“Ding! Congratulations, Host, on completing the quest: Protect the Fuyao Dynasty Founding Ceremony! Rewards are now being distributed!”
“Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have received a massive amount of cultivation foundation!”
“Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have received a One-star Supreme Experience Card!”
“Ding! Congratulations, Host, your Medical Attainment has been upgraded to Nine-star Emperor Tier!”
“Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have received the Nine-star Emperor Tier cultivation technique, Star-Plucking Hand!”
“Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have received an Ultimate Quasi-Dao Supreme Array Pattern!”
As the notifications chimed, an incomparably pure surge of spiritual energy flooded Lu Xuan’s body, rushing through him like a mighty river. A pleasant, tingling sensation spread through every limb.
Lu Xuan’s cultivation soared! His realm instantly ascended to the initial stage of the Five-star Emperor Realm!
At his current level, the cultivation feedback from Ye Chen was now a mere trickle, almost negligible against the vast foundation of his Emperor Realm. Though Ji Fuyao had reached the Quasi-Emperor Realm, she was still far from the Emperor Realm. The only one who could provide substantial feedback was Chen Changsheng, but that third disciple of his—whether intentionally or not—had been holed up at the Two-star Emperor Realm for months.
The System chimed in, “Chen Changsheng’s situation is rather complex, involving secrets of the Southern Wilds. The Host will understand in due time.”
Lu Xuan nodded, “Alright.”
He glanced at the Supreme Experience Card in the System’s inventory, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. Supreme! This was the ultimate realm countless beings across the Five Domains of this world desperately sought, the pinnacle of this very world!
“I am invincible!” Lu Xuan declared, a calm and collected air about him, feeling an unparalleled loneliness at the absolute peak of this world.
The System replied, “Congratulations, Host! However… don’t celebrate too soon.”
Lu Xuan had a faint premonition.
The System explained, “The Supreme Path has not opened, nor has it connected to the Outer Starry Sky Power. This world cannot withstand the power of a Supreme! The moment you unleash Supreme power, this world will directly collapse.”
A wry smile touched Lu Xuan’s lips.
“Right,” he thought. “A Half-step Supreme Experience Card would have been perfect right about now.” After all, above the Nine-star Emperor Realm, there were still several major realms: Half-step Supreme, First Rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme, Second Rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme, and Third Rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme.
Still, it was acceptable. Even an invincible being with shackles was still invincible.
Lu Xuan continued to review his System rewards. His Medical Attainment had directly soared to Nine-star Emperor Tier! Moreover, his array pattern power had been upgraded once more!
Lu Xuan asked, “How much stronger is this Ultimate Quasi-Dao Supreme Array Pattern compared to before?”
The System replied, “Once the Domain Gates open, you will be able to travel anywhere within this world with a single thought, instantly!”
Lu Xuan nodded, “Excellent, excellent!” Soon, he would be able to go anywhere he pleased across the Five Domains of this world!
Next, he retrieved the cultivation technique jade slip: Star-Plucking Hand! Lu Xuan’s divine sense swept through it. He nodded faintly, “This is simply tailor-made for Ye Chen.”
He sent a sound transmission to Ye Chen, and soon, Ye Chen entered Lu Xuan’s room. Lu Xuan handed Ye Chen an ancient jade slip. “Ye Chen, take this cultivation technique and practice it.”
Ye Chen accepted it, his divine sense immediately entering. Boom! He was instantly transported into a boundless galaxy.
Countless worlds, rivers of stars surging, piercing through the void—it was incredibly magnificent and profound. An Azure-robed Man stood atop the void, only his back visible. A heaven-shaking aura surged from him, dimming the endless sea of stars before him. Though he hadn’t yet moved, his vast presence was like an abyss, capable of devouring this entire world.
The Azure-robed Man didn’t turn fully, merely tilted his head slightly, revealing a perfect profile to Ye Chen. A low voice emanated from him.
“Watch closely,” the voice resonated. “On the path of Martial Dao, only with a heaven-defying will can one reach the other shore of the Grand Dao.”
“Martial Dao will, ever-changing and boundless. With a single thought, one can pluck stars from the heavens!”
As the voice faded, Ye Chen’s heart trembled. He instantly understood: the Star-Plucking Hand was merely a casual move, an embodiment of thought, a divine ability born from the will of this Supreme expert.
The next instant, the Azure-robed Man casually struck. A massive hand reached out, forming a heaven-reaching palm print that overshadowed countless stars. It stretched for billions of miles, and wherever it passed, star seas withered, stars crumbled, extending further and further until a dying star, on the verge of collapse, was effortlessly plucked from the void and held in his hand.
Divine radiance shone in Ye Chen’s eyes. The Azure-robed Man’s technique was heaven-defying, plucking a star from across endless starfields and holding it, seemingly with a deeper meaning.
The Azure-robed Man declared, “This star is named, Primordial Star!”
Primordial Star! Ye Chen paused, a faint resonance stirring in the depths of his memory, yet he couldn’t grasp what it was.
The Azure-robed Man’s voice grew ethereal, “The dawn of chaos, the beginning of the primordial era—that is Primordial Star. Three thousand Grand Daos, each leading to the ultimate. Primordial Star…” His voice became increasingly indistinct, and Ye Chen gradually lost the thread.
Moments later, Ye Chen snapped back to reality, his eyes flying open. His body was drenched in sweat.
His heart was filled with incomparable shock. He looked at Lu Xuan, “Master, this cultivation technique is absolutely heaven-defying!” Nine-star Emperor Tier is not its limit at all!
Lu Xuan nodded faintly. “The Bronze Ancient Palace is about to open. You can enter then and see if you can obtain some opportunities.”
Soon, Ye Chen returned to his room and began cultivating cross-legged. This cultivation technique was truly terrifying! The image of the Azure-robed Man in his mind left him shaken. He murmured, “Beyond this world of the Southern Wilds, is there an endless sea of stars?”
He once thought Great Emperors were the peak, then he believed Supreme was the limit. But clearly, above Supreme, there were likely even stronger beings! The Dao knows no bounds! At this thought, Ye Chen clenched his fists. “Master is likely already invincible across the starry sky, and after I attain Supreme, I too will tread the stars and forge my name, Ye Chen!”
Boom! Terrifying martial dao power surged around Ye Chen, brilliant divine radiance enveloping him. A heaven-reaching aura continuously pulsed as he began cultivating the Star-Plucking Hand.
Before long, Ye Chen was astonished to discover that the power of the Desolate Heaven Art could be integrated into the Star-Plucking Hand. Truly worthy of the Desolate Heaven Emperor’s legacy. Ye Chen gradually understood: the Desolate Heaven Art was not merely a specific technique, but a fundamental Dao itself.
Half a day later, Ye Chen’s Star-Plucking Hand had reached the Minor Accomplishment Stage. He couldn’t wait to find Wang Man to spar.
Wang Man burst into laughter, gripping his massive axe. “Hahahaha! Excellent! Let me test Young Master Ye’s strength!” Many Imperial Dragon Guards began to watch the match. With that, he suppressed his cultivation to the Profound Saint realm.
Ye Chen shook his head faintly. “No one in the Profound Saint realm is my opponent.”
Wang Man didn’t believe him.
Ye Chen smiled, manifesting his Martial Dao Furnace. Instantly, a heaven-reaching martial dao will flowed freely, brilliant golden light filling the heavens and earth. Ye Chen, clad in white robes, appeared like a Divine King, casually throwing a punch.
Boom! Wang Man couldn’t block it at all. He was sent flying directly, crashing heavily onto the ground. The many Imperial Dragon Guards were somewhat shocked. Truly worthy of Peak Master Lu’s disciple!
From atop a pavilion, Ji Fuyao cast a glance. Divine radiance flickered in her beautiful eyes, and a smile touched her lips. “Junior Brother Ye Chen’s combat prowess can probably contend with a Half-step Emperor.”
On the ground, Wang Man stabilized himself and suppressed his cultivation to the Saint King Realm. Ye Chen shook his head. “I want to challenge a Half-step Emperor!”
Wang Man hesitated for a moment, then raised his cultivation to the Half-step Emperor Realm, directly swinging a Quasi-Emperor Tier great axe towards Ye Chen. He held nothing back, unleashing a full strike!
The next instant, Ye Chen directly activated the Desolate Heaven Art. Suddenly, an irresistible Dao rhyme flowed around him, an overpowering aura of dominance, absolute supremacy, pouring out in all directions. The Martial Dao Furnace continuously rose and fell behind Ye Chen, an endless stream of spiritual energy pouring from his body, gradually evolving to its peak.
“Star-Plucking Hand!” Ye Chen swept his sleeve, exuding the aura of a supreme expert. A massive hand reached directly towards Wang Man.
Boom! The colossal palm print spanned the sky, blotting out the sun, almost covering a hundred-zhang radius. Intricate patterns were visible on the palm print, and heaven-reaching power surged upon it, as if capable of suppressing all enemies in the world.
Boom! The two terrifying attacks collided, shaking heaven and earth. Horrifying energy waves, like a tsunami, poured out in all directions.
Ye Chen was directly forced back several hundred zhang, but Wang Man was also pushed back several steps! Everyone was stunned.