Published: February 13, 2025
“Master?!”
Lord Xing exclaimed in surprise, not at all resembling a great master.
She simply could not believe her eyes; a person who had disappeared for decades was now standing before her again.
She still vividly remembered that morning when this revered figure had left alone, embarking on a journey to seek the future of the Star-Eye Clan.
Once, no, even until now, this elderly person had been her idol.
“Master…” After saying it again, Lord Xing calmed down a bit.
Realizing something, her eyes suddenly emitted a dark glow as she scanned the person in front of her, taking in his appearance for quite a while before calling out for a third time, “Master.”
This call contained so many emotions: joy, grievance, surprise, and more.
“Little Xing, very good. Even at this time, you haven’t forgotten to confirm my identity. That’s commendable. As the clan leader of the Star-Eye Clan, this is a necessary trait you must possess.”
The person sitting in the chair wasn’t wearing a mask. Judging by Lord Xing’s expression, this must be his true appearance now.
By Earth’s standards, he could be considered a kindly elder, though around his neck, wrists, and ankles were rings of pure white bone.
A knocking sound came, and Bashiru entered.
Lord Xing lowered her gaze to the ground, and in that moment, she understood some things.
No wonder Bashiru had so boldly opposed Ye Zhongming’s proposal. No wonder her husband had tacitly approved of Bashiru’s actions.
The root of it all lay here.
Luo She, the previous training commander of the Star-Eye Clan, once the clan’s premier master, Bashiru’s father, and the martial arts teacher of the two clan leaders.
Decades ago, when the Star-Eye Clan fell into difficulties, after completing his teachings, he had set off alone to search for ways to restore their clan’s glory among other survivor fortresses and throughout the universe. Ten years after leaving, he completely lost contact with the clan.
After a long time confirming that Luo She was not in any survivor fortress, the Star-Eye Clan basically concluded that this prominent figure had vanished into the universe.
And this often signified death.
In the initial ten to twenty years, people might still have some hope, but later, everyone came to believe this and gradually faded his name into obscurity.
Now, Luo She had returned.
Once, this man had been the premier master of the Star-Eye Clan, only a step away from reaching the realm of a great master. Now, he should be a great master or even closer to that, right?
After the initial surprise, Lord Xing felt a sense of alienation from the idol she once admired. She knew this wasn't good, but she couldn't control it.
“I’ve been away for so long, and seeing the Star-Eye Clan’s situation now makes me a bit sad. Although things were already bad when I left, after all, we are the Star-Eye Clan; no outsider should meddle. But now, our clan has become impure.”
Luo She, who had just been smiling, suddenly looked a bit stern.
The two lords of the Star-Eye Clan instinctively lowered their heads.
“However, things haven’t completely spiraled out of control. In the future, we will need to change our strategy. While ensuring that outsider brings us benefits, we will gradually reduce his influence over our clan and maintain our current momentum.”
“Yes, father!”
Bashiru immediately responded from the side.
Lord Yan quickly glanced at his wife and nodded as well.
Luo She focused on the somewhat hesitant Lord Xing and said, “I’ve traveled many places over the years, experienced many things, endured hardships, and gained a lot. Rest assured, since I’m back, it proves I’ve found a way to strengthen our clan. Even without that outsider, the Star-Eye Clan can once again stand at the peak among the All Races of the Universe.”
After speaking, Luo She extended his hand, revealing a luminous bead.
“The Dark Tide Sacred Stone?”
Lord Xing nearly shouted in shock.
This was once the clans’ treasured artifact, only the clan leader had the right to wear it. Its immense power could terrify opponents and allow the wearer to merge with darkness, becoming a feared assassin and raider.