The starry sky gradually let up, and Ye Zichen, with his newly-opened celestial eye, floated amongst the Milky Way, utterly content.

Within the river of stars, he was like an emperor reigning over his empire, supervising his civilians and reveling in their awe and respect.

It was pleasant as could be, but before long, the ding of a notification disrupted his reverie.

Really

He flipped over and fished his phone out from under his pillow, scrolled down, and saw countless messages. Even more continued flooding his screen.

Erlang Shen: How is Ye-zi doing now?

Erlang Shen: Its already morning but none of you are awake. Wake up already! Ive already walked the dog and come back.

Erlang Shen: Heavenly God City was really lively this morning.

Erlang Shen: Quit playing dead! Come out and chat with me. Howling Celestial Dog, greet everybody.

Howling Celestial Dog: Woof woof woof.

Monkey King: Shut up.

Erlang Shen: Hey, youre awake! When I went out, I saw no sign of life in your rooms. Hurry over! Im in the west of the city, and they have jugglers here! Get here quick and watch with me!

As soon as he sent the message, Yang Jian sent his coordinates over as well.

Monkey King: Scram! Dont you remember what we came back here for? Were not supposed to be on good enough terms to go for leisurely morning strolls together.

Invincible Adorable Beauty: There are jugglers in Heavenly God City?

Erlang Shen: What did you think? Theyre quite good. Just wait a bit and Ill send you something good.

Ding!

A red envelope appeared on screen. Still yawning, Ye Zichen tapped it.

It was a designated red envelope.

The app has a new feature?

The envelope had been sent to Invincible Adorable Beauty. Ye Zichen arched his brows; it seemed the IT guys hed brought from the Heavenly Court werent just idling around.

Invincible Adorable Beauty: Is there something wrong with your brain? A rattle drum? A toy? Do you really think Ive never played with something like this?

Ultimate Charmer: Shh! Zichen is resting. Could you pipe down?

Yumei really was good to him.

Erlang Shen: Whats up with Ye-zi? Yesterday, you stopped sending messages all of a sudden and scared the crap out of us. Did you have something to do with all that light overhead?

Invincible Adorable Beauty: That was starlight, ya dingus.

Ultimate Charmer: Zichen opened his celestial eye, but it took an enormous amount of energy, so he went to bed early. I dont know if hes awake yet or not.

After reading all these messages, Ye Zichen typed out a simple greeting.

Only Idealism: Hello.

Erlang Shen: Ye-zi! Youre awake. The monkey and I reached Heavenly God City yesterday. The Upheaval Alliance is doing fine, and the Profound Pavilion seems alright too. That Zhou Wu hasnt dared act against us, the wimp. Wait, did you just call me a dingus?

Monkey King: morning, Ye-zi.

Ye Zichen naturally already knew that the Upheaval Alliance and Profound Pavilion were doing well. If something had happened, Wei Jie would have contacted him. As for why Zhou Wu hadnt done anything, he understood as soon as he thought about it.

However, as soon as she stepped inside, she and Ye Zichen both froze.

Zichen, you

Yumei, you

Ye Zichen and Xiao Yumei pointed at each other. When they saw each others response, they then turned to look at themselves.

What about me? they both asked in unison.

Your eye.

Your body..

Right now, in Xiao Yumeis eyes, Ye Zichens left eye was like a star. She could see starlight flickering in his pupils and flowing into the surrounding air.

As for Ye Zichen? He saw Xiao Yumei completely enveloped in starlight. Hed never seen anything like this before.

..

After Xiao Yumei rushed out, the great emperors in residence hurriedly gathered in Ye Zichens room.

The Hermit Emperor sat in front of him. Hed placed a black facemask over Ye Zichen, one hed designed himself. It was similar to what Hatake Kakashi wore in the anime Naruto.

Youre feeling better now, right? asked the Hermit Emperor after putting on Ye Zichens mask.

Ye Zichen nodded. After covering his left eye, he really couldnt see the starlight flowing around Xiao Yumei anymore.

Your left eye is the Emperor Stars celestial eye, and it can see the celestial fates of the eighty-eight major stars. What you saw just now was the light and celestial fate of the Fated Stars.

Ah, okay. Ye Zichen nodded in understanding.

Zichens eye sometimes leaks starlight. How do we handle this? Does he have to wear an eyepatch or a mask forever? asked Ye Rong.

Its nothing, its just that he only just barely opened his celestial eye and hasnt mastered controlling his starlight yet. After he adjusts, he shouldnt have issues with overflowing starlight anymore, said the Hermit Emperor with a dismissive wave.

Right, how is Xue Mo doing? Ye Zichen knit his brows. When they heard that, the great emperors gazes darkened, and the atmosphere grew tense. Seeing this, Ye Zichen couldnt help but ask, We didnt save her?

Ye Zichen knew better than anything that theyd successfully infused her body with imperial starlight. The Hermit Emperor had said that, so long as she had starlight, shed wake up.

Its not that we didnt save her. The other emperors remained silent, but the Hermit Emperor sighed. The light of the Emperor Star was enough to stabilize her, but the situation is thornier than I imagined. Shes alive and stable, but shes still in a coma.

After Ye Zichen fell asleep, the other great emperors had visited Xue Mo to check her condition.

The imperial starlight filling her body really had reduced the strength of her bloodline powers backlash, but at the same time, it caused a new type of backlash.

As such, Xue Mo had shown no signs of waking up. Zhao Qianlings eyes were red and puffy; shed cried all night long.

What do you mean? If that wasnt enough starlight, I can give her more! Ye Zichen frowned.

Zichen, dont talk nonsense, snapped Ye Rong.

Giving Xue Mo a hint of starlight as he opened his celestial eye was already the limit of what Ye Rong could accept. They couldnt give her anymore. If they did, would Ye Zichen still be the Master of the Stars, or would Xue Mo take his place?

Is there really no other way to save her? asked Ye Zichen.

Of course there is, said the Hermit Emperor. He glanced at Ye Rong, then continued, But Im afraid the Lord of Seven Stars wont agree.

Then dont bother saying it! said Ye Rong decisively.

Tell me! said Ye Zichen.

Give her the Emperor Stars celestial fate!