Their commission was suspicious.

"Oh?"

"Because the hardest part for you is leaving the beginner village—that is, the first and last level of Raven, and sealing the monster."

"You are destined to face only these two dead ends, so these two star souls will be of the greatest help to you."

"That is, one life is the complete body, and six lives undergo qualitative changes."

"One life is achieved by increasing quantity, with more than 20 possibilities. Six lives, on the other hand, are achieved by increasing quality, because the alien beasts are the strongest."

"I see," Guan Xing said, suddenly understanding.

"Actually, why don't you consider my suggestion from earlier, that is, I will be your final challenge? My strength is much greater than that of the alien beasts."

“No.” Guan Xing refused decisively.

Guanxing is quite satisfied with the current situation. In addition, even without the Star Soul, Guanxing is still living well, so Guanxing won't cause any trouble.

"Alright, it's your Star Soul, you decide." Chen Luo didn't try to persuade him any further.

"So what do I need to do next?" Guanxing asked.

The stargazer read the definition of star souls from the stargazer, but found no method for recording star souls.

"Theoretically speaking, it is a very troublesome thing to project other possibilities onto oneself, because some people regret the decisions they made in the past after experiencing certain things, and therefore take their anger out on their past selves. The academic name is 'I kill myself'."

"How could there be such an idiot?" Guan Xing wondered.

"In a large forest, you'll find all sorts of birds. Not everyone is prepared to never regret their choices. That's why the primary requirement for those who cultivate the ability to time or destiny is not to be too disgusted with their past selves in another time period."

"Let's get back to the topic of me killing myself. Because this situation can happen, there are two ways to obtain a Star Soul. The first way is to forcefully fuse with it. Since the other party has already failed, their power is naturally not as strong as yours now. Being forceful can also bring the loser into your Star Soul. However, the side effect of this is that you may suffer the other party's pain."

"If it were me, would that mean I would have to experience the pain of being killed 20 times?" Guan Xing was extremely intelligent and understood immediately.

“That’s right. If you don’t want to suffer this kind of torment, another way is to fulfill the other person’s wish to resolve their resentment and make them willingly give you their potential,” Chen Luo said.

"Oh, so that means I have to seal the beast first, right?"

"This is the safest method, but it can be faster. For example, these fragments that have lost their luster." Chen Luo brought out nearly thirty Star Soul fragments.

"Because you successfully evaded the Raven's pursuit, dealt with Beichen Yaxin, and made it through the Ziyuan Town Inn, you've already succeeded in part with these fragments. So you can now fuse with these Star Souls," Chen Luo said.

"However, because you haven't successfully sealed the alien beasts yet, their recognition of you is only around 50% to 80%. That's the problem. It will affect the stacking of constellations, making the fusion process more difficult and painful for you."

"Then why not seal the alien beasts first before obtaining these star souls?"

"...Have you ever heard any stories where a hero obtains the Great Demon King's sword only after defeating him?" Chen Luo countered.

"Can... these be the same?"

"Pretty much. After a hero obtains the sword to defeat the Demon King, he becomes familiar with the sword as he embarks on the path to defeat the Demon King. Only then can he unleash the sword's greater power. The same applies to Star Souls. Merging with Star Souls through constant training is also an important way to gain the Star Soul's recognition."

"Then what should I do?" Guan Xing asked.

All we have to do now is travel, there's not much else to do, so it's a good time to deal with these trivial matters.

"Sit here and consider whether you have the resolve to carry all the possibilities of the future and move forward to create a better future."

"That's all?" Guan Xing asked, somewhat puzzled.

“That’s all you have to do. What I have to do is give something warmer to the possibilities of stargazing in the future. Tell them that I have accepted their wishes, and that you will carry their hopes and expectations on your journey to protect this country,” Chen Luo said.

"...Then I'll leave it to the genie."

Just listening to it, Guan Xing felt that this was an extremely difficult project.

The Genie must have worked so hard.

"However, you should also be prepared that after fusing with your first Star Soul, you might be slightly affected," Chen Luo said.

"What impact?"

"I'd rather deduct all the Raven Gold! Deduct it like crazy!"

"..." Guan Xing glanced at the raven in the carriage and nodded, indicating that he was mentally prepared.

Wait a minute, shouldn't the raven be the one mentally preparing?

"The other star souls are probably the same, and they will affect you. Knowledge is gained through suffering. There is nothing in the world that can be gained without a price. The principle of equivalent exchange is one of the basic laws of the world."

"The genie granted my wish, so according to the principle of equivalent exchange, what should I give in return?"

"...Although just having a wish is enough, if you really feel bad about it, you can help me gather some faith power, which means building a statue for me."

"If you, Genie, have these needs... no problem. If you can inherit the throne after sealing away the monsters, would you be interested in becoming my royal advisor?"

"So you want me to work for you for the rest of my life? You're so mean!"

"..."

"But I really like it. The Imperial Advisor and all that sounds really interesting... Hmm? Why is your face red?"

"The carriage was too crowded, so it was a bit stuffy."

"If you feel hot, just throw the raven out, or I can help you cool down?"

"No, no need." Guan Xing shook his head.

"If you're ready, then I should go. To ease some of your obsession with those possible stargazing possibilities, making it easier for you to gain the Star Soul's approval."

"And if you're lucky, you might even get help from these stargazers. For example, you could have these star spirits help you think when needed. Three heads are better than one, and this will make it easier and faster for you to come up with a solution."

"Soul splitting syndrome? Schizophrenia?" Guan Xing's expression changed.

"No, this state won't affect your daily life. You can think of it as a superpower that you can activate temporarily. And whether you can even have it is another matter. To achieve this state, you first need to have a 99% or higher acceptance of this possibility. It's very difficult." Chen Luo reassured Guan Xing not to worry.

You think this is a side effect?

No, this is a division of thought for 36 people.

Moreover, it comes at no cost, requires no mental breakdown, and allows for clear, segmented thinking while maintaining normal cognitive function.

Others want it but don't have it yet.

And if you do get it, you don't have to use the ability if you don't like it.

“Sounds pretty good.” Stargazing nodded.

"Then whatever you see in the stargazing device from now on, don't be surprised, and don't affect me."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Genie."

"No trouble at all. After all, if I wait until the finale to help you with the Star Soul, I might not have that much time." After nodding to Guan Xing, he put away the 35 fragments in his hand, leaving only the slightly dim fragment that recorded the moment of Guan Xing's death, and gently crushed it.

Guan Xing originally wanted to see how Chen Luo planned to deal with these star souls, but the image on the star-gazing instrument suddenly became chaotic.

From Chen Luo's perspective, after crushing the fragment representing the Star Soul, Chen Luo used the connection he maintained with the other party when it made its wish to enter a new space.

When I opened my eyes again, I was already in that familiar forest.

And then there was the stargazer, bleeding profusely, his body temperature gradually dropping, his hair disheveled.

His eyes gradually lost their luster, but he still seemed to be hoping for some miracle.

As Chen Luo began to move around in this space, time in this still space also began to flow.

The only thing that remained unchanged was the state of Guan Xing's body, which was on the verge of death but still retained a trace of his will.

Perhaps they already knew their fate, or perhaps they were truly in despair. Even though they heard some noise and their eyes could still move slightly, the other person remained calm.

Until that person came to her side, then picked her up and pulled her into his arms.

"Excuse me... do you have any wishes you wish to fulfill?" Chen Luo's gaze met the other person's eyes, which were filled with death and despair, yet still held a trace of unwillingness.

who are you?

The other person had no strength left and was unable to speak.

But the person seemed to already know what the other wanted to say, and slowly opened their mouth.

The ability to read minds is generally disliked and may even lead to excessive wariness, unless... the other person is mute or unable to speak.

"I am the God of Wishes. Come and hear your wishes. Tell me whatever you wish for, no reward is required," Chen Luo said in his gentlest voice.

There's no such thing as a free lunch in the world, right?

Even though there's nothing left for others to steal from stargazing these days, a lingering doubt still remains.

"Well, if we must talk about compensation, how about you give me your [heart]?" Chen Luo tidied Guan Xing's messy hair.

Heart? Take that thing if you want. As long as it can stop the monsters from descending, stop the bloodshed, and protect the country that Grandpa loves so much...

"It's a deal. I come from another world, in response to your wish. If the world is filled with malice for you, then I will protect you with even greater kindness. Protect you who have just set off... full of ambition."

Thank you. If possible, please protect this country, and protect...that...me.

The stargazing gaze held a hint of sadness mixed with a touch of relief.

"Sure. That's exactly why I came. But before that, you can be a little more impulsive, like... what's a wish you want to fulfill right now?"

Since you come from another world, could you tell us some stories about that world?

After a moment's hesitation, Guan Xing voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind.

My curiosity about stargazing will always be so strong.

“Then… let me tell you the story of a traveler.” Chen Luo hugged the slightly chilly Guan Xing in his arms, and suddenly a campfire rose in front of them.

The flames brought a touch of warmth to the stargazers, and a sense of life.

But what's warmer than flames is a gentle embrace.

Honestly, why be so kind to a dying person? Does the god of wishes even provide end-of-life care?

Knowing her own fate, knowing her current situation, knowing the future that was about to pass and could not be saved... Although there were some complaints in the heart of the stargazer, her body still listened to the final story honestly.

To exchange one person's heart for the hearts of ten thousand is impossible; it's impossible to simply accept death. However, if one can transform that heart into the strength to move forward, then this ending seems not so bad.

But before it transforms into power, let's savor the last bit of warmth.

The world's wishes have already been taken by the god of wishes before us. Now, the only thing left for stargazing is that last selfish desire—the warmth felt on a cold night, which is often the most coveted by others.

Oh, by the way, my lord, there's one thing you mustn't forget.

Chen Luo paused in his storytelling.

What's so important?

Chen Luo tilted his head.

Sensing something amiss during the brief pause, before Chen Luo could even ask himself a question, he began to rhythmically recite the story to Guan Xing again, as if soothing a child.

At the same time, Chen Luo decided that once he got out, he would definitely use the Whip of Elements to extract the marrow from the humanized plug-in.

You asked what the user-friendly plugin said?

[My lord, please remember, the Star Soul Six-Life of the Starry Sky Railway does not wear clothes.]

"..."

Watching Chen Luo, who was coaxing him like a child, dispel his obsession with stargazing, I, with my human touch, was curious about something but didn't dare to ask.

If Guan Xing were to gain the ability to temporarily divide his thoughts into 36 layers, would the dependence he created in them when Chen Luo dispelled their obsessions... be multiplied by 36?

For example: "Master, I want to eat that, please feed me by hand..."

The spring night is fleeting, and the sun rises high; from then on, the emperor no longer holds morning court.

Chapter 2176 Stargazing: The feeling of defiling the Genie...it's amazing! 11k

"There are so many weapons buried in this sea of ​​sand, I wonder how many there are..." Even though the smell of blood had dissipated, Raven still keenly sensed the sheer number of weapons buried in this sea of ​​sand in Baizhang Plain, and the chilling killing intent.

"Three years ago, 300,000 soldiers fought bravely here, sacrificing countless lives, and finally slew the strange beast Yama, ensuring peace for the rest of the empire. And those fallen soldiers, from that time on, have been immersed in this sea of ​​sand along with their weapons, protecting the empire's well-being." Guan Xing bent down, scooped up a handful of yellow sand, and let the gale scatter it, disappearing into this sea of ​​sand.

This is why Guan Xing was determined to set up the formation alone to stop the fire-attribute beast.

The empire cannot afford another calamity from the alien beasts.

In the vast Gobi Desert, the sound of galloping hooves came rushing in and appeared in everyone's sight in an instant.

"Don't say that Youlan is already here, waiting for Lord Guanxing for a long time."

"Well, let's go."

"Hmm? Lord Stargazer, aren't you going to say something?"