"What exactly is going on?" Han Yan, not wanting to further upset his fragile mind that had finally awakened from a slumber of nearly a million years, asked seriously.
"I already said, I canāt remember, it seems to be related to the Guardian of the Gods, and there seems to be other more important matters." Star Illusion Thousand Machine replied in a low voice, no longer angry.
"Donāt ask further. If you want to know the answer, try to find the other six Heavenly Destiny Star Plates. Perhaps then I could recover my memory earlier. Otherwise, who knows when I would recover my strength and retrieve the Divine Sense that has been missing for hundreds of thousands of years. Besides, finding those six Heavenly Destiny Star Plates would significantly benefit you." After a brief pause, Star Illusion Thousand Machine continued.
"Alright, I got it." Even if he hadnāt said so, Han Yan would have tried to find the other six Heavenly Destiny Star Plates.
Itās not just the benefits each plate brought her, but that woman gathered from the Star Light made Han Yanās heart race and filled her with curiosity. Han Yan had an intuition that to unravel the mysteries in her heart, she could only do so by finding the remaining six Heavenly Destiny Star Plates.
"As for that woman, and the Aolai Divine Beast, you donāt have to ask me, because I donāt know either. Or rather, anything I could think of, you could think of as well, so why ask me? Besides, I myself am confused, feeling that many things are not quite the same as what I once knew, so how could I give you answers?" Star Illusion Thousand Machine, seeing what was on Han Yanās mind, answered proactively before she could ask, though his answer was not quite an answer.
It felt as though Star Illusion Thousand Machineās mind was also a bit muddled, and his tone was rather frustrated.
"Alright then." Hearing him say that, Han Yan obviously couldnāt insist further.
Originally, she thought the Guardian of the Godsā power was truly a Divine Power. However, the Star Map on that scroll arranged as it was, indicated that all the Heavenly Destiny Star Plates seemed to originate from that powerful woman. In other words, the Guardian of the Godsā power actually came from that woman and her guards.
In other words, she is the God, the master of the universe!
That was what Han Yan thought, and what Star Illusion Thousand Machine thought too. However, who exactly she was, and whether she is really as the Star Map indicated, already fallen? Why were those Heavenly Destiny Star Plates made? And why did they once create the Guardian of the Gods of this continent? These were not questions she could guess, nor could Star Illusion Thousand Machine.
"By the way, thereās one more thing I forgot to tell you. The Guardian of the Gods in those days was not nine people, but twenty-seven. However, the strongest among them were exactly nine.
According to your guess, itās very possible that the power of these nine came from that woman, while the power of the others came from her guards, which is why thereās such a disparity in strength.
So even though you only need to find the remaining six Heavenly Destiny Star Plates to possibly solve all the mysteries, there arenāt just six but twenty-four scattered across the continent.
Of course, finding the others isnāt completely useless. Though Huayue and the others have awakened their bloodline, without the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate, they ultimately cannot ascend the Extreme Dao. When you reach the Holy-grade in the future, youāll gradually understand." Star Illusion Thousand Machine added.
Hearing his words, Han Yan secretly gave a bitter smile.
Originally, she thought finding just six more Heavenly Destiny Star Plates would be enough. Who knew there were actually twenty-four in total? And who could say which ones are the ones she needed and which ones werenāt? It instantly became much more difficult.
"Alright, Iām tired. Iām going to take a nap now. Donāt bother me if thereās nothing else. My mind is a bit chaotic, and I need to think it over properly." Star Illusion Thousand Machine yawned and said.
Soon, her mind quieted down again, and Han Yan also retracted her Mental State.
Although she didnāt get all the answers, she did gain some insight. At least she knew that her rebirth wasnāt a coincidence but someoneās intentional act.
She also learned that besides the ones already in her possession, the Heavenly Destiny Star Plates remaining in the world were twenty-four, not six. However, this was clearly not good news.
At this time, Family Head Fang had already arranged a banquet.
After fighting fiercely one after another, Han Yan and the others finally got to relax and went together to the banquet. Amidst the clinking of cups and exchanging of glasses, the atmosphere turned quite joyous.
"By the way, I remember you once said that you came to me because you refused to follow your familyās order to chase after Yan Yuchu?" Han Yan asked Jiang Yuzhe during the meal.
"Yes." Jiang Yuzhe nodded and said.
"Then why hasnāt anyone from your Jiang Family come to fetch you?" Han Yan asked.
Initially, she thought that since Jiang Yuzhe defied his familyās orders to follow her, the Jiang Family would most likely come to get him, and she had prepared for that. Unexpectedly, there hadnāt been any movement, and as time passed, Han Yan eventually forgot about this matter. Now suspecting Jiang Yuzheās coming to her wasnāt mere coincidence, Han Yan remembered this.
"How would I know? Maybe theyāre afraid of the Mu Family." Hearing Han Yanās question, Jiang Yuzhe was also a bit puzzled but couldnāt think of an answer.
"Oh." Seeing his expression, Han Yan didnāt press further. She pondered secretly: Could I have guessed wrong? Was Jiang Yuzheās following me really just a coincidence?
"By the way, Young Master Mu, I have something to ask." At this time, Doctor Sun spoke.
"Please go ahead, Mr. Sun. As long as itās within my ability, I wonāt refuse." Han Yan responded politely.
Whether it was healing Mu Nan, later detoxifying Yu Qingwan, or helping Huayue and the others through difficulties, Doctor Sun was crucial in assisting or advising, so naturally, Han Yan wouldnāt refuse him.
"Then thank you, Young Master Mu." Mr. Sun cupped his hands and continued, "My Sun familyās inherited Meridian Cutting Hand is incomplete, and I havenāt been able to fully understand it. Young Master Mu, with your astonishing talent, understood various changes after seeing it just once, which makes me feel quite embarrassed. So Iād like to ask Young Master Mu for some guidance."
"Iām unworthy of such praise; this technique is the Sun familyās ancestral heritage. Itās already a relief that Mr. Sun doesnāt blame me for learning it secretly. Iām deeply grateful. I will hand over all my insights and reflections on this technique to you, leaving nothing unsaid." Han Yan, having anticipated this matter, agreed without hesitation.
"Thank you, Young Master Mu. Thereās no rush; when you return to the capital, take your time teaching me. Just being able to complete the various changes of the Meridian Cutting Hand in my lifetime will leave me without regrets and unashamed before my ancestors. Young Master Mu, allow me, Sun Changsheng, to bow to you!" Mr. Sun was overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately wanted to rise and perform a salute.
"No need for such formalities, Doctor Sun. Letās call it settled then. As soon as we return to the capital, Iāll give you all my insights and reflections." Uncomfortable with such grand gestures, Han Yan quickly helped him up.
"By the way, what about Mu Zexian and the others?" Speaking of returning to the capital, Han Yan suddenly thought of Mu Zexian and the rest.