Chapter 1165: Push a Little Here and There
Time passed. Six days. There were only four more days until the wedding!
The workings of heaven grew increasingly unstable. As the day of succession neared, the cycles of the sun and moon became more chaotic. In even just one day, it would go back and forth between darkness and light dozens of times. The entire world was affected. Sometimes, it was impossible to see the moon during the night and the sun during the day. Occasionally, everything would get mixed up, and a bright moon would be visible during the day, while a black sun came out at night!
It was pure confusion. Just like Zhou Zhengli’s thoughts at the moment. He stood in the highest tower in True Monarch Hall, his head bowed as he spoke to Sir Star Ring, who stood in front of him with his hands clasped behind his back.
“Back in the eastern planetary region,” Zhou Zhengli said, “you occupied such a high position that you could remain separated from the affairs of the world, thinking about the dao. At that time, Sir Vilespirit was like a bug to you. As a result, you were not really aware of his despicable and wicked deeds. But I was out there clashing with him constantly. So I understand him a bit more.
“Since you’ve inquired about him, exalted one, I’ll explain a bit of what I know. He has not gained enlightenment of any canon. His canon comes from the evil broken sword inside of him. That sword has a name: Betrayal!
“And that’s why everything he does revolves around the concept of betrayal. He’s betrayed sects. He’s betrayed his own beliefs. He’s betrayed everything....” Zhou Zhengli seemed to be saying some things by not saying them. Looking at Sir Star Ring, he decided to stop for a moment to let him think.
Sir Star Ring turned and looked down at the bowing Zhou Zhengli. “In other words, he’ll even betray an ally! His dao is that of betrayal, and therefore, to him, it doesn’t matter who he betrays as long as he betrays someone!”
Zhou Zhengli sighed with regret. “You fully deserve to be called the number one Shining Star, exalted one. All it took was a brief explanation from me, and you understand the complete picture. In contrast, it took me years of fighting and a lot of contemplation to wrap my mind around it.”
Sir Star Ring glanced at Zhou Zhengli. Zhou Zhengli had a very respectful look on his face and didn’t dare to make eye contact. He just kept bowing. The tower was silent for a time.
Then Sir Star Ring said, “I know you’re talented, Zhou Zhengli. And I know you’re a schemer as well. You fought with Sir Vilespirit for years, to the point where he views you as his archenemy. How could you possibly be deemed mediocre?”
Sir Star Ring looked off at the horizon and calmly said, “Maybe feigning weakness is your dao. Or maybe you just work hard at it. But... if you keep it up, then I’ll just peel your consciousness out of that body. It makes little difference to me if you’re at my side. Therefore, what you’ve said so far about Sir Vilespirit isn’t enough. I need you to give me a good reason to get rid of him right now.”