Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1491: Chapter 602: Abandoned Viscount

Eight Desolate Continent, Blood Moon City.

The Baidou Divine Sect Leader, who was sent out in advance from the Eighth Rank Great Wilderness Domain by the Blood God Sect Hierarch, had just appeared when Elder Yue Qing, who received orders from the Blood God Sect Hierarch, came to greet him with a group.

"Thank you for your hard work, Sect Leader. Our Sect Hierarch has already instructed me to prepare some food, wine, and a small gift, hoping that you would honor us with your presence."

The Baidou Divine Sect Leader glanced at Yue Qing, whose cultivation level was merely in the late stage of Tier Eight, and smiled, "Alright, I shouldn’t turn down Brother Yu’s good intentions."

"Please, Sect Leader," Elder Yue Qing cautiously led the way.

In the next moment, the divine soul fluctuations around the Baidou Divine Sect Leader surged, and the sensing power of the Mingji Star Pattern spread out unabashedly in all directions, instantly covering the entire Blood Moon City.

Elder Yue Qing, who was very close, sensed it immediately, his expression suddenly tensed, showing a bitter smile.

This matter just got complicated.

The guest they invited was openly using the Divine Soul Secret Technique to probe, and he couldn’t say anything about it.

Moreover, he wasn’t qualified to object.

If anything was to be said, it would have to be said by the Blood God Sect Hierarch.

He could only let it be; he couldn’t stop it anyway.

Yue Qing felt helpless, but Qi Shanye, who was cultivating in the military camp, suddenly had a peculiar expression.

Originally, he wouldn’t have sensed it.

However, because Xu Jin had previously asked him to pay attention to the blood-colored star gate within the Divine Hall, his Mingji Star Pattern had been minimally activated, silently sensing changes in all directions, to report to Xu Jin.

At this moment, with the Baidou Divine Sect Leader’s Mingji Star Pattern fully activated without concealment, Qi Shanye sensed it.

He also sensed the incredibly familiar aura.

After a brief moment of shock, Qi Shanye immediately concealed the aura of his already discreetly activated Mingji Star Pattern and sent a Starlight Transmission to Mo Ji.

[Old Mo, guess whose aura I sensed in Blood Moon City?]

[Whose? It can’t be that Jin’er is back again.]

[Guess again.]

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In just 15 minutes, National Master Cheng Yuexiao appeared before Xu Jin, with a face full of anger.

"It’s true."

"He has been captured, and we have seized a Temporary Star Gate Array Plate and a Star Domain Mark from the Great Wilderness Domain."

"It was a deputy general under the jurisdiction of the Governor’s Mansion of Song State, with a cultivation of the Sixth Layer of the Fourth Tier. He opened up a Sumeru Space, but due to his age, we found out that his aptitude was limited, making further breakthroughs impossible. A few years ago, he used the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood Pill of the Blood God Sect and other resources to break from the Ninth Layer Peak of the Third Tier to the Fourth Tier."

"Fortunately you inquired about it.

Otherwise, even if we knew there was an internal agent in the country, and investigated on a large scale, we wouldn’t have identified this person," National Master Cheng Yuexiao said.

"That’s good. I was afraid that rogue Fan Kai might be deceiving me," Xu Jin said. "Master, what about over in Dahong and Dachu? What are the results? If all results are correct, I’ll give that rogue a chance for rebirth via blood."

"They’ve been notified, and we’re waiting for results," Cheng Yuexiao said. "Not planning to hand him over? If you hand him over, you could exchange for some benefits."

"Letting him go serves a bigger purpose."

"What do you mean?"

"The fact that the internal agent was accurately removed will eventually reach the Blood God Sect Hierarch, and surely not many people know about this. You say, when the time comes, who will the Blood God Sect Hierarch suspect?

If we add some fuel to the fire, it could very well be the beginning of internal strife within the Blood God Sect," Xu Jin said.

"That makes sense."

There was also another real reason Xu Jin didn’t mention.

It was the Divine Soul Seal placed on his two teachers’ Primordial Spirits by Left Protector Fan Kai.

Last time, Xu Jin discussed with his teacher Qi Shanye. After Left Protector Fan Kai was killed for the first time, the Divine Soul Seal only dissipated halfway, still existing.

Moreover, Left Protector Fan Kai believed that with the seal still sensing, he didn’t reinforce control.

In other words, theoretically, after killing Fan Kai this time, the Divine Soul Seal on Teacher Qi Shanye and Mo Ji would completely dissolve, and the two would regain their freedom.

Therefore, Fan Kai must be released.

About 15 minutes later, National Master Cheng Yuexiao suddenly sent a transmission to notify Xu Jin that in Dahong and Dachu, they successfully captured the internal agents.

They were people with low status and cultivation but were deeply hidden, making them extremely difficult to discover under normal circumstances.

With a thought, Xu Jin released the Primordial Spirit of Left Protector Fan Kai from the Sumeru Space.

Upon being released, Fan Kai immediately said in a panicked voice, "Did you capture them? If you did, you should release me as agreed."

"Alright."

As Xu Jin chuckled, he placed his hand directly on Fan Kai’s Primordial Spirit. The Warm Dream initiated, beginning the interrogation within the dream.

Since Fan Kai was to be let go anyway, it wouldn’t hurt to question him in the dream; if the forbidden technique was triggered, it was as if he was sent off.

"Where are your Vice Sect Hierarch and the Emperor of Dahong, Yang Yun, currently?" This was the information Xu Jin wanted to know most.

"I don’t know. Even the Sect Hierarch couldn’t contact him. Yang Yun always wanted to compete for power, and it’s highly likely that he’s found a place to cultivate in seclusion until he breaks through before returning," Fan Kai replied.

"Does your Blood God Sect have any other hidden Eighth Tier Star Domains besides the Great Wilderness Domain?"

"As far as I know, there’s only one Eighth Tier Star Domain, which is the Great Wilderness Domain."

Xu Jin nodded upon hearing this, as it seemed reasonable.

The Eighth Tier Star Domains themselves were few, difficult to conquer. Thus, if the Blood God Sect managed to conquer one, it was already quite formidable.

"Besides the Ninth Layer experts in the Great Wilderness Domain, does the Blood God Sect have any other hidden Ninth Layer strength?" This was another critical question Xu Jin was keen to answer.

"To my knowledge, no, but as for the Sect Hierarch, I’m not sure."

"Are there any more hidden members of the Blood God Sect within the upper echelons of the current worldly nations?"

"Yes."

"Who are they?"

Boom!

Fan Kai’s Primordial Spirit suddenly shattered without warning, only leaving wisps of pure divine soul power drifting away.

With a somber expression, Xu Jin immediately activated the Mingji Star Pattern, swiftly locating Fan Kai’s Sumeru Space Seal and pulled his Sumeru Space out in less than a breath.

Although Fan Kai’s Sumeru space had already been plundered once by Xu Jin, this time he wondered if anything good had been accumulated.

With just a glance, Xu Jin was somewhat surprised.

One could only say that this Left Protector of the Blood God Sect was either highly valued by the Sect Hierarch of the Blood God Sect or was very adept at amassing wealth.

Various Fourth and Fifth Tier spiritual medicines that Xu Jin didn’t think much of were not mentioned, but there were as many as four Sixth Tier spiritual medicines for enhancing cultivation, and two Sixth Tier Divine Soul type spiritual medicines.

There were thousands of pieces of Star Jade, but what made Xu Jin happiest was discovering five Seventh-Order Purification Pearls and two Seventh-Order Ten Thousand Spirit Blood Pills.

These came just in time as he had recently run out of cultivation materials.

These five Seventh-Order Purification Pearls and two Seventh-Order Ten Thousand Spirit Blood Pills were enough for Xu Jin to construct a layer of the Heaven and Earth Cloud Tower.

The four Sixth-Tier spiritual medicines could be refined into Seventh-Tier ones, which were also enough for Xu Jin to construct a significant part of the Heaven and Earth Cloud Tower.

In addition, there were a few Mandarin Duck Seals, all in singles, likely used by Fan Kai for communication, now also taken by Xu Jin.

At the first moment, Xu Jin prepared to send a Starlight Transmission to Qi Shanye and Uncle Mo Ji, to inquire whether their Divine Soul Seals had dissipated.

Just as he was about to send the message, the Mandarin Duck Seal he used to contact them began to flash with starlight.

[Jin’er, did you kill the Left Protector Fan Kai again? The seal in my Divine Soul suddenly dissipated, completely disappeared.]

Uncle Mo Ji also sent a similar transmission.

The transmission brought a joyful smile to Xu Jin’s face.

Finally, it was done.

After so many twists and turns, he finally released the control over his teacher and uncle’s Divine Souls.

The return of Teacher and Uncle to the present world was now imminent.

[Teacher, it was indeed I who slew him...]

After a brief explanation, Xu Jin sent another Starlight Transmission, [Teacher, there’s no time to lose, I will infiltrate the Eight Desolate Continent immediately to support your return to the Galaxy Battlefield.

Lest things change again if we delay.]

If it weren’t wartime, the two could have possibly left.

But now, it was wartime, and both were important generals in the Blood God Sect Army. If they were to leave for a long time, it would surely draw the attention of the Sect Hierarch, requiring Xu Jin’s support to return safely.

[Jin’er, we understand your intentions and appreciate your filial piety, but for now, we cannot return to the Galaxy Battlefield. I’ve discussed it with Old Mo, and we need to continue staying with the Blood God Sect.] Teacher Qi Shanye’s unexpected transmission left Xu Jin stunned.

[Why? Teacher, after much difficulty freeing yourselves from control, staying there is far too dangerous.]

[Jin’er, today I sensed a familiar presence, someone who shouldn’t be here.] Qi Shanye began to explain the reason to Xu Jin.

[Who?]

[The Hall Master of Lingji Star Hall, Sima Qu.]

[The Baidou Divine Sect Hierarch? The help that the Blood God Sect Hierarch sought is actually the Baidou Divine Sect Hierarch?] Xu Jin immediately realized.

[When did you find out that the Baidou Divine Sect Hierarch is Sima Qu, the Hall Master of Lingji Star Hall?]

[Just a few days ago.]

[You know, I come from Lingji Star Hall, so I want to stay here and wait for an opportunity.]

[Teacher, do you intend to return to Lingji Star Hall?] Xu Jin asked in surprise.

[I don’t know, my mind is a mess. If Lingji Star Hall reemerges, I would return without hesitation, but I never expected it to appear under the notorious name of the Baidou Divine Sect.

Allow me some time to calm down and think it over.

Moreover, it’s not easy for me to return; with my current identity, I wouldn’t be trusted.

My family is still in the Star Hall, and I don’t know how they are doing.

Rest assured, if I make any significant decision, I will definitely inform you.] Qi Shanye sent via transmission.

[Teacher, I understand.]

Xu Jin could empathize with Qi Shanye’s feelings.

All along, Sima Qu, the Hall Master of Lingji Star Hall, was someone Qi Shanye revered as a leader.

Back then, when Sima Qu suggested defining deities, establishing divine rules, and determining divine punishment, it shocked the world.

But now, this leader-like figure had reappeared as the Baidou Divine Sect Hierarch.

It was evident how complex Qi Shanye’s emotions were.

[If you have any decisions or changes, make sure to notify me immediately.] Xu Jin urged.

[Don’t worry.]

Concluding his exchange with Qi Shanye, Xu Jin was also somewhat emotional.

It seemed like Qi Shanye’s inner beliefs had collapsed.

A vital aspect was that the Lingji Star Hall had been locked away for twenty-two years, and both he and Mo Ji were hunted by Tianyang Star Hall and Cangming Star Hall for twenty-two years.

Yet simultaneously, the activities of the Baidou Divine Sect in the present world never ceased.

The fact that they had never contacted them during this time was chilling, to say the least.

This brought two words to Xu Jin’s mind: abandoned pawn!

Suddenly, Xu Jin’s Star-picking Order vibrated intensely.

It was the Tianyang Star Lord convening a high-level meeting of the Star River Commander’s Secret Realm Subcommittee.

Fifteen minutes later, Xu Jin arrived at the venue.

There were not many people, only six Ninth Tier individuals of the present world, and once again, the King of Territory, Xu Jin, who had achieved great merit.

The meeting began with the usual exchanges of pleasantries and gratitude.

The intelligence Xu Jin acquired this time resolved a significant hidden danger for the three great empires of the present world.

The meeting quickly got to the main topic, with one agenda: how to address the threat to the safety of the present world posed by the Blood God Sect amassing heavy troops in the Great Wilderness Domain.

This was indeed a very complex issue.

If the Blood God Sect were to go all out and send their army into the present world at all costs, even if unsuccessful, it would still result in significant losses for the present world.

After all, there might still be insiders.

Moreover, it was impossible for the Ninth Tier to defend the present world for an extended period.

As he listened to everyone’s discussions, Xu Jin suddenly made a decision.