Chapter 261: The Dual-Pupil Bearer

Seeing that Zhuge Qianyang still refused to say where the Seven-Star Lamp was, a murderous glint began to emerge in the eyes of several elders.

Although it was true that Zhuge Qianyang was a genius, the one thing the Zhuge family never lacked was geniuses!

"Since you are obsessed and refuse to repent, I will send your whole family to the Nine Springs to reunite!"

An elder roared, pointed a finger once more, and a terrifying wave of energy poured down toward Zhuge Qianyang's family.

The blood-stained compass on the child's body instantly shone with brilliant light, the dazzling starlight attempting to block this strike.

But this compass was, after all, uncontrolled; no matter how powerful, it was like duckweed without roots and could not stop the terrifying attack of the Zhuge family elder at all. Soon, the starlight extinguished, and the elder's attack struck like a death warrant.

"My child!"

The woman threw herself over her child without hesitation, while Zhuge Qianyang used his body to shield his wife and daughter in his arms.

The terrifying energy poured down like a flood or a wild beast. Under this fearsome energy, Zhuge Qianyang's body began to twist and deform, as if an invisible giant hand were ravaging him.

His skin was scorched black, his muscle fibers snapped inch by inch under the tearing force, and the bones throughout his body emitted teeth-aching cracking sounds.

Yet Zhuge Qianyang remained unmoved, only tightly shielding his wife and daughter beneath him with his body.

"The Seven-Star Lamp is here! Don't you dare touch my big brother!"

Hearing the voice, the elder hurriedly stopped, but it was already too late. Zhuge Qianyang's life force was nearly severed, and his wife had lost all signs of life; only the daughter they had shielded beneath them remained unharmed.

This scene happened to fall into the eyes of Zhuge Qianxing, who had been rushing back to the Zhuge family at full speed! He had exhausted every effort to make the journey, but in the end, he was still a step too late.

"Big brother! Sister-in-law!"

Zhuge Qianxing's eyes turned red instantly, and in the blink of an eye, he rushed before Zhuge Qianyang. His speed was so fast that the pupils of all the elders could not help but shrink.

"You've returned..." Zhuge Qianyang tried to force a smile, but his injuries were too severe; as soon as he opened his mouth, fragments of internal organs and blood spilled out incessantly.

"Big brother! I'm sorry, it's all my fault! It's all my fault! I'm the one who harmed you all!" Zhuge Qianxing's tears fell like rain, a massive sense of guilt completely enveloping him.

"Fool, a man should not shed tears easily, what is there to cry about? Isn't that what you said? The Emperor Star is swaying, and the Fluctuating Planet is shining brightly; this world is about to fall into chaos, and the human race may face extinction. You are smarter than your big brother; big brother believes you will definitely be able to change the future..."

"Big brother only has one thing to entrust to you... and that is my daughter... take her... and leave the Zhuge family. This place... is not home."

"As long as she can be safe and happy, big brother will have no regrets in death."

Zhuge Qianyang wanted to wipe the tears from his younger brother's face, but his hand had only just been raised halfway before it dropped powerlessly.

"Big brother!!!"

Zhuge Qianxing roared, sorrow and rage instantly drowning him.

"Zhuge Qianxing! It is a great virtue to correct one's mistakes; return the Seven-Star Lamp immediately! Otherwise, your fate will be the same as your big brother's!" the elder shouted sternly.

Zhuge Qianxing slowly laid Zhuge Qianyang's body flat, then stood up, his gaze behind his gold-rimmed glasses as cold as a blade.

"My big brother is dead! Right and wrong no longer matter! From this day forward, I, Zhuge Qianxing, sever all ties with the Zhuge family!"

"You want the Seven-Star Lamp?" A look of madness appeared on Zhuge Qianxing's face. "If you have the ability, come and take it!"

"Presumptuous!"

Accompanied by an angry shout, the elder who had killed Zhuge Qianyang instantly attacked Zhuge Qianxing.

But Zhuge Qianxing's response was simple; he raised a hand, and a star formation emerged from beneath that elder's feet, trapping him in place, unable to advance or retreat.

"What?!" The elder was shocked.

"Careful!"

Other elders called out a warning, wanting to intervene, but it was already too late; Zhuge Qianxing did not give this elder any chance to survive.

"Starlight Extinction!"

Brilliant starlight swept in like a torrent, devouring that elder bit by bit—skin, flesh, and bone, just as he had treated Zhuge Qianyang moments before.

When the starlight extinguished, there was nothing left in the spot, save for a large circular pit still emitting wisps of white smoke.

One strike!

An instant kill of a Zhuge family elder!

This terrifying combat power left everyone present stunned in their tracks.

"This Zhuge Qianxing, he has actually reached Level 90?!"

This shocking discovery left all the Zhuge family members present in silence.

One had to know that Zhuge Qianxing was a year younger than Zhuge Qianyang!

A 29-year-old Level 85 Zhuge Qianyang, and an even more brilliant and talented 28-year-old Level 90 Astrologer, Zhuge Qianxing!

With these two brothers, one dead and one a traitor, it was undoubtedly a massive loss for the Zhuge family!

Some elders had even begun to wonder whether today's actions were right or wrong.

"The choice the Zhuge family made will not be wrong!"

Just then, the current head of the Zhuge family, Zhuge Yi, who had not spoken until now, stepped forward.

"Zhuge Qianxing stole the Seven-Star Lamp, and Zhuge Qianyang assisted and abetted him. These two, no matter how great their talent, are nothing but disasters!"

"Men, seize Zhuge Qianxing and recover the Seven-Star Lamp!"

"Yes!"

The great battle was on the verge of breaking out. This fight lasted for three full days and nights; Zhuge Qianxing fought the entire Zhuge family alone, and brilliant starlight shone for three days and nights.

Three days later, Zhuge Qianxing was defeated, but he still left the Zhuge family alive, taking his wife and daughter away from the capital to settle in the remote, backwater town of Qingcheng.

Back in the Zhuge family, all the elders surrounded Zhuge Qianyang's daughter, who was still in her swaddling clothes, their expressions filled with astonishment.

The infant was not shy; she played with the golden peace lock on her chest, just staring at the many Zhuge family elders with her watery eyes.

"This child... is actually a Dual-Pupil bearer?"

"Her Qi and blood are like an abyss, her bone structure is extraordinary; she is undoubtedly a Dual-Pupil bearer! If she becomes a Class-Advancer in the future, it will surely be a profession related to these dual pupils!"

"Some powerful professions have omens at the moment of birth; to think a Dual-Pupil bearer has been born! It is truly Heaven blessing my Zhuge family! Once a Dual-Pupil bearer grows up, they can protect my Zhuge family for a hundred years of peace!"

"But this child's parents were forced to their deaths by us..."

"As long as we don't tell her, who would know?"

"We can keep our mouths shut, but what about Zhuge Qianxing?"

"Hmph! Don't forget, Zhuge Qianxing also has a wife and child; if he dares to speak nonsense..."

"Fine! Then let's give this child a name! She might allow my Zhuge family to be glorious for another hundred years!"

"Let's call her... Zhuge Yi!"