Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1678: Chapter 689: Floating World Reflection Illusion Realm

"Brother-in-law, did you see the reward? Yin Yang Star Marrow."

"I saw it. What use does this treasure have? I’ve never seen it before," Xu Jin asked.

Just from that, Xu Jin knew that this Yin Yang Star Marrow was an absolute rare treasure.

His understanding of the rare treasures of the Star River Ten Thousand Domains was still limited, but he was sure that anything he hadn’t heard of must not be trivial.

"Firstly, about its origin, one hundred and fifty years ago, it was inadvertently obtained by elite forces of the Dongxuan Star Realm during an expedition in the galaxy. At that time, the cost was losing a Star Lord and gravely injuring a True Monarch to retrieve it.

Because it was too precious, it had been kept in the public treasury of the Dongxuan Dao Palace, and to use or reward it required the consent of at least two True Monarchs.

And so, it was stored for a hundred and fifty years, and now they’ve taken it out."

When Zhu Shizhen, speaking through gritted teeth, finished explaining, Xu Jin finally understood.

The mere effects of the Yin Yang Star Marrow made Xu Jin’s heart race.

Yin Yang Star Marrow has two functions: the first is to strengthen the Divine Soul Origin.

The second is to proliferate the Dao Essence!

Either one of these effects alone makes it a priceless, rare treasure.

But this treasure also has a limitation since it is a spiritual marrow from the birth of a Small World, so Dao Practitioners cannot consume it.

In other words, it is not available to experts of the Tenth Rank Star Monarch or above.

It has remained in the Dongxuan Dao Palace for over a hundred years, and the calls of neglect are growing louder.

Originally, having it as a reward this time wouldn’t be unusual.

However, the host of this assessment is Yuanling True Monarch.

While others might not know, Yutang King Zhu Shizhen was deeply aware of the situation.

Yuanling True Monarch was using his own True Monarch Killing Weapon, the Floating World Reflection Heart Lamp, to host.

It is a powerful Divine Soul True Monarch Killing Weapon.

But the problem is, in this year’s selection, besides Xu Jin, who is ranked first in the Three Series and most talented or notable, it’s Yuan Chengfa from Yuanling True Monarch Mansion.

Yuan Chengfa is the first in the Fire Series, a position beyond words.

The assessment uses the True Monarch Killing Weapon of Yuanling True Monarch, focusing more on willpower, likely using the Killing Weapon to create an Illusion Realm.

If Yuan Chengfa experiences it a few days in advance, wouldn’t his resistance to the Illusion Realm multiply?

Currently, the final ranking is based on the endurance time.

It’s clear that they’re handing the supreme treasure Yin Yang Star Marrow to Yuan Chengfa.

If that’s not embezzlement, then what is?

Hearing this, Xu Jin understood that the possibility was indeed very, very high.

Just as Yutang King Zhu Shizhen said, no need to cheat in the assessment moment; just a few advance experiences, some familiarity, or pointers on key aspects, and the final results would definitely be ahead by a wide margin.

"Could it be that the other two True Monarchs..."

Just as Xu Jin began to speak, Yutang King Zhu Shizhen bitterly interjected, "I understand now. It’s an organized crime by their three families. Look at Yuan Chengfa, Su Xuan, and Lu Zhen’s expressions—aren’t they incredibly confident?

Also, despite first place being a supreme treasure, the rewards for second and third are also very precious, both enhancing Divine Soul Origin and boosting Divine Soul Cultivation Level.

The three families cooperated.

Our Yutang Royal Mansion has been completely shut out."

Xu Jin was stunned.

His gaze swept over those three individuals.

And indeed, while other candidate sons appeared slightly anxious or uneasy, these three remained calm and composed.

"I’m sure the top three spots will surely be taken by these three! These old codgers are so oppressive; when we obtained these treasures back then, our Yutang True Monarch Mansion contributed greatly.

Yet now, they’ve divided the public assets for personal use!" Yutang King Zhu Shizhen was very angry, but among the anger was an indescribable sense of helplessness.

The truth behind this helplessness is, in the Dongxuan Star Realm, the originally four great True Monarch Mansions, including Yutang True Monarch Mansion, has been pushed off the chessboard.

Or rather, quietly pushed off the dining table.

From top-level diners to being the meat of top-level diners.

This is the most essential, yet most helpless change.

It is also the most terrifying change!

Falling off the dining table means the next step is being placed on it.

"Brother-in-law, you must enter the top three, you must enter the top three, to give me some relief..."

Before finishing the sentence, Yutang King Zhu Shizhen deflated first.

In a fair competition, his brother-in-law-to-be might have a chance in the top ten or even top three.

But now, with Yuanling True Monarch giving special treatments to the three True Monarch Mansions’ direct disciples, there’s no such possibility.

If it were private help, it would still have to be discreet.

Once the three True Monarchs agree, there’s no practicing less than ten times in advance.

How could any other candidate sons compare?

Seeing other candidate sons eager to achieve rankings, Zhu Shizhen was about to say something, but his chubby face suddenly filled with bitterness.

He, the Yutang King, actually was no different from these people...

"Brother-in-law, forget about the top three; just ensure you pass, secure your position as a son, and then strive for the top ten," Yutang King Zhu Shizhen quickly faced reality.

To be honest, Xu Jin was rather confident in his Divine Soul Cultivation and willpower, not to mention he had the Spiritual Platform Star Skill to boost.

But it’s useless if others collectively get special treatments.

It’s like an open-book exam, and the questions have been practiced dozens or hundreds of times; the top three are certainly theirs.

It’s just shy of openly locking in the rankings and rewards.