296: Chapter 296 Meteorite Core Crystal

At the summit of the altar, a perfect crystal only the size of a fist, presenting a dreamlike pale purple hue, floated quietly.

Surrounding it were layers of visible, nebula-like radiant halos.

Bursts of incredibly majestic and extremely pure energy emanated from it, filling the entire hall with an indescribable life and vitality.

That was the legendary energy Origin core of the entire Meteor Realm—the meteor core crystal!

Directly beneath the core crystal was a slowly rotating Star Spirit Gathering Grand Formation, filled with an ancient aura.

That Formation had been continuously providing energy to the core crystal throughout endless ages, ensuring it always maintained its Peak and most abundant power state.

Around that massive altar, dozens of ancient bamboo slips made from the shells of Ancient Black Turtles and Thousand-Year Star Bamboo were neatly arranged.

Recorded upon them were countless long-lost ancient Formations, supreme battle methods, and various profoundly mysterious methods of Cultivation!

“Heavens! These... these are actually unique copies of Formations from the ancient era!”

The moment Chu Lan saw those bamboo slips, she could no longer move her feet.

Like a child seeing an endless Treasure Trove, her eyes lit up as she rushed forward, carefully picked one up, and began reading it with rapt fascination.

Meanwhile, Luo Li was deeply drawn to the scenes depicted on the murals, showing ancient rhythm Cultivators using zithers as weapons and sound as blades, able to make thousands of troops vanish into thin air with a flick of their fingers.

She could clearly feel that she was gaining many new techniques regarding ancient rhythm Spells from those murals and bamboo slips.

She had a premonition that as long as she integrated these techniques into her Star Battle Song, its amplification and crowd-control effects would surely receive a world-shakingly massive upgrade!

And Gao Feng slowly walked step by step toward that massive Meteorite Altar.

He could clearly feel that the meteor core crystal floating above the altar was producing an unprecedentedly strong resonance with the Star Battle Body within him!

His Qi, which had just achieved a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Third Layer Late Stage, began to grow restless under this resonance, as if it couldn't wait to Fusion completely with the power of that core crystal!

He took out that ancient Jade Slip from the Star Body Refining Hall.

Upon the Jade Slip, a new line of golden characters emerged once again.

“The meteor core crystal requires the Star Battle Body as a guide to perform a dual resonance of Bloodline and power before one can absorb the Origin power contained within.”

“If absorbed by force, not only will the vast, world-destroying power within burst the Physical Body, but it will also trigger the core crystal's self-destruction, thereby destroying the entire Meteorite Core Hall.”

Seeing these words, Gao Feng no longer had any doubts in his heart.

He took a deep breath and slowly stepped onto that Meteorite Altar, which was filled with a sacred and majestic aura.

He sat cross-legged, completely immersing his mind and spirit.

Star Body Refining Art, full operation!

Initial Stage Star Battle Body, pushed to the limit!

The layer of star patterns on his body's surface seemed to be drawn by some mysterious power at this moment, actually connecting into one piece with the ancient Formation runes on the altar and the natural patterns on the core crystal!

Buzz—!

A soft sound rang out!

Streams of extremely pure, dreamlike pale purple Meteor Star Power slowly overflowed from that core crystal.

Then, following the connected star patterns, it flowed slowly into Gao Feng's body like a gentle stream.

That power was far more pure and gentle than any Meteor Star Power from the outside world.

After entering Gao Feng's body, instead of causing any impact or discomfort, it acted like the gentlest mother, beginning to slowly nourish his Meridians that were already full of cracks from successive battles, tempering his already vigorous Qi, and strengthening his already powerful bones!

His Foundation Establishment Third Layer Late Stage cultivation was rapidly consolidated and stabilized under the nourishment of this power!

His bones also became increasingly powerful and resilient under the reinforcement of this power, even beginning to slowly transform toward the Physical Body strength that only a Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer great Cultivator could possess!

As the absorption deepened, Gao Feng's consciousness gradually entered an extremely wonderful and profound Realm.

He felt as if he had Transmigrated through endless time and space, returning to that primordial era when Chaos first opened.

He saw how this Meteor Realm was born from the void.

He saw how the ancient human ancestors discovered the secrets of Meteor Star Power amidst despair and darkness.

He saw how the first generation Star Battle Body and the first volume of the Star Body Refining Art were created.

Countless insights regarding Cultivation and techniques regarding battle surged frantically into his mind like a bursting dam!

It gave him a brand new, revolutionary understanding of the Fusion of Qi and the Physical Body, and the control of Meteor Star Power!

While the interior of the hall was peaceful and everyone was working hard to become stronger,

Su Ning, Tian Xin, Yao Guang, and Lin Yue stood guard at the four corners of the hall, acting as Protectors with solemn expressions for Gao Feng, who was absorbing the core crystal's power, and Chu Lan and Luo Li, who were comprehending the ancient Legacy.

They had to ensure that at this most critical moment, no accidents would occur.

However, accidents always arrive when least expected.

Just as Gao Feng's absorption of the core crystal's power was about to reach a critical point, preparing to break through the solid barrier leading to Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer in one go,

Rumble—!

The entire Meteorite Core Hall suddenly shook violently without any warning!

An incredibly familiar flame power, filled with violent and destructive auras, swept in frantically from outside the hall like a storm engulfing heaven and earth!

“It's Marquis Fen Tian!”

Su Ning's expression changed instantly!

“How could he have found this place so quickly?!”

Outside the hall doors, Marquis Fen Tian—who should have been heavily injured in the battle at Meteor City and absolutely unable to fight again in the short term—was now standing there completely unharmed!

Not only was there not a single injury on his body, but his aura was actually several times stronger than before!

Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer Peak!

He was only one final step away from that legendary Golden Core Dao!

And behind him stood three Myriad Race commanders whose auras had similarly reached Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer Early Stage!

Clearly, they had also learned the news of the meteor core crystal and wanted to come seize this supreme Opportunity that could change the entire course of the war!

A new and even more tragic battle was about to erupt completely within this ancient hall filled with endless opportunities and Legacies!

Rumble—!

That familiar flame power, filled with violent and destructive auras, was like a bursting dam, instantly breaking through the already rock-solid defenses of the Western Meteorite Mine in an unstoppable, domineering manner, slamming hard against that ancient hall that had been dust-laden for endless ages!

“Not good! It's Marquis Fen Tian!”

Su Ning, who was acting as a Protector for Gao Feng, saw her face instantly turn pale!

She couldn't understand how that Demonic Flame Clan commander, who should have been heavily injured in the battle of Meteor City, could return so quickly. Moreover, his strength was even more terrifying than before!

“The meteor core crystal! It really is here!”

Marquis Fen Tian's voice, filled with greed and fanaticism, was like rolling heavenly thunder, booming loudly over the entire Core Hall!

His gaze was deathly locked onto the pale purple crystal on that Meteorite Altar that was undergoing a deep resonance with Gao Feng!

Without any hesitation, the Fen Tian Flames around him, which had expanded several times over, instantly transformed into a hundred-zhang-long hideous fire dragon, opening its bloody maw that could swallow everything and lunging frantically toward the Meteorite Altar!

His goal was very clear!

He wanted to claim the power of that core crystal for himself before Gao Feng could completely absorb it!

At this moment, Gao Feng was at the critical period of absorbing power and comprehending the Dao.

His consciousness was immersed in that wonderful Realm filled with endless mysteries and could not be easily interrupted.

Otherwise, not only would all previous efforts go to waste, but the vast power circulating frantically within his body would instantly lose control, causing him to explode and die on the spot!

“Don't even think about it!”

At this critical juncture, the members of the team did not hesitate, immediately stepping forward like the sturdiest city wall to block the way in front of the Meteorite Altar!

“Star Defense!”

Lin Yue and Chu Lan were the first to act!

They perfectly fused the ancient Formation techniques they had just comprehended from those ancient bamboo slips with their own Formation expertise!

A Star Defense Grand Formation, sturdier and more mysterious than any before, instantly formed, firmly protecting the massive Meteorite Altar within it!

The star patterns on the Formation slammed into that hideous fire dragon, producing a piercing sound of "sizzle sizzle" like melting ice and snow!

Although that defense grand Formation, which integrated ancient techniques, shook violently under this terrifying power, it still firmly blocked that horrific attack capable of incinerating everything!

“Soul Suppressing Melody!”

Luo Li's zither music also rang out through the entire hall at the same time!

Visible waves of sound, filled with sharp and murderous intent, were like the sharpest blades, fiercely attacking the Myriad Race Allied Forces that charged into the hall following Marquis Fen Tian!

Under this all-pervading sound wave attack, the Demon Flame Soldiers in the front row felt as if their Divine Souls were about to be completely torn apart, instantly becoming mentally disordered and having their combat power greatly reduced!

“Spatial Barrier! Formation Cutting!”

Su Ning's eyes were cold and sharp as her hands danced continuously in the void, laying down layer upon layer of Spatial Barriers that were difficult to detect with the naked eye throughout the hall!