Douluo Continent: I ushered in this era

The sky above the fifth region was not filled with stars like the outside world; there were only three hundred and sixty-five golden stars.

These 365 stars move slowly according to a certain pattern, forming a star chart.

Streams of pure star power flowed into Chu Ci's body as he gazed at the star chart, stimulating his mental energy.

Chu Ci used his mental power to trace the constellation of the 365 stars and suddenly had a sudden realization.

"Who are you?" A clear, cold female voice suddenly rang out.

Chu Ci looked back and realized that there was a girl in the fifth area.

She was tall and slender with a stunningly beautiful face. Her long purple hair was tied in a high ponytail, giving her a neat and capable look. Her beautiful eyes seemed to sparkle with starlight, making her very eye-catching. Judging by her appearance, she was probably one or two years older than Chu Ci.

Chu Ci introduced himself: "Shrek Academy, Chu Ci."

A hint of doubt flashed in the eyes of the girl in front of him. "Xu Xinning from the Xingguan Xu family."

He then followed up with, "How did you end up in the Fifth District?"

"Huh?" Chu Ci was taken aback at first. Couldn't they enter the fifth area? But she quickly came to her senses and replied, "Oh, His Majesty Xinghe said that you can enter as many areas as you can walk on the Avenue of Stars."

Xu Xinning was both amused and exasperated. Upon hearing this, she knew that her father had probably gone too far and let an outsider into the fifth area.

Seeing that Xu Xinning remained silent, Chu Ci ignored her and continued to study the fifth area.

The fifth region is rich in high-quality stellar energy. Chu Ci will most likely be able to lay the foundation for his breakthrough to the Spirit Abyss Realm here.

Chu Ci squatted down and gently stroked the star chart carved on the ground with star power.

After staring at the star chart on the ground for a while, Chu Ci suddenly realized something and looked up at the 365 stars in the sky.

"The pattern on the ground is..."

"The thoughts of the Xu family ancestors on the starry sky and stars," Xu Xinning suddenly said.

Chu Ci looked at Xu Xinning in surprise; he hadn't expected this young girl to answer his question on her own initiative.

Xu Xinning came to Chu Ci's side, her cool voice filled with reminiscence.

"Since its inception, the Xu family of Star Crown has been inextricably linked with the starry sky due to the unique nature of its martial soul."

"We firmly believe that the starry sky will give us strength, so almost every generation of the Xu family has devoted themselves to the study of the starry sky, leaving behind countless precious books on the subject."

"It wasn't until my Xingguan Xu family moved to the Xingluo Continent and discovered the Land of Stars that we began to have the understanding of the starry sky by geniuses and strongmen of all generations engraved in the fifth area, so that future generations could study this tradition."

"As for the star chart composed of the three hundred and sixty-five stars in the sky, it was obtained by my family by chance and it is the true foundation of my clan."

After listening, Chu Ci raised an eyebrow and said indifferently, "Your Xingguan Xu family is so generous, letting an outsider like me see the foundation of your clan like this."

A hint of helplessness flashed in Xu Xinning's eyes, but she quickly composed herself, trying to save face for the Xu family. "Of course, guests are always welcome, and our Xu family will not refuse anyone who has the ability to explore the mysteries of the stars."

Chapter 189 Cultivation Under the Stars

Chu Ci nodded, not taking Xu Xinning's words to heart. The clan's heritage was a matter of life and death, and outsiders should not have any opportunity to come into contact with it.

Based on the current situation, Chu Ci speculates that the fifth region definitely contains a part of the Star Crown Xu family's inheritance, but it is definitely not the most fundamental part.

Chu Ci had a premonition that the most fundamental part was most likely related to the soul beast clan with ferocious beasts in the Starry Land that Gu Yue had mentioned.

"Is there anything else?" Chu Ci asked Xu Xinning with a puzzled look.

Xu Xinning seemed to have thought of something, gave Chu Ci a meaningful look, shook her head, and walked to the other side to continue absorbing star power and cultivating, leaving Chu Ci looking completely bewildered.

Chu Ci thought about it carefully but still couldn't figure out what Xu Xinning's intentions were. With a hint of wariness in his heart, he sat cross-legged and began to use his mental power to guide the starlight around him.

Countless starlight surged into Chu Ci's spiritual sea, the rich star power nourishing it. His spiritual power shimmered with starlight and began to grow little by little.

The starlight nourished his heart, and Chu Ci was so comfortable that he almost groaned out loud. The power of the stars did not directly boost one's spiritual power like some rare treasures, but rather, like a gentle rain, it gradually strengthened the foundation before enhancing spiritual power. Over time, one's talent in spiritual power could even be improved to a certain extent.

After a long while, Chu Ci's absorption rate of star power began to decrease. When he finally stopped absorbing it, Chu Ci slowly opened his eyes. The absorption of star power had reached a critical point, and he needed to digest it completely before proceeding to the next stage of absorption and cultivation.

Chu Ci looked up at the 365 golden stars slowly moving in the sky, the most valuable thing in this fifth region.

After a while, Chu Ci frowned slightly. He used his mental power to trace a complex star chart by following the three hundred and sixty-five stars. A glimmer of understanding rose in his heart, but this glimmer of understanding seemed to be wrapped in a bubble, which he could not break no matter how hard he tried. He was always missing that one crucial moment.

Chu Ci used the Scales of God to activate the Sage Time to aid his thinking, but as that glimmer of enlightenment grew larger, the bubble also expanded, resolutely hindering his comprehension.

"Hoo—" Chu Ci suppressed the rising irritation in his heart, trying to calm his mind and think things through. Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of Xu Xinning on the other side, and when he saw the Star Crown Martial Soul above her head and the stars floating around her, he slapped his forehead, "I'm so stupid!"

Aside from the iconic Star Crown Martial Soul, the other Martial Souls born from the Star Crown Xu family are all more or less inseparable from the power of stars. Therefore, the Xu family's inheritance must be comprehended using the power of stars. It is definitely not possible to understand it by simply relying on mental power on one's own.

Chu Ci summoned the Scales of God, and the scales returned to balance. Three hundred and sixty-five stars appeared beside him, and spiritual power of the high-level Spirit Sea Realm was poured into them. As the stars slowly moved, Chu Ci's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

The bubble burst suddenly, and endless star power fell, wrapping around the 365 stars. The stars shone, and the immense star power empowered Chu Ci.

In an instant, Chu Ci felt the world around him slow down. No, it wasn't the world that slowed down; it was his own mental energy that sharpened. Following the movement of the stars, drawing upon the power of countless stars for his own body—this was the legacy of the Star Crown Xu family.

Xu Xinning, who had been keeping a close eye on Chu Ci's movements, couldn't help but sigh when she saw a star-studded crown fall on Chu Ci's head. The Xu family had suffered a huge loss.

However, perhaps Chu Ci could help with that matter, and Xu Xinning immediately fell into deep thought.

With the support of the star power, Chu Ci clearly felt that the speed of the soul power circulation in his body had increased significantly, and the fatigue after using his mental power had also been reduced considerably. This was equivalent to being given a small boost!

By using their martial souls to mimic the movement of stars in the universe, soul masters can consume less soul power and draw upon more stellar power. The Xu family is no ordinary family; they have many soul masters willing to learn from nature, but few who truly excel in it.

Furthermore, successive generations of powerful members of the Xu family have used their understanding and application of mental power to adjust the enormous star chart in the sky, making its trajectory more suitable for mental control. When future generations comprehend this, their control over mental power will reach an even higher level.

No wonder the Xu family of Xingguan has endured for so long, producing powerful spiritual experts generation after generation. How could they possibly decline?

However, another problem arises at this point: in order to use the Xu family's inherited knowledge, the prerequisite is to use energy containing the power of stars.

However, in actual combat, how could Chu Ci possibly keep his soul power in a state that contained the power of stars? The consumption of soul power was too great. Chu Ci rested his chin on his hand and began to think about how to solve this problem.

After pondering for a long time, Chu Ci suddenly remembered that the Tang Sect's Purple Demon Eye absorbed the purple energy brought by the rising sun. Could he borrow this idea and absorb star power into his spiritual sea, releasing it when needed?

Without hesitation, Chu Ci activated his Sage Time at maximum power to aid his thinking. The stars around him flickered, and his mental energy fluctuated.

After an unknown amount of time, Xu Yongcan's voice seemed to come from afar.

"Children, it's time to come out."

Chu Ci raised his head listlessly, a result of the long period of creative work, but his eyes were unusually bright. Soon, soon!

Creating methods here is incredibly convenient. When you encounter a bottleneck, just look around for the insights left behind by the Xu family's predecessors. Although there are many and varied resources, with enough searching, you're bound to find something suitable.

As Xu Xinning shed the starlight covering her, she walked lightly past Chu Ci, chuckled softly, and said, "I'm very satisfied with you. I might need to talk to you tonight."

Chu Ci froze. What did she mean by "satisfied with me"? What kind of lewd words were these? What was this woman up to?

Xu Xinning didn't explain much. She gently tossed her high ponytail and waved her left arm, which was slightly emitting a purple light. A horse made of starlight stepped down from the sky.

Xu Xinning mounted the starlight horse, sitting gracefully on the steed, looking dashing and heroic. She waved to Chu Ci, "I hope to see you tonight."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Starlight Horse neighed and took off, carrying Xu Xinning away at high speed, leaving Chu Ci still completely bewildered.

"What is this little genius from the Xu family up to?" Chu Ci muttered under her breath. Being able to enter the fifth area, and the fact that her left arm was glowing earlier suggesting she possessed a soul bone, clearly indicates she's the pride of the Xu family's generation. Could her affairs be trivial? This is likely another problem.

Chapter 190 Cultivation Ends, Xu Family Internal Discussion

Of course, as long as the compensation is sufficient, there will be no trouble for Chu Ci.

Chu Ci snapped out of her thoughts and stepped out of the fifth area, where she saw Gu Yue waiting for her. Chu Ci smiled slightly, took Gu Yue's hand, and walked outside.

Xu Xiaoyan and Ye Xinglan couldn't hide their joy; they seemed to have gained quite a bit. As the only two Soul Masters in the group whose Martial Souls were related to stars, their gains were probably second only to Chu Ci's.

Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and the others were clearly in better spirits than before entering the Starry Land. It seems that this first time cultivating with star power has greatly benefited their spiritual strength.

As everyone stepped out of the cultivation area, Xu Yongcan and Wu Changkong appeared before them. Chu Ci looked up and met Wu Changkong's gaze. The two had come all the way from the East China Sea, and their tacit understanding was extraordinary. Chu Ci instantly understood the question in Wu Changkong's eyes, raised an eyebrow, and then nodded slightly.

Upon receiving Chu Ci's glance, Wu Changkong's eyes revealed a hint of satisfaction. Xu Yongcan noticed the exchange between Chu Ci and Wu Changkong, his smile slightly stiffening. Although he didn't understand the meaning behind their glances, he had a premonition that it wasn't good news for the Xu family.

Xu Yongcan knew that his daughter, Xu Xinning, was also in the Fifth District, and she should know what was going on with Chu Ci. The most urgent thing now was to find out what was going on with Chu Ci in the Fifth District.

Xu Yongcan quickly composed himself and said gently, "Children, today's training in the Starry Land is over. Let's go."

Tang Wulin suddenly asked, "Your Majesty Xinghe, do we still have a chance to enter the Land of Stars for cultivation?"

Tang Wulin gained a lot from this training; his powerful mental energy helped him control the Golden Dragon King's bloodline. He had never seen such a suitable place for mental energy cultivation, even within the Tang Sect, so he wanted to practice there more often.

Xu Yongcan laughed and reassured them, "Don't worry, you have plenty of time. Shrek Academy has already discussed this with us, and you can cultivate here for three days."

"Let's go," Xu Yongcan said, turning away and leading everyone away from the Land of Stars.

Once outside, Xu Yongcan handed the Shrek Academy group over to the Xu family steward and then rushed to a building in the center of the Xu family manor.

Xu Yongcan entered the building and went into an elegant lobby.

Xu Jiashan sat in the main seat in the lobby, with Xu Xinning standing beside him.

The other three people who greeted the Shrek Academy students yesterday sat on either side, and the atmosphere in the hall was very serious and oppressive.

Seeing this, Xu Yongcan broke out in a cold sweat. He took three steps in front of Xu Jiashan, bowed, and said, "Father!"

Xu Jiashan said in a deep voice, "A student from Shrek Academy has entered the Fifth District?"

“Yes,” Xu Yongcan said, his head bowed and his voice trembling slightly.

"Do you know that the hard work of our Xu family ancestors is all in the Fifth District?" Xu Jiashan's voice was calm, but everyone present could sense that this was the calm before the storm.

“I know,” Xu Yongcan had just vomited out those two words when a cane struck him in the stomach.

Xu Yongcan roared in pain and slammed his body against the wall before collapsing to the ground.

The person who made the move was none other than Old Master Xu Jiashan. Although he was a support-type Soul Master, he was also a Super Douluo, and his own qualities were not bad. He had the strength to knock someone away.

A middle-aged woman stood up and advised, "Dad, no one could have predicted that a group of students around fifteen years old from Shrek Academy would have the strength to break through to the fifth region."

"What's done is done, and there's no point in punishing my elder brother now."

“Yes, Dad,” the middle-aged man beside the woman echoed.

"However, brother-in-law, you also... seeing that Shrek Academy student about to break into the fifth area, you didn't contact the Starfall Clan to strengthen the Star Tide on Starlight Avenue. You just let him go, which isn't like you at all," the middle-aged man said with a hint of reproach.

Upon hearing this, Xu Yongcan's face flashed with embarrassment as he said, "I contacted the Starfall Clan, but they said that Ancestor Star Origin forbade them to do so."

"What? Why would Ancestor Xingyuan forbid it?" The middle-aged man asked, puzzled.

Xu Jiashan, leaning on his cane, stared intently at Xu Yongcan, who had just gotten up from the ground, for a long time before calming his angry expression and saying, "According to my dear granddaughter, the Shrek Academy student who entered the fifth area has a martial soul that can simulate stars, and he has also learned the star chart."

"Xu Yongcan, you're in charge of negotiating with that student and making sure he doesn't reveal that astrological chart. If you fail, you're out of a job as acting family head!"

"Yongcan understands!" Xu Yongcan didn't feel there was anything wrong with it; it was his responsibility after all.

After sending Xu Yongcan away, Xu Jiashan's expression changed, and he instantly put on a kind smile, speaking softly to Xu Xinning beside him.