Chapter 898: Chapter 360: The Scheme of the Two Palaces
To support the Fifth Tier Jichuan Star Domain, Xu Jin estimates that under his current circumstances, it shouldn’t take too long.
However, his cultivation level is stuck here, at the peak of the Fourth Tier Eighth Layer. Normally, within the Altar Sky Road, his cultivation level should be able to increase, so the Fourth Tier Eighth Layer’s Gold Star and Bright Star must be obtained.
Otherwise, it would be a waste of the Gold Star and Bright Star, or a waste of such a precious cultivation opportunity as the Altar Sky Road.
In the next moment, with a thought, Xu Jin entered the Star-picking Secret Realm, starting challenges from the Copper Star.
Speaking of which, Xu Jin now has accumulated dozens of Copper Stars. If converted into starlight, it would be quite a fortune.
However, Xu Jin doesn’t lack this bit and continues to accumulate.
Including Silver Stars.
The previous number of Tao Derivation activations Xu Jin used with ten Silver Stars has been used twice.
After finishing the Fourth Tier Eighth Layer challenges, the number of accumulated Silver Stars has reached fourteen, and he can open another Tao Derivation again.
However, there’s no rush to use it. Firstly, there’s no time. Secondly, Xu Jin plans to reserve this Silver Star’s Tao Derivation for the Thunder Image Star Pattern.
When he has leisure, Xu Jin will be able to derive and deduce the Thunder Image Star Pattern from the inheritance essence blood of the Alien Race’s Star Pattern. It’s estimated that the rank won’t be too high, and by then, it will still require intensive deduction.
Once he learns the Thunder Image Star Pattern, the fundamental power of Xu Jin’s Thunder Star Skill will be greatly enhanced once more.
This includes the Fire Elephant and Earth Elephant Star Patterns, which are Xu Jin’s recent targets for deduction and analysis.
Like the Fire Elephant Star Pattern and the Water Elephant Star Pattern, the Tianyang Star Hall has them, but they are top secrets of the Tianyang Star Hall.
They are not taught to non-core True Inheritors.
When challenging the Gold Star, Xu Jin’s Fourth Tier Eighth Layer cultivation level corresponds to the Fifth Tier Eighth Layer Gatekeepers and Heart Demons. This is not an issue for Xu Jin, whose combat power has just skyrocketed.
Whether it’s enhancing the Star Pattern to the third layer of Establishing the Tower or the augmentation of third and fourth-tier Principle Power.
Let alone combining the two, just picking one of these features to empower Xu Jin allows him to easily defeat the Golden Star Heart Demons and Gold Star Guardians.
Xu Jin battled for a full fifteen minutes to hone his tactics.
It’s extremely rare to find such a strong sparring partner without concern for life and death.
Enough practice is a must.
An hour later, two Gold Stars and one Bright Star were credited.
Xu Jin just took a glance and smiled contentedly.
With this accumulation, whether it’s Silver Stars, Gold Stars, or Bright Stars, the quantity isn’t small.
By then, it will lead to another spike in his combat power.
Before entering the Huashi Star Domain, Xu Jin consecutively challenged the Star-picking Secret Realms corresponding to the Fourth Tier Sixth and Seventh Layers, increasing the nearly depleted Gold Star count to six and the Bright Star count to four.
After today’s challenge, Xu Jin currently possesses fourteen Silver Stars, eight Gold Stars, and five Bright Stars.
After the challenge, Xu Jin conveniently sent starlight transmissions to Ji Hongli and Ning Yuchan, asking about their situations. If things were in place, it was time to set off.
[Elder brother, I picked a Gold Star! After all this time, I’ve finally picked a Gold Star! Elder brother, thank you.]
From Ji Hongli’s reply, one can see Ji Hongli’s mood.
If she were in front of Xu Jin, she would likely jump up and down a couple of times.
[It should be because of those two portions of the World Origin and the reason for reinforcing the Gold Origin Star Pattern to the third layer, my combat power greatly increased, and I effortlessly captured the Gold Star Guardian. However, the Golden Star Heart Demon was too difficult, and I failed the challenge.
However, I have saved enough ten Silver Stars, and now, another Gold Star. Once I finish deriving the Gold Origin Star Pattern, my combat power can improve again after the cultivation level breakthrough, and I estimate I can capture another Gold Star.]
[Good, prepare yourself, we’ll set off for the Jichuan Star Domain in fifteen minutes!]
After sending messages to both women, Xu Jin began to ponder.
Should he bring Hou Yunzhang to the Jichuan Star Domain?
Bringing him along might be somewhat useful, but his use is quite limited.
As he hesitated, his Star-picking Order began to vibrate again, with a starlight transmission arriving, surprisingly from Hou Yunzhang. The content left Xu Jin slightly dazed and a bit surprised.
[Brother Qi, after much thought, I want to invite you to serve as the leader of the Swordman Mercenary Team, I want to evolve with you! Over the years of mingling in the Galaxy Battlefield, I’ve been through countless experiences and have long realized that Brother Qi, you’re extraordinary.
Definitely not a Loose Cultivator.
Nor an ordinary cultivator.
Therefore, I’d like to ask Brother Qi to give me and my brothers a chance.
We may not be able to help you significantly, but for asking us to run errands and handle trivial matters that are time and energy-consuming, feel free to leave it to me, I’ll ensure it’s done clearly and efficiently.
If Brother Qi is willing, in the future, you’ll be the boss of my Swordman Mercenary Team!
If Boss Qi has any requests for me and my brothers, just ask!
If it’s possible to do, it will be done.
If it’s not, we’ll figure out a way to make it possible.]
Seeing this letter made Xu Jin’s lips curve slightly upwards.
This Hou Yunzhang is interesting indeed.
Not to mention anything else, his insight is acute, seeing not only the distant future but also understanding it clearly, far surpassing people like Li Zhen and Cui Chongguang.
Compared to two or three months ago, when Xu Jin had no choice but to fake his death to escape the Galaxy Battlefield, his perspective has changed in these months.
Mainly because his foundation has changed.
With foundation and strength comes confidence.
Give him a little more time, and identity and other issues won’t be significant.
Since Hou Yunzhang is so sincere and insightful, let’s give him an opportunity.
[I won’t take the role of captain, you should remain. But I’ll temporarily accept your team, and if you accomplish tasks effectively, great fortune awaits you in the future.]