Chapter 1957: Nebula Divine Calculation

"Master, I've finally broken through to the True God realm! I can take you back to the Extreme Fortune Imperial Capital!"

Jian Chen rushed into the Mystic Mechanism Pavilion with excitement, trembling like a child.

But upon entering, he found that his master had a guest.

The guest was none other than Ye Yuan.

Ye Yuan looked at Jian Chen and smiled, "Congratulations, Brother Jian Chen!"

Jian Hongxiao also smiled, "Since you've broken through, pack up and set out with us tomorrow."

But Jian Chen stood there dumbfounded, staring at Ye Yuan in shock.

"You... you've also broken through?" Jian Chen asked in disbelief.

Jian Hongxiao said, "Ye Yuan broke through several days ago. If not for waiting for you, we would have left long ago."

Jian Chen was stunned. Ye Yuan's accumulation should have been far inferior to his own, so why had he broken through so much faster?

Even with the Sun-Moon Azure Heaven Pill, it shouldn't be possible, right?

...

Jian Chen emerged from seclusion, and the three set off on the road to the Extreme Fortune Imperial Capital.

The descendants of the Mystic Mechanism Heavenly Emperor seemed to have no fixed territory; they often occupied a single city under the rule of other Heavenly Emperors.

Yet that single city was like a state within a state, beyond anyone's control.

Just like the Aurora Imperial City, though it was only a small imperial city, even the Imperial Capital or the Heavenly Emperor's Dao Field never interfered in its affairs.

The same was true for the Extreme Fortune Imperial Capital!

The city occupied by the Jian family seemed designed to radiate influence to the surrounding areas.

Their existence was somewhat similar to that of the Myriad Treasures Heavenly Emperor, yet also different.

In short, the Jian family was strong—so strong that no one dared to provoke them!

As his strength increased, Ye Yuan could increasingly feel the power of the Jian family.

"So this is the Extreme Fortune Imperial Capital? Truly impressive! I can almost feel the air rippling with profound and mysterious energy, as if I'm immersed in a vast sea of stars. Hmm? Why do I feel like the entire city is in motion?" Ye Yuan frowned in amazement.

Jian Chen was also visiting for the first time; his face was full of solemnity, as if on a pilgrimage.

Jian Hongxiao nodded, "Young friend Ye is no ordinary man! It is said that every Imperial Capital was laid out by the Mystic Mechanism Ancestor using great divine abilities. Every house and every street in the city aligns with the movement of the celestial stars, forming a massive formation. Thus, over countless millennia, though people have come and gone, the city's layout has never changed, yet it has always been in flux. But those within it can never detect it. I never expected that you would notice it as soon as you entered the city."

Ye Yuan listened, his mind racing with admiration. The Mystic Mechanism Heavenly Emperor's creation was vast, his methods so powerful they were beyond imagination.

Using an Imperial Capital to simulate the celestial stars and deduce the Heavenly Dao—

Such methods were utterly inconceivable.

"Impressive! Truly impressive! One day, I would like to meet the Mystic Mechanism Heavenly Emperor!" Ye Yuan exclaimed.

Jian Hongxiao smiled, "If it were anyone else, I would laugh at their arrogance. But for you... heh, perhaps you might have that opportunity in the future."

Those with Imperial Calamity Qi had a high chance of becoming Heavenly Emperors in the future.

Once one became a Heavenly Emperor, they would be of the same generation as the Mystic Mechanism Heavenly Emperor, and perhaps truly have the chance.

Of course, it was only a chance.

The Mystic Mechanism Heavenly Emperor was different from ordinary Heavenly Emperors; at his level, killing a Heavenly Emperor with a wave of his hand was commonplace!

"Oh, isn't this Elder Hongxiao? I was wondering why the magpies were chirping in the courtyard today—so it's Elder Hongxiao returning! Hahaha..."

As they were speaking, a group of people surrounded a young man and approached.

Jian Hongxiao frowned, "You are... Jian Yun?"

"Tsk, tsk, how touching. Elder Hongxiao actually remembers this worthless one. But... I really admire your courage, daring to come back!" Jian Yun said with a sneer.

Jian Hongxiao frowned, seemingly unwilling to say more, and said to Ye Yuan and Jian Chen, "Let's go!"

But Jian Yun stretched out his hand to block them, grinning, "Don't leave! Come, come, everyone, take a look. You probably don't recognize this man, do you? Let me introduce him—this old man is the former Star Hall Elder, Jian Hongxiao!"

At his words, many people gathered to watch.

Hearing the words "Star Hall," everyone's faces showed expressions of shock.

Even Jian Chen trembled all over, looking at Jian Hongxiao in astonishment, as if seeing him for the first time.

"M-master, you... you were once a Star Hall Elder? Why did you never tell me?" Jian Chen asked excitedly.

Jian Hongxiao's expression was unnatural; he did not answer Jian Chen.

Ye Yuan looked bewildered, not knowing what was so special about the Star Hall that it caused such a commotion.

"Star Hall Elder? This... is this a joke? How could a Heavenly God realm old man be a Star Hall Elder?"

"Jian Hongxiao... that name sounds familiar!"

"It does sound familiar, but I can't remember where I've heard it."

...

Jian Yun looked at everyone's reactions, a smile on his face.

"Hey, speaking of Elder Hongxiao, he was once a big shot in the Extreme Fortune Imperial Capital! Skilled in divination, astrology, observing qi, and reading people—nothing he wasn't proficient in. He was nicknamed 'Nebula Divine Calculator.' Legend has it that he was to take charge of the Star Hall in the future!"

Jian Yun spoke eloquently, as if reciting from memory, but his expression was full of disdain.

Of course, he wasn't doing this to praise Jian Hongxiao.

Sure enough, the confusion in people's eyes gradually faded, and they finally remembered who this man was.

"Nebula Divine Calculator! He is the Nebula Divine Calculator!"

"So he is the one who used forbidden arts, causing the death of his brother and dozens of Star Hall disciples!"

"How does such a person still have the face to live? Why doesn't he just die?"

...

Jian Yun's words seemed to have fully ignited people's memories.

Few knew the name Jian Hongxiao, but the Nebula Divine Calculator seemed to have great notoriety in the Extreme Fortune Imperial Capital.

But now, Jian Hongxiao seemed to have become a rat crossing the street.

In an instant, countless curses drifted over, entering Jian Hongxiao's ears.

The ecstasy in Jian Chen's heart instantly turned into embarrassment. He looked at Jian Hongxiao in disbelief and murmured, "M-master, is what they said true?"

Jian Yun laughed, "Haha, just look at everyone's reaction and you'll know if it's true. Back then, your master ignored his brother's objections and activated a forbidden art, trying to forcibly reverse fate. But it triggered the Myriad Phenomena Armillary Sphere, and thirty-six Star Hall disciples who were controlling it were instantly drained dry! Didn't he ever tell you about this?"

Jian Chen looked at Jian Hongxiao incredulously. All these years, he had worked so hard to break through to the True God realm, just to join the Star Hall.

But upon arriving at the Extreme Fortune Imperial Capital, he discovered that his master was actually a sinner of the Star Hall!