Chapter 421: The Grand Birthday Celebration of the Changsun Ancestor

As the words fell, a tall, handsome man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes appeared in front of the two.

This person was none other than Cui Ze, the young son of the current head of the Qinghe Cui Family.

He didn’t come here for sightseeing or leisure but to attend the upcoming birthday of Grandpa Changsun Wuyong a day earlier to take a look.

Speaking of Grandpa Changsun, his name is Changsun Wuyong, not the star-destroying captain of the Right Heir Branch. He is the real ancestor of the Changsun Family, who, tens of thousands of years ago, stepped into the era of Eighth-Tier Heavenly Fire Captains, becoming a titanic force. This is the foundational reason why the Changsun Family became an Eighth-Tier powerhouse.

Why is the Tang Dynasty called an empire instead of a kingdom like the Yaohan Kingdom or the Frandy Kingdom?

The reason is simple. There are differences between kingdoms. Places like the Yaohan Kingdom and Frandy Kingdom, founded less than thirty thousand years ago, only have Seventh-Tier Star Destroying Captains at their peak, so they call themselves kingdoms.

But ancient powers like the Tang Dynasty, which have lasted over a hundred thousand years, already have Eighth-Tier Heavenly Fire Captains within their borders. Only such old and vast states are called empires.

Cui Yulong didn’t bother much with her nephew. After glaring at him sharply, she quickly introduced Song Chi.

And made it clear:

You can go out to explore, but everything must be under Song Chi’s command. If you can’t follow that, just stay at Yumei Courtyard peacefully.

After saying this, Cui Yulong called out to Song Chi again.

When they reached a quiet corner, she waved her hand, gathering a layer of ghostly energy to isolate the surroundings. Then, while taking all the Dense Black-Hole Stones from a special space bracelet with one hand, she softly spoke to Song Chi:

“This is Dense Black-Hole Stone. The Void-Escape Stones are still in the family vault and will take a few days to arrive. Also, the Grand Ancestor’s birthday is coming up, so my sister will be very busy these days. Little Ze, I’m counting on you.”

After speaking, Cui Yulong prepared to turn away, clearly still busy with numerous matters.

However, Song Chi finally asked again:

“Yulong sister, if those right heir branch people deliberately cause trouble, what roughly can I handle?”

His meaning was simple:

Can I go all out?

Cui Yulong’s answer was straightforward:

“Just don’t kill anyone, that’s all!”

Hearing this, Song Chi nodded, knowing exactly how to proceed next.

Cui Yulong quickly left. She had many things to arrange. The reason the right heir branch might attack Cui Ze was to disrupt her, causing her to make mistakes during the upcoming celebration, which would severely damage her reputation in the Family.

This grand birthday of Grandpa Changsun, with a history of ten thousand years, drew many powerful forces from the Tang Dynasty and neighboring kingdoms to pay their respects, making it highly significant.

If any mistakes were made due to misjudgment, the entire Changsun Family’s face would be lost, and the various branches’ displeasure would spread. Even Cui Yulong’s legitimate son would be affected.

“Big Brother Zhenzhe, let’s go! I promise everything will listen to you!”

Although Cui Ze was somewhat impulsive, he understood the situation well, knowing his aunt was acting for his safety. He had no rebellious feelings.

Song Chi glanced at him without moving, remaining still.

“Let’s do it tomorrow. I have some things to finish today.”

Hearing this, Cui Ze’s expression turned sour, and he was about to speak, but Song Chi interrupted smoothly:

“And by the way, call Brother Zhenzhe. Who is your big brother?”

……

In a hidden underground battleship summon chamber at Yumei Courtyard, the Heavenly Ruin was silently docked.

In the main control room, Song Chi, holding the Dense Black-Hole Stones, began a second upgrade of the Black Hole Evolution Layer component.

With more than a thousand black hole evolution stones, the black quality component was finally upgraded to level 50.

Beyond level five, the attributes of this component surged again.

The Black Hole Energy Pool, from 300/300 at level three, now increased to 3000/3000.

Additionally, the energy consumption of the Black Hole Collapse trait skyrocketed from 1-30 to 1-300 units, making the collapse’s maximum destructive power far beyond what level three could achieve.

Finally, its energy supply efficiency for the ship’s engines increased from 160% to 200%.

Now, the Heavenly Ruin has reached its current limit, giving Song Chi more confidence to face potential issues in the coming days.

Time flew quickly, and soon it was the next day.

Not long after dawn, Song Chi was pulled out of Yumei Courtyard by Cui Ze.

Seeing his excited face, Song Chi could understand as well.

Cui family in the Qinghe Star Domain is considered a prominent power, but compared to the current Changsun Family, it’s far inferior. If Cui family in Qinghe Star Domain is like a county town from the past, then Chilong Star Sector is like a provincial capital, and Chilong Floating Isle is at the very heart of that, with the prosperity levels worlds apart.

Therefore, anyone from the past who moved from a county to a provincial city would be filled with curiosity. Especially now, during the grand celebration of Grandpa Changsun’s ten-thousand-year longevity, it’s the most lively in tens of thousands of years.

Chilong Floating Isle, Chilong City.

This has always been a port open to the outside world of Chilong Floating Isle. It used to be bustling, and now it’s even more lively.

After passing through several star gateways set above Floating Isle, the High-Rank Floating Airship of the Right Heir Branch arrived in Chilong City.

Looking down from high above, even Song Chi felt a sense of awe stirring inside.

Compared to the open areas on Rachina Floating Isle in the Frandy Kingdom, Chilong City was even more breathtaking.

It’s no surprise, after all, being the ancestral land of an Eighth-Tier Family.

Compared to Song Chi’s fleeting amazement, Cui Ze’s reaction was even more exaggerated. Seeing the sprawling city with a population exceeding a billion, his excitement never faded.

As for Song Chi, he didn’t comment.

He knew he was here only as a bodyguard, not to act as an order-giving noble kid like Cui Yulong depicted him.

If he took that seriously, he’d be making a huge mistake.

No matter how capable Cui Ze was, as the young son of a pseudo-immortal family’s current head, he wouldn’t always obey you.

Knowing this well, Song Chi chose to stay quiet, follow closely, and ensure his safety over the next few days.

Thinking of this, Song Chi suddenly summoned his Fifth-Tier Fire-Breathing Dragon.

This Fire-Breathing Dragon was inherited from the original ancestor, who refused to recall it after traveling through the Northern Star Domain, so it remained in Song Chi’s hands.

Under Song Chi’s command, the Fire-Breathing Dragon shrank to a palm-sized mini form and finally settled on Cui Ze’s shoulder.

If the Young Master of the Right Heir Branch was deliberately causing trouble, a Fifth-Tier Fire-Breathing Dragon couldn’t do much. But it served as a deterrent, and making the opponent wary was a good thing—it could avoid trouble.

Song Chi then added a plasma shield to Cui Ze and the mini Fire-Breathing Dragon. The shield remained hidden unless triggered, making it unnoticeable.

He also added a layer of protection for himself, just in case.

Cui Ze, one of the involved parties, sensed these subtle changes. He looked at Song Chi’s expressionless face, said nothing, and instead patted the mini Fire-Breathing Dragon on his shoulder.

As they entered Chilong City, Cui Ze transformed into a curious boy, constantly staring around the street.

Song Chi remained silent in the middle of the street, keeping his eyes fixed on Cui Ze’s figure.

Using his powerful Dual Pupils, he also kept a lookout on everything around the street with his peripheral vision.

In just a short time, he noticed many details.

For instance, a person full of blood and killing intent, possibly a smuggler or star thief captain.

Or someone whose gaze flickered nervously, whispering something, probably a spy surveilling from a faction.

Or low-rank captains with special talents stealing on the streets.

Despite noticing these, Song Chi paid no attention, with his task only to protect Cui Ze.

After wandering for several hours on the endless streets, Cui Ze’s excitement finally faded into calm. But he quickly entered a shop.

[Chilong Shop]!

Looking at the four characters on the signboard, Song Chi hesitated briefly but still followed Cui Ze into the large shop.

Just like the delicate sign, the interior was extremely luxurious.

Elegant crystal counters neatly arranged throughout the first floor, with a glance revealing:

Floating-land Origin

Star Sea Treasures

Mineral Resources

Titanite Crystals

Avant-Garde Drones

……

Various items, everything imaginable.

Seeing these, Song Chi grew more interested. While Cui Ze wandered between crystal counters, he turned to the nearby maid and asked:

“Does the shop sell Fifth-Tier starry plant core? Also, do you have Dense Black-Hole Stones, Void-Escape Stones, Fifth-Tier Void Crystals?”

He didn’t inquire about AI brains, which, as prohibited items by the Four Great Super Empires, couldn’t be bought within the civilization’s domain. Only private deals, but definitely not in official shops.

Perhaps the maid was startled by the mention of these items, and after a few seconds, she hurriedly replied:

“Visit the guest, such high-level items are unknown to this servant. Please wait a moment!”

Soon, an elder claiming to be a merchant guild steward appeared from the second floor.

He greeted with a smile, then softly explained that the items Song Chi asked about were high-grade items, requiring a more detailed discussion upstairs.

However, Song Chi ignored him, instead looking at Cui Ze still on the first floor.

As long as it’s not in Yumei Courtyard, he wouldn’t let Cui Ze leave his sight these days.

After all, the Family was an ancient, powerful family. If they made a move, they had countless means at their disposal. Song Chi trusted only his Dual Pupils.

A few minutes later, after Cui Ze finished browsing the first floor, he followed upstairs.

Strangely, once upstairs, the elder with a Fourth-Tier guiding aura said he needed to access a secret chamber.

Song Chi gave him a faint smile, not exposing anything, and said:

“If it’s there, bring it out now. I’ll make my offer. Don’t talk nonsense.”

The elder’s expression darkened, glancing deeply at Song Chi. Then he said nothing more, turning to leave quickly.

Finally, as Song Chi and Cui Ze prepared to descend, the elder reappeared with several items in hand:

Including a Fifth-Tier Devouring Star Vine heart, and two Fifth-Tier Void Crystals.

Seeing these items, Song Chi looked at Cui Ze and asked:

“Wanna go take a look with me?”

“Sure!”

Cui Ze replied instantly and straightforwardly.

He knew the identity of his aunt’s [Yaoguang Star Tower] member and could probably guess Song Chi’s background. Plus, Song Chi’s attitude was always pleasing. Naturally, he wouldn’t ruin his mood.

In a secret chamber on the second floor, the three of them entered one after another.

Next, the elder pressed a button gently, and a light curtain rose between Song Chi and Cui Ze, seemingly to separate them.

Seeing this, Song Chi responded quickly—he reached out and pulled Cui Ze to his other side, avoiding the barrier’s separation.

“Sir, that’s not proper!”

The elder’s expression darkened, his Fourth-Tier aura flickering faintly, seeming to imply threats.

Song Chi’s expression remained calm.

“What’s improper? We’re together. Are you saying only one person can buy items upstairs?”

“You…”

The elder’s cold gaze flickered, as if he thought of something else, and said no more. Instead, he made a high bid:

Fifth-Tier Devouring Star Vine Heart: 50 strands of Fifth-Tier Floating-land Origin. Fifth-Tier Void Crystals: 3 strands of Sixth-Tier Floating-land Origin per piece.

That bid was three times the normal market price, a clear sign of intent to scrap the deal if plans failed.

Song Chi naturally refused to be the sucker.

The two parties parted ways with dissatisfaction.

After leaving the Chilong Shop, Cui Ze approached Song Chi.

“Brother Zhenzhe, do you need Fifth-Tier Void Crystals?”

Song Chi raised an eyebrow.

“Why, do you have some?”

No sooner had he spoken, Cui Ze produced three Fifth-Tier Void Crystals.

“These are lucky finds from a previous exploration in a different star domain. They’re of little use to me, but I don’t need Sixth-Tier Floating-land Origin.”

Hearing this, Song Chi pondered and replied:

“Are you following the Law of Light?”

Through his powerful Dual Pupils, he could faintly perceive a trace of Light Law energy flickering within Cui Ze.

Seeing Cui Ze confirm, he took out five Light Law Fruits.

“Five Light Law Fruits—if your Law of Light perception is below 1%, they can boost your insight by 0.3%.”

“Deal!”