154: Star Core Baptism, Domain Initially Formed

The star path corridor seemed endless. The tightly closed star map portals on both sides and the occasional star light guardians made the path ahead full of unknowns. Ling Tianyu and his group had long disappeared from sight, evidently anxious to find an Opportunity.

Lin Xuan and his four companions, however, were unhurried. Lin Xuan could feel that this Star Palace corridor itself was a massive Opportunity. The omnipresent, pure Power of Stars and the profound Dao Rhyme contained within the projection of the starry sky on the dome had indescribable benefits for solidifying his Foundation and comprehending the Primal Beginning Sword Scripture.

He no longer relied solely on the System scan, but actively released his Divine Sense, carefully sensing the patterns of the swirling Power of Stars, verifying them against the concept of "Deriving Ten Thousand Laws" from the Primal Beginning Sword Scripture. His aura became increasingly restrained, but the Sword Intent faintly emanating from his body seemed to resonate with this starry sky, causing the star clouds within the corridor walls to swirl a bit faster.

Su Wanqing and Qu Feiyan keenly noticed Lin Xuan's change. He seemed to have merged with this starry sky; even though he was right beside them, he gave off a feeling as deep as the sea of stars. Both women felt a flutter in their hearts, knowing that Lin Xuan was in a critical state of enlightenment. Unconsciously, they slowed their pace, standing one on his left and one on his right like the most loyal Protectors, shielding him from any possible outside interference, even temporarily setting aside the subtle jealousy between them.

Gongsun Yu and Yun Shang also held their breath, not daring to disturb him.

They did not know how much time had passed, but when the five of them passed through an archway formed by countless points of starlight, the scene before them suddenly opened up.

At the end of the corridor was a massive circular Star Palace. The Star Palace had no walls, only twelve pillars of starlight reaching toward the sky that supported the dome. Outside was the boundless, deep starry sky, as if they were in the center of the Universe. The floor of the Star Palace was a black jade wall, smooth as a mirror, reflecting the starry sky above.

In the very center of the Star Palace floated a cluster of the most brilliant and core star cloud vortex. The vortex rotated slowly. At its center, a crystal the size of a fist, completely transparent, appearing as if it held a miniature Universe sealed within it, was emitting an indescribable, massive suction force and vast pressure—the Star Core!

Just by sensing that aura, the spiritual energy within Lin Xuan, which had already reached the Peak of the Late Golden Core Stage and was just one step away from a Breakthrough, began to churn violently like boiling water! The Bottleneck had loosened!

"The Star Core! It's actually the Star Core!" Yun Shang's voice trembled with excitement. "This is the source of the Star Palace's energy, containing the most fundamental Law of Stars! If one could receive even a trace of its baptism..."

Before she could finish, the Star Core seemed to sense the Taichu Sword Intent and the aura of the sin-severing sword within Lin Xuan that were faintly resonating with it, and it suddenly shook! A beam of light, condensed into substance and radiating seven-colored starlight, crossed through time and space and instantly enveloped Lin Xuan!

"Lin Xuan!" "Junior Brother!" Su Wanqing and Qu Feiyan exclaimed simultaneously. They wanted to step forward but were forced back repeatedly by the terrifying pressure emitted by the beam of light, unable to get close at all.

Lin Xuan, located at the center of the beam, only felt an indescribable, extremely pure power of the Star Origin rushing into his limbs and bones like a breached flood! This power was not violent but carried an ancient and majestic will, washing over his Meridians, tempering his Golden Core, and nourishing his Divine Soul!

His Golden Core spun crazily at an unprecedented speed, and the blurry Dao patterns on its surface, representing his comprehension of the Primal Beginning Sword Scripture, quickly became clear and complex! The spiritual energy, which had already reached the Late Stage Perfection, began to undergo a qualitative change under the infusion of this Origin power, transforming toward a higher level!

What surprised him even more was that the Fifth Revolution of the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Art, which had been progressing slowly, was now surging under the washing of this Star Origin, which contained the power of creation. His blood and Qi surged wildly, his bones made cracking sounds, and he took large strides toward the realm of Perfection!

As for his comprehension of the Taichu Sword Domain, it was like clearing the clouds to see the sun! In his mind, the scriptures of the Primal Beginning Sword Scripture emerged autonomously, intertwining and verifying themselves with the incoming fragments of the Law of Stars. The Sword Domain, which was originally just a prototype only capable of disturbing and trapping enemies, now seemed to have been injected with a Soul and began to truly "evolve"!

Guided by his will, the Sword Domain covering his body quietly expanded to five zhang! Within the Sword Domain, it was no longer just simple energy interference; faint phantoms of basic Laws like earth, fire, water, and wind could be seen emerging and vanishing. Although still illusory, it had already begun to take on the prototype of "Deriving All Phenomena"! Its stability and power had increased by more than several times!

【Ding! Host has undergone the baptism of the Star Core Origin! Cultivation base has broken through to the Golden Core Stage Great Perfection! Nine Revolutions Golden Body Art Fifth Revolution reached Perfection! Comprehension of the Primal Beginning Sword Scripture has greatly increased, Taichu Sword Domain is initially perfected (range of five zhang, possesses basic Law derivation characteristics)! Affinity with the Law of Stars has greatly increased!】

The System's prompt confirmed Lin Xuan's feelings. The seven-colored beam of light lasted for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before slowly dissipating.

Lin Xuan reappeared before everyone. He was still the same Lin Xuan, but his temperament had undergone a heaven-shaking change. His original sharp edge was more restrained, his eyes were as deep as if they contained the entire starry sky, and his aura was perfectly rounded and flawless, as if he had merged with heaven and earth. Just by standing there, he gave people a feeling of being unfathomable, like a mountain or a Peak.

Golden Core Stage Great Perfection! And it was a Great Perfection with an incredibly solid Foundation and comprehension far surpassing others of the same rank!

"Lin Xuan, you..." Su Wanqing's icy eyes were filled with surprise and shock. She could feel that Lin Xuan's strength had undergone a qualitative leap at this moment.

Qu Feiyan's beautiful eyes shone, not hiding her admiration at all, and she said coquettishly, "Junior Brother, the way you look right now really makes this elder sister's heart flutter~"

Gongsun Yu and Yun Shang were filled with adoration, unable to speak.

Lin Xuan felt the spiritual energy within him surging like a river and condensing like mercury, as well as his initially perfected Taichu Sword Domain that followed his heart's desire, and his heart was filled with grand ambitions. He smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over his four companions, finally landing on Su Wanqing and Qu Feiyan. His tone was gentle but carried powerful confidence, "I've made you worry. I've gained a little."

Just then, in front of the Star Palace, the black jade wall floor beneath the Star Core suddenly rippled like water. Immediately following, a staircase constructed entirely of starlight, leading to unknown depths, slowly rose from the jade wall.

At the end of the staircase was a more magnificent phantom of an altar shrouded by thousands of star rings. Above the altar, several artifacts emitting different lights seemed to be floating. One of them was very similar in shape to the star path compass in Lin Xuan's hand, but it was more complete and emitted a profound aura guiding destiny.

"The Star Palace Legacy Altar!" Yun Shang said excitedly, "There must be the key to leaving Starfall Valley or heading to the Hall of All Stars!"

However, stepping onto that staircase of starlight was not an easy task. Before the staircase, the space twisted slightly, and a powerful repulsive force field formed; clearly, it was another test.

Almost simultaneously, a burst of hurried footsteps and spiritual energy fluctuations came from behind to the side.

Ling Tianyu, with his remaining subordinates, rushed into the Star Palace, looking quite disheveled. They had evidently encountered battles elsewhere, as their numbers had decreased by a few more. Ling Tianyu himself had torn robes and a chaotic aura.

As soon as he entered, his gaze was immediately drawn to the Star Core (though its light had dimmed significantly) and the altar at the end of the starlight staircase, and extreme greed erupted in his eyes. But when he saw Lin Xuan, whose aura was deep and who seemed to have been reborn, that greed instantly turned into disbelief and deep wariness.

"You... you broke through?!" Ling Tianyu's voice was dry, carrying a trace of fear. He could feel that the pressure Lin Xuan brought him at this moment was not even inferior to some of the Nascent Soul Elders within his clan!

Lin Xuan glanced at him indifferently without answering, instead casting his gaze toward the starlight staircase, his eyes filled with rising Battle Intent.

"Let's go. The final test is right before us."

He took the first step, walking toward the starlight staircase. This time, he would rely on his own newly broken-through strength to charge through it fair and square!

Su Wanqing and the other three women followed closely behind, their gazes firm.

Ling Tianyu watched their backs, his expression changing unpredictably. Finally, gritting his teeth, he led his subordinates to follow. The Opportunity was right before his eyes; he was absolutely unwilling to give up just like that!

The battle for the final Legacy of the Star Palace was about to officially begin in this Star Hall.