Chapter 153
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Chapter 153: Starry Celestial Lord
The Zi Wei Star was the North Star in Zi Wei Dou Shu, while the Big Dipper and the North Star shared similar-sounding names.
Their relationship in Zi Wei Dou Shu was exceptionally close.
Zi Wei served as the Emperor Star, with the Big Dipper acting as its guardian.
Due to this bond, the Zi Wei Emperor Star could summon the Seven Stars of the Big Dipper.
By merging the Big Dipper’s power, Mu Lin also reverse-induced the star energy inside his body, elevating it into the power of the Zi Wei Emperor Star.
As the Emperor Star, Zi Wei’s power held supreme nobility.
In myths, it wasn’t merely a star but the Master of All Phenomena and Lord of Stars—also titled the Supreme Emperor of the Northern Polar Zi Wei, one of Taoism’s Four Sovereigns, second only to the Jade Emperor of the Xuan Kong.
Its vast hierarchy included the Four Holy Ones of the North Polar, Eleven Great Solar Star Lords of the Upper Clear, Seven Original Stars of the Big Dipper, Left and Right Attendants, Twelve Fate Star Lords, Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions, Thirty-Six Heavenly Spirits, Seventy-Two Earth Fiends, and countless celestial beings.
Its authority spanned nations’ fortunes to individuals’ destinies.
The Zi Wei Star’s emergence signaled a human emperor’s birth, thus only those with a potential dragon fate or imperial prospects could bear such a rank.
Mu Lin’s previous rank had been too low, risking soul dissolution.
Luckily, transcendence from his invincible belief allowed him to overcome this trial.
Though awed by Zi Wei’s grandeur, Mu Lin soon shook his head.
“A pity. The Zi Wei Emperor Star’s nobility means nothing to me.”
In this world, cultivation remained underdeveloped, lacking figures like the Three Clear or Four Sovereigns. The Supreme Emperor of Northern Polar Zi Wei did not exist here.
While Mu Lin could channel starlight and slightly control it, this was akin to humans using sunlight—useful, but claiming control over the sun would be daydreaming.
“If a Heavenly Court existed, my current strength wouldn’t even qualify me as a heavenly soldier, let alone a Zi Wei official…”
Despite this, excitement outweighed his musings.
Even without heavenly status, Zi Wei’s power granted immense benefits.
First, cultivation efficiency improved.
As Lord of Stars, Zi Wei governed all celestial bodies—including the moon. With Zi Wei’s power, Mu Lin could summon moonlight and swiftly refine it.
Second, though his magical power level stayed at early Spring Fountain, his rank—boosted by transcendence and Zi Wei’s power—reached mage level (Condensing Essence and Refining the Evil).
Cultivating an A-level cultivator’s power from a mage’s high realm allowed his efficiency to surge.
Lastly, merging energies.
Advancing to Spring Fountain required fusing Morning Purple Air (sun) and Moonlight Spiritual Energy (moon)—opposing yin and yang forces prone to conflict and waste.
This merging had been unstable.
But now, as both energies belonged to stars, the Zi Wei Emperor Star’s role as Lord of Stars acted as a mediator, accelerating the process exponentially.
"Perfect! With the support of the Big Dipper Zi Wei formation, even geniuses with Level 1 Spiritual Roots might not match my training speed!"
…
By elevating his rank through the power of the Zi Wei Emperor Star, Mu Lin coordinated the forces inside his body. Watching his spiritual energy flow in orderly patterns, satisfaction filled his heart.
Yet he soon dismissed this fleeting contentment.
He tested the Big Dipper Zi Wei formation’s other capabilities – such a massive formation naturally offered more than just accelerated cultivation. "How could this formation fuse the Big Dipper’s power and summon the Zi Wei Emperor Star’s might without reaching heavenly grade…"
Before finishing the question, Mu Lin guessed the answer. "The requirements must be too strict. Few can endure the Seven Stars’ chaotic power within their bodies like I can. Even fewer possess the transcendent rank to withstand the Zi Wei Emperor Star’s presence. Without widespread use, this formation remains underdeveloped."
Though the formation had flaws, Mu Lin cared little – he never intended to share the Zi Wei Emperor Star’s power. Instead, he focused on testing his current capabilities.
Soon he discovered: "Channeling stellar power to boost myself or subordinates… Fitting for the Lord of Stars, though my control remains limited. I can only harness the nearby Big Dipper’s power, not distant stars."
"The Seven Stars contain Wu Qu, Po Jun, and Tan Lang – sufficient for now. But my Zi Wei Emperor Star power relies on formations. Real combat won’t allow time to set up formations or deploy six paper figures safely – this needs solving…"
This critical weakness made the technique unusable in battle. Yet Mu Lin soon brightened. "I’ve got it! That ability eliminates formation-building during fights!"
He recalled the Sky-High Technique Spell – a blank divine quality that adopted different attributes. Infused with City God power, it became divine decree. Similarly, merging it with Zi Wei Emperor Star power would create imperial command.
With this, Mu Lin could bypass formations entirely by simply applying the spell to his body.
Eagerly grabbing his talisman brush, Mu Lin began inscribing the Sky-High Technique Spell. Power gathered into the talisman paper under his guidance… until the ordinary sheet disintegrated under the Zi Wei Emperor Star’s pressure.
Reluctantly, Mu Lin used Master Meng Rui’s precious Star Paper of the Year-End Noble. This time, the Sky-High Talisman Spell of the Zi Wei Emperor Star held firm.
"Hum…"
After half an hour of meditation, Mu Lin set down his brush. Noble starlight shimmered across the paper, carrying imperial majesty that made him bow instinctively.
"Magnificent…"
Storing the talisman, Mu Lin pondered further stellar applications. Drawing from past-life memories, inspiration struck: "Like the Saint Warriors of old, I’ll forge Starry Celestial Lords through gathered starlight."
