Lei Jun observed quietly for a moment. However, the far end of the Star River was a blaze of brilliance, preventing him from discerning more details.

Lei Jun seemed thoughtful. This shadow, although related to the Celestial Book, seems to be of a lower grade. Perhaps, with the expansion of this Fourth Rank Opportunity, there will be more discoveries. I just wonder where the catalyst to further expand this shadow lies...

After everyone advanced and retreated together, the Seven Luminaries returned to their positions.

YueYao spoke first, "For the time being, it seems that there are indeed only our seven spots."

Mu Yao said, "Personally, I feel that this Celestial Book seems to be naturally made, not crafted by human hands. However, it's hard to tell if others have handled it before."

Lei Jun said, "The seven of us here each have a page of the Celestial Book. But obtaining it doesn't necessarily mean we'd come to this starry sky immediately, right?"

Fire Yao answered quickly, "I came here soon after obtaining it."

Shuiyao asked, "Haven't you encountered anything else?"

Fire Yao said, "Let me think... Uh, does the Expelling Invaders Halberd count?"

Shuiyao replied, "It counts."

At this moment, Earth Guardian spoke, "Mars Fire Radiance, I don't know whether what you say is true or false. However, assuming it's true, there was no need for you to disclose such important information about yourself."

"Of course, what I said is true," Fire Yao retorted, then suddenly realized, "Uh, aren't you all going to speak?"

Mu Yao said, "I thought that everyone could keep their secrets, and whether to speak or not is up to them. However, do not speak falsehoods."

Fire Yao anxiously replied, "What I said is all true!"

Shuiyao said, "Truth and lies—these things always depend on one's own discernment."

Earth Guardian said, "Since we're talking about fairness and sincerity, don't always try to pry information from others. When one speaks, it should be truthful. However, we should allow for people to have matters they find hard to disclose."

Shuiyao agreed, "I wholly agree. In that case, Earth Guardian, are you a Confucian Practitioner? Are you from the Five Clans and Seven Families? Do you have Upper Three Heavens Cultivation?"

Earth Guardian's tone remained calm. "If I answer your three questions with a yes or no, will you also answer me truthfully?"

Shuiyao replied, "Of course I will. But just because I say I will, do you really believe me?"

Earth Guardian said, "If not, what is the point of us gathering here for conversation? Is it only for scheming and deceiving each other?"

Shuiyao said, "Don't forget, each of us has a page of the Celestial Book. The Celestial Book itself contains considerable mystery; it's not just to enable us to gather for conversation."

Earth Guardian replied, "If you were to do me a great kindness, I wouldn't mind lending or even gifting you my page of the Celestial Book."

Shuiyao seemed to laugh. "This friend is indeed High Wind Bright Festival, open and honorable."

Fire Yao chimed in, "I think... uh, Saturn Earth Radiance, right? I think what he said is very true!"

Lei Jun quietly listened from the side, his gaze falling on the star representing Mars Fire Radiance. His mind focused on one thing: the Expelling Invaders Halberd.

It was the foremost Divine Weapon of the Great Tang Shenji Army, left behind by the Great Tang's Founding Emperor. After the Tang Dynasty was established, it was awarded to the commander of the Shenji Army. Since then, it has served as one of the symbols of the Divine Strategy Great General's identity.

For the entire Tang Dynasty's imperial court and military, it held a very special symbolic significance.

Furthermore, this Divine Weapon itself was also extremely powerful. It was considered the foremost Divine Weapon by Martial Warriors within the Central Earth Great Tang.

During the Great Demon turmoil in the Western Regions, the old Clan Chief of the Shangguan Clan was the Divine Strategy Great General at the time. He stood before Emperor Zhang Qilong, wielding this Divine Weapon.

Although he perished, he had slain numerous Great Demons. The Divine Weapon, bathed in their blood, deterred a multitude of other demons.

After the old Clan Chief of the Shangguan Clan perished, his deputy took over as commander of the Shenji Army. He also took possession of the Expelling Invaders Halberd.

If what Fire Yao said is true, it would generally confine his background to within the Zhang imperial family or the Shenji Army. Lei Jun already had names forming in his mind. Of course, if Fire Yao is spouting nonsense, that's another matter entirely.

"One's Celestial Book is one's own responsibility to keep and dispose of," Riyao spoke up at this time.

YueYao then said, "I still hold the same hope as before. I don't want to force everyone to be completely candid with each other, but let's at least strive for fairness and honesty."

Lei Jun agreed, "Agreed."

Fire Yao said, "Agreed, agreed!!"

Mu Yao said, "I also agree."

Shuiyao said, "If everyone can do so, I have no objection."

Earth Guardian said, "A gentleman seeks straightforwardness; it should indeed be so."

Lei Jun brought the topic back to his original track. "Obtaining the Celestial Book does not necessarily bring us here; it requires another catalyst to trigger it. Is it the same for everyone?"

Earth Guardian replied, "I believe so."

Mu Yao confirmed, "Indeed."

YueYao and Shuiyao both said, "Yes."

Riyao simply gave an 'MHM' as a reply.

Lei Jun hadn't finished speaking, but those present, comparing their own experiences, generally guessed his meaning.

Stimulating new changes in the Celestial Book isn't an easy task. In Lei Jun's case, it was his contact with the Celestial Master Seal and Celestial Book - Three that triggered the subsequent events. Fire Yao's mention of the Expelling Invaders Halberd might not be true. However, it's highly probable that Celestial Book - Six was indeed triggered by some top-tier treasure. The other five people seem to be in similar situations. So, the seven of us present clearly come from impressive backgrounds and environments; none of us are to be taken lightly. Though there may be differences in our cultivation levels, each of us either possesses a top-tier treasure or has the opportunity to come into contact with existences of that caliber. If the seven of us here could form an alliance, that would indeed be a potential force not to be underestimated. Of course, that's assuming there are no old grudges or vendettas between our true identities.

"Fire Yao has revealed some information," YueYao said. "So, in the interest of fairness, I suggest he be allowed to ask one question at no cost and receive an answer in exchange. What do you all think?"

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