Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1638: Chapter 671: Breaking the Deadlock

Obtaining the Ninth Tier Gu Crystal was not difficult for Xu Jin.

Even when faced with swarms of Gu Beasts, which might be a disaster for others, for Xu Jin, who is proficient in Space Star Techniques, it’s just a matter of spending a bit more time and running a few more kites.

After six days, without even specifically searching for Ninth Tier Gu Beasts, the number was already sufficient.

Not only was it sufficient, but it exceeded expectations.

Of course, this is related to the Mingji Star Pattern and the powerful Daoist Embryo.

Xu Jin could find the location of Ninth Tier Gu Beasts over long distances and then teleport to strike.

The challenge was in the identity.

However, after six days, Xu Jin had made some progress.

Although the Gu Raising Domain is vast, with a diameter possibly greater than a hundred thousand miles.

Xu Jin, using the sensing range of the powerful Mingji Star Pattern, also found his target.

According to the intelligence provided by Wu Bei, in the Dongxuan Star Realm, power and authority are one.

This is likely due to the large number of Star Lords and quite a few True Monarchs.

The so-called Families of Princes and Marquises refers to the strongest force within a family that has been granted a title by Emperor Dongxuan.

True Monarchs are titled as Princes, Star Lords as Marquises, similar to a feudal system, commanding numerous star domains.

There are many families of Star Lords and Marquises, but only those of True Monarch Princes and Royal Families are considered top-notch noble houses with power.

Power is also categorized in levels.

Those who can casually distribute the precious Dongxuan Tokens forming a closed loop are the disciples of True Monarch Princes and Royal Families, who have greater influence.

Moreover, compared to others, disciples of True Monarch Princes and Royal Families are slightly easier to find.

Because in the entire Dongxuan Star Realm, there are currently only four True Monarch Princes and Royal Families.

The Su Family of True Monarch Tianzhang, the Lu Family of True Monarch Bixuan, the Zhu Family of Jade Hall True Monarch, and the Yuan Family of Yuanling True Monarch.

Among them, True Monarch Tianzhang is the current holder of the Dongxuan Star Realm.

This family was immediately ruled out by Xu Jin; if he approached recklessly, he risked being taken up as a tribute.

Xu Jin decided to target the participating disciples of the remaining three families in the selection competition.

Among these two families, Xu Jin had not found the disciples of Yuanling True Monarch Yuan Family.

However, he had already found the bloodline disciples of Bixuan True Monarch Lu Family and Jade Hall True Monarch Zhu Family.

The reason was quite simple: because most elites participating in the selection competed alone, occasionally forming pairs was quite rare.

Only the disciples of these two families had already formed a small team.

The team had several members of the Ninth Tier, with considerable combat power, and several in the Mid to Late Period of the Ninth Tier.

Unless Xu Jin went all out, he only had a fifty to sixty percent chance of success.

The reason for this is that, based on his current observations, the members of these two teams had not fully exerted themselves.

It’s uncertain if they had any powerful trump cards.

Being cautious is wise.

Initially, Xu Jin thought about forcibly taking it.

But in his previous discussions with Wu Bei, this method posed too great a risk.

The identity tokens in the Dongxuan Star Realm have been refined over thousands of years and are now extremely secure.

It’s not simply a matter of seizing a token and refining it.

After much consideration, there seemed to be only one method.

The saying goes: "No merit is greater than saving the emperor’s life."

Saving people, then showcasing value, subsequently throwing this problem to the other party to solve.

There is some risk, but the probability of success is also slightly higher.

Because according to the intelligence Xu Jin currently collected, becoming a Marquess’s candidate Dao Child is merely the first step.

Various royal and noble families are desperately trying to send their disciples into the Dongxuan Dao Palace, hoping they pass the tests and become Dao Children, with the possibility of becoming Star Lords or even True Monarchs, which maintains their family’s power and status.

For ensuring their elite direct lineage passes the tests to become Dao Children, the more candidates from their side, the better.

This logic Xu Jin understands.

It’s like accompanying runners!

Running alongside.

Now, Xu Jin is a natural candidate for accompanying runners.

This value should be sufficient.

However, the Bixuan Lu Family’s direct lineage, Lu Huang himself, is of the Middle Period Ninth Tier cultivation level, and beside him, there is one of Late Period Ninth Tier, one Middle Period Ninth Tier, and one Early Period Ninth Tier.

A team of five Ninth Tiers, even if they encounter a large number of Gu Beasts, they can fight and retreat simultaneously.

Xu Jin didn’t have the opportunity to save anyone.

After roaming around them for a day, Xu Jin even devised a plan, letting the little white tiger attract a wave of Gu Beasts, intending to artificially create a dangerous situation for them, then unexpectedly rescue them, using this opportunity to join them, then find a chance to resolve the identity issue.

But the Gu Beasts were attracted; two Ninth Tier Gu Beasts led hundreds of Eighth Tier Gu Beasts, forming a wave with the two Ninth Tier Gu Beasts they were battling, instantly plunging them into hardship.

Seeing the Bixuan Lu Family trapped in a tough battle, Xu Jin immediately directed the little white tiger to act; there were two more waves of Ninth Tier Gu Beasts three hundred miles away, attracting all of them, making their situation shift from a tough battle to a desperate one.

Once they were all injured, or even close to despair, Xu Jin would make his move.

At that point, the credit would be greatest, and he would most easily gain their trust.

The timing of intervening to save people is extremely important.

Off the right timing, the effects would differ vastly.

Nevertheless, the Lu Family members, born of a True Monarch Royal Family, are truly elite.

With five Ninth Tier Gu Beasts and more than three hundred Eighth Tier various Gu Beasts attacking them, though everyone was injured, they stubbornly held their ground.

The direct lineage Lu Huang, in his burst, slew a Ninth Tier Gu Beast, seriously injuring a flying Gu, himself also badly wounded but still fiercely fighting.

There was no despair; rather, every one of them was full of fighting spirit.

This is something Xu Jin admired and gave a thumbs up for.

Impressive abilities.

However, Xu Jin believed that in ten or so breaths, when the little white tiger brought over the other wave of Gu Beasts, among them were two Ninth Tier Gu Beasts, one of which was at the Peak of Ninth Tier.

Extremely formidable.

Then, they would surely fall into despair.

That moment would be the prime time for Xu Jin to intervene.

Xu Jin was very patient.

But unexpectedly for Xu Jin, in a dozen breaths, before the Gu Beasts drawn by the little white tiger arrived, a streak of dark green starlight came flying from the horizon.

The starlight landed, swirling swiftly, and a deep yet piercing bamboo flute sound suddenly resonated, then spread out circle by circle, accompanied by Star Power.

This flute sound seemed magical; causing those three to four hundred Gu Beasts to scream sharply, while slowly dispersing, in circles.

The crisis was instantly resolved.

Xu Jin was stunned.

Such a method exists!

Isn’t this blatant cheating?

But then he thought, this is a direct lineage disciple from a True Monarch’s royal family; having such means is quite normal.

Often, rules are only made for ordinary people.

Feeling helpless, Xu Jin directly recalled the little white tiger, then continued to use invisibility and observed with Mingji Star Pattern.

"Luckily Mr. Pei rushed back, otherwise, I would have been in danger." said Lu Huang of the Bixuan lineage.

"You’re overreacting, Grandson Prince." Pei Qiu said after greeting, his eyes coldly surveying all directions, "Grandson Prince, the Gu beasts surrounding you are likely guided by someone; someone is targeting you!"

Xu Jin was astonished.

But Lu Huang, the subject of the conversation, wasn’t surprised at all, he coldly glanced around, "It’s either the Su Family or the Yuan Family, it’s nothing unusual!

Now, the Dongxuan Star Realm is in a time of power transition, it would be odd if no one tried to plot against me.

But does it matter?

After all, my father is the true pillar of the Lu Family."

"Mr. Pei, how’s that matter progressing?"

"Grandson Prince, it’s already underway, almost done, but to complete the final step, it might need some extra effort."

"Oh, really?" Lu Huang was overjoyed.

To him, obtaining the Daoist Embryo candidate is a given; the True Monarch’s royal family possesses such heritage.

However, he came with a mission.

"As you know, a tiger’s might remains even in death, although I have secretly..."

"Hold on!"

At the crucial moment, Lu Huang suddenly signaled, then immediately spread a vast starlight, blocking Xu Jin’s Mingji Star Pattern from listening.

Nothing could be heard anymore.

Xu Jin’s expression suddenly darkened.

It could be heard that Lu Huang was engaged in some harmful plots.

Probably internal scheming.

It’s quite normal, power is seductive.

But Xu Jin’s grand plan was thwarted.

And Xu Jin had already wasted a day and a half on them.

The selection battle concludes in two and a half days.

If Xu Jin can’t resolve his identity issue within these two and a half days.

By the end of the selection battle, it might be the time he contacts his master, Emperor Fenghua, to plead for someone’s help.

The thought of having Emperor Fenghua lower his head to request help, not to mention doing so with a smile and at a huge cost.

Made Xu Jin’s heart feel like he’d swallowed a fly.

Incredibly disgusting!

Emperor Fenghua, his master, is too devoted.

Devoted to the point that Xu Jin doesn’t want him to suffer grievances because of himself.

Xu Jin would rather lower his head and ask for help himself than let Emperor Fenghua do it.

It’s like how in his previous life, Xu Jin’s father sought help for him, during which Xu Jin really clenched his fingernails into his palm.

The final two and a half days, the identity issue must be resolved.

In an instant, Xu Jin slightly distanced himself while in invisibility, and then immediately activated Space Shifting Star Skill.

If one isn’t feasible, then switch.

One shouldn’t hang on a single tree.

Previously, Xu Jin had discovered Jade Hall True Monarch Zhu’s direct lineage, just operating in the northern area of the Gu Raising Domain. Due to the battle, their area of activity should not be large.

Xu Jin decided to search for Zhu’s direct lineage.

To see if he could create an opportunity.

Xu Jin discovered Jade Hall True Monarch Zhu’s direct lineage and their group three days ago.

The lineup was grand.

No less than Lu Huang’s group.

One at Late Ninth Tier, two at Middle Period Ninth Tier, three at Early Period Ninth Tier.

Six Ninth Tiers altogether.

With such a lineup, as long as they are cautious and methodical, they could steadily push through and sweep away all Gu beasts.

Therefore, Xu Jin abandoned targeting Jade Hall True Monarch Zhu.

Because with such a lineup, there was basically no opportunity for him to offer assistance.

Consequently, he chose the relatively weaker Lu Family.

Unexpectedly, the Lu Family had hidden cards up their sleeve, leaving him no chance.

At this moment, he could only return to Zhu’s group.

As for Yuanling True Monarch’s Yuan Family, he hadn’t found them at all.

Xu Jin had already decided that if Jade Hall True Monarch Zhu’s group didn’t present an opportunity, he would take drastic measures and directly attack them to see if he could capture Zhu’s direct lineage alive.

Xu Jin moved along, activating the Mingji Star Pattern to sense a wide range.

After an hour, he suddenly discovered Jade Hall True Monarch Zhu’s group’s team.

At the moment of discovery, his eyes revealed joy.

The bloodline of Jade Hall True Monarch’s royal Zhu family was in danger!

Not only were they in danger, but they had also suffered casualties!

The original six-person Ninth Tier team now had only three people left.

Moreover, the remaining three were all injured, with one severely wounded.

Besides, the three were currently under attack from nearly a thousand Gu beasts, their situation quite perilous.

Above and below, various kinds of Gu beasts almost sealed their escape routes.

The three could only hold on desperately.

Xu Jin was overjoyed and wanted to rescue them.

But suddenly, he thought of something!

So many Gu beasts, there seems to be traces of deliberate actions!

In the next moment, the Mingji Star Pattern spread far again, and suddenly, Xu Jin sensed something abnormal.