Cultivation begins with planting techniques

Then they took the opportunity to get the token back...

Li Ye's eyes flickered slightly.

Even though the area around the former site of the Holy Star Sect is abnormal and the array restrictions are chaotic, even holding this elder's token is not very effective.

However, it can still serve as a means to manipulate the grand formation, and its effectiveness in Li Ye's hands is extraordinary.

He originally intended to use this as a deterrent until he successfully left the area before returning it, but he never expected that Xingchenzi would take the opportunity to demand it back now.

However, he did not refuse and simply handed back the token he was playing with.

Even without this item, he still has his own methods, so there's no need to be too fixated on it.

If Xingchenzi has ulterior motives, he can simply let this person know that it's just a token and won't serve as a shield!

Xingchenzi took the token and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although its use was limited, having this item back gave him a sense of home advantage and made him feel a little more at ease.

Under the watchful eyes of Li Ye and the other two, he did not hesitate.

As soon as he unleashed the token, the nascent soul energy within his body was once again ignited and propelled forward. The power of the surrounding stars converged and gradually distorted around the token, eventually connecting with the restrictions at the top of the tower in a short while.

Streams of light emanated from the tower, activating the array. This crucial array artifact began to respond to Xingchenzi's commands!
If Xingchenzi were so inclined, he could now do as Xingmo did before, mobilizing the surrounding array to attack Li Ye and the others.

Even now, without the interference of the Star Demon, with his current control over the tower, he can unleash even greater power than the Star Demon had previously mobilized!

That was at least a full-force attack from the late Nascent Soul stage or even the Divine Transformation stage. A single burst of that power would be enough to cause them a great loss!

However, this thought only flashed through Xingchenzi's mind before he suppressed it.

Meng Jingde and Bai Minghua were both exceptionally skilled, no less so than him.

Li Ye, on the other hand, was well-versed in a wide range of subjects and was proficient in everything. At such close range, the changes in the grand formation could not be hidden from him.

Once we make a move, we'll likely be met with a thunderous strike!
Xingchenzi would never do something so risky!

As soon as the thought was made up, the restrictions on the entire Star Tower pulsated, and the tower body began to rustle.

Amidst the glittering starlight, it slowly opened, revealing a crystal larger than a fist, with endless starlight flowing around it, a truly magnificent sight.

It contains the power of stars, as deep and vast as the ocean, yet it is completely condensed into a tangible substance.

Even though Li Ye and the others do not cultivate the Way of the Stars, the appearance of such spiritual objects still caused their magical power to surge, attracting them!

Xingchenzi's eyes were filled with fervor, revealing a strong desire for the first time.

However, this stone was completely bound by numerous restrictions, and even Xingchenzi could only pry it slightly, unable to completely dissolve it.

However, his expression became increasingly strained, and his face gradually turned pale.

"Fellow Daoist Li, this is all I can do. Please act quickly to break the restriction surrounding the meteorite crystal and forcibly extract it, otherwise all our efforts will be in vain!"

This restriction is supported by meteorite crystals, and its stability is beyond imagination. Unless a Nascent Soul cultivator intervenes, it is impossible for them to break it by brute force alone.

The only hope is that Li Ye's mastery of array formations can disrupt them, allowing for a forceful takeover!

"it is good!"

Li Ye agreed, his eyes turning silver-purple, and with a flick of his wrist, several leaf-shaped jade talismans at his waist were immediately activated.

The azure-silver light flickered, causing the void to tremble, and then it landed directly on the several restricted areas revealed at the top of the tower.

Suddenly, a bright silver light shone, causing the seemingly stable core array to show some disturbance and reveal its flaws.

He used several barrier-breaking talismans right off the bat?
Meng and Bai raised an eyebrow, somewhat astonished by Li Ye's audacity. Even with their combined resources, a fourth-tier barrier-breaking talisman was extremely precious, and their stockpile was actually limited; they certainly couldn't afford to use it in this way.

Xingchenzi's eyes widened in disbelief.

For the Ancient Huan Realm, the materials for refining fourth-order talismans are extremely rare. Before they came into contact with the human world, the inventory of a single realm might not even exceed two hands!

But Li Ye used almost all of his abilities in one move!
But... as arrogant as it may be, is it really useful?
Li Ye was focused, with the golden turtle shell beside him already waiting.

Originally, a fourth-order barrier-breaking talisman was no longer effective against a fifth-order grand formation.

However, this direct attack on the loopholes in its operation, coupled with the simultaneous activation of multiple channels, was successful, causing the core of what should have been the most stable formation to shake.

The restrictions were disrupted, and all the restrictions in the Star Tower malfunctioned, causing the protective array linked to the meteorite crystal to plummet.

In an instant, a flash of golden light struck straight into the starlight.

Immediately, the fist-sized meteorite crystal disappeared, and the entire Star Tower began to stop. This turmoil, centered on it, quickly spread in all directions.

In the vast former site of the Holy Star Sect, the once stable yet chaotic array was now in disarray.

They may either come to a standstill and dissipate, or, freed from constraints, erupt into rebellion.

This vast region already possesses a vast accumulation of stellar power, and the sudden outburst of some of the array restrictions has immediately stimulated this accumulated power.

Countless stars twinkled in the sky, sometimes bursting forth in all directions, sometimes falling like rain of meteors.

The boundless Yin energy that was originally suppressed by the Star Tower within the ravine was thus freed and surged straight up from this abyss-like ravine.

The cold, eerie aura mingled with the decaying spiritual energy of this world, as if it were about to corrode all living beings it touched, turning them into lifeless things.

The power of the stars erupted from the sky, and yin energy surged upwards from below.

"not good!"

Even Li Ye and his three companions were shocked and, unable to contain their joy at obtaining the meteorite crystal, immediately fled!

This time, all the true trump cards were used, and the escape light, which had the momentum to travel thousands of miles in an instant, was even more powerful than before!

In the blink of an eye, they all retreated!
………………

Outside the Star Teleportation Array.

Li Ye and his companions watched as the starlight shattered, and yin energy rose from the earth. The two clashed violently, constantly erupting and colliding, their expressions varying.
"It seems this teleportation point can't be kept..."

Xingchenzi's lips twitched slightly.

This development was truly beyond his expectations.

However, if the plan goes smoothly, there will be no reason for him and the Holy Star Sect to stay in the Ancient Huan Realm. The complete collapse of the sect's old site may not be a bad thing.

As the thought crossed his mind, he heard Li Ye chuckle softly beside him.
"This mission was a close call, but we have accomplished our goal... Fellow Daoists, may we exchange our spoils as previously agreed?"

He flipped his hands, one holding the meteorite crystal and the starfire that was the inheritance of the Earth Immortal Technique, and looked at the other three.

He alone possessed two spoils of war, and this time he again took the initiative to propose a division, which was naturally met with immediate agreement.

Meng Jingde and Xingchenzi did not hesitate and took out their Xingying as well.

Upon seeing these four treasures, the four men's eyes immediately burned with fervor. (End of Chapter)