Chapter 1021 - 1044: Discovering the Star Trace Within
Chu Linfeng felt a slight sense of disappointment in his heart. It turns out that using Magical Treasures to attack only releases the Forbidden Energy and Sealed Energy on the treasures, not borrowing the Power of Heaven and Earth. His desire to use Star Power to wield the Heart Sword seemed somewhat vague.
"Blazing Fire, where did you obtain these Magical Treasures? Were they all acquired through auctions? And who manufactured these Magical Treasures?" Chu Linfeng asked, puzzled.
"In the Immortal Realm, there is a sect dedicated to creating Magical Treasures and Spirit Talismans called the Duobao Sect. You’ve only seen the treasures but haven’t experienced the might of the talismans. Even Immortal Emperor realm experts fear powerful Spirit Talismans. If we talk about the most terrifying force in the Immortal Realm, it would be the Duobao Sect.
However, the Duobao Sect has a founding rule that forbids its disciples from causing trouble outside and participating in power struggles within the Immortal Realm. Otherwise, the Duobao Sect would naturally have a prominent place in the Immortal Realm. But due to their fearsome treasures and talismans, no one dares to provoke the Duobao Sect.
Moreover, many people need to obtain Magical Treasures from the Duobao Sect, so they hold its members in high regard. Anyone daring to disrespect a member of the Duobao Sect would immediately be hunted down by others," the Flame Immortal Monarch said.
Chu Linfeng was particularly interested in the Spirit Talismans mentioned by the Flame Immortal Monarch. Powerful Spirit Talismans could injure even Immortal Emperor experts. If he had the chance, he would gather a few to have on hand, just in case he encountered powerful adversaries, they could serve as protection.
This auction might potentially have such items, and although the chance is slim, as long as he has enough Immortal Stones, he should still be able to acquire them. Chu Linfeng felt confident about this.
"Blazing Fire, how is the strength of the Xuanyuan Emperor Palace within the Immortal Realm? Are there special places in the Immortal Realm, such as territories belonging to races like the Dragon Race, Phoenix Race, or Golden-Winged Roc Clan?" Chu Linfeng inquired.
Once his strength grew formidable, he would let Lin Ruoxi return to the Phoenix Race. There, she could receive even greater advancement and possibly undergo a second Nirvana.
"The Xuanyuan Emperor Palace is considered the weakest among the six major powers. Xuanyuan Changtian is only at the Mid-stage Immortal Emperor Realm, but his Xuanyuan Sword is very formidable, especially his Immortal-Slaying Sword Array, which is the most destructive Martial Skill in the Immortal Realm.
Despite his Mid-stage Immortal Emperor strength, he can easily challenge any expert of the Late-stage Immortal Emperor Realm, so individuals generally dare not provoke him.
However, over the past few centuries, the Cold Sha Emperor Palace has continuously occupied Xuanyuan Emperor Palace’s territory. If not for the secret protection of the Profound Celestial Pavilion, the two sides might have fought long ago, resulting in immense changes in the Immortal Realm," the Flame Immortal Monarch explained.
"Why does the Profound Celestial Pavilion help the Xuanyuan Emperor Palace? Are they allied?" Chu Linfeng asked.
"More or less. Xuanyuan Changtian’s daughter, Xuanyuan Yueyan, is betrothed to Shangguan Luoyang, the son of Shangguan Ruhuo of the Profound Celestial Pavilion. With this connection, the two parties naturally have a close relationship. You’d better avoid provoking them if you have no reason. Although our Emperor Wu Spirit Realm does not fear them, it’s better to avoid unnecessary trouble," the Flame Immortal Monarch advised.
Chu Linfeng once again gained new insights into the Immortal Realm. Xuanyuan Yueyan was his woman; no one could take her away from his side. Even if it meant becoming the enemy of the entire Immortal Realm, he would get her.
Chu Linfeng ceased speaking and once again sat on a stone, beginning to absorb Star Power. During the day, stars are barely visible but don’t necessarily mean they aren’t there; it’s just that the amount one can absorb is minimal.
After more than an hour had passed, a faint glow of Star Points appeared on Chu Linfeng’s body. Although the absorption was slow, he was acutely aware of the condition of Star Power entering his body.
Chu Linfeng felt as if he was missing something, so he stopped absorbing and began to meditate. He remembered that atop the Star Chamber at Celestial Dragon Academy were seven star-like objects. The light emitted from the sacrificial platform allowed for strong Star Power to manifest inside the chamber.
It was there that he had broken through to the Second Layer of his Star Body. Reflecting on the Star Body, Chu Linfeng seemed to grasp something. Why was this Body Cultivation Technique called the Star Body, and what exactly was its connection to the stars?
Gradually, the differentiation of the Big Dipper inside the Star Chamber appeared in Chu Linfeng’s mind. His mind felt as if it were an endless sky, and the seven stars appeared in it.
One of the stars was the brightest and felt particularly special to him, as if it had some connection with him. However, he could not quite grasp this feeling, which irritated him.
He gradually recalled the cultivation methods of the Star Body. Sitting on the stone like an old monk in deep Meditation, three months unknowingly passed, leaving the Flame Immortal Monarch exasperated.
Initially, Chu Linfeng would absorb Star Power, but now he hadn’t absorbed any for three months. He remained still, and the Flame Immortal Monarch dared not to disturb him.
One day, Chu Linfeng suddenly opened his eyes, revealing an excited expression and exclaimed, "I finally know; I finally know!"
The Flame Immortal Monarch was bewildered by his words, "Lin Feng, what did you discover that makes you so happy? Have you realized something, or perhaps broken through?"
Chu Linfeng then said, "I uncovered the secret of my Star Body. After practicing the Star Body, one leaves Star Traces within their body. Once Star Traces are used to correspond with stars emitting Star Power, one can resonate with them, thereby borrowing Star Power. The stronger the Star Traces, the more one can borrow.
I possess seven Star Traces in my body, corresponding to the Big Dipper. As of now, I can only feel one Star Trace within me, which corresponds to the brightest star of the Big Dipper. Once I resonate with that star, I will be able to borrow its Star Power, significantly enhancing my strength."
To the Flame Immortal Monarch, who looked at Chu Linfeng as if listening to a fairy tale, he couldn’t understand what Chu Linfeng was saying. Star Traces resonate with stars to achieve harmony — such imaginative thoughts were astonishingly bold.
"Blazing Fire, I understand you think what I said is impossible. But when the day comes that you see me borrow Star Power, you’ll realize how potent this power is. It will surely be mightier than your so-called Magical Treasures or Spirit Talismans. However, this idea is still immature and requires pondering and refinement on my part.
Thus, any strange phenomena that occur in the meantime should not surprise you too much. I am not a normal person; when normal, I am anything but human," Chu Linfeng chuckled.
At that moment, only two words echoed in the Flame Immortal Monarch’s mind: "crazy." This guy was probably experiencing Qigong Deviation, saying such things.
Before he could speak, Chu Linfeng sat back on the large stone, closed his eyes, and began to truly perceive the brightest star of the Big Dipper in the sky...