Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 856 Star Sea Map, Nascent Soul Level 8 (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"The former chief elder of the 'Scripture Pavilion,' Daoist Xuanjian, has been promoted to Supreme Elder."

An elderly man with white hair and beard, exuding profound wisdom, nodded slightly. He had guarded the library for over a thousand years, and it was time to hand it over to the younger generation.

"Promoted, the true disciple Wen Yuan is appointed as the new chief elder of the 'Scripture Pavilion,' responsible for organizing, collecting, and lending the classics, and safeguarding the foundation of the sect's inheritance."

Wen Yuan, a disciple renowned for his extensive knowledge and prodigious memory, trembled slightly upon hearing this and bowed deeply with utmost solemnity: "Wen Yuan will certainly fulfill his duties diligently, protect our Daoist scriptures, and pass on the torch!"

Next up are the sect's important armed forces: the four guardian armies.

"Former Deputy Hall Master of the Azure Dragon Hall, Mu Changqing, Danyangzi, and Madam Qingluo have been promoted to Supreme Elders."

"Xiao Zhan, a true disciple, is promoted to the new head of the Azure Dragon Hall and will command the Azure Dragon Dao Soldiers!"

"Xiao Zhan obeys!"

A young man exuding a fierce aura suddenly stood up, his voice booming like a bell: "I will surely use the might of the Azure Dragon to intimidate the villains!"

"The former leaders of the White Tiger Hall, Tie Xin, Chi Lian'er, and Mo Xuan, have been promoted to Supreme Elders."

"Promoted! True disciple Fu Chao is hereby appointed as the new head of the 'White Tiger Hall,' in charge of the White Tiger Dao Soldiers!"

At this moment, Fu Chao's face was cold and his eyes were sharp. He stood up, clasped his hands, and exuded a chilling killing intent: "White Tiger Claws, fight for the sect!"

Looking at his old friend, Li Yunjing nodded secretly.

After years of experience, Fu Chao is no longer the spoiled brat he once was, but has truly developed the indomitable spirit of a soldier!
"The former head of the 'Vermilion Bird Hall,' Master Li Huo, Yan Lie, has been promoted to Supreme Elder."

"Promoted, Zhu Yan, a true disciple, is appointed as the new hall master of the 'Vermilion Bird Hall' and will be in charge of the Vermilion Bird Dao Soldiers!"

A woman dressed in fiery red, with a heroic air, stood up and declared in a clear voice: "Zhu Yan is here! The Vermilion Bird's fire will forever protect our mountain gate!"

"Ok!"

Li Yunjing nodded. This woman was no ordinary person; she was the successor of the ancestor, the Divine Phoenix True Monarch, and also a master of the demon race.

However, there's nothing to worry about. Zhu Yan grew up in the sect since childhood, and in terms of loyalty, he far surpasses most of the disciples.

"The former head of the Xuanwu Hall, Xuanming Zhenren, has been promoted to Supreme Elder."

"Promoted! True disciple Ying Qianqian is hereby appointed as the new head of the 'Xuanwu Hall,' in charge of the Xuanwu Dao soldiers!"

"This disciple will surely forge the Xuanwu Shield to protect the peace of our Dao Sect!"

Ying Qianqian was taken aback, but quickly realized what she meant. Her clear voice carried a firm promise.

"Ok!"

Li Yunjing nodded again.

Ying Qianqian is a descendant of a senior elder of the sect, holding a very high position. In addition, she has been serving in the "Xuanwu Army" and has made many contributions.

That's how she was promoted to head of the hall.

Of course, the positions of these four hall masters are basically temporary.

If one day he were to pass on his position, he would surely select a new deputy sect leader, just as he had done in the past, to serve in the four guardian armies and control the military power of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect".

……

After a full day, the appointments for each of the seventy-two peaks and their respective halls were finally completed.

This series of appointments, like waves, impacted the minds of everyone present.

The authority over important peaks, halls, and even the protective forces of the sect has been transferred from the older generation to the younger generation.

Under Li Yunjing's leadership, the core of power in the entire "Shenxiao Dao Sect" underwent a smooth and thorough transition between the old and new generations.

Inside the main hall, the newly appointed peak masters and hall masters all looked excited, yet also carried a heavy sense of responsibility.

The elders who have retired to the background mostly have peaceful expressions, with expectation and relief in their eyes.

They witnessed the sect's glory and are now happy to see fresh blood leading the sect to a new future.

"With power in hand, we bear responsibility on our shoulders."

Looking at the newly revitalized core members below the stage, Li Yunjing concluded, "I hope that all of you new members will not forget your original aspirations, work diligently, prioritize the interests of the sect, and put the well-being of your disciples first."

"I also hope that all the Supreme Elders will focus on their cultivation. You are the foundation of the sect and the cornerstone of our 'Shenxiao Dao Sect'."

His voice turned stern, carrying an undeniable air of authority: "From this day forward, the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' enters a new era."

"May everyone work together with one heart and one mind, striving forward together, so that our sect's illustrious name may resound throughout the heavens and shine brightly across the stars!"

"I will obey the sect leader's decree!"

"Let us work together with one heart and one mind, and strive for progress!"

"Its might shakes the heavens and its light shines upon the starry sea!"

Everyone, regardless of whether they were new or old, responded in unison, their voices converging and soaring into the sky, as if to lift the dome of the main hall.

This power transfer, which would determine the fate of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" for hundreds or even thousands of years to come, was successfully completed under Li Yunjing's absolute authority and far-sighted planning.

A new era of "Shenxiao Dao Sect," younger, more dynamic, and entirely revolving around Li Yunjing's will, has officially begun.

The wave of reforms to the sect's power structure naturally affected those closest to Li Yunjing.

Li Yunjing's Daoist partners were already exceptionally capable, and in this transformation, they each took on even more important responsibilities.

Lu Ruoxi is gentle yet resilient, and possesses profound cultivation. She enjoys high prestige among the female disciples, making her the popular choice to lead "Jade Maiden Peak".

Yu Yunyi, as one of Li Yunjing's earliest Daoist partners, possessed profound cultivation and was calm and composed in her dealings with others.

She was entrusted with the important task of managing the core area of ​​"Shenxiao Peak" and "Shenxiao Cloud Palace".

This place is not only a symbol of the sect, but also one of the core hubs of the sect's protective formation, and an important venue for receiving distinguished guests from all sides.

With Yu Yunyi stationed here, coordinating all parties, she was essentially Li Yunjing's deputy in the sect's internal affairs. Her presence ensured the smooth and efficient operation of "Shenxiao Peak" and even the entire core area of ​​the sect.

Zhao Qi is lively and unrestrained, dislikes excessive constraints, but has a talent for business management.

Li Yunjing then entrusted her with the full management of "Qiwu Mountain Villa".

This mountain resort is located in the "Seven Star Peak" area, with stunning scenery and a vibrant spiritual atmosphere.

Zhao Qi lives there, so Li Yunjing doesn't need to worry about her safety or her cultivation.

Meanwhile, Liu Ruyan, Xing'er, and Yue'er devoted all their energy to the expansion of the "Star and Moon Trading Company".

Thanks to Li Yunjing and the prestigious reputation of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," as well as their shrewd business acumen and Liu Ruyan's business background stemming from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," the "Star Moon Trading Company" has achieved an astonishing growth rate.

In just a few decades, its shops and branches have spread like a spider web across the entire "Southern Continent," covering not only all human dynasties and cultivation kingdoms, but also extending its reach into some demon territories and other alien spheres of influence.

The merchants' business covers a wide variety of items, from the most basic pills, talismans, and materials to high-level cultivation techniques, magic weapons, secret realm information, and even organizing large-scale auctions and providing cross-continental teleportation services, almost everything is included.

With its reputation for genuine goods and honest dealings, as well as its vast and efficient logistics network, "Star Moon Trading Company" has firmly established itself as the "Number One Trading Company in the Southern Continent." Every year, it supplies Li Yunjing and "Shenxiao Dao Sect" with massive amounts of cultivation resources and wealth, becoming an indispensable economic lifeline and intelligence source for the sect.

As a result, Liu Ruyan and her two daughters earned the reputation of "Three Beauties of Star and Moon" in the business world, and their fame spread far and wide.

Thus, Li Yunjing had a capable wife by his side to help him with domestic affairs, diplomacy, economy, and military matters.

Lü Ruoxi is in charge of Yifeng's education and is the core hub of Yunyi Town. Zhao Qi manages the affairs of the mountain villa, while Liu Ruyan and others control the economic network.

Time flies, and fifty years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Under the new power structure, the "Shenxiao Daozong" is operating smoothly and is showing unprecedented vitality.

The younger generation of peak masters and hall masters have fully fulfilled their respective responsibilities and managed the sect's affairs in an orderly manner.

The entire sect's atmosphere was renewed, and the disciples became more diligent in their cultivation, with various innovations and explorations emerging one after another.

Not only the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", but the entire cultivation world of "Tianlan Star" seems to have entered a relatively peaceful and prosperous period.

With frequent exchanges and reduced friction within the alliance framework, major forces are focusing more on internal development and succession.

As the older generation of powerful figures gradually faded into the background, young talents began to emerge in various fields and take on important responsibilities.

This is a golden age that builds on the past and paves the way for the future, accumulating strength.

During those fifty years, Li Yunjing almost never appeared in public.

He entrusted all the sect's mundane affairs to Yu Yunyi for coordination, with each hall and peak making its own decisions. Only matters concerning the sect's foundation or major alliances would be summarized by Yu Yunyi and sent to the depths of his secluded "Shenxiao Cloud Palace".

In the heart of the Cloud Palace, in a quiet room shrouded by countless restrictions.

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged, his aura as deep as the sea, yet extremely restrained.

Over the past fifty years, he has not simply been improving his magical power, but has been conducting a vast and systematic "sorting of the Dao and its laws".

He re-examined and deduced the many astonishing inheritances he possessed, one by one, until he reached a perfect and flawless state at the Nascent Soul stage.

The Nine Heavens Responding Thunder Scripture wields the power of thunder and lightning, and carries out punishments on behalf of Heaven.

At this moment, with a slight thought, countless miniature thunder realms seemed to appear and disappear in the quiet room, with purple lightning and blue light intertwining, evolving into many true meanings of thunder such as birth, death, creation, and punishment, all in perfect harmony.

"The Way of Sacrifice" and "The Way of Death" represent life and death, sacrifice and ending.

The two intertwined within his primordial spirit, forming a mysterious balance that allowed him to delve deeper into cause and effect, destiny, and reincarnation, yet without becoming attached to either extreme.

The "Heavenly Poison Scripture" states that poison can harm people, but it can also save them, and it can even temper the body and refine the spirit.

He incorporated the Dao of Poison into his own magical power cycle, making his true essence possess both unpredictable toxicity and the vitality of Nirvana, making it both strange and powerful.

The Yin-Yang Harmony Classic is the foundation for harmonizing all things.

The Yin and Yang energies rotate within his body like a Tai Chi symbol, perfectly governing seemingly conflicting forces such as thunder, death, and poison, allowing them to coexist harmoniously and even promote each other.

The "Starfall Secret Manual" allows one to draw upon the power of stars to temper the body and refine the soul. At this moment, the acupoints around his body seem to have transformed into miniature stars, faintly resonating with the distant starry sea. With every move he makes, he can draw upon abundant star power.

The "Mysterious Yin True Explanation," the "Four Symbols True Scripture," and the fifth-order "Dragon Emperor Scripture" correspond to the Taiyin, Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and True Dragon Path, respectively. He integrated them, enriching the breadth and depth of his own Taoist practices.

The "Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs True Scripture" involves the secrets of the soul and the netherworld, allowing him to reach an unbelievable level of understanding of the essence of the soul and the power of reincarnation.

These top-tier inheritances, any one of which would cause a bloodbath if leaked out, were somehow pushed to their theoretical limits by Li Yunjing within the Nascent Soul stage, thanks to his exceptional comprehension and profound foundation.

His magical power did not surge, but its purity, control, and understanding and application of the laws of heaven and earth had already exceeded the scope that ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators could comprehend.

Now, without relying on those immortal artifacts, Li Yunjing can fight high-level True Monarchs head-on!

If you add the immortal artifacts, there are no more than five people on the entire "Tianlan Star" who can face him head-on without being at a disadvantage!
On this day, the myriad strange phenomena in the quiet room gradually subsided, finally returning to calm.

Li Yunjing slowly opened his eyes, and a fleeting image of starry sky disappearing and all paths returning to one flashed in his eyes.

"The path to Nascent Soul has come to an end."

He murmured to himself, his tone calm and even.

After fifty years of dedicated cultivation, he honed his foundation in Taoism to an indestructible and flawless state.

The path ahead is clear: to break through to the Nascent Soul realm!

However, reaching the Nascent Soul realm is another huge leap in the level of life, requiring an opportunity, accumulation, and even more so, overcoming the terrifying Nascent Soul tribulation.

The prerequisite for all of this is to cultivate one's magical power to perfection and reach the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm!

Now that there is no longer a need to improve one's cultivation level, and one only needs to pursue the perfection of magical power, this is much easier for Li Yunjing.

Of course, relying solely on rare and precious natural materials is unrealistic.

Because high-level natural treasures are extremely rare in the cultivation world, unlike first-tier, second-tier, or even third-tier treasures which are abundant in spiritual fields.

These all require a stroke of luck to obtain.

So we see hope for a successful path, but it will still take time to hone our foundation and enhance our magical power.

"It's time to go out and seek opportunities to improve my magical power."

He stood up and took a step, already outside the "Divine Cloud Palace".

Yu Yunyi seemed to sense something and had been waiting there for some time.

"Husband, have you emerged from the pass?"

She looked at Li Yunjing, whose temperament had become increasingly profound, as if he had merged with heaven and earth, and her beautiful eyes sparkled with admiration.

"Ah."

Li Yunjing nodded slightly. "Has anything happened in the sect recently?"

"everything is fine."

Yu Yunyi smiled and said, "All parties are at peace, and the alliance is operating smoothly."

"The tentacles of the 'Star Moon Trading Company' have begun to extend to the neighboring 'Luofu Continent'."

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing's eyes revealed a look of satisfaction.

With internal stability, a promising successor, and a peaceful external environment, this was the perfect opportunity for him to seek out rare and precious treasures in preparation for his breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage.

"I need to travel around and seek an opportunity to become a deity."

Li Yunjing said, "The affairs of the sect shall still be decided jointly by you and the elders."

Yu Yunyi knew the difficulty and importance of the Nascent Soul realm, and solemnly said, "Husband, go ahead with peace of mind. The sect will take care of us."

Li Yunjing nodded, said no more, and his figure gradually faded away, as if merging into the void and disappearing.

Instead of directly using divination techniques, he chose to travel.

You might revisit familiar places and reflect on the passage of time; or venture into the wilderness to experience the power of nature; or become an ordinary person and witness the myriad aspects of life...

He wanted to learn from heaven and earth, and take all things as his mirror, to reflect on his journey, and to seek out that glimmer of inspiration in the darkness, in order to make final preparations for the impending tribulation of becoming a god.

After leaving the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", Li Yunjing did not ride the escape light, nor did he tear through the void. Instead, like an ordinary traveler, he concealed all the spiritual pressure around him and walked step by step among the mountains and rivers.

He first returned to the small border town where he had lived in his childhood.

The town remains ordinary, but the old neighbors are long gone, and the familiar scenes are covered with the dust of time.

He stood in front of the dilapidated old house for a long time, feeling neither sorrow nor joy, only a faint sense of the passage of time and the changing of lives.

Here, the power within him, originating from the Way of Sacrifice and the Way of Death, seemed to have settled even more, resonating with the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death in the mortal world.

He then ventured deep into the primeval forests of the Southern Wilderness, a place teeming with monsters and plagued by miasma, a place where mortals had vanished.

He fought ferocious beasts with his bare hands, collected rare poisonous herbs, tempered himself with the methods of the "Heavenly Poison Scripture," and integrated the powerful qi and blood of the "Dragon Emperor Scripture" into his limbs and bones.

In the harsh and untamed environment, his use of power became more pure and direct. The Yin and Yang energies within his body circulated, transforming all the malevolent energy and toxins he acquired from killing into resources for refining his magical power.

He also once disguised himself as a wandering doctor, traveling between mortal dynasties to heal the sick and save lives.

He uses his exquisite medical skills to cure difficult and complicated diseases, and also uses the soul-soothing methods in "The True Explanation of the Mysterious Yin" to comfort the dead, and understand the joys, sorrows, loves and hates of mortals.

The mortal world is a vast and complex place, a training ground for spiritual practice. It allows his spiritual heart to find a balance between extreme power and ordinary warmth, becoming increasingly harmonious and clear.

After traveling for decades, when he was three hundred years old, his footprints covered most of the "Southern Continent," and he even secretly traveled to the "Luofu Continent" through the channels of the "Star Moon Merchant Guild."

He did not deliberately seek any earth-shattering opportunities, but in the process, his perception of the laws of heaven and earth became clearer and clearer, and his internal magic power became more and more refined and profound without him realizing it, and he was already approaching the peak of the seventh level of the Nascent Soul Realm.

On this day, he traveled to the far west of the "Luofu Continent," to an ancient region known as the "Fallen Star Wasteland." According to legend, in ancient times, a star fell from the sky here, making the spiritual energy here unusual, but also full of unstable spatial rifts and various strange phenomena.

As he strolled through the wasteland, sensing the chaotic yet strangely rhythmic power of the world, his mind trembled slightly. The dormant "Meteorite Token" began to emit a faint light, conveying a subtle sense of attraction.

"Ok?"

"I've had this token for over two hundred years without any unusual occurrence. Why is it acting strangely today?"

"Could this place hold the true secret of the 'Meteorite Token'?"

A thought struck Li Yunjing, and he followed the clue he had sensed.

After passing through a distorted stone forest and a hidden spatial ripple, a valley hidden in folded space suddenly appeared before us.

In the center of the valley, there is a small pool, no more than ten feet square, with crystal-clear water, but no source in sight.

Above the pool, three strange stones, each the size of a pigeon egg, with a chaotic color and countless tiny pores on their surface, floated slowly, emitting extremely pure spiritual energy of heaven and earth, far surpassing that of top-grade spirit stones, and even faintly carrying the aura of the origin of stars.

"Star Core?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes.

This item is formed from the purest primordial power of a star after its destruction. It contains not only a vast amount of spiritual energy but also a trace of the laws of the stars. It is an unparalleled treasure for cultivators who practice star-attribute techniques or need a massive amount of spiritual energy to break through bottlenecks.

Judging from its shape and aura, it was conceived from the extraterrestrial star that fell here, and took shape over countless years.

Such treasures are extremely difficult to find without the assistance of a supreme treasure like the "Meteorite Token," and would be impossible to locate using ordinary methods of divination.

Without hesitation, Li Yunjing reached out and gestured, and the three "Star Origin Cores" floated lightly into his hand.

The touch was warm and smooth, and the vast stellar spiritual energy instantly surged into his limbs and bones, causing the magical barrier that had been stagnant for so long to loosen slightly.

"With the help of this item, the perfection of magical power will be just around the corner."

Li Yunjing made up his mind and put away this unexpected joy.

He did not leave the secluded valley immediately, but sat cross-legged by the pool and took out a "Star Source Core" and placed it in his palm.

Li Yunjing focused his mind on refining the abundant and pure stellar spiritual energy within the "Star Source Core".

The Starfall Secret Manual was operating wildly, and the 365 major acupoints around his body seemed to transform into 365 tiny star vortexes, greedily absorbing the primordial power originating from beyond the heavens.

The power of the stars is different from ordinary spiritual energy of heaven and earth. It is purer and more vast, carrying a cold and ancient will, cleansing his meridians, tempering his muscles and flesh, and deeply integrating into his magic power and soul.

As the refining process continued, a sudden change occurred!

That pure stellar power not only filled his magical power, but also seemed to touch some dormant power hidden deep within his body.

The 365 acupoints that were lit up began to resonate and connect in a mysterious way, faintly forming a celestial map of the body!
A vast, ancient aura, seemingly originating from the depths of the primordial starry sea, slowly awakened within Li Yunjing's body.

"jingle……"

His bones faintly emitted a clear, jade-like sound, and his blood seemed to flow with the sound of a surging galaxy.

This is the latent divine essence, which has been further stimulated under the nourishment of the vast power of the stars!
At the same time, the "Meteorite Token," which had been dormant for a long time, finally underwent an unprecedented change after feeling the infusion of such pure and homologous stellar power!
"Buzz!"

The "Meteorite Token" trembled violently, bursting out with dazzling starlight, and flew out of Li Yunjing's sea of ​​consciousness on its own, hovering above his head.

The ancient patterns on the token's surface seemed to come alive, with countless starlight runes flowing and combining, ultimately projecting a huge, complex, and extremely precise three-dimensional star map!
This star map is not static, but slowly rotating, marking countless stars, nebulae, and even some incomprehensible cosmic perils and spacetime nodes.

Its vastness far exceeded Li Yunjing's understanding of the star region where "Tianlan Star" was located!

At the center of the star chart is a swirling mark radiating a soft glow, next to which are three large characters in ancient astrological script: "Palace of Stars"!
When Li Yunjing's divine sense touched the vortex mark, a massive flow of information instantly flooded into his mind:
This "Meteorite Token" is no ordinary token or magic weapon, but one of the core inheritance keys of the ancient super power "Star Palace"!

"The Palace of Stars" was once a colossal entity that spanned multiple star regions and was revered for its mastery of the Great Dao of Stars. Its sphere of influence far exceeded that of the current "Tianlan Star" Alliance.

However, as the saying goes, "when things reach their peak, they decline," and for reasons unknown, this great power perished in the distant past.

On the eve of its destruction, the last master of the "Star Palace" used great supernatural powers to disperse and seal the sect's most important secret inheritance in different corners of the myriad worlds, and refined several "Meteorite Tokens" as keys to unlock the secrets, scattering them to await those with the right fate.

The one in Li Yunjing's hand is one of them!

This star map clearly points to one of the secret, sealed places, a mysterious spatial node containing an ancient star called "Heavenly Emperor Star"!

The information stream also contains some fragmented records about "Hall of Stars".

Its palace-guarding technique, "Zhou Tian Xing Chen Jue," can draw upon the power of the stars in the heavens. When cultivated to its ultimate level, one can transform one's body into a sea of ​​stars and control all the stars. Its many inheritances, such as weapon crafting, formations, and elixirs, are all closely related to the Great Dao of the Stars and are infinitely mysterious.

Li Yunjing slowly opened his eyes, the shock in them lingering for a long time.

He looked down at the "Star Core" in his hand, which had shrunk by nearly half, and then at the vast star map slowly rotating above his head, his heart filled with turbulent emotions.

He originally only wanted to use the "Star Core" here to enhance his magic power and prepare for breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, but he never expected that he would accidentally trigger the shocking secret hidden in the "Meteorite Token"!
The secret treasure passed down by an ancient superpower!

The opportunity he encountered was probably far greater than all his previous fortuitous encounters combined!

"The Palace of Stars...The Ancient Star of the Heavenly Emperor..."

Li Yunjing murmured to himself, his gaze becoming incredibly profound.

His cultivation level has now reached the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, making him one of the top cultivators on "Tianlan Star".

But if he wants to pursue that elusive path of immortality, and even to deal with the calamities that may appear in the future, which even a force like the "Star Palace" cannot withstand, he needs greater power and a more profound inheritance.

The secrets of this "Palace of Stars" are undoubtedly a shortcut to a higher level, but also a great temptation and challenge.

Not to mention how distant the "Ancient Star of the Heavenly Emperor" is located, the journey must be full of unknown dangers.

The secret treasure itself, given that it was sealed and hidden so solemnly by the "Palace of Stars," must be far from easy to find, and must contain many trials and restrictions.

"It seems that the realm of Nascent Soul is not the end, but a new beginning."

Li Yunjing suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and his eyes regained their firmness and calmness.

He composed himself, deeply imprinting the star map mark above his head into the depths of his soul, and then waved his hand to retrieve the "Meteorite Token".

The most urgent task remains to enhance our strength.

Without the necessary strength, embarking on a journey through the stars would take far too long, and even if one encountered a treasure, they might not have the ability to unlock it.

The treasure in the "Palace of Stars" is particularly remarkable, and the dangers within it are self-evident.

Li Yunjing decided to break through to the Nascent Soul realm before entering the Star Sea to explore this secret!
Moreover, there is another reason: Qi Zhenjun of the Shenxiao Dao Sect has passed away, leaving only three Zhenjuns in the sect, all of whom are young and have low cultivation levels.

Once he leaves, the sect will be without a pillar, and the status of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" within the "Tianlan Alliance" may not be able to be maintained!
It's not impossible to travel to other star systems, even if it takes hundreds or thousands of years!

Over such a long period of time, without his suppression of destiny, Li Yunjing simply did not believe that other forces would not be tempted to bring down the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

After making his decision, Li Yunjing closed his eyes again and focused more intently on refining the "Star Source Core" to consolidate the power that had increased due to the activation of his divine body's potential. At the same time, he began to consciously comprehend the "Starfall Secret Manual" and the trace of the "Star Palace" Daoist charm revealed in the star map.

This time, he secluded himself in the valley for much longer than he had expected.

Spring goes and autumn comes, flowers bloom and wither, and in the blink of an eye, thirty years have passed.

The valley remained tranquil, and the Taoist priest by the pool seemed to have turned into a stone statue. Only the increasingly profound and vast star power surrounding him indicated that he was undergoing a profound transformation.

On this day, the last "Star Origin Core" turned to dust in his palm.

All 365 acupoints on Li Yunjing's body lit up simultaneously, like the stars shining in the sky. A powerful aura far exceeding that of the Nascent Soul stage soared into the sky, but it was firmly sealed inside by the natural restrictions of the valley and the formation he himself had set up.

He slowly opened his eyes, and a strange vision of billions of stars being born and dying flashed in his eyes.

Nascent Soul Realm, Eighth Heaven!
Its magical power is as vast as the sea and as pure as fine silk.

The potential of the divine body was further developed, and both physical strength and spiritual power underwent a qualitative leap.

His understanding of the Great Dao of Stars reached a whole new level thanks to the Daoist principles contained in the "Star Origin Core" and the "Meteorite Token".

Li Yunjing: Head of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", owner of the "Xingyue Trading Company", and permanent director of the "Tianlan Alliance"

[Cultivation Level: Early Stage of the Eighth Level of the Nascent Soul Realm]

[Spiritual Roots: High-Grade Heavenly Five Elements Spiritual Root, Peak Heavenly Thunder Spiritual Root]

[Divine Body: Chaotic Thunder Body (Eighth Level of Nascent Soul)]

[Divine Sense: Spiritual Manifestation (Radiating over 1200 li) Comparable to the Eighth Level of the Nascent Soul Realm]

[Magic Power: All the power of various laws is above the Nascent Soul stage, among which the power of thunder is almost comparable to the ninth level of the Nascent Soul stage]

[Spirit Stones: 5900 Top-Grade Spirit Stones]

[Medicinal Pills: 9 "Ten Thousand Poisons Life-Snatching Pills", 3 "Nine Heavens Thunder Essence Pills", 3 "Mysterious Essence Gathering Spirit Pills", 8 "Nine-Turn Mysterious Yin Pills"]

[Talismans: 5 Exorcism Talismans, 5 Protection Talismans, 2 Escape Talismans, 5 Five Elements Divine Thunder Talismans, 28 Six Ding Six Jia Talismans, Tier 4 Top-Grade Jade Brush and Mountain and River Grinding Stone, 1 Substitute Death Talisman]

[Formations: Fourth-tier top-grade "Immortal Cloud Misty Array", Quasi-Immortal Array "Nine Heavens Cloud Movement Wind and Thunder Array", "Six Ding Six Jia Twelve Star Palace Grand Array", "Seven Star Dao Canon", Immortal Array "Nine Heavens Demon-Controlling Immortal Array"]

[Magic Items: Tier 4 Supreme "Yin Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword", "Swift Wind Boots", "Five Dragon Wheels", "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal", "Myriad Paths Glazed Furnace"; Tier 5 High-grade "Yin Yang Treasure Mirror", Tier 5 Mid-grade "Purple Gold Gourd", Tier 5 Low-grade "Myriad Manifestations Lotus Lamp", Mysterious Thunder Origin "Thunder Divine Mace", Tier 5 Supreme "Bronze Ancient Bell", Tier 4 Supreme "Sky Patrol Ship", Ancient Immortal Artifact "Black Tortoise Shell", "Starry Sky Robe" Quasi-Immortal Artifact, Immortal Artifact "Ten Thousand Demon Tower", Immortal Artifact "Divine Firmament Thunder Seal", Demonic Artifact "Nine Nether Soul Devouring Spear"]

[Cultivation Techniques: Nine Heavens Responding Thunder Scripture, Way of Sacrifice, Way of Death, Heavenly Poison Scripture, Fifth-Order Yin-Yang Harmony Scripture, Starfall Secret Manual, Profound Yin True Explanation, Four Symbols True Scripture, Fifth-Order Dragon Emperor Scripture, Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs True Scripture]

[Spells: Yin-Yang Five Elements Divine Fist, Thunder Tribulation Divine Fist, Great Zhou Tian Star Technique, Three Heads and Six Arms Great Divine Power, Samadhi True Fire, "Creation Divine Eye"]

Materials: "Fountain of Life", Fragment of the Three Lives Stone, Source of All Demons

[Puppets: 4 low-grade Tier 4 "Puppet Mechanical Beasts"]

[Tokens: Divine Firmament Token, Meteor Token]

[Secondary Positions: Peak Fourth-Tier Talisman Crafting Master, Peak Fourth-Tier Array Formation Master, Peak Fourth-Tier Weapon Forging Master, Peak Fourth-Tier Puppet Master, Peak Fourth-Tier Alchemy Master, Peak Fourth-Tier Celestial Secrets Master]

[Industries: Zixiao Cloud Palace, Qiwu Mountain Villa, Chaos Palace, Xingyue Trading Company]

[Spirit Beast: Little Yellow Peregrine Falcon (Seventh Level of Golden Core Realm)]

[Spiritual Plants: Blood Bodhi Tree, Five-Colored Flower]

As Li Yunjing felt the immense magical power surging within him like a galaxy, as solid as a tangible substance, an unprecedented sense of power welled up within him.

He is at the eighth level of the Nascent Soul stage, just one step away from the Great Perfection. His true combat strength, thanks to his many hidden strengths, is already enough to make him stand out from the vast majority of the Nascent Soul True Monarchs on "Tianlan Star".

He examined himself again, carefully taking stock of all the resources, magical treasures, and elixirs he possessed.

Whether it's the immortal artifacts "Divine Firmament Thunder Seal" and "Ten Thousand Demon Tower" that combine offense and defense, the remaining Daoist charm of the "Star Origin Core" that aids cultivation, or the talismans and pills that can save lives in critical moments, all of these fill him with confidence for the upcoming trials.

"It's time to go and take a look at the 'Canglan Continent'."

Li Yunjing turned his gaze northward.

The headquarters of the "Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves," on that vaster and more ancient continent, must hold more opportunities and allow him to better understand the most important opponent in this alliance.

He didn't directly tear through space to travel, as that would be too ostentatious and would diminish the significance of the experience.

With a flicker of his body, he transformed into a faint breeze, silently leaving the hidden valley and flying unhurriedly towards the "Canglan Continent".

Months later, Li Yunjing crossed the boundless sea and set foot on the land of the "Canglan Continent".

Unlike the "Southern Heaven Continent," the "Canglan Continent" is not dominated by numerous dynasties. Instead, it is dominated by the "Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens" and their affiliated sects and families, forming a more closely-knit alliance of cultivators.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth here seems to carry an ancient and orderly rhythm.

He concealed his aura, blending into the crowd like an ordinary Golden Core stage cultivator, and first arrived at a giant city called "Wanghai".

This city is adjacent to the largest seaport of the "Canglan Continent," a bustling commercial hub where all sorts of people gather, making it a good place to gather information.

On the top floor of "Tingchao Pavilion," the largest restaurant in the city, Li Yunjing ordered a pot of spiritual tea and several special spiritual dishes. He seemed to be leisurely savoring them, but in reality, his divine sense had already spread out like mercury, capturing all kinds of information inside and outside the restaurant and in the streets and alleys.

"...Have you heard?"

"The area around 'Wanku Mountain' has been quite turbulent lately. It's said that a rare treasure has been born, attracting many cultivators to investigate, resulting in heavy casualties!"

"It's more than just a rare treasure!"

"My third uncle's sworn brother's partner's nephew works as an outer sect steward at 'Biyou Cave Heaven.' According to him, it may be the place where an ancient demonic cultivator passed away. It is heavily restricted and extremely dangerous!"

"The place where a demonic cultivator died?"

"No wonder the 'Heavenly Demon Sect' also made a move upon hearing the news..."

"Not only that, but both 'Jade Void Grotto Heaven' and 'Jade Light Grotto Heaven' have sent their core disciples. It's even said that the newly promoted 'Jade Light Immortal Body' Feng Qiwu might go!"

"Wow, this is going to be interesting!"

"Should we try our luck too?"

"Come on! With our cultivation levels, we'd just be cannon fodder for those restrictions or disciples of major sects!"

……

The chatter of several cultivators at the next table reached Li Yunjing's ears clearly.

"Wanku Mountain?"

"The place where an ancient demonic cultivator passed away?"

Li Yunjing's heart stirred slightly.

He wasn't particularly interested in so-called rare treasures, but the legacy of ancient demonic cultivators might be beneficial to his "Source of Ten Thousand Demons" or "Tower of Ten Thousand Demons".

Moreover, the gathering of young talents from various factions provides a good opportunity to observe the quality of the current generation of top figures in the "Canglan Continent".

Now that he has the idea of ​​leaving "Tianlan Star", he naturally needs to assess the strength of all parties and see if "Shenxiao Dao Sect" can maintain its current foundation after leaving him!

This is fundamental!

If the foundation of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is damaged, his journey to the "Heavenly Emperor Ancient Star" will inevitably be delayed!

As the supreme leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", Li Yunjing has a deep affection for the sect. He absolutely cannot allow the sect to fall into decline before his ascension!
After paying for the tea, Li Yunjing vanished from the restaurant in a flash.

Based on the direction he heard, he fled towards "Wanku Mountain".

With his current cultivation level, even without going all out, his speed far surpasses that of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators.

In less than half a day, a strange mountain range, stretching endlessly as if gnawed by giant ants, appeared at the edge of the field of vision.

That is "Wanku Mountain", which is covered with countless caves of varying sizes and bottomless depths, said to lead to a huge underground labyrinth network.

At this moment, a number of cultivators have gathered around Wanku Mountain, ranging from the Foundation Establishment stage to the Golden Core stage. Several obscure Nascent Soul auras can even be sensed hiding in the shadows.

The group of people chatted amongst themselves in small groups, but most dared not venture too far into the deep caves.

Li Yunjing ignored these people and his divine sense, like invisible tentacles, quickly probed into those caves.

As expected, the mountain's internal structure was extremely complex, riddled with powerful restrictions and mental interference, making it difficult for divine sense to penetrate too far.

Moreover, a faint demonic aura and a putrid smell permeated the air, confirming the rumors that this place was related to demonic cultivators.

He chose a huge cave with relatively dense demonic energy and the most intense fluctuations in the restrictions, and with a flicker of his body, he slipped into it like a ghost.

The cave is dark and damp, with a complex network of passages and numerous branching paths.

However, for Li Yunjing, who possessed powerful spiritual sense and was proficient in formations, these natural and man-made mazes were useless.

Li Yunjing walked with ease, as if strolling in his own courtyard. He could always find the right path in the honeycomb-like caverns and avoid the hidden killing formations and traps.

(End of this chapter)