Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1713: Chapter 708: Guaranteed Survival

Yutang Royal City, a streak of starlight suddenly shot up to the sky, it was Xu Jin returning to the Dao Palace.

The Daoist Embryo activated the Mingji Star Pattern, instantly noticing the anomaly.

A hundred miles outside Yutang Royal City, there was a place where his Mingji Star Pattern’s sensing encountered slight obstruction.

With Xu Jin’s judgment, there should be an expert of the tenth tier or above in that location.

Once a tenth rank Star Monarch begins interpreting the Dao, their cultivation aura can become self-sufficient, forming a closed loop.

Xu Jin’s current realm was lacking, so the Mingji Star Pattern spreading like water waves would be obstructed, unable to sense that region.

Even though he couldn’t sense it, the feedback from the Mingji Star Pattern was actually another kind of hint.

It indicated that there was an expert of the tenth rank or above in that area.

But what puzzled Xu Jin was that, even after he appeared, this tenth-tier expert still didn’t make a move.

Suddenly, as Xu Jin was flying towards the Dongxuan Dao Palace, he realized something.

There was still order within the Dongxuan Star Realm.

The closer he was to the Dao Palace, the stronger the order.

Then...

The next instant, Xu Jin abruptly turned, flying quickly away from the Dongxuan Dao Palace’s direction.

Xu Jin continued flying for just two breaths, then the tenth tier aura in his sensing moved, beginning to chase after Xu Jin.

Almost at the moment that the tenth-tier expert chased over, dazzling starlight burst forth from another direction, streaking through the void like a long rainbow, pursuing the tenth-tier expert’s aura.

Xu Jin also turned around and chased at the first moment.

Monitoring Mr. Xu?

The charge is neither light nor heavy!

But if discovered afterwards, conflicts leading to serious injury or even execution, Xu Jin’s side would also have the justification.

Almost at the instant Zhu Linxiao, the Star Monarch, erupted with his aura, the Great Star Monarch Yun Jingfei monitoring Xu Jin also immediately sensed the anomaly, quickly retreated while calling for reinforcements!

But the next instant, Xu Jin frowned.

This tenth-tier expert monitoring him, his speed surprisingly wasn’t much slower than Zhu Linxiao.

At the current speed, Zhu Linxiao would need at least ten breaths to catch up.

Ten breaths or more to catch up; it wouldn’t be much useful.

This tenth-tier expert was very clever too, retreating in the direction of the Dongxuan Dao Palace.

The next instant, Xu Jin flicked his Divine Thought, took a step, and shifted the void.

With just one step, Xu Jin appeared fifty miles ahead of the tenth rank Star Monarch.

Stars shone down in the sky, but Xu Jin did not activate the Candou Platform, he was now only assisting.

At the same instant, this tenth rank Star Monarch discovered Xu Jin blocking him, with a sinister grin, sped towards Xu Jin’s direction unabated!

Boom!

Ice-cold starlight emerged out of thin air, instantly freezing the rapidly moving Yun Jingfei on the spot!

Crash!

Star Power exploded around him, just in an instant, Yun Jingfei shattered the ice but was already stopped in place, being intercepted.

Rolling thunder roared, instantly, the Thunder Prison appeared!

Even though Yun Jingfei was a tenth rank Great Star Monarch, this Thunder Prison still made him change slightly in expression, cautiously coping.

Scarlet fiery flames rose to the sky, blocking the descending Thunder Light, a Fire Dragon roared out, just turned around, and shattered Xu Jin’s Thunder Prison.

Escaped again!

But in the instant of escape, Yun Jingfei’s face instantly changed.

The blue starlight emitting a majestic aura had swept towards him, like a gale sweeping fallen leaves, and like a gentle breeze wrapping him, in just a moment, Zhu Linxiao’s Tao Rules tumbling gale Heavenly Road directly engulfed Yun Jingfei.

At the same time, two Lifebound Suppressing Artifacts instantaneously emerged, simultaneously bombarding Yun Jingfei up and down.

"Dare to monitor Mr. Xu, today I, as the Hall Master, will personally send you on your way, really think Dongxuan’s laws are just a decoration?" Zhu Linxiao roared furiously.

Suddenly, spatial fluctuations surged up, Xu Jin instinctively looked in a certain direction with caution, space fluctuations emerged.

Just as Xu Jin was contemplating whether to intercept, a small powerful bell first fell from the void, dispelling all possible dangers from around, then a figure dropped from the void.

Instantly, Xu Jin’s pupils contracted.

Star Monarch!

The aura was definitely the strongest Star Monarch’s aura among tenth rank Star Monarchs.

At the moment of appearance, this Star Monarch gave Xu Jin a glance, the small bell that had just emerged suddenly shot up to the sky, with a flash, fell onto the Great Star Monarch Yun Jingfei’s head, precisely blocking the starlight of Zhu Linxiao’s Lifebound Suppressing Artifact.

"Mr. Zhu, misunderstanding, absolute misunderstanding." Star Monarch Qu Shanze used the small bell to block Zhu Linxiao’s killing move, but Zhu Linxiao’s attack did not stop, continuing to attack ceaselessly.

Qu Shanze could only helplessly resist, not daring to strike back.

The reason was simple, at this moment, Zhu Linxiao had the Xiezhi Great Seal of the Dongxuan Dao Palace’s Punishment Hall Master suspended above her head.

Even though Qu Shanze’s cultivation was stronger than Zhu Linxiao’s, here, he didn’t dare to strike back.

Here after that turmoil, the distance to the Dongxuan Dao Palace was less than five hundred miles.

Striking the Punishment Hall Master executing official duties here would be opposing the entire Dongxuan Star Realm’s official authority, he’s not dumb, although, his reinforcements had arrived.

After enduring Zhu Linxiao’s attacks for three breaths, another tenth rank Star Monarch rapidly arrived.

"Misunderstanding, Mr. Zhu, it’s a misunderstanding! Cloud Star Monarch was acting under the order of Bixuan True Monarch to monitor space, previously at the selection of the front, there was suspicion that Outer Domain powers infiltrated, the reason has not been clarified! The True Monarch Jade Order is here." The just-arrived tenth rank Star Monarch You Le held a decree, shouting loudly.

After glancing at Yun Jingfei, Qu Shanze, and the three tenth rank Star Monarchs, Zhu Linxiao helplessly stopped.

Originally thinking to take advantage and deal with Yun Jingfei.

She was the Hall Master of the Punishment Hall, once dragged into the Punishment Hall, what good could Yun Jingfei expect?

Unexpectedly, reinforcements came too quickly!

At this moment, additionally supplemented with the True Monarch Jade Order.

Though there’s a glaring loophole, such as why the True Monarch Jade Order wasn’t in Yun Jingfei’s possession.

If she held tightly to this point, she could still entangle a bit.

But now it’s no longer necessary, now, at most gained a mere verbal advantage.

"Since you possess the True Monarch Jade Order, this Hall Master will no longer pursue the matter! However, next time, when undertaking a similar mission, it’s best to present the True Monarch Jade Order early. Otherwise, if I mistake you for a spy and execute you, it will be too late!" Zhu Linxiao shouted, as the Xiezhi Great Seal above his head was retracted into his body.

"The Hall Master’s lesson is well taken, I will remember it!" Yun Jingfei conceded.

Zhu Linxiao then casually waved his hand.

In the next moment, the three Star Lords, Yun Jingfei, Qu Shanze, and You Le, cupped their hands towards Zhu Linxiao and then quickly distanced themselves.

However, before leaving, all three of their gazes lingered on Xu Jin for a long time!

"Yun Jingfei, what’s going on with you, regressing the older you get? Even when keeping watch, you got caught red-handed?" Star Monarch Qu Shanze rebuked.

"That woman couldn’t catch up to me initially, but this Xu Jin interfered and delayed me!

You all should be cautious of this Mr. Xu.

His strength is somewhat stronger than the intelligence suggested; although he is only Eighth Tier, his combat power is already infinitely close to a Little Star Monarch." Yun Jingfei replied.

Qu Shanze glanced in the direction of Xu Jin, "Even if he has the strength of a Little Star Monarch, so what?

What a pity there was no opportunity!

If there had been, a single strike would have ended it!" Qu Shanze sneered.

Yun Jingfei said nothing.

Qu Shanze, this Star Monarch, was indeed powerful; not to mention striking Xu Jin, even he could be struck dead!

"You Le, switch places with Yun Jingfei.

You keep watch while Yun Jingfei stays on the perimeter for support.

Once you detect him leaving the safety range, inform me immediately.

This is True Monarch’s instructions, and once the task is complete, we three will reap significant benefits!" Qu Shanze commanded.

"Alright, we’ll follow Mr. Qu’s command," replied You Le and Yun Jingfei simultaneously.

*****

"I’ve disappointed my husband by failing to capture Yun Jingfei." After the trio left, Zhu Linxiao cautiously approached Xu Jin, devoid of the former majesty of the Punishment Hall Master, now adopting a coquettish demeanor to admit her fault to Xu Jin.

"It’s alright; my original intent was merely to confirm that we were being followed.

So the Bixuan Lu Family is indeed watching me.

It seems I’ll need to be more cautious when venturing out in the future!" Xu Jin said with a cold laugh.

"Indeed, you must be careful! Husband, should you venture out in the future, do call upon me; unless the heavens fall, I will be at your side to protect you," Zhu Linxiao promised.

"That won’t be necessary. As long as I’m prepared, I can ensure my survival," Xu Jin remarked.

"Exactly, my husband was so impressive just now!" Zhu Linxiao exclaimed while clinging to Xu Jin’s arm in awe, "Without your help, it would have taken me seven or eight breaths to catch up to Yun Jingfei. By the time I caught up, Qu Shanze would already be there, leaving me no opportunity to act!

My husband is so formidable now; in the future..." Zhu Linxiao gazed at him with admiration.

Xu Jin shook his head, this woman...

This expression of admiration and concern, whether sincere or an act, is indeed pleasant for a man to receive!

This is the grandeur of a tea master!

Yet the problem remains, even now, Xu Jin cannot ascertain whether Zhu Linxiao’s affection is genuine or just an artifice!

After 100 breaths, Zhu Linxiao personally escorted Xu Jin to the Dongxuan Dao Palace.

Xu Jin, however, went straight to Tianshang Palace to meet True Monarch Tianzhang.

"Come in."

To be honest, this was Xu Jin’s first time seeing the true appearance of True Monarch Tianzhang; his three long whiskers and gentle gaze carried a hint of sharpness.

"Young man, the Zhu Family may not be able to protect you. Would you like to join my Su Family instead? In my Tianzhang Su Family, you may choose our women as you please, even two if you desire," True Monarch Tianzhang offered with a smile.

"You are already aware of it?" Xu Jin exclaimed in surprise.

"In this Dongxuan Star Realm, there is nothing the old man doesn’t know if he wishes to; your commotion was so considerable, how could I be unaware?" True Monarch Tianzhang said with a smile.

"True Monarch, the Zhu Family provides me with over twenty drops of All Heaven Star Dew annually; can you match that?" Xu Jin replied with a smile.

"Over twenty drops?

How is that possible?"

In the next moment, True Monarch Tianzhang’s expression shifted, realization dawning, "Could it be that the Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion handed over all the..."

Suddenly, True Monarch Tianzhang sighed, "That Zhu Yutang indeed has a commendable successor, possessing both courage and insight, but alas, is born at the wrong time.

It seems you and I are not fated for now."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jin clasped his hands and smiled, "True Monarch’s generous offer, this young man is unworthy."

Xu Jin actually knew that the Tianzhang True Monarch could certainly afford twenty to thirty drops of All Heaven Star Dew.

If the declining Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion could afford it, how could the near-peak Tianzhang True Monarch Mansion not manage it?

Most certainly they could!

And not with much difficulty!

However, it was not worthwhile!

Compared to supporting an outsider with heavenly resources, it was more reliable to nurture one’s own bloodline.

Simply put, Tianzhang True Monarch had better options.

Whether it was Su Xuan or Su Lingluo.

So he wouldn’t heavily invest in Xu Jin.

The Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion remains Xu Jin’s best choice!

"You youngster!"

True Monarch Tianzhang laughed, casually tossing a Jade to Xu Jin, "This is my previous promise; if you encounter a crisis, activate this Jade. As long as it’s within the Dongxuan Star Realm, I’ll be there within two to three breaths to secure your life!"

"Thank you, True Monarch!" Xu Jin once again expressed gratitude!

With this life-saving Jade from True Monarch Tianzhang, his safety is at least somewhat assured within the Dongxuan Star Realm.

As to why it’s a two to three breaths guarantee?

It’s simple, Xu Jin estimated that True Monarch Tianzhang wielded the Heaven and Earth Authority of this Great World, the Dongxuan Star Realm.

"Alright, proceed inside. They are already waiting for you to arrive and activate the Law of the Heavenly Road!"

In the next moment, amidst starlight, the Law of the Heavenly Road manifested before Xu Jin.