What exactly do you want to do? After Xuan Ji led him back to the ground, the other emperors descended as well. Ye Zichen stared at them intently, his eyes full of questions.

Is this the youth you spoke of?

The elderly man whod placed the Starry Sky Formation Diagram walked over. The great emperors nodded at him. Ye Zichen looked around; theyd already formed a circle around him.

What are you doing? I want to see my mother!

The Lord of the Big Dipper called upon too much starlight, and she didnt even hesitate to damage her origin. She did all of this for you, so dont disappoint her. As for how long itll take her wounds to heal, thats up to you. said the Hermit Emperor softly.

I dont understand what youre trying to say. Ye Zichen knit his brows, then glanced at the elder from the Supreme Hall. Why do you know the Starry Sky Diagram?

It seems you were right. It really is him. The elderly man didnt respond to Ye Zichens questions. Instead, he turned to the other top experts and laughed.

Ye Zichen knit his brows. He still had absolutely no idea what they were talking about, nor did he know what was going on.

Theres no need for you to stick around. Go back! said the Hermit Emperor, pointing outside.

Ye Zichen didnt notice his arrival at first, but the elder whod placed the formation beneath their feet was now standing right in front of him. At the Hermit Emperors words, the other emperors left the room.

The elder from the Supreme Hall shook his head and laughed. Even after all these years, youre still so impatient.

Leave! The Hermit Emperors voice rose.

The Supreme Hall elder laughed bitterly and left. Afterward, the Hermit Emperor waved, and dazzling starlight appeared in the formation.

It surrounded Ye Zichen completely. Then, the Hermit Emperor pointed to a set of prayer mats theyd prepared in advance and indicated that Ye Zichen was to sit down.

Sit. The Hermit Emperors eyes contained undisguised gravity. Sensing the intensity of his gaze, Ye Zichen pursed his lips and took a seat.

I know you have lots of questions, said the Hermit Emperor. But this is no time for explanations.

Instantly, the world around Ye Zichen faded away, transforming into the radiant, splendid Milky Way.

The light of the countless stars of the night sky was dazzling. He felt a single speck of dust in an endless ocean, and his heart was full of uncertainty.

The other great emperors had all left. Now, even the Hermit Emperor had disappeared.

Throughout this vast sea of stars, there was no one there save for Ye Zichen himself.

Close your eyes and take it all in. The stars are calling to you. The Hermit Emperors voice brushed past Ye Zichens ears.

Ye Zichens eyes were wide with confusion. He arched his brows and shouted, Whats going on?

Once this is all over, youll naturally understand. Now, all you need to do is heed the call of the stars and open the celestial eye of the Emperor Star.

It seemed hed heard that word before?

Was it in the Outside?

Ye Zichen knit his brows, but despite his best efforts, he couldnt remember. Still, he at least remembered what the Hermit Emperor had said.

He closed his eyes to sense the stars calling to him.

Like this? Ye Zichen sat cross-legged amongst the stars. Back in the real world, his body did the same thing, sitting right in the center of the star diagram.

The other great emperors had taken up positions at the four directions of the Xue Family Residence, and they stretched out their divine awarenesses.

Ding!

Just outside the formation diagram, Pu Jingwan and Xiao Yumeis phones rang. They took them out and saw messages from Yang Jian and the Great Sage.

Erlang Shen: Were here! @Only Idealism

Monkey King: Ugh, I cant believe I let YOU steal my thunder.

Erlang Shen: Heh, say what you want. I still beat you to the punch.

Neither of them knew the situation, so they started chatting in the group. That wasnt all, though; they started @ing Ye Zichen nonstop.

Erlang Shen: Ye-zi, should the monkey and I duke it out right now? @ Only Idealism

Invincible Adorable Beauty: Dont @ Ye Zichen.

Ultimate Charmer: Shh! Dont make a fuss.

Erlang Shen: Did something happen?

Monkey King: Whats going on?

Invincible Adorable Beauty: Ye Zichen is currently opening his celestial eye, and he doesnt have his phone on him. If you have questions, wait until hes done, then ask.

Monkey King: What does that mean?

Ultimate Charmer: Shh, pipe down.

Invincible Adorable Beauty: You two wouldnt get it even if I explained it. Just stop and wait for now.

As soon as she sent the message, she and Xiao Yumei paid Yang Jian and the Great Sage no further heed. Furthermore, in order to prevent chat notifications from disrupting Ye Zichens attempt to open his celestial eye, they set their phones to vibrate.

Jingwan, youre from the Outside. What exactly is a celestial eye? Do you know? asked Xiao Yumei.

Im not part of the starry sky, so I dont know much. Pu Jingwan shrugged. That said, on a prior mission, I chatted with a few star bearers, and they told me that opening your celestial eye is needed to commune with the stars. I dont know the details, though.

Is it dangerous? asked Xiao Yumei in obvious concern.

It shouldnt be, said Pu Jingwan, but she sounded less than confident. But I dont know either. Still, with so many great emperors around, he shouldnt be in danger. Relax; even his mother is involved. Given how much she values him, if it were dangerous, do you really think shed let him participate?

Youre right. Xiao Yumei nodded.

The scattered miniature star diagrams lit up as well. The estate really did look like the night sky.

Meanwhile, Ye Zichen.

He was in the middle of the Milky Way, and hed already set aside all unnecessary thoughts. He was completely immersed in the stars.

His eyes were closed, yet somehow, he could sense the location of each and every star, and he could feel their radiant light. He could even sense their benevolence towards him.

Suddenly, a new star appeared within his awareness. Its light was many times stronger than any other star.

When it appeared, all the other stars suddenly lost their brilliance.

Youre here? A deep, gentle voice reverberated through Ye Zichens sea of consciousness.

Who are you? Are you the Emperor Star? Ye Zichen thought in his heart.

Its me! The ruler of the stars, the Northern Emperor Star!

Do you see it? This is me. All the stars of the night sky bow their heads before me, and heaven and earth dare not shine before me.

Senior, Ive long since heard stories of you, and I know that you are the ruler of the stars, but theres something Im curious about. Am I currently conversing with the North Star or the former Master of the Stars?

Naturally, Im the Emperor Star!

Stars can talk?

Of course!

Then this should be easy. Ye Zichen felt a hint of laughter rise up within him. Im here today because I want to open my celestial eye, the celestial eye of the emperor star. Could you.

Actually, Ive been waiting for you. The Emperor Stars tone was still gentle, and Ye Zichen smiled, too.

He wouldnt have guessed this process would go so smoothly. Hed only just barely entered the Milky Way, only for the Emperor Star to summon him. Furthermore, it sounded like the Emperor Star had been waiting for him to open his celestial eye for a long time.

The light of the formation outside grew stronger and stronger, and the great emperors clenched their fists tighter and tighter.

Xue Yang! The Hermit Emperor let out an explosive shout, and Xue Yang rushed to Xue Mos room. Then, carefully protecting her with his divine power, he carried her back out.

This was the moment theyd been waiting for. When Ye Zichen opened his celestial eye, starlight was sure to appear.

Xue Mo just needed.

However, at that moment, the Hermit Emperors expression changed dramatically. Somethings wrong! Hurry up and retreat!