Deep Sea Starship Apocalypse

Having passed all nine trials, the radiant starlight surrounding Yu Moyan and Jiang Duyue slowly receded. Their tense souls and bodies, strained from the trials, were completely repaired and reshaped under the influence of the Lingyao Emperor's legacy. Within their dantian star cores, a cluster of golden starfire burned quietly, echoing the vast aura emanating from the depths of the hall, as if calling to a secret realm long dormant. Outside the hall, the cocoon of ten thousand evils still throbbed weakly, but its earth-shattering evil power had been completely suppressed. The mournful howls of the mutated monsters, transmitted through the newly rebuilt and solidified ancient barrier, posed no threat whatsoever.

The Lingyao Star Decree gracefully descended from the Nine Heavens Jade Platform, hovering before the two. Its entire surface shimmered with interwoven black and gold patterns, no longer possessing the chilling pressure of the trials, but only a gentle, inherited guidance. Yu Moyan raised his hand, lightly holding the Star Decree. The instant his fingertips touched it, an ancient thought surged into his soul—the nine trials as proof, the Star Decree as the key, could unlock the Lingyao Palace, access the inherited treasure trove, and the Palace Master's lifelong collection.

Jiang Duyue's starry eyes narrowed slightly, and a cool, stellar power overflowed from her fingertips, merging with the power in Yu Moyan's palm. The two powers, of the same origin but different radiance, were simultaneously injected into the Lingyao Star Decree. In an instant, the entire Lingyao Sacred Court emitted a deep, ancient rumble, not a tremor, but a resonance of the awakening of the stellar origin. The heavy star jade on the main wall of the hall slowly shed, revealing a colossal gate over ten thousand feet tall. It was entirely forged from Flowing Star Jade and Profound Silver Crystal, without a trace of gaudy gold ornamentation, only engraved with the celestial orbits and the Dao of Returning to Tranquility using the Flowing Star Jade pattern. Above the lintel hung four ancient seal characters: Lingyao Chen Palace.

The colossal gate stood solemn and elegant, seamlessly blending the grandeur of a celestial imperial palace with the wonders of interstellar technology. The ship's prow-like patterns, resembling flying eaves, were subtly concealed on either side of the gate. Energy veins constructed of profound silver crystals stretched across the gate like a galaxy. It possessed neither the extravagant opulence of ordinary palaces nor the harshness of interstellar creations; its sheer grandeur inspired awe in all who beheld it. Faint ripples of spacetime flowed along the edges of the gate, offering glimpses of the vast, self-contained world beyond. Even the mere exudation of its aura caused the surrounding stellar energy to bow in submission.

"This is the treasure trove of inheritance left by the Palace Master." Yu Moyan spoke softly, his voice filled with undisguised shock. Even though he had gone through a life-or-death ordeal and his spiritual will was far superior to those of others of the same level, seeing such an Emperor-level secret realm still stirred his heart and made his soul tremble slightly.

Jiang Duyue nodded slightly, her gaze falling on the groove in the center of the giant gate that perfectly matched the Lingyao Star Tablet. Her clear, cold voice carried a hint of solemnity that was barely perceptible: "The Star Tablet is the key; the palace gates will open by themselves."

As soon as the words were spoken, the Lingyao Star Tablet seemed to receive an supreme summons, transforming into a condensed, tangible stream of golden light, perfectly embedded in the groove without the slightest ripple. The instant the Star Tablet merged with the giant gate, countless fine star patterns suddenly lit up around the groove, as if ancient, dormant stars were awakening one by one, spreading out along the veins of the gate.

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A deep and vast tremor resounded throughout the entire space. Vast stellar power surged forth from within the giant gate, calm and mellow like an ancient galaxy, gentle and warm like the clear moonlight. Just a wisp of it was inhaled into their bodies, causing their dantian star cores to swell suddenly. Their souls became clearer and more transparent than ever before. Even the last trace of hidden injuries left deep in their meridians and bones from the nine-level battle were rapidly dissolved under the nourishment of this stellar power. Their originally tense bodies completely relaxed, and every inch of their skin and every meridian seemed to rejoice.

The colossal gate, towering ten thousand feet high, slowly opened to both sides with a steady and unstoppable momentum. First, a barely perceptible crack appeared, and extremely dense star power and spiritual energy, carrying a faint imperial might, rushed towards them. Then, the crack grew wider and wider, revealing a boundless, magnificent, elegant, and ever-changing secret realm before their eyes without reservation.

There is no clichéd splendor, no dazzling glitter; instead, the eye is greeted by an interplay of four colors: deep black, imperial gold, flowing silver, and sky blue. The style is elegant, the nobility understated, solemn yet not oppressive, magnificent yet not crude. Above is not an ordinary stone dome, but a highly condensed yet truly functioning miniature starry sea. Billions of stars flow in an orderly fashion according to the celestial orbits, the Milky Way hangs across the sky, the sun and moon shine alternately, and the starlight is bright yet gentle, neither dazzling nor ostentatious, illuminating the entire palace with a solemn and noble aura, as if an imperial palace from the heavens has descended to the mortal world.

The ground was paved with a single, flawless piece of Flowing Star Jade. Its surface was cool and smooth, its texture warm and delicate, reflecting the starry sky and the moon overhead. Walking on it felt like treading on stars, like traveling with the moon. Each step stirred ripples of stellar energy, creating layers of shimmering imperial light, showcasing the unique majesty and grandeur of the imperial court. The surrounding palace walls soared into the clouds, stretching for countless miles. The walls were not monotonous and flat, but engraved with ancient and profound Daoist patterns of returning to tranquility. Inlaid within these patterns were Taiqiong Guixuan Crystals and Xuanji Silver Crystals of varying sizes and shapes. Each piece was a top-tier treasure, rare in the universe, capable of igniting a star-domain war in the outside world. Yet here, they served only as decoration, yet the entire imperial palace exuded a restrained nobility and an inherent aura of power, inspiring reverence without needing to be deliberately displayed.

In the distance, the Star Jade Mountains rise and fall, their peaks shrouded in pure white spiritual mist. On their slopes grow legendary astral plants, their leaves gleaming with a golden luster, their branches coiling like dragons. At their foot, crystal-clear spiritual lakes shimmer with pale blue starlight, wisps of starlight rising from their surface, turning into tiny stardust that slowly sinks into the water. Closer in, tiered treasure platforms rise, shelves stand in orderly rows, displaying various treasures arranged by grade and purpose, numerous yet not chaotic, abundant yet not vulgar. Spiritual energy condenses into mist in the air, starlight crystallizes into rain, falling gently and silently, melting upon touch, nourishing the soul and body of any intruder. Simply standing in this world is more beneficial than a low-level cultivator's hundred days of arduous training.

This is not a simple storage treasure vault, but a legacy imperial palace built by a peak expert of the sixth level of the Ninth Realm of Returning to Stillness and the Abyss Realm, who devoted his entire life to collecting rare treasures from the entire star field. It is a small star sea world with perfect laws, abundant spiritual energy, and a complete system. Even though the palace master has long since passed away, the remaining laws and star power are still enough to protect the successor and sweep across a star field.

Yu Moyan and Jiang Duyue stepped into Lingyao Chen Palace. The star jade beneath their feet seemed to possess sentience, automatically lifting their figures and transforming them into two faint starlight beams, drifting slowly forward. Without deliberate control, they followed the palace's inherent trajectory, heading towards the core area where the treasures were most concentrated. The first thing that caught their eye was the vast, seemingly endless cultivation resource area. Spiritual essence springs and rare and precious materials were strictly divided and neatly arranged, with grades ranging from the first rank of Wei Zhao to the ninth rank of Gui Xuan, each item meticulously selected and sealed, perfectly preserving the purest medicinal and stellar power.

In the outermost area, spiritual resources specifically for cultivators of ranks one to three are neatly arranged. The first-rank Micro-Illumination Star Dew is sealed in a palm-sized Star Jade Purification Bottle, its surface engraved with simple star patterns. The liquid inside is clear and silvery, transparent and free of impurities, capable of strengthening the foundation and purifying the turbidity of those newly embarking on the path of cultivation, solidifying the most basic Dao foundation. The second-rank Condensed Jade Marrow Liquid is contained in a crescent-shaped jade dish. The liquid is warm and gentle like moonlight, containing mild star power that can quickly repair damaged meridians and alleviate cultivation backlash, suitable for low-rank cultivators to rapidly improve their cultivation, without any violent aura. The third-rank Luo Chen Star Marrow Soup is sealed within a three-legged cauldron, its surface shimmering with a faint celestial light. The soup is pale silver, containing fine star sand, capable of tempering bones and cleansing meridians, removing impurities from the physical body, greatly improving cultivation aptitude, and laying a solid foundation for subsequent breakthroughs. These three types of basic resources are piled up like mountains, and the star jade vessels are densely arranged, resembling a silver ocean. The reserves are so large that they are enough to support a legion of low-level cultivators of several thousand people for long-term cultivation.

Extending inwards, one enters the mid-to-high-level spiritual essence area, from the fourth to the sixth tier. The concentration of spiritual energy suddenly increases several times, and the air is filled with a faint fragrance of medicine and star power. The fourth-tier Pure Serenity Liquid gathers into a spiritual pool about one zhang square. The pool water is crystal clear, shimmering with a pale blue halo. The pool walls are engraved with calming and tranquility patterns, which can stabilize the mind, dispel inner demons, and greatly enhance the strength of spiritual sense. It is a treasure for cultivators in the Refining Spirit stage. The fifth-tier True Form Myriad Convergence Spring forms a small spring, with fine starlight gushing out. It can accelerate the comprehension of laws and clear blocked meridians. It is specially suitable for cultivators in the Clear Sun Realm and Moon Clear Realm to break through the bottleneck of their realm and resolve the backlash of the Dao principles during the breakthrough. The sixth-tier Spirit Connecting Imperial Radiance Milk is like milky white milk, with fine golden patterns on its surface. It is placed in a giant jade basin. It has a viscous and warm texture. It can deeply modify the physical endowment, enhance the affinity of star element, and make the resonance between cultivators and the star power of heaven and earth smoother. Every spirit pool and every spring is carefully protected by a star power barrier, ensuring the medicinal properties are pure and undiminished.

Deeper still, in the top-tier spiritual essence area ranging from the seventh to the ninth tier, the spiritual energy was so dense it was almost liquefied, forming a pale blue vortex that slowly rotated. The seventh-tier Extremely Pure Profound Marrow, a pale purple color, was sealed within a giant jade coffin, containing rare but pure fragments of cosmic laws. It was suitable for cultivators in the Silent Truth Realm and Profound Form Realm to comprehend the laws, temper their star essence, and accelerate their realm advancement. The eighth- to ninth-tier Breaking Profound Returning to Silence Liquid had gathered into a spiritual lake tens of feet wide. The lake water was deep purple, and Daoist runes floated on its surface. It was an unparalleled treasure for breaking through to the Universe Purity Realm and Returning to Silence Realm, helping cultivators break through their fundamental shackles, stabilize their Dao foundation, and avoid the mental demons and Dao injuries that occurred during the breakthrough. The spiritual essence in this area had already touched the level of cosmic rules; every drop was priceless, enough to make high-level experts scramble for it in the outside world.

At the very center of all the spiritual liquid resources, a hundred-zhang-tall seven-colored lotus platform floated in mid-air. Carved from celestial wood, its petals layered upon each other, shimmering with a blend of celestial gold and azure light. Within the platform's core, a pool of water, no more than ten feet in diameter, flowed quietly—the Palace Master's natal spiritual source—the Chenyuan Emperor Vein Spring. The water was a pure celestial gold, its surface shimmering with clearly visible Dao principles of tranquility. The aura emanating from the rippling water was enough to subdue the surrounding stellar energy. This spring water not only purified stellar energy to the extreme and strengthened the physical body and bones, but also possessed the miraculous effect of calming violent blood essence and dissolving primal malevolence. It was the Palace Master's natal treasure, painstakingly refined to successfully refine the blood essence of three colossal beasts, and now remained intact, becoming the most precious cultivation trump card for its successor.

In the adjacent area of ​​rare and precious materials, top-grade materials for refining weapons, setting up formations, nourishing the soul, and comprehending the Dao are neatly and orderly stacked in categories. The Flowing Star Jade piled up into small mountains, its jade-like texture warm and lustrous, bearing its own imperial aura patterns. It is the core material for refining high-level magic weapons, array plates, and storage devices. The Profound Silence Silver Crystal is entirely silvery-white and translucent, with energy veins flowing within it that blend technology and immortal power. It is an essential material for warship engines and armor cores, as well as the best carrier for battle blade array eyes and energy cannon barrels. The Heavenly You Soul Wood is entirely jet black, with patterns like flowing star rivers. Its wood is calm and heavy, without any pungent odor. It is specially used for nourishing the soul, forging weapon embryos, and refining magic weapons of divine sense. It can stabilize the soul and prevent damage to divine sense. The Myriad Jade Dao Dust is as fine as stardust, with a pale gold color. It can be integrated into the body's meridians, permanently increasing cultivation speed and star power conversion efficiency. The rarest Taiqiong Returning Profound Crystal has only a few dozen pieces, each the size of a fist, radiating a deep purple light. It contains the origin of laws at the Returning Silence Realm level. The entire treasure trove contains only a few of these, making them supreme treasures for breaking through to higher realms and refining imperial-level magic weapons.

Yu Moyan took a deep breath, and a wisp of star power mist entered his body. He immediately felt the star core in his dantian operate more smoothly, and even his divine soul became more refined. "Any resource here would be a priceless treasure that is hard to come by in the outside world, but now it is piled up like a mountain. The foundation of the Palace Master back then was truly astonishing."

Jiang Duyue's gaze swept over the layers of spiritual resources, a faint light appearing in her starry eyes: "The quality of these resources is perfectly matched with our current realm, enough to support us in breaking through several major realms in succession, so we no longer need to worry about cultivation resources."

The two did not linger there. Supported by the starlight, they continued to float forward, passing through the cultivation resource area, and arrived at the armor and weapon display area. The entire area was cold and solemn, with a uniformly neutral and sharp style. The imperial aura of the Celestial Court and the technology of the Star River were perfectly integrated, without a trace of softness or coarseness. Every set of armor and every weapon exuded a restrained imperial might and sharpness, quietly lying dormant, waiting for their true master.

The left-side armor section is arranged according to cultivation level, ranging from low-level light armor to Emperor-level natal armor. The outermost Wei Zhao light armor is entirely silver-white, with armor plates as thin as cicada wings. The surface is engraved with simple star trail patterns, and the joints adopt a streamlined technological structure, making it lightweight, agile, and unrestricted. It is suitable for cultivators from the first to the third tier, balancing defense and speed. The inner Ning Qiong Xuan armor has a dark gold base with black silver trim. The armor plates are thick but not heavy. It has a built-in micro star power circulation array, providing even and comprehensive defense. It can automatically absorb external star power to repair the armor and has its own star power recovery effect. It is suitable for cultivators from the fourth to the sixth tier and is an excellent protection for mid-level battlefields.

Deep within the armory area, atop a high platform shrouded in a soft, ethereal light, floats a magnificent and understated suit of armor—the very armor the Palace Master once wore, the Imperial Armor of Chenyuan. The armor is predominantly black, adorned with flowing imperial gold patterns. The shoulder armor is sculpted into a star-crowned shape, sharp and angular, exuding an aura of authority. The chest armor is engraved with a complete celestial map, its movement emitting subtle spatial fluctuations. The waist armor features smooth lines, providing a snug yet not bulky fit. The limb plates are segmented, with each joint inlaid with a core of mysterious silver crystal the size of a pigeon's egg—serving as both an energy hub and a technological array point, enabling flight, short-range spatial teleportation, and resistance to attacks from high-level laws. The entire suit of armor is devoid of superfluous decoration, yet it exudes imperial majesty and ethereal grace, neutral and austere, radiating an overwhelming sense of power. Even after countless ages, its sharpness remains restrained, its intimidating presence still commanding respect.

The weapon area on the right is more organized, with Tang swords and battle swords arranged on both sides. The sword holders are made of Xiaoyou Soul Wood, which is simple and heavy. Each sword is well maintained by the Star Power Barrier, so the blades are as good as new and the cold light is sharp.

The Tang sword series strictly adheres to ancient design, featuring a straight, narrow blade, solemn and sharp, exuding an imperial aura, combining the elegance of immortals with the sharpness of slaughter. The outermost Flowing Chen Tang sword has a slender blade like a silver sky, about three feet and three inches long, with a deeply engraved celestial orbit pattern on its spine. The hilt is wrapped with black gold thread and star beast sinew, providing excellent grip and a non-slip feel. When it strikes, it bursts with pale silver starlight. The technologically forged blade is incomparably sharp, easily tearing through energy shields and ordinary physical defenses. The inner Ji Xiao Tang sword has a jet-black blade with dark blue light patterns flowing across its surface. Its blade is concealed, and when it strikes, it is like moonlight piercing the sky, silent and stealthy, yet capable of severing the soul, destroying all evil, and annihilating inner demons, specifically designed to counter evil spirits and attacks of the mind. And in the very center of the Tang sword section, displayed alone on a high platform, is the Palace Master's personal sword—the Chen Yuan Emperor Blade. This sword is modeled after the Tang Dynasty sword, with a straight and solemn blade. It is four feet long and three inches wide, with a completely black body. It is inlaid with a mysterious silver crystal energy array. When the sword is swung, it can draw on star power to unleash the Chenjin sword energy. When the sword is swung, it is like an emperor descending to earth, with awe-inspiring power. It is not arrogant or domineering, but has a noble air of looking down on heaven and earth. Sharpness and majesty coexist, and killing and elegance coexist.

The battle sword series is even more robust and domineering, with a wide blade and thick back, exuding a powerful presence, suitable for head-on battles and earth-shattering strikes. The Breaking Profound Battle Sword has a wide blade and a thick back, its surface covered with star patterns. With each slash, it can gather stellar energy shockwaves, resulting in astonishing frontal destructive power. The Returning Profound Battle Sword is surrounded by a halo of laws, capable of drawing upon the force of falling stars, capable of shattering mountains and tearing apart the earth with a single blow, possessing boundless power. In addition, various weapons such as the Starry Sky Short Dagger, the Sky-Piercing Spear, and the Myriad Jade Fan are also displayed in the area. The short dagger is suitable for assassination and stealth, and comes with a technological concealment array; the spear can be used for both close and long-range combat, combining immortal and martial arts, with sharp thrusts; the folding fan exudes the aura of a scholar and emperor, and can be used for offense, support, or formation, providing a complete range to meet the needs of different combat scenarios.

Just as the two were carefully examining the armor and weapons, the starlight deep within the hall surged once more, and countless tiny figures slowly coalesced from the starlight.

First to appear were dozens of tiny, fingertip-sized girls, each with miniature figures, silver hair tied in small buns, dressed in pale silver palace gowns, and with translucent little wings of light floating behind them. Gentle, adorable, obedient, and lively, they were none other than the secondary intelligent lifeforms of the Imperial Palace—Liu Chen Xiao Ling. They were responsible for managing resources, organizing weapons, cleaning the palace, and maintaining the barrier. They flapped their wings in unison, bowing respectfully to Yu Mo Yan and Jiang Du Yue, their movements perfectly synchronized, obedient, and without the slightest sign of disobedience.

Before all the Liu Chen Xiao Ling, a petite figure, half a meter tall, appeared in mid-air, hovering steadily in front of the two. She looked like an eight or nine-year-old girl, with a small and exquisite figure. Her silver hair was carefully styled into an intricate little star bun, adorned with two small Chen gold hairpins. She wore a small palace dress with a black background and Chen gold trim, the hem of which was embroidered with delicate star patterns. Two pairs of semi-transparent Chen star wings floated on her back, scattering stardust as they fluttered. Her appearance was exquisitely cute to the extreme, with fair skin and eyes like Chen gold stars. However, she had a tense little face, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, and the corners of her mouth turned down, giving her an arrogant, disdainful, and unapproachable look.

She is the core intelligence of Lingyao Chen Palace, the eternal guardian spirit personally crafted by the Palace Master—Xingchen Xiaozhu. She is in charge of all authority, formations, restrictions, and treasures of the entire Chen Palace, and is the true Xiaozhu of Chen Palace.

Lady Xingchen, hands on her slender waist, furrowed her brows even more tightly. Her clear, melodious voice carried a hint of arrogance, impatience, and a barely perceptible touch of haughtiness: "Hmph, finally someone has passed the nine trials! I thought I was going to sleep here for countless ages, so bored I was practically rotting away. Don't think that becoming the heir means you can boss me around. I am the young mistress of Lingyao Chen Palace, responsible only for guarding the treasury, guiding the inheritance, and appraising treasures. I don't do menial tasks like serving tea and water!"

Despite her haughty and assertive words, she obediently flapped her starlight wings and flew around the two of them once. A hint of approval flashed in her eyes, and she waved her hand to unfold a huge golden light screen. The screen clearly displayed a three-dimensional map of the entire palace, showing the distribution of treasures, realm matching, array restrictions, and the location of cultivation chambers. "This Lingyao Palace was built by the palace master, who was at the peak of the sixth level of the Guiji Ninth Realm and Chenyuan Realm. He traversed the entire star field throughout his life, collecting countless rare treasures, all for the purpose of cultivating a top-level clone technique of the Guiji Realm. Unfortunately, his own realm was insufficient, and he forcibly refined the blood essence of three giant beasts, suffering a backlash from the blood essence's origin. In the end, he passed away here, leaving behind the entire inheritance, waiting for a destined person."

Yu Moyan bowed respectfully, speaking humbly: "We are grateful for your guidance, Your Highness. We are new to the Imperial Palace and have many questions. We hope Your Highness will help us choose suitable armor, weapons, and cultivation resources to prepare for breaking through our cultivation levels."

The young master of Xingchen raised her little nose, feigning disdain, but still carefully examined the two. After a moment, she made a decision, pointing her short hand at the armor section: "Although your current realms have improved after the nine trials, they are not yet stable, so it is not advisable to wear the Emperor Armor directly. Hey, the one with a calm aura and heavy star power, you are suitable for the Condensed Jade Profound Armor. The armor is dark gold and dark silver, with an internal star power circulation array that matches your star power attributes. It provides comprehensive defense and can automatically regenerate star power to help you stabilize your realm. The other one with a cold aura and restrained star power, you should wear the advanced version of the Wei Zhao Light Armor. It has silver-white star patterns, is light and agile, and will not affect your speed and sharp attacks, which fits your fighting style."

Two Liu Chen spirits immediately responded, flapping their wings and flying towards the armor area. They carefully removed two sets of armor, cradled them in starlight, and presented them to the two individuals. The armor felt warm and smooth to the touch, without any heaviness. The starlight automatically conformed to their bodies upon contact, requiring no cumbersome wearing process. It instantly covered their entire bodies, the size just right, neither restricting movement nor hindering vital points. As the starlight flowed, it resonated slightly with their own star cores, providing unparalleled comfort.

Next, Master Xingchen turned to the weapons section, pointing with her little finger and speaking with a certainty: "Weapons must be in harmony with one's own mind and spirit; they cannot be chosen arbitrarily. Those with a heavy aura have a righteous mind and a steady blade, suitable for the Jixiao Tang Sword, with its ink-black blade and blue light, capable of slaying gods and breaking evil, complementing your star power, concealing its sharpness and not easily revealing it; those with a cold aura have a sharp mind and a swift blade, suitable for the Liuchen Tang Sword, with its silver blade and star patterns, swift in its strikes, tearing through energy defenses, fitting your style of killing, fast, accurate, and fierce."

Two more Liu Chen spirits flew over in response, gently taking down two Tang swords and presenting them to the two men. Yu Moyan reached out and grasped the Jixiao Tang sword. The hilt felt warm and smooth to the touch, with black gold threads wrapped around it so as not to rub against his hand. The blade resonated instantly with his palm, and a steady and profound power surged through his arm into his dantian, stabilizing his star core, as if this sword had been tailor-made for him. Jiang Duyue lightly gripped the Liu Chen Tang sword with his fingertips. The blade was light and its sharpness was concealed. The moment star power was injected, the blade emitted a faint silver light, perfectly blending with his cold and sharp aura. He swung the sword and it was silent and incredibly fast, its sharpness directly piercing his soul.

"Not bad, not bad, you have good taste. It's a perfect match for what I chose." A hint of pride appeared on the face of the young mistress of Xingchen, but then she straightened her face and pointed to the cultivation resource area. "Next is the cultivation resource area. You have just completed the nine trials, and your realm is loose. Your foundation needs to be stabilized. You can use the spiritual essence here to break through."

She flew first to the mid-to-high-level spiritual essence area, stopping between the Clear Sky Liquid and the Myriad Essence Spring: "You two should first use the Clear Sky Liquid to temper your divine sense, stabilize your soul, and eliminate any remaining inner demons from the trial. Then use the Myriad Essence Spring to unblock your meridians, accelerate your comprehension of the laws, and prepare for your breakthrough. Once your divine sense and meridians are stable, go to the central lotus platform, soak in the Emperor's Spring of Chenyuan, purify your star power, strengthen your physical body and bones, and increase your star element affinity, laying the foundation for absorbing higher-level spiritual essences later."

After saying that, she pointed to the Extremely Pure Profound Marrow in the seventh-tier area: "Once you break through to the Clear Sun Realm and the Moon Clear Realm, you can absorb the Extremely Pure Profound Marrow, comprehend fragments of the laws of the universe, and accelerate your realm advancement. There's no need to worry about the backlash from the medicine. With me here, I can help you regulate the medicinal power and avoid the risk of your bodies exploding. As for the lower-tier Micro-Shining Star Dew and Condensed Jade Marrow Liquid, you can carry them with you for daily healing and replenishing star power. The reserves are enough for you to squander."

While guiding them, Master Xingchen ordered Liuchen Xiaoling to fetch specially made star jade vessels to hold various spiritual essence liquids for the two of them. She also thoughtfully opened the secluded cultivation chamber deep inside. The chamber was made of Liuchen star jade and contained star-gathering arrays and mind-calming arrays. The concentration of spiritual energy was several times that of the outside world. It was quiet and undisturbed by the outside world, making it the most suitable place for secluded cultivation to break through.

Holding Tang swords perfectly suited to their bodies and clad in armor that clung to their forms, Yu Moyan and Jiang Duyue felt the resonance between their weapons and armor. Gazing at the mountain of cultivation resources before them, precisely tailored to their respective cultivation levels, an indescribable sense of security and exhilaration welled up within them. The life-or-death ordeal of the Nine Trials of Purgatory had, at this moment, transformed into unparalleled reward. They had not only obtained Ling Yao's inheritance but also possessed equipment powerful enough to sweep across an entire region, inexhaustible resources, and the authority to control the entire Chen Palace.

The two nodded slightly to Master Xingchen in thanks, and then, guided by Liuchen Xiaoling, entered the secluded cultivation chamber. The door to the chamber slowly closed, isolating them from all the noise of the outside world, leaving only rich and pure star power and spiritual energy surrounding them.

Yu Moyan sat cross-legged, placing the Jixiao Tang Blade across his lap. Clad in the Ningqiong Xuan Armor, he first took a cup of Chengji Qingxiao Liquid and slowly drank it. The cool liquid entered his throat, instantly transforming into a gentle, refreshing power that surged into his sea of ​​consciousness. His previously slightly agitated mind, agitated by the challenges, instantly calmed, and the hidden demons within him were gradually eliminated, leaving his sea of ​​consciousness increasingly clear and bright. Next, he drew upon the waters of the Zhenyi Wanhui Spring, allowing it to permeate his meridians, clearing blockages one by one, and making the flow of stellar energy even smoother.

Jiang Duyue, wielding the Liuchen Tang sword and wearing the Wei Zhao light armor, also used the Chengji Qingxiao liquid to temper her divine sense. The cool star power and the medicinal liquid blended together, making her divine sense more refined and sharp. She then used the Zhenyi Wanhui Spring to cleanse her meridians, clearing obstacles for her breakthrough.

Princess Xingchen hovered outside the secret chamber, her face still bearing an arrogant expression, yet she silently activated the Chen Palace formation, channeling a massive amount of star power and spiritual energy into the chamber and setting up a protective barrier to prevent any external interference. Though she spoke of disdain, she had already accepted these two successors in her heart, wholeheartedly protecting them and ensuring their breakthrough was smooth sailing.

Inside the secret chamber, stellar energy surged and spiritual energy billowed. Yu Moyan and Jiang Duyue were immersed in cultivation, their stellar energy circulating more and more rapidly, and the signs of their cultivation level loosening became increasingly obvious, with a breakthrough imminent.

The cocoon of ten thousand evil spirits outside the hall still throbbed, indicating that the cataclysm of the end times was not yet over. However, the two individuals were no longer the cultivators who fought solely on willpower. They were now clad in imperial armor, wielding star-shaped battle blades, possessing boundless cultivation resources, holding power over the Lingyao Chen Palace, and protected by proud and agile intelligent life forms. They were just waiting for their cultivation to reach its peak before emerging from seclusion to suppress evil, sweep away all evil, and end the cataclysm of this world.

The Lingyao Palace, which had been silent for ages, was completely awakened by the arrival of the two heirs;

The arduous path of cultivation, fraught with peril, has entered a new chapter thanks to the blessing of unparalleled lineage.

The journey of Yu Moyan and Jiang Duyue to the stars has only just begun.