Chapter 177: Is the Venus Star a Maiden?

Enough already? Bai Ze, do you already have a plan?

Demon Master Kun Peng looked at Bai Ze and asked.

Bai Ze nodded and said, "Demon Master, for these years you have ordered us to study the Great Formation of the Zhou Tian Stars; I have made slight progress, but this time it is just right to test it on those Chan Sect disciples."

"What? Bai Ze, have you made a breakthrough in the Great Formation of the Zhou Tian Stars?"

Upon Bai Ze's words, all the demons stared at him with shocked expressions.

You should know that back then, the Ancient Demon Court awed myriad clans, and the Great Formation of the Zhou Tian Stars was indispensable.

However, after the Ancient Demon Court fell, even those demon commanders who had personally conducted the Great Formation of the Zhou Tian Stars could no longer mobilize its power.

The main reason is that back then Emperor Jun placed the foundation of the Great Formation of the Zhou Tian Stars inside the River Chart and Luo Book; besides Emperor Jun and his two wives, no other demons could grasp its core.

Now Emperor Jun has fallen, the Sun Star Lord slumbers, and the Moon Star Lord's whereabouts are unknown.

The River Chart and Luo Book were taken away by Saint Nüwa; these demons wishing to recreate the power of the Great Formation of the Zhou Tian Stars can only rely on their original memories, bit by bit.

Yet over these many years, the gains have been limited; even Demon Master Kun Peng, who once participated in laying out the Great Formation of the Zhou Tian Stars, has mastered only the basics.

This shows how strict Emperor Jun's guard over his demon subordinates was.

Now Bai Ze surprisingly told everyone that her research on the Great Formation of the Zhou Tian Stars had made a breakthrough—how could the demons not be shocked?

Even Demon Master Kun Peng looked at Bai Ze with an incredulous expression.

After all, he who once participated in laying out the Great Formation of the Zhou Tian Stars knows full well that the formation's changes are myriad; without the foundation in the River Chart and Luo Book, it is nearly impossible to complete.

"Whether it is or not, we'll know once we try!"

Bai Ze said, and suddenly her form shifted, transforming into a beautiful woman in white robes.

The next moment, as she raised her jade hand, in an instant everyone felt the surrounding space shift; the demons discovered they were in a strange starry expanse.

In that starry expanse, the stars revolved, and the omnipresent stellar power exuded a solemn, lethal atmosphere.

It seemed that if they casually touched the surrounding restrictions, they could be annihilated by the revolving stars around them.

"It really is the Great Formation of the Zhou Tian Stars!"

Demon Master Kun Peng also felt a stir of excitement; he reached out and grabbed, and immediately several stars shrank rapidly and fell into his palm.

Watching this scene, among the demons, several were so moved they burst into tears.

There was nothing they could do; since the Ancient Demon Court fell, the demons' lives have been truly bitter.

Huddled in the bitter cold of the North Sea, it is not because they like it, but because they have no choice.

After all, the Three Teachings now flourish, and this world no longer has a place for them.

Even some demons of weak will have defected from the Demon Court and joined the Sect of the Cutting.

For the Demon Court that once ruled myriad clans, this is a tremendous disgrace.

It is precisely for this reason that, upon seeing the Great Formation of the Zhou Tian Stars that once awed myriad clans, the demons become so excited.

"Bai Ze, you're not bad!"

Demon Master Kun Peng flicked his finger, and the several stars returned to their original orbits.

"Next, in the duel with the Chan Sect disciples, you will preside; you must carefully gauge the measure!"

Hearing this, Bai Ze slightly nodded and said, "That point, I naturally know."

"Good!"

Demon Master Kun Peng was in high spirits, looked around and said, "Next, you all must fully cooperate with Bai Ze; you must display the might of our Demon Court!"

The demons replied in unison; Bai Ze had grasped a portion of the power of the Great Formation of the Zhou Tian Stars, so they naturally submitted, and there could be no dissent.

Once everything was decided, the black water mist dissipated, and Demon Master Kun Peng also slowly vanished from the spot.

The remaining demons also scattered, preparing for the upcoming duel.

Soon, only Bai Ze remained at the spot.

"Fellow Daoist Bai Ze, it seems you have already agreed to the humble Daoist's proposal?"

Suddenly, a clear voice rang out.

Seeing the abrupt appearance of the white-clad maiden, Bai Ze couldn't help but frown slightly.

"Fellow Daoist Venus Star, why not change your appearance? I'm not used to you looking like this."

Bai Ze said helplessly.

"Fellow Daoist Bai Ze, you're fixated on appearances; in fact, this is truly my original form, and meeting you like this is enough to show my sincerity, isn't it?"

The white-clad maiden laughed and said.

Indeed, this beautiful white-clad maiden is none other than the Venus Star, Li Changgeng!

Hearing this, Bai Ze's mouth twitched; after all, how could she have imagined that this Venus Star, the heavenly court's chief of carnage, would actually be a white-clad maiden even cuter and more playful than herself?

"Well, you should change it!"

Bai Ze said.

Hearing this, the white-clad maiden pursed her lips, then waved her right hand; in the next moment she transformed into a tall, burly middle-aged man.

"Fellow Daoist Bai Ze, humble Daoist Du'er offers his respects!"

The tall, burly middle-aged man bowed to Bai Ze.

Facing the tall, burly middle-aged man, Bai Ze was still somewhat unaccustomed.

After all, the Venus Star is universally recognized as an old man with white hair and a youthful face.

However, compared to the lovely, cute white-clad maiden, the tall, burly middle-aged man before her is evidently easier for Bai Ze to accept.

With a wave of his right hand, a table of food and drink instantly appeared before the two.

"Du'er Zhenren, please!"

Bai Ze made a gesturing invitation.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist; the humble Daoist has indeed been overly busy these years in the lower realm, and it's been a long since I've had a proper meal."

Du E Zhenren was not polite either, and immediately sat down.

Watching Du E Zhenren eat heartily, Bai Ze opened his mouth and said: "Du E Zhenren, regarding that matter, are you sure there's no problem with the side of Haotian Shangdi?"

"Fellow Daoist Bai Ze, by now, aren't you still uneasy?"

Setting down his chopsticks, Du E Zhenren said: "Didn't you already confirm the remnant scroll of the Great Zhou Tian Stars Formation I gave you? Our Heavenly Court is so sincere; we will absolutely not shortchange you!"

"Alright, then I'll trust you this once!"

A flash of determination crossed Bai Ze's eyes as he said: "This time, I will use the Great Zhou Tian Stars Formation to try to capture the ten great demon commanders, but I'm not sure how many I can actually seize, after all, the power of the Kunpeng is unfathomable, and I have no confidence."

"That's no problem!"

Du E Zhenren laughed, raised his cup, and said: "Then I, your humble Daoist, wish Fellow Daoist Bai Ze immediate success; surely, based on this achievement, when His Majesty rewards merit, you will certainly have a place there!"

"I hope so!"

He raised his cup, lightly clinked it with Du E Zhenren's, and a flicker of worry appeared in Bai Ze's eyes.

There's no way; the risk she's taking this time is simply too great!