73: An invitation from the Star Palace! The strongest warrior in the Chaotic Star Sea?

The news that Gu Yang killed a Nascent Soul Cultivator and slaughtered a Dragon King spread throughout the entire Chaotic Star Sea overnight, as if it had grown wings.

The title of 'Extreme Dao Madman' completely transformed from a joke into a terrifying taboo.

All major Sects issued orders: If you encounter Gu Yang, it's better to lose wealth than to fight! Whatever you do, don't let him feel 'hungry'!

Gu Yang himself didn't feel much about it.

He was sitting on the top floor of 'Star-Plucking Tower,' the most high-end restaurant on Heavenly Star Island, with a large round table in front of him, big enough for twenty people.

The table was piled high with all sorts of spirit delicacies: Steamed Deep-Sea Spirit Crab, Braised Crimson Flame Tiger Ribs, Stir-fried Tuna Demon... "Boss, add another fifty catties of Spirit Rice! The kind that keeps you full!"

Gu Yang shouted indistinctly as he stuffed meat into his mouth.

Although his Physical Body had formed a Nascent Soul, his 'high-energy consumption' problem not only hadn't improved but had worsened. Every punch and kick required massive energy support; how could he have the strength to fight if he wasn't full?

Just then, the staircase of the restaurant suddenly fell silent.

An elder, dressed in a starry robe with white hair and beard, slowly ascended to the top floor. He had no Spiritual Qi fluctuations, yet the surrounding space seemed to yield beneath his feet.

Star Palace Grand Elder — Ling Xiaozi (Late Nascent Soul Stage Grand Cultivator)!

The previously noisy restaurant instantly became silent, and all the Cultivators respectfully stood up to salute.

Ling Xiaozi ignored everyone and walked directly to Gu Yang's table, a complex look flashing in his eyes as he watched the burly man still engrossed in eating.

“Fellow Daoist Gu, you have a good appetite.”

Gu Yang looked up, wiped the oil from the corner of his mouth, and vigilantly gripped the Meteor Hammer beside him.

“Old man, do you also want to snatch my gold? I warn you, I just ate my fill, and I'm full of strength.”

Ling Xiaozi's mouth twitched, and he quickly waved his hand, smiling:

“Fellow Daoist Gu misunderstands. This old man did not come for revenge, but by order of the Dual Sages, to deliver an Invitation.”

With that, he handed over a Jade Invitation radiating starlight.

“The Dual Sages invite Fellow Daoist Gu to the Tongtian Tower for an important discussion.”

“Dual Sages?” Gu Yang raised an eyebrow.

The Heavenly Star Dual Sages, the stabilizing force of the Chaotic Star Sea, were rumored to already be Half-step Soul Transformation existences.

“Why are they looking for me? To invite me to dinner?”

“Hehe, something more important than dinner,” Ling Xiaozi said meaningfully. “If Fellow Daoist Gu would honor us with your presence, the doors to the Star Palace's Secret Vault will be open to you.”

...Tongtian Tower, Star Palace Forbidden Ground.

Gu Yang followed Ling Xiaozi all the way up to the top of the tower.

This was an independent small space, with a massive gray mountain peak towering in its center. The mountain was entirely composed of a strange gray crystal, emitting a terrifying magnetic field fluctuation that instantly disintegrated any Five Elements Spiritual Qi that approached it.

Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain!

At the foot of the mountain, a man and a woman sat cross-legged. They appeared to be only around thirty years old, the man handsome, the woman exquisitely beautiful, yet their eyes held a sense of ancient weariness.

The Heavenly Star Dual Sages!

“Fellow Daoist Gu, I've long admired your name.”

The Male Sage smiled gently, his voice like a spring breeze. “To Cultivate a Nascent Soul as a Body Cultivator, you are the first person in history.”

Gu Yang glanced at the two of them, then suddenly frowned and said:

“You two... seem unable to move?”

He keenly noticed that although their aura was terrifying, it was firmly connected to the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain behind them, as if they were nailed there.

“Fellow Daoist has sharp eyes.”

The Female Sage gave a wry smile. “My husband and I Cultivate the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light. Although its power is boundless and it is said to subdue all Five Elements under heaven, we have been backlashed by this Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain, confining us here. We cannot leave this place for even half a step for the rest of our lives.”

“Therefore, we need a helper.”

The Male Sage took over, his expression becoming solemn: “Recently, the Reverse Star Alliance (Demonic Path Alliance) has been restless. That old ghost, Jiyin, has allied with the Six Dao Inheritors, attempting to attack the Star Palace. My wife and I cannot act, and the Star Palace urgently needs a top-tier powerhouse who can hold the fort.”

“Fellow Daoist Gu, your Physical Body has achieved Five Elements Perfection, and is not within the Five Elements, making you the best candidate to counter the Reverse Star Alliance.”

“You want me to be your thug?”

Gu Yang pouted. “Not interested. I just want to find a quiet place to eat a buffet.”

“What if the reward is the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light?” the Male Sage suddenly asked.

Gu Yang was stunned: “What is that? Can I eat it?”

“You can't eat it, but it can refine the body!”

The Male Sage pointed to the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain behind him. “Although your Physical Body has achieved Five Elements Perfection, it still has shortcomings against some special Divine Abilities (such as Divine Sense attacks, curses, spatial cutting). The Primordial Magnetic Divine Light specializes in breaking the Five Elements and can also temper the Physical Body, allowing you to Cultivate a truly 'Invulnerable to All Spells' Golden Body!”

“Moreover, after the matter is concluded, you can choose three treasures from the Star Palace's Secret Vault, including Top-Grade Spirit Stones!”

“Deal!”

Gu Yang agreed without hesitation.

Top-Grade Spirit Stones are money, Body Refining is life; this deal is worth it.

“However, I want to inspect the goods now.” Gu Yang pointed to the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain. “I want to go in and 'take a bath'.”

The Dual Sages exchanged glances, both seeing shock in the other's eyes.

The Primordial Magnetic Divine Light was incredibly overbearing; even a touch could disintegrate the Physical Body of an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator. This kid actually wanted to go in and take a bath?

“Fellow Daoist, please proceed, but be careful...”

Without another word, Gu Yang stripped off his shirt and walked directly into the force field of the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain.

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!

The gray Primordial Magnetic Divine Light, like billions of steel needles, furiously pierced into Gu Yang's body, attempting to decompose his Five Elements Golden Body.

“Hiss—! This is powerful! It's like ten thousand ants biting!”

Gu Yang grimaced in pain, but he did not retreat.

Primordial Indestructible Golden Body — Five Elements Reversal!

He forcibly circulated the Five Elements within his body, resisting and integrating with the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light.

In the continuous destruction and reconstruction, his Glazed Golden Body began to take on a faint gray luster.

[Undergoing Primordial Magnetic Divine Light tempering... Physical Body characteristics mutating...]

[Obtained new characteristic: Primordial Magnetic Field (Passive)!]

[Effect: Spell immunity increased to 80%! Has an extremely strong repulsion and pulverization effect against Five Elements Spells!]

Three days later.

Gu Yang walked out of the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain.

His entire skin appeared a dull gray-gold, looking simple and unadorned, but any Spiritual Qi that approached him would automatically dissipate.

“Comfortable.”

Gu Yang twisted his neck and looked at the Dual Sages. “Where is that Reverse Star Alliance? When do we eat?”