God of Pets-Chapter 520: Hero Conference

Chen Guan thought again: "If I use the Spirit of the Cheerleaders talent to encourage others, that should count as saving lost lambs, right? It’s unreasonable not to give me blessings, wouldn’t you agree?"

"If I encounter someone who wants to die, and I help them die, that also counts as saving them, right?"

"If any Secret Spirit can’t figure something out and wants to turn into a roast meat, I fulfill its wish, would that also count as saving?"

"As long as I have a heart to save, then all things can be saved."

"..."

The more Chen Guan thought, the more off-track he became, planning to find a chance to test whether his speculations could come true.

Chen Guan put away his Lifebound Star Mask, waiting to try it slowly after going to the Grotto Heaven.

After coming out, Chen Guan learned about the daytime star appearance from Chen Xinghe, which shocked him, prompting him to go online to check. The content he found made him even more confused.

"Celestial Demon Star... Demon Child descending..." Chen Guan looked at the online information repeatedly.

The legend of the Celestial Demon Star and the Demon Child’s descent is now spreading like wildfire in the Divine Land, with people fervently discussing it.

"So, that Celestial Demon Star wasn’t the anomaly I caused. My Lifebound Star is the Savior, and it has nothing to do with the Celestial Demon Star. It must have been the real Demon Child that happened to be in the Divine Land’s Fourth Awakening, coincidentally causing the celestial phenomenon." After reading, Chen Guan breathed a sigh of relief.

Without a doubt, a malefic star like the Celestial Demon Star isn’t something he caused.

"I didn’t expect the Demon Child referred to someone other than me, the son of the Great Demon. I wonder who that person actually is?" Chen Guan always believed he was the likely person referred to in the Ghost Daoist’s prophecy, but it turned out not to be him.

After resting at home for a few more days, Chen Guan said goodbye to his parents, leaving behind a lot of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures on purpose.

With Chen Xinghe around, Chen Guan wasn’t worried about problems arising.

Without directly going to Fujimura Reiko, he first went to Xiu Yingmei’s safe house and then sent her the agreed-upon signal.

After more than a day, Xiu Yingmei came over, looking quite exhausted.

"What happened to you?" Chen Guan asked puzzledly.

"Give me a shoulder massage." Xiu Yingmei kicked off her shoes, curled up on the sofa, and her body seemed to collapse, half lying and half leaning.

"Tell me what happened first?" Chen Guan approached her, his long fingers pressing on Xiu Yingmei’s shoulders.

Xiu Yingmei closed her eyes contentedly and sighed, "It’s all because of that Celestial Demon Star. The Ten Great Families are all searching for people, the Celestial Court Army is looking for people, and even the Chief Judge is looking for someone. We people at the bottom are almost driven crazy, seeking clues day and night."

While speaking, Xiu Yingmei suddenly thought of something, opened her eyes, and scrutinized Chen Guan: "Haven’t seen you for so long, have you achieved your Fourth Awakening?"

"Just recently achieved the Fourth Awakening." Chen Guan answered.

"What was the exact date of your Fourth Awakening?" Xiu Yingmei stared at Chen Guan and asked.

"Are you suspecting I am the Demon Child?" Chen Guan laughed.

"Better safe than sorry; one must guard against it," Xiu Yingmei continued to stare at Chen Guan.

"Even though I wasn’t awakened on that particular day, even if I were, I couldn’t be the owner of the Celestial Demon Star." Chen Guan stated.

"Why?" Xiu Yingmei was puzzled about Chen Guan’s confidence.

"See for yourself." Chen Guan summoned the Savior Mask, openly displaying its information so Xiu Yingmei could perceive it.

"Savior... this kind of Lifebound Star... is a first for me... but it sounds like quite the hero... matches you well..." Xiu Yingmei relaxed, laughing.

Not being the Celestial Demon Star is reassuring, and possessing such a Lifebound Star as Savior, clearly indicates a benevolent destiny, far removed from the Celestial Demon Star.

Clearing Chen Guan of suspicion, Xiu Yingmei lightened up significantly, questioning Chen Guan about his whereabouts for the past ten months and why he hadn’t contacted her.

Chen Guan mentioned he’d been gathering resources in the Spirit Ruins Secret Realm, finally reaching Level 30, hastily completing his Fourth Awakening before emerging; he had no time to contact her.

"Why not take the Echoing Jade with you and contact me even when in the Secret Realm?" Xiu Yingmei suggested playfully.

"No thanks, I’ll pass." Chen Guan shook his head in refusal.

Who knows if Xiu Yingmei would tinker with the Echoing Jade; he couldn’t afford such a potential threat nearby.

"Now that you’ve reached the Fourth Awakening, why not accompany me to the Golden Court Grotto Heaven?" Xiu Yingmei offered as an alternative, aiming to keep Chen Guan by her side.

"I still have things to handle, can’t go with you just yet." Chen Guan pondered aloud.

"What? Can’t part with Ji Nanhong? Are you going to her?" Xiu Yingmei retorted coldly.

"If I don’t go to her, she accomplishes nothing, which might not be good for the Xiu Family." Chen Guan didn’t deny he was headed to Ji Nanhong.

The Xiu Family is teeming with talents, and since he’s not surnamed Xiu, obtaining the best resources might not be feasible.

However, on Ji Nanhong’s side, he could do whatever he wanted, with different levels of power and freedom.

After thinking for a moment, Xiu Yingmei said dismissively: "Men, always using rightful pursuits as cover for shady dealings."

Before Chen Guan could respond, Xiu Yingmei continued: "I can take you to the Golden Court Grotto Heaven, but how will you get to Ji Nanhong’s place?"

"The Corps within the Grotto Heaven differ from the Blessed Land; they are well-established corps with entrenched positions, unlikely to shift readily." 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"Currently, Ji Nanhong’s Red Heart Corps, led by Ji Family’s direct line, leaves us little room to insert someone, unless you reclaim Chen Guan’s identity; otherwise, I can’t place you there."

"That’s truly a troublesome matter." Chen Guan frowned; now wasn’t the time to revert to his Chen Guan identity.

Upon entering the Grotto Heaven, the top powerhouses were of Sixth Awakening, while he had just reached Fourth Awakening—no matter how strong, without using [Name Redacted], he couldn’t compare to them.

Chen Guan needed to increase his Level first, secure enough to survive in the Grotto Heaven, then return to Ji Nanhong’s side to help her seize the Celestial Court Army’s primary corps control within the Grotto Heaven.

"I might have a way, but it depends on your willingness." Xiu Yingmei’s eyes glinted suddenly.

"What way?" Chen Guan asked eagerly.

"The Ten Great Families have organized a hero tournament, mainly inviting Four Awakened Cultivators for martial contests. On one hand, it’s to discover talents; on the other, they seek the owner of the Celestial Demon Star."

Xiu Yingmei smiled: "Since you’re not the Celestial Demon Star’s owner, no need to fear. Participate in the hero tournament; securing a rank would surely attract various powers to recruit you; with Celestial Court Army presence there, you could successfully join them by agreeing to their recruitment."