Return of the Shattered Constellation

Chapter 328: Star, Teachers and Students (3)

By succeeding in flood control and bringing humans seeds of civilization, Yu the Great completely severed the ties between the sky and the ground. Xingtian [1] continued to sing even after his death, instilling fear into his enemies. Sun Wukong was born a king and even became the Great Jade Emperor’s equal. Li put an end to Genesis and held high the flag of Chiyou[2].

From Genesis, the time when the line between <Heaven> and the <Saha World> blurred, to the present… Whenever mankind faced a crisis, numerous heroes would always show up, saving mankind and leaving right after. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that they played the biggest role in the start of human civilizations. They also shared one common denominator.

‘They’re all <Supreme Light’s Faces>,’ Chang-Sun thought.

According to Celestials, <Supreme Light> was the collection of yang that made up dualism with <Dull Darkness>. He was the developer of numerous Worldlines, the one who created order and established rules and laws, and the root of <Eros>. He was Idea itself. Instead of viewing <Supreme Light> as a sentient being, Celestials thought of him as an absolute providence or an infinite energy source. After all, he was a concept that even Celestials couldn’t properly define.

However, Chang-Sun discovered otherwise as he accumulated gnosis in the ‘Changgong Library.’

‘<Supreme Light> is definitely not just an ordinary, absolute providence.’

In contrast to what <Heaven> Celestials believed, <Supreme Light> had a will of his own and expressed it through… his avatars or symbols known as ‘faces.’ They were the many sides of <Supreme Light>, hence the name they were given.

Those born with the <Supreme Light>’s will were bound to live a life filled with hardships and tribulations. After all, he mostly expressed his will when a universe he worked hard to expand and nurture experienced times of crisis. <Supreme Light’s Faces> had their own personalities and identities, but they couldn’t defy the destinies that the absolute providence put on them. That was why they made numerous <Myths> and were worshiped as heroes whenever they showed up.

These heroes’ actions didn’t always influence the world in a positive way, though. They ‘broke’ through any obstacles in their way, causing just as many casualties as the people they saved.

Among the numerous titles of <Supreme Light>, the people saved by <Supreme Light’s Faces> called him Light King, but the people who lost their family and relatives to <Supreme Light’s Faces> called him Heavenly Demon with curses and hatred.

<Supreme Light> was neither absolute good nor absolute evil. He had ambivalent sides, and Chang-Sun would sooner or later become one of his faces.

* * *

‘Sun Wukong is a <Supreme Light’s Face>, and they’re going to put [Golden Sutra Headband] on him again…?’ Chang-Sun thought.

Obtaining the [Tricolored Brilliant Light] gave Chang-Sun access to white lightning. Once he accomplished his goal of acquiring Blood Lightning, he would have the opportunity to become a <Supreme Light’s Face>. However, he and Thanatos still had to put a lot of thought into the matter since it wasn’t guaranteed.

Although he still didn’t have Blood Lightning, Chang-Sun thought that helping Avalokitasvara and Carl Malone would make it easier to approach <Supreme Light>. After all, he could get a lot of information from Sun Wukong if he could capture him.

‘If Sun Wukong is the one controlling all demonic beings just like the Council president said… then I’ll have to fight him eventually.’

Sun Wukong’s partnership with the <Purple Star Astrology> was also a problem. Although Chang-Sun had successfully driven out Sangwon and the Emperor’s Seat, the <Purple Star Astrology>’s influence on Earth was still strong. Considering his goal was to become the Sole Celestial of Earth by driving the <Purple Star Astrology> out of it, he would inevitably have to fight Sun Wukong.

‘Sun Wukong. Sun Wukong… It won’t be easy.’

Just like Durga and Tiamat, Sun Wukong was one of the Nine Heavens with the title of Grand Heaven. Using his innate talents and abilities as one of <Supreme Light’s Faces>, Sun Wukong had defeated countless Monster and Demonic Celestials and built up great <Myths> and Faiths. That was how he had reached such a high position.

Despite how high Chang-Sun’s Divine Class was right now, fighting Sun Wukong directly would still give him many problems. Even so, he still planned to trade blows with him and give it all he had now that things had turned out this way.

“So you want me to help you put the [Golden Sutra Headband] on Sun Wukong?” Chang-Sun confirmed instead of immediately saying yes.

Chang-Sun had enough of Avalokitasvara. Although she behaved like a simple-minded person right now, she had to have many aces under her sleeve.

‘I need to see all her cards to take what I need,’ Chang-Sun thought.

If Avalokitasvara really wanted to put an end to Sun Wukong’s rampage, then the more he played hard to get, the more valuable he became to her.

[The Celestial ‘World-Encircling Serpent’ shakes his head, noticing how your eyes turned sly again.]

[The Celestial ‘Abyss-Chasing Great Devil’ observes you with mixed emotions because your temper reminds him of someone.]

Just as Chang-Sun expected…

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ fervently nods and says that you’re absolutely right and that she and her people are in desperate need of your help.]

… Avalokitasvara took the bait without hesitation.

“That’s right. Can you help us? With you on our side, our plan will proceed without issues,” Carl added.

“We should set the terms first, then. What can you offer me in return?”

“Well, peace for humanity!” Carl delightedly shouted.

Chang-Sun silently stared at Carl.

Carl’s shoulders drooped. “… isn’t going to be enough, is it?”

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Being’ says that you will be able to feel good ab—!]

“I think I’ve heard enough.” Chang-Sun was about to stand up from his seat when another message swiftly popped up in front of him.

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ urgently asks you if you would like Lotus Sutra.]

Chang-Sun frowned slightly. “What am I supposed to do with Buddhist scriptures?”

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ says that reading it will make you feel clear-headed and at peace.]

“I don’t need it.”

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ sadly glances at Avalokita Sutra of Lotus Sutra.]

“I want something that can help me in real life.”

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ says that her people recently gave her treasures as an offering.]

“I’m rich too.”

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ offers you the right to enter Mount Potalaka.]

“… What am I going to do in an abbey?” Chang-Sun sighed.

Thump!

Chang-Sun slammed the armrest, surprising Carl.

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ flinches.]

“Stop playing around. If you really believe those things will help me, get lost.”

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ becomes gloomy.]

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ quickly goes through her treasury but quickly feels down again because she is does not know what you need.]

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ says plaintively that she is really broke and has nothing!]

Chang-Sun just scoffed. Avalokitasvara was one of the Buddhas who had the most Faith in <Heaven Orders>, so she had to have received a myriad of treasures as offerings. It was ridiculous for her to say that she had nothing.

“Sun,” Cha Ye-Eun, who was quietly watching the conversation between the two, interrupted.

“Yes?” Chang-Sun turned to her.

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ tilts her head in confusion.]

“How about this?” Ye-Eun leaned closer to Chang-Sun and whispered something into his ears.

Chang-Sun’s eyes widened. “Seriously? She really has them?”

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ nervously looks back and forth between you and the Player ‘Cha Ye-Eun.’]

Ye-Eun nodded. “Yeah, I saw Mr. Council president using it.”

“Mi-Miss Cha?” Carl looked at Ye-Eun in shock.

Ye-Eun just smiled brightly instead of answering Carl. The moment she heard that Avalokitasvara made Chang-Sun go through a lot of hardships in the past, she had already turned her back on her.

Chang-Sun smiled wickedly and looked at Avalokitasvara’s Channeling.

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ stumbles backward, getting an ominous feeling about the situation.]

“So you still have [Kundika[3]], huh?” Chang-Sun asked.

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ asks you in surprise about how you found out about it!]

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ repeatedly slaps her mouth, belatedly realizing her thoughtless mistake.]

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ attempts to lobby you, requesting you to ask something else as she rubs her palms!]

“And you also have the [Liuhunfan Flag[4]]…” Chang-Sun’s crooked smile deepened.

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ tries to use herself to hide her treasury, saying that she can never give those to you!]

[Kundika] and [Liuhunfan Flag] were so valuable that Avalokitasvara couldn’t give them to Chang-Sun with ease. [Kundika] was Avalokitasvara’s divine relic—a glass bottle that could turn all the water in the world to amrita[5], which could cure all illnesses when drunk. [Liuhunfan Flag] was an enormous flag that consisted of six cloth strands. According to legends, one would lose their soul if the flag surrounded them.

“I’ll have to continue my war against the <Purple Star Astrology> to capture Sun Wukong, and I’ll probably be fighting in the front line. Aiding my recovery is the least you can do, you know.” Chang-Sun shrugged.

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ fidgets with her fingers, unable to refute your point.]

“And [Liuhunfan Flag] will come in very handy for me. A sword, a spear, a saber, a shield… it turns out that I have everything except for a flag.”

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ becomes teary-eyed.]

Chang-Sun noticed that Avalokitasvara was on the verge of giving up, but she didn’t know that he was just getting started.

“And…” Chang-Sun trailed off.

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ springs up from her seat in shock. She cannot believe you still have more to demand!]

“My [Omni-Weapon Chest], the rest of Ou Yezi’s divine swords. the rest of [Bestla’s Poem]... And…!”

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ timidly refutes that she does not have those!]

“What are you talking about?” Chang-Sun tilted his head. “I’m not saying you do. I’m telling you to look for them.”

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ turns pale.]

“Don’t you have one thousand eyes and hands? What else can you do with that many eyes if not use them in times like this?”

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ shouts that you are practically robbing her!]

“Is that so? Hmmm… you’re right.”

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ looks at you with hopeful eyes.]

“The deal is off, then.” Chang-Sun began to stand up from his seat again.

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ says she doesn’t care if it is a robbery. She will accept all your terms regardless!]

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ smiles brightly as a teardrop rolled down her cheek!]

“Now we’re talking.” Chang-Sun nodded.

[The Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ feels sad because all her trade secrets have been revealed.]

[The Celestial ‘World-Encircling Serpent’ comforts the Celestial ‘Teacher of All Sentient Beings’ and says that you are a worse viper than he is.]

[The Celestial ‘Abyss-Chasing Great Devil’ shakes his head, saying that you definitely remind him of someone.]

[The Celestial ‘Twilight-Piercing Owl’ smiles bitterly.]

[The Celestial ‘A Good Season to Hunt’ looks forward to the treasure you will soon obtain with sparkling eyes!]

…

[Many Celestials are taken aback upon witnessing you squeezing a Celestial dry.]

[Some Celestials are reluctant to approach you, saying that you are definitely a Calamity Celestial who brings misfortune and disasters.]

…

“This is a very good deal,” Chang-Sun said.

As many of the Celestials freaked out, Carl’s jaw also dropped to the floor. Chang-Sun was the only one who nodded in contentment—no, Ye-Eun did as well.

[The Celestial ‘Abyss-Chasing Great Devil’ assesses that this robber duo will be the start of every disaster that is going to strike <Heaven>!]

1. A Chinese deity who was decapitated but kept on fighting anyway in his battle against the superior god, performing a martial dance with his weapons. ☜

2. Leader of the Nine Li tribe in ancient China. ☜

3. This is actually a water container used in Buddhist ceremonies. ☜

4. A flag from Investiture of the Gods ☜

5. It means immortality in Sanskrit, but the word is often used as a name for an elixir. ☜