Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1707: Chapter 704: Bixuan’s Plot and the Chaos Cloud Tower

At a quarter past 9 p.m., Yutang Royal City was supposed to be a quiet time at night.

Yet due to the arrival of Xu Jin, the entire city was brightly lit, and the Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion opened its main gate wide.

Yutang King Zhu Shizhen personally waited at the second gate to greet him, while the Eldest Princess of Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion led over a thousand family members and ministers to welcome Xu Jin at the mansion’s entrance.

The moment Xu Jin’s starlight landed, Princess Zhu Linxiao immediately bowed down, "I warmly welcome my lord husband."

Almost simultaneously, thousands of people knelt down en masse.

Xu Jin was actually not fond of such a scene anymore.

But he understood it was a declaration and a necessary formality.

It was Yutang Royal Mansion’s formal announcement of his identity and relationship to the outside world.

Yutang King Zhu Shizhen also gathered the other three Star Monarchs of the mansion.

Two Great Star Monarchs, one Little Star Monarch, and the strongest among them was Zhu Linxiao, the Town Domain Star Monarch.

There truly was no Star Monarch.

Moreover, the three Star Monarchs all appeared to be older, and two of them had white beards, likely slowly worked their way up to become Star Monarchs, their combat power was weak.

No wonder the Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion was anxious.

Although he had anticipated it, seeing the grandeur of Yutang Royal Mansion, Xu Jin was indeed surprised. Compared to his Mansion of the Town Domain Heavenly King in Kunling Domain, this was far more impressive.

His Town Domain Heavenly King Mansion was only a hundred acres.

But this place exceeded a thousand acres.

And this was just the size of the royal mansion in Yutang Royal City, because in theory, the entire Yutang Royal City was considered the mansion’s domain.

The layout here in Dongxuan Star Realm was entirely different.

Centered around Dongxuan Dao Palace, forming an open city center, within a 500-mile radius of Dongxuan Dao Palace, each True Monarch Mansion and Star Monarch Mansion had its own city, extremely extravagant.

Xu Jin’s treatment wasn’t just a matter of carving out a small courtyard within the royal mansion for his residence and cultivation.

But right next to the mansion, they gave Xu Jin a large estate covering five hundred acres, which was previously a Star Monarch’s residence.

Upon learning Xu Jin was coming, Yutang Royal Mansion dispatched a full three thousand servants, within two hours, it was transformed anew.

With the arrival of guests, naturally, he had to attend the welcome banquet, and all the important ministers and relatives of Yutang Royal Mansion were brought over for introductions to Xu Jin.

No sordidness occurred.

However, Xu Jin was unaware that his visit to Yutang Royal Mansion caused a flurry of Starlight Transmissions across various True Monarch Mansions and Star Monarch Mansions, with the biggest commotion at Bixuan True Monarch Mansion.

From the moment Xu Jin stepped out of Dongxuan Dao Palace, his movements were reported in layers until reaching Bixuan True Monarch Mansion.

Finally, Prince Bixuan, the holder of Bixuan True Monarch Mansion, took this news personally to meet the elder Bixuan True Monarch.

Upon noticing Xu Jin at Dao Palace, report immediately; this was the command of elder Bixuan True Monarch.

"Has he gone to the Zhu family?" In the starlit secret realm, Bixuan True Monarch looked at Prince Bixuan who entered and slowly opened his eyes.

"Elder, he has indeed entered the Zhu family, just about a quarter hour into Zhu Mansion now," Prince Bixuan replied.

"Did you find the candidates I asked you for?" Bixuan True Monarch inquired.

"Reporting to the elder, I’ve found them. One Town Star Monarch and one Star Monarch, both capable of swiftly sealing space, will surely capture Xu Jin," Prince Bixuan said.

"Hmm, then have people keep an eye. As long as Xu Jin leaves Dongxuan Star Realm or distances more than a thousand miles from Dongxuan Dao Palace, take action.

Additionally, arrange two Town Star Monarchs for random support.

If Zhu Linxiao happens to be positioned to aid, one intercept Zhu Linxiao, and one monitors Yutang Royal Mansion to prevent those two elders within the mansion from supporting," Bixuan True Monarch arranged.

"Elder, rest assured, grandson will handle this matter impeccably," Prince Bixuan assured.

"It’s not that I don’t trust you!"

Bixuan True Monarch shook his head, "But this Xu Jin poses quite a concern now. By then, I might even have to take some action myself."

"The elder must take action?"

Prince Bixuan was hugely shocked, to eliminate a promising Eighth Tier, requiring the deployment of an Eleventh Rank True Monarch, that’s too exaggerated, isn’t it?

"Elder, facing an Eighth Tier, isn’t this unnecessary?" Prince Bixuan questioned in surprise.

"Fool!"

Bixuan True Monarch cursed, but then silently shook his head and sighed, "How can I be at ease entrusting Bixuan True Monarch Mansion to you?

You’re overly ruthless, lacking vision.

Do you know why I go to such lengths, even considering intervening personally to intercept potential aid from the elderly Tianzhang to eliminate this person?" Bixuan True Monarch asked.

"A Lu family descendant, Lu Huang, might have died at this person’s hands.

Meanwhile, this person possesses extremely high talent, great potential, removing a potential competitor for my Lu family," Prince Bixuan stated.

Upon hearing, Bixuan True Monarch shook his head again, "Correct, but too shallow."

Criticized by the elder, Prince Bixuan displayed an embarrassed expression, yet humbly asked for guidance.

"What if his talent is extremely high? What if his potential is great? Our Bixuan True Monarch Mansion, passed down for a thousand years, overseeing fourteen hundred Star Domains, with tens of thousands of Ninth Tier elites, hundreds of Star Monarchs, would we be afraid of him?

But once this person completely intertwines with Yutang Royal Mansion, it’s different.

I have two reasons for dealing with this person.

Firstly, once this person rises, he may stop the disintegration of Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion, do you truly think Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion is unaware of the covert actions we’ve taken over the years? They just dare not speak, dare not retaliate.

Once stabilized, within a century, Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion will certainly launch a full-scale counterattack on our Bixuan True Monarch Mansion, that’s the real threat!

Secondly, does our Bixuan True Monarch Mansion fear the counterattack of Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion?

Normally, it wouldn’t be feared!

But I, the elder, have less than a century of life remaining.

A century later, if there’s no Star Monarch from the Lu family with the prospect of True Monarch emergence, that’s the most dangerous time, akin to the current Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion.

Eliminating this person can pave the way for Lu Zhen, continuing Lu Zhen’s True Monarch path."

Saying this, Bixuan True Monarch sighed again, "Unfortunately, up to now, among the hundreds of bloodlines of the Lu family, not one has surpassed Lu Zhen’s talent.

Even if there is in the future, it must be thirty to fifty years from now.

Alas..."

Upon hearing this, Prince Bixuan frowned, "Elder, Lu Zhen ranks fourth in the Dao Child order; even defeating Xu Jin would only make him third.

Adding one level, enjoying second-class Dao Child treatment, still can’t obtain first-class!"

"These years, your role as Crown Prince has been for nothing!"

Bixuan True Monarch glared at Prince Bixuan and said, "Politics is about trading, about compromise!

As long as Zhen’er can rank third, I can definitely secure a first-class Daozi treatment for him.

Sometimes, trading is also a part of the struggle."

"This grandson will remember!" Prince Bixuan said in a low voice.

Hearing this, Bixuan True Monarch silently waved his hand, signaling Prince Bixuan to leave.

Remember, my foot!

Nature is hard to change!

It’s also his fault!

Since they were young, these heirs have been holding significant power, developing an arrogant nature.

With his protection over the years, they’ve rarely suffered losses, so this nature is hard to change.

Now he’s not worried, but he’s worried about the future.

Initially, he had sent down Lu Huang, that heir, to the Small World Star Domain for tough training for seven or eight years, honing his character.

He was planning to let Lu Huang assume position before he passed away, but alas...

Lu Huang’s death also pained him immensely.

*****

"Husband, do you need me to serve you tonight...?"

In the back courtyard of the Ritual Officer Mansion, Eldest Princess Zhu Linxiao asked this question, her whole face blushing, bowing her head, somewhat too shy to look.

Though she presides over the Punishment Hall and has seen all sorts of cases, when it comes to her own turn, she is quite bashful.

If it weren’t for the deep-rooted notion of serving her husband as a natural duty, she would have been embarrassed to ask.

To be honest, the way Eldest Princess Zhu Linxiao looked at this moment was indeed enchanting.

Normally, Xu Jin would probably have been eager to respond immediately.

This opportunity was right at hand, and not taking it would feel like a waste.

But the key thing was, Xu Jin’s mind was not on this at all.

Xu Jin has a fondness for women but can control himself.

He knows what is most important at the appropriate times.

Only by resolving his major cultivation issues could he then properly enjoy himself.

"I’m a bit tired today," Xu Jin said softly.

This was considered a refusal. Eldest Princess Zhu Linxiao let out a sigh of relief, but in her heart, she felt inexplicably disappointed, even glancing at herself, thinking she wasn’t that lacking.

Why...?

"Then let me assist you in resting, husband!"

"I will meditate for a while to restore my spirit. Don’t let anyone disturb me."

"Alright, husband."

After a slight bow, Zhu Linxiao withdrew and dutifully passed on Xu Jin’s orders.

Xu Jin, however, was already urging the Youyu Sword given by his master-uncle, You Yu, and then sat quietly in meditation, waiting for his mentor, Emperor Fenghua, to contact him.

******

A few dozen breaths later, in the Imperial Palace, Emperor Fenghua looked at the Starlight Transmission from True Monarch You Yu with a bit of helplessness.

It’s only been two or three days, right? What has this kid Xu Jin got going on again?

In the short span of twenty days, he’s contacted him four times already.

If this keeps going, Emperor Fenghua feels he might be sold out by this disciple.

But since he was his disciple, personally taken under his wing, Emperor Fenghua still sent a Starlight Transmission to Emperor Duyue, asking her to relay the message.

He’s decided; if it’s nothing serious, he’s going to give this boy a good scolding to show him what respect for one’s mentor means!

[Fenghua, I’ve got it sorted; you can send your precious disciple a Starlight Transmission now, six months have passed!] Duyue Emperor sent a Starlight Transmission.

[Yes, six months.]

After replying to Duyue Emperor, Emperor Fenghua immediately sent a Starlight Transmission to Xu Jin.

Inside the Ritual Officer Mansion of the Yutang Royal Mansion, Xu Jin’s eyes lit up with joy as he saw the flashing starlight on the Thousand Star Token. He immediately detailed the current issue, with all its specifics, to his mentor, Emperor Fenghua.

In the Imperial Palace, Emperor Fenghua glanced at Xu Jin’s Starlight Transmission and was stunned!

In disbelief!

Goodness, is this an Eighth Tier disciple?

His cultivation has yielded a whole bunch of issues he’s never even heard of.

Forget Eighth Tier, even among the Ninth or Tenth Rank Star Monarchs under him, whom he has seen in tens of thousands, none have cultivated such absurd problems.

Though he internally complained, Emperor Fenghua felt joyful and delighted.

This disciple was indeed the right choice!

Those without problems are just average; those with issues are true geniuses!

Could the situation of the Heaven and Earth Cloud Tower’s chaos have been created by ordinary people?

Even a peerless genius would struggle to achieve it even if given this objective to pursue.

This situation requires opportunity, fortune, foundation, and thought processes; lacking any of these, it wouldn’t manifest.

Currently, what has appeared in Xu Jin is not just one challenge.

At this moment, he feels that Xu Jin reaching out was right; such a problem must be discussed with his mentor.

Otherwise, the emergence of an immense killing device like the Chaos Cloud Tower would lack the master’s involvement!

After pondering for 15 minutes, Emperor Fenghua provided Xu Jin with an answer.

Simultaneously sending a Starlight Transmission saying, [The first issue is resolved, Jin’er, I need some time to carefully analyze your second issue. Please wait a moment.]

[Thank you for your hard work, Master.]

At the same time, Xu Jin saw the answer regarding the chaos transformation of the Heaven and Earth Cloud Tower sent by Emperor Fenghua.

Merely those four words, ’Chaos Cloud Tower,’ made Xu Jin’s eyes light up abruptly.