Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1640: Chapter 672: Proof of Allegiance

Looking at the situation, the remaining Eighth Rank Gu Beasts screeched wildly, launching a myriad of attacks that blanketed the sky.

This is the terrifying aspect of the Gu Beasts; they aren’t afraid of death at all.

Once a leader is slain, they attack desperately, heedless of anything.

Many people, although they killed Ninth Tier Gu Beasts, tragically died under the Eighth Tier Gu Beast swarm.

However, Zhu Shizhen, Wang Ji, and others were quite experienced and understood the changes within.

In that instant of slaying a Ninth Tier Gu Beast, Wang Ji shouted, "Retreat, avoid the wave first. Young hero, come join us to form an array and withstand a wave!"

The three of them coordinated extremely well. Just as Wang Ji shouted, they quickly retreated, forming a defensive stance, without forgetting to call Xu Jin too.

But Xu Jin seemed as if he hadn’t heard.

The next moment, with a flap of the Thunder Wing behind him, Xu Jin advanced instead of retreating, directly charging into the swarm of Eighth Tier Gu Beasts with twenty-seven Heavenly Gang Thunder Chains whirling around him like a storm.

Wherever he went, Thunder Light flashed crazily, and all Eighth Tier Gu Beasts turned to ash.

Behind him, Zhu Shizhen, Chang Lin, and Wang Ji, who had just formed a defensive formation, looked at each other in dismay; they had defended against nothing!

"Go, the opportunity is rare, quickly combine forces with him to kill!"

Zhu Shizhen reacted the fastest; with a command, they charged forward again, instantly diving into the swarm of Eighth Tier Gu Beasts.

The three Ninth Tiers, at this moment, became tigers among sheep.

In less than thirty breaths, the ground was littered with Gu corpses.

The previously encircling Gu Beasts that required the use of the Life Replacement Token had already turned into corpses.

As they finished off the Gu Beasts, Chang Lin and Wang Ji began to gasp heavily, while Zhu Shizhen swept his eyes over them. The two swallowed pills each, sat cross-legged, and a small whirlwind of Star Power rose around them as they hurried to recover.

Previously, without the chance to recover amidst consecutive battles, the fights had become increasingly difficult.

Yutang King Zhu Shizhen straightened his disheveled clothes and quickly walked to Xu Jin, bowing deeply, "Yutang King Zhu Shizhen thanks the young hero for saving our lives! May I know your name, so Zhu can offer a profound reward?"

Xu Jin made a gesture to raise him slightly and directly said, "My surname is Xu, given name Jin."

"So the benefactor’s surname is Xu! May I know from which Star Domain the benefactor hails, and to which sect he belongs?" Zhu Shizhen asked.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jin sized Zhu Shizhen up and down, coldly chuckling, "Why, do you need to inquire about my origin after saving you?"

Zhu Shizhen’s face turned crimson from the reproach, quickly explaining, "The benefactor misunderstood; I just want to know more..."

"No need to say more. I understand. You’re just probing my background, fearing that someone sent me to plot against your position!" Xu Jin laughed coldly.

Though Zhu Shizhen was embarrassed by the exposure of his thoughts, his inherent thick skin as a noble allowed him to smile slightly and speak magnanimously, "Zhu will remember the grace of the benefactor’s life-saving act and will surely pay it back generously!

If the benefactor has any requests, you can directly mention them.

If it’s possible, I will certainly repay Zhu’s kindness!

If not, considering the life-saving act, Zhu will find a way to help!"

This Zhu Shizhen was astute; hearing Xu Jin knew his identity and came actively to save him, he roughly guessed Xu Jin might have a request for him.

Thus he spoke these words, although quite sincere, he carried a slight air of authority.

"Don’t be in a hurry to repay me, your danger isn’t over yet! In at most fifty breaths, a large wave of Gu Beasts will surround you again! Perhaps accompanied by four or five Ninth Tier Experts." Xu Jin said.

"What?"

Zhu Shizhen’s face changed drastically as he instantly rose with star power, taking just one glance to see the Gu Beast swarm surging in from afar.

And due to gathering en route, it was already more than Xu Jin had seen previously!

It was already nearly a thousand in scale.

More than what surrounded them before.

"Uncle Wang, Mr. Chang, time is running out."

Calling out to them, Zhu Shizhen further said, "Benefactor, the beast tide is coming from the east; retreating westward should be safe."

This statement implied an invitation for Xu Jin to join the action, as well as a hint of probing.

"Do you think your enemy would give you this opportunity?" Xu Jin chuckled coldly.

These words immediately made Zhu Shizhen’s expression turn grim, "Benefactor has seen them; is it the Lu Family or the Yuan Family or the Su Family?"

Xu Jin, upon hearing this, frowned unwittingly.

Goodness, it turns out that within the four True Monarch families of the Dongxuan Star Realm, this Yutang the Zhu Family does not have great relations with the other three.

"Lu!"

Xu Jin uttered a single word, yet pointed to the rear, "Several hundred miles southwest, someone should be waiting for you."

"This..."

Upon hearing this, Chang Lin hurriedly said, "If someone is blocking us, then can’t we go south or north? It’s impossible for someone to block us in every direction?"

Xu Jin chuckled without a word.

Yet Zhu Shizhen snapped to realization, "The beast tide is the main force. No matter the direction, as long as they detain us for a dozen breaths, it’s enough!"

"Then this... Prince, are we just sitting here waiting to perish?" Chang Lin was anxious.

Upon hearing this, Wang Ji gestured to Yutang King Zhu Shizhen with his eyes, and Zhu Shizhen immediately responded, bending to Xu Jin, saying, "May I ask the benefactor to step in again and help save us."

Simultaneously, Chang Lin and Wang Ji also respectfully begged for Xu Jin’s help.

Though they knew little about Xu Jin, just the power he displayed earlier shocked them immensely.

He definitely had the capability to save them.

Or rather, as long as Xu Jin joined them, they would be saved.

Thus, they all sought help from Xu Jin.

"What, do you not suspect now that I’m a spy sent by others?" Xu Jin chuckled coldly.

Zhu Shizhen looked sheepish with a bitter smile, "May the benefactor not be angry; I thought more because of betrayal by subordinates earlier."

"It’s human nature."

Xu Jin waved nonchalantly, "Two options: lead you to break through in one direction, or lead you to exact revenge and collect some interest?" Xu Jin asked.

Zhu Shizhen was overjoyed, "Is the benefactor suggesting?"

"Lu Huang is in that direction." Xu Jin casually pointed to the west.

With these words, Zhu Shizhen was delighted, "If the benefactor is willing, please lead us to exact revenge. In this battle, three Experts from Yutang Royal Mansion have been harmed and killed by them, and Yutang Royal Mansion is facing extinction; if this vendetta is not avenged, I swear not to live as a man!"

Zhu Shizhen spoke with fervor, in a way filled with hot-blooded passion, but Xu Jin remained silent, looking at Zhu Shizhen with a seemingly playful gaze.

In the next instant, Zhu Shizhen immediately realized he was presenting conditions, "May I know what request the benefactor has, just say it, those that can be fulfilled will certainly be fulfilled, those that can’t, Yutang Royal Mansion will do its utmost to help fulfill it."

"You said it?

There’s something I need your help with after the battle." Xu Jin said.

"May I ask what it is? I wonder if I can do it?"

"Not hard for you, you can do it! We’ll talk after the battle; once it’s over, you’ll dare to make it happen!" Xu Jin said.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Shizhen instantly realized that this battle should be Xu Jin’s gesture to reassure him to help him.

However, Zhu Shizhen was not a fool; on the contrary, he was extremely shrewd, quickly adding, "As long as it doesn’t make me betray the Dongxuan Star Realm, it’s no problem."

"Fair enough, then swear the Great Dao Oath."

Xu Jin had proactively delivered his gesture, naturally seeking some assurance.

Earlier he heard Zhu Shizhen said the candidate title was exceedingly important to him.

Thus, the binding power of the Great Dao Oath was strong enough.

"Okay."

Then Zhu Shizhen did not hesitate, following Xu Jin’s request, and of course adding his terms to swear the Great Dao Oath.

Upon hearing Zhu Shizhen swear the Great Dao Oath, Xu Jin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Nearly eight days had passed, with only two days left until the selection ended.

His identity issue was finally seeing hope for a resolution.

Looking at the current situation, the problem shouldn’t be significant.

Additionally, possibly due to internal issues, the Lu family’s descendant was only a grandson, whereas Zhu Shizhen seemed to hold power over Yutang Royal Mansion with greater authority.

Once the identity issue was resolved, the remaining issues would be easier to handle.

"Let’s go! Follow behind me."

Xu Jin deliberately instructed.

Now Zhu Shizhen was the key to Xu Jin’s identity resolution, and they had established contact, so Xu Jin did not wish for Zhu to encounter any problems.

In the next instant, the four soared, transforming into four rays of starlight, flying westward.