Chapter 55: Don’t Look at Me, It’s Embarrassing
“Life Star God?” Xia Feng was startled. “I’m being watched by Her?”
Black Crow nuzzled his neck again, then retreated, shaking her head. “It’s not like that. You’ve just been touched by Her aura.”
Xia Feng was confused. “Isn’t having a Star God’s aura a good thing? I remember only Star God Agents are worthy of being gazed upon by a Star God.”
“Normally, yes, but the Life Star God is special,” Black Crow said helplessly. “She’s an anomaly among the gods. She makes trouble every now and then. It’s less like she’s the Life Star God and more like the Death Star God. Being chosen by Her isn’t a good thing.”
“All living beings in the world have corresponding stars in the Astral Realm, but most people are like tiny Star Dust. After awakening their Spirit Artifacts, they become Star Spirits. From what I know of Her, She will mark a large batch of Star Spirits. What She does after that is unknown.”
She paused here, her tone deepening. “So, your Spirit Artifact has likely been marked by Her.”
“…Uh, something like that.” Xia Feng suddenly remembered the introduction he received when he got the Forest Scepter: “As the King of this game, the Life Star God is always watching you. Something like that was said.”
“You’re quite unlucky, but fine,” Black Crow said, shaking her head. “Be careful these days.”
“…Don’t just say ‘be careful’! You bring up a problem, but don’t offer a solution?” Xia Feng’s eyelids twitched.
“Life and death are interdependent. Crisis often coexists with opportunity. Don’t worry, it might not be a bad thing.”
“You just said it wasn’t a good thing!” Xia Feng stared with dead fish eyes.
“Hush now~” Black Crow patted Xia Feng’s head with her dark wing, her mature voice cooing with a light laugh. “Human brat, if you ever encounter danger, just come to me. I’ll help you chase away the Life Star God~”
“…” Xia Feng rolled his eyes and flicked her wings. “As if you could beat her. Are you also a Star God?”
“Guess~” Black Crow didn’t take the bait.
Xia Feng shook his head and turned towards the Divine Seat. The Calamity Spirit Fluid he’d devoured on Blood Calamity Street had only increased his remaining time by a few hours. He was still starving and urgently needed to replenish his nutrients.
Miss Evil Dragon had her hands resting on her knees. Her cloud-grey soft hair cascaded lazily like mist over her shoulders, trailing past her waist. Her sheer, mist-kissed starry skirt hugged her curves tightly. She sat on the black and gold Divine Seat as if she had never moved. Her ethereal aura was cold and aloof. Though her eyes were closed in slumber, she naturally possessed a chilling majesty that kept others at bay.
Xia Feng’s gaze shifted from the dark gold cross mark between her eyebrows to her stunning face. Every time he saw it, he was captivated by its classical, cold beauty.
*Rustle—*
Black Crow flew to their side, her vertical pupils sharp and bright. Xia Feng’s downward gaze faltered. “Can you stop looking at me? It’s a bit embarrassing.”
“I’m very curious how you managed to absorb such potent Calamity Force without any discomfort?”
Seeing that she wouldn’t leave, Xia Feng ignored her and shamelessly lifted Miss Evil Dragon’s chin. He leaned in close, his lips about half an inch away. Instantly—wisps of dark mist flowed from her red lips, connecting with his thin lips.
“Ugh—” Xia Feng’s whole body trembled, and he instinctively widened his eyes. It felt like a numb current surged from his tailbone to the crown of his head, an intoxicating sensation washing over him. He was lost in this unique addiction.
“By the way, do you have to get that close to absorb Calamity Force?” Black Crow’s gaze was suspicious.
“Whoosh—” After a while, Xia Feng, suppressing a shiver, retreated a step and patted his stomach, sighing in relief. He was full again.
In fact, when he was still inexperienced, he did need to get that close. But now, with just a thought, he could devour the surrounding Calamity Force, so there was no need to bring it to his lips.
But—
“This is a necessary step,” Xia Feng said, looking up with a serious expression. “Ms. Black Crow, please don’t question my professionalism!” He was still a pure and kind eighteen-year-old. What ulterior motives could he possibly have~~
“Heh~ You’d better be, or I’ll make you regret it!” Black Crow snorted with a threatening tone and flew back to the branch.
“Ms. Black Crow, do you have any further advice regarding the Life Star God?”
“Hmm, how about this? Seeing as you’ve awakened your Alpha, I’ll give you this.”
As she spoke, she plucked a dark feather from her right wing and tossed it. “Human brat, my feathers are very valuable. Use it only when you encounter a danger you cannot resolve.”
Xia Feng accepted it curiously. The feather instantly merged into the back of his hand, transforming into a faint, dark mark that gradually disappeared.
He looked up in surprise. “So, after using it, you’ll appear?”
“No, after using it, you and any living being you touch can instantly enter this world. It eliminates the need for complex formations. How’s that, impressive?”
“…” *Can I say it’s not impressive?* Xia Feng thought to himself. But, oh well, it’s better than nothing.
***
The next few days passed uneventfully.
However, the fervor surrounding the invasion by the God’s Calamity Society remained high, with the citizens of District 51 discussing it endlessly. Rumors about the ‘Peach Organization’ were flying everywhere, with eight out of ten trending topics being about them. This was because the actions of the Spade and Red Spade individuals had been witnessed by too many people, leading netizens to spontaneously name the forces represented by these two mysterious figures as the [Peach] Organization.
Under such overwhelming public opinion, Xia Feng couldn’t help but feel a sense of unreality. *Am I really that amazing?* He never expected that stealing five hundred grams of Boundless Stone would turn him into a savior.
After a few days at home, Xia Feng leisurely went to school. Today, there was an elective class on theology. Since he had nothing else to do and was interested in Star Gods, he decided to attend.
However, after only a few days away from school, he was surprised to see that all the large screens on the street were broadcasting images and videos of Spade. There was even a high-definition photo of him standing with his palm raised, his black robe billowing, with the words ‘Who Is He?’ highlighted in red on the right side of the image. On the left, larger animated text read ‘Savior!’ Below the picture, a barrage of bullet comments scrolled across the screen.
Xia Feng shoved his hands in his pockets and looked up at the flattering comments. He smiled faintly, “Ah, another day of saving the world~”
“Wuwuwu~ My husband is so handsome!” a fangirl scream erupted from nearby senior students.
Xia Feng glanced at them. *Nice. Not only are the senior students beautiful, but they also have beautiful hearts. They can see my handsome and perfect soul through the mask. Their taste is indeed excellent~*
After listening to ten more minutes of the senior students’ sincere praise, Xia Feng left the area, content.
But as soon as he entered the classroom, he was stunned. In the tiered lecture hall, nearly a hundred black-robed figures, all wearing Spade or Red Spade masks, turned their heads collectively to look at him.
“What the heck?!” Xia Feng yelped, stumbling backward.
“Feng, you’re finally here.” A short black-robed figure ran over, removed her mask, revealing Mushroom’s pretty face. She handed him a set of black robes and a mask. “Here, this is yours.”
“What is all this?” Xia Feng asked, confused as he took them.
