Slaughter to Prove Your Dao: Unlock the Great Sage Equal to Heaven at the Start!

Luo Qingyuan nodded:

"Of course they won't. But at least today, they won't make a move at the ferry crossing."

That night, Chen Xing sat on the edge of the deck of the Liming, looking at the silvery starry sky outside the ferry.

In Mu Qingxue's jade slip,

The markings regarding the headquarters of the Star Hunter Clan still lingered in his mind.

Like a marked coordinate, it quietly awaits his decision.

Footsteps sounded behind him—it was Luo Qingyuan.

He sat down next to Chen Xing, his gaze also fixed on the distant starry sky:

"The news of your actions at the ferry crossing this morning has spread. The Star Hunters will not let this go."

Chen Xing didn't turn his head: "I know."

Luo Qingyuan was silent for a moment, then spoke:

"The Star Hunter Clan's headquarters are in the Azure Star Region, a region covered by an ancient curse law."

Outsiders entering will have their cultivation suppressed by 30%. But if you can obtain something, the situation will be completely different.

Chen Xing turned his head to look at him: "What is it?"

Luo Qingyuan's voice deepened slightly:

"At the core of the Azure Starfield lies a 'Star Core'."

That star core is the key for the Star Hunters to control the entire star field.

"If you can take it, their power in that star system will be greatly weakened."

He paused, then said, "But I advise you not to go now. You're not ready yet."

Chen Xing did not answer, but instead looked back at the silvery starry sky in the distance.

After a long silence, he finally spoke: "When do you think I'll be ready?"

Luo Qingyuan stood up:

"When you no longer need to ask this question."

He turned and walked back into the depths of the ferry crossing, his voice drifting away in the night wind.

"If you're going to find that star core—take those four girls with you. They're more important than you think."

The following morning, the Liming slowly departed from the Xinghe Ferry.

Chen Xing stood on the deck, watching the ferry crossing gradually shrink in his field of vision.

Ultimately, it turned into an inconspicuous point of light in the starry sky.

Su Tao walked to his side: "You've decided to go?"

Chen Xing looked at the silvery starry sky in the distance: "No rush. Let's solidify the foundation of the Myriad Ruins Starfield first."

Lei Qingyue's voice came from behind: "Are you going to wait for Qingya to teach Xiao Yinlin and Lu Xing to graduation?"

Green Sprout poked its head out of the cabin, its bright green eyes sparkling:

"I'm teaching them to read! Lu Xing is learning to read very quickly! Xiao Yinlin is a little slower, but he's working very hard!"

Xuefeng stood by the mast, her sapphire eyes looking back the way she had come.

He didn't say anything, but the curve of his lips was very slight in the morning light.

Su Tao stood beside Chen Xing, the night breeze ruffling her hair—

She whispered, "No matter when we go, I'll be by your side."

As the Liming passed through that silver-gray tunnel,

The ship trembled slightly again—

But this tremor was much smoother than the previous one, like walking on a familiar road.

The lights of the Qitian Hall illuminated the end of the passageway, as warm as ever.

Behind them, in the shadows of the Star River Ferry,

The greyish-white figure reappeared, the gaze of the Star Hunters piercing through layers of void.

It landed on the departing warship.

Something in his hand was faintly glowing—

A black tracking symbol is pulsating slowly, like a heart.

He muttered to himself, "You won't get far."

The black and gold warship did not turn back, while the light of the laws at the Star River Ferry grew brighter and brighter in the dawn.

……

When the Liming passed through the silver-gray passage and returned to the airspace of the Qitian Palace, it was already evening.

The light of the laws governing the reorganized Myriad Ruins Starfield formed a pale golden halo in the void.

It's like a gentle, warm color coating the entire star field.

In the plaza in front of the Qitian Palace, the newly planted spirit trees have already sprouted tender buds.

The emerald green leaves swayed gently in the evening breeze.

The silver-scaled cub was dozing on the steps, its silver scales shimmering in the setting sun.

Lu Xing was holding a wooden stick that was taller than himself.

He earnestly mimicked the famous swinging motion in the air, his little face displaying a focus far beyond his years.

Po Tian sat on a stone stool at the edge of the square, holding a steaming bowl of spiritual soup in his hand.

He grinned as he saw the Liming land: "You're back? Perfect timing, the soup was really thick today."

An old ox poked its head out from inside the hall, a string of new ritual pendants hanging from its horns:

"Great Sage! Zhen Xinghe said that the stability of the laws governing the new passage on the outer edge of the Myriad Ruins Starfield has increased again."

They say it's time to build a permanent stargate!

When Chen Xing stepped down the gangway, his steps were lighter than usual.

Qingya jumped off his back and ran straight towards Lu Xing and Xiao Yinlin:

"I'm back! Let me see how your training is going!"

When Lu Xing saw her, he gripped the wooden stick tighter.

He carefully assumed a starting stance.

Qingya squatted down in front of him, gently patting his wrist as he held the stick with her small hand:

"Loosen your wrist a little; if it's too tight, you won't be able to swing the stick fast."

Lu Xing nodded seriously and adjusted the angle of his grip on the stick.

Then he swung the stick, creating a faint whooshing sound. Qingya's eyes lit up:

"You've improved! I'll give you a candy as a reward tonight!"

Little Silverscale climbed up the steps, its silver tail swaying gently behind it.

It nuzzled against Qingya's feet.

Qingya bent down and patted its head: "You got a share too."

Su Tao stood beside Chen Xing, watching this scene in the square.

A faint smile appeared at the corner of his lips: "Qitian Palace... is becoming more and more like a home."

Lei Qingyue walked past from the other side, her voice clear and cool yet carrying a hint of warmth:

"A home is only a home if someone lives there."

That night, inside the main hall of the Qitian Palace, a star map was projected onto a long table.

New member Feng Nian stood beside the star map, her long, silvery-white hair gleaming softly in the hall's spiritual light.

She pointed to the specially marked area at the edge of the star map:

"After the reorganization of the Myriad Ruins Starfield, the stability of the laws in the outer perimeter has been greatly improved."

At the current rate, the Qitian Palace can build a permanent star gate at the entrance of the passage within three months at most.

At that time, the Central Star Region, the Myriad Ruins Star Region, and the Star River Ferry will be connected to form a complete shipping route.

Zhen Xinghe squinted and added:

"Once the Star Gate is built, any force that wants to pass through it must obtain permission from the Qitian Palace."

But there was a problem—he glanced at Chen Xing,

"The Star Hunters are increasing their activity on the other side of the passage."

They couldn't just stand by and watch the Qitian Palace block the road.

Chen Xing sat in the main seat, looking at the dark area on the star map marked "Azure Nether Star Region":

"The core of the Azure Starfield, get it."

The Star Hunters' control over that star field will be greatly reduced.

However, obtaining it requires entering the core of the Azure Starfield.

The curse laws governing that star field have an extremely wide reach.

Feng Nian's voice came from beside the star map:

"I can go with you."

The Law of Curse and the Law of Vacuum share some common origins; I can help you filter out some of the erosion.

Mu Xiyan stood by the palace gate:

"The Star Hunter Clan has been operating in the Azure Star Region for tens of thousands of years, and you're going to barge in head-on."

It's like telling them, "I'm here."

But if we use a different approach—infiltration from within—the success rate will be much higher.

Chen Xing looked at the star map: "What are your thoughts?"