Sword Shatters Stars

Chapter 16 seems unnecessary to pretend?
After listening to the conversations of others along the way, I basically understood.

Some of the mutated beasts in the Heavenly Martial Realm eat people, while others do not.

But it is not important.

The key point is that the mutated beasts all contain powerful Heavenly Martial Power energy.

During the battle with the mutated beasts, the energy waves from the collisions can absorb the power of the Heavenly Martial Realm.

Kill a mutated beast and benefit everyone.

Wherever it is discovered, those who hear of it will set out, and those who go will have a share.

Early Heavenly Warriors primarily relied on this method to enhance their strength.

In some of the otherworldly realms within the Heavenly Martial Realm, mutated beasts have long been extinct.

However, the Dream Continent is a vast landmass that was only discovered two years ago, and there are still quite a few mutated beasts.

'I made the right choice! Thank goodness I didn't waste my time as a laborer at the Linhaizhijia branch!'

Lin Xiufeng was in high spirits. The objective resources meant that there was huge potential for future development, which was good news for them.

But this good mood didn't last long, as it was shattered by the gossip of the people chatting.

“We were previously in the west, and the area with the most Heavenly Martial Beasts there has been isolated by the Heavenly Martial Corps.”

"Some areas have been occupied by the three major organizations: Anti-Heaven, Overturning Heaven, and Rebellious Heaven."

"The places with many Heavenly Martial Beasts will eventually be occupied by them. Who knows when they'll extend their reach here."

"If I become a martial artist sooner, I can join!"

Lin Xiufeng and Zhao Youyue looked at each other in bewilderment...

So... the vast majority of them are Heavenly Martial Souls?
They're not worried about being exposed at all!
Zhao Youyue couldn't help but ask the people chatting:
"Are you all Heavenly Martial Souls?"

Lin Xiufeng tried to stop him, but it was too late.

Many people cast surprised glances at him from both sides of the road.

The person being asked smiled and said:
"Hey beautiful, are you new here? With so many people today, it would be amazing if you could find ten Heavenly Martial Warriors!"

"How many people who have become Heavenly Warriors would still be willing to play in the wild?"

Zhao Youyue was a little embarrassed...

My second brother's advice really can't be trusted entirely!

But my second brother did say that he had never been to Dreamland and that it was just hearsay.

Fortunately, although everyone was surprised, not many people made fun of her. Instead, an older sister asked her with concern:
"How long have you been in Tianwu Realm? Which branch did you come from?"

"In less than a month, I visited the Southwest Branch and the Southeast Branch."

Zhao Youyue spoke the truth.

Lin Xiufeng felt that she was becoming more and more talkative, which was quite different from her first impression of her at the branch.

So, are people who seem cold on the outside really warm on the inside?

It got hot, both inside and out?

"You got here in just one month? Your little sister is so smart!"

The older sister looked surprised, and those who heard it on the road ahead and behind also showed expressions of admiration and envy.

Then, they felt that they were the ones who should be cared for.

"Young lady, you're so smart! You stopped running around like a beast of burden in just one month. How did you find out the information?"

"I worked as a laborer for a year before I heard about Dream Continent at headquarters. It was a kind person who chatted with me every time I went there who told me!"

"What's a year to you? I was a beast of burden in the north for two and a half years! And I only reached the second level of the Heavenly Martial Soul! My captain couldn't bear the torment of his conscience in the end and secretly gave me directions!"

"You should be grateful! You've got a captain with a conscience. When I first came here, I was tricked out of my backpack, the assignments were terrible, and I did hard labor for three years without anyone saying a word. Later, when I was escorting goods, I ran into some robbers who took pity on me and gave me directions..."

It quickly turned into a roast session.

It is true, all living beings suffer.

Lin Xiufeng then realized how well he had left, and couldn't help but wonder if the directions to places like Linhai Home on the internet were just a ploy to lure people into doing manual labor or delivering supplies!
Thinking this, he asked curiously:

Does anyone know that the Linhai Family is affiliated with the Tianwu Group?

"Those who have been here for a while know that Linhai House is a grassroots unit under the Tianwu Group. Entering the headquarters means you are a candidate for the Tianwu Group."

"So, the route guides like 'Seaside Home' on the Blue Star network were deliberately shared by the Heavenly Martial Group?"

When Lin Xiufeng asked this question, she was already certain, and she just felt that the world was truly treacherous...

But why encourage everyone to enter the Heavenly Martial Realm, yet keep them confined to the newbie points like beasts of burden?
"No need for 'so,' it's absolutely true! Apart from the Heavenly Martial Corps, who else can return to Tianlan Star? And would anyone from the Heavenly Martial Corps who is allowed to return dare to violate the confidentiality agreement and disclose sensitive information?"

"Young man, the Linhai Family serves a role of control and selection. Those who consistently follow the rules and advance through the ranks have passed the selection process and become a reliable force in maintaining order."

“Celestial Martial Realm beasts are a limited resource. Only through selection can we reduce the number of unruly Celestial Martial Warriors being born.”

"If the Heavenly Martial Corps is not composed of law-abiding Heavenly Martial Warriors, and if the Heavenly Martial Corps does not have an absolute numerical advantage in its members, can they withstand the exit of Heavenly Martial Realm warriors? Can the stable order of Azure Star still be maintained?"

"Sky Blue Star needs to evolve a person who will lead the era through the Heavenly Martial Realm, but even more importantly, this person needs to be a guardian of the existing order, and must not be a destroyer."

"Maintaining order is the top priority. A leader who disrupts order is better off not existing. This is a very simple principle."

The experienced uncles, aunts, brothers, and sisters all chimed in with their opinions on these matters.

In the past, Lin Xiufeng would probably have thought it was too much of a conspiracy theory. But now, he really couldn't think of a better explanation.

Then he recalled his second brother's earlier advice to act with integrity...

Fine, even if we know now, what can we do about it?
All I can say is that their tactics are too sophisticated; I can't outsmart them, I really can't!

Along the way, everyone chatted and complained, and Lin Xiufeng and Zhao Youyue learned more about the Dream Continent.

While listening, Lin Xiufeng also intentionally observed the others.

After all, they had revealed that they were newcomers, which inevitably made them seem like children carrying gold in the bustling city in the eyes of some people.

After traveling for more than three hours along the mountain road, someone whispered a message from ahead.

"Quiet, the mutated beast is in that mountain ahead."

Lin Xiufeng then turned to pass on a message to the people behind him.

The whole group cooperated and quieted down.

Advance quietly, without making a sound.

After descending the slope, at the foot of the mountain leading to our destination, someone gestured to guide us.

Seeing that Lin Xiufeng and Zhao Youyue were both tall, the person gesturing indicated that they should go up the slope directly.

The person traveling ahead kindly whispered something:

"They are both newcomers and have no combat experience."

The guide then gestured for them to go to the side.

"It's okay, we can manage."

Lin Xiufeng wanted to take the frontal route to separate herself from the people she had been traveling with earlier and avoid being targeted later.

The guide waved his hand, urging them to go up the mountain from the side.

Zhao Youyue didn't want to take any risks in the first place, so she tugged at his arm and said:

"Accumulate experience, what's the rush?"

Lin Xiufeng had long realized that Zhao Youyue was much less wary of others than he was.

But the current circumstances are not suitable for private conversations, so we have to postpone it.

The desolate mountain path was originally difficult to traverse, but since everyone possessed the physique of the Heavenly Martial Soul, they would jump over it if it was difficult to walk.

With one jump, he easily soared over three meters high.

Among those who leap, there are also those who use trees to leap forward, as agile as monkeys.

Lin Xiufeng was itching to learn it and suggested that he do so.

Zhao Youyue was afraid of falling and embarrassing herself.

"What's there to be afraid of making a fool of yourself during practice? Making a fool of yourself is only temporary, but mastering it is for a lifetime! Having someone set an example for you is such a rare opportunity. If you're not going, I will."

"Hey--"

Zhao Youyue saw Lin Xiufei leap up the tree and then jump off.

'If you can do it, so can I!'

Zhao Youyue was unwilling to fall behind alone, nor was she willing to be outdone, so she gritted her teeth and jumped up...

Lin Xiufeng has had good athletic ability since childhood and can quickly learn anything.

But to improve... given how tiring it is, he decided not to torture himself.

He was very proactive upon arriving at the Heavenly Martial Realm, hoping to seize any opportunity to improve himself.

He kept the mission of revenge firmly in mind and dared not slacken his efforts.

Lin Xiufeng quickly mastered the technique of catching and leaping from the tree.

In just a few minutes, they reached the mountainside, where someone waved them off to stop them.

The young man jumping over the tree ahead gave Lin Xiufeng an approving look.

Lin Xiufeng was feeling smug when he heard a gust of wind beside him.

Zhao Youyue jumped down with a whoosh.

Lin Xiufeng couldn't help but give her an approving look.

Zhao Youyue shrugged proudly, indicating, "No problem."

The person in charge of coordination used hand gestures to make it clear to everyone that the target mutated beast was not far up there, and everyone should get ready.

Once everyone had arrived and was in position, the attack began.

Lin Xiufeng speculated that everyone's active participation and cooperation were key factors.

This indicates that the target mutated beast possesses a large amount of Heavenly Martial Power energy, making it difficult to defeat, but its threat level is not very high.

Lin Xiufeng became increasingly curious about what it looked like.

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Bonus chapter, thanks to Silver Alliance Leader "Wounded?" for the third chapter.

(End of this chapter)