## Chapter 291: The Path of Supplication Avenue
Every time a wish is granted, Star Bu’s residual soul not only gets relieved but also receives karmic compensation.
So, this is definitely not a conspiracy; it’s mutual cooperation for everyone’s benefit.
Perhaps, with the power to fulfill wishes, she can get enough karmic compensation to revive herself!
Star Bu clasped her hands together and reassured Cloud Middle Crane multiple times, “So there’s really no need for me to possess your body. Just rest easy!”
Cloud Middle Crane hesitated for a moment, his deep, mysterious eyes gazing at the enigmatic forebear who knew all his secrets. He had many questions, but he didn’t know where to start—everything had happened too suddenly.
Concerning how Star Bu knew about his life’s secrets, she claimed it was due to her own meticulous divination that revealed the truth. As a profound seeress, it was almost effortless to glimpse the heavens when enough conditions lined up.
But peeking into the heavens usually decreases one’s karma, hence she decided to merge with the Supplication Avenue to build some karma.
At hearing this, Cloud Middle Crane couldn’t help but admire Star Bu’s skills in divination.
“Since Star Bu senpai has already achieved the rank of an Ultimate Dao-Integration Supreme, why would you fall to ruin, leaving behind a mere wisp of spirit?” Cloud Middle Crane wondered.
“Well…” Star Bu looked slightly embarrassed, “Oh dear, this was my own doing. I used to do too much divination, which cost me a lot of karma. Plus, the power of supplicating hasn’t fully recovered, so I can’t increase karma by helping others achieve their desires. Coincidentally, back then, there were some evil spirits causing havoc nearby. I thought if I went to exorcise them, I could earn more karma. But… things didn’t go quite as planned…”
What? An Ultimate Supreme Dao-Integration was actually killed by evil spirits?
The evil spirits must be incredibly strong!
Or maybe this Dao-Integration was just too weak?
After all, the Power of Supplication sounds like it doesn’t have much combat effectiveness.
However, talking about nearby evil spirits, Cloud Middle Crane grew slightly wary…
Could she be referring to the zombies the Chen family had refined?!
Chen Leiling always warned him not to venture out at night, hinting that there were stronger monsters lurking outside. Could the evil spirits she mentioned be the same ones?
Here, since this is Star Bu’s hideout, she probably set up some barriers before passing away. This prevented evil spirits from invading, making the cave safe for everyone.
Cloud Middle Crane suddenly thought of many things; he was ready to question her when she gently interrupted, “Some things I must tell you beforehand. Though I can foresee many things, many events I can’t directly disclose—it’s all for the sake of keeping the heavens’ secrets. Sometimes you need to discover things yourself. If I spill too much, it will erode my karma. I only have a wisp of spirit left; I don’t want to deplete any more…”
In other words, no spoilers.
Thus, even when one knows everything, it’s useless if they can’t speak. She couldn’t even predict her own life or d*ath!
Could she say that she can read others’ fates but not her own? How cliché.
Well, overall, Cloud Middle Crane felt this senior had some abilities, but they seemed pretty limited. Every time he wanted to do something, a restriction popped up.
Forget it, he stopped pondering.
“Okay, I understand your point. Then, let’s give it a try with the Supplication,” Cloud Middle Crane finally agreed after some deliberation.
He had a burning wish to be realized.
“Oh! Come on, come on, just shout out your desires! As long as it’s within my power, I’ll do my best to fulfill it!” Star Bu exclaimed excitedly.
Thoughtfully, Cloud Middle Crane began slowly, “There’s someone I care deeply about. I wish our relationship could improve. Do you think that’s possible?”
Star Bu’s eyes blinked meaningfully before she said, “Hmm… let me see.”
She closed her eyes and started to meditate seriously, murmuring, “Mm-mm-mm.”
Wait, did she just need a little privacy?
A moment later, Star Bu took a deep breath, looking relieved. Maybe she was done with something else?
“I failed,” Star Bu sighed disappointingly.
Cloud Middle Crane: “…”
“Why?” he asked puzzled.
Star Bu sighed again, “I’m not sure. Perhaps the wish exceeded the limits. Anyways, heaven’s secrets cannot be disclosed.”
d*mn, this is frustrating! She keeps pulling the ‘heaven’s secrets can’t be told’ card to evade his questions. Cloud Middle Crane was tempted to rip her mouth off.
In essence, Cloud Middle Crane’s aspiration to become true brothers with Phoenix Proud Sky was unattainable.
This lousy wish-granting ability was practically worthless.
Seeing his discontent, Star Bu quickly consoled him, “It’s okay. Let’s pick another wish. Failing won’t diminish the Power of Supplication’s strength. You can continue wishing until your wish comes true.”
Cloud Middle Crane contemplated and turned to the Chen Leiling hugging him tightly, “Can you turn her back to her normal self?”
“Let me try.”
She began the familiar yet comical ‘mm-mm-mm’ chant, concentrating longer this time for around five minutes, before exhaling and looking tired.
“Gah… failed~ Eh heh~”
“Eeh heh what, huh? What kind of wishes can your power even grant?”
She scratched her head, “Hey, don’t rush. Usually, wishes that grant more power tend to succeed better.”
“Can you make me fully grasp the sword’s intent?”
“Absolutely not.”
“Tsk, such a wasted effort.”
“Ugh! You’re clicking your tongue at me! You b*stard!”
Star Bu appeared pitiful, tears welling up in her eyes.
Then, she proceeded to flip around like a bratty kid in the air, waving her arms and kicking her legs while loudly proclaiming, “Waaah!! I’m super powerful, I am! Don’t underestimate me, waaah!!”
Cloud Middle Crane and even Chen Leiling were speechless.
This was supposed to be an Ultimate Dao-Integration Supreme? This lady seemed more like a complete moron.
Her crying, throwing tantrums, and threats were unheard of.
Cloud Middle Crane couldn’t handle it anymore and quickly appeased her, “I thought of another wish; if you can help me achieve it, I’ll acknowledge your prowess.”
Hearing this, Star Bu ceased her antics and floated down, placing her hands on her hips and snorting, “Alright, tell me.”
“I have a fragment of a sword technique. If you can restore it completely, you prove your skill.”
He made it sound like a humble request.
This fragment of the sword technique was none other than the Infinity Sword Technique, originally a middle-ranking Earthly-grade technique with thirty-six moves. Due to receiving only a fragment initially, Cloud Middle Crane only had the first ten moves and managed to reconstruct eighteen. He could barely use it as an upper-rank Heavenly-grade technique.
Due to increased enemy strength, the current upper-rank Heavenly-grade Infinity Sword Technique seemed insufficient, especially during recent conflicts. Take last time in the Chen residence, he barely defended against the Yin Energy’s intrusion.
If he could restore the Infinity Sword Technique to its full form, Cloud Middle Crane’s defensive prowess would skyrocket!
