protecting the immortal ship adrift in the sea of ​​stars."

"The Hunting Star God drew his bow and shot the arrow forged of light into the depths of space, illuminating patch after patch of darkness, like a beacon of hope in the universe."

"The Immortal Boat gallops across the starry sea, chasing demons and eliminating evil, patrolling for five thousand years, obeying the divine will to punish the longevity plague!"

“And commanding these six immortal boats are the sharp arrows of the patrol—the Seven Heavenly Generals of the Imperial Bow!”

Chapter 76: Thousand Stars Chronicle PV: "Xianzhou Tongjian o Emperor Bow Seven Heavenly Generals o 2"

"Look, beside the Marshal are six Immortal Boat Generals!"

""His might soars into the heavens, his aura soars into the skies, General Tianji—Feixiao!""

"Boundless light, blazing flames of catastrophe, General Zhuyuan—Huaiyan!"

"The universe is hidden, the six directions are open, the generals of war—yaoguang!"

"The vast ocean stretches across the vast wilderness, swallowing up the vast wilderness. General Fubo—Xuanquan!"

""In a trance, life and death are equal, General Chen Ming - existence and non-existence!""

""Crossing the Jade Realm, wielding the Heavenly Spear, General Shen Ce—Jing Yuan!""

"The seven generals of the Imperial Archery Army each possess unique abilities and talents, and when it comes to our Luofu's General Jing Yuan, everyone praises him for his extraordinary wisdom and far-sighted strategies."

"This is exactly—the ingenious chain attack on Bu Li, the deceptive capture of the flag, the decisive victory thousands of miles away, the meticulous planning!"

"A hand placed a piece on the chessboard, and then a golden-bodied deity, over a hundred feet tall, wielded a formation blade and wielded the might of infinite thunder, slashed down with one blow!"