276: Chapter 276 Ready

Three days of rest quickly passed amidst everyone's tense yet fulfilling preparations.

During these three days, no one chose to Breakthrough their cultivation. Everyone focused their energy on solidifying their Foundation, familiarizing themselves with combat techniques, and refining team cohesion.

Because they knew that a truly brutal trial of blood and fire was about to slowly unfold before them!

The assembly bell for the Boundary Breaking Legion rang promptly on the morning of the fourth day.

Gao Feng took a deep breath and walked out of his Immortal Cave. He didn't immediately go to the assembly point but used this last precious time to conduct a final reinforcement of his and his team's combat power.

He first went to the Artifact Refining Room specially opened for True Disciples on Tian Xuan Mountain.

Inside the Artifact Refining Room, the earth fire blazed, and waves of heat assaulted him.

Without any hesitation, Gao Feng directly threw the priceless meteorite iron, which he had exchanged from the market, into the earth fire.

At the same time, he took out the vajra sword, which had long been in sync with his will.

"Old friend, it's all up to you now."

He carefully dripped that extremely precious spirit marrow onto the blade of the vajra sword.

Buzz!

The vajra sword let out an excited hum, as if a thirsty person, frantically absorbing the massive energy from the spirit marrow!

After the meteorite iron was completely melted into a liquid shimmering with starlight by the earth fire, Gao Feng's eyes narrowed. He controlled the liquid, slowly covering the blade of the vajra sword.

"Combine!"

He let out a low shout, performing profound Artifact Refining incantations with both hands!

Chichichi!

The golden sword body and the starlight-radiant liquid began to furiously Fuse! The entire Artifact Refining Room echoed with the clang of metal!

Several hours later, all the light dispersed.

A brand new vajra sword quietly floated before Gao Feng.

The sword body was still a brilliant gold, but it now had deep and mysterious patterns like star trajectories. A sharpness several times stronger than before emanated from the sword body, even cutting subtle cracks in the surrounding space!

A Foundation Establishment High-grade Magical Artifact!

Moreover, the moment Gao Feng gripped the hilt, he could clearly feel that he could actually, through this sword, initially absorb and guide the omnipresent Meteor Star Power from the outside world!

"Good! What a good sword!"

Gao Feng was overjoyed. With this new vajra sword, his combat power in the Meteor Realm could increase by at least 30%!

After doing all this, he immediately returned to his Immortal Cave and entered his personal space.

He carefully planted the 'Meteorite Grass' seeds, which he had exchanged from the headquarters, in the fertile spiritual field.

This unique Spiritual Plant could naturally absorb Meteor Star Power, and the 'meteor star fruits' it bore could help Cultivators quickly adapt to the Meteor Realm's environment, greatly counteracting the backlash effect of Meteor Star Power.

With this Meteorite Grass, it was like providing the entire team with the most crucial insurance!

Next, he spent some Spirit Medicine to refine five more Purple Haze Body Tempering Pills, as a strategic reserve for Physical Body emergencies.

While Gao Feng was making intensive preparations, the other members of the team were not idle either.

Tian Xin integrated all the Meteorite Powder from his Storage Pouch into Talisman Paper and Talisman Ink, successfully drawing ten 'meteorite blasting talismans' whose power far exceeded ordinary Thunderblast Talismans! This Talisman had a natural suppressive effect on the Demonic Flame Clan, who used fire as their source of power!

Luo Li, on the other hand, adapted the 'Soul Suppressing Melody' specifically for Soul attacks. She replaced the solemn notes with high-pitched, stirring melodies, creating a brand new 'Battle Soul Melody'! Once this melody was played, it could not only deter enemies but also greatly boost the morale and overall combat power of teammates!

Su Ning silently refined a unique Spatial Positioning Talisman for every member of the team. With this Talisman, even if they were separated on the chaotic Meteor Realm battlefield, they could determine each other's location and regroup immediately.

Yao Guang and Lin Yue also didn't fall behind. Yao Guang utilized her specialty to refine a large amount of Healing Powder, fully preparing the entire team for sustained combat. Lin Yue, on the other hand, drew diagrams of various Defensive Array Formations, making it convenient to quickly set up defenses on the battlefield according to the terrain.

The entire team was armed to the teeth before their expedition!

Just as everyone was about to head to the assembly point, an unexpected person came knocking.

It was Lei Lie.

At this moment, he no longer had his former arrogance and swagger, his face showing a hint of guilt and complexity.

"Gao Feng." He walked up to Gao Feng, took a deep breath, and then bowed solemnly, "During the training camp, I was in the wrong. I sincerely apologize to you and your teammates for my previous words and actions!"

Gao Feng accepted his bow calmly and said placidly, "It's all in the past."

"I... I hope that once we reach the Meteor Realm battlefield, if... if we encounter danger, our two teams can cooperate with each other." Lei Lie spoke with some difficulty. For him, who had always been arrogant, this was tantamount to admitting defeat.

"On the battlefield, we are all compatriots and should look out for each other." Gao Feng agreed without hesitation.

Hearing Gao Feng's words, Lei Lie's last trace of resentment completely vanished. He looked at the man before him, who possessed a magnificent demeanor and held no grudges, and for the first time, felt a genuine admiration from the bottom of his heart.

"Thank you!"

Lei Lie bowed deeply again, then turned and left. He knew that what he owed Gao Feng could only be repaid with action on the battlefield.

After seeing Lei Lie off, Gao Feng made a final check of his personal space before departing.

However, as his Divine Sense swept over a corner of his Storage Pouch, an item he had long forgotten suddenly caught his attention!

It was an ancient, unadorned Jade Slip, which he had accidentally obtained from an unknown ruin in his early years. For all these years, this Jade Slip had shown no reaction, just like an ordinary object.

But now, as he was on Tian Xuan Mountain, filled with Meteor Star Power, and having just refined meteorite iron, lines of new, ancient characters radiating starlight slowly appeared on this Jade Slip!

Gao Feng's heart stirred, and he quickly extended his Divine Sense into it!

Boom!

A vast and ancient stream of information instantly surged into his mind!

"The Meteor Realm, anciently known as the Land of Falling Stars, was once a trial ground for the ancient Star God Temple..."

"In the central region of the realm, a Star Body Refining Hall slumbers, within which lies the supreme Body Refining method — the 'Star Body Refining Art'!"

"This art can draw upon the power of the Nine Heavens' stars and utilize the Meteor Star Power of the realm to temper the Physical Body, Fuse spiritual power, and greatly enhance close-combat strength! Cultivated to Major Achievement, the Physical Body can transform into a star, immune to all techniques, eternal and indestructible!"

"Within the palace, there are also massive quantities of meteorite essence crystals, which are top-tier resources for cultivating this art and refining Star Magical Artifacts!"

Upon seeing this, Gao Feng's breathing became rapid!

The Star Body Refining Art! meteorite essence crystals!

This was an enormous Opportunity tailor-made for him!

He suppressed his excitement and continued reading.

"However, outside the Body Refining Palace, there are Star Guardians. Their strength is formidable, comparable to Golden Core Cultivators! Elite teams must not trespass without authorization! Remember! Remember!"

Guards with Golden Core strength!

Gao Feng's mood, like a rollercoaster, plummeted from ecstasy in an instant.

However, he quickly adjusted his mindset. Although it wasn't time to break into the palace yet, at least he knew this enormous secret! As long as he kept getting stronger, one day he would firmly grasp this Opportunity!

Just as he was about to put away the Jade Slip and head to the assembly point, Yao Guang and Luo Li arrived together.

"Senior Brother Gao Feng, this is for you."

Yao Guang shyly handed over a scroll of beast hide, on which an ancient formula was recorded.

"This is our Family's inherited 'Healing Spiritual Liquid Formula.' Although it's not as good as your spirit marrow, it's very effective for treating ordinary injuries. Consider it... thanks for your previous guidance and resource sharing."

"And this."

Luo Li also took out a neatly folded golden soft armor and presented it to Gao Feng.

"This is a Soundwave Defensive Garment I sewed for you using Ice Silkworm Silk and some musical Materials. Although it's only a Foundation Establishment Mid-grade Magical Artifact, it should be able to resist some Soul and soundwave attacks."

After speaking, a charming blush appeared on the beautiful faces of the two women, and they said in unison, "We... we are willing to further activate the potential of the space with you through Dual Cultivation in our subsequent Cultivation."

Feeling the unreserved sincerity and trust of the two women, a warm current flowed through Gao Feng's heart.

He didn't feign modesty and solemnly accepted the two gifts.

"Good."

The moment he agreed, his personal space underwent another wondrous transformation!

In that vast spiritual field, a new 'Healing Spiritual Plant' area, specifically for cultivating healing medicinal herbs, appeared out of thin air!

And Gao Feng also felt that his spiritual power reserves, which had just broken through to Foundation Establishment Stage One Late Phase, had accumulated again, subtly touching the barrier to Foundation Establishment Second Layer! His bones and muscles, nourished by these massive resources, became even more powerful and incredibly tough!

All preparations were complete!

Gao Feng raised his head, looking towards the distant cross-realm teleportation array that was about to open, and an unprecedented blazing flame burned in his deep eyes!

Meteor Realm!

I, Gao Feng, have arrived!

The three-day period passed in a flash.

As the first ray of dawn pierced through the clouds, the Tian Xuan Mountain's cross-realm gate, which had been silent for a hundred years, slowly awakened amidst deep rumbling sounds.

Nearly a hundred True Disciples of the Boundary Breaking Legion, clad in standard battle armor and with solemn expressions, had already assembled on the huge plaza in front of the gate.

The six members of Gao Feng's team stood quietly at the forefront of the ranks. In their eyes, there was no trace of nervousness or fear, only determination and anticipation for the journey ahead.

Elder Ling Zhan, along with two other Golden Core Elders whose aura was equally unfathomable, floated in a 'pin' character formation in front of the gate.