Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1633: Chapter 668: Trial of Blades and Enmity (Part 2)

The green energy exploded like a waterfall, instantly extinguishing the opponent’s starlight. At the same time, it shuttled back and forth, stuffing the mouth of the late Eighth Tier human cultivator so full that he couldn’t make any sound.

In the moment when infinite terror appeared in his eyes, Xu Jin’s large hand was already covering the back of his head.

Warm Dream activated.

With an interrogation, Xu Jin frowned.

The language barrier was a significant problem.

Even in the dream, he couldn’t understand what the other person was saying, nor could the other understand him.

Fortunately, at this cultivation level, direct Divine Soul communication, somewhat like consciousness exchange, becomes possible, a powerful tool for learning a language.

Relying on his formidable Divine Soul cultivation, in a mere few dozen breaths of conversation, Xu Jin got a general idea and could barely comprehend their language.

He immediately sent a response to Emperor Fenghua.

[Master, I am currently located in a Middle World under the Dongxuan Star Realm, known as the Red Marsh Domain, also called the Gu Raising Domain. Right now, the Dongxuan Star Realm is conducting a selection in the Gu Raising Domain, and I have happened to fall here.]

[Alright, I understand. Act according to the situation, temporarily blend into the selection and see if you can slip through unnoticed.

Currently, I have asked someone to intercept you from the transmission, but I have also drifted into this Dongxuan Star Realm. This Dongxuan Star Realm belongs to the Daluo Ancestral Court, and our Thousand Star Alliance does not have a good relationship with them.

My identity is special; being even near them would cause them to treat me as a major enemy.

But I will still think of a way.

If you have an emergency, trigger your Uncle-Master You Yu’s Youyu Sword. Your Uncle-Master will notify me, and I will ask someone to use the Thousand Star Token to establish brief communication with you.]

[Master, I understand. Should we set a time to communicate every seven days then? Wouldn’t it be a bit safer that way?]

[No, if you have an emergency or I do, we’ll find a way to contact each other; otherwise, it’s best not to communicate frequently. This realm is controlled by a True Monarch with Heaven and Earth Authority; too frequent contact might get you discovered and affect your safety instead.]

In the Imperial Palace, a cold sweat appeared on the chiseled jade visage of Emperor Fenghua.

Communicating once plus a month’s time, if according to Xu Jin’s proposal of contacting every seven days, he fears he’d be stuck with the Duyue Emperor for life.

That would be too tragic.

[The communication via the Thousand Star Token can be maintained for at most thirty breaths; you should notify your family quickly and ask any questions you have.]

With Emperor Fenghua’s reminder, Xu Jin immediately sent related information using the Thousand Star Token to State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao, Yu’er, Ning Yuchan, Drunk Moon Immortal, Qi Shanye and others.

The main idea was that he has gone to another star domain to cultivate and that they should not worry; he would return after some time.

Of course, as for how long it would take to return, Xu Jin did not say.

The situation of being trapped couldn’t be explained as well.

One cannot casually test human nature.

This human nature, all is well when untested; once tested, situations easily arise.

At the same time, Xu Jin asked Emperor Fenghua two questions consecutively.

The first was regarding the mass that seemed like the core origin of the Star-picking Tower he acquired.

The second was about the Star River Island!

Since Star River Island has an anchor point locked by his Thousand Star Token, theoretically, could he teleport back to Star River Island with the Thousand Star Token and thus escape?

[Absolutely not!]

Xu Jin’s question startled Emperor Fenghua greatly, [Firstly, your Star River Island is extremely far from you right now. Should you force the teleportation, it would dry you out before you even arrive.

Secondly, the star domain you are in has a True Monarch holding authority, and the ruler of the Dongxuan Star Realm is an Emperor. If you directly use the Thousand Star Token for ultra-long-distance transmission, they will immediately detect the anomaly and intercept you, exposing you on the spot.

Even if you barely succeed, the difference in cultivation level is too vast, and it would directly expose your Star River Island, allowing them to pursue and capture it.

For now, do not rush to escape. Try to hide and see if you can remain undetected; let me think of a way.]

[As for the mass in the Star-picking Tower that appeared to be a chaotic star cluster, it is likely the origin of a suppression artifact. Keep it well, it’s a great treasure.

An origin treasure that has been nurtured for three thousand years.

It’s not only capable of forming a Tenth Rank suppression artifact but can easily achieve an Eleventh Rank True Monarch Killing Weapon, so hold onto it carefully!]

[Time is short, remember your master’s instruction, find a way to hide and cultivate, and contact me in case of an emergency.]

[Master, I remember...]

While sending the Starlight Transmission response, Xu Jin suddenly paused in shock, as his Starlight Transmission failed to send.

It seems that the communication was already interrupted.

Nevertheless, having contacted Master Emperor Fenghua, and assured the family of his safety, the heavy heart Xu Jin carried suddenly relaxed.

Accept the situation as it is.

Following the master’s instruction, he would focus on hiding and cultivating for now.

The next moment, Xu Jin’s gaze fell upon the unconscious captive in front of him, his hand resting on him again as he swiftly activated Warm Dream.

He found this ’selection’ intriguing.

Understanding this star domain begins with this selection.

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On Star River Island, the Duyue Emperor silently retracted the fluctuations from the Thousand Star Token projection she had sent out, and the silver moonlight suspended above her head grew a bit dimmer.

Utilizing the Star Projection Skill over such an ultra-long distance while concealing energy fluctuations, even for her, consumed substantial energy.

[Duyue, is there a way you can get my disciple out?]

[This realm seems to be under the guardianship of the Dongxuan Emperor of the Daluo Ancestral Court. From some intel I gathered through other channels, the Dongxuan Emperor governs several Great Worlds, with the number of Emperors under him exceeding five.

If you can draw all these Emperors away and delay them for more than ten breaths, I can extract your disciple.

Of course, the earliest would take half a year.] responded the Duyue Emperor.

As for why it must be half a year later, Emperor Fenghua didn’t ask; he knew the Duyue Emperor needed to recover.

But the approach Duyue suggested for rescuing Xu Jin currently seemed unattainable.

At least six Emperors; gathering sufficient Emperor-level experts to draw them away or hold them off would require at least five or six, maybe seven or eight Emperors.

Wouldn’t that be starting a war?

Such a move would precipitate a war between the Thousand Star Alliance and the Daluo Ancestral Court, unleashing devastation upon countless lives, making him a villain.

This method seems impractical for now.

[Fenghua, perhaps you could try sending an envoy with gifts to negotiate for your disciple’s release from Dongxuan, which might incur the least cost.] suggested the Duyue Emperor.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Fenghua sighed within the Imperial Palace, [Duyue, you might not know, but Dongxuan and I have some enmity dating back to when I achieved True Monarch status. If my disciple remains unexposed, then it’s fine. But if he is exposed, the trouble would be greater.]

[In that case, indeed not advisable, mishandling could endanger your disciple’s life.

Let’s see, perhaps once I’ve healed, I could send an envoy with significant gifts, claiming that my disciple accidentally wandered into the Dongxuan Star Domain due to cultivating Space Star Skill, to exchange him out, and see if it succeeds.] said the Duyue Emperor.

In the Imperial Palace, Emperor Fenghua furrowed his brow slightly; this method could be plausible, and there is a certain chance of success.

But it’s uncertain if it would also implicate him.