Chapter 554: Strange Fire, Sword-Sound Heaven Flame!

Star Palace.

This independent space floating above the sea of clouds and covered with floating islands was shrouded in a deep tranquility for the vast majority of the time.

Starlight flowed like water, silently, reflecting those Star God temples that were different in style but all exuded ancient star dao charm.

Chen Mu’s figure stepped out from the starry vortex in the center of the Wu Wu Quxing Hall.

The hall remained empty, with only the projection of "Wu Wu Quxing" on the dome emitting a constant and majestic starlight.

Members of the Star God organization rarely appeared publicly in the Star Palace unless they had specific tasks or needed to trade or seek help.

Most of the time, the various Star Lords hid in their respective star halls, either cultivating or handling worldly affairs, maintaining a subtle connection through the "Star Token" while not disturbing each other.

If members needed to communicate, issue tasks, seek cooperation, or conduct transactions through channels beyond the mundane world, they would usually go to the Starry Hall.

There, the flow of information and resources was far more efficient than in their respective closed star halls.

"If I want to obtain information about 'Strange Fire,' especially the 'Sword Soul' Strange Fire, or deeper intelligence on the Nine Nether Sect's 'Nether Abyss Secret Realm,' the Starry Hall is perhaps the best choice at the moment," Chen Mu decided in his heart.

He took out the Star God mask and put it on, changed into the star robe, and with a thought, the void in front of him twisted.

Chen Mu stepped forward and entered it.

Light and shadow flowed, and the feeling of spatial displacement was slight and swift.

When his vision cleared, he was already at the entrance of the Starry Hall.

He walked slowly into the hall, walked in front of the star pillars, and quickly browsed the content with information.

"Seeking to purchase one 'Nine-Leaf Heaven Star Grass,' or provide information on its exact growth location, reward negotiable."

"Selling a remnant map of the ancient 'Thunder Marsh,' suspected to point to some annihilated thunder dao ruins, highest bidder wins."

"Deep in the 'Ten Thousand Poisons Swamp' of the Southern Frontier, it is suspected that a 'Green Phosphorus Poison Flood Dragon' is about to transform into a dragon. Recruiting at least three Heaven Palace realm peers to explore the dragon cave together, distribution according to contribution and agreement. Task codename: Hunt Dragon."

One piece of information after another flashed by, and the interests, risks, and secrets contained within were enough to move any force in the outside world.

But here, it was just a part of the daily communication among the Star Gods.

Chen Mu skipped the information unrelated to his own goals and focused on searching for entries related to "Strange Fire," "Heaven River Sword Venerable," "Sword Soul," and "Nine Nether Sect Nether Abyss Secret Realm."

A moment later, his gaze narrowed and stopped in front of a stone pillar.

"Selling a rubbing of the 'Strange Fire Mirror' remnant scroll. Contains records of the forms, characteristics, origins, and basic collection points of seventeen known Strange Fires. Includes Strange Fire... Price: 300 'Star Points' or equivalent special minerals, spiritual herbs."

"Strange Fire Mirror remnant scroll? Includes 'Sword-Sound Heaven Flame'?" Chen Mu’s heart stirred.

This might be exactly what he needed at the moment.

Although it was only a rubbing of a remnant scroll, it was at least an entry point.

It was better than searching aimlessly.

"Star Points" were a special contribution point circulating within the Star Palace, which could be obtained by completing tasks, contributing to the Star God organization, or selling intelligence and treasures.

Chen Mu had made a contribution last time when he rescued the Giant Gate Star along with other Star Gods, and he was given a sum of Star Points, which was barely enough to pay for this fee.

Immediately, without hesitation, he took out the Star Token and issued a purchase intention.

Soon.

A figure appeared at the entrance of the hall, the very Star God who had posted the information, rushing over quickly.

On this person’s star robe, a "Lu Cun" star pattern flowed faintly, and the aura was gentle and thick, yet unfathomable.

Chen Mu confirmed the transaction content and price through the "Star Token," and the other party also confirmed the item.

The next moment, 300 "Star Points" were deducted from Chen Mu’s "Star Token," and the other party gave him a jade slip.

The transaction was completed, crisp and neat, without any extra communication.

Star Lord "Lu Cun" nodded slightly, turned and left the hall, disappearing.

Chen Mu did not stay long in the hall either; his figure flickered, and through the transmission function of the "Star Token," he returned directly to the Wu Wu Quxing Hall.

Inside the hall, Chen Mu held the jade slip, his spiritual sense sinking into it.

A large amount of information poured into his mind, mostly records about various Strange Fires, some scorching and violent, some cold and bone-chilling, some full of vitality, some dead and destructive...

Form descriptions, characteristic analysis, possible collection methods and precautions, although only basic, were already precious to someone like Chen Mu who was coming into contact with "Strange Fire" knowledge systematically for the first time.

He flipped through it quickly, and finally, near the end of the remnant scroll, he found the record about "Sword-Sound Heaven Flame."

The record was very brief, only a few words, accompanied by a blurry phantom pattern that constantly changed shape, with a sword-shaped light flickering faintly at the core.

"Sword-Sound Heaven Flame."

"Related figure: Heaven River Sword Venerable."

"Characteristics: Unfixed form, often appears in sword shape, possesses multiple characteristics of 'Sharpness,' 'Purification,' and 'Soul Devouring.' The light flame is a blend of dark gold, moon white, and ghostly blue."

"Speculation: Not a naturally generated Strange Fire, or perhaps a mutation formed post-natally by combining some top-tier 'Sword Soul,' 'Sword Intent' essence with heaven and earth wonders or special rules."

"Fierce in nature, unruly, extremely difficult to refine, requires Seventh-Level Heaven Sword Intent or special soul methods to trigger and subdue."

"Comparison with ancient illustrated books: Some characteristics are similar to the ancient 'Meteor Heart Sword Flame' and 'Great Sun Purifying Soul Flame' recorded in the remnant chapters of the 'Ten Thousand Fire Spectrum,' but it is uncertain."

"Last reliable worldly record: About two hundred and thirty years ago, it disappeared along with the Heaven River Sword Venerable. Suspected to be sealed or fallen into the hands of some force."

The information ended abruptly.

Chen Mu slowly opened his eyes, divine light flowing in his pupils.

"Finally know what the 'Sword Soul' is called, Sword-Sound Heaven Flame!"

"Possesses 'Sharpness,' 'Purification,' 'Soul Devouring'... light flame is a blend of dark gold, moon white, and ghostly blue... not naturally generated, post-natally mutated... requires Seventh-Level Heaven Sword Intent or special soul methods to subdue..."

Chen Mu exhaled, feeling refreshed in his heart.

Strange Fire, Sword-Sound Heaven Flame!

This "Strange Fire," he didn't know where the Heaven River Sword Venerable got it.

This time, his luck was explosive, and he knew the method of collection.

Requires Seventh-Level Heaven Sword Intent, or special soul secret methods.

"Sword Intent Seventh-Level, I am still two levels short..."

Chen Mu pondered.

The last sentence of the information, "Suspected to be sealed or fallen into the hands of some force," perfectly matched what he knew about "Soul in Nine Nether."

"It seems that if I want to collect the 'Sword Soul,' I must first improve my sword intent. As for soul secret methods, they are hard to come by."

Chen Mu put away the "Strange Fire Mirror" remnant scroll, and his plan became clearer.

The next moment, he stood up and returned to the Starry Hall.

Just as he entered the hall, he saw a light shining on a star pillar.

"A new task?"

Chen Mu raised an eyebrow and walked over quickly.

Standing in front of the star pillar, he looked at the content.

"Task: Investigate the root cause of recent anomalies in the 'Southern Wilderness Ancient Battlefield.' Suspected signs of 'Beast God' organization activity, or involving the loosening of ancient seals."

"Task requirements: At least two Star Gods need to cooperate, Heaven Palace realm cultivation recommended."

"Task time limit: 30 days."

"Basic reward: 500 Star Points. Additional rewards depending on investigation results and subsequent impact."