[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t":3,"chapter-struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-255":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Struggling to Survive with Regression Power in the Primordial Saint Sect",{"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},1730297,2212,"Chapter 255 : Life Star Hanging High, Sun and Moon Sharing the Sky","struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-255",255,"\u003Cp>Chapter 255: Life Star Hanging High, Sun and Moon Sharing the Sky\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaifang City, Luo Family Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This village, resembling a paradise isolated from the world, sat with its back against Tianzhu Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villagers usually entered the mountain to hunt, gather herbs, or chop wood, then carried them to the city for sale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And on an open ground in the village, a thin-faced boy around eleven or twelve years old was practicing his punches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of a lack of food, his face looked pale and sickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, each punch he threw carried great focus, and from time to time, he let out grunting sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Use more strength! Do not slack off!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside the boy stood a burly, bare-chested man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Practicing fists is like rowing against the current.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you stop for a day, your skills will diminish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you stop for ten days, even the greatest ability will waste away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How else can you sense your Life Star?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man held a bamboo stick in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he scolded, he struck the boy's body with the stick to correct his posture and flaws in the punching technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both his voice and actions seemed extremely harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when he saw the boy gritting his teeth and persevering did a rare trace of warmth flash in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that, half an hour passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, stop now, take a break.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the man spoke, he did not relax but kept staring at the boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw that the boy did not collapse immediately but slowly withdrew from his punching stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hoo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long breath was exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It lingered in the air like a white arrow hanging mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing all this, the boy stood steadily in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man finally nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like you didn’t forget what I taught you yesterday.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The biggest taboo in practicing fists is losing your breath.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if you are exhausted to the limit and can’t hold on anymore, you still must not slack off when resting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Otherwise, if your breath leaks, all your practice for the past half-day would be wasted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy scratched his head with a somewhat simple and slightly proud expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he raised his head to look at the sky above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a glance, countless stars glittered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was sunrise or sunset, even in daylight, the sky still had countless stars twinkling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were brilliant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some had yet to be lit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teachings he had received since childhood told him that the stars in the sky corresponded to people on earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They symbolized the destinies of all living beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, a hint of anticipation flashed in the boy’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not help but look at the man and ask, “Master, when will I be able to light my Life Star?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man replied casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left the boy stunned for a long while before he reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today!? Then why didn’t you tell me earlier, Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I had told you earlier, it wouldn’t work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared at the corner of the man’s mouth as he spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You just finished a set of 【Responding to Destiny Fist】.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, raise your head to the sky and slowly close your eyes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy hurried to follow the instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, this seemingly meaningless action unexpectedly gave the boy an indescribable feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My Life Star...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a daze, the boy’s consciousness seemed to connect with the vast sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw a dim star slowly light up under his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, a thought descended along the starlight—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Villager】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These simple two words left the boy dazed for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he open his eyes, finding the man staring at him with a bit of nervousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What Life Star did you get?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s 【Villager】,” the boy answered truthfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s expression remained unchanged, but a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“【Villager】, huh... Well, living a peaceful life isn’t too bad either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the boy looked puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t a 【Villager】 practice martial arts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, you can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man patted the boy’s head but sighed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, the wonder of 【Villager】 is merely that you can eat anything when you’re starving.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And when it comes to martial arts, since you are not a 【Warrior Soldier】, you lack the corresponding mystical enhancement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Practicing will yield half the results for twice the effort.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rather than wasting time, it’s better to honestly farm the land and live well as a 【Villager】.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you recklessly try to change your fate, you might end up worse than before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, the man sighed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his personal experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the boy, he had been a 【Warrior Soldier】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he had not been content with merely being a foot soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had longed to become a general in the army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was not his destiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the blessing of a higher Life Star, everything went wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to defy his destined path had only brought him misfortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, he was gravely injured in a great war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for that, he would not have retired to this remote mountain village to live in seclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Master...” the boy lowered his head but then looked up hopefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does having the Life Star of 【Villager】 mean I’ll be a villager for the rest of my life?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Not necessarily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy was still young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man did not want to crush his spirit, so he changed his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Although the Life Stars of the world seem to be predestined, there are exceptions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For example, when the 【Heavenly Demon Enters the World】, countless variables arise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At that time, even if you are a 【Villager】, you still have the hope of becoming a 【Heavenly Son】.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know, I know!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy immediately raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Bright Heavenly Son and the Night Heavenly Son, their Life Stars correspond to the Sun and the Moon in the sky!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To control the Sun Star is to be the Bright Heavenly Son.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To control the Moon Star is to be the Night Heavenly Son.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Both hold the supreme positions under Heaven.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whenever the 【Heavenly Demon Enters the World】 arrives, all martial artists in the world will feel the call.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the end, two Heavenly Sons will rise together to slay the Demons from beyond the realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At that time, the Heavenly Son will unify the world and bring long-awaited peace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, the man’s eyes also revealed a look of longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to ancient records, the last 【Heavenly Demon Enters the World】 happened a thousand years ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At that time, pressured by the might of the Heavenly Demons, the rulers of the Sixteen States of the Central Plains joined forces.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right on the peak of Tianzhu Mountain behind us, they swore a blood oath to establish the Era of Prosperous Martiality and resist the Heavenly Demons together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Under their rule, brave warriors and wise strategists rose like clouds and rain, all fighting to the death.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only then did the dynasty endure to this day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man had a decent gift for storytelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his narration, a soul-stirring history slowly unfolded, leaving the boy completely entranced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wished he had been born in that era of great strife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General Chen! Something terrible has happened!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several young men from outside the village ran over with bows and short blades in their hands, their faces full of panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a disturbance in the mountain, and wild beasts are charging down!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s expression instantly changed in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianzhu Mountain spanned hundreds of miles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It teemed with countless poisonous insects and ferocious beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were likely several Beast Kings among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of event could cause such a massive disturbance in the mountain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Could it be a Beast Tide?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Impossible.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The City Lord had made an agreement with the Beast Lords of Tianzhu Mountain years ago.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Both sides had agreed not to infringe upon each other.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why would the Beast Lords suddenly unleash a Beast Tide?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he thought so, the man did not dare to take it lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Luo Family Village was located in a remote corner outside the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the face of a Beast Tide, it was like a tiny pebble in the ocean, destined to be swallowed in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps only Kaifang City nearby could barely serve as a reef to withstand the waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, the man made a decisive call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gather all the villagers immediately and retreat toward Kaifang City.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is beyond our ability to handle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We must report to the City Lord first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the man finished speaking, a thunderous boom interrupted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded like thunder erupting from the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, it seemed as if Tianzhu Mountain itself had collapsed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, countless villagers of Luo Family Village showed looks of horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the man, who considered himself well-experienced, stood dumbfounded, staring wide-eyed at the narrow rift that had suddenly torn open in the sky above Tianzhu Mountain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The sky... is torn...!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scenes described in ancient texts flashed through the man’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A story he had only ever read in books was now unfolding right before his eyes, leaving him at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Demon Enters the World?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Demon Enters the World!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, billions of stars in the sky lit up at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the Sun Star and Moon Star, which shone brightly and cast their light upon the rift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost at the same time, all martial artists who had lit their Life Stars saw the image of the rift in their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They felt as if the usual constraints from their Life Stars had been lifted completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer bound by the identity their Life Star had given them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fierce and irresistible urge surged in their hearts:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill the one who comes out of the rift!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who takes the head first shall be the King of the World!\u003C\u002Fp>",1681,"2026-06-06T16:06:03.280Z",1,"novelbin.me","192a0752b1f936c8b6d7b10f9ab1d0b9e9d816ef8a0ad548f0c5ec32b40863c2","struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-256","struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-254",449,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstruggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-cover.jpg"]