Chapter 540: Thoughts (1/2)

The entrance of the Nine Dragon Palace onto the scene could be said to be gorgeous. An imperial cart drawn by nine dragons treading upon red lights rolled over. From a thousand li away, people could hear a wind that was like a dragon’s roar, making cultivators gasp in amazement even from afar.

However, other than this Heavenly Spirit Astral Treasure “Nine Dragons Shifting Star Cart,”1 Shi Jinglun showed nothing ostentatious this time.

Inside the cart.

Shi Jinglun sat upright and still, poised and elegant. Beside her similarly sat a young woman of classical and picturesque charm. Compared to Nine Tattooed Dragons Shi Jinglun’s nobility, the young woman’s simple elegance appeared even more admirable.“Qingci, what do you feel about the Double Sevens of this Treasure Banquet?”

“Qingci does not believe something like this that can break the rules would exist.” Qingci gently shook her head, pensive.

Shi Jinglun thought so as well, “From the information, apparently this is to counter the Purple Thunder Monster. However, regardless of fact or fiction, we still cannot lower our guard.”

“En.”

“Perhaps only you and Young Lord Tianya can participate in Supervoid Banquet.” Shi Jinglun cast a sidelong glance at Qingci. She inwardly pondered that Qingci’s Uprising was truly formidable. Without training any Star Energy, she had already reached Supervoid. A Star Maiden’s innate Star Energy was unlike a cultivator’s that could determine rankings of martial force. Rather, it was used to maintain combat endurance, and this was the reason why Star Masters were important. However, Shi Jinglun did not care very much at all. Star General battles often were settled in several dozen bouts, or with a Heaven, Earth, Dark, Yellow, or with a fatal strike. Her current cultivation was sufficient to handle a hundred bouts.

But to face against someone like the Purple Thunder Monster, that truly was a “full effort turn.”2 “That Su Xing Star Master, Qingci, just how do you plan to deal with him?” Shi Jinglun asked.

Qingci hesitated indefinitely. Her calm and graceful expression was a bit flustered upon hearing Su Xing’s name. Shi Jinglun had never seen Qingci show such loss of self-control before.

“Qingci, I certainly feel you are somewhat irresolute. That man is a Star Master, you must not forget this.”

“Qingci understands, but Su Xing’s influence, Jinglun, you know as well that the Uprising far surpasses Your Servant. Even if Your Servant wanted to, she would be helpless against him.” Qingci softly said.

“So you just accept a compromise?” Shi Jinglun’s tone carried a trace of harshness: “Even so, Qingci, whether your Uprising can ascend in the Seven Stars Assembly is still an unknown variable. Even if there are no issues, he is a Star Master. Sooner or later, you will face each other as enemies. That man’s thoughts are cunning. How can you not know this.”

“Su Xing once said to Your Servant that his aim is to end the Star Duels, the same as Your Servant.” Qingci was not at all endorsing him. Since this was so, perhaps after ascending Maiden Mountain, they could make a stand against Maiden Mountain at the same time.

“I definitely do not believe that man.” Shi Jinglun tightly pursed her lips. She recalled that man had not only robbed her, he had even extorted her Yellow Dragon Pearls. Towards Su Xing, Shi Jinglun did not have a very favorable impression.

If it was not for Qingci hindering her own thinking, Shi Jinglun at that time in the Black Turtle Territory would have absolutely turned Su Xing to dust.

“Could it be that JInglun does not have faith in the eyesight of Lin Chong and Wu Song?” Qingci smiled.

These words made Shi Jinglun’s heart pained. The Majestic Star Lin Chong and Harm Star Wu Song who had never signed a contract in a thousand years surprisingly served the same Star Master. This was practically unprecedented. In the Eighth Star Duels, the pair had previously worked together to bring about a marvel where they killed all Star Masters.

Indeed, this was a mess of things.

Shi Jinglun assessed this. “This generation’s Lin Chong and Wu Song are merely so. I wonder where that Su Xing came from. If it was not for him, you inevitably would have changed these Star Duels. Now, that man is unfathomable. He is completely without background, as if he had dropped out of the sky.3 He truly is aggravating, to have completely signed Lin Chong and Wu Song away. Otherwise, with their aid, what have our Sisters’ great achievement to worry about.”

“Dropped out of the sky?” Qingci sweetly smiled.

“What is the matter? Did I say something wrong?”

“Jinglun’s words truly are apt. Your Servant has always felt that she had seen Su Xing somewhere before, and now Jinglun’s words have reminded Your Servant. It seems there was that sort of drop from the sky, a fleeting acquaintance.”

Seeing Qingci’s smile. Shi JInglun was taken aback. In the end, she shook her head: “Qingci, it seems you have been bewitched by that Purple Thunder Monster. If Qingci is still unclear about that man, then I do not plan to join your Uprising in the end. Even if I have to destroy everything.”

“Your Servant has her own plan.” Qingci said.

Shi Jinglun nodded. Her expression still had a bit of trust.

“This Treasure Banquet will have an abundance of precious stones that the Black Turtle Territory does not have. This is perfect to allow Skilful Star Jade Armed Craftsman Jin Qiongyu refine jade as she pleases. After this, by the time our Sisters’ Star Weapons are upgraded to Five and Six Star, we will have a good chance against the Purple Thunder Monster. At that time, Qingci, you must make your decision.” SHi Jinglun indifferently said.

Qingci was silent.

“Back on topic, last time you went to find Dai Chao,4 I wonder if you were able to find her? I seem to have not seen that Little Sister.” Shi Jinglun curiously asked.

“She has her own movements in the Treasure Banquet, so as to avoid drawing attention. She must be playing around right now. This Little Sister’s personality is certainly a bit carefree and unrestrained.” Qingci smiled, a bit eager.

“Oh?” Shi Jinglun’s eyes glinted. Intrigued, she said: “Does it not appear very easy then for Qingci to convince her to join the Uprising?” Shi Jinglun was very clear that let alone that the “Uprising” could create a magnificent achievement never before seen in Liangshan Continent’s history, but in the nine cycles of the Star Duels, the majority of Star Maidens had all been seen. The words “end the Star Duels” sounded beautiful, but to make Star Maidens hand over their own honor rather than simply their belief, that was very difficult.

Of course, Shi Jinglun actually was very confident in Qingci. However, the only reason she did not sign a contract with Qingci was because she felt that one person in the light and one in the dark was far more advantageous in the Star Duels. Shi Jinglun had always like this sort of “willow trees make the shade, flowers give the light” strategy.

“To chase this Little Sister has indeed made Qingci waste must effort. Fortunately, Qingci anticipated her movements in advance. Qingci shall have the other Sisters wait along the way. In the end, we will convince her.” Qingci seemed to play things down, but the process was perhaps very complex. Speed Star Magic Traveller Dai Zong’s speed was absolute in Liangshan. One would break their legs before catching up to her.

However, there was still a Star Master in the past that persistently chased her and finally moved the Speed Star into signing a contract.

“Once you bring Dai Zong into the fold, our power will increase again. With Dai Zong’s speed, we will have nothing to fear of the Purple Thunder Monster’s escape technique.” Shi Jinglun sneered.