Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1201: Chapter 1181: The Path to the Star Road

Four people embarked on their journey as night descended, accompanied by the sky full of stars and occasional beast roars, making the trip not particularly lonely.

However, as the days passed, the four maintained a steady pace on their journey.

Finally, more than fifty days later, they arrived at a forest clearing where many people had already gathered, and behind the clearing lay a sight that did not pale in comparison to the Cangyun Forest Sea they’d encountered in recent days.

Upon their arrival, the resting crowd showed no special reaction. Such groups had been seen enough in recent days, unable to attract their attention.

”Register here.” An old man greeted the four upon their arrival.

Qhianqhian and her companions quickly approached the old man.

In front of the old man was a black wooden table, which looked considerably heavy.

”Your numbers, take one each.” Without requiring any fee, the old man handed each person a wooden token, and the numbers carved on the tokens were not in sequence but instead widely varied.

Qhianqhian held number 941, Tang Tianyi had number 521, Haan Yun held number 2107, and Yan had number 2.

The four exchanged glances, unsure of what these numbers represented.

Occasionally, the deep forest would emit beast roars, startling the birds in the clearing, adding to the air of dignity.

Even though the roars seemed very close, they never actually appeared before them.

However, the old man evidently wasn’t interested in their backgrounds. After handing them the numbered tokens, he remained silent.

Seeing that the people around them had no desire to interact, the four found a corner to sit together. Though almost two months was not enough to claim they were of one mind, they were evidently closer to each other than to the others, enough to be called teammates.

After several days of cultivation, they saw an organized and disciplined team of flying spirit beasts appear above the clearing, consisting of more than ten flying spirit beasts.

The people below quickly stood up and stepped back, clearly understanding that such an organized force was not there to attack them.

The old man who had given them the numbered tokens also stepped forward with a smile on his face.

This action made everyone understand that important figures were on the flying spirit beasts, instantly filling them with excitement.

”Who is the Elder seated today?” The old man’s flattering attitude left Qhianqhian astonished. Just moments ago, he appeared as if someone owed him two million, yet now he changed so quickly?

”Hays Pavilion, White Lake.” A loud and clear voice reached everyone’s ears, inspiring a sense of admiration towards this person.

”Elder Bai, thank you for coming from afar.”

”Long time no see, Wu Jin. You’re still in good health.” The white flying spirit beast gently landed, stirring layers of dust. A white-robed old man slowly dismounted, carrying an aura of ethereal serenity: ”As it is a significant matter for the Sect, meeting again after so many years is quite fortunate. We were dispatched from the closest location.”

”Elder Bai, you’re joking. I can only feel at ease guarding this forest.”

”Haha, so these are all who have arrived today to walk the path?” White Lake glanced around the crowd, frowning in slight dissatisfaction. This sight was still far from the grandeur described in the Sect’s records, wasn’t it?

Indeed, shouldn’t expect too much from a newly restored world?

Sighing lightly, he raised the metal scepter in his hand, crowned by a translucent, flawless colorless crystal.

”Star Path, only when you’ve reached the end can you truly call it the Star Path. Before that, it’s only a test to approach the Star Path. After entering the Star Path, you’ll need to collect the wooden tokens you hold; only those who first collect fifty tokens and ascend the final steps of the Star Path can get the Sect Conference participant eligibility. Only ten people will have this honor, and your names will be eternally recorded on this piece of blue stone.” As he spoke, a massive blue stone monument descended slowly from the sky, with a smooth surface emitting an unknown brilliance, its material unidentifiable.

”I wonder who will be the first to leave their name upon this blue stone.”

White Lake’s words stirred the competitive spirit of the crowd below, leading to a chorus of cheers.

Qhianqhian’s eyes sparkled with radiance, amused by how these people resembled new recruits being encouraged by their instructor.

”Is your partner trustworthy? The Star Path awaits you.”

As soon as White Lake finished speaking, Wu Jin opened some sort of barrier, releasing fierce roars from the mountain forest behind them.

For a moment, several people were so startled by the intense aura and loud noise that they took two steps back.

But not everyone was like that, since over two thousand people were occupying this large clearing, and due to the flying spirit beasts, they had all retreated to the edges. Thus, while some backed away, others eagerly moved forward, directly entering the forest without asking more questions.

Wu Jin apparently had more to say, but seeing so many people had already gone in, he opened his mouth, yet words did not come out for a long time.

Qhianqhian and her companions were not in a hurry, remaining in the back.

Then they heard a gentle voice: ”Hello, do you know if there’s a map to guide us to the Star Path?” A young man in a light blue robe, with long hair tied back, respectfully greeted the two elders before asking earnestly.

The book only recorded how to get here, with not a word on how to find the Star Path.

With fewer than a hundred people remaining outside, Wu Jin and White Lake exchanged glances, both giving a bitter smile; they didn’t expect so few people to be left?

”Guide? None.” Wu Jin shook his head and said, ”Though, if you familiarize yourself and follow your intuition, you’ll find the Star Path.”

”The very center of the Endless Forest is the final station of the Star Path.”

”Still, consider an alliance as a good choice before then.”

Having said all, they fell silent. Qhianqhian turned back to look at the flying retail beasts and envied their docile manner. Her own beast could fly but couldn’t carry people; the one that could carry was slow...