Chapter 30: The Six Divine Attendants
Year 5624 of the Celestial Vault, August 5th.
“Today, as the High Priest, I proclaim to the world,”
“From this moment onward, Lin Luan, Su Xiaoyi, Ye Lian, Yang Sa, Ye Wu, and Qu Shixin— you six are officially appointed as Divine Attendants of the Star Father, and students of the High Priest.”
Shen Xing stood within the Star Pavilion, yet his voice reverberated through the vast hall, reaching every ear across the globe.
His gaze swept over the six newly initiated Divine Attendants before him; their postures were upright, and their eyes shone with resolve and anticipation.
“I shall personally impart to you the sacred arts, fruits born from my boundless understanding of the Star Father,” Shen Xing declared solemnly, his hand conjuring a tapestry of radiant images, which he used to elucidate the principles of the sacred arts.
“The power of divine arts stems from your profound comprehension of the Star Father.”
“The closer your souls merge with His will, the deeper your faith, the more formidable your sacred arts will become.”
The six young Divine Attendants listened in silent reverence to Shen Xing’s teaching.
They understood that this was not merely an honor, but a weighty responsibility.
“Before you lies a path fraught with challenge.”
“But as long as you maintain devout faith in the Star Father, never ceasing to explore and comprehend, nothing will be impossible.”
Shen Xing paused, then softened his tone, “Now, let us begin the first lesson.”
“Remember, divine arts are not merely power; they are a bridge to communicate with the Star Father, a means to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.”
He extended his fingers, gently touching each forehead.
A warm and potent force surged into their consciousness, opening the gateway to their initial understanding of the sacred arts.
“Feel, comprehend, and grow.”
“Now, you possess the power of the Dawn Divine Attendant, and begin to shine like the morning star.”
“May you, under the Star Father’s radiance, grasp the true strength of the sacred arts.”
Guided by Shen Xing, the consciousness of the six priests gradually merged into a realm beyond time and space.
Their vision was enveloped in boundless darkness, scattered only with pinpricks of starlight.
Suddenly, a faint ray appeared in the distance, growing brighter and warmer.
They witnessed a solitary celestial body slowly rotating in the void.
The six felt its solitude—no sound, no color, only endless darkness and cold.
Abruptly, a beam of light erupted from within the celestial body.
As time passed, sparks of life began to appear upon the planet’s surface.
From single-celled organisms to flourishing ecosystems, they witnessed the miracle of life’s evolution.
Then consciousness surged like a vast ocean, covering countless galaxies.
The six expanded their awareness, experiencing the immensity and mystery of the universe.
When their consciousness returned to reality, their eyes were filled with newfound resolve and clarity.
They had not only witnessed the birth of a star, but felt their own connection to the universe.
Seeing their return, Shen Xing nodded in satisfaction and continued, “Soon, I will assign you tasks, sending you on rigorous journeys across the world.”
“On your travels, you will come to understand more deeply the greatness of the Star Father and the secrets of the sacred arts.”
“When your souls are entwined even more closely with His will, I shall guide you again, helping you master higher levels of divine arts.”
To grasp higher sacred arts meant incorporating more cosmic laws.
But to grow stronger, the material of the paper figure must be resilient enough; if the foundation is weak, it cannot withstand the torrent of cosmic law.
“For now, go cleanse yourselves, don fresh garments, and prepare to face new challenges,” Shen Xing said with a gentle smile.
“We shall obey the teacher’s instruction,”
The six bowed respectfully and departed the Star Pavilion.
Shen Xing watched their departing figures with a sense of comfort.
He knew these young Divine Attendants would bear the future of the Celestial Vault and the Star Vault Faith, leading toward a brighter tomorrow.
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Like arrows loosed from the string, the six Divine Attendants quietly dispersed from the Central Temple, embarking upon their arduous pilgrimages.
Their forms merged with distant horizons, beginning journeys full of trials.
They traveled light, carrying neither coin nor baggage, clad only in garments crafted by Shen Xing from special materials.
These robes were not only durable, but also symbols of their faith and identity.
On their journey, the sky was their roof, the earth their bed; when thirsty, they drank from mountain springs, when hungry, they hunted wild beasts and roasted them over fire.
Their steps were determined, relying on no modern means of transport—only their own feet measured the land.
In the depths of the forests, they battled fierce beasts with strength and indomitable will, proving the power of humanity.
Across endless deserts, they braved sandstorms and scorching heat, ever forging ahead.
The six endured solitude and loneliness without complaint or grievance.
Each night, they gazed at the stars, hearts filled with awe for the Star Father and a sense of the cosmos.
Shen Xing watched them silently from a planetary perspective, observing his chosen students.
Their performance did not disappoint him; each displayed extraordinary resilience and perseverance.
Not only did they possess the most devout faith in Shen Xing, but also wisdom, learning, resolve, and determination surpassing ordinary mortals.
With pure hearts and lofty aspirations, they were the perfect candidates, chosen by both nature and Shen Xing.
Under Shen Xing’s guidance, the six would continue to grow, ultimately leading humanity beyond the planet, into the cosmos, defeating all invaders, expanding their domain, and writing their own legend.
They were not only Shen Xing’s disciples, but the guides of human civilization, leading mankind toward a brilliant future.
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Meanwhile, in the vast universe, Shen Xing’s stellar incarnation, Abyss Star, was undergoing a magnificent transformation.
Its mass had reached tens of thousands of times that of Shen Xing’s main body, becoming a colossus among planets.
Yet Shen Xing’s goal was to make Abyss Star a dazzling sun.
In the solar system, the sun, with its mass three hundred and thirty thousand times that of Earth, accounts for 99.86% of the total mass.
The sun’s immense gravity keeps the orbits of planets, asteroids, and comets stable.
All other planets, moons, asteroids, and comets combined account for only a minuscule fraction of the total solar system mass.
If Abyss Star wished to match the sun’s scale, it must continue its transformation.
Shen Xing gazed at Abyss Star, and as it grew, he sensed more potential prey planets in the universe.
He believed that soon, Abyss Star would achieve a qualitative leap, becoming a true star.
The stellar path for Abyss Star was not far.
With a stellar incarnation, Shen Xing’s main body would be safer, ordinary alien civilizations would pose no threat, and his abilities would be wielded with greater ease.
His gaze penetrated the interior of Abyss Star—this pitch-black planet’s core was extraordinary.
A stable, deep...
Black hole.