Chapter 1: Scholar Xu Yun

No... no need, it's very accurate, extremely accurate. Cao Xiang hurriedly waved his hand, then crumpled the paper and swallowed it.

"Swift as the Wind and Thunder", doubles the body's speed, and attacks carry paralysis and penetration attributes

Suddenly, the body disintegrated into a burst of starlight and vanished, leaving only a faint, ethereal sound.

... ...

Upon seeing this, Cao Xiang secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Looking at the enthusiastic crowd, he felt as if he were gazing at a group of fools. However, as he lowered his head, a trace of fear flickered imperceptibly in his eyes.

Brother, please take a look at this handprint. As long as you place your hand on it, I can predict your fortune, luck, and marital prospects. If you wish to have your fortune told, you must act quickly, as this star's energy can only be used once a day.

My star essence is blazing fire

Star Essence, inherently existing within the brain domain, can only be truly awakened at the age of fifteen, allowing one to harness the power of the stars and enter the path of star cultivation

Cao Xiang appeared to be extremely satisfied; seeing Xu Yun's obsequious smile, he thought no further and directly raised his hand to press it upon the handprint in the black book

"If the calculation is inaccurate, I will break your three legs." Cao Xiang raised his hand to catch the brush, his eyes still glaring fiercely at Xu Yun. He then pulled out the paper from the brush, unfolded it, and found a row of blood-red characters.

At a certain moment, countless beams of starlight, each the thickness of a person, suddenly descended from the sky, instantly covering one coffin after another. Through the golden light of the starlight, one could see the serene and peaceful faces of the young boys, who were sleeping with their eyes closed. The faint sound of their breathing confirmed the fact that the boys were still alive.

I have transmitted to you the "Star Communication Method," which contains the foundational principles of star cultivation. Additionally, there is a "Return" ability that can directly transport you back to the residences of the outer disciples. The old man clasped his hands behind his back and glanced over the crowd.

It is astonishing that a mortal can exude such an aura, this person possesses considerable star essence ability

At that moment, Xu Yun disregarded everything else, and his consciousness directly touched the star-like point the size of a fingernail, flooding his mind with a vast amount of information.

The onlookers exclaimed in surprise

After a brief silence, everyone enthusiastically greeted Xu Yun, instantly giving him a sense of superiority akin to that of the moon surrounded by stars

The old man thus hovered in mid-air before the crowd, raising his hand to wave his sleeve, releasing a multitude of starlight points the size of soybeans. The points flickered momentarily in place before vanishing into the foreheads of the onlookers

In the vast starry sky, the stars are endless. Star cultivators base everything on the stars, which are divided into seven major realms: Guiding Stars, Containing Stars, Merging Stars, Comprehending Stars, Peering Stars, Transforming Stars, and Breaking Through the Void

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"What a complete ignoramus," thought the young man in the brocade robe, filled with disdain. However, seeing the eager expressions of those around him and recalling what Xu Yun had just said, he did not want to be outdone. He quickly spoke up, "In that case, please calculate for me. My name is Cao Xiang, and my father is the Marquis of Huai Xiang from the Wu Kingdom. If your calculations are accurate, there will be a reward."

In the vast expanse of Wuguo, at the summit of the majestic mountains stretching over 108,000 li, there are over ten thousand coffins bound by vines, suspended in the void between steep cliffs, forming eerie circles of shadow. The material of these coffins is unknown; they remain impervious to the erosion of sun and moon, unmoved by the fierce winds, while birds dare not approach and insects cannot consume them

The night is like a rippling wave, and the stars shine brilliantly

"If the calculation is inaccurate, I can read it out loud for everyone to judge." Xu Yun gazed warmly at Cao Xiang, occasionally glancing at the intrigued onlookers.

Upon hearing these words, everyone was taken aback, not expecting Xu Yun to publicly reveal his star essence ability. It is well known that each person's star essence ability is cherished as if it were their life, and they would never easily disclose it to others; otherwise, it would be a path to certain death.

Upon hearing these words, the scholar Xu Yun narrowed his eyes and lightly licked his lips, a habit formed over many years, which he exhibited whenever he felt displeased

A barely perceptible smile appeared at the corners of her mouth, and as her eyes opened and closed, she looked up at Cao Xiang again. Her expression instantly turned unusually serious. Then, as she reached into her bosom, she surprisingly took out a piece of paper and a pen. Perhaps feeling that the pen tip was a bit too dry, she licked it with her tongue and dipped it in the bloodstains on the coffin before she began to write swiftly on the paper

This thunderstorm is quite violent

Isn't this the youngest flower champion of my Wu Kingdom, Xu Yun? How did he come here

It is unclear whose loud voice rang out, but in an instant, more than half of the people turned their attention towards a coffin.

... ...

A series of deep, explosive sounds erupted, accompanied by a shower of coffin debris and blood, filling the air with an overwhelming stench of blood. The blood splattered against the cliff walls, creating an incessant sound of "crackling" as it struck.

The morning sun has already revealed a hint of light, and even the endless void of wind and snow has completely dissipated

"Are you done?" This sentence from Xu Yun left Cao Xiang momentarily stunned. However, as he quickly regained his composure, his anger surged instantly. Lightning erupted around him, transforming into countless ethereal blue light points that penetrated his body. Subsequently, as his robes billowed, he appeared to be immersed in a blue ocean, with the sound of crackling electricity resonating continuously.

In addition, there are the books that spiral and dance around the body, exuding a profound darkness.

Bit by bit, I finally discovered that there were no longer any records of the Starry Realm, and what remained were merely notes on the cultivation of the Star Guiding Mirror. This left me feeling somewhat restless, and I unconsciously licked my lips.

After a while, a dim shadow slowly emerged from the foreheads of the young men, as if unwilling to be confined, violently striking against the coffin

Then, the gaze fixed directly on a youth dressed in a brocade robe, with a frivolous expression on his face, among numerous coffins. He raised his hand in a salute and softly said, "This gentleman has made a mistake; my book is not an ordinary book."

As he spoke and lightly waved his sleeve, the black book transformed directly into a stream of black light and flew to the side of the young man in the brocade robe

Hey, scholar, what exactly is your Star Essence? It can't just be an ordinary book, right? Haha.

Haha, it really seems that way; I guess I am destined to be a student for life

Feeling frustrated, Xu Yun lowered his head and sighed for a moment. He activated the ability of "Return" within his mind, and a picture of his residence surfaced in his mind, followed by a low exclamation from his lips

At that moment, on the black book, the white handprint flickered strangely, as if it had completed some kind of ritual, and then, in an instant, it returned to calm, spinning around before flying directly back to Xu Yun's side

On the Qianyuan Continent, the Star Cultivators hold the highest respect. Even the weaker Star Cultivators can split mountains and shatter stones, calling forth winds and rains, while the more powerful can grasp the stars and traverse the cosmos

As soon as the young man in the brocade robe, Cao Xiang, spoke, those around him reacted with gasps, fear, and disdain, yet not a single person spoke again

After all this time, you have not uttered a single complete sentence. Even the violent lightning around you has completely vanished at this moment, leaving only one thought in my mind: this Xu Yun is actually capable of calculating the attributes of star essence. With so many people present, if he were to speak of this publicly... Thinking of this, a sense of caution arises in my heart, and I secretly conclude that this person is not to be provoked

Just this one glance made Cao Xiang's face show an expression of disbelief, cold sweat dripping down his forehead, his voice trembling as he said: "You... you... you..."

You have been in my Yuandao Sect for one month now. You must remember that the greatest rule of my Yuandao Sect is that there are no rules. From now on, your cultivation is entirely up to you; whether you live or die depends solely on yourself.

The shadows emerging from the thousands of transparent coffins seem to be greedily devouring the star power, continuously transforming in the fluctuations, taking on various forms such as weapons, animals, plants, or elements like water and fire

Silence! Just as the crowd was in uproar, a figure of an old man dressed in a purple robe with white hair and a white beard emerged from the distorted waves of space beside the cliff.

Creak! A series of jarring friction sounds erupted, accompanied by coffins being pushed open, and from within the coffins stood a group of young men and women.

Wow

Speaking, he reached out and grabbed the black book that was hovering beside him, his fingers resting on a white handprint on the cover. His eyes casually swept over the people present, and a hint of a wicked smile flashed across his lips

In this moment, only over a thousand relatively intact coffins remain in the void

Xu Yun felt the surging aura emanating from Cao Xiang, his face slightly pale, yet devoid of any fear. The black book in his hand was slightly opened, and he lowered his head to glance at it. On the left side of the first page, there was a vivid illustration of a young man in a brocade robe, while the right side featured a lifelike emblem of lightning.

Xu Yun observed this place, adjusted his attire solemnly, and continued to delve deeper into his consciousness

It is such a solid coffin that, under the illumination of the starry sky, reveals faint blood-red patterns. These patterns, serpentine and winding, cover the entire coffin, and as they flow, a bloody aura disperses. The surrounding night sky twists and ripples, clearly in fear of the heat emanating from the coffin.

Moments later, Xu Yun directly rolled up the paper and inserted it into the gap behind the pen holder, then raised his hand and flicked it towards Cao Xiang.

Return

On top of this coffin stood a slender young man dressed in a scholar's robe. His figure was lean, and his long black hair was casually tied with a piece of hemp rope. A faint smile graced his somewhat pale cheeks, while his dark, deep-set eyes continuously scanned the crowd of onlookers.

Hey, everyone look, this scholar's star essence actually turns out to be a book

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The sudden movement of the books caused Cao Xiang to stumble, nearly falling out of the coffin. For a moment, he was so frightened that his face turned exceptionally pale. Just as he was about to get angry, he heard Xu Yun's calm voice say: "Brother Cao, I have already calculated what you need to account for."

My star essence is a spear

That small one is exactly the same as the star point used when the celestial star was transmitted to the Void Heaven Coffin, representing a "return" ability

Without this rule, I wouldn't have come!" Xu Yun shook his head in silence, directly sitting cross-legged, his consciousness sinking into the brain domain. Indeed, he discovered two star points quietly suspended, one the size of a soybean and the other the size of a fingernail

The celestial bodies correspond to the acupoints in the human body. These acupoints are inherently sealed, and ordinary individuals cannot fathom their mysteries. However, we, the practitioners of star cultivation, can invoke the power of the stars through the essence of the stars to open these acupoints. There are a total of 360 acupoints in the human body, distributed throughout the entire body, with names such as Huiyang, Chengfu, Yinmen, Qianliao, and Tinggong. Only by unblocking these acupoints can one truly store the power of the stars. Once all 360 acupoints in the body are unblocked, one can then touch the threshold of the Star Essence Realm.

Xu Yun furrowed her brows, as if she had thought of something, her expression slightly darkening. However, after a moment, she returned to normal. Then, she glanced sideways at the small lightning beside Cao Xiang, revealing a strange smile on her face. With a slight bow, her voice took on a somewhat flattering tone: "So it is the son of the Marquis, I beg your pardon"

At the very moment this group of youths stood up, the bizarre shadows above the coffin seemed to sense something, appearing beside the youths in a flash of light, swirling around their bodies incessantly, looking remarkably agile

In the boys' every breath, starlight filtered through the coffin, continuously entering and exiting through their mouths and noses

The onlookers were taken aback by Cao Xiang's actions, but after a moment, their eyes shone with a terrifying brightness. It was evident that they had deduced some life-and-death matter, which had caused Cao Xiang to become so flustered.

It is truly an honor to be able to make calculations for Brother Cao. Please place your palm on the handprint of this book, and we will discuss what to measure later.