70: A new realm is formed from the convergence of vital energy; the star map points to the way home.

The circular Formation in the center of the Vein Nurturing Chamber glowed with a pale golden light; the "Vein Nurturing Runes" on the Formation Plate were identical to those of the ancient Formations, and the Spiritual Qi was mixed with a wood-attribute aura, resonating faintly with the energy of the Clear Heart Art—this was the "Ancient Vein Nurturing Formation," specifically used by the starship for repairing Meridians and improving cultivation, with an effect several times stronger than the ordinary healing Formations of the Star Moon Sect.

Su Qingyue helped Lin Yang and Bai Wanqing sit within the Formation, while she stood guard at the entrance of the Vein Nurturing Chamber, her ice silk taut, vigilant against any movement outside: "Focus on healing; I will act as the Protector. If any enemy approaches, I will alert you immediately."

Blood was still seeping from her waist and abdomen, yet she still prioritized the safety of her companions; this was the protective instinct carved into the bones of every Star Moon Sect Disciple.

Lin Yang circulated his Chaos True Essence, guiding the Spiritual Qi of the Vein Nurturing Formation to surge into his body. The pale golden Spiritual Qi flowed along his Meridians, and the Meridians that had been torn by the spatial turbulence began to repair rapidly. The chaos star core within his Dantian also rotated slowly, absorbing the chaos origin from the Spiritual Qi.

Recalling the "Star Moon Vein Nurturing Art" that Su Qingyue had mentioned earlier, he took the yellowed handwritten copy from his robe—this was a secret transmission of the Star Moon Sect gifted by the Sect Master, specifically used for repairing damaged Meridians.

"Wanqing, help me stabilize my True Essence. I will try to use the 'Star Moon Vein Nurturing Art' to fuse with the Clear Heart Art and dissolve the black markings in my body."

Lin Yang handed the handwritten copy to Bai Wanqing. Although she did not understand this Cultivation Technique, she could rely on the blue light of the ice soul pearl to help him lock onto the location of the black markings.

A pale blue light lit up at Lin Yang's Dantian, clearly marking the position of the black markings (remnants of the Immortal Palace True Qi and pseudo spirit liquid). Following the circulation route of the "Star Moon Vein Nurturing Art," Lin Yang urged his silver-white True Essence, combined with the pale green runes of the Clear Heart Art, to begin enveloping the black markings.

The silver-white True Essence and the pale green runes intertwined, forming a barrier that trapped the black markings in the center of his Dantian. The Spiritual Qi from the Vein Nurturing Formation poured in continuously, strengthening the barrier. The black markings struggled violently within the barrier but were unable to break through.

Lin Yang seized the opportunity to circulate his chaos star core, releasing a devouring force to break down the black markings bit by bit into harmless energy, which then merged into his liquid True Essence—this was the core manifestation of "Cultivation Technique complementarity." The "guidance" of the "Star Moon Vein Nurturing Art" and the "stability" of the Clear Heart Art, combined with the "devouring" of the chaos star core, allowed the three to work together to completely neutralize the backlash of the foreign energy.

Bai Wanqing leaned on Lin Yang's shoulder, the blue light of the ice soul pearl gradually merging with the Spiritual Qi of the Vein Nurturing Formation. Under the nourishment of the Spiritual Qi, the edges of her wounds began to scab over and grow new flesh, and the pain subsided significantly.

She watched Lin Yang's focused profile, a faint smile appearing on her lips—from bathing together in the cold pool to their current life-and-death struggle, she had witnessed Lin Yang's growth. That selfless demeanor for the sake of his companions made the feelings in her heart grow stronger and stronger.

Half an hour later, the black markings in Lin Yang's body were finally completely dissolved. His liquid True Essence became purer, with silver-white and pale gold intertwining, showing faint signs of a Breakthrough. He took a deep breath and guided all the Spiritual Qi to rush toward the barrier of the Eighth Layer of Innate Realm—with a "crack," the barrier shattered, and the aura of the Ninth Layer of Innate Realm instantly spread out. The light of the Vein Nurturing Formation surged accordingly, illuminating the entire Vein Nurturing Chamber!

"You've achieved a Breakthrough!" Su Qingyue heard the commotion and looked back, her eyes full of surprise. "Your aura is at least twice as strong as before. Now, even if you face an Early Stage Gang Qi Realm expert, you have the strength to fight!"

Lin Yang slowly opened his eyes. The chaos star core within his Dantian glowed with a silver-white light, and its surface was wrapped in the pale green runes of the Clear Heart Art—this was a sign of the Fusion between the Clear Heart Art and the chaos star core. In the future, when devouring foreign energy, he would no longer have to worry about his True Essence becoming volatile.

He looked at Bai Wanqing and, seeing that her complexion had returned to a rosy hue, reached out to check her pulse: "Your injuries have mostly healed. After resting for another half a day, you should be fully recovered."

Bai Wanqing nodded and handed the star map fragment in her hand to Lin Yang: "The Spiritual Qi of the Vein Nurturing Formation has activated the star map fragment, and the coordinates on it are clearer now—the Legacy secret chamber of the Core Cabin is on the bottom level of the starship. It requires both your Chaos True Essence and the Core Cabin key to open. Additionally, next to the coordinates of the Misty Forbidden Land, there is an extra line of ancient text, which seems to be a clue for obtaining the 'Heart of Chaos'."

Lin Yang took the star map fragment. The chaos star core resonated with the fragment, and the complete route to the Core Cabin appeared in his Sea of Consciousness: "Once we have healed, we will go to the Core Cabin to retrieve the Legacy. Yun Song and his group are severely injured and won't be coming back anytime soon; we have enough time to prepare." He paused and looked at Su Qingyue, "Senior Sister Qingyue, your injuries need attention too. Quickly enter the Formation to heal; I will act as the Protector."

Su Qingyue did not refuse and walked into the Vein Nurturing Formation. Her Ice True Essence merged with the Spiritual Qi, and the wounds on her waist and abdomen healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. The Spiritual Qi in the Vein Nurturing Chamber flowed slowly, with pale gold, silver-white, and pale blue light intertwining, illuminating the three figures—having experienced successive crises, they had not been broken; on the contrary, their strength was greater and their bond deeper, and the chaos inheritance on the bottom level of the starship was waiting for them to open it.