Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1423: Chapter 571: Helping You Break Through

National Master Cheng Yuexiao returned faster than Xu Jin had anticipated.

Xu Jin had just finished counting the spoils from the raid on Silver Horn City when National Master Cheng Yuexiao returned, a hint of fatigue in his expression.

"Master, has there been any change?" Xu Jin asked.

"Nothing, just some trivial matters." National Master Cheng Yuexiao shook his head.

The pressure he faced on the front lines, he didn’t want to transfer it to Xu Jin and potentially prompt Xu Jin into making any radical actions.

What Xu Jin needed most now was time, time to grow.

Though the Master didn’t elaborate, Xu Jin didn’t press further, but he had a general understanding.

Earlier contacts with Dong Zhao, Ning Yuchan, Kou Jing, Liu Qingzhu, and others had hinted at it.

But they were still on their way.

"Being on the front lines and at wartime, as the National Master, it’s not appropriate for me to host a grand banquet. Today, let’s just settle for tea as a welcome, and I’ll make it up to you later."

With a wave of his large sleeve, a tea set was neatly arranged in front of them, and with a flick of his finger, flames rose from the small red stove, the fire exploded, the water boiled instantly, and as the tea was infused, its fragrance filled the air, opening Xu Jin’s box of words.

"This Thousand Star Token, I indeed have never heard of it, today is the first time seeing it from you.

This artifact is indeed mysterious, it might be related to the so-called Great World, possibly also to the world the former Star-picking Tower Master went to three thousand years ago."

"Master, I still have two Thousand Star Tokens here, why not refine one to enhance your strength?"

Upon hearing this, National Master Cheng Yuexiao contemplated for a few moments but then refused, "Forget it, I don’t want it. The Thousand Star Token requires such enormous expenses, with my personality, I would hardly be willing to expend such a vast amount of wealth to acquire points.

With so much wealth, it would be better spent on enhancing the strength of the National Taoist Institute disciples, improving the livelihood of Dachen."

Xu Jin anticipated the Master’s refusal, but did not give up, continuing, "Master, it’s not necessarily the case.

This Thousand Star Token indeed requires vast wealth to enhance its rank and exchange for resources.

But, Master, you can also use waste materials.

To be prepared for any eventuality, it’s also another approach."

"That’s true."

Subsequently, National Master Cheng Yuexiao graciously accepted the Thousand Star Token Xu Jin offered.

In no time, Xu Jin handed over several pieces of Star Jades to National Master Cheng Yuexiao, which were acquired from the Blood God Sect Left Protector, Fan Kai.

There were lists, financial transactions, and many records that Xu Jin couldn’t fully understand.

Everything was handed over to the Master.

"This seems interesting, I’ll let the old hands at the Spring Rain Department take a look, maybe they can uncover some useful information, hopefully catching a few big fish." Cheng Yuexiao accepted with a smile.

"Big fish?"

Xu Jin’s eyes moved upon hearing this, "Master, don’t you feel that this time the Eight Desolate Continent’s response was a little too quick?"

"You noticed as well?" National Master Cheng Yuexiao’s eyes moved, "Just now, the members of our Commander Mansion were discussing this very issue.

The incident occurred at the No.17 Channel Fortress on our Galaxy Battlefield, compared to the front lines, there is still the barrier of the Star Domain Force Field, yet the King of Eight Desolates, Ju Zhang, was only a quarter of an hour later than the other Star Lords in arriving.

This definitely means someone leaked information, and this informant must be at a rather high level.

The meeting also mentioned investigating the traitor, but at present, there is no specific direction or clue."

This was also one of Xu Jin’s doubts.

In terms of spatial distance, the Eight Desolate Royal Court is much farther from the No.17 Channel Fortress, yet it was only slightly more than a quarter-hour late in arrival.

A rough calculation suggests that Ju Zhang and several Star Lords received the information around the same time.

This is a serious problem.

With a battle imminent, the internal middle and high-level personnel have traitors lurk from the other side.

"The Eight Desolate Alien Race, regardless of racial differences or timing, can’t possibly develop spies within our Galaxy Battlefield middle and high-level ranks.

The only plausible method is the Blood God Sect’s." National Master Cheng Yuexiao said.

Upon reflection, since even the Dahong Emperor could be the Vice Sect Hierarch of the Blood God Sect, it’s not surprising for high-ranking personnel of the Blood God Sect to be present in the Galaxy Battlefield.

Bringing up the topic, Xu Jin then inquired about the aftermath of the Blood God Sect’s Vice Sect Hierarch, who was also the Dahong Emperor.

The outcome left Xu Jin somewhat resigned.

One could only say, this Vice Sect Hierarch of the Blood God Sect was extremely adept at scheming, and managed to stage a great reversal before his identity was definitively exposed.

Normally speaking, if not for the extraordinary event of an Eighth Tier Star Domain appearing in Dahong Imperial Palace and the Emperor’s death.

National Master Cheng Yuexiao would only need to report the Dahong Emperor being the Blood God Sect’s Vice Sect Hierarch to Tianyang Star Lord, and even without evidence, just a mere mention.

Tianyang Star Lord would undoubtedly, with thunderous wrath, cleanse the entire Dahong Empire from top to bottom.

If not entirely, at least most of the Blood God Sect personnel developed by the Dahong Emperor planted internally would be swept away.

But now, without evidence, saying it outright would only be seen as an attempt to sow discord, increasing the upheaval within Dahong.

Tianyang Star Lord would further be unwilling to recognize the Dahong Emperor as the Blood God Sect’s Vice Sect Hierarch.

Since the person is dead, mentioning it further would only be perceived as framing, which would only tarnish one’s own reputation.

Therefore, Cheng Yuexiao temporarily refrained from bringing it up, planning to wait for an opportune moment.

However, with the things Xu Jin provided, perhaps they could shed some light.

If there could be some substantial evidence, it would open the way for discussion.

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In conversation with National Master, Xu Jin delved into many topics, ultimately, they naturally moved on to the subject of cultivation level.