Chapter 326: The Terrifying Power of the Stars! The Star Cultivation Method!!

Stepping deep into the Sacred Star Realm, sunlight fell upon the ancient stone path, disciples lined the way to welcome him, cheers rising and falling, yet Li An's expression remained grave, a faint unease stirring in his heart.

"Though we've eliminated the Sixth Heavenly Demon and his underlings, the Sacred Realm has endured this upheaval and must be thoroughly reorganized and strengthened," Li An said, his gaze firm as he looked at the women.

Yuki-no-Hinata nodded slightly, her eyes revealing wisdom: "My lord, we should begin with the Sacred Realm's defensive array. I've studied ancient texts—I may be able to improve it, making it better able to repel invaders."

Hiratsuka Shizuka tapped her waist-long blade, her face resolute: "I'll train the disciples in combat skills, so each can stand alone as a true warrior."

Yuigahama Yui hurriedly added: "I'll use magic to bestow buffs on everyone, and prepare healing potions to respond to any injuries at once."

Li An looked at them, his heart filled with comfort: "Good. Then do as you say—act at once."

Just as the group prepared to disperse, an elder rushed over, his face panicked: "My lord! Something's wrong! The Sacred Realm's forbidden zone has suddenly erupted with intense energy fluctuations—it seems something terrifying is about to burst forth from the earth!"

Li An's eyes sharpened, his Star Qi surging instantly: "Take me there!"

The group swiftly reached the forbidden zone. Before them, an ancient stone gate trembled violently, runes around it flickering with eerie light, a powerful evil aura surging toward them~.

"Hmph! Whatever demon or monster you are, daring to desecrate the Sacred Star Realm—today is your time of death!" Li An clenched his fists, Star Qi forming a brilliant luminous barrier over his body; the star phantom behind him reappeared again, like a majestic war god.

With a thunderous crash, the stone gate exploded open. A black figure shot out like lightning, appearing before them in an instant. A mysterious figure shrouded in black mist, face unseen, yet the aura radiating from him revealed his cultivation was unfathomably deep.

"Li An, you killed my disciple, the Sixth Heavenly Demon—today, I demand blood for blood!" The mysterious figure roared with a chilling voice, as if rising from the deepest pits of hell, sending shivers down spines.

"So you're the Sixth Heavenly Demon's Master, old fool. Since you've come, don't expect to leave alive!" Li An showed no fear, his long sword flicking sharply, the sword's chime echoing through the heavens.

Without another word, Li An vanished in a flash. The next moment, he appeared above the mysterious figure, his long sword plunging downward with endless Star Qi, striking straight for the man's crown.

The mysterious figure snorted, raising one hand—a black energy shield instantly formed above his head, blocking Li An's strike.

"Is that all you've got?" the mysterious figure mocked.

Li An's eyes turned icy, his lips curling: "That was just the appetizer."

Instantly, Li An activated "Star Phantom Step," his form darting like a ghost around the mysterious figure, his sword slashing ceaselessly—star sword qi rained down like a storm, each blade carrying the destructive essence of Star Qi, slicing black fissures through the surrounding space.

The mysterious figure dared not underestimate him; his hands moved rapidly, black mist gathering into his palms, forming spheres of black energy that hurtled toward Li An. Where the spheres struck, the ground erupted into massive craters, dirt and stone flying everywhere.

Seeing Li An locked in a brutal struggle, Hiratsuka Shizuka roared: "Sisters, we can't stand by!" With that, she lunged forward with agile speed, her long blade wrapped in Star Qi, gleaming with cold light—each slash carried the force of a thousand juns, striking mercilessly at the mysterious figure's vital points.

Yuki-no-Hinata swiftly cast her magic; elements in the air responded to her call, coalescing into massive magical arrays in her palms. The arrays shimmered with multicolored light, brimming with potent elemental force, shooting toward the mysterious figure. The arrays exploded against him, triggering violent energy surges that forced him back several steps.

Yuigahama Yui watched the battle anxiously from behind, her magic rod waving continuously, releasing endless water magic that formed soft blue lights, bestowing defense and healing upon Li An and the others.

Under the combined assault of the three, the mysterious figure began to falter, yet he still fought desperately, launching frenzied attacks.