Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1023: Chapter 408: Becoming a Star Lord and Self-Styled Star Lords (Part 2)

Then it won’t be long before today’s human race will be enslaved and controlled for generations, or even eradicated!

Do as you see fit!”

Having said this, without waiting for the many high-ranking members of the present world to speak, the star spirit with the flowing white dress waved her hand, and the high-tier experts of the current world instantly disappeared from the Star River Commander’s Secret Realm.

Simultaneously as the meeting concluded, the entire high-tier people of the present world sprang into action.

For everyone, there were two major tasks.

First, to find the entrance to the Seven Killings Secret Realm.

After all, it would only exist for seven days.

The second was to assemble eligible explorers.

The age restriction was a significant issue.

Theoretically, if an Eighth Tier could enter, it would be overwhelming.

However, the age restriction stands firm.

There’s not a single Eighth Tier under forty-five years in the world.

Since records began, only Emperor Jidao has achieved Eighth Tier under forty-five years old.

As for Dachen’s National Master Cheng Yuexiao, he was the closest to this benchmark.

But still barely short of it.

Thus, under known circumstances, no Eighth Tier could enter the Seven Killings Secret Realm.

However, it’s possible for the Seventh Tier.

Though few and far between, there are indeed some who break through to the Seventh Tier under forty.

Currently, in Dachen, there are four living individuals who achieved this.

When National Master Cheng Yuexiao broke through the Seventh Tier, he was barely over thirty, while Dachen’s battlefield commander Mao Yue broke through at thirty-seven, and Dachen Star Patrol Guard Governor Pei Ze broke through at thirty-nine.

The other one is Marquis Luoshui, Song Shoujie, one of Dachen’s Three Kings and Seven Marquis, who broke through the Seventh Tier at thirty-three and earned his title on the Galaxy Battlefield at thirty-six. Now, at thirty-nine, he leads the Thunder Leopard Army.

Inside the Pill Dawn Palace, National Master Cheng Yuexiao scoured through Dachen’s present world and the Galaxy Battlefield for talents and found one Seventh Tier.

But in comparison, it’s slightly inferior to the Tianyang Star Hall and Cangming Star Hall.

Tianyang Star Hall and Cangming Star Hall should be able to find two Seventh Tiers under forty.

There’s nothing to be done; this is the foundation.

Dachen’s foundation is currently rapidly increasing.

At this rate, within ten years, they could match or surpass the two great Star Halls.

But for now, there are only so many people available.

Under thirty-five years old in the Sixth Tier, a moment of thought brought up four for Cheng Yuexiao, then another thought revealed two more.

Both Dong Zhao and Liou Qingzhu were selected.

Dong Zhao exceeded thirty-five years of age himself.

But Dong Zhao’s Divine Soul Cultivation reached the Fourth Tier, allowing an age relaxation of five years.

As for the Fifth Tier, the selections were slightly looser.

The first person the National Master thought of was naturally Xu Jin.

Subsequently, National Master Cheng Yuexiao immediately sent Xu Jin another starlight transmission, forwarding the content of the starlight transmission given by the star spirit to Xu Jin without alteration.

Cheng Yuexiao highly suspects that the mysterious star gate discovered by Jinshan Taoist Institute Mountain Master Cao Chun is the entrance to the Seven Killings Secret Realm.

Therefore, Xu Jin must enter at the first opportunity to secure a spot.

Of course, Xu Jin alone is not enough.

More people need to be mobilized nearby.

The starlight transmission from the star spirit also mentioned that the inheritance of the Seven Kills True Monarch was like finding a needle in a haystack, but it’s also destined for the fated.

Who is fated? This remains uncertain!

Back in the day, there were thousands competing alongside Emperor Jidao for the Seven Kills True Monarch’s inheritance.

Yet in the end, the divinely skilled Emperor Jidao, at only the Fourth Tier, obtained a single inheritance, marking the start of his legendary journey.

Thus, high cultivation is only an advantage and does not necessarily ensure obtaining the inheritance.

This is something National Master Cheng Yuexiao must also consider.

The same situation is occurring in the Tianyang Star Hall, Cangming Star Hall, Doom-suppressing Star Palace, Wood Spirit Palace, and Sumeru Palace.

The discovery of the star gate to the Seven Killings Secret Realm is not only known on the Dachen side.

In these past couple of days, Dachen, Dachu, Dahong, and within the Barbarian Clan territories, as well as the Galaxy Battlefield, have seen similar discoveries.

But these mysterious star gates are still too enigmatic, currently under exploration.

Now that the star spirit has spoken, everyone knows!

Start arranging eligible candidates!

Even the Star Lords and major leaders are racking their brains to enhance the chosen one’s strength, offering various methods, even short-term power boosts.

For just one reason: Divine Dao True Intent!

The Divine Dao True Intent within the Seven Killings Secret Realm can allow current Eighth Tier experts to break through to the Ninth Tier.

This has been, for so many years, the most certain path to breakthrough to the Ninth Tier discovered by these Eighth Tier peak experts.

How could it not drive them mad!

In an instant, all forces are displaying their divine skills, each making their arrangements, bringing out all their hidden treasures.

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Within the Jinshan Taoist Institute.

After receiving the task from National Master Cheng Yuxiao to investigate the mysterious Star Gate, Xu Jin learned many details about it from Mountain Master Cao Chun.

He was somewhat surprised.

Because this mysterious Star Gate, some people can enter.

While some, especially those with strong cultivation levels, cannot.

For this reason, Mountain Master Cao Chun sought help from the National Taoist Institute.

Xu Jin planned to set off first to conduct an investigation. The command given by the National Master was to investigate first, and not to enter rashly.

However, before setting off, Xu Jin called Superintendent Zeng Shuo in alone.

Before it was official business, now it was a matter of personal gratitude!

Zeng Shuo had been quite helpful to Xu Jin back in the day.

He provided many conveniences for Xu.

Xu Jin clearly understood that Zeng Shuo’s help and conveniences were somewhat self-serving!

However, he received the benefits and care from others, that’s a fact.

No matter what Zeng Shuo’s intentions were at the time, whether self-serving or as an investment – a help is a help, care is care!

Expecting no return for a favor is setting the bar too high!

It even feels somewhat shameless!

So now, Xu Jin had the qualifications and the ability, it was time to realize Zeng Shuo’s investment.

It also served to settle this cause and effect.

”Hall Master Zeng, during my cultivation back then, thanks to your care, and the many conveniences you provided.

If not for Hall Master Zeng’s care and conveniences, my cultivation journey might have faced more obstacles.” Xu Jin said with a smile.

”Oh, not at all!

Your talent is rare, and your nature is steadfast.

What I did was part of my duty, at most it was just embellishments, not care.” Zeng Shuo said with sincerity, his round face also showing some anticipation.

He roughly understood that the time for harvest had come.

”There’s no such thing as just duty.”

Xu Jin smiled, ”The sentiment of Hall Master Zeng’s care is engraved in my heart. But since I spend most time on the Galaxy Battlefield, I’ll be visiting Jinshan County less and less.

If I want to repay, it will have to wait for an opportunity.

I wonder, does Hall Master Zeng have any difficulties now?

If so, anything that I, Xu Jin, can resolve, I will certainly find a way!”

Zeng Shuo’s eyes flickered, he understood, this was Xu Jin giving him an opening to speak.

However, he knew this opening mustn’t be too large.

A slow and steady stream, that’s true friendship.

But it shouldn’t be too small either, or it might seem he’s taking advantage of someone.

Zeng Shuo was well-versed in this, after a few breaths, he had thought it over.

Promotion?

No, he felt quite comfortable in Jinshan County.

Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix!

Without strength, attaining a high position often leads to a deadly disaster!

Coincidentally, he recently saw Tian Zhang inexplicably make a breakthrough.

After some thought, Zeng Shuo said, ”Mr. Xu, I have no major aspirations; staying in Jinshan County suits me just fine! Currently, I’m quite comfortable as the Superintendent, but sometimes I feel out of my depth, lacking strength.”

Hearing this, Xu Jin nodded and said with a smile, ”Wanting to enhance your strength, is it? That’s simple.”

Zeng Shuo’s Divine Soul Cultivation Level was just at the late Eighth Layer of the Third Tier, and his Star Power Cultivation was at the Fourth Tier, Sixth Layer.

This cultivation level, for the current position, was indeed a bit stretched!

After a few breaths, Xu Jin left two Three Treasures Dragon Turtle Soul Refining Elixirs, along with one Ten Thousand Spirit Blood Pill, and two nourished emblems of the lower Fifth Tier, and then left.

It was to repay the favor Zeng Shuo had shown him.

And settle this cause and effect!

After spending fifteen minutes, Xu Jin applied Divine Soul Sealing to Cao Chun, Tian Zhang, Zeng Shuo, and others to prevent them from leaking information about Xu Jin and the Three Treasures Dragon Turtle Soul Refining Elixir.

”Rest assured, Mr. Xu, as soon as the verdict regarding Feng Shu from the National Taoist Institute comes, I will immediately send a Starlight Transmission to notify you.” Mountain Master Cao Chun said upon seeing Xu Jin off.

”Thank you!

Everyone, farewell for now!”

The next instant, Xu Jin stepped onto the starlight and swiftly charged toward the deep region of the Green Mountain where the mysterious Star Gate indicated by Mountain Master Cao Chun was located.

Just as Xu Jin had set off, the Star-picking Order Starlight Transmission reappeared.

After a quick glance, Xu Jin’s expression changed.

Was that mysterious Star Gate possibly the entrance to the Seven Killings Secret Realm?

Instantly accelerating again!

Within the Jinshan Taoist Institute, Cao Chun, Tian Zhang, and Zeng Shuo watched Xu Jin disappear rapidly into the distance, marveling once more!

The three of them simultaneously had a thought: their Jinshan Taoist Institute might truly have produced a legend!