[{"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-63":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},2319995,4537,"Chapter 63","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-63",63,"\u003Cp>A gray giant bird soared between a chain of mountains, its back bearing three people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front figure was about thirty, with a clean-shaven face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two youths behind were twenty-five to twenty-six and eighteen to nineteen respectively—indeed, Shi Hai, Wang Yu, and Yu Xiaoming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our Four Symbols Sect is famed for its beast-taming arts; our sect is divided into four major branches: Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, and Vermilion Bird, each overseen by a Jin Dan elder, with the sect master chosen in rotation among them. Yet our disciples are divided into outer, inner, and true transmission ranks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Generally, those who pass the outer sect test may join as outer disciples; if an outer disciple reaches the late Qi Condensation stage before turning thirty and still shows potential for Foundation Establishment, they may join one of the four branches as an inner disciple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once an inner disciple successfully establishes their Foundation, they may become a branch elder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for true transmission disciples, no branch may have more than three; each is personally approved by the branch elder as a Jin Dan seed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remember this: though the sect provides some cultivation resources annually, the share granted to outer and inner disciples is worlds apart—just the spiritual energy density in their respective cultivation zones differs by several times.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“True transmission disciples receive every possible resource from all four branches, solely to increase their slim chance of one day breaking through to Jin Dan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The cultivation sites of true transmission disciples differ entirely from those of inner and outer disciples—they are surrounded by specialized Spirit Gathering arrays. It’s said that with the same innate talent, one day’s cultivation within equals ten or more days outside, something ordinary disciples cannot even imagine.”” Shi Hai, standing at the front of the bird’s back, explained the Four Symbols Sect to the two behind him; by the end, he could not hide his envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So in the Four Symbols Sect, the higher your status, the more resources you receive—and we two will start as outer disciples upon joining.” Wang Yu asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Yu Xiaoming’s face was pale, his brow faintly shadowed with dejection, as if still unable to fully recover from his earlier defeat in combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your two cases are unusual: though your elemental roots are ordinary, both of you have awakened your physical bloodlines.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By past custom, anyone who awakens a bloodline—regardless of other talents—must be reported to the four branch elders, who decide whether to grant direct inner disciple status.” Shi Hai smiled as he explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard the upper sect places special emphasis on physical bloodlines—so it’s true? Do bloodline bearers truly have great value in beast-taming?” Wang Yu pressed further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, whether they’re truly useful? You’ll find out once you join the sect. All I’ll say is, many inner disciples in the four branches are bloodline bearers.” Shi Hai replied with deep implication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Wang Yu’s eyes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Yu Xiaoming also spoke: “Shi Zhishi, based on your experience, how likely do you think it is that we’ll be directly chosen by one of the four branches?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In my view, both of you showed exceptional combat ability, but your elemental root cultivation potential is ordinary—barely meeting the sect’s entry threshold, and you’re both rather old. I can only say: don’t harbor high hopes, or you’ll be deeply disappointed.” Shi Hai paused, then carefully advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu and Yu Xiaoming exchanged glances, each seeing defiance in the other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew they could fight across ranks—yet now they might not even become inner disciples. Naturally, both felt bitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, ahead lies our Four Symbols Sect’s mountain gate. Hold steady—I’m ordering the spirit sparrow to descend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Shi Zhishi gave a low command and lightly stamped his foot on the bird’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray giant bird let out a cry and dove toward what appeared to be an ordinary small mountain below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a soft *puff*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu felt his body momentarily stiffen, as if breaking through a barrier—the scenery before him abruptly changed: lush green forests stretched ahead, and farther off, eight towering peaks over a thousand zhang high stood in a row.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What startled him more: three of the eight peaks had collapsed from the middle, the remaining portions charred black, as if freshly scoured by thunder and flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this be the mark left by a Jin Dan elder’s battle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu pondered this, when suddenly Yu Xiaoming let out a cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such pure spiritual energy—no wonder it’s a second-rank spiritual vein.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wang Yu couldn’t help but inhale deeply—immediately, his mouth filled with the scent of plants and trees; the spiritual energy density was nearly several times that of the Yin family’s, and his internal energy stirred restlessly, leaving him stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The entire Four Symbols Sect is built upon three large second-rank spiritual veins. This is nothing—once you enter the sect’s actual cultivation zones, you’ll understand why it’s called a sacred ground, and why everyone strives to become a disciple.” Shi Hai chuckled lightly ahead, as if this were commonplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then urged the gray giant bird straight toward the nearest peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before they neared, dozens of black, foot-long strange birds flew out from the forest below—each entirely black, feathers glossy, claws sharp; they circled the gray bird several times before squawking and returning to the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—these are fellow disciples on duty verifying our identities. If you weren’t carrying a sect token, they’d immediately summon spirit birds to block and raise the alarm.” Shi Hai gave a brief explanation, then guided the giant bird to hover above a cluster of buildings halfway up the peak, circled once, and landed steadily on an open platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the three stepped down, a cry echoed from the sky—a white crane over ten zhang long descended, from which two more people stepped down: a man and a woman, old and young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shi Hai bows to Elder Liu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Hai recognized the red-faced elder ahead and was startled—he stepped forward two paces and bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, so it’s Shi Shixiong. Bringing new disciples, then?” The red-faced elder wore a yellow hemp robe, his face marked by a brownish-red wine-nose; he seemed to know Shi Hai and waved dismissively, glancing at Wang Yu and Yu Xiaoming behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man was a Foundation Establishment elder of the Four Symbols Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Liu, I was fortunate on this mission—I encountered two disciples who awakened physical bloodlines. I’m preparing to notify the four branches to come select them.” Shi Hai replied respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Awakened bloodlines? Then we must summon those old fellows to take a look—can’t miss a promising seed. Good, I’m also bringing someone to Vermilion Bird Peak—let’s go through the formalities together.” Elder Liu glanced back at the eight- or nine-year-old girl in a red dress following him, his face softening with affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that same moment, Wang Yu clearly saw the girl’s face—and his spine chilled, his heart pounding wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl’s mischievous, elfin features were unmistakably a miniature version of the green-dressed girl, “Qin’er”—the infamous “Blood Beauty” of the Four Fiends of Lanshan.\u003C\u002Fp>",1193,"2026-06-20T15:44:30.991Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a9866ac68c1b353559ab945c510c0d9754efa015ae00e50cd1d18e009492bb0a","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-64","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-62",530,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-immortal-path-among-the-stars-cover.jpg"]