Chapter 108: The Army-Breaker Star (3)

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“Exactly—the eight directions!” Yan Chuan nodded.

“Prince Yan truly possesses a profound understanding of geomancy!” Mr. Wen Ruo exclaimed.

“Someone very dear to me once studied geomancy. I merely happened to hear a little about it.” Yan Chuan sighed softly.

That geomancer had been his closest relative in a former life—his wife, Zhen Rou. At the thought of her, a shadow unconsciously fell across Yan Chuan’s face.

“So it was Yan Tao? I never would have guessed!” Mr. Wen Ruo exclaimed.

He had assumed Yan Tao was Yan Chuan’s father.

Yan Chuan shook his head and smiled faintly, saying nothing more.

“Miss Mo, from what I can tell, that Myriad Marvel Demon Lotus is utterly邪恶. You must not touch it lightly!” Yan Chuan warned with a frown.

“Before I came, Dao Lord Mao-Day lent me this Eight-Treasure Divine Box. I can use it to contain the lotus.” Mo Yuxi took out a violet jade box.

“Will that really work?” Yan Chuan asked, eyeing the violet jade box with concern.

“Hmph! You ignorant mortal—what could you possibly know? This is my father’s supreme treasure, the Eight-Treasure Jade Box, a ninth-grade magical artifact!” Yang Zhijiu immediately bristled.

“A ninth-grade magical artifact? Then that is all the better.” Yan Chuan nodded.

“We still have half a month. Let us think carefully about how to seize the Myriad Marvel Demon Lotus from the assembled heroes.” Yan Chuan spoke again.

“Agreed.” Everyone nodded.

Meanwhile, the military tent was quickly erected.

After offering a brief apology, Yan Chuan left the others and headed for the tent.

“Huo Guang, come in! Liu Jin, guard the entrance. No one is to enter!” Yan Chuan ordered.

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“Yes!” Liu Jin replied.

Inside the tent, Yan Chuan sat in the place of honor while Huo Guang stood respectfully before him.

“Huo Guang, how long have you been with me?” Yan Chuan asked in a solemn voice.

“Seven years and five months!” Huo Guang answered respectfully.

“Seven years and five months. What aspirations do you have?” Yan Chuan asked.

Aspirations? Huo Guang was slightly taken aback. After thinking for a moment, he replied respectfully, “In the past, my ambition was to restore the Huo family and make the title of Marquis of the God of War glorious once more, so that I might comfort my ancestors in the afterlife. But now my ambition has changed. I hope to follow Your Highness into the world of cultivation. Even if I cannot attain immortality, I will live without regret!”

“Marquis of the God of War? Ha! You possess the makings of a fierce general. With sufficient opportunity, even in the world of cultivation, you could wield that title to awe countless immortal sects.” Yan Chuan spoke with certainty.

“Yes!” Huo Guang replied, his eyes filled with longing.

“Do you know how to enter the Essence Realm?” Yan Chuan asked.

“I have heard of it. Those in the Strength Realm cultivate internal power. Yet no matter how vast or powerful that strength becomes, it will gradually dissipate with age. The Essence Realm is different. Cultivators of the Essence Realm open acupoints within their bodies and condense their internal power into essence energy, which is stored in those acupoints and released in bursts of limitless might. Essence energy can also nourish the body and soul, extending one’s lifespan.” Huo Guang considered his words before answering.

“Go on.” Yan Chuan continued listening.

“The Strength Realm and the Essence Realm are separated by a great chasm. One who has reached the pinnacle of the Strength Realm must find a way to summon the heavenly tribulation, draw down the thunder tribulation, and use it to open the acupoints before stepping into the Essence Realm.” Huo Guang spoke solemnly.

“Very good. Do you wish to break through?” Yan Chuan asked with a smile.

“I do. Unfortunately, I am only at the ninth level of the Strength Realm. I have yet to reach its pinnacle, much less undergo the tribulation.” Huo Guang smiled bitterly at Yan Chuan.

“That is of no consequence. With me, Mr. Wen Ruo, and Miss Mo, helping you reach the pinnacle of the Strength Realm within half a month will not be difficult. As for a first-tier heavenly tribulation, that will be even easier.” Yan Chuan spoke confidently.

“Thank you, Your Highness!” Huo Guang felt his heart pounding.

The Essence Realm? Only a few months ago, he had not even dared to dream of it. Yet now it lay before him, within easy reach.

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“That is not the reason I called you here. The true matter concerns stellar will.” Yan Chuan drew a deep breath.

“Stellar will?”

“Those who enter the realm of Spirit Refining and Returning to the Void begin seeking their own natal star. Once they inherit the will of that star, they can even draw upon its power and use it to strengthen themselves,” Yan Chuan explained.

“A natal star? Draw upon the power of the stars?” Huo Guang stared in astonishment.

“Precisely. Take Dao Lord Mao-Day, for example. Though I have never met him, his name alone makes one thing clear: he must be immeasurably arrogant. He has chosen the Sun Star as his natal star and draws upon the power of the sun.” Yan Chuan considered the matter briefly before continuing.

“The Sun Star as his natal star?” Huo Guang was stunned.

“Ordinarily, one must reach the Void Realm before seeking a natal star, harmonizing with it, inheriting its stellar will, and using it to strengthen oneself. If you can reach Spirit Refining and Returning to the Void, you may search for one as well. There are countless stars in the heavens; surely one will suit you.” Yan Chuan said.

Huo Guang’s heart filled with longing, yet he knew Yan Chuan still had more to say.

“However, there is an opportunity before you now—one that would allow you to inherit stellar will while still in the Essence Realm. Are you willing?” Yan Chuan asked.

“Now?”

“Indeed. The Military-Breaking Star. I can help you inherit its will very soon. By doing so now, you would gain an advantage over others by countless years. But once you inherit the will of the Military-Breaking Star, you will never again have the chance to inherit the will of any other star.” Yan Chuan paused, weighing his words.

Huo Guang looked at Yan Chuan and drew a deep breath. “Without Your Highness, I would not be where I am today. I will leave everything to Your Highness’s decision.”

“Good. The Military-Breaking Star governs slaughter. Only through killing will its power continue to grow. If you remain a general, you will grow stronger with every battle. Once you have completely inherited the will of the Military-Breaking Star, the title of Marquis of the God of War will truly belong to you.” Yan Chuan was satisfied.

“For the rest of my life, I, Huo Guang, swear to follow Your Highness unto death!” Huo Guang dropped to one knee and made his solemn vow.