Chapter 987: Star Stone (Requesting Monthly Votes)

Lin Qi nodded and said:

“Thank you, Elder.”

Elder Qi Huang really is kind—he doesn’t have to do anything, just pay honestly.

He had already prepared all the materials for forging.

He thought he’d need to gather them himself.

Then Elder Qi Huang spoke:

“Lin Qi, release your Gangjin and law force, let me feel your power.”

“Hummm!!”

As he spoke, a black octopus-like robot suddenly appeared, its red light scanning Lin Qi’s body.

Lin Qi felt the red light scanning him, with no unusual sensation.

At the same time, he stood up, golden light bursting from his eyes as power surged from within.

Three patterns emerged on every inch of his skin, like living fish swimming.

Three distinct forms of Gangjin erupted from his body.

“Hummm!!”

Invisible winds stirred.

Gold, purple, and silver Gangjin circled around his body.

A unique, domineering aura radiated from Lin Qi.

Elder Qi Huang extended his massive, millstone-like hand; invisible force spread out as he carefully sensed Lin Qi’s power.

He murmured:

“Three different forms of Gangjin , perfectly fused together.”

“Such immense power—no wonder you’re a legendary genius.”

“When I was in the Fourth Cosmic Realm, I might not have withstood even one of your strikes.”

“The laws of Gold, Thunder, and Space—you’ve already mastered four true meanings of Space Law.”

“Truly enviable talent.”

“With command over three laws, even the most basic technique becomes devastating.”

Beside him, the octopus robot rapidly scanned, while data streamed across a projected screen.

He then pulled out a transparent metal sphere.

Upon contact with the Gangjin , its color instantly changed.

After a moment, Elder Qi Huang spoke:

“Enough!”

Lin Qi, hearing this, retracted his aura.

Elder Qi Huang then said:

“I already have some ideas.”

“I’ll forge armor and weapons for you, but it will take considerable time.”

“At least three hundred years.”

“Come find me in three hundred years!”

Master Lei Zun sipped his wine and explained:

“Three hundred years is already fast.”

“Even Fifth Cosmic Realm cultivators seeking him to forge treasures usually wait a thousand years.”

“Your Elder Qi Huang must forge multiple treasures at once, so it takes longer.”

“He also needs to cultivate, and may be occupied with other matters.”

Lin Qi nodded after hearing this: “Three hundred years—I have no problem.”

At that moment, Elder Qi Huang suddenly spoke:

“I heard from Lei Zun you have a Star-Devouring Beast as a pet?”

“What’s its affinity?”

Lin Qi answered: “Gold and Space.”

The burly Elder Qi Huang’s eyes lit up as he exclaimed:

“Your luck is simply incredible.”

“You actually encountered such a pet.”

“Such a pet is priceless.”

“Good thing you entered the Tai Chu Sacred Land and became Lei Zun’s disciple.”

“Otherwise, if you appeared elsewhere and a Fifth Cosmic Realm being saw it, they’d take it from you.”

“Even if you’d planted a soul mark, Tai Chu Sacred Land has several potions that can erase it.”

“It might slightly damage your talent, but the impact is minor.”

“You’re just incredibly lucky.”

Lin Qi nodded, agreeing—he too felt he’d been fortunate.

Though he’d known from the start that Star-Devouring Beast Xiao Tian had exceptional talent, he hadn’t fully grasped it then.

Only now did he realize.

But he’d already passed the most dangerous phase.

Though many Sovereigns coveted it, it was destined to remain his.

Then Elder Qi Huang projected a large screen displaying a stone radiating pure gold light.

Like gold, yet deeper in hue, with extremely fine patterns visible only to sharp eyes.

Elder Qi Huang smiled and explained:

“The Star-Devouring Beast race is extraordinary.”

“They feed on stars, possessing terrifying devouring power capable of digesting anything.”

“While digesting, their essence accumulates within their bodies; over time, by the Fourth Cosmic Realm, they form a unique stone—the Star Stone!”

“It’s an exceedingly rare stone, condensed from boundless essence.”

“Obtaining one is extremely difficult.”

“Due to differing affinities, the stones they form vary in effect.”

“But as raw material for treasures, they’re top-tier.”

“They’re nearly irreplaceable.”

“Such material is exceedingly rare because Star-Devouring Beasts are scarce.”

“Even among beast tribes, they’re extremely rare, protected by Fifth Cosmic Realm beings.”

“Those who grow to the Fourth Cosmic Realm and form Star Stones are even rarer.”

Lin Qi’s eyes brightened—he’d never seen this in the *Star-Devouring Beast Breeding Manual*.

Clearly, its author didn’t know this either.

Yet he himself possessed two Star Stones—he’d slain a Star-Devouring Beast named Igol in the Abyss Sacred Realm.

In this Abyss Ruin, only one Star-Devouring Beast appeared.

But as soon as it emerged, it was among the top combatants of the beast tribes, second only to Kun Wu of the Kun Peng clan—and he’d obliterated it.

Its corpse remained intact.

He’d planned to preserve it to feed the Void Tree later.

He hadn’t expected it to contain Star Stones.

What a pleasant surprise.

Elder Qi Huang spoke: “Originally, I planned to use Bai Lan Gold and other precious metals to forge your weapons.”

“But if Star Stones serve as the primary material, the quality can rise further.”

“With Star Stones, the cost can drop dramatically while the treasure’s quality improves.”

Lin Qi nodded: “I understand!”

“I have two Star Stones on me—one Thunder-affinity.”

“One Gold and Space-affinity.”

Elder Qi Huang’s eyes lit up:

“How perfect—both suit you exactly.”

“Perfect for armor and weapons.”

“Especially for weapons—you wield a spear; Star Stone can be used for the spearhead, making its power terrifyingly potent.”

“And your cultivation point expenditure will drop drastically.”

Lin Qi heard this and produced a purple stone from his hand, its surface swirling with purple thunder patterns.

As it appeared, the air’s Thunder Law aura intensified.

Elder Qi Huang’s eyes gleamed as he quickly confirmed:

“Yes—this is a Thunder-affinity Star Stone.”

“With it, the treasure’s quality will improve further.”

"With it, the quality of the forged artifacts will also improve."

Lin Qi smiled and said:

“That’s good!”

“If that’s the case, I’ll leave this Star Stone to you, Elder.”

“I’ll return soon and bring over the Star Stone as well.”

At that moment, Lei Zun spoke up:

“I’ll take you back to get it—it won’t take long.”

With that, he vanished with Lin Qi, reappearing at Tianhai Residence, where he had the Star-Devouring Beast Xiao Tian retrieve the Star Stone from within its body.

Losing the Star Stone had no effect on the Star-Devouring Beast Xiao Tian.