Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 2013: Chapter 862: To the Star Ruins

On July 31st, Xu Jin, who had broken through to the Tenth Rank, along with other candidates from the Dongxuan Star Realm, arrived punctually at the Saint Selection Camp in the Tongxuan Imperial Palace under the guidance of True Monarch Tianzhang.

Compared to a month ago, all the candidates had significantly enhanced their aura, each one sizing up the others.

The moment they arrived, Xu Jin felt the gaze of hundreds of eyes upon him.

In this atmosphere, Xu Jin also unabashedly scrutinized the others using Divine Thought.

The Cultivation Levels of He Moyu, Xiang Yan, Ling Fei, Ji Wei, Di Lan, and others had uniformly broken through to Star Monarch.

Of course, it was not just them.

Previously, those candidates whose Cultivation Level was Star Monarch, more than 95% of them had broken through to Star Monarch.

After being selected for the final round, the Cultivation Level restriction for Star Monarch was lifted.

For example, Yuan Chengfa, who had just broken through to Star Monarch during the selection, also broke through to Star Monarch at this time.

During this month, Yuanling True Monarch had heavily invested resources into Yuan Chengfa.

For instance, Lu Zhen’s Cultivation Level had also broken through to Star Monarch.

Even Li Qingchen, who had no background, broke through from Little Star Monarch to Great Star Monarch.

In the preliminary round, he received quite a lot of reward resources as well.

Both Realm and Cultivation Level improved, but the specific increase in Combat Power was hard to say.

After two hours, once all identities were verified, True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment and Qian Yan True Monarch appeared simultaneously.

”Ladies and gentlemen, you are about to enter the Star Ruins to participate in the final round for the Imperial Palace Saint Heir, but before you go, I want to remind you of two things.” The voice of True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment rang out.

”Firstly, those who can participate in the selection for the Imperial Palace Saint Heir are the top geniuses from various realms, the absolute Heavenly Pride, but once you enter the Star Ruins, please put away your pride, please double and redouble your caution!

Remember, it is only the living who are geniuses!

They are the ones with value!

In dying in battle, you also have value, but for yourself, it represents total extinction!

The average casualty rate is thirty-four percent, and the most recent term’s casualty rate exceeds fifty percent!

This means that at least one-third, at most half of you will not return!

By the end of the assessment day, those of you who can still appear here are the victors!”

The first words of True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment poured cold water over all the candidates.

One by one, the excited expressions turned to seriousness!

The candidates looked at each other, three for one, even two for one.

So, who dies?

Who can live?

”Yet whether it is this True Monarch or Lord Emperor, both hope that more people can return alive!

Therefore, everyone, after entering the Star Ruins, please be cautious and cautious!” True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment advised.

At this moment, Xu Jin gained a bit more favor for True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment; at least this reminder sounded pleasant!

”The second matter is that after entering the Star Ruins, you need to remember that in Star Ruins, orders are issued as military orders, and actions are taken under Military Law!

Military Law is ruthless!

Even if you are candidates for the Imperial Palace Saint Heir, you must not violate Military Law!

Every term, there are candidate Saint Heirs executed by Military Law, and I hope there are none in your term!

I remind you again, if you receive a military order that feels unfair, unjust, or unreasonable, execute it first, then find a way to survive, and afterwards seek arbitration from the Military Law Hall of Star Ruins or appeal to the Emperor!” Qian Yan True Monarch said.

”True Monarch, what if I receive a military order that will definitely lead to my death?” someone in the crowd asked.

Qian Yan True Monarch glanced over and paused silently for a few breaths, ”Spread the word about your situation, then, face death, and seek life through death!

Otherwise, death is certain!”

After a pause, Qian Yan True Monarch added, ”Lastly, let me add a supplement: don’t even think about becoming a deserter!

As soon as you become a deserter, no matter how justified you are!

As long as it does not involve treason, you will face family extermination when you return!”

This response made the candidates turn pale as death.

”True Monarch, if the commanding officer has a grudge against me and insists on issuing a death order, what then?” someone asked.

Qian Yan True Monarch’s expression changed, ready to react, but True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment laughed, ”You’re overthinking this! That’s the frontline forces; as long as it’s not an emergency, every military order must be reported, and the Military Law Hall must finally review it.

The Military Law Hall chops heads without hesitation!

You must trust yourself!

Each one of you is the absolute Heavenly Pride of the Tongxuan Domain.

Everyone is hoping you return alive because you are the future pillars of the Tongxuan Domain!”

Feeling that Qian Yan True Monarch’s words were too excessive, True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment rounded them off.

But Xu Jin, Su Xuan, and the others were all nonchalant.

This matter had been thoroughly explained by True Monarch Tianzhang; frontline military orders are no child’s play!

”Alright, let’s not delay, let’s depart!

As for your supplies, you will receive them after arriving at the Star Ruins Tongxuan Battle Zone.” True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment said.

Following this, True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment led the candidates to the deepest stronghold of the Tongxuan Imperial Palace, where the entrance to Star Ruins was located.

The fortress was divided into seven layers, each sealed by a Big Array, but only the innermost layer was in operation, the others were closed.

This matter, True Monarch Tianzhang had also mentioned.

Now the entrance to Star Ruins is safe; in the past, it was a battlefield of flesh and blood, with more than ten True Monarchs dying here, even Emperors had fallen.

In the past, this seven-layer defensive fortress had at least one Nine Tribulations True Monarch guarding each layer.

Now, it’s merely used for vigilance.

Fifteen minutes later, a group of four hundred people, led by True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment, directly entered the entrance to Star Ruins.

After passing through, they boarded a Starship, flew for half a day, and finally landed on a fortress guarded by more than ten people. On the fortress was a Teleportation Array, and in the glow of the Teleportation Array, the crowd disappeared.

”Remember, in the entire Star Ruins, only the Star Island where the war zone command headquarters is located has a Teleportation Array.

Like the Tongxuan Battle Zone, only Tongxuan City has a Teleportation Array.

Moreover, this Teleportation Array is only connected with other war zone headquarters, not generally with other Star Islands under the war zone.” As they landed, True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment immediately introduced to everyone.

Almost simultaneously, bursts of laughter were heard, ”Hahahaha, Heavenly Punishment, waiting for you eagerly like the stars and the moon, finally you are here, I’ve missed you terribly!”

As Xu Jin and others just landed, an overwhelmingly powerful Emperor appeared in front of everyone and then walked up quickly. In full view, he directly hugged True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment tightly, slapping him with his palm as large as a fan.

The True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment, who was majestic in the Tongxuan Imperial Palace, now resembled a beauty being crushed in the arms of a certain fanatic.

Does not want it, but is powerless!

Can only endure!

Everyone was stunned.

Xu Jin clearly saw that True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment was unwilling, more eager to resist, but in the Emperor’s embrace, the Thunder Light around True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment just surged out and was extinguished.

This Emperor, as mentioned earlier by True Monarch Tianzhang, is none other than the current Grand Marshal of the Star Ruins Tongxuan Battle Zone, Kongyuan Emperor!

He is one of the most powerful Emperors under Emperor Dongxuan.

Not only powerful in combat, but also incredibly proficient in military tactics.

It’s said that Emperor Dongxuan has already promised Kongyuan Emperor that if he pulls out a second Domain Realm, it will belong to Kongyuan Emperor!

”Commander, can’t you be less passionate next time? You’re making me afraid to come!” After a while, the Heavenly Punishment True Monarch, liberated from the bear hug, said softly.

”You don’t like me being passionate? You prefer me fierce and murderous?” Kongyuan Emperor frowned, about to change his aura, when True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment hastily said, ”No, I prefer, I like!”

”Exactly, who doesn’t like a warm welcome?”

Laughing again, Kongyuan Emperor hugged True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment into his embrace once more, energetically patting his back!

The rippling waves of force made people worry whether True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment would end up with broken bones and tendons!

Seeing this, Xu Jin’s eyes narrowed slightly.

This Kongyuan Emperor seems to be at odds with True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment!

Or rather, this Kongyuan Emperor seems to dislike True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment, using this method to handle him!

This discovery for Xu Jin counted as good news.

At least the top commander of Star Ruins and True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment are not on the same wavelength, which means the problem isn’t too serious!

A few breaths later, the enthusiastic welcome of Kongyuan Emperor finally ended, and behind him, a group of True Monarchs were already impatiently waiting.

”Look, the sons are getting impatient!”

Kongyuan Emperor pointed to the dozen or so True Monarchs behind him.

Upon hearing this, those dozen or so True Monarchs became even more anxious, each scanning the contestants with their eyes, as if seeing meat bones.

Just struggling out of an abused state, True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment asked seriously, ”What’s up, is the situation very grim?”

”Not really, but there was a wave of outbreaks a few days ago, with considerable battle losses on each Star Island.

Everyone immediately heard that the contestants for Saint Heir are coming, and they are top elites, their combat power being top-notch.

Everyone hurried up to me asking for people!” Kongyuan Emperor explained.

”Four hundred people, all here, you make arrangements! Emperor said if the battle death rate doesn’t decrease this time, the Imperial Palace Saint Heir won’t be coming here for selection in the future!” True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment transmitted.

Upon hearing this, Kongyuan Emperor rubbed his hands, ”This sounds like I don’t want them to survive. This damned place, I don’t even want to guard it!

Why don’t you try guarding here!”

”I can’t possibly, it should be managed by you, dear Emperor.” True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment immediately bowed with humility.

”Then regarding the Emperor?”

”Your words, I’ll definitely convey!”

”Tell the Emperor that I regard each and every one of these four hundred Saint Heir contestants as my own sons. If any of them are in danger, I will rescue them to the best of my abilities.

If they die in battle, I will review the battle death process!

But this is a battlefield!

The Emperor knows.” Kongyuan Emperor stated.

”I’ll remember!” True Monarch of Heavenly Punishment nodded again.

”So should I receive the people?”

”Yes, four hundred people, go ahead and receive!”

In the next moment, Kongyuan Emperor looked at the four hundred Saint Heir contestants and announced, ”No more talking nonsense, you all know you’re here to participate in the battle, so let’s head directly to the frontline!

First seventeen of the Saint Heir Selection preliminary round step out, form ranks according to the order!”

Xu Jin and others were a bit surprised, but still did as requested.

He Moyu ranked first, Xu Jin second, Xiang Yan third...

At this moment, Xu Jin felt that the dozen or so True Monarchs in front were looking at them like hungry wolves at meat.

”Alright, the usual rule, you select based on War Merit, previous War Merit first among all Star Islands takes precedence, first seventeen can choose one, you know the number, no requirement for others!” Kongyuan Emperor said.

Upon hearing this, among the dozen or so True Monarchs in the front row, an Eight Tribulations True Monarch immediately stepped forward and said, ”Report Commander, Changsheng Star Island’s War Merit was the highest last time.”

”Yes, Guan, you go first!” Kongyuan Emperor said.

”Understood!”

The surname Guan Eight Tribulations True Monarch abruptly stepped forward and commanded, ”All contestant Saint Heirs heed the order, proficient in Space Star Technique, those who have reached at least the level of a Little Star Monarch, step forward three steps!”

Xu Jin hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward voluntarily, while over twenty others stepped forward simultaneously.

At the same time, the rest of the sixteen True Monarchs in the front row already started bickering, scolding that Guan True Monarch.

A few breaths later, Kongyuan Emperor helplessly said, ”Guan, only a few proficient in Space Star Technique, you can’t take them all. Your War Merit is first, limit to three, no more, others one limit.”

”Alright!”

True Monarch Guan, Eight Tribulations, rejoiced, nodding repeatedly.

Then the first chosen was Xu Jin!