[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-star-martial-era":3,"chapter-the-star-martial-era-the-star-martial-era-chapter-963":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Star Martial Era",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2275821,4448,"Chapter 963: The Righteousness of Guicang and the Great Transformation of Tongxuan (Requesting Double Moon Tickets)","the-star-martial-era-chapter-963",963,"\u003Cp>Around the Star Island of the Tongxuan Combat Zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides’ Emperor-level experts looked on with anticipation, sensing the distant aura—especially the Emperor-level figures of the Kongyuan faction, each face filled with worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though separated by a hundred thousand li, they could not perceive the battle’s details, yet all had witnessed the final scene: Dongxuan Emperor chasing after Kongyuan Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, Kongyuan Emperor had lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongxuan Emperor had won decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before the outcome of the pursuit was clear, everyone waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They also hoped for a reversal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, those who turned the tide against overwhelming odds were countless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, seeing Dongxuan Emperor return in pursuit, everyone instantly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the leaders of Kongyuan’s faction—such as Guicang Emperor, Zhengyuan Emperor—each face turned ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all knew: the tide had turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter was settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their faces were grim and hearts uneasy, they did not panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For beforehand, the two titans had agreed to a gentleman’s pact: no reckoning, no revenge; the victor would absorb the vanquished’s subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because of this, Dongxuan Emperor glanced at the group of Emperors who had joined Kongyuan’s rebellion; as his gaze passed over them, each of the eight Emperors felt a chill run through their bodies and involuntarily lowered their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guicang, come with me.” Dongxuan Emperor suddenly ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guicang Emperor did not answer immediately. Instead, he looked toward the direction Kongyuan Emperor had fled, then at Dongxuan Emperor, bowed deeply toward the fleeing path, then bowed in a circular salute to the surrounding Emperors and True Persons, before flying straight toward Dongxuan Emperor as if marching to his death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guicang pays homage to Emperor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he bowed, Guicang Emperor stood rigidly upright, neither humble nor arrogant, his gaze solemn, his posture like one awaiting execution—spontaneously radiating a tragic grandeur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Emperors and True Persons under Kongyuan Emperor’s command grew visibly startled; under Guicang’s lead, each felt the sorrow of the rabbit’s death and the fox’s grief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All believed Dongxuan would first eliminate Guicang, then exterminate them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it was still about reckoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, each lost all reverence for Dongxuan Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, this Emperor had been rare to see—mysterious, noble, powerful, wise, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, seeing him, he was no different from the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Kongyuan Emperor had previously cursed: his nature was to break promises; it was his habit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, each felt a surge of tragic resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they bowed to Guicang Emperor in farewell, their tragic resolve rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guicang Emperor turned back proudly, bowed again in a circular farewell to all, a faint sneer appearing on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor? Not so great!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this regard, he was better than you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene left Dongxuan Emperor first stunned, then astonished and furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself had risen from the bottom two thousand years ago; he saw their thoughts at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was, their actions had stripped away certain halos around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These halos were useless for power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But vital for rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had merely entertained a thought—to subtly assert control—and had never intended to kill Guicang Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking promises could be done, but never openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not that foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Kongyuan’s subordinates had misunderstood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted, and he called out loudly, “Guicang, come with me. We still need your aid to inventory and take over the Tongxuan Star Island.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such matters could not be explained—the more you explained, the darker it looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finished speaking, Dongxuan Emperor turned and flew toward the Tongxuan Star Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Guicang stunned, and the other Kongyuan subordinates—Zhengyuan Emperor and the rest—froze in surprise; instantly, they exhaled in relief, and the tragic resolve vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, Guicang Emperor swiftly followed, and Zhengyuan Emperor and the other Kongyuan subordinates trailed far behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Tongxuan Star Island, the low-level True Persons and Star Juniors on guard had been extremely tense; the moment Dongxuan Emperor appeared and his aura spread, they fell to their knees in a thunderous, oceanic chorus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongxuan Emperor nodded in satisfaction—his prestige remained extremely high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tongxuan Star Island had surrendered at the mere sight of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guicang, come here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant Dongxuan Emperor descended into Kongyuan Emperor’s command hall, he gestured to Guicang Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Guicang Emperor arrived, he ordered directly: “Guicang, gather every object in the Tongxuan Combat Zone command hall and every place Kongyuan frequented on the Star Island that bears his aura.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this order, Guicang Emperor froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, do you refuse?” Dongxuan Emperor’s voice and aura turned instantly icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a test—and a token of allegiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Guicang Emperor refused even this, then after today, he would have to find an opportunity to eliminate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether or not Kongyuan could be slain, Guicang had to be removed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving him alive would only be a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guicang Emperor paused for an instant, then understood—he quickly nodded: “Your Excellency, I dare not refuse. I shall go at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Hurry back—I need it urgently!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ensure you collect everything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, Guicang Emperor darted through the command hall like lightning, appearing at each location to collect one to several items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene was crystal-clear in Dongxuan Emperor’s divine perception—he was very satisfied. He had chosen well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he had only intended to assign a lowly steward in the command hall to handle this task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Guicang had inadvertently set the tone, and he had to dispel the tragic aura, he had casually assigned Guicang this task—while also securing his token of allegiance.\u003C\u002Fp>",938,"2026-06-19T23:56:35.933Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","42bdc7fef71b379f9947941a4ec72fccd377b7ae00b6a3d805a82fd97e04e25b","the-star-martial-era-chapter-964","the-star-martial-era-chapter-962",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-star-martial-era-cover.jpg"]