Chapter 163

And when the Nine Heavens Army was fighting with the dragon king's aide who substituted for Prince Xuan in Wen Prefecture.

On the Lu Prefecture battlefield far in the Da Qian dynasty, a variable appeared again.

Initially, after Zhang Jue took in Zhu Yuanzhang, a talent bearing the Emperor Star destiny, the Yellow Turban Army's power was at its zenith.

However, what surprised Zhang Jue was.

In this tumultuous age of rising winds and clouds, he actually unexpectedly encountered a young man who likewise bore the Emperor Star destiny.

This person's bearing was extraordinary; every gesture revealed a kingly aura.

Zhang Jue felt somewhat puzzled in his heart.

Why, in this tumultuous age, does the Emperor Star destiny appear so frequently?

To figure out the reason, Zhang Jue personally performed a finger calculation for this person.

He chose a high ground outside the Yellow Turban Army's main camp, where the view was open and he could clearly see the stars spread across the sky.

Night fell, and the starlight was brilliant.

Zhang Jue alone came to the high ground, sat cross-legged, and began to focus his mind on observing the celestial phenomena.

His eyes seemed able to pierce through layers of clouds and mist to directly see the essence of the stars.

His fingers flew in the air, making rapid pinching gestures, while he murmured incantations, as if communicating with heaven and earth.

As time passed, Zhang Jue's brows gradually relaxed, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

He discovered that the destinies of Zhu Yuanzhang and this newcomer were indeed extraordinary.

Their Emperor Star destinies shone brightly in the celestial signs, mutually reflecting each other, like two brilliant stars in the night sky illuminating each other.

Moreover, this newly appeared Emperor Star destiny was completely different from Zhu Yuanzhang's destiny.

This newcomer's destiny was clearly that of an emperor, whereas Zhu Yuanzhang's was different; his destiny originally did not belong to this continent.

Therefore, the destiny on his person was full of variables and unknowns.

Yet these two completely different destinies only deepened Zhang Jue's doubts.

He was somewhat unsure whether he should accept this person who bore the Emperor Star destiny.

Just as Zhang Jue hesitated, he suddenly remembered his master, Nanhua Laoxian.

Nanhua Laoxian is a true Daoist immortal who has attained the Dao, with profound expertise in fate and celestial phenomena.

Just like Zhang Jue who fell out of the system at the scene.

Nanhua Laoxian was also a Daoist giant who followed Zhang Jue into the chaotic scene.

He was implanted as a major figure among the Daoist.

Therefore, Zhang Jue, having made a decision in his heart, decided to go personally to consult his master, to see what his esteemed opinion was.

After handing over full command of the Lu Prefecture battlefield to Meng Zhang.

Zhang Jue directly brought this newcomer, braving mountains and rivers, to go to Nanhua Laoxian's secluded dwelling.

Anyway, everyone knows what the Yellow Turbans are like now.

Zhang Jue is now completely a mascot in the Yellow Turban Army.

Nowadays, every battlefield of the Yellow Turban Army is a clash between the forces behind the Taiping Sect and the Da Qian dynasty itself.

Whether Zhang Jue is on the battlefield or not makes little difference.

After more than a month's journey, bringing this new Emperor Star, they finally found the trace of the wandering Nanhua Laoxian.

Upon seeing the person Zhang Jue brought, Nanhua Laoxian's eyes flashed with a hint of unusual color, but he quickly regained his composure.

He had Zhang Jue recount the full details of the matter.

Zhang Jue dared not conceal anything, and told Nanhua Laoxian in full detail how he had taken in Zhu Yuanzhang and how he had encountered this new Emperor Star.

After listening, Nanhua Laoxian remained silent for a long time, then slowly said: 'In this tumultuous age, the frequent appearance of Emperor Stars is due to heavenly numbers.'

'However, each person's destiny is unique; the Emperor Star destiny of the newcomer you met is completely different from that of Zhu Yuanzhang.'

'His life path is destined to be full of hardship and change, yet he may also achieve a staggering great deed.'

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jue's heart stirred, and he asked: 'Master, should I then take him in?'

Nanhua Laoxian smiled slightly and said: 'Whether to accept or not rests entirely in your single thought.'

'If you feel he can lend you a hand, then accept him; if you feel he is a hot potato, then let him live or die on his own.'

'However, remember this: whatever choice you make, you must follow the heavenly numbers and follow your true heart.'

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jue suddenly understood and knew what he should do.

He bowed to Nanhua Laoxian and said: 'Thank you, Master, for pointing out the way.'

After saying that, he then left with that newcomer.

After returning to the Yellow Turban Army.

After careful consideration, Zhang Jue still decided to take this newcomer under his wing.

Although this newcomer's destiny is full of variables, Zhang Jue saw in him an ineffable potential and possibility.

He recalled the words his master Nanhua Laoxian once said: 'In this tumultuous age, the frequent appearance of Emperor Stars is due to heavenly numbers.'

'Each person's destiny is unique; the life path of the newcomer you met will be full of hardship and change, yet he may also achieve a staggering great deed.'

Zhang Jue deeply knew that his master Nanhua Laoxian's words would not be wrong.

Nanhua Laoxian is a true Daoist immortal who has attained the Dao, with profound expertise in fate and celestial phenomena.

He had predicted many things before, and they all came true.

Therefore, Zhang Jue firmly believed Nanhua Laoxian's words without doubt.

However, accepting this newcomer whose destiny is full of variables was a difficult decision for Zhang Jue.

He knew that once he accepted this newcomer, it would mean he had to bear a heavy responsibility.

He needed to impart martial arts and imperial strategy to this newcomer, the art of dragon slaying, and also guide him onto the proper path to become a true Emperor Star of the tumultuous age.

Zhang Jue fell into deep thought, his heart filled with conflict and struggle.

He did not know whether he should accept this newcomer, nor whether he had the ability to bear this responsibility.

However, when he saw the newcomer's determined gaze, a mysterious strength welled up in his heart.

He himself had founded the Taiping Sect in the beginning.

Moreover, under various schemes, he directly dragged those behind-the-scenes people into the mire.

He launched the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

This forced those people to openly resist the Da Qian dynasty.

Thus, after much deliberation, Zhang Jue finally made a decision.

He believed that if he wholeheartedly taught this newcomer, he would surely become the successor after Zhu Yuanzhang.

Another shocking, world-shaking chaotic-era emperor star of the Yellow Turban Army.

To show his regard and expectations for this newcomer, Zhang Jue personally held an initiation ceremony for him.

Although the ceremony was simple, it was filled with a solemn and sacred atmosphere.

Zhang Jue directly gave the newcomer a name, sharing his surname, calling him Zhang Tianxuan.

This signified that he would become a brilliant star in the Yellow Turban Army, bringing hope and light to the people of the world.

At the initiation ceremony, Zhang Jue imparted the faith and principles of the Yellow Turban Army to Zhang Tianxuan.

He told Zhang Tianxuan that the goal of the Yellow Turban Army was to overthrow the corrupt dynasty, establish a new regime, and let the people live in peace and prosperity.

He hoped Zhang Tianxuan would keep this goal firmly in mind.

(End of chapter)