Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1936: Chapter 821: The Meaning of Cultivation

On April 9th, the True Monarch You Yu returned to Black Tower Island with Xu Jin.

At this moment, there were still nine days left until True Monarch You Yu’s departure.

Xu Jin returned from this trip with a harvest, including sensing and condensing the Star Sky Seal of one Great World and seven Middle Worlds in the Shisong Star Realm. Additionally, he managed to acquire four pieces of innate treasure materials and several pieces of special innate spiritual and treasure materials.

As for Yu, he was somewhat melancholic.

The days at the Shisong Star Realm’s retreat were times when True Monarch You Yu felt proud and triumphant, and even the air seemed sweeter.

But thinking about going to the Shisong Star Realm to take up the position of Heavenly Patrol True Monarch soon gave him a headache.

It’s likely that will be the start of his difficult days.

Although he has an Emperor nephew supporting him, he can’t rely on that for everything; overuse would diminish its value.

Xu Jin naturally noticed True Monarch You Yu’s melancholy.

"Yu, since you know you’ll be humiliated taking up the position of Heavenly Patrol True Monarch in the Shisong Star Realm, why not ask my mentor for a solution to transfer to another position?" Xu Jin asked.

Hearing this, True Monarch You Yu glanced at Xu Jin, "Kid, do you think Emperors are omnipotent?

Come, come, sit down, let me explain to you."

"Little Jinzi, you have been cultivating on your journey, and you ought to know that even a Tenth Rank Star Monarch differs greatly from another of the same cultivation level, and the same applies to True Monarchs.

The same principle applies to Emperors.

There are indeed great differences among Emperors," said True Monarch You Yu.

"I understand this part, but I don’t know the specific differences. Tell me, Yu."

"Putting aside their Cultivation and Combat Power, let me explain one of the major differences first.

You know of Emperor Dongxuan, or Emperor Dongxuan Venerable, right?"

"I know."

"The reason he’s respectfully called Emperor Dongxuan Venerable is because he controls five Great World Star Domains.

But your mentor, Duyue Emperor Venerable, and others you know, like Emperor Miaozhang, cannot be called Emperors Venerable.

The most crucial reason is territory!" said True Monarch You Yu.

"No real control over territory? With so many big, middle, and small worlds, why doesn’t my mentor..."

Xu Jin’s words halted abruptly midway, and he instantly comprehended.

"Yu, are you talking about Great Worlds?"

"Yes!"

True Monarch You Yu nodded, "For Emperors, due to the Heaven and Earth Rules in Small and Middle Worlds, it’s difficult to fully control or even stay there for long.

Only Great Worlds are of utmost importance to Emperors!

The Emperors controlling Great Worlds are vastly different in influence, power, and authority from those who do not," True Monarch You Yu said.

Glancing at Xu Jin’s expression, True Monarch You Yu continued, "Maybe you’re wondering why not occupy a world from so many existing ones?"

"Small worlds are as numerous as cattle, and Middle worlds abound by the thousands!

But Great Worlds are just a few in number.

Especially ownership rights of known Great Worlds with living beings have been fought over through countless bloody battles.

Simply breaking through to become an Emperor doesn’t mean one can occupy a Great World.

The paths are fraught with peril.

Even if two or three Emperors join forces, they might not succeed in taking an existing Great World.

This is why organizations like the Cosmic Star Alliance, Daluo Ancestral Court, and Ancient Holy Land exist.

For example, our Cosmic Star Alliance’s Primordial Domain is essentially a Great World that’s been cultivated for countless years, although it surpasses typical Great Worlds, it remains a Great World.

The Cosmic Star Alliance fundamentally offers a haven for Emperors who do not have control over Great Worlds.

Your mentor is an Emperor expert and the Alliance Hierarch, but in truth, it’s a refuge for those Emperors without territory.

Now, do you understand the differences between your mentor’s situation and Emperor Dongxuan Venerable, and the Emperor Xuan Shuang controlling the Stone Pine Star Domain?" explained True Monarch You Yu.

It was enough for Xu Jin to grasp it all just as True Monarch You Yu began.

Having authority over the Kunling Domain, how could he not understand?

Moreover, controlling a Great World involves Heaven and Earth Authority; Great World’s Heaven and Earth Authority is different for sure, offering greater support, thus significantly boosting the strength of Emperor holding it.

"So, compared to Emperor Dongxuan Venerable, is my mentor considerably weaker?" Xu Jin inquired.

"It’s hard to say."

True Monarch You Yu shook his head, "If Emperor Dongxuan Venerable stays in his Tongxuan Domain, even if your mentor and Duyue Emperor joined forces to attack, they wouldn’t be his match.

But if Emperor Dongxuan Venerable leaves the Tongxuan Domain to battle your mentor in the galaxy, the outcome would be uncertain.

After all, at the Emperor level, beyond Rule Power, they cultivate at least two or three, or even four or five Killing Divine Skills, which are incredibly enigmatic.

The results are unpredictable, uncertain!"

Saying this, True Monarch You Yu shook his head again, "In fact, this is why I must accept the Cosmic Star Alliance’s order!

Where else could I go?

Join some Great World under an Emperor as a subordinate? The other side might not trust me nor accept me.

Even if they do take me, there would probably be all sorts of constraints.

Besides, once conflicts arise, someone like me who joined midway might be the first to be sent out as cannon fodder."

Xu Jin was silent.

By now, he fully understood the difficulties faced by his mentor Emperor Fenghua and True Monarch You Yu.

Many things previously incomprehensible had become clear at this moment.

Even Emperors and True Monarch experts are not free.

In contrast, Xu Jin, with his current cultivation and combat power, finds it convenient. He can travel to large, medium, or small worlds freely, truly embodying freedom.

"Now, you should understand the value of the Island Earth Embryo your teacher gave you, right?

Once your cultivation breaks through to a True Monarch and reaches the Three Tribulation True Monarch, that Island Earth Embryo will be your final belonging and freedom.

Among the Emperors, those possessing a Star River Island are different and are also called Star Island Emperors.

You’re lucky, encountering Fenghua.

Your future, at the very least, will be as a Star Island Emperor!

No matter what, you’ll always have a way out!

Otherwise, wandering through the galaxy would be the worst fate for an Emperor." You Yu, the True Monarch, lamented.

Xu Jin nodded gently.

Until now, he had a clearer understanding of the value of the Island Earth Embryo.

In comparison, the Chaos Elemental Materials he gave to his teacher in return were not quite comparable to the Island Earth Embryo.

Seeing Xu Jin’s silent demeanor, You Yu patted Xu Jin’s shoulder, "I understand your intentions, Little Jinzi, I understand!

But you don’t have to worry!

As a man, isn’t it natural to face adversity while growing, how could it be smooth sailing all the way?

If I, Old Yu, can’t endure even this bit of hardship, how could I talk about reaching True Monarch and aspiring to be an Emperor?

Rest assured, at most, I’ll just keep a low profile and hide, and if I can hide, I will."

"If you can’t hide?" Xu Jin asked, looking up.

"If I can’t hide, then I’ll draw my sword!"

Seeing Xu Jin’s silent look again, You Yu comforted Xu Jin once more, "Little Jinzi, you must understand, I, Old Yu, when I was young, was like you, breaking through the firmament with unparalleled genius.

I was once high-spirited and proud, laughing at all regions.

Later, after breaking through to True Monarch, I came into contact with higher realms of the world and met higher-ranked veterans, gradually feeling oppressed.

However, I have always believed that people can be oppressed, even wronged.

But one cannot be oppressed forever, always wronged!

Otherwise, what is the point of my cultivation?

Why have I gone through all the hardships to forge this life-bound killing sword!"

As he spoke, You Yu stood up tall, suddenly pointing at his life-bound killing sword, which emitted a dragon-like sound, instantly transforming into a ray of starlight and rushing into the galaxy.

The sword light flashed and pulverized a cluster of starlight.

It should have been a relatively large stone celestial body in the galaxy.

The sword light flashed back and returned to the sheath behind You Yu, the True Monarch.

The killing sword sheathed, You Yu suddenly laughed out loud, his voice resounding everywhere.

After laughing, he looked at Xu Jin and said, "Little Jinzi, if one day, you hear news of Old Yu’s fall, don’t be sad!

I think you should know that the moment I unleashed my sword without hesitation was my most exhilarating, happiest moment!"

He finished speaking, and You Yu cheerfully looked at Xu Jin and said, "After all this talk, do you understand?"

"I understand!" Xu Jin nodded.

"Good, then have a drink!

Come and drink!"

Bam!

The two clinked their bowls and drank it all in one go. You Yu, the True Monarch, then said, "Of course, if I didn’t finish them off, and someday you are capable enough, help me finish them, then I’ll be even happier!"

"I have always believed that no matter how strong a cultivator becomes, they are still human!"

With these words, Xu Jin nodded vigorously, "Old Yu, don’t worry, I get it!

If you die, I won’t shed a single tear."

"You ungrateful brat!" You Yu joked, scolding him with a smile.

"I will cultivate diligently, and if I get the chance, I’ll burn a few heads for you, the real ones."

"Hahaha, good!" You Yu laughed heartily again.

...

After finishing a jar of wine, Xu Jin suddenly stood up and said, "Old Yu, today I’ll accompany you up to here, I’ll head back first!"

"Go ahead, after I step down and leave, it won’t be long before the fourth wave of enemies arrives in Kunling Domain, so you need to prepare early." You Yu, the True Monarch, stated.

"Indeed!

However, there’s something I need you to agree to." Xu Jin said.

"Speak."

"You said the day you step down and leave is within eight to nine days, could be sooner or later.

But if it’s earlier and your successor comes sooner, you must inform me before you leave." Xu Jin stated.

"Rest assured, I will certainly let you know!"

"Good, that will be all!"

In the next instant, as the starlight of the Thousand Star Jade Order rose, Xu Jin had vanished from Black Tower Island.

As Xu Jin hurried back, besides preparing for battle, he had two things to do.

One was to accelerate the nourishment and upgrade of those two Space Innate Treasure Materials as much as possible, and the other involved a significant issue with his cultivation that needed to consult the Duyue Emperor.

Indeed, there was a problem again with the cultivation of his Space Divine Power Moon Eclipse.