Storm of Gods

Chapter 69 We are friends

In the dead of night, Li Xin lay in bed, looking out the window, pondering his next move. It was obvious that Mondlier was just a little brother, a white glove, and the master behind it was Zhao Xun. There was no need for any luck involved. Old Luo, and even the chief bishop, were all targeting Zhao Xun.

Luo has a sense of justice, but I haven't met the chief bishop, so I can't comment on him. Putting aside the issues of justice and responsibility, the conflict between the chief bishop and Zhao Xun stems from their positions, and sometimes, that's more reliable than a sense of justice.

The chief bishop chopped off one of Zhao Xun's hands and slashed him twice. If Zhao Xun doesn't retaliate, his henchmen will probably be in danger. Things won't end so easily. Zhao Qing is a good breakthrough point for him, but he really has no clue what to do if the other party doesn't make a move.

Zhao Xun either doesn't make a move, or if he does, it's going to be big. He'll definitely need to use his dice abilities quite often. The Moon God Medal is practically becoming a medal, which won't do. He has to go to the Sacred Land this week.

Miss Aries was a great help today. The basic principle of human relationships is reciprocity, so what gift should I give? Something valuable? That seems meaningless. It needs to be something special, something the recipient will like.

Musical instruments seem like a good choice. And to be honest, there's one type of instrument that Li Xin can make, and he even knows where to find the materials.

Thinking of this, Li Xin decided to try Miss Aries' method of entering the Zodiac Chart. He had already been to the chart several times and knew its location. According to Miss Aries, her divine relic was a coordinate, the way back, while the chart was a coordinate, the destination. What Mr. Cancer meant by the danger was that there was a certain risk involved in such a movement of the soul.

Li Xin's spirit sank into the dice, and countless thoughts expanded continuously. Before long, he sensed a point of light in the distance. Although he couldn't feel it very clearly, his consciousness knew that it was the zodiac constellation.

Miss Aries said that you'll find it eventually if you keep searching, while Cancer said that danger means losing your soul. Li Xin decided to give it a try himself.

The kind of summoning in the dream means that some kind of connection has been established between the dice and the star chart, and you are just following instinctively. In this case, you should be more careful, as it is a conscious search for your own path.

With the target's coordinates clear, Li Xin did not deviate from the course. There was no interference or distraction in his mind. He moved towards the position on the zodiac sign with great focus and accuracy. At first, it was a little slow, but the speed increased more and more. Soon, he entered a dreamlike state, with a visual impact of faster-than-light movement like in a science fiction movie. The next second, Li Xin had already arrived in the zodiac sign.

Unlike before, he was alone under the vast dome this time. After adjusting to the rhythm of his body and looking at his hands, Li Xin felt that he seemed to be a little clearer. However, when he looked at the statue on the table, it was still blurry. The book in the statue's hand was still the same, displaying incomprehensible characters.

He couldn't understand it, but there was a sense of familiarity. He didn't know if this kind of script existed on the Dao Yuan Continent, but it did exist on Earth. Unfortunately, who the hell could understand so many foreign languages? The script looked like Latin or something similar.

Without the attention of others, it was easier for Li Xin to observe the horoscope more closely. Outside the horoscope, there was still nothingness, and there was no significant change. He couldn't sense whether it was moving or floating. Li Xin's attention shifted to the twelve constellations on the dome. The constellations of Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer that had been summoned were slightly brighter, while the other eight constellations were dim. Li Xin tried to contact them with his consciousness but couldn't sense anything. It was as if nothing existed. It seemed that he couldn't summon them.

Then, following Miss Aries's instructions, Li Xin began to approach Aries, Taurus, and Cancer in turn. This time, the feeling was completely different, like touching the surface of water with a tactile sensation and a slight rebound. He tried a few times and waited for a while, but no one responded to him.

The zodiac chart for one person was deathly silent, without a sound. Since the chairs and tables here couldn't be taken home, Li Xin was also preparing to go back. Just then, the dome flashed, and the star representing Aries began to twinkle. Not long after, another person appeared in the seat representing Aries.

Estella looked at herself in surprise, then looked around and saw Mr. Gemini. She was waiting for Chris to return and was so excited that she couldn't sleep. Then she felt a "thump thump thump" sound. The divine relic seemed to be summoned by something. She was puzzled at first, but then she remembered what Mr. Gemini had said about trying, so she responded and arrived at the Zodiac Twelve Star Chart.

“Mr. Gemini, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” Estella stood up and bowed.

Li Xin quickly stood up to return the greeting, "Miss Aries, I hope I haven't disturbed you?"

Estella looked at the dome. "Mr. Twins can already do that?"

"Yes, based on the experience you provided last time, I tried to enter the natal chart while I was awake, and I succeeded by luck. Then I touched the stars, and that's how you came."

Estella smiled sweetly, "I responded based on the experience provided by Mr. Gemini. It seems that the Zodiac Chart can indeed be accessed while we are awake, and we can gain a deeper understanding."

Last time, Li Xin responded while asleep, but this time Estella responded while fully awake. The power of the astrological chart was even stronger than imagined. Sleep and wakefulness meant that some rules of the astrological chart were controllable, which was a huge improvement. "Miss Aries, thank you very much for your help. Chris played a crucial role in successfully completing the mission." Li Xin stood up to express his gratitude. This matter was truly not something that could be explained in just a few words.

Estella smiled broadly. "I'm glad I could help you, Mr. Gemini. It was a very good experience."

"I don't know how to express my gratitude. Miss Aries is very interested in musical instruments. I know how to make one of them and would like to give it as a thank you gift. I wonder if it would be convenient for Miss Aries to accept it?" Regardless of whether Miss Aries wanted it or not, he had to express his sincerity and gratitude.

“I can have Chris go again.” Estella was delighted; she truly loved musical instruments and was looking forward to the gift made by the Gemini men.

"Okay, I'll contact you when it's ready." Li Xin breathed a sigh of relief when Miss Aries agreed.

“By the way, Mr. Gemini, I checked the records and asked my mentor about whether divine relics have any power before their life star is activated. Under normal circumstances, they don’t. You need to actively or passively understand the divine relics to gain power. Only the power you master is true power. Any other sensations may be illusions, and such situations often foreshadow the beginning of your downfall,” Estella said.

Li Xin nodded. "Thank you for your explanation, Miss Aries. The thorny issue has been resolved. I will try visiting the Sacred Land this weekend. Do you have any suggestions, Miss Aries?"

Estella thought for a moment, “I’ve been thinking about my own problems lately. Perhaps Mr. Cancer is right. What I’ve been exposed to is somewhat idealistic. My understanding of divine relics and sacred sites is not applicable to other people. From a safety perspective, it’s best to be guided by elders or mentors from the family or church.”

Estella used to think that divine relics and sacred sites were wonderful. Although Mr. Cancer had a different opinion, she couldn't agree without firsthand experience. During her second visit to the sacred site, Estella overheard some "truths" from Aklis. Although it was just a little bit, the existence of the Round Table made her realize that she might only be able to access the knowledge that the royal family wanted her to have. Divine relics might bring blessings, but they were also accompanied by more disasters. At present, she was actually somewhat confused.

"Miss Aries seems to be having some kind of problem?" Li Xin asked.

He had no mentor, so it seemed he would have to figure things out on his own. As for the signs of his impending downfall, he didn't think so.

"What if the people around you only want you to know what they want you to know?" Estella asked. Her eldest brother would never say much, and only her second brother would blurt out some things when he was emotionally agitated, but he would quickly become alert and feel that something was being kept from her.

Li Xin thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled, "Do you think they would hurt you?"

“No, not at all,” Estella said, precisely because she didn’t want to make things difficult for those around her. “But this feeling is very contradictory and can be quite troubling.”

“I understand. There is a kind of good that elders want what’s best for you,” Li Xin said. “There’s a saying in my hometown: ‘Life is precious, love is more precious, but freedom is the most precious of all.’ This relates to the meaning of life, which is up to you to decide. If you are really troubled, you can try to communicate and sincerely convey your thoughts to your relatives. Of course, try to choose someone you can communicate with.”

Miss Aries paused, her eyes sparkling. In the past, she always used coquettish threats, always believing that rules are rules, so why not talk things out properly?

She is not afraid to take responsibility; she simply wants to take responsibility from the bottom of her heart.

“Thank you, Mr. Gemini,” Estella stood up and bowed in thanks. It was as if the shackles in her heart had been suddenly broken. Regardless of success or failure, this was the right way to solve the problem.

"Miss Aries, I should be thanking you." Li Xin quickly returned the greeting, and the two of them suddenly froze, then couldn't help but laugh.

"I think we're friends now, so there's no need to be so polite. My back isn't feeling well," Li Xin said with a smile.

“I think so too.” Estella chuckled knowingly, no longer holding back her laughter, which was now just a slight smile that revealed a few teeth.

(End of this chapter)