I picked up the scattered attributes

It should be noted that he is still at the level of a celestial god.

It's easy to imagine how much progress he has made during this period!

"Father--"

Li Qingmu bowed respectfully to the young man.

The first thing Feng Xia said to him made her both laugh and cry: "It's quite astonishing that your Li family has managed to pass down this tradition. After all, if most people did that, they would probably have been beaten to death by their elders long ago!"

However, after being called that for several years in a row and unable to change it, Feng Xia became too lazy to care about Li Qingmu anymore.

"You've come to see me this time, buddy. Could it be that you've mastered the technique I taught you last time?"

"The method you taught me is not suitable for my dull-witted self; I still need more practice before I can succeed."

When the matter was brought up, a hint of shame appeared on Li Qingmu's face, and he shook his head cautiously, saying, "The reason I came to see you this time is actually for another matter."

Feng Xia nodded: "Tell me about it."

“My biological father…” Li Qingmu hesitated for a moment before continuing, “He is going to fight in Etu. If nothing unexpected happens, it will be in ten years.”

"Conquest of Ecuador?"

Feng Xia's eyes narrowed instantly.

He had heard Jian Wushuang mention this matter before.

It is said that every so often, a group of powerful individuals from the Ziwei Star Region would be conscripted to fight in the Evil Land. However, very few of these top-tier Ziwei experts ever returned!

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Chapter 1143

Eel is a terrible battlefield.

Being in Ziwei, enjoying its resources, and standing at its peak, one naturally has the obligation to fight for Ziwei!

Regardless of how much more is behind the scenes, this is at least the version of events presented to the outside world.

When Feng Xia heard this news, he had doubts for a moment. The war in E'tu... who was it fighting?

Even Jian Wushuang was unaware of further details.

The true nature of the war in Eternal Lands, like the inside story of the Imperial Council, is an open secret.

Although some people know about it, when it comes to the details, it turns out that no one knows the key inside information—not even the top members of the Li family.

"We know very little about the war in Ecuador."

Li Qingmu shook his head, his expression slightly somber: "We don't even know what the criteria are for each conscription, what the so-called Evil Land is, or what enemies we will be fighting against. Why have so few people returned over the years, and why do those who have returned remain tight-lipped about the war in the Evil Land?"

Feng Xia narrowed his eyes. The Imperial Council's control over the world was much stronger than he had expected.

in short.

Everything you know is something the Imperial Council allows you to know. If it's something they don't allow, even a powerful family like the Li family, a top-tier power, would be completely in the dark!

"In that case, the Lord of the Gray Mist probably already knows that I and Zu Long have arrived in Ziwei."

Feng Xia raised his eyebrows, seemingly lost in thought: "It's just that due to various reasons, such as this so-called war in the Evil Lands, they have focused their attention elsewhere and have no time to deal with us!"

Almost immediately, he began to speculate about the so-called Edo.

——Taixu!

Indeed, the remnants of the Divine Kingdom retreated to Taixu and have been plotting a comeback for many years. It would be almost impossible if the strange Dao Ancestors did not react.

"The so-called war in the land of evil is very likely a campaign to wipe out the remnants of the divine kingdom."

Even so, Feng Xia wasn't entirely certain: "However, if it were merely the remnants of the divine kingdom, would they go to such great lengths, to the point that even our arrival... couldn't divert their attention?"

It should be noted that even the Heavenly Pattern Divine Kingdom at its peak was still destroyed by the mysterious Dao Ancestor.

But if it's not the Heavenly Pattern Divine Kingdom, then who exactly are they fighting in the so-called War of Calamity?

"It's unlikely that the alien Dao Ancestors at the source of this strange phenomenon would suddenly take pity on us, atone for their past actions, and from now on, want to fight for the entire universe, right?"

Whether others believe it or not, Feng Xia certainly doesn't.

Some things, some deep-seated hatreds, cannot be easily forgotten, no matter how much time has passed and the world has changed.

Otherwise, how can we comfort the spirits of our fallen heroes?

In addition, whether the E'tu is the same as the Taixu is also an unknown.

"So, what do you want to do by telling me this?"

In the blink of an eye, Feng Xia remained calm and composed, saying, "Even the head of the Li family probably couldn't escape the summons for the war in the Calamity Lands, right?"

"You're right."

Li Qingmu nodded, agreeing with Feng Xia's statement: "Since ancient times, no one, regardless of status or position, has ever been able to escape being conscripted."

Before Feng Xia could speak again, he added a few more words: "Theoretically, that's correct."

"Is that how it is theoretically?"

Feng Xia immediately became interested upon hearing this.

That's true in theory, but that also means there are loopholes in actual operation.

"You should understand that if such a loophole existed, wouldn't your father have seized upon it?"

Feng Xia shook his head indifferently, put his hands behind his back, and gazed at the starry sky above Ziwei.

This starry sky is quite different from the ancient starry sky he knows, but some similar outlines can still be vaguely seen.

“I understand this matter.”

Li Qingmu nodded earnestly as before: "Some people have deduced that the so-called flaws were actually left intentionally, just to lure people in, but..."

Before Feng Xia could speak, he continued, "But in you, I saw... the real hope of exploiting weaknesses."

"What do you mean?" Feng Xia raised his eyebrows.

"You'll know as soon as you see it."

Having said that, Li Qingmu brought some of his hidden thoughts to the surface.

Those were some rebellious thoughts that he would never dare to have on ordinary days, thoughts that would normally be suppressed in his heart without causing a ripple, but at this moment, they surfaced one after another!

That was a resentment towards fate, a desire to free the Li family from control, to no longer be a puppet of the mastermind behind the scenes, but the true ruler of Ziwei!

In the past, if he had even had a similar thought, he would have been immediately punished. It was a kind of excruciating pain that went from his body to his soul, with nowhere to escape and nowhere to hide!

Every being born with the Ziwei star has an imprint left on its true spirit from the very beginning.

Even if he is reincarnated, the mark will not disappear; it may even become deeper!

As long as the mark remains, he can never escape control.

—That's correct in theory.

However, an unexpected event surprised Li Qingmu, who discovered that when he was by Feng Xia's side, the connection between the brand and the punishment from the unseen forces would be severed.

Although he didn't know the reason, Li Qingmu still wrote it down.

He hadn't originally intended to use this secret, but now that he saw Li Guangji being conscripted to fight in Etu, he finally couldn't resist.

"Ok?"

Almost immediately, Feng Xia sensed something.

He clearly felt that a mist was spreading in front of him, and there was an almost tangible, eerie aura, like intertwined threads, weaving an invisible net that descended from nothingness!

"It's the aura I sensed on the ship before!"

Feng Xia's gaze suddenly sharpened.

He had sensed this aura heading towards Li Qingmu when he was on the ship.

However, at that time, Feng Xia did not take it seriously.

This time, Li Qingmu stood right in front of him. That mysterious aura descended, but it seemed unable to find its target, lingering around and not truly settling down!

"This is……"

Feng Xia narrowed her eyes and looked at Li Qingmu seriously for the first time.

The other person's gaze was very serious, and deep within their eyes, there was a hint of unwavering resilience.

That was an indomitable spirit. Even though he was born under a strange control, he only suppressed that unwillingness in his heart and never truly gave it up!

It was as if he was meeting Li Qingmu for the first time.

After a long silence, Feng Xia finally spoke:

"Tell me your plan."

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Chapter 1144

Only now did Li Qingmu's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, gradually begin to settle down.

He looked at Feng Xia in disbelief, then at his surroundings, his eyes flashing with an inexplicable light, as if only now was he seriously examining this world for the first time.