Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1925: Chapter 815: Master’s Kind Offer

"My term of guardianship on Black Tower Island was originally supposed to last another seven years, but just now, I received a transfer order from the headquarters. Due to the recent chaos in the Stone Pine Star Domain, I’ve been dispatched to the Stone Pine Star Domain to assume the position of the Heavenly Patrol True Monarch.

My successor will arrive, at the latest, within a month.

The position of Heavenly Patrol True Monarch is considered a promotion compared to my current role and is more favorable, yet the Stone Pine Star Domain is not a good place, especially for me.

Overall, it’s neither a promotion nor a demotion.

This means little to me, but I feel that at this crucial moment, getting transferred without any warning during my term may imply that someone is plotting and scheming behind the scenes."

On Black Tower Island, You Yu and Xu Jin sat facing each other. He picked up a mouthful of the dish Xu Jin brought and took a sip of wine before speaking a few more words.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jin mused with a concentrated gaze.

After receiving word of You Yu’s transfer, Xu Jin hurried over at the earliest possible moment.

This urgency was inspired by considerations of this very nature.

"If someone is truly plotting behind the curtain, then does that mean you’re being transferred, replaced by a True Monarch who won’t meddle in the Kunling Domain affairs, making Kunling Domain vulnerable?" Xu Jin asked.

"That’s the reasoning."

"The previous three attacks on Kunling Domain were all orchestrated by their so-called ancestral Emperor Jidao. But earlier, Master mentioned that Jidao belongs to the Daluo Ancestral Court, which is part of the same major force as Emperor Dongxuan.

Yet, Yu, you belong to the Thousand Star Alliance.

Jidao’s influence reaches that far?

Could it sway personnel decisions within the Thousand Star Alliance?" Xu Jin asked in astonishment.

Upon hearing this, You Yu glanced at Xu Jin and pointed to the dish in front of him. "See this plate of fish and lamb stew you brought for me? Fish and lamb are both delicacies, yet they grow in completely different environments and have completely different habits. Why do they end up in the same serving dish?"

As Xu Jin realized this, You Yu continued, "Different factions are different factions, but top-tier experts often have their distinct circles.

Old Emperor Lords—who knows what webs they wove or what close friendships they forged in the past?

Moreover, compared to the Daluo Ancestral Court, the internal structure of the Thousand Star Alliance is somewhat looser; otherwise, why would it be called an alliance?"

"Yu, according to your perspective, could it be possible that this personnel adjustment was orchestrated by Emperor Jidao? Does that mean he might come directly to strike?"

"Not necessarily.

This abrupt transfer of mine could be due to direct personnel intervention, or perhaps a certain exchange of interests.

Interest exchange is the most common method employed among Emperor Lords.

Jidao might not necessarily charge in, and even if he did, he couldn’t break into the Kunling Domain.

But you ought to keep an eye on the Emperor Lords who work for Jidao. Be extra cautious moving forward.

If anyone targets you, even for interests, one occurrence can lead to countless others." You Yu stated.

Undoubtedly, Yu’s worldly wisdom was exceedingly insightful.

With Yu’s reminder, Xu Jin quickly reached out to Master Emperor Fenghua.

Soon enough, Master Emperor Fenghua sent word back.

[To investigate, I had someone look into the matter. The transfer order for your uncle this time was proposed and facilitated by Yangqiu Alliance Leader, who is one of the rotating Emperor Lords. The order was issued, and since your uncle had caused trouble before in the Shisong Star Realm, this transfer seems to carry a sense of restoring his honor, making refusal difficult.

But as you both mentioned, once a new Guardian True Monarch arrives, Kunling Domain externally loses its protective forces and alert systems.]

Within the Imperial Palace, Emperor Fenghua hesitated briefly before sending another Starlight Transmission to Xu Jin, [Jin’er, how about this: I personally go on a journey. I can arrive before your uncle leaves Black Tower Island.

By then, I’ll maintain my presence there and cultivate for three to five years, enough to deter external enemies and resolve the Kunling Domain crisis completely.

In the future, anyone, even Emperor Jidao, who tries to target Kunling Domain will have to consider my stance first.]

Upon seeing Master Emperor Fenghua’s Starlight Transmission, Xu Jin initially rejoiced, considering agreement.

Indeed, this might genuinely resolve the current crisis of Kunling Domain, and he casually mentioned it to You Yu.

"Come now."

You Yu directly criticized, "My nephew has encountered too many women who treat him well, somewhat naive!

Human nature contains both evil and good, but the extreme evil, he doesn’t understand in the least.

Kid, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

I dare say, if my nephew arrives and declares his presence for several months, certainly Kunling Domain can remain secure.

But the moment he leaves, that’s when Kunling Domain will face true disaster!"

"True disaster?" Xu Jin was stunned.

"You don’t get it!"

While enjoying his drink, You Yu said, "I used to work as a Heavenly Patrol Envoy; I know the treacherous nature of this role, especially the peak-level experts who can wreak havoc to extreme extents.

I ask you this: a thief is caught in the act by the owner and recognized. If reported, it constitutes a severe crime, possibly a capital offense. What do you think that thief will do?" You Yu asked.

"Murder to silence witnesses?"

You Yu nodded, "Now, apply the same logic to Kunling Domain. What do you think will happen?"

"This..."

Xu Jin was taken aback, "Yu, these two things seem similar in nature, but how can you relate them? Could it actually lead to destruction for Kunling Domain?"

"Not destruction, but obliteration." You Yu corrected.

"This... how could it be!"

Xu Jin’s expression became utterly shocked, "I don’t know what will happen to those small worlds after Kunling Domain is obliterated, but just within Kunling Domain there are hundreds of billions of people. Erasing so many lives, wouldn’t there be divine retribution? What about his conscience..."

Xu Jin’s voice abruptly stopped.

Conscience?

Talking about conscience with an Emperor Lord who has lived for thousands of years—that’s sheer childishness.

"Divine retribution?"

Taking another sip of wine, You Yu glanced at the depths of the Galaxy, "I used to think True Monarch Tribulation, Heart Demon Tribulation, they were all divine retributions.

But later, I’ve realized they’re completely different!

This Heavenly Dao is not as you imagined!"

After a pause, You Yu further spoke, "For those with long lifespans and vast Star Realms and Star Domains, population is merely a cheap renewable resource!

Emperor Lords can’t break into Kunling Domain directly, but they can destroy Kunling Domain from the Galaxy above.

And they can do it without leaving any traces.

Your teacher is superior in all areas to me, but in this aspect, he’s inferior to me.

Take responsibility for your own decisions.

All matters have their pros and cons, who can truly know?

It might bring you harm, but also possibly greater benefit.

Hard to say!

"Come on, cheers!"

You Yu True Monarch lifted the wine bowl, only lifting his hand slightly, he drank it all in one gulp, as if reminded of some sad memory.

These matters, though spoken lightly, weighed on Xu Jin’s heart as heavy as Ten Thousand Catties.

It almost suffocated Xu Jin, making it hard for him to breathe.

Xu Jin now regards the Kunling Domain as his second homeland. If it were to be completely destroyed, then...

...

Before long, Xu Jin made a decision.

He refused the kind offer from his mentor, Emperor Fenghua.

There were two reasons:

First, giving the enemy hope means leaving a way out for the Kunling Domain.

Second, in some way, as long as the enemy’s target is to invade Kunling Domain rather than destroy it, it is beneficial to Xu Jin.

No one enjoys cleaning up a mess unscathed.

"Your concern is indeed possible! Then I won’t interfere. However, once your mentor-uncle is reassigned, you’ll lose someone for early warnings, and it might be that a Five, Six, or even Seven Tribulation True Monarch could use the Divine Infant Illusion to infiltrate the Kunling Domain.

You must be extremely careful.

If anything seems off, retreat immediately!

From my judgment, that Emperor Jidao is likely plotting a great opportunity hidden within the Kunling Domain!

If things really prove unmanageable, let him succeed.

Where there’s life, there’s hope!" commented Emperor Fenghua.

"Thank you, Mentor. Disciple understands." Xu Jin responded.

With this major matter settled, the idea of enhancing his cultivation and combat power became even more urgent in Xu Jin’s mind.

According to this order, someone will come to replace Yu in a month.

Meaning, a month later, the enemy might come at any time.

Xu Jin didn’t have much time left.

In the meantime, Xu Jin immersed himself in the Chaos Cloud Tower. Now the star power inside had completely converted to Chaos Star Power, but the Great Chaos Spirit Body still needed more time to be fully refined.

Therefore, Xu Jin recently focused his attention on cultivating the Space Divine Power Moon Eclipse for enhancing his cultivation and combat power.

In the past month, Xu Jin also newly condensed seventeen Star Sky Seals into the third Sword Essence, feeling like the quantity was ample.

But he wasn’t sure how much the power enhancement was.

"Yu, the last divine power I used recently improved. How about, you let me try it on you?" Xu Jin suddenly suggested.

"Sure." You Yu True Monarch readily agreed.

The last time the Six Tribulation True Monarch only needed half a breath to break through Xu Jin’s Moon Eclipse.

Though Yu is at the Five Tribulation level, his combat power is similar to that of the mentioned monarch.

Now, it was time to see how much it had improved.

A few breaths later, as Xu Jin’s third Sword Essence lit up brilliantly, a half crescent moon materialized out of thin air, trapping You Yu True Monarch within.

Following Xu Jin’s prior indications, You Yu True Monarch’s sword light surged, attacking with full force.

A little over a half-breath later, with a crack, the sound of shattering ice was heard.

The half crescent moon was shattered by Yu.

Yu directly escaped, looking astonished.

"If I’m not mistaken, this is the Space Divine Power Moon Eclipse of Emperor Duyue. When did you learn it?"

"Previously, Mentor helped me acquire it!" Xu Jin answered.

Hearing this, You Yu True Monarch’s expression turned strange, "Acquire?"

"It seems you truly are my mentor nephew’s beloved pupil!

You, you mustn’t let down your mentor in the future. Your mentor has done so much for you!" said You Yu True Monarch.

"Of course, I need to repay my mentor well! But Yu, what do you mean by your words?" Xu Jin was puzzled.

"Hahaha, you’ll find out later."

"Are you going to tell me or not?"

"Let’s focus on the matter at hand; your Moon Eclipsing Divine Power can trap me for over half a breath. Its power is still considerable." You Yu True Monarch commented.

Xu Jin returned to the main topic with a helpless sigh.

Honestly, while Yu’s evaluation was positive, Xu Jin felt disappointed.

He had painstakingly fused in a full seventeen Star Sky Seals from small worlds, expecting the power to at least double.

But now it seemed the enhancement was merely about a third more.

This was somewhat disappointing!

If a Six Tribulation True Monarch could break it within half a breath, wouldn’t a Seven Tribulation True Monarch tear it apart instantly?

In other words, this divine power would be negligible against True Monarchs at and above the Seven Tribulations.

Not even creating a chance to escape.

After pondering for a while, Xu Jin decided to consult Emperor Duyue.

No reason not to make use of what’s available.

After all, she had said so herself.

Without explicitly stating his situation, Xu Jin approached the topic differently in person.

"Emperor, what would be the best way to enhance the power of Moon Eclipsing Divine Power in the future?"

"The best way, of course, is integrating Star Sky Seals from large or medium worlds, or integrating Star Cores from the Star Realm of large, medium, or small worlds!" Emperor Duyue promptly responded.

"Why didn’t integrating Star Sky Seals from small worlds make the list?" Xu Jin was puzzled.

"It’s simple, the cost-effectiveness is too low! The enhancement effect from condensing one to two hundred Star Sky Seals from small worlds is similar to that of condensing just one Star Sky Seal from a large world.

Instead of spending time on that, it would be better to focus on sensing and condensing Star Sky Seals from large worlds."

Hearing Emperor Duyue’s explanation, Xu Jin began to understand.

The difference between quantity and quality.

No wonder that despite integrating seventeen small-world Star Sky Seals, the power enhancement was so minimal.

Suddenly, Xu Jin’s gaze turned to You Yu True Monarch, "Yu, there’s a favor I need, would you help?"