[{"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-473":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},2320405,4537,"Chapter 473: White Serpent","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-473",473,"\u003Cp>As a ironhead crocodile that had fused with dragon blood and undergone two mutations, Bai Li circled and danced in the air, summoning storms and weather phenomena so intense it looked nearly identical to a white dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several years ago, Bai Li had already reached the peak of Qi Refinement; had Wang Yu’s consciousness not returned to Blue Star, forcing it to remain in the spiritually depleted Lingxi Bay to guard Wang Yu’s physical body, it would have advanced long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, in this location blessed by a Class One medium spiritual vein enhanced by a minor spirit gathering array, with ample pure spiritual energy available, it could no longer suppress its spontaneous attempt to break into the Second Stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a true disciple of the Four Symbols Sect, Wang Yu naturally understood well the process of beast advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had even specifically studied ironhead crocodiles, but all his research pertained only to ordinary ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironhead crocodiles possess the potential to reach mid-Second Stage, meaning such beasts can normally advance only to Foundation Establishment mid-stage, after which their growth is capped by species and bloodline limitations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without incident, this black-green Shi iron beast, Lü Lin, could at most reach this level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xiao Bai was different: even at hatching, it was already a mutated spirit beast; after later absorbing dragon blood, it mutated again—so its final strength level remains uncertain, but it would certainly far surpass Lü Lin’s upper limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wang Yu pondered this, Bai Li’s long cry ceased, followed by a pained moan; its body suddenly swelled a full circle, bloodlines appearing as fine cracks across its scales, then it flicked its tail and vanished into the higher clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the clouds above churned violently, and deep thunder rumbled from within, faint lightning beginning to flicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The winds below grew fiercer and more violent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing this, Wang Yu didn’t hesitate—he slapped his waist pouch, and several small vials flew out in one burst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These small vials shattered one after another, spewing out a dozen colorful pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vials shattered one after another, spewing out a dozen colorful pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu let out a low cry and flicked his sleeve upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu muttered, flicking his sleeve upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dozen pills shot out like raindrops, vanished in a flash, and sank into the dark clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Wang Yu finally exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dozen pills shot out like raindrops, vanishing in flashes as they plunged into the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Wang Yu finally exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These pills had been prepared long ago—some purchased from the Four Symbols Sect’s General Affairs Hall, most self-refined—all special pills aiding spirit beasts in breakthroughs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond this, he could offer no further aid; whether the breakthrough succeeded depended entirely on Xiao Bai’s own ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, the other ironhead crocodile, Da Lu, had already risen to its feet, alternately staring at the churning pool and gazing upward at the strange sky, its expression dazed and bewildered, as if unaware of what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clouds above continued to churn, lightning flickering dimly then brightly, thunder growing deeper and heavier with each crash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind grew colder still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing this phenomenon, Wang Yu’s expression grew increasingly grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a colossal thunderclap boomed from high above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick bolt of lightning shot down from the clouds, striking the ground beside the black-green ironhead crocodile, instantly carving out a charred pit over two meters wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Lu leapt in fright, plunging into the pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, it surfaced with only its massive head above water, letting out a threatening low growl toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within the clouds, countless raindrops the size of beans suddenly fell—but after a gust of icy wind swept through, they transformed into dense hailstones, hammering down onto the ground around the pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Lu’s thick hide and tough flesh paid no heed to the falling hail, still roaring defiantly at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above Wang Yu, a soft sound echoed as a translucent, umbrella-like barrier appeared in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no protective spell—merely a mental force barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though star-natured energy was drastically weakened in this world, such a barrier could easily repel hailstones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dense hail struck the translucent barrier and bounced off harmlessly, not even shaking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, from within the clouds, a dragon’s roar louder than before rang out, and an aura stronger by many times surged forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clouds split apart, and a ten-foot-long, single-horned white serpent emerged, soaring through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its horn gleamed like pure snow, its body covered in dense, thick white scales, its eyes now deep blue as glacial ice; its belly and limbs, once visible, had vanished as if erased from existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu stared, slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, the single-horned white serpent opened its mouth toward the pool below, exhaling a torrent of blinding white cold air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sizzle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the ground within a mu’s radius centered on the pool froze into a thick layer of white ice; the entire pool became a glacial expanse, and the black-green ironhead crocodile solidified into a crystalline ice sculpture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white unicorn serpent in the air finally reacted, coiled once, then slowly landed before Wang Yu; as it touched the ground, its belly suddenly thrust out thick limbs, firmly supporting its massive body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu muttered, his voice deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The single-horned white serpent finally reacted, circling once before slowly descending before Wang Yu; as its feet touched ground, thick limbs suddenly sprouted from its belly, firmly supporting its massive body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu’s heart finally eased slightly; he glanced at the frozen pool and Da Lv turned to an ice statue, his lips twitching again, then he immediately formed a hand seal with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Li expertly pressed its head against the young man’s thigh, emitting affectionate low hisses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu’s heart eased slightly; he glanced at the frozen pool and the ice sculpture of Da Lu, then his lips twitched. He immediately formed a hand seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature in the void surged instantly, making the air searingly hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white ring appeared behind him, white flames surging within it, coalescing into a radiant white sun that slowly rose into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature in the air surged instantly, turning the atmosphere scorching hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat was so intense that Bai Li, curled on Wang Yu’s lap, seemed uncomfortable; it hissed softly and coiled itself into a tight ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu merely pointed a finger toward the pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white sun drifted slowly upward over the pool; where it passed, waves of heat melted the ice rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-green ironhead crocodile’s damp body soon floated atop the pool water; though it appeared weak and listless after thawing, it clearly suffered no serious harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Wang Yu finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation of intense heat in the void vanished rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white sun exploded into nothingness, its white flames shooting back toward Wang Yu, vanishing one by one into his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scorching heat in the air vanished swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu lowered his head, carefully examining the white spirit beast before him, now advanced to the Second Stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[63] Bai Li, too, lifted its neck, its eyes meeting Wang Yu’s gaze directly, clearly displaying a pleading, affectionate expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[64] “Xiao Bai, now that you’ve advanced to the Second Stage, what new abilities have you learned?” Wang Yu asked without ceremony, patting the white spirit beast’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>",1233,"2026-06-20T15:44:32.565Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1f39ae402c73a3286020303945595e27c4e73b957e06622357d86dcb9838e0cf","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-474","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-472",530,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-immortal-path-among-the-stars-cover.jpg"]