"Sir, entry beyond this point is prohibited. Please turn back."
Hearing this voice, Mo Tu raised his eyes, staring at the eerie figure that had appeared on the path ahead at some unknown time.
This was a young man wearing a black formal suit, a top hat on his head, and white-gloved hands holding a cane—a typical gentlemanly attire that appeared quite polite.
Moreover, the aura around him was noteworthy, not that of a normal existence.
Mo Tu recognized him at a glance.
This person was a Star Eclipse incarnation, and of a high level.
This Star Eclipse had clearly been staying in Yunzhang City for a long time.
As long as they didn't emit Star Eclipse fluctuations, they wouldn't trigger the [Star-Knower] alarm. They seemed to possess this high level of awareness.
At this, Mo Tu was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "Might you be the Gentleman of the Rising Sun Troupe?"
Hearing this, the Gentleman's expression was somewhat surprised.
"Oh? Do you know me, sir?"
"Yes, I've long heard of your reputation. Actually, I'm very curious about the Rising Sun Troupe and greatly respect its members."
"I see. Have you come because of our fame? Perhaps you're interested in the troupe's performances?"
Mo Tu didn't answer immediately, but continued, "Pardon my intrusion, but could you take me to see your Troupe Leader? We've met once before. If possible, I'd like to discuss something with him."
The Gentleman stared at Mo Tu for a good while, then nodded, "Then please follow me, sir."
Mo Tu smiled.
"Thank you for guiding me."
"No need to thank me, sir. You are very polite, the most polite person I've met in recent years. I'm happy to guide you."
"Is that so? This is just basic etiquette."
"But even for basic etiquette, many people don't follow it. I've seen too many. Please don't be modest, sir. You deserve my respect."
Mo Tu smiled without speaking.
Could he say that he had already prepared before coming?
It was just easily passing through using a strategy guide.
A moment later, Mo Tu got closer and closer to the singing voice, finally arriving at an open space.
At this moment, a terrifying Star Eclipse aura rushed towards him, reaching a level that would make Radiant Sun Night Watchers change color upon sensing it.
But Mo Tu didn't have much of a reaction, just quietly standing in place, staring at the milky-white-haired girl singing obliviously in the center of the open space.
Who she actually was no longer mattered.
Mo Tu only knew that her state needed to be stabilized.
At this time, the singing gradually stopped, and applause came from around.
It came from the Gentleman beside Mo Tu, a masked man sitting on an abandoned car, and... the Troupe Leader standing not far away.
At this, Mo Tu also started applauding, trying to blend in.
Even after the other three stopped, he continued clapping, as if deliberately trying to attract attention.
The others turned their gaze towards him, focusing their attention on Mo Tu.
The Troupe Leader walked over slowly, soon arriving in front of Mo Tu.
"Sir, we seem to have met before."
Mo Tu, with an unchanged expression, ignored the thick Star Eclipse aura around him and smiled, "Indeed, we've met once. I still remember you, respected Troupe Leader."
"You seem to have come looking for me."
"Yes, I have a request."
Mo Tu nodded and spoke softly, seemingly having prepared himself mentally.
"Let's hear it."
"Can I... join the Rising Sun Troupe?"
Mo Tu raised his head with a slight smile, his tone very sincere.
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere of the scene instantly quieted down.
No one spoke, leaving only Mo Tu's calm breathing.
Mo Tu knew that all the members of this troupe were Star Eclipses.
All the Star Eclipses present were unlike the inferior Star Eclipses that had appeared before.
These existences were worth Radiant Sun Night Watchers taking action, every single one of them.
But even so, Mo Tu made a bold decision, which was to secretly contact them.
If other Night Watchers knew that Mo Tu had decided to join a Star Eclipse organization, they would definitely think he had gone mad, or even that his mind had been contaminated by Star Eclipse.
But in fact, Mo Tu was very clear-headed, clear-headed enough to know what he was doing and what he would do next.
To avoid being forced out of the game, he could only do this.
If the future Mo Tu was relatively cautious, then the current Mo Tu was extremely radical.
His thoughts were unpredictable; his younger self would only believe in his first judgment and quickly put it into practice.
His pride wouldn't allow him to be forced out of the game.
After a moment of silence at the scene.
The Troupe Leader finally spoke.
"Then may I ask, sir, are you interested in performing?"
"I'm not interested."
Mo Tu answered honestly, knowing he had already fallen into the trap.
The masked man present wouldn't let him lie.
But this was unnecessary; Mo Tu wouldn't deign to lie at a time like this.
The Troupe Leader continued to ask, "Then why do you want to join the troupe?"
"Because it's interesting."
Hearing this, the Deceiver, who had been playing with a deck of cards, couldn't help but turn his gaze, even stopping his hand movements.
He hadn't lied.
The Deceiver had already removed the concept of lies from Mo Tu.
Interesting?
With such a reason, would the Troupe Leader agree?
Mo Tu was also waiting for the Troupe Leader's answer.
The Troupe Leader spoke, "Not interested, only because you don't understand enough. I agree to let you join the troupe. Since you find joining the troupe interesting, then you're good material. You will eventually be captivated by the charm of performances, but..."
The Troupe Leader paused.
"You are not of the same kind as us, and you're not interested in performing. How can someone like you integrate into the troupe?"
At this, Mo Tu smiled slightly and said calmly, "Then why not turn me into one of your kind?"
"Oh?"
Then Mo Tu looked towards the Deceiver, and the Deceiver was also staring at him, their eyes meeting.
"Mr. Deceiver, can you turn me into one of your kind? I know you have that ability."
"I can. I admire you. Let me see what you're really trying to do, whether you're deceiving me."
The Deceiver stood on top of the car, looking down at Mo Tu, an invisible force spreading out, taking effect on Mo Tu.
Concept replacement.
"Please don't resist what comes next."
"I won't resist."
"Very good."
A strong Star Eclipse fluctuation spread out, and Yunzhang City's [Star-Knower] quickly issued an alarm.
"Alert! Alert! Superior Star Eclipse [Concept Interference] has appeared. Location locked. Extreme danger level. Night Watchers, please proceed to subjugate!"
Superior Star Eclipse was the Star Eclipse specification below Supernova Star Eclipse, equally dangerous, requiring at least one Radiant Sun Night Watcher to suppress.
Below Superior were Medium and Inferior, with significant differences.
If a Radiant Sun Night Watcher were to become a Star Eclipse, it would probably be at the Superior level.
And the members of the Rising Sun Troupe were at least all Superior.
Mo Tu had already learned this result when divining.
Then, Mo Tu calmly accepted the Deceiver's transformation, letting him replace the concept of "Star" with "Star Eclipse".
This kind of concept interference was extremely advanced. Without Mo Tu's consent, it would be impossible to succeed.
But everything happening now was exactly what he had in mind, so how could he resist?
After about ten seconds.
The human aura on Mo Tu had disappeared, and he began to emit a pure Star Eclipse aura.
"Heh..."
Mo Tu opened his eyes, revealing slightly wicked eyes.
Even after becoming a Star Eclipse, he still remembered his purpose.
As he had expected, after becoming a Star Eclipse, that power's interference with him had lessened considerably.
Although, this might cause him to lose himself.
Radiant Sun Night Watcher Mo Tu, no, now it should be Star Eclipse Mo Tu.
He looked at the Troupe Leader and smiled, asking, "Is this acceptable now, respected Troupe Leader?"
"Welcome to the Rising Sun Troupe. You have no performance talent, so you can't be a stage performer. That being the case, your codename will be: Announcer, serving as the stage host within the troupe."
"Understood." Mo Tu calmly accepted.
At this time, the Deceiver spoke, "Although it's a bit of a spoilsport to say this, those troublemakers will be here soon. Are you really not planning to leave?"
The Gentleman lowered the hat on his head.
"We are not afraid of those rude aggressors. Why should we flee?"
"What does the Troupe Leader think?"
The Troupe Leader calmly said, "I respect your opinions."
The Deceiver grinned, looking extremely dangerous.
And the Gentleman's eyes gradually turned cold, his gentle demeanor gradually receding.
Judging by the looks of these two, it seemed they wanted to have a fight.
As for the newly joined Singer, she didn't express an opinion, she just wanted to sing.
At this, Mo Tu felt he should intervene.
After all, with the Rising Sun Troupe's current lineup, even if several Night Watchers came, it would be suicide.
Who told him that his former self was a Night Watcher?
It was a case of being in one camp but having one's heart in another.
So Mo Tu smiled and said, "Everyone, our troupe doesn't seem to have a proper theater yet. I can build one for the troupe. Could we not bother with those people for now?"
Hearing this, the Deceiver and Gentleman, who had some ideas, had their attention diverted.
"A theater? I can feel that you're not deceiving me."
"A theater? If Mr. Announcer can do it, then we'll leave it to you."
At this, Mo Tu smiled and closed his eyes.
The Star Eclipse version of [He Tu Luo Shu] still retained its original three functions: divination, star map, and vein diagram.
And what he was about to use was the vein diagram realm.
Creating a mental space in the shape of a theater was too simple for him.
It only took an instant.
"Vein Diagram."
Mo Tu opened his eyes, and the surrounding environment rapidly changed, the realm established.
This was a large theater built by the Star Eclipse [He Tu Luo Shu], filled with an ominous and eerie atmosphere. It was a resting place belonging only to the troupe members, completely isolated from the outside world, impossible for anyone to find.
This realm didn't exist in any location, it was a mobile space locked to the members, with only one entrance.
The Deceiver observed with interest the theater built by the Announcer.
"Then let me add my touch as well."
Concept replacement.
The only entrance that anyone could pass through became one that only members of the Rising Sun Theater and the troupe's audience could enter.
After stabilizing the realm, Mo Tu couldn't help but let out a breath.
Although his abilities had increased considerably after becoming a Star Eclipse, building this magnificent theater in an instant was still a bit tiring.
Mo Tu looked towards the Troupe Leader and others, finding that they seemed very satisfied with this theater.
It seemed that they wouldn't be running around randomly now.
This would at least reduce some trouble for the Night Watchers.
The Troupe Leader observed the surrounding environment, finally focusing on the stage at the center of the theater.
"Is this the stage you prepared for us?"
"Yes, you can perform on it from now on."
"Announcer, you've brought change to the troupe. As the Troupe Leader, I thank you for your contribution."
"No need to thank me. After all, I am the Rising Sun Troupe's Announcer, aren't I?"
The Gentleman bowed slightly to Mo Tu.
"Looking forward to our future interactions, Announcer."
"I look forward to it as well, Gentleman."
A moment later, the Troupe Leader, Gentleman, and Deceiver retreated into the shadows. The entire theater was filled with their auras, as if they had already adapted to this place.
Mo Tu didn't pay attention to them, but stared at the Singer on the stage.
The Singer hadn't said a word to him from beginning to end.
She was very abnormal now.
At this, Mo Tu sat in the audience seats and said, "Singer, sing. Don't forget your voice, don't forget your existence, don't forget those who listen to your singing. Sing! Your existence will reappear in your song, you will appear before the world in a newborn form. Break through the limitations with the song in your heart. Sing!"
Hearing these words, the Singer looked at Mo Tu, her eyes dull, then slightly parted her cherry lips, emitting a melodious song.
"Ah~♬"
Mo Tu quietly listened like this, not saying another word.
......
Night Watchers' Base.
"Strange, why did the Star Eclipse fluctuations suddenly disappear?"
Wang Chao fell into thought.
Upon learning of the appearance of a Superior Star Eclipse, Wang Chao had rushed over.
For a Superior Star Eclipse of that caliber, having one Radiant Sun to hold the fort wasn't enough.
But when he arrived at the scene, he found that there wasn't even a trace of Star Eclipse fluctuation, not even any residual aura.
"Is this [Star-Knower] broken? Xiao Jin, should we tell the higher-ups to send someone to fix it?"
Xiao Jin beside him didn't respond.
He knew that the [Star-Knower] couldn't possibly be broken. Not finding any Star Eclipse at the scene could only mean that the Star Eclipse's concealment methods were very advanced.
"Let's not talk about this for now. Do you know where Mo Tu is?"
"No idea. Who knows where that guy went to mess around."
"I can't contact him."
"No way? He's such a grown man, how could he get himself lost? No, wait, he's only about seventeen now, right? He really might get himself lost."
Xiao Jin's expression gradually became grave.
If nothing unexpected had happened, Mo Tu had already gone missing.
As for why he went missing, it should be related to that unspeakable event.
"I hope nothing has happened..."
Xiao Jin still remembered what Mo Tu had said before.
He said to pay attention to Ye Lan's movements and support her secretly.
This was the key.
So, what was Ye Lan doing now?
......
In an empty room, Ye Lan was practicing a song, trying to restore its original flavor.
The result was a complete failure, unable to imitate it at all.
Could it be that she hadn't fully empathized with the meaning?
"Um... Qinglin Mio said that to sing someone else's song, you first need to understand the creator of the song. Only after truly understanding can you put yourself in their shoes and restore the flavor of the song with the same emotions..."
As expected of the future World Diva, Qinglin Mio not only had high talent but was also so hardworking, with all kinds of knowledge at her disposal.
It seemed she had chosen the right person to consult.
"Hah..."
Ye Lan let out a soft breath, listened to the song she had recorded earlier one more time, then began to sing again.
"Ah~♬"