Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1436: Chapter 576: Enfeoffment and Purging Traitors (Part 2)

After considering for several moments, Xu Jin cited the recent bottleneck in his cultivation as a reason to temporarily decline.

If a new army truly needs to be established, Xu Jin would hardly have time for cultivation within the next half year.

However, as long as Xu Jin’s title as King of Territory remains, he can propose and proceed with forming a new army at any time to Mao Yue.

With that, the matter of rewards passed, and Xu Jin and Cheng Yuxiao began discussing the matter of the spy privately.

Not long after, Cheng Yuxiao nodded after hearing Xu Jin’s suggestion, "Your method seems feasible. However, you’ve had numerous dealings with the Blood God Sect and are more familiar with their secret techniques. During tomorrow’s meeting, when capturing this traitor, it’d be best if you were present."

"State Preceptor, isn’t it inappropriate for me to attend a meeting of your level?"

"You’re the King of Territory! The most prominent hero of Great Chen. What’s inappropriate?

If you’re willing, I can immediately establish a position as Deputy State Preceptor for you!

Who dares say it’s inappropriate?" Cheng Yuxiao said with a smile.

"Very well, I leave it entirely to your arrangement, State Preceptor."

*****

On March 13, within the Star Dome Secret Realm of the Star-picking Tower Branch at Guard City No. 13, Xu Jin, who was cultivating, slowly collected his Candou Lamp Domain.

The other cultivators, deep in focus, immediately sensed something amiss, paused their cultivation, and all turned their gazes toward Xu Jin.

"Our secluded cultivation ends today for now.

Next time I have time, I’ll inform you." Xu Jin said.

Currently, Xu Jin needed Divine Dao True Intent to deduce the Clearing Soul Star Pattern below the Ninth Tier, hence he decided to cease cultivation and prepare for this task.

Once the Ninth-Order star pattern of the Divine Soul Type is ready, Xu Jin’s speed in condensing the Cloud Tower will considerably accelerate.

Upon hearing this, the reluctant Kou Jing was the first to rise with a smile, "Hurry and attend to your matters then; this half-month of secluded cultivation has been far more effective than my hard training of five or six years.

I, as your mentor, have indeed benefited from your brilliance.

Having accepted you as my disciple might be the wisest and luckiest decision I’ve made in my life."

"Being able to apprentice under you is also a lifetime’s fortune for me as your disciple." Xu Jin quickly stood up.

Amidst laughter, everyone dispersed, their eyes reflecting their gains.

For instance, Elder Peng could previously easily defeat Eighth Tier Late Period experts with his Eighth Tier Middle Period cultivation, now after shared cultivation, surpassing Eighth Tier Peak will be no problem.

From today, aside from State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao, Great Chen has gained another strong individual capable of independently handling matters.

Marquis Luoshui Song Shoujie, who had just broken through to the Eighth Tier, found his combat power skyrocketing.

Meanwhile, even though Dong Zhao, Liu Qingzhu, and Ning Yuchan’s cultivation levels remained unchanged, their combat power increased by over fifty percent.

Apart from Liu Qingzhu, Dong Zhao and Ning Yuchan could now contend effortlessly against Eighth Tier Middle experts, theoretically having combat power near the Eighth Tier Late Period.

And from today onward, their cultivation levels will rapidly advance.

Especially Ning Yuchan, Xu Jin had secretly given him four Star Reflecting Seals.

Enough for Ning Yuchan to swiftly elevate his cultivation level to the Seventh Tier Eighth Layer.

The only downside is that these days, the two’s conversations have entirely relied on Divine Soul Transmission.

*****

On the afternoon of March 13, State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao, Great Chen Commander Mao Yue, and Xu Jin physically arrived at Guard City No. 1 on the Eight Desolates Frontline.

This was because in three days, the Star Domain Force Field on the Eight Desolates Frontline would stabilize completely for the highest-level military meeting.

Yet Cheng Yuxiao, newly advanced to Ninth Tier, requested everyone attending to be physically present, citing major confidential military intelligence to be announced.

The meeting was scheduled at Guard City No. 1, belonging to Dahong and under the jurisdiction of the Tianyang Star Hall, so there were no objections.

At 15 p.m., the group arrived punctually at the main hall of the commander mansion in Guard City No. 1, and soon after, high-ranking attendees arrived successively.

They mainly comprised various Star Lords and battle zone commanders, with Great Chen represented additionally by Xu Jin, and the Galaxy Battlefield Grand Marshal, additionally including the Sumeru Palace deputy palace master and the Wood Spirit Palace deputy palace master.

As the meeting commenced, Star River Battlefield Grand Marshal Wei Xu focused his gaze on Xu Jin.

"Star Lords, Commanders, State Preceptor, this is the highest meeting of the Star River Battlefield. Although Xu Jin was recently appointed King of Territory, achieving remarkable war merits and providing important intelligence, granting special permission to attend directly may be excused.

But such direct inclusion may seem inappropriate, wouldn’t it?" Wei Xu remarked.

Though this was not Wei Xu deliberately being difficult, it was part of his routine duties.

Upon hearing, Tianyang Star Lord was the first to support, "Indeed, achievements are achievements, rules are rules, and military law is military law! State Preceptor Cheng, you’ve achieved the Ninth Tier, but you shouldn’t contravene the military law of the Star River Battlefield."

Facing the questioning glances from the high-ranking officials present, Cheng Yuxiao suddenly smiled, "Ladies and gentlemen, please hear me out first before discussing this further, shall we?"

"Please proceed, State Preceptor Cheng."

"I must hear the esteemed argument of State Preceptor Cheng," Wei Xu also responded with a smile.

"Well, the matter is quite straightforward, last time at the No. 17 Channel Fortress, regarding the spy, I have found some clues," Cheng Yuxiao stated.

Upon hearing this, everyone’s gaze immediately turned to Cheng Yuxiao, with Tianyang Star Lord further pressed on, "What clues? State Preceptor Cheng, speak quickly, the longer a human high-ranking spy stays hidden, the greater the harm!"

After speaking, he directed his gaze toward Xu Jin, "Could it be that King of Territory Xu Jin discovered something?"

Cheng Yuxiao did not respond directly but rather smiled, "Before I present the evidence, I request Tianyang Star Lord to initiate the grand array of the commander mansion."

"That’s feasible!"

As he spoke, Tianyang Star Lord waved his hand, and the entire meeting hall of the commander mansion was enveloped in layers of radiant light.

"Furthermore, I ask Tianyang Star Lord to surround the entire commander mansion hall with Divine Thought Star Power."

"Surely!"

In the next instant, immense Divine Thought and Star Power enveloped everyone present.

The others did not notice yet, but Xu Jin, constantly activating the Mingji Star Pattern, observed that Wei Xu’s demeanor suddenly became slightly unnatural.

"Lastly, I request Tianyang Star Lord and Cangming Star Lord to lock their aura onto our Grand Marshal Wei Xu!"

Upon Cheng Yuxiao’s words, both Tianyang Star Lord and Cangming Star Lord were taken aback, while Star River Battlefield Grand Marshal Wei Xu burst with anger, slamming the table as he stood.

"Cheng Yuxiao, what’s your intent?

Do not slander me unjustly!

You truly believe that I, Wei Xu, will be easily bullied?

Today, if you fail to produce evidence, even though you’re Ninth Tier, I’ll be at odds with you!" Wei Xu roared!

Cheng Yuxiao, however, casually glanced toward Wei Xu and said, "Marshal Wei, why are you in such haste? I merely asked the two Star Lords to lock onto your aura.

Didn’t ask them to kill you!

Even if I had them actually kill you, they wouldn’t!" Cheng Yuxiao chuckled.

"That indeed is the case!" Doom-suppressing Star Lord commented.

"You!"

"Tianyang Star Lord, Cangming Star Lord, I request that you both lock your aura onto him; I have my reasons!" Cheng Yuxiao insisted.

Tianyang Star Lord and Cangming Star Lord exchanged a glance, and immense aura surged again, instantly locking onto Wei Xu.

Under the aura lock of two Ninth Tier contemporary star power levels, despite not deliberately suppressing, Wei Xu felt pressed and sat back down.

"Cheng Yuxiao, if you don’t provide evidence today! I’ll not let you off!" Wei Xu thundered.

"All in due course."

In the next instant, with a wave of Cheng Yuxiao’s hand, over ten Star Jade flew toward the high-ranking officials attending the Star River Battlefield meeting.

These were the previously discovered numerous traces and suspicions pointing toward the Galaxy Marshal Mansion.

With a Divine Thought sweep, everyone understood, afterward, Tianyang Star Lord frowned, "State Preceptor Cheng, these items are unimpressive!

They don’t count as evidence, do they?

Anyone could create such suspicions and traces."

"Cheng Yuxiao! Even if you wish to frame me, you should use a more cunning method; such clumsiness, who here would be willing to believe you?" Wei Xu clamored.

Meanwhile, several commanders, including Doom-suppressing Star Lord, cast a puzzled look toward Cheng Yuxiao.

Evidently, the so-called evidence couldn’t be considered as such!

"Gentlemen, today Cheng Yuxiao can falsely accuse me, tomorrow he can falsely accuse you!

I believe Cheng Yuxiao to be our current human clan’s greatest spy!

If he hadn’t employed sinister secret techniques, how could he possibly have advanced to the Ninth Tier in such a short time?

Doesn’t what I’m saying make a bit of sense?" Wei Xu shouted.

Upon hearing this, the Star Lords present, especially Tianyang Star Lord, had their suspicions deepened.

Indeed, Wei Xu’s words carried some weight.

Especially regarding Cheng Yuxiao’s rapid advancement to the Ninth Tier!

This is a point of doubt in everyone’s mind.

"Quite eloquent, reversing truth and falsehood!"

With joking remarks, Cheng Yuxiao turned his gaze toward Xu Jin, "King of Territory, it’s your turn!"

The next instant, everyone’s gaze collectively shifted toward Xu Jin!