[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starlight-professional":3,"chapter-starlight-professional-starlight-professional-chapter-671":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starlight Professional",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2309331,4512,"Chapter 671: Luming","starlight-professional-chapter-671",671,"\u003Cp>Lingbao Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tongtian Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place has become a regular challenge ground for disciples; any Lingbao Palace disciple may come to climb the Heavenly Staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher one ascends the steps, the greater the rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially during the annual year-end reward tally, many prodigies surge forward dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, rumors say some have even been summoned by the Black Emperor and received vast benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dongshan Ao truly concealed his strength—he’s already reached the six-thousandth step of Tongtian Platform… Doesn’t that mean he has the combat power of Nascent Soul sixth layer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not only that, he’s already reached the six-thousand-nine-hundredth step—he’s nearly on the verge of breaking into Nascent Soul seventh layer…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And Bai Qian the Fox Spirit has also reached six thousand steps… The guardian of Tongtian Platform has high resistance to illusion arts; practicing illusion arts here is a severe disadvantage—outside this place, even ordinary Nascent Soul seventh layer cultivators would likely not be her match…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the massive leaderboard, disciples gathered, gazing at those legendary figures with envy on their faces:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our palace has strict rules: those of the Foundation Establishment and Nascent Soul realms are all disciples; only those who fully comprehend a law and break through to Immortal or Celestial Beast status are considered graduated…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even Master Yiling is still a disciple, yet he has cleared ten thousand steps of Tongtian Platform—his status rivals that of a graduated elder; it’s said he was even granted an Emperor Weapon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I’d known the reward for clearing Tongtian Platform was an Emperor Weapon… I would’ve, I would’ve…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh, when will we ever be like Master Yiling, venturing into countless secret realms and making our names known across the Qingyuan Great Realm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the many disciples, Han Lin silently stared at the leaderboard, then turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Han, going to give it a shot?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, a disciple in yellow robe greeted with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m just a herb garden disciple—I’m only at Foundation Establishment ninth layer, not even Nascent Soul yet. How can I compete with you senior brothers and sisters?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin smiled and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This guy… Brother Zhang, do you know him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another disciple asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, his name is Han Lin—he’s skilled in herb and plant arts…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Zhang laughed heartily: “We’re from the same cohort—we should look out for each other.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Naturally, but since Brother Han hasn’t broken into Nascent Soul yet, how can he be compared to you, Brother Zhang?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A disciple’s eyes flashed with flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the laughter behind him, Han Lin’s heart remained still, neither sorrowful nor joyful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cultivates the “Longsheng Jue”!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the technique recommended to him by the library guardian when he first entered the Lingbao Palace scripture hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The core principle of this technique is to emulate plants and trees, reduce one’s desires, and thereby nourish life and extend longevity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to his body’s perfect compatibility, his progress has been decent—he now has a seventy percent chance of breaking into Nascent Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But seventy percent isn’t enough. I need at least ninety percent…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only then can I ensure a smooth breakthrough into Nascent Soul, then exchange for the next technique in the scripture hall—the ‘Qingdi Changsheng Jue.’ Supposedly, this scripture has miraculous effects, allowing Nascent Soul cultivators to surpass the ten-thousand-year lifespan limit. Once I master it, I won’t need to care about the chaos of the outside world—I’ll just grow spiritual herbs and slowly become an Immortal with infinite lifespan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin had long planned this out; his expression gradually faded into a blank, wooden mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Longsheng Jue is excellent in every way—except that the deeper one cultivates it, the more one tends to merge with plants and trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, desires diminish; then, emotions grow dull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the late stages, one stops wanting to speak, to eat, to feel romantic or sexual desire—becoming like a wooden statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, one slips into complete “Dao Transformation,” possibly turning into a tree-being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, in this “tree-being state,” breakthrough into Nascent Soul becomes significantly easier—increasing the probability by at least fifty percent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if the breakthrough fails, one truly becomes an ancient tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this herb-body disciple still chose the Longsheng Jue?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This technique was my own creation… At the moment of breaking into Nascent Soul, there’s a life-or-death tribulation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if one breaks through successfully, the Dao Transformation tribulation looms ahead—the longer one lives, the more terrifying it becomes… Even if one surpasses the ten-thousand-year limit of Nascent Soul cultivators, other costs must be paid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing glanced once, gathered vast data, and refined his own “Qingdi Changsheng Jue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his hand, a black stone dragon lay, radiating terrifying power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My Black Dragon body is not my strongest state… Only my true body’s arrival is the ultimate form!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only in this state can I make deals with other great powers…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing pondered, realizing he still had many resources within the Pangu Secret Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were too many Emperor Weapons—perhaps he could trade some for supplies to accelerate his own breakthrough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And that brat Yiling should still be inside the ‘Lu Lin Secret Realm,’ right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope this time he brings back something valuable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lu Lin Secret Realm is a unique secret realm in the Qingyuan Great Realm, opening once every ten thousand years; its output, the “Luming Fruit,” is far superior to Chaos Crystals. Each opening draws disciples from major factions to enter, train, and compete for the Luming Fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Nascent Soul overlords are common there!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing considered, then took the Chaos Crystals he’d gathered during this time with his Black Dragon body, slashed the air with a wave of his hand, and opened the Gate of All Realms, preparing to return to the Da Xia Universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to return! It was wartime—if his true body didn’t hold the Serpent Constellation Wormhole, his subordinates would likely scatter in chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t underestimate the petty schemes of subordinates—that’s Fang Xing’s hard-won experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he’s absent for too long, someone will suspect he’s fled, leaving others to take the blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Fortunately… my record in the Star Civilization still lists me as a Thirteen-Level Law Lord who has comprehended a law—even a fourth-rank cultivator isn’t significant.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The enemies coming will surely be Law Lords…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Lin Secret Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The land stretched vast and wild, everywhere green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the ancient forest, numerous Nascent Soul beasts bred and hunted each other…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The continental plate trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal, indescribable beast head emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head bore the form of a deer—vast primordial forests and even the continental plate itself were merely speckles on its back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power far beyond Nascent Soul surged forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wretched beast!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of light shot forth, revealing the figure of Master Yiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After absorbing the Tree Heart, he had extended his lifespan by thousands of years and felt profound gratitude toward his master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The Luming Fruit within this secret realm greatly aids Chaos-level Demon Emperors; thus, each time it ripens, Nascent Soul overlords enter to fight for it…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Yiling’s eyes grew deep as he gazed at the massive deer body: “The Luming Fruit comes from the Tianyuan Deer. Such a Tianyuan Deer isn’t merely enormous—it can withstand direct blows from Demon Emperors with its body alone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I am a Nascent Soul overlord, no weaker than an ordinary Demon Emperor. This Tianyuan Deer’s power rivals Nascent Soul fourth layer—this will be a fight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his hand, a strange blue-flowered longsword materialized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he slashed, countless blue petals drifted through the sky, forming a bewildering maze that trapped the Tianyuan Deer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ancient sword was, in fact, an Emperor Weapon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Yiling immediately dashed onto the Tianyuan Deer’s back. Soon after, he shot out as a streak of light, a faint smile on his face—he’d clearly gained much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shii-shii!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, spear shadows appeared—like venomous snakes hidden in darkness, striking with lightning speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A jet-black lightning bolt flashed along the spear tip, containing within it the birth and destruction of a world, striking squarely at Master Yiling’s waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a jet-black armor appeared on Master Yiling’s body—its deep hue and ancient patterns radiated an indescribable aura, reducing the spear’s force by ninety-nine point nine nine percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The residual shockwave was clearly insufficient to harm a Nascent Soul overlord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph? Ye Huang Dao Ren of the Three-Leaf Sect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Yiling’s face darkened with anger: “You dare ambush me? Don’t you fear retribution from Lingbao Palace?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, dear friend, you jest. Demon Emperors dwell far above—why would they care about our petty Nascent Soul squabbles? You’ve already lost face.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of yellow light revealed a yellow-robed Daoist, his gaze fixed on Master Yiling’s armor, slowly turning grim: “Within secret realms, life and death are one’s own responsibility—that’s the long-standing understanding among all factions. But your Lingbao Palace has broken the rules: you’ve not only granted him an Emperor Weapon, but also an Emperor Armor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his heart, he cursed Lingbao Palace as shameless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an Emperor Weapon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a great power like the Three-Leaf Sect possessed only a few. Once revealed, even ninth-rank Immortals and Celestial Beasts would covet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this brat Yiling, merely a Nascent Soul overlord, already had two!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah! Lingbao Palace is an eternal lineage—dozens of Emperor Weapons are only natural, aren’t they?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Yiling laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other factions’ highest tier is merely Chaos-level Demon Emperors—they simply can’t produce many Emperor Weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fang Xing possessed the Pangu Secret Realm, so taking possession of dozens of Emperor Weapons at once naturally left him with extras to bestow upon others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his primary mission now was to rapidly strengthen Great Xia Universe’s power; thus, he naturally valued all who could enter the Meta-Soul Secret Realm to gather resources all the more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Emperor Weapon armor was bestowed by Fang Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even this Ye Huang Daoist did not know that Yi Ling Sanren possessed not two, but three Emperor Weapons!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the physical-defense-focused armor lay another Emperor Weapon, specifically designed to guard the soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this setup, even a Peak Heavenly Demon could not touch Yi Ling Sanren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If other Chaos Realm Demon Emperors learned of this, they would surely mock Fang Xing for his greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At their level, life is infinite, spiritual powers boundless—what else is there to compete over but a bit of face, a shred of dignity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Fang Xing, face? What’s that worth—a few cents a jin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s so destitute now he’s preparing to sell off several Emperor Weapons to accelerate his Chaos Realm cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he cannot swiftly ascend to the Third Step Dao Lord, when the Insect Race army arrives, he’ll have no choice but to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1787,"2026-06-20T11:03:23.251Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","44582453402cc0766f414e2155a4ca0212e7069cad44fe37d66adecbd935d040","starlight-professional-chapter-672","starlight-professional-chapter-670",726,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarlight-professional-cover.jpg"]