217: Divine Remains

A mental exchange came.

Qin Jin, piloting the Abyssal Dragon, looked at the humanoid lifeform in front of him and mentally communicated, "Who are you, sir?"

"My surname is Lü, Lu Chuyun."

The humanoid lifeform's mental message continued, "When the window period opened, I received information from the Tianhuang Star Fortress, so I specifically came here to pick you up."

Upon hearing this, Qin Jin's eyebrow twitched slightly.

The Tianhuang Star Fortress he mentioned was clearly the giant star-sea fortress stationed outside.

A thought flashed through his mind, and Qin Jin looked at the other party, deep in thought, "Is your current form shaped by the unique properties of Tianhuang Star?"

The message was conveyed.

The other side was silent for a moment.

Then, Lu Chuyun continued, "It seems you already have a basic understanding of Tianhuang Star."

Qin Jin remained noncommittal and continued, "I have personally entered here. Now, can I know more detailed information about this planet?"

"Of course."

After a response, under Qin Jin's gaze, ripples spread from the other party's palm, and a special chapter, shaped like a book and carrying mental information, was taken out.

With a wave of his hand, the book flew towards Qin Jin.

"Inside, there is detailed information about Tianhuang Star. In addition, it also records the [Forbidden Zones] within Tianhuang Star, which involve major Federal research and some special places that are not to be approached."

"When you accept it, a corresponding extraordinary contract will automatically be generated. After the next window period, once you leave Tianhuang Star, you must not disclose any internal information about Tianhuang Star to the outside world. Similarly, this contract will also passively protect you."

Ahead.

The Abyssal Dragon's internal transmission module activated, and the book entered the cockpit, floating in front of Qin Jin.

Its design was exquisite, with mercury-like unknown liquid slowly flowing and changing various forms on the book's cover.

Seeing Qin Jin take it, Lu Chuyun turned around and led the way, "Follow me."

"Your initial area on Tianhuang Star has been arranged."

"If there's nothing urgent, just focus on achieving your goal for entering this time. Do not rashly go to areas where other people are."

Upon hearing this.

Qin Jin's heart stirred, and he asked, "Who all can enter Tianhuang Star?"

"Many, of various types."

Lu Chuyun did not conceal anything: "There are evolutionaries on extraordinary paths, researchers involved in secret studies, all sorts of people from all walks of life."

"Their origins also differ; some come from the Federal Military Department, while others come from the general public. The only commonality is that, under the Federal relevant departments' assessment, they possess the [qualification] to enter Tianhuang Star."

At this point, he paused slightly and looked back at Qin Jin, "You must be a Martial Artist."

"Here, you can freely temper yourself, make different attempts, and deepen your understanding of martial arts."

"According to the information I know."

"Currently, within Tianhuang Star, there is a Martial God senior cultivating here. His area is one of Tianhuang Star's Forbidden Zones."

Upon hearing this, Qin Jin's heart trembled.

A Martial God, one of the supreme existences within the Federation.

Before entering Tianhuang Star, Qin Jin had thought it was merely a place for tempering, but now it seemed that Tianhuang Star was clearly far more than that. The so-called tempering was probably the least significant ability of this peculiar planet.

Ahead.

Lu Chuyun's mental messages were continuous: "Within Tianhuang Star, there is only one rule."

"Throughout Tianhuang Star, under the mental influence emanating from the planet's native inhabitants and the Federal compatriots active here, all sorts of fantastical creatures will be born."

"After dispersing these fantastical creatures, you will gain something. You can use the scattered [Light of Fantasy] to carry out the attempts you wish to make."

"Like you, since you are here for training, you can use this to create powerful enemies, or attempt different martial arts paths, and so on. There is a more detailed introduction in that book."

Qin Jin carefully received the message.

His thoughts turned, and he posed a question: "The alternate name, Land of Fantasy, is generated because of this ability."

"Then — what about the Land of No Rules?"

Ahead, Lu Chuyun's steps did not falter as he explained, "[Rule] refers to regulations."

"In the star-sea, and even within individual planets, there are often naturally occurring [rules]. Among them, natural rules are the most obvious existence."

"However, within Tianhuang Star, these do not exist."

"It is precisely for this reason that it is named [Barren] ( shortage, huāng, which can mean barren or wild, implying a lack of rules).".

Inside the cockpit.

Qin Jin's expression was solemn.

When the actual explanation of this [Land of No Rules] appeared, he gained a deeper understanding of the importance of Tianhuang Star.

The three-eyed lifeform was in front, the Abyssal Dragon behind, surrounded by brilliant Light of Fantasy. Finally, they stopped in a certain area.

"This is your initial activity area."

Lu Chuyun stopped and looked back at Qin Jin, a thoughtful expression on his face. Then, he raised his arm, palm down, and the active Light of Fantasy in the heavens and earth was attracted, rapidly shaping in mid-air, eventually forming an aerial courtyard.

"A welcome gift for you."

"If anything is uncomfortable or inconvenient, you can modify it yourself later."

"Thank you."

Qin Jin replied.

"No need."

"Since you came through the Tianhuang Star Fortress's window, I assume we are comrades-in-arms. Mutual help is only right."

"Time is precious on Tianhuang Star, so I won't disturb you any longer."

"If fate allows, we shall meet again in the Federation."

After leaving his final words, under Qin Jin's gaze, the other party's figure fluctuated and then abruptly vanished.

It seemed as though he had fled far away, or perhaps directly disintegrated, transforming into the Light of Fantasy permeating the planet.

Thinking of the other party's words, Qin Jin mused, "A Federal Military Department personnel, then."

"It seems my qualification to enter this Tianhuang Star comes from the Military Department."

A thought flashed, Qin Jin's mind stirred, the Abyssal Dragon disappeared, and he glided forward, landing in the aerial courtyard.

The sensation of solid ground came.

A glance, a mental perception, just like the [opponent] he encountered earlier, this courtyard was incredibly real.

"It's hard to imagine what true top-tier powerhouses could accomplish on this planet."

"With no rules and the planet itself possessing [fantasy] abilities, it's terrifying just to think about."

Thoughts flickered in his mind, and Qin Jin's gaze gradually firmed.

He always remembered why he embarked on this path outlined by Martial Abyss.

Therefore —

On this Tianhuang Star, he would only focus all his thoughts on his cultivation.

Three thousand weak waters, taking only one scoop; at different stages, one does different things. What he needed to do now was to cultivate diligently and improve himself. As his cultivation continuously advanced, there would naturally be opportunities to re-enter this place and make other attempts in the future.

A thought flashed.

Qin Jin's gaze turned to the book floating in front of him, and his spirit surged, making contact.

In an instant, information poured into his mind.

The first thing that entered his mind was the origin of Tianhuang Star!

The Gaia Planet where the Star God failed to be born.

According to the information, the Star God of Tianhuang Star was infinitely close to successful gestation, and the ability involved with this Star God was related to [fantasy].

However, due to unknown reasons, it ultimately failed. The Federation tried various methods to remedy it, but without success. Nevertheless, the Federation's remedial measures, combined with the planet itself, produced a miraculous chain reaction, leading to changes.

After many years of transformation and research, it finally became its current appearance.

Tianhuang Star.

This place is both the remnant of the former Gaia Planet and can also be seen as the divine corpse left behind by the Star God who failed to descend upon the world!

The Light of Fantasy permeating these heavens and earth is the ultimate result of the miraculous changes in the residual power of the deity.

Information continuously poured into his mind, increasing Qin Jin's understanding.

As he continued to read, the book in front of him gradually became transparent. When the last piece of information was transmitted, the book completely disappeared.

Qin Jin closed his eyes, recalling. A moment later, he opened his eyes, sensing something, and his gaze swept around.

As far as his eyes could see.

The originally calm Light of Fantasy now fluctuated, and in an instant, it condensed and changed, just as when Qin Jin first arrived, and in great numbers, appearing to be endless.

At a glance.

There were rare, unique extraordinary creatures that existed only on certain planets in reality, Martial Artists in martial arts attire, technologically enhanced soldiers with genetic and mechanical modifications, and also fantastical creatures whose forms were unstable and did not exist in the present world.

"Generated by the planet's native inhabitants and the mental influence emanating from Federal personnel active here?"

Qin Jin recalled Lu Chuyun's words.

Some of these special creatures generated within Tianhuang Star stood calmly in place, while others had already engaged in battle. Brilliant Light of Fantasy was mobilized and gathered near the aerial courtyard, but did not enter.

"It seems this courtyard, shaped by the power of fantasy, also serves as a [safe house]."

"When I first arrived, the number of creatures generated by Tianhuang Star was extremely small, likely because Lu Chuyun was nearby."

His gaze swept around.

Qin Jin looked at the fantastical creatures outside, whose numbers were still increasing. Further away, he even saw creations beyond [creatures], such as starships that were gradually taking shape and did not look like Federal style. Clearly, those creations were all influenced by the overflowing mental energy.

Qin Jin's thoughts flowed.

"Even setting aside everything else, this is a place of extremely high value for tempering and battle."

"The second stop of the martial saint map being chosen here has a deeper meaning."

Qin Jin let out a long breath.

For a Martial Artist, cultivation is very important, and battle is equally important.

If he followed the normal process, after acquiring the Mitian secret transmission and cultivating the Weapon Forging Manual, his best next destination would be the Civilization Battlefield—like Su Jinxiu, that Dojo disciple, who directly departed.

Only on a true battlefield, through the tempering of blood and fire, can the most solid [steel] be forged.

However, Martial Abyss and the other seniors involved in this martial saint map clearly did not want him to step onto the battlefield so early.

From an age perspective, a second-year student of Martial Abyss naturally doesn't need to enter the battlefield so early. From other perspectives, the environment on the battlefield is the most complex, where any unexpected event can occur. They clearly didn't want Qin Jin to delve too deeply too soon.

Compared to the Civilization Battlefield, this Tianhuang Star is incredibly precious, but undoubtedly within the Federation's controllable range.

"They truly put a lot of thought into this."

Qin Jin muttered to himself, "And what I can do right now is to improve, constantly improve!"

While muttering, Qin Jin stepped forward. With each step he took, his aura climbed a notch.

Surging lightning surged around his body, scorching flames rose, frost flickered, strong winds swirled, and various elemental powers erupted around Qin Jin.

Nine Tribulation True Body!

The Nine Tribulation True Body, with its nine attributes, once all were fully formed, was meant to be unleashed simultaneously to achieve the final step, the Nine Tribulation Body!

During this period, before entering the secret transmission, Qin Jin had been continuously cultivating in the Mitian Dojo. Besides learning new True Bodies, he was also attempting to simultaneously unleash True Bodies of different attributes!

Among them, lightning and fire had been attempted long ago, and wind aiding fire was also very smooth. The only thing of concern was ice.

Ice and fire are incompatible.

This is an inherent conflict of the elements themselves, and also a difficulty that prevents many from cultivating the Nine Tribulation True Body.

However, upon trying, Qin Jin found that his progress was extremely smooth. Ice and fire did not conflict within him; instead, they were extremely harmonious.

Through Qin Jin's continuous experiments, the reason was finally determined: it was due to the Myriad Spirits Body!

This extraordinary physique from the Great Wilderness allowed Qin Jin to have divine assistance in his cultivation involving elemental powers.

Elemental powers, evolved from primordial power, circulated around his body, emitting dazzling light. Energy waves swept the surroundings. Qin Jin advanced step by step, his momentum still rising.

After the power of martial arts was displayed, the power of a cultivator began to erupt!

The Spirit Ruins stirred, the True Dragon Cave Heaven hung high!

Torrential power surged into his body. The power and light emanating from Qin Jin's body gradually unified, finally forming a pure white, seemingly all-encompassing aura. He took another step, stepping out of the courtyard and into the air, unleashing the True Dragon Precious Technique!

With dragon power augmenting his body, after Qin Jin left the courtyard, the continuously generated fantastical creatures focused their attention on him. Some extraordinary creatures had already shifted their targets and attacked.

At this moment.

Qin Jin did not use any techniques or moves; he simply burst with power, his entire body like an arrow shot from a bow, soaring forward!

The surging power around him erupted, creating terrifying sonic booms.

Wherever he passed!

Countless fantastical creatures, after a moment of silence, exceeded their own limits and violently shattered, transforming into the most primordial Light of Fantasy.

At the same time, under the burst of Qin Jin's power, the Light of Fantasy in his path was pushed aside by the force, creating an empty white line in the brilliant sky, which was particularly striking!

A thought arose, his body shot forward, tearing through the sky.

His figure stopped, and as Qin Jin looked back, lightning power surged and intertwined, continuously evolving, forming a magnificent lightning blade in the sky.

An arm swung, and the blade fell!

With one slash, many more fantastical creatures were annihilated.

"This is real combat."

Qin Jin's eyes blazed with fighting spirit.

The Federation, after all, is a civilized world with rules. The Federal environment he is currently in rarely offers opportunities for true life-or-death battles.

But on this Tianhuang Star.

He could fight without any reservations.

His figure was dominant in the sky, employing various techniques and refining them during combat.

Qin Jin clearly perceived that.

As he continued to fight, he became sharper, and the Weapon Forging Manual was taking effect.

At the same time, during continuous combat, within the Spirit Ruins, the True Dragon Cave Heaven clearly fluctuated.

Dragon fighting in the wilderness.

Dragons are inherently a warlike race; continuous combat also benefits the True Dragon Cave Heaven.

The creatures generated by the Light of Fantasy seemed inexhaustible, continuously spawning. In combat, Qin Jin clearly perceived that the combat power of each batch of extraordinary creatures generated was constantly increasing.

This suited Qin Jin's intentions perfectly.

One-sided crushing cannot achieve the effect of tempering; only evenly matched battles, or even overcoming a stronger opponent, constitute true tempering.

After another round of offense, new fantastical creatures were continuously being generated. As Qin Jin waited calmly, his gaze shifted and suddenly turned to one side.

His eyes landed on a newly generated fantastical creature.

Its body swayed, its whiskers undulated, its claws waved, and scales grew on its body. Coupled with its unique appearance, this was precisely the image of a True Dragon that only existed in the Great Wilderness!

"This dragon —"

"Is it because of me that it was generated on Tianhuang Star?"