[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-immortal-path-among-the-stars":3,"chapter-the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-405":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Immortal Path Among the Stars",{"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},2320337,4537,"Chapter 405","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-405",405,"\u003Cp>These thorn beasts may seem ferocious and nearly unstoppable to ordinary people, but to Wang Yu, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, they were even weaker than non-classed demons—merely somewhat powerful ferocious beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether biting or spitting thorns, none could break through the protective spells of a Qi Condensation cultivator, let alone protective artifacts; the only real trouble was that these thorn beasts could fly and coordinated well, possessing considerable intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his body was now mortal and the “Skywing Standard Model” exosuit couldn’t withstand direct attacks from thorn beasts, a single slash from its giant sword carried power no weaker than a Qi Condensation cultivator’s spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the star-nu energy he channeled through this “Skywing Standard Model” exosuit was at least one-third stronger than under normal conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These exosuits could actually amplify a pilot’s mental energy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such a massive advantage, combined with his years of battlefield experience from the cultivation world, he alone—while all other examinees had failed—managed to effortlessly slay the remaining thorn beasts using the exosuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the future cataclysm of Blue Star were to be caused by demons of this caliber, he himself wouldn’t believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wang Yu pondered this, he moved his arm inside the cockpit; the white exosuit mirrored the motion, sheathing its giant blade into a massive scabbard on its back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he thought he’d be teleported out of the test scenario, a white beam suddenly descended from high above, engulfing him and the exosuit together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a mechanical, emotionless voice echoed in his ears:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“System detection: Designation GLX has been conscripted into Special Reserve, assigned to Star Tactical Exosuit Team, now recognized as a certified exosuit pilot. Special training scenario activated. Teleportation initiating: 10, 9, 8…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A countdown echoed from the beam; Wang Yu suddenly realized something, his face flickering with surprise, and immediately piloted the exosuit down to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thud.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the massive exosuit’s feet crushed into the sandy soil, kicking up a cloud of dust, the countdown ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a flash of white light, the surroundings blurred, and then he stood inside a vast transparent glass room, outside which stretched an endless ocean—as if stranded on a solitary island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu’s gaze locked onto a flat, circular metal platform at the room’s center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a white beam erupted from the platform, revealing an old man clad in a white robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man was small and thin, with an enormous head, his face wrinkled; as soon as he appeared, he began speaking within the beam, unperturbed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Star-nu energy has nine tiers. The first three focus on expanding and amplifying mental energy—these are spiritual techniques accessible to all exosuit pilots.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a Yubei  exosuit pilot, if possessing the requisite talent, may receive the first three tiers’ cultivation incantations and permissions; though in practice, few meet the conditions, this is a basic right granted by the Blue Star Alliance to all exosuit pilots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from the fourth tier onward, it is entirely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Star-nu energy beyond the third tier will, according to the cultivator’s innate talent, assist in forming mental fields with unique properties; even without an exosuit, a pilot gains unimaginable destructive power. Thus, to cultivate beyond the third tier, two conditions must be met:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, one must hold the rank of certified exosuit pilot or higher, with authority to customize a personal exosuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, one must have earned three B-class or higher merits for the Blue Star Alliance, or one A-class or higher merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Special supplementary clause: If the second condition is unmet, but the cultivator reaches the third tier of star-nu energy and is detected as a pure-blooded Blue Star human, they automatically gain permission to cultivate tiers four through six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Detecting GLX’s current data: First condition met, second condition unmet. Activating special supplementary clause. Star-nu energy detection initiating…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had the white-robed elder finished speaking than he turned his head slightly, his gaze locking precisely onto Wang Yu, his pupils instantly turning silver-white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puff.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An invisible wave of mental energy erupted from his eyes, like a flood crashing into Wang Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu’s expression shifted slightly; without hesitation, he tapped his brow, releasing his own mental energy to meet the incoming force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A muffled boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two mental energies collided in midair, unleashing invisible shockwaves that surged outward like a hurricane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transparent walls, whatever glass they were made of, showed not the slightest tremor from the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Star-nu energy tier one detection passed. Initiating tier two detection,” the large-headed elder said, his expression unchanged; instantly, a mental force several times stronger than before shot from his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu narrowed his eyes; the mental energy erupting from his brow also surged several times stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous crash echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two massive mental forces clashed in midair, locked in stalemate, making the surrounding air hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously motionless transparent walls began to tremble slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Star-nu energy tier two detection passed. Initiating tier three detection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large-headed elder spoke again without blinking; his silver-white pupils suddenly expanded nearly half the size of his eyes, appearing grotesque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu felt the opposing mental force surge again, a terrifying pressure pushing his own energy back step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised an eyebrow, his face calm, and formed a hand seal; another near-identical torrent of mental energy burst from his brow, the air itself faintly hissing with the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding white wave erupted at the room’s center, slamming into the transparent walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glass panels could no longer withstand such force—they shattered instantly, raining down as countless shards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Star-nu energy tier three detection passed. Subject still possesses residual capacity. Triggering special procedure. Initiating tier four detection.” The white-robed elder’s face finally showed a flicker of surprise, yet his voice remained emotionless; his pupils expanded again, turning fully silver-white. He raised one arm and extended his palm toward Wang Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A muffled sound echoed from the empty space above, “puff.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A muffled sound came from above; Wang Yu looked up to see a massive, nearly transparent hand materialize in midair—crystal-like, the size of a house—its fingers pressing downward, unleashing invisible crushing force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mental energy solidification.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu gasped; without hesitation, he tapped both temples and released all his remaining mental energy upward, vaguely forming a colossal, indistinct shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deafening crash as the crushing force struck the shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shield’s surface rippled like waves but barely held against the downward pressure—until the giant transparent hand sank slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The downward force suddenly doubled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crack.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks spread across the shield’s surface, widening rapidly; within moments, it shattered with a dull boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu felt his head “buzz,” staggered, and nearly fell.\u003C\u002Fp>",1106,"2026-06-20T15:44:32.565Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","02db96bb81b32bd98b867da25bea2945252d85249d43d069b9de9b7c66af4c57","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-406","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-404",530,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-immortal-path-among-the-stars-cover.jpg"]