Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu

Stepping out of the cave, sunlight filtered through the leaves, warming him. Lin Ye took a deep breath, the misty air seeping into his heart and soul, making every pore on his body rejoice, even his meridians feeling so relaxed they seemed to bubble.

Star Ember on his shoulder snapped awake with a "whoosh," blinked its sapphire eyes, and affectionately kissed Lin Ye on the cheek. It sniffed twice to make sure that Lin Ye's injuries were fully healed and his breathing was steady before it was finally at ease.

Then it raised its little head, the golden star pattern on its forehead flashed, and its little nose kept twitching, just like a treasure-hunting radar with its own navigation, frantically "pointing the way" to Lin Ye in the direction of the dense star power.

The delivery box on his left arm glowed subtly, like a dutiful "portable power bank," silently absorbing the stellar energy of heaven and earth, nourishing Lin Ye's meridians while quietly nurturing itself. That unassuming, quietly protective spirit made Lin Ye feel increasingly at ease.

With Xingjin as his "living navigator," and the "optimal route planning brain" that Lin Ye had developed from running a food delivery business in his previous life, he did not rush into dangerous places. Instead, he followed the direction where the star power was abundant, moving forward slowly and steadily, just like in the forest, unhurried and calm, taking each step with steadiness.

After walking for about half an hour, a sweet and mellow fruity fragrance suddenly wafted from the forest ahead. It was so sweet that it was irresistible, and it was also accompanied by a powerful and pure star energy. Just one whiff of it made one feel refreshed and invigorated, more than ten times stronger than the previous Star Marrow Grass.

Xingjin instantly bristled, its little paws gripping Lin Ye's collar tightly, its little head craning forward, its tail wagging like a little motor, and making urgent "chirp chirp chirp" sounds. It looked just like a foodie who had seen a limited edition delicacy, even more eager to rush forward than Lin Ye.

Lin Ye's eyes narrowed slightly. He slowed his pace and gently bypassed the dense thicket. Suddenly, a clearing opened up before him—in a forest clearing, a spirit plant half a person's height stood rooted in the center, its branches gleaming with silver light. At its top hung a crimson, shimmering spirit fruit, its body entwined with intricate star patterns. It was the Crimson Star Fruit, which ripens only once every hundred years! Consuming it would not only stabilize one's cultivation but also temper one's meridians and greatly increase the purity of one's star power. For a Star Pivot Realm cultivator, it was practically a windfall.

Beside the Crimson Star Fruit, seven or eight inner disciples were gathered. The leader was a guy with a pointed mouth and monkey-like face. His cultivation had reached the peak of the Condensing Star realm, and he was only one step away from entering the early stage of the Spirit Star realm.

He stood with his hands on his hips, his henchmen behind him looking fierce and menacing as they guarded the fruit, like a group of thugs guarding a treasure.

"Hey! You newbie over there, get lost! We guys found this Crimson Star Fruit first, so know your place and don't cause trouble!"

The sharp-faced disciple noticed that Lin Ye was all alone, with a cute little fox perched on his shoulder. He immediately showed disdain, shouted angrily, and his arrogant tone could lift the roof off. He didn't take Lin Ye seriously at all.

The followers joined in the commotion, yelling and pointing, their eyes brimming with contempt. In their eyes, a new disciple wasn't even worthy of carrying their shoes, let alone vying for their opportunities.

In his past life, he delivered takeout and was used to seeing these unreasonable and bullying people. Now that he is cultivating immortality, the principle is still the same—strength is respected, but that doesn't mean you can bully others at will, nor does it mean you can treat opportunities as your private property.

"Spiritual objects belong to those who are destined to possess them. You seized them first and then tried to drive them away. That's incredibly unreasonable," Lin Ye said calmly, his tone steady yet revealing a resilient spirit that was neither humble nor arrogant.

"Reason? In this secret realm, strength is the only truth!" The sharp-faced disciple sneered, his star power surging, his robes fluttering wildly in the wind. "I think you're tired of living! Since you refuse to leave, then leave your life behind, and I'll send you back to your hometown!"

Before he finished speaking, he waved his hand, and six or seven followers behind him attacked at the same time! Some condensed into fist shadows, some transformed into long blades, and others lashed out with star whips. A barrage of star power blasted towards Lin Ye, their moves ruthless and cunning, each strike aimed directly at vital points.

Faced with a multi-person attack, Lin Ye not only did not panic, but a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes—wasn't this the "real combat training" he had been waiting for? He could take advantage of this fight to perfect his newly mastered Tian Shu Xing Fist!

The starlight on its shoulder instantly bristled, its snow-white fur standing on end, its small body arching, and the golden markings on its forehead suddenly shining brightly.

"Don't steal the show, watch me perform," Lin Ye said softly, his tone carrying a hint of confident certainty.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Ye bent his legs slightly and assumed a steady horse stance. He activated the "Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu" at full power, and the star pivot in his dantian spun rapidly. A faint starlight emanated from his body, and star power poured into his arms like a rushing stream.

The intent of the Tian Shu Xing Quan (Heavenly Pivot Star Fist) bursts forth instantly. Before the fist wind moves, the momentum is already solidified, just like a delivery truck that is fully charged and ready to set off at any time.

Without dodging, he took a step forward and faced the onslaught of the crowd head-on!

"First move: Break through the enemy's formation by attacking alone!"

Lin Ye's footwork suddenly quickened, his figure as agile as a deliveryman weaving through the streets and traffic. He dodged the star blades that came at him and the star whips that swept from the side. With a shift in his footing, he instantly slipped into a gap in the crowd.

His right arm was straight, his fist taut, and his star power concentrated at the tip of his fist. Without any fancy moves, he targeted the weak points in the opponent's star power connection and punched them. His punches were fast, accurate, and ruthless, and the shadow of his fist cut through the air with a sharp "whoosh" sound, just like he was grabbing the last limited-time offer.

"Bang! Bang!" With two muffled sounds, he accurately punched the pressure points on the forearms of his two henchmen. His star power drilled into their meridians, causing their arms to go numb, and his star power dissipated on the spot.

The two screamed and retreated while clutching their arms, instantly "eliminated." They looked just like deliverymen who had successfully grabbed an order—cool and exhilarating.

Seeing this, the remaining four followers became even more frantic, surrounding Lin Ye from all sides with an impenetrable barrage of star power, trying to trap him in the middle.

"Second move: Steady steer, sinking into the mountain!"

Lin Ye planted his feet firmly into the ground, his legs like nails. The star power around his body suddenly sank down, and his fists became heavy and steady. He blocked and deflected with his arms. His left fist blocked the frontal punch, and his right fist countered with a straight punch. His fists were wrapped in heavy star power, and each collision produced a dull "bang".

No matter how fiercely his opponent attacked, he remained firmly rooted to the spot, his defense impenetrable, and his punches concealed a hidden counter-attack power, each blow sending his followers' blood surging. The followers inwardly groaned; this wasn't fighting a novice, it was clearly hitting a brick wall!

The leader, a disciple with a pointed face, turned ashen-faced. Seeing his subordinates suffer defeat after defeat, he could no longer restrain himself and took matters into his own hands.

His star power surged to its peak, and a gleaming star blade materialized in his palm. His aura was violent, and he charged straight at Lin Ye with a sharp, whistling sound as the star blade pierced the air, aiming straight for Lin Ye's heart. His move was ruthless, as if he wanted to pierce Lin Ye's heart in one strike.

"You little brat, you dare ruin my plans? I'll send you on your way!"

The sharpness of the star blade forced Lin Ye's robes to flutter, but his eyes remained sharp, and his aura suddenly surged. The fist intent of the Heavenly Pivot Star Fist resonated completely with the star power within his body and the gentle star power from the takeout box in his left arm—the takeout box quietly released a wisp of star power to protect his heart meridian, allowing him to attack with all his might without any hesitation or fear.

He knew that if he retreated, he would be relentlessly pursued. Only by facing the challenge head-on and using force to overcome skill could he obtain the Crimson Star Fruit.

"Celestial Pivot Star Fist, Fifth Form: Time-Limited Rage Fist!"

This move embodies the core resilience of delivery drivers—unyielding in the face of adversity and fighting to the bitter end, just like how they still give their all to deliver orders even when they are close to being late, never retreating despite injuries, and becoming stronger with each battle.

Lin Ye was enveloped in golden light, his robes billowing as all his star power converged into his right fist, which shone with a dazzling golden light, his fist imbued with an indomitable and fierce force.

He twisted his waist, the force starting from the soles of his feet, passing through his back to his right arm, layering his strength, instantly maximizing his momentum, just like a deliveryman who was doing his best to catch up with an order, unstoppable.

"boom--!"

The violent collision of stellar energy exploded with a deafening roar, and a violent shockwave swept around the two of them, causing tree branches and leaves to fall and dust to fly everywhere.

The sharp-faced disciple felt a powerful, heavy, and tenacious fist force rush towards him. The star blade in his hand shattered instantly, and the force of the fist drilled into his meridians along his arm, causing his blood to surge and his meridians to ache. He was forced to retreat uncontrollably, each step leaving a deep footprint in the ground. His eyes were filled with disbelief and horror as he looked at Lin Ye.

"Impossible! You're only in the late stage of the Star Condensation realm, how could you possibly withstand my full-force attack!"

Lin Ye didn't answer, but took a step forward, not giving his opponent a chance to catch his breath. His Tian Shu Star Fist moves were connected one after another, with the power of his fists advancing layer by layer, completely controlling the rhythm of the battle.

He feinted with his left fist to distract his opponent's defense, then followed up with a counterattack with his right fist. Sometimes he threw quick punches in succession, and sometimes he slammed his fists down with heavy blows. His punches were fast and slow, and each punch was steady, accurate, and ruthless, precisely targeting his opponent's weaknesses.

This fist technique had long been integrated into his Dao heart. There was no trickery involved; it was all down-to-earth power. With the added star power from the delivery box, the force was steady and long-lasting. The more he fought, the more powerful and skillful he became.

In just a few breaths, the remaining followers were all knocked down by his punches, some hit on the shoulder, others swept in the back of the leg. They lay on the ground groaning in pain, completely incapacitated, looking like a group of unlucky guys who had failed to snag a deal, looking utterly pathetic.

The leading disciple with the pointed face was deathly pale, his star power in complete disarray. As he watched Lin Ye approach step by step with overwhelming momentum, his arrogance was replaced by fear.

He was no longer the domineering man he once was; he turned around and tried to run away with his tail between his legs.

"Trying to leave?"

Lin Ye's eyes turned cold. He accelerated his footwork and caught up like an arrow. He gathered power in his right fist, his star power condensed but not revealed. It was still the steady strength of the Tian Shu Star Fist. He did not kill him, but only lightly punched the pressure point on the back of his opponent.

The gentle yet powerful stellar energy penetrated in, instantly sealing off the opponent's stellar energy circulation.

The sharp-faced disciple collapsed to the ground with a thud, unable to get up. He trembled all over, his head bowed low, not daring to even breathe.

"Remember, from now on, those who are destined to possess spiritual objects will obtain them. If you dare to bully the weak or seize resources again, it won't be as simple as it is today."

Lin Ye's voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable authority; though his tone was indifferent, it left no room for argument.

The sharp-faced disciple nodded repeatedly, then scrambled and crawled away with his followers, fleeing in a panic without looking back, like a stray dog ​​being chased and beaten, never daring to turn back again.

The struggle for opportunity has thus come to an end.