Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu

The trials in the secret realm continued, and Lin Ye maintained his casual pace, not chasing opportunities or seeking breakthroughs, but slowly honing himself in every confrontation and every leisurely stroll.

The three disciples who had fled in panic were now hiding behind a tree in the woods, watching Lin Ye's departing figure with resentment and unwillingness on their faces.

"That brat... and that little fox... we'll remember them!" The leading disciple gritted his teeth, his voice chilling. "Once we get out, we'll make them pay!"

A seemingly easy adventure in a secret realm continues, and the legend of Lin Ye has only just begun.

After getting rid of the three treacherous senior disciples, Lin Ye completely lost interest in traveling. He decided to let loose and, with the mindset of a deliveryman who "browses orders randomly and doesn't rush or grab," he wandered along the winding forest path, without any direction or schedule. He turned his adventure in the secret realm into a leisurely stroll in the forest.

Star Ember on Lin Ye's shoulder was also enjoying its comfort. Its sapphire-like eyes were half-closed as it lay contentedly on Lin Ye's shoulder. Its fluffy white fur was soft and fluffy in the wind, and the golden flame-shaped star pattern on its forehead glowed with a soft light. Tiny starlight slowly flowed around its body.

It would occasionally stretch out its little paws to scratch at the passing branches or rub against Lin Ye's neck, acting like a lazy little master, completely ignoring the little disturbance that had just occurred.

After all, as an ancient star spirit fox, such provocations from lowly minions are nothing more than a tickle to it. It has no interest in fighting back. Only when protecting Lin Ye will it reveal the hidden power of a top-tier spirit beast.

The man and the fox strolled along leisurely, and before they knew it, their surroundings had subtly changed.

The once dense forest gradually became open, the towering ancient trees grew thicker and thicker, the star patterns on the branches became deeper and more ancient, the star power in the air changed from mild and mellow to richer and thicker, and even carried a faint trace of ancient and profound atmosphere. Even the star sand underfoot became warm and felt exceptionally comfortable to step on.

The surroundings were unusually quiet, with no chirping of insects or roars of beasts, no howling of the wind, only the soft rustling of stardust falling gently, so tranquil it seemed as if it were isolated from the world.

"It seems I've stumbled upon the depths of this secret realm by accident." Lin Ye stopped and looked around, his eyes showing no panic, but rather a hint of curiosity.

If it were any other disciple, venturing into the unknown territory of the secret realm would probably have made them tense and on guard. But he has always had a Buddhist mindset, like a deliveryman who accidentally wanders into an unfamiliar alley. He's here, so he might as well make the best of it and return the way he came. There's no need to panic.

Xingjin instantly perked up, his little body suddenly sitting up straight, his sapphire eyes shining brightly, his little nose twitching incessantly, the star pattern on his forehead flickering on and off, and the starlight around him flashing rapidly, making him appear exceptionally excited.

It called out softly a few times, its little paws pointing repeatedly at a clearing shrouded in starlight mist. It kept rubbing against Lin Ye's cheek, its tone urgent, its fluffy head craning forward as if urging Lin Ye: Hurry up! There's something good here!

Lin Ye could tell at a glance that the little guy had sensed the extraordinary nature of this place and was certain that there was no danger here, but rather something extremely beneficial to it.

"Okay, I'll do as you say and go take a look."

Following Xingjin's guidance, Lin Ye slowly walked through the thin star mist, and suddenly a small ancient starland came into view.

The ground was covered with bluestone engraved with ancient patterns. The patterns crisscrossed, like a naturally formed star array, continuously drawing on the star power between heaven and earth, turning into liquid star mist that lingered among them. In the center, a wisp of extremely faint golden star energy slowly rose, its aura pure to the extreme.

This place is actually an ancient cultivation site that has been sealed away by a secret realm. It has been silent for countless years, and the star power here is so rich that it is beyond imagination, making it several times more precious than the previous spiritual spring treasure land!

Even the Buddhist-like Lin Ye couldn't help but be slightly moved. Such rich and pure ancient star power was an unparalleled opportunity for cultivators. If one cultivated here, one's foundation would definitely be tempered like never before.

But he didn't rush to sit cross-legged and meditate. First, he took Xingjin around the area, carefully checking for potential dangers as if his professional instincts kicked in: the terrain was enclosed, there was no aura of any spirit beasts, the star energy was gentle and harmless, and the escape route was clear... Only after confirming that it was 100% safe did he finally feel completely at ease.

Xingjin couldn't contain itself any longer. It leaped off Linye's shoulder with its tiny paws, its small figure landing lightly on the central star array. It instantly closed its sapphire eyes, and the golden flame-shaped star pattern on its forehead shone brightly. The tiny starlight around it flickered wildly, and it began to recklessly absorb the ancient star power around it.

As an ancient star spirit fox, its thirst for this ancient and pure star power far surpasses that of any other spirit beast. This place is simply a blessed land for cultivation tailor-made for it.

A massive amount of starlight flowed into its body through its fur, making its already lustrous fur even whiter and brighter. The pressure around it also subtly became heavier. Although it was still a small ball, it exuded an increasingly rich aura of nobility. The tiny creature lay in the center of the star array, like a sleeping ancient spirit, both cute and majestic.

Lin Ye chuckled as he watched the little guy get so engrossed in his work. He then found a clean blue stone at the edge of the star array and sat down. Unlike other cultivators who frantically circulated their cultivation techniques and plundered star power to break through their realms, he simply sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and focused his mind, naturally circulating the "Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu".

The stellar pivot within the dantian rotated slowly and steadily, like a delivery truck running at a uniform speed. The ancient stellar energy around it gently seeped into the body through the pores of the skin, flowing slowly along the meridians without any turmoil, nourishing the meridians and tempering the foundation of the stellar pivot little by little.

He always kept his original aspiration in mind, never deliberately pursuing breakthroughs, but only consolidating his foundation and honing his skills. Just like when he was running a food delivery business, he was never in a hurry to succeed. Only by being steady and pragmatic can he go far.

Rich ancient star power flowed into his body without any stagnation. The star pivot in his dantian was nourished and became more rounded and bright. His cultivation at the mid-stage of the star pivot became more and more stable, and the star power around him became more and more condensed. However, he still suppressed the aura of his impending breakthrough, remaining calm and composed, and slowly calming down.

The path of spiritual practice lies in accumulation; the stronger the foundation, the further one can go in the future. This is a principle he learned from his life as a food delivery driver, and it is also the spiritual guideline he has always adhered to.

Time passed slowly, the setting sun gradually sank into the sky, and night enveloped the entire ancient starland. Starlight from all over the sky shone through the clouds, reflecting off the star array on the ground, creating a magnificent scene.

Lin Ye kept his eyes closed and regulated his breathing. The star power around him merged perfectly with the ancient star power around him. He entered a state of complete absorption in the world, his mind and body were completely emptied, and all his energy was focused on tempering his foundation.

Xingjin also lay in the center of the star array. After absorbing enough star power, it completely relaxed and soon fell asleep on its back. Its little belly rose and fell slightly with its breathing, its pink little paws curled up in front of its chest, and it would occasionally smack its little mouth, as if it was eating spirit fruits and snacks in its dream. It looked adorable and had no airs of an ancient spirit beast.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Ye slowly opened his eyes, a clear light flashing in them. His aura was calm and restrained, without any leakage. However, the star core in his dantian was several times more solid than before, and his control over star power was becoming more and more adept.

He could clearly feel that his cultivation had reached the peak of the mid-stage of the Star Pivot realm. He only needed an opportunity to break through easily, but he was still in no hurry. A faint smile appeared on his lips as he slowly stood up.

Turning to look at the little fox sleeping soundly in the center of the star array, Lin Ye walked over slowly and carefully picked it up, afraid of waking the little guy.

No sooner had Xingjin been held in his arms than the little guy woke up groggily. His sapphire eyes were half-open and half-closed, full of sleepiness. He blinked blankly for a moment, and when he saw that it was Lin Ye, he immediately snuggled into his arms, nuzzling his little head and making soft whimpering sounds.

It stretched lazily, its short legs stretched straight, its fluffy tail gently brushing against Lin Ye's wrist. Then, it skillfully climbed onto his arm, snuggled up to his shoulder, and rubbed its furry head against Lin Ye's cheek, sometimes on the left, sometimes on the right, both proud and clingy, as if asking for praise: I just absorbed star power super hard! Praise me!

Seeing Lin Ye rubbing its head with a smile, Xing Jin became even more smug. It tugged at his collar with its little paws, buried its face in his neck, and hummed contentedly. It looked like a little fox who had eaten and drunk its fill and was now acting spoiled and whining. It was completely different from its previous aloof and intimidating demeanor. It was both funny and cute.

Lin Ye, holding the sleeping and cuddling Xing Jin, did not linger in the rich star energy of the place. He immediately turned around and slowly left along the original path.

While opportunities may be good, one should not be greedy. In matters of spiritual practice, moderation is key; this has always been his principle.