Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu

As night deepened, the stars shone brightly in the secret realm. The figures of a human and a fox walked slowly through the forest, leisurely and composed.

This casual training, free from competition and haste, continues. What Lin Ye doesn't know is that this period of reflection in the ancient starland has already laid the most solid foundation for his future breakthrough.

As the morning light pierced through the forest, the Star Marrow Grass shimmered with a luminous white light in the hollow, its spiritual energy so rich it was almost condensed into liquid.

Lin Ye's fingertips twitched slightly, and the star power in his dantian, which was already full and about to overflow, suddenly surged. He was just one step away from breaking through the mid-stage barrier of the Star Pivot.

But the next moment, five ruthless figures blocked their way.

The burly man at the head of the group was all muscle and had a cultivation level of late-stage Spirit Star Realm. The four men behind him were all at the early-stage Spirit Star Realm. They were clearly resource-grabbing individuals who were used to bullying the weak in the secret realm.

"New guy, get lost. We've got this Star Marrow Grass for the taking."

His arrogant and domineering tone was just like that of a competitor from a past life who maliciously stole orders and then turned around to threaten people.

Lin Ye's eyes turned slightly cold, and he didn't back down an inch: "First come, first served is a basic rule."

"Rules? In this secret realm, strength is the rule!"

The burly man roared, "Attack him together! Cripple him!"

Four bursts of star power were unleashed simultaneously, the blades whistling and each move ruthless, showing no regard for camaraderie among fellow disciples.

Xingjin instantly bristled, its snow-white down standing on end, and the golden flame pattern on its forehead suddenly shone brightly, transforming into a snow-white stream of light that wrapped around the five people, scratching and rubbing against them, moving so fast that only a star shadow remained.

However, the enemy outnumbered them and focused solely on their attack, completely ignoring the little spirit pet. Their offensive was like a net, relentlessly locking onto the forest.

Instead of retreating, Lin Ye advanced. With a thought, the "Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu" within his body automatically began to operate.

His signature fist technique—the Celestial Pivot Star Fist—was unleashed with a natural flow.

This fist technique originates from the source of the Heavenly Book. It has no fancy moves or empty tricks. It is based on stellar power and has the spirit as its soul. It is steady, calm, accurate, and ruthless, just like his previous life as a deliveryman who persevered through wind and rain to the very end.

"First move—Breaking through the enemy lines alone!"

Lin Ye strode forward, his fists flying like arrows, charging straight into the encirclement.

His punches were as fast as a street robbery, and his movements as agile as navigating an alley. In an instant, he broke through the encirclement of four people, his fists flashing through the air, knocking back two opponents in succession. But the opponents were, after all, five people working together, each move deadly and leaving no room for retreat.

"Bang!"

A star blade swept fiercely across Lin Ye's side, instantly drawing blood and tearing his robes.

He groaned, staggered slightly, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

Xingjin cried out in desperation, recklessly unleashing the pressure of the ancient star spirit, the Heavenly Fox, which forcefully suppressed the star power of the two of them.

But in that instant, the burly man seized the opening, his star power surged, and he gathered all his life's cultivation, slamming a punch hard into Lin Ye's chest!

"puff--!"

Lin Ye was struck as if by a heavy hammer, and his whole body flew backward, crashing heavily into the trunk of the ancient tree, spitting out a mouthful of blood on the spot.

His chest throbbed with excruciating pain, his internal organs churned, and his meridians burned with a searing agony. His stellar energy was completely disrupted, and his injuries were extremely severe. He struggled to his feet, his face ashen, blood dripping from the corner of his lips, and his life force trembling precariously.

Xingjin rushed back like a madman, his small body blocking Lin Ye's path, baring his teeth and growling at the five people, his sapphire eyes filled with ferocity and anxiety.

Seeing this, the five became even more arrogant.

"I thought it was some tough bone, but it turns out it's so fragile!"

"If you don't leave now, next time it won't just be a simple injury!"

Lin Ye clutched his chest, which was throbbing with pain, and blood kept seeping from between his fingers.

His injuries were so severe that he could barely stand.

But the more desperate the situation, the more intense his inner working-class tenacity became—

No matter how difficult the order is to deliver, we must deliver it; no matter how tough the fight is, we must win.

At that very moment, the damaged Star Pivot within his Dantian was completely detonated by the intense pain. The perfect Star Power surged wildly in the face of despair, and the opportunity to break through to the next realm suddenly arrived in the blink of an eye!

"You're not qualified to steal my opportunity."

Lin Ye's voice was hoarse, yet every word was firm. He suddenly looked up, his eyes gleaming with a sudden burst of starlight, no longer suppressing it in the slightest.

"—Break it!"

A low shout echoed through the forest.

The barrier between realms shattered instantly, and the immense stellar power surged forth like a celestial river bursting its banks, cleansing every limb and bone. The primal power of the breakthrough forcefully repaired the damaged meridians, and the disordered stellar power instantly returned to its proper place. A more profound and condensed pressure slowly spread out, shaking the entire arena.

Late stage of Star Pisces, complete!

Lin Ye took a deep breath. His injuries were still severe, but his aura had completely changed.

All the star power around him gathered in his right fist, and the "Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu" was fully activated, unleashing the strongest move of the Tian Shu Star Fist.

"Eighth Move - A Box Full of Chests Shakes the Mountain!"

The intent of his punch was like carrying a heavy load upstairs or stopping a car on a slope—sinking, fierce, thick, and heavy. It carried his unwavering will, which he had fought his way from a food deliveryman to a cultivator, and his stubbornness of never admitting defeat or bowing down. He threw out a punch!

There were no fancy moves, no unnecessary actions, just a simple yet powerful punch.

"Bang—!!!"

An invisible burst of star power exploded, sending the five people flying backward as if struck by a giant elephant. They crashed heavily to the ground, their blood churning, unable to get up, their faces filled with utter horror.

"Late-stage Star Condensation Realm... You actually broke through at a time like this?!"

"What kind of boxing technique is this... how can it be so strong!"

Lin Ye slowly stepped forward, picked all the Star Marrow Grass in the depression, and put it into his storage bag.

He didn't look at the five people who had fallen to the ground, but simply gently lifted the bristling Xingjin, who was protecting his master, onto his shoulder.

Star Ember immediately rubbed its fluffy little head against his bloodied cheek, its tiny paws carefully touching his wound. Starlight swirled around it, constantly releasing gentle astral energy to soothe his pain.

"I'm fine," Lin Ye said softly, a hint of weariness in his voice, but his eyes were bright. "A little injury for a breakthrough, it's worth it."

The five men, seeing the newly promoted disciple covered in blood who had defeated five enemies with a single punch, and feeling the faint pressure of the ancient spirit beast emanating from Xing Jin, were terrified. They didn't even dare to utter a threat and fled in panic.

Lin Ye did not give chase. His injuries were too severe for him to continue fighting.

He found a secluded stone cave, quickly sat cross-legged, and began to circulate the "Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu" to heal his injuries while simultaneously stabilizing his newly broken-through realm.

Xingjin obediently lay on his lap, protecting him without leaving his side. His small body pressed tightly against him, silently nourishing his injuries with the power of his own bloodline. His earnest appearance was both earnest and heartbreaking.

Lin Ye closed his eyes and regulated his breathing, feeling the steady and surging star power within his body, his mind clear and calm.

From a deliveryman who braved wind and rain in his past life to a cultivator who can now fight five opponents and break through to a higher realm with severe injuries.

He didn't have extraordinary talent or a powerful backer; all he relied on was his tenacity—taking things one step at a time, fighting back when he was wrong, and never giving up even when injured.

Steady progress, diligent and hardworking.

This is the way of Lin Ye.

After an unknown amount of time, he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze revealing a restrained glint.

The Heavenly Pivot Star Fist has improved along with his cultivation level, and his injuries have mostly stabilized.

The dangers of the secret realm were not yet over, but he was already fearless.