Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1412: Chapter 566: What I Picked Up

At the Eight Desolate front line, a thousand meters away at the seventeenth channel, the opposing Human Clan army, having spotted Xu Jin, had already formed a military formation, staring fiercely at him across the channel.

If Xu Jin rushes forward, they would absolutely attack and kill him without hesitation.

They are Human Clan, but not necessarily friends.

The notorious Blood God Sect is right there on the opposite Eight Desolate Continent.

Xu Jin quietly waited for the military order from the State Preceptor.

The strongest at the channel is merely a Seventh Tier Ninth Layer general, most are Sixth Tier and Fifth Tier.

If he charged ahead, he could still make it through.

But in doing so, his identity would become awkward.

No matter the reason, charging a military formation during wartime is a severe crime.

Moreover, Xu Jin has his own ideas about returning.

Not only does he want to return openly, but he also wants to obtain an identity that can be presented openly.

An identity that can be recognized not only within Dachen but across the Human Clan in the present world and on the Galaxy Battlefield.

Not like before, where he had to constantly be cautious and hide his movements.

About 100 breaths after receiving the reply from National Master Cheng Yuexiao, the Great Chu Purple Stone Marquis Ba Tongjian, who guards the seventeenth channel, suddenly frowned after receiving a Starlight Transmission, then looked toward Xu Jin outside the channel.

The Starlight Transmission came from his immediate superior, the Great Chu Commander Lv Xiang.

”Are you Xu Jin of the Great Chen National Taoist Institute?” Ba Tongjian shouted across the channel.

”I am.” Xu Jin stepped forward to reply.

”Show the Star-picking Order and project your identity.” Ba Tongjian demanded.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jin obliged, took out the Star-picking Order, activated it, and projected the identity information within.

[Great Chen National Taoist Institute]

[Academician Xu Jin]

Seeing this, Ba Tongjian’s expression stiffened.

The Academician of the Great Chen National Taoist Institute is a respected and distinguished identity.

The identity information matched, and with the orders from his superior, naturally he had to let him pass.

”Disband.”

Ba Tongjian gave the order, the military formation retracted, the thousand-person phalanx stationed at the channel slowly withdrew and dispersed, swords sheathed, starlight gathered, then gestured for him to proceed.

Xu Jin also withdrew the starlight, dispersed the Fish Curtain Golden Bell, and slowly stepped into the channel.

This front-line channel was formed after the Eight Desolate Continent and the Galaxy Battlefield collided and fused, becoming a terrestrial passage.

Because both continents are irregular, and with the Star Domain Force Field, only the terrestrial passages forged from complete fusion after the collision are traversable; as for non-contiguous areas, there is an omnipresent Star Domain Force Field, and unless you can break through the field to shuttle, no one can pass.

These terrestrial channels, with varying sizes, number nearly a hundred, the narrowest as wide as a hand’s width, while the widest stretches over a thousand meters.

At present, they’ve all been fortified by the Galaxy Battlefield with heavy troops and arrays guarding them.

The seventeenth channel, over a hundred meters wide, is guarded by the Great Chu army corps on the Galaxy Battlefield.

As Xu Jin steps in, all the elite of Great Chu look upon him with intense curiosity, including the Deputy Military Lord Ba Tongjian.

Anyone returning from the Eight Desolate Continent must be the most brilliant and courageous scout sent to investigate the Eight Desolate Alien Race.

Many have been sent these days, yet few return.

Although curious, Ba Tongjian didn’t dare inquire further.

Scouts who returned alive almost certainly bear crucial military intelligence, which may not be accessible to him.

The Great Chu soldiers watched Xu Jin as he stepped into the fortress of the seventeenth channel, just passing the defensive line.

Just as Xu Jin was about to leave, Ba Tongjian stopped him, ”Wait, according to the front-line military order, scouts returning need high-ranking officers from all sides to take them back. You should know the protocol, right?”

Xu Jin was slightly startled; he somewhat understood why the State Preceptor insisted on coming personally.

Ba Tongjian, thinking Xu Jin might be displeased, explained again, ”Mr. Xu, don’t mind this, it’s the military order, please understand.”

”Understood.”

Xu Jin waited at the camp gate of the defensive camp, under the distant scrutiny of the ten thousand stationed troops, awaiting the arrival of the State Preceptor.

The State Preceptor said he’d arrive in 15 minutes, it should be soon.

Suddenly, a starship rapidly flew from the horizon.

Xu Jin’s gaze shifted; it should not be the State Preceptor, as he would fly faster than a starship.

But seeing the Deputy Military Lord Ba Tongjian’s expression slightly change, and other mid-level officers becoming tense, checking the military appearance of comrades, quickly inspecting various defensive armaments.

”It’s the vehicle of Elder Sun from the Star Hall, he enforces the law strictly.” Ba Tongjian informed Xu Jin, while instinctively tidying his military uniform.

Xu Jin shook his head watching the scene.

In a past life, the saying went, a new leader in the unit, those who focus on hygiene and tardiness are typically incompetent.

By this observation, this Cangming Star Hall enforcement team isn’t impressive either.

A few breaths later, the starship landed.

A squad of twenty, all dressed in dark Cangming Star Hall attire, disembarked.

Leading them was a middle-aged man of early Eighth Tier, most likely this Law Enforcement Elder Sun.

There were two of Seventh Tier, four of Sixth Tier, others all Fifth Tier.

Suddenly, Xu Jin was somewhat curious if this Law Enforcement Elder Sun was related to the Cangming Star Hall Great Elder Sun Xianzu whom he slew.

As the enforcement team landed, the entire military camp was filled with killing intent.

But in an instant, Elder Sun’s gaze fell on Xu Jin, frowning, ”Who is this person? Why isn’t he wearing a military uniform? Or is he?”

”Reporting to Elder Sun, this is the scout returning from Dachen, Academician Xu Jin from the Great Chen National Taoist Institute, we’ve received orders from Mr. Lv, and verified his identity.” Ba Tongjian said.

Sun Ling nodded slightly.

Military order and verified identity, it’s standard procedure, but he still asked, ”How did you verify the identity?”

”Reporting to Elder Sun, with the Star-picking Order.”

Upon this statement, Sun Ling frowned, ”That’s not right, there are two procedures missing. Why didn’t you check the Sumeru Space, why didn’t you check if the Divine Soul is controlled?”

Ba Tongjian’s face showed difficulty, ”Elder, these checks target highly suspicious individuals or those returning without identity proof.

This Xu Jin has Mr. Lv’s...”

”Presumptuous, mixing in spies during war, you’re responsible?” Sun Ling yelled sternly.

”Now! Immediately! Check!”

Ba Tongjian was stunned.

Xu Jin was even more astonished.

Generally, directly inspecting Divine Soul and Sumeru Space equates to a thorough and undignified search, offering no privacy.

If there were reasons for suspicion, all right; without it, it’s deliberate harassment or humiliation.

Beside him, Sun Ling also sent an urgent transmission to the Cangming Star Lord at the first opportunity.

Just now, he remembered something.

Xu Jin, the Academician of the Great Chen National Taoist School, was someone that the Cangming Star Lord had specially mentioned. Any findings must be reported.

And within the Cangming Star Hall, investigations had been ongoing, but without success.

Now, with his sudden return from the Eight Desolate Continent, it was naturally time to seize the opportunity to investigate.

Batongtian, scolded by Law Enforcement Elder Sun Ling, looked somewhat displeased as he said to Xu Jin, ”Mr. Xu, the elder has given orders, please forgive us!

Please release your Divine Soul, reveal the Sumeru Space mark, and allow me to inspect with my Divine Thought!”

”Elder Sun, why is this? Should I understand this as you giving me a hard time?” Xu Jin was not troubled by Batongtian; these dedicated soldiers were worthy of respect.

But Elder Sun, he found him quite irritating.

To be honest, it’s only because they returned to the Galaxy Battlefield, where it’s human territory.

If it were in the Eight Desolate Alien Race’s land, he would have already taken him out with one move.

Early Eighth Tier, and yet still daring to jump around in front of him.

”Giving you a hard time?”

Sun Ling looked disdainful, ”Do you even deserve that?”

Although he had heard a lot about Xu Jin’s achievements, most of the tales of overcoming great realms to defeat enemies in this world were exaggerated and distorted. He had seen many such cases.

”It’s our duty to guard the passage and check for spies!

Please cooperate, otherwise, we highly suspect that you’re a spy controlled by the Alien Race!” Sun Ling shouted.

”Oh, you’re suspecting I’m a spy?” Xu Jin said in surprise.

”It’s not about suspecting you; everyone returning from here must be carefully inspected. If a spy mixes in, jeopardizing the grand plan of the Human Clan, will you take responsibility?” Sun Ling said righteously.

”Release your Divine Soul for inspection, or else you’re a spy trying to sneak in!” Sun Ling’s aura suddenly became stern.

Just then, he had received a reply from the Cangming Star Lord.

[Stall Xu Jin, he will be here shortly.]

”What if I prove I’m not a spy?” Xu Jin asked Sun Ling.

”Prove it, how will you prove it?

What do you have to show?” Sun Ling was dumbfounded.

”Then watch closely!” Xu Jin said with a smile at Sun Ling.

Almost simultaneously, the faint aura of a Late Eighth Tier Alien Race suddenly blossomed from Xu Jin’s palm.

Amidst the blossoming light, a tall figure of an Alien suddenly emerged!

Almost at the same time, sensing that very faint Late Eighth Tier Alien Race aura, Sun Ling’s expression turned extremely sharp.

He saw a head-born golden horned Late Eighth Tier Alien corpse emerging from Xu Jin’s body.

He was so frightened that he screamed and roared in anger.

”Spy!”

”Alien spy! Late Eighth Tier!”

”Quick, send out an alert!” Sun Ling roared angrily, as starlight appeared around him, ready to take action.

But at the same time, Batongjian, who was closest, blocked Sun Ling, looking awkward, ”Elder Sun, the corpse, it’s the body of an Eighth Tier Alien!”

Whoosh!

The piercing scream of something breaking through the air echoed at that moment, as a glaring tricolored alert shot into the sky and exploded.

It was a Sixth Tier disciple brought by Sun Ling who, in his anger, directly sent the alert.

With the alert sounding, Sun Ling froze.

Earlier, he clearly saw an Eighth Tier Late Golden Pillar Clan member with a single horn fly out.

How did it become a headless Alien corpse?

Scared by a headless Alien corpse.

In an instant, Sun Ling was utterly embarrassed!

Batongjian was also extremely awkward.

If not for his position, he wouldn’t even want to know Elder Sun at this point.

How shameful!

To be frightened by a headless Alien corpse like this!

Are all elders of the Star Hall this timid?

Xu Jin looked at the exploding alert in the sky, also slightly surprised.

His original intention was just to use an illusion technique to scare Elder Sun and make him look ridiculous. He didn’t expect him to directly send the alert!

But it didn’t matter, actually, it was quite fitting!

Calming down, Sun Ling looked at the Eighth Tier Alien corpse Xu Jin had directly strung up with Star Power, hanging in the low air, furious and exasperated.

The embarrassment.

”Where did you get this Eighth Tier Alien corpse?” Sun Ling asked angrily.

”Where did it come from? Elder Sun, are you asking if this Eighth Tier Alien corpse was something I picked up?” Xu Jin retorted.

”If you didn’t pick it up, then what, you killed it?

Bragging without considering the place!” Sun Ling sneered.

He truly believed if Xu Jin said he picked it.

But killed it? He wouldn’t believe it even if threatened!

”Since Elder Sun says I picked it up, then I picked it up! However, I’ve picked up quite a few Alien corpses!” Xu Jin laughed.

”What do you mean?” Sun Ling was a bit confused, feeling Xu Jin was speaking nonsense.

”No particular meaning, just watch, Elder Sun!”

The next moment, another Eighth Tier Alien corpse flew out from Xu Jin’s hand, hung with Star Power in the low sky.

”Your luck...”

The very next moment, Sun Ling’s voice came to an abrupt halt.

For the third Eighth Tier Alien corpse had already been hung in the sky by Xu Jin.

But the terrifying part was the fourth one.

The fifth one!

The sixth one...

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