131: Chapter 131 Remnants of the Star Eclipse, Exploring the Secret Realm

As the patrol team of Black Stone City just set out, an urgent report came from the Investigation Department.

"Remnants of the Star Eclipse Clan have been found in the western Star Sea, gathering energy."

Bai Yunzhou took the communication talisman, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "These residual perils must be eliminated."

Zhou Zhiting volunteered: "I will lead five thousand coalition troops to purge them."

"Be careful, the Star Eclipse Clan may have hidden methods," Bai Yunzhou instructed.

The coalition's star skiff sped along, reaching the western wasteland of the Star Sea in three days.

On the wasteland, dozens of Star Eclipse Clan members were surrounding a black stone.

The black stone exuded gray energy, connecting with the aura of the Star Eclipse Clan.

"Attack!" At Zhou Zhiting's command, the coalition launched a surprise attack.

The star spirit guardian sword swept with Sword Qi, catching the Star Eclipse Clan off guard as they collapsed to the ground one after another.

The remaining Star Eclipse Clan members launched a frantic counterattack, their gray energy surging, but they were no match for the coalition.

After half an hour of fierce battle, all the Star Eclipse Clan remnants were slaughtered, with none escaping.

Zhou Zhiting approached the black stone, and upon touching it, an ancient aura washed over her.

"This stone seems to have spatial fluctuations, likely connecting to a Secret Realm of the Star Eclipse Clan."

She sent a message to Bai Yunzhou, detailing the anomaly of the black stone and asking for instructions.

Bai Yunzhou set off immediately, arriving at the western wasteland of the Star Sea in half a day.

Channeling the Chaos Eye, the spatial passage inside the black stone was clearly visible.

"This Secret Realm may conceal the mystery of the Star Eclipse Clan's origin, requiring deep investigation."

"I will enter with you, while the coalition guards outside," Bai Yunzhou said.

The two stepped into the black stone passage, and the scenery before them suddenly changed.

Inside the Secret Realm, gray mist permeated, and the power of the Spiritual Veins was thin.

The ground was covered with strange patterns, seemingly energy formations of the Star Eclipse Clan.

"Proceed with caution; the energy here is bizarre, and there may be traps," Bai Yunzhou reminded.

The two walked deeper slowly, seeing ancient skeletons of the Star Eclipse Clan along the way.

Deep within the Secret Realm, a gray palace stood tall, exuding core energy.

In front of the palace gates, two Star Eclipse Clan guards reached the Void Refining Early Stage in strength.

"Those who trespass into the Secret Realm shall die!" The guards hissed and launched an attack.

Bai Yunzhou and Zhou Zhiting fought side by side, their sword and spear cooperating with orderly offense and defense.

The chaos star spirit sword cleaved open the gray energy, and the battle blood spear stabbed straight for the vital points.

In moments, the two guards were slain, turning into gray stardust.

Stepping into the palace, a gray crystal floated above the central high platform.

The crystal exuded dense star eclipse energy, which was the core of the Secret Realm.

"This is the Star Eclipse Crystal Core, the key to maintaining the Secret Realm and the Star Eclipse Clan."

Bai Yunzhou channeled the Power of Chaos to probe the crystal core: "It conceals the origin of the Star Eclipse Clan."

Light and shadow flowed across the crystal core, displaying ancient scenes: the Star Eclipse Clan were originally indigenous inhabitants of the Star Sea.

Due to over-extracting the Spiritual Veins, their tribe mutated, reducing them to energy plunderers.

"I see, they are also victims of the Spiritual Veins' imbalance," Zhou Zhiting sighed lightly.

"But now they have become a scourge; the crystal core must be destroyed," Bai Yunzhou said with a firm tone.

He raised his hand to condense Sword Qi, thrusting straight at the crystal core, but was blocked by an energy barrier.

"The crystal core has protection; we must first break the surrounding formations."

Around the palace stood four stone tablets engraved with Star Eclipse Clan runes.

"The four stone tablets are the nodes of the formation and must be destroyed simultaneously," Zhou Zhiting observed.

The two divided the labor, each breaking two stone tablets. Sword and spear fired together, shattering the runes.

The formation barrier dissipated, exposing the crystal core to the outside, its gray energy chaotic.

"Chaos Star Spirit Slash!" Bai Yunzhou condensed his Sword Qi and slashed directly at the crystal core.

The crystal core shattered with a sound, gray energy gushed forth, and the Secret Realm began to collapse.

"Let's go quickly! The Secret Realm is about to be destroyed!" Bai Yunzhou pulled Zhou Zhiting as they rapidly retreated.

The two sprinted along the passage as the Secret Realm behind them continuously collapsed and rubble flew.

The instant they rushed out of the black stone passage, the Secret Realm completely collapsed, and the black stone turned into dust.

Seeing the two return safely, the coalition soldiers all breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Star Eclipse Clan's Secret Realm has been destroyed, and the root cause has been eradicated," Bai Yunzhou announced.

Zhou Zhiting added: "With the crystal core shattered, the Star Eclipse Clan has no possibility of reproduction ever again."

The coalition cheered joyfully, cleaned up the battlefield, and prepared to return to Myriad Realms.

On the way back, however, Bai Yunzhou was full of worries: "The lesson of the Star Eclipse Clan is profound."

"Although Spiritual Veins can nourish all living things, they must not be overly exploited."

Zhou Zhiting nodded: "The alliance needs to formulate regulations on the use of Spiritual Veins to avoid imbalance."

After returning to Black Stone City, Bai Yunzhou immediately convened the Alliance Elder Council.

Representatives from various allied realms gathered, and upon hearing about the origin of the Star Eclipse Clan, they were all deeply moved.

"Spiritual Veins are the Foundation of the Star Sea; they must be utilized reasonably for sustainable development."

Bai Yunzhou proposed formulating the "Spiritual Vein Protection Convention" to regulate mining and usage.

"The convention must specify the mining quotas for each realm and strictly prohibit excessive extraction."

"Establish a Spiritual Vein Supervision Team to inspect various realms, and severely punish violators."

The representatives all agreed, and the "Spiritual Vein Protection Convention" was successfully passed.

The alliance immediately formed the Spiritual Vein Supervision Team, commanded by Song Xinghe.

The supervision team was equipped with dedicated star skiffs and testing instruments to inspect various realms.

The Star Spirit Reconciliation Academy also researched methods for the sustainable utilization of Spiritual Veins, promoting them to the alliance.

Various realms strictly abided by the convention, and Spiritual Vein mining was orderly and full of vitality.

In the peaceful years, exchanges among the allied realms became more frequent, and cultures blended.

The Star Spirit Guardian Academy cultivated outstanding Disciples of various races, becoming the backbone of the Guardians.

A Disciple from the Liuli Realm made a major Breakthrough in Spiritual Vein research.

"I have discovered a new usage of Spiritual Vein resonance, which can enhance the power of Spirit Treasures."

Their research results were widely applied, making the alliance's Guardian Spirit Treasures even more powerful.

The Yao Race of Qingmang Mountain cooperated with human Cultivators to cultivate a new type of spiritual plant.

"This spiritual plant can purify Impurities in the Spiritual Veins and promote the regeneration of Spiritual Veins."

The new spiritual plant was promoted across various realms, and the quality of the Spiritual Veins continuously improved.

Bai Yunzhou patrolled the realms daily and was deeply gratified to see that all allied realms were flourishing.

Passing by the Lingxi Realm, the realm had restored its past prosperity, and the people lived in peace and happiness.

The Master of the Lingxi Realm led Cultivators to welcome him: "Thanks to the alliance's protection, we have today."

"Only with the alliance of one heart can we jointly protect the peace of the Star Sea," Bai Yunzhou replied.

He enlightened the Dao Heart of the Lingxi Realm Cultivators and imparted the latest Guardian combat techniques.

The Guardian power of the Lingxi Realm continued to rise, becoming a solid strength for the alliance.

During patrol, the Star Sea patrol team discovered an abandoned ancient ruin.

The ruin exuded faint Spiritual Vein energy, suspected of containing an ancient Legacy.

"Reporting to the Elder, ancient ruins have been found in the eastern Star Sea. We request to investigate."

Bai Yunzhou discussed with Ling Shuang: "The ancient ruins may contain Guardian treasures; we need to go there."

"I will go with you, while Zhou Zhiting stays behind in the alliance to manage affairs," Ling Shuang said.

The two led the elites of the Investigation Department, boarded a star skiff, and headed to the ancient ruins.

The ruins were located on a floating ancient star island, covered with the traces of time.

On the star island, runes were scattered everywhere, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

"This is a stronghold of the ancient Guardians, leaving behind Guardian Legacies," Bai Yunzhou judged.

The two cautiously stepped into the ruins, deciphering ancient formations along the way to avoid traps.

Deep within the ruins, a stone hall stood tall, with the four characters "Guardian Holy Hall" engraved on its doors.

Pushing open the hall doors, an archaic classic floated above the central high platform.

"Ancient Guardian Records," recording the experiences of the ancient Guardians.

Ling Shuang stepped forward to retrieve the classic; its pages were yellowed, yet intact.

The classic recorded numerous Guardian combat techniques and methods of utilizing Spiritual Veins.

"There are also strategies to deal with various exotic threats; it is priceless."

Bai Yunzhou flipped through the classic, his eyes full of pleasant surprise: "This is a supreme treasure of the alliance."

"We can replicate the classic and pass it on to various realms to enhance the overall strength of the alliance."

The two continued to investigate in the ruins, discovering more ancient Spirit Treasures and supplies.

"Although these Spirit Treasures have weathered the years, their power should not be underestimated."

Ling Shuang put away the Spirit Treasures: "Take them back to the alliance and distribute them to the Guardian elites of various realms."

Investigation completed, the two brought the classic and Spirit Treasures back to Black Stone City.

The Alliance Elder Council was convened again, and everyone circulated and read the "Ancient Guardian Records," all feeling shocked.

"With this classic, the alliance's Guardian capability will be greatly enhanced."

"Immediately organize personnel to replicate the classic and transmit it to the Star Spirit Guardian Academies of various realms."

The replication work of the classic was fully launched, and Cultivators from various realms competed to study it.

The alliance's Guardian combat techniques and Spiritual Vein application levels significantly improved.

The Spiritual Vein Supervision Team also optimized the methods of Spiritual Vein protection and detection based on the classic.

After being equipped with ancient Spirit Treasures, the Star Sea patrol team's combat power greatly increased, and their patrol range expanded.

The alliance's development entered the fast lane, becoming the most powerful force in the Star Sea.

But Bai Yunzhou did not slack off: "The stronger the alliance, the greater the responsibility."

"There are still unknown threats in the Star Sea; we must remain vigilant at all times."

Ling Shuang agreed: "We need to continue to grow stronger and protect more weak realms."

The alliance issued invitations to the weak realms in the Star Sea, welcoming them to join.

More and more realms responded, the scale of the alliance continued to expand, and its influence was far-reaching.

Bai Yunzhou stood on the Star-Gazing Platform of Black Stone City, looking at the territory of the Star Sea Alliance.

From the initial Myriad Realms to today's Star Sea Alliance, the path of the Guardians became increasingly broad.

He knew that all these achievements were inseparable from the persistence of every Guardian.

In the future, no matter what challenges are encountered, the alliance will move forward hand in hand.

With the heart of a Guardian, protecting the peace of the Star Sea, allowing the light of justice to shine forever.

The Legacy of the ancient Guardians has been continued, and a new chapter of guardianship is being written.

Star Sea Alliance, Dao Guardianship forever prosperous, eternal peace.