Chapter 7: The Name of the Star Beast

Oh, as long as Senior Brother needs the star core, it belongs to him. We would be satisfied with just one or two. Qin Hu seemed to have thought of something, and before Xu Yun could say anything further, he spoke first.

Senior Brother Li Ruo has once again led a team to hunt star beasts, and it is certain that this time the harvest will be considerable

Brother Li Ruo, who has opened 270 meridians, is leading a hunt for high-level beast soldiers. We urgently need one more person who has opened more than 200 meridians.

"Do you have something to discuss?" Xu Yun felt somewhat uncomfortable being so close to a massive figure, and he couldn't help but frown. He lowered the giant sword resting on his shoulder and positioned it between the two of them.

At this moment, the junction square was bustling with no fewer than ten thousand people, gathered in groups, with the sounds of chatter continuously spreading.

Moreover, from what Qin Hu implied, they are quite familiar with the area within a hundred miles, which perfectly meets their needs. Joining their team seems to be just right. At that moment, his expression softened, revealing a hint of a smile

Upon realizing the situation, Lin Qiao'er instantly turned pale, no longer caring about who had destroyed her training ground, and ran down the mountain in a frenzy

Of course, Senior Brother Li Ruoshi ranked ninety-seventh in the last outer sect competition, so hunting some high-level beast soldiers is merely a trivial matter

Xu Yunzheng was looking around when he unexpectedly heard someone mention hunting high-level beast soldiers. Although there is no clear classification of levels for these beast soldiers, those that can be considered high-level are undoubtedly among the strongest, with abilities at least equivalent to those who have opened over 200 acupoints.

At the outermost edge of Ziji Peak, where it meets the vast mountain range, lies a massive white jade square, sprawling over an area of approximately 10 miles. In the center of the square stands a stone tablet inscribed with the four large characters "Boundary Square." Apart from this, towering ancient trees, which have endured countless years, encircle the square, creating a unique formation.

The practice of star cultivation in the Star-Attracting Mirror primarily involves opening the 360 acupoints throughout the body. Regardless of the method employed, as long as the goal is achieved, it is acceptable. Thus, among the more than 100,000 outer disciples of the Yuan Dao Sect, a significant portion spends their days wandering the vast mountain ranges, hunting star beasts. Some disciples with lower qualifications even treat the areas where star beasts gather in the vast mountains as their home, entering the mountains for six months to a year, engaging in endless battles. However, the outstanding disciples among them are often the most formidable beings. Apart from their innate talent, they possess the highest level of combat awareness.

I truly envy that; I would be content if I could just make it into the top 10,000.

Uh... looking at Senior Brother, it seems you are also here to hunt star beasts. I would like to invite you to join our team. Qin Hu took a step back somewhat awkwardly, as if afraid of being misunderstood by Xu Yun, and pointed to the few people behind him, quickly continuing, "Senior Brother, although our strength is average, we are very familiar with the area within a hundred miles, and our star essence abilities can provide certain support, so I would like to ask if you need our assistance."

Xu Yun looked at the unabashed smile on Hou Yuan's face, feeling very pleased in his heart. This kid had a sly expression, yet he was an interesting person. Over the past month, he greeted Xu Yun every day, as if he had completely forgotten the incident of being thrown down from the sky by Xu Yun.

"Could it be that all of this was done by Senior Brother Xu Yun?" As Lin Qiao'er leaped swiftly, a figure dressed in a scholar's robe appeared in her mind. Her expression became serious, revealing a hint of determination.

Did you remember, Senior Brother? Qin Hu noticed Xu Yun's expression of understanding and stepped forward again

Xu Yun arrived at www.hetushucom.com with the purpose of familiarizing himself with the battles against the Star Beasts, enhancing his combat experience, and simultaneously gaining an understanding of the terrain of the Cangmang Mountain Range

It is not that simple; if you want to be among the top 10,000, you should not even think about it without opening up 200 meridians.

... ...

As Hou Yuan was in a state of confusion, his eyes suddenly brightened. In the distance, on the mountain path, the figure in green that he had been longing for a month reappeared. With a quick glance, he got up and jumped onto the lush giant tree, secretly observing the silhouette of the young girl until she climbed up the mountain and disappeared from view. Only then did he leap down from the tree, his face brimming with uncontainable excitement: "After waiting for a month, she has finally returned. However, Senior Brother Xu Yun is indeed lucky; otherwise, it would have been quite amusing if the two of them had run into each other."

Xu Yun was momentarily taken aback before recalling who this large black figure was. When he first went to the Purple Star Martial Pavilion, this large figure mistakenly believed he was a hidden expert from the outer sect and held him in high regard. However, he knew his own circumstances; the identity of that expert was filled with coincidences. Now, things were different.

Hou Yuan ran to Xu Yun's side, took out a green fruit from his pocket, and directly threw it into Xu Yun's hand

Click, click ... ...

Hou Yuan opened his mouth wide, listening to the intense rumbling sound coming from the mountain, his heart racing. Suddenly, he understood the meaning of Xu Yun's last words. In his shock, he didn't even notice Lin Qiao'er appearing before him, his lips trembling slightly: "Xu Yun, my senior brother, was right; I indeed need to change my location."

Regardless of the grade, every star beast possesses a star core within its body. The so-called star core is the solidified essence of stellar power, serving as the source of strength for the star beast. In the eyes of star cultivators, this star core is a rare treasure. Its most fundamental use is to activate the stellar power within, assisting in the opening of meridians and acupoints. Merely relying on communication with the stars, one cannot fathom how long it would take to open the three hundred and sixty acupoints of the entire body.

Xu Yunrao listened with great interest to the discussions around him, gaining a rough understanding of Li Ruo's identity. As for the mentioned outer sect competition, it was likely the contest among the outer sect disciples of Ziji Peak. This Li Ruo had just awakened his star essence this year, yet he managed to rank 97th among over a hundred thousand outer sect disciples, which was evidently quite impressive.

He bit into the fruit in his hand, and an intense sourness surged forth. Glancing at the monkey beside him, he said meaningfully: "I probably won't be coming back here again, and I think you need not wait here any longer."

Brother Tang Yu, who has opened eighty meridians, is leading the team. We still need three more people. Those with more than fifty meridians, please come quickly

If he is Xu Yun, then all of this becomes very likely

While Hou Yuan was lost in thought, the girl in green, Lin Qiao'er, stared blankly at the training ground, which had sunk an inch. She swung the slender sword in her hand down to the ground with a huff, her small fists clenched tightly together, and she muttered resentfully, "In order to cultivate the 'Yunyan Xingchen Sword,' I went back to ask my father for so many star cores, and I have only opened one hundred and fifty acupoints. Who dares to ruin my practice..."

The sound of crashing echoed as numerous rocks continuously slid down the mountainside, overwhelming countless trees in an instant. Birds scattered in all directions, and the intense noise reverberated throughout the mountains.

... ...

En? Xu Yunzhen was listening to the discussions of the people around him when he suddenly felt someone approaching from behind. Instinctively, he turned around and saw a tall, sturdy man with a silly grin looking at him. Beneath his dark complexion, a set of bright white teeth stood out.

Moments later, Hou Yuan once again resumed his playful expression, muttering to himself: "We will meet again sooner or later. It is rare to have such a formidable senior brother who values me. If I do not keep pace with him, it would be too ignorant. However, why did he say that I no longer need to wait here?"

"Senior Brother Xu Yun?" Lin Qiaoer couldn't help but glance at Hou Yuan.

"Do you still remember me, Senior Brother?" The tall man clasped his fists in salute, his movements exceptionally bold. Before Xu Yun could respond, he continued, "My name is Qin Hu. I had the fortune of meeting you once at the Zixing Martial Pavilion that day."

Xu Yun narrowed her eyes and glanced at the few people behind Qin Hu. One was a woman in black, the same one who had been with Qin Hu last time. In addition, there was a small, plump man dressed in luxurious clothing, and the last person was a disheveled young man reeking of alcohol. Although these individuals seemed somewhat peculiar, they did not appear to have ulterior motives. Moreover, judging by their appearances, they had likely only opened a hundred or so meridians, so even if they had any intentions, she could easily handle them.

There is no need for that; I will only take what I have hunted myself. As for what everyone has worked on together, we can divide it equally.

The star core of the Star Beast is indeed a treasure that drives all star cultivators mad

Lin Qiao'er was momentarily taken aback, and as she followed the direction of the sound, she noticed a fine crack extending from where the slender sword had fallen. After a moment, the crack began to widen, and the sound of cracking grew increasingly urgent.

Xu Yun strolled through the square, observing the clamorous crowd that felt as lively as a marketplace from a past life. People continuously joined the ranks heading into the vast mountain range, while others arrived at this square.

Star Beasts are entities that have transformed from ordinary wild animals, celestial spiritual beings, or other peculiar entities. Like Star Cultivators, they absorb and utilize the power of the celestial bodies. Star Beasts can be classified into seven major realms based on their rank: Beast Soldiers, Beast Generals, Beast Lords, Beast Kings, Beast Emperors, Beast Sovereigns, and Beast Gods, corresponding to the seven mirrors of Star Cultivators. In terms of physical attributes, they are indeed superior to Star Cultivators.

Hou Yuan then noticed the figure swiftly passing by him, let out a strange cry, and frantically ran off into the distance, leaving Lin Qiao'er somewhat perplexed.

Brother Xue Bozhong, who has opened the ninety-three acupoints, is leading the team. Hurry to those above the seventy acupoints

At present, some curious gazes turned towards the direction of the sound, where a refined young man with a faint smile was surrounded by eight people. This young man was dressed in a light blue long robe, quietly leaning against a tree at the edge of the square. His eyes were slightly narrowed, exuding a sense of tranquility and contentment. In front of him, a robust young man was continuously shouting loudly, quickly attracting a large number of onlookers.

At the foot of the mountain, Hou Yuan jumped down from a giant tree and looked at Xu Yun, who was slowly walking down. A sincere smile appeared on his face: "Brother Xu, why are you returning so early today?"

Joining your team is certainly possible, however ...

Not coming anymore? Hou Yuan watched Xu Yun's figure grow increasingly distant. It should have been a joyful occasion, yet he felt no joy at all; instead, an inexplicable sadness welled up within him.

... ...

However, to achieve these goals, one must first join a certain team. Despite having the fully mastered "Falling Star" star technique and the power derived from the seventeen acupoints, which allows Xu Yun to unleash a tremendous force exceeding twenty-seven thousand pounds at any moment, he can only operate on the periphery of this vast mountain range filled with endless star beasts. Moreover, he has no understanding of this vast mountain range at all, making it exceedingly dangerous to venture into the mountains alone.

Xu Yun found it amusing; although Qin Hu appeared simple-minded, he was quite adept at reading the room. After all, she needed to rely on a few individuals familiar with the Cangmang Mountain Range, so it would not be wise to overstep her bounds.

Lin Qiaoer was speaking to herself when she suddenly heard two faint cracking sounds. It was as if something had been triggered, and the sound continued incessantly, growing increasingly urgent.