[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starlight-professional":3,"chapter-starlight-professional-starlight-professional-chapter-710":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},2309370,4512,"Chapter 710","starlight-professional-chapter-710",710,"\u003Cp>Death Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei looked up and saw a warrior at least at the Void Realm, flying through the air with unrestrained arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waves of qi surged upward, each taking distinct form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combat qi, spiritual might… various attacks struck the figure, as if a missile had hit an aircraft—exploding midair in an horrifically gruesome death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Idiot… on this island, anyone who dares to fly, aside from martial fanatics like Wu Kuangtu who have absolute confidence in themselves, is just an idiot—only drawing targeted attacks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei stood firmly on the ground, feeling utterly grounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he too could levitate, the human body was no bird—his instantaneous explosive power, movement, and terrain utilization on the ground far surpassed flight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked across a hillside when his ears suddenly twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A saber-toothed tiger, over five meters in length, lunged out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its pouncing force was astonishing—even its fur was harder than steel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… is a bio-engineered beast from Bai Ying Continent? Supposedly, some still carry aberrant beast bloodlines.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A regular third-rank warrior might not even be its match.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei pushed forward, seized the saber-toothed tiger’s head, and flicked it lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange combat qi struck the tiger’s skull, exploding a bloodied hole through its hardest bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive corpse of the saber-toothed tiger fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei crouched down to inspect it, slightly disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? You thinking of roasting tiger meat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A bit of a shame, but artificial synthetic beasts are better left alone…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei stood up, then suddenly pulled his head in like a turtle—his entire head vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, a sharp gust of wind swept across the space where his head had been, sinking into the nearby rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hard rock split open like tofu, leaving a deep, clean hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Turtle Fist?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fit figure leapt out, clad in a full steam-powered armor suit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his serrated greatsword like a raging whirlwind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stunning swordlight swept all around—century-old or millennium-old trees were instantly sliced apart, killing men as easily as cutting grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei merely raised one hand casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The void subtly rippled, forming a serpent shape that lunged forward and exploded against the armored man’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssssh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, such high-grade steam armor was nearly impossible to break even for a first-rank warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once void power was added, everything changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armored knight screamed, flung backward as if hit by a locomotive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His serrated greatsword flew away too, shards of shattered steel armor piercing his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he not been a top-tier knight himself, he would already be dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? From Bai Ying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei stepped forward, studying the shattered token fragments spilling from the knight’s armor: “You really have to go this far?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t understand… the King of Bai Ying…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight’s eyes burned with fanaticism, his voice fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clearly, Wu Kuangtu conquered Bai Ying alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing spoke: “This must be some form of spiritual martial art—those conquered by his martial path leave deep imprints in their hearts… over time, they become fanatically loyal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One man conquers a nation? Just how godlike has his martial path become?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei drew a sharp breath: “And even now, he’s still not satisfied—he seeks further breakthrough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing said: “Someone who went mad enough to freeze himself away tens of thousands of years ago, waiting for the future, is undoubtedly the most ruthless of the ruthless… freezing oneself risks true death.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover… such a thing can’t be done twice. If he freezes himself again, he won’t be so lucky to awaken… warriors prefer to hold their own fate in their hands—hence, he chose to host the Greatest Martial Tournament, seeking breakthrough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But… he’s allied with the Demon Cult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei shook his head, sighing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued forward, and soon saw an elderly man with a tortoise-shell back and crane-like white hair standing atop a green stone, as if waiting for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandmaster Gong Jiuyuan of the Northern Sect of Dala?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei took a deep breath—this was unquestionably a warrior beyond the Void Realm, far more formidable than the armored knight before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Wei… expert from Xin Feng City, one of the Ten Tigers of Southern Dala…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gong Jiuyuan smiled: “I guided you with my spirit—indeed, you came. Your strength surpasses the other nine tigers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei took a deep breath, his spirit extending boundlessly, suddenly plunging into a hallucination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this level, top experts no longer clashed through qi or aura—they fought in the mysterious, unfathomable realm of spirit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, on a riverside beach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Wei'er's entire body bristled with combat qi, turning her into a living porcupine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent she clutched instantly drenched in blood, collapsing limply to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Another fragment…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She picked up the token shard, feeling wistful: “Why haven’t I seen that bald eagle, Li Wei? His blood must taste far better than others’…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center of Death Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Discourse Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Built atop a flattened mountain peak, it soared into the clouds, its surface as smooth as a mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Kuangtu stood at the platform’s center, like a god overlooking all beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a tall woman with golden hair and blue eyes approached behind Wu Kuangtu: “We’ve sent teams to test the strength of all the seed candidates you selected… five of the Eight Generals have died in battle… to die for you is their honor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. I hope those who come won’t disappoint me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Kuangtu’s eyes held a trace of anticipation: “Moreover… such a grand gathering has produced three unexpected contenders. Their fortunes may well be the True Martial Talisman!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long coveted this treasure of True Martial Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tens of thousands of years ago, he had no chance; now, decades later, he was too late—the Gui She Sect had already been annihilated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even their sect master, Gui Yan Nian, had confirmed his rainbow transcendence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he believed the True Martial Talisman would appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to the prophecy of the True Martial Ancestor, the Golden Age must come… I will reach the pinnacle of martial arts, until eternal life!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Kuangtu clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master… what of the Demon Cult? Are we being too lenient? Remember… their nine ranks don’t directly correspond to ours… their second-rank Lord of the Void can fight warriors beyond the Void Realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary hesitated, then spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I did it on purpose.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Kuangtu gazed toward a certain direction, his eyes gleaming with anticipation: “The Demon Cult’s first-rank masters are said to possess the power of eternal life. If I cannot break through to a higher realm this time, I’ll have to take another path—adopt the Demon Cult’s methods, hoping to live until the coming Golden Age.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had lived this long—he had already enjoyed everything: family, disciples, friends—all dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His only goal: the legendary pinnacle of martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising a tiger to become a threat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that even worth mentioning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black coffin, dismantled from a ship, floated submerged in a massive blood pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder it’s the Greatest Martial Tournament…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Demon Cultist gazed at the glowing patterns rising on the coffin, sighing: “Where else could you find so many Void Realm—or even higher—warriors dying in bulk?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s thanks to Wu Kuangtu and our full cooperation that such a spectacle is possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Another high-level warrior is approaching. This is part of the ritual.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third-rank “Eternal Darkness Marquis” suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third-rank “Marquis of Eternal Darkness” suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, an impenetrable darkness surged forth, forming a lake that instantly submerged an entire region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within the darkness, a blade of light exploded: “Devil Sect heretics—everyone must slay them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are elite warriors of the Da Luo Court!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Da Luo Court has entered its final dynasty years, a dying beast still retains its strength—some imperial elites can still be mustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Devil Sect could draw such imperial elites only by releasing true news—the Devil Sect’s leader is seeking breakthrough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And during this breakthrough, he will be at his most vulnerable—this is the perfect chance to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this opportunity is missed, it will bring “the End” to the entire world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he will surely appear on the Island of Death, in his most weakened state!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This news is indeed true, which is why so many righteous experts have come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet they do not know that each of these martial masters marching toward their end is, in essence, equivalent to tens of thousands of people dying over tens of thousands of years…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura of the End generated by this is exactly what the Devil Sect's leader craves!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wu Hou is dead…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Grandmaster Lie Shan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Send two more Yong’an Hous…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One after another, the black-clad figures vanished, the darkness torn away in patches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, an old man with fiery red hair and beard, wielding a blade as thin as a cicada’s wing, stepped before the blood pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intelligence was correct—this is indeed the Devil Sect’s leader’s most vulnerable moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the Devil Sect has already suffered catastrophic losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gui Xu Master… die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmaster Lie Shan slashed, and the void itself seemed to split.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crrrrack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pitch-black coffin split in two, revealing the Devil Sect’s leader within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of fear crossed his pale face; a thin red line appeared on his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash… splash…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Devil Sect’s leader’s body shattered outright…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Grandmaster Lie Shan, who had struck the blow, could hardly believe it: “The Devil Sect’s leader, who ruled for decades, just died like this? No—this isn’t right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His martial instinct screamed an unspeakable danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What flowed from the Devil Sect’s leader’s corpse was not crimson blood, but a pitch-black, viscous fluid—like crude oil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the writhing black liquid, strange runes drifted, shifting from fragmented to complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, every martial master attuned to the Path of Death turned their heads toward the Devil Sect’s leader’s location, sensing the dread of impending doom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wei, who had just knocked down Gong Jiu Yuan and taken his token fragment, suddenly looked up: “What is this…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The End… has arrived.” From within the Zhenwu Talisman came Fang Xing’s hollow sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>",1701,"2026-06-20T11:03:23.251Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1b152339424004e63cc2cfe9018b127043c5dc2e9d8236bb3fa8d2fefde454fb","starlight-professional-chapter-711","starlight-professional-chapter-709",726,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarlight-professional-cover.jpg"]