[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-star-martial-era":3,"chapter-the-star-martial-era-the-star-martial-era-chapter-110":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Star Martial Era",{"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},2274968,4448,"Chapter 110","the-star-martial-era-chapter-110",110,"\u003Cp>Beneath the banner of Jinshan Dao Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Instructor Ning Yuchan had just returned from the spectator zone to the trial zone, her expression grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples were comforting the academy’s current Fourth Senior Brother, Yu Xianghua, and Fifth Senior Brother, Zhang Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both passed the First Trial, but their rankings were far from ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fourth Senior Brother Yu Xianghua ultimately ranked five hundred thirty-seventh, while Fifth Senior Brother Zhang Ming ranked even lower—beyond nine hundredth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left both of them deeply disheartened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously in the academy, apart from Xu Jin and his group, they ranked third and fourth, and occasionally even pressured the former Second Senior Brother, Zhang Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, the gap between their rankings and Zhang Han’s one hundred thirty-third was enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like heaven and earth apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this ranking, not even securing a place in the Autumn Examination was certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Autumn Examination entry meant being officially selected into the National Dao Academy after successive rounds of elimination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of slots was neither large nor small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each year, the National Dao Academy admitted exactly eight hundred candidates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xianghua’s ranking was borderline, and during the First Trial, he had nearly been eliminated outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his senior brothers offered comfort, comfort was just comfort—Yu Xianghua and Zhang Ming now bore immense psychological pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had suppressed their cultivation for over half a year solely to gain entry into the National Dao Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifth Senior Brother Zhang Ming remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they failed to qualify, all their hard work over these months would be wasted, and their time squandered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had they not suppressed their cultivation for so long, they would already be refining stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your low rankings in the earlier trials are perfectly normal,” Ning Yuchan suddenly spoke upon returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xianghua, Zhang Ming, Lu Xianbing, Zhang Han, Wang Weisheng, and others all turned to her, eager to hear more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why does everyone want to enter the National Dao Academy? Because its cultivation resources are different. This trial realm is also a resource—your first trial realm has already been experienced by National Dao Academy disciples. Performing well is natural.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Ning Yuchan finished, Zhang Ming leapt to his feet. “Experienced it? Instructor Ning, isn’t that cheating?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me finish!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Yuchan gestured for the fiery-tempered Zhang Ming to sit. “Cheating is impossible—you can trust the academy absolutely. During today’s First Trial, National Dao Academy disciples did not fully experience the trial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they may have previously trained on one or several of its smaller sections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Left and Right Sacrificial Officers, the Four Academic Directors, and the Twelve Deputy Academic Directors all possess the authority and ability to design trial realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trials aren’t identical, but they’ve encountered similar or closely related challenges before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Performing better than you is natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the trials progress, the requirements for pure strength become stricter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Believe me—your Autumn Examination results will improve.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Ning Yuchan suddenly smiled. “Because I personally took this very Autumn Examination.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words instantly sparked curiosity among the disciples, who began pressing her with questions: “Instructor Ning, you took the Autumn Examination? What was your final ranking?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Instructor Ning, did you make it into the National Dao Academy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These questions stirred memories in Ning Yuchan; her smile suddenly faded. “You’ll find out later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough. Look—the Second Trial realm is already forming. Prepare for the Second Trial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed, and the First Trial realm had vanished; below, a chaotic swirl of starlight was rapidly shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the starlight, the prototype of a trial realm slowly emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Xu Jin was lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had fully understood Ning Yuchan’s meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms from his past life, it was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a citywide standardized test or random assessment—the examiners are often the best teachers from the city’s top schools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would they let students practice the exact questions in advance? Absolutely not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But similar question types? They’d definitely practiced them—many times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that cheating?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s called access to elite instructors’ resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this perspective, National Dao Academy disciples held a natural advantage in these trials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xu Jin didn’t care—he had no experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for Yuan Feiqing, the third-place finisher, ambushing and blocking him earlier, followed by Lu Kun sneaking in behind him to strike, Xu Jin could have easily secured second place and contested first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The later trials will make them realize how strong he is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the evolving realm below, Ning Yuchan had already formed her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pay attention—the Second Trial realm has been evolving for over half a watch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, terrain formation evolves quickly. Slowness means the realm being constructed is extremely complex—likely an alien species.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, this trial will most likely test combat skills in a martial practice format.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s very likely a point-based trial, possibly involving killing enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the rules appear, enter the realm and prioritize meeting the minimum point requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this point-based trial tests not only your combat ability, but also your total star force and tactical skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Star force is limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allocate it wisely to earn higher points,” Ning Yuchan analyzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin winced at her deductions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If her reasoning was correct,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Yuchan was truly a gold-medal coach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a hundred breaths, the realm below rapidly took shape—vast, endless wilderness stretched out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, a luminous screen appeared in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Autumn Examination Second Trial: Combat Practice】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Rules: In this realm, alien species that have appeared in numerous battlefields will emerge. Minimum cultivation: Canxia Sixth Layer, primarily Canxia Sixth and Seventh Layers. Include Cast-Star enemies; highest-tier are refined-star elite aliens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill one Canxia Sixth Layer: 1 point. Kill one Canxia Seventh Layer: 2 points. Kill one Cast-Star Early Stage: 4 points. Kill one Cast-Star Mid Stage: 6 points. Kill one Cast-Star Late Stage: 8 points. Kill one Cast-Star Peak: 10 points. Kill one Refine-Star First Layer: 15 points. Kill one Refine-Star Second Layer: 20 points. Kill one Refine-Star Third Layer: 25 points. Additionally, three Refine-Star Fifth Layer elite aliens: kill one for 50 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pass if you reach at least 10 points and survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Combat Practice lasts half an hour; those killed before reaching 10 points are eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Combat Practice is a war-type trial; military discipline governs all actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Rewards】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【First Place: Three Cast-Star Elixirs】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Second and Third Place: Two Cast-Star Elixirs】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Fourth to Tenth Place: One Cast-Star Elixir】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Eleventh to One Hundredth Place: Twenty strands of Starlight】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【All who pass: Five strands of Starlight】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the rules and rewards appeared—and simultaneously, Xu Jin received a Starlight message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Xu Jin, you have received sixty strands of Starlight as a reward from the Chen Guo National Dao Academy】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin was pleasantly surprised—rewards were being distributed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sank his thoughts into the Star-Picking Token and immediately saw his Starlight count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Lord of the Stars: Xu Jin】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Chen Guo National Dao Academy】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Starlight: 287 strands】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Moon-Drunk Immortal had gifted him Starlight, his total had once reached 249 strands, but he’d spent heavily recently—sending Starlight messages and replenishing star force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin knew clearly: these Starlight strands were his most vital cultivation resources. He now understood the purpose of the Chen Guo National Dao Academy’s Autumn Examination—anyone who passed received rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant even if they failed to enter the academy, participating disciples could still accumulate cultivation resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Cast-Star Elixirs, Xu Jin already knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most crucial elixir for Cast-Star cultivation, they contain vast amounts of star force and are said to be forged from star-beast star cores. Unlike most elixirs, their efficacy doesn’t drastically diminish after one dose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cast-Star Elixirs function more like containers storing star force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typically, a Canxia Seventh Layer peak cultivator needs at least one Cast-Star Elixir to complete basic Cast-Star formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To forge a mid-grade star core, at least three Cast-Star Elixirs are required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the academy, one Cast-Star Elixir costs five hundred Dao Merits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If calculated this way, the first-place reward was astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Cast-Star Elixirs equaled fifteen hundred Dao Merits—fifteen hundred Dao Merits required one hundred fifty strands of Starlight to exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First place!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time, I’ll secure second and fight for first!” Xu Jin resolved inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Xu Jin, the Second Trial Combat Practice is about to begin. Enter within thirty breaths.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Starlight message appeared before Xu Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment, Ning Yuchan swiftly summarized the rules for the disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pay attention—the military drill follows discipline as its standard; discipline has already been explained to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But there are two hidden key points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This stage actually allows you to cooperate in pairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you land near someone you know, form a small team to fight together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The other point: pay close attention to star force allocation.\" Ning Yuchan urged urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the banner of the Chen Guo Dao Academy, Liu Qingzhu, one of the twelve Vice Academic Directors, berated a group of Chen Guo Dao Academy disciples for half a minute, especially those ranked fourth and below—and she was still going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you all good for? The first stage had five trial realms—tell me, which similar one have you never experienced?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Thousand Arrows Piercing the Heart?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Waves of the Sea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Star Beast Ambush?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or traps?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve all experienced similar trials—even if altered, at your realm, no matter how changed, it’s still the Qi-Condensation Stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at the scores you got!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn’t even sweep the top ten—and three came from provincial Dao academies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ji Hongli doesn’t even matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the other two?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve nearly ruined my face!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Lu Kun—he’s the trash among trash!\" As Liu Qingzhu, hands on hips, raged, she scanned the trial participants and suddenly realized Lu Kun was missing—she grew even angrier and kicked Yan Chen hard. \"You’re still seeking revenge? You’re all from Chen Guo—what revenge are you even after?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire group of Chen Guo Dao Academy disciples lowered their heads, silent and ashamed under Vice Academic Director Liu Qingzhu’s scolding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough! Move in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve all participated in at least one combat drill before—if you embarrass me again,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter your Autumn Exam results, I won’t take a single one of you!\" Liu Qingzhu gripped her slender waist, standing like a street shrew yelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Chen Guo Dao Academy disciples felt as if freed from a heavy burden and scrambled into the Autumn Exam’s second stage like fleeing rats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before entering, Yan Chen, Yuan Feiqing, and others each received a streak of starlight message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sender was Lu Kun—who had been eliminated earlier!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast to the casual entry of Chen Guo Dao Academy disciples into the second stage, candidates from various prefectures and counties entered much later, many only stepping in during the final few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chief instructors of each prefecture and county analyzed the rules using their own experience and gave their disciples the most detailed briefings, hoping to offer help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the Jinshan Dao Academy banner, just before the disciples stepped into the second trial realm, Ning Yuchan suddenly said, \"This second stage relies on military discipline, but you must remain vigilant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is competition!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A competition where eliminating one means one less opponent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay alert toward disciples from other Dao academies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the first stage, several of our academy’s eliminated disciples were sabotaged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially those from Yanzhou Provincial Dao Academy—be careful!\" Ning Yuchan warned firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin paused mid-step. Yanzhou Provincial Dao Academy disciples?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because of the earlier crackdown on the Worship of the Dipper Cult?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, Xu Jin stepped forward and entered the second trial realm—information immediately appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Xu Jin, you are about to begin the combat drill. Choose up to three items from the following list to enter the battlefield within ten seconds.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Xu Jin appeared a list of item categories, identical to the first stage, except for one addition: the elixir option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【One San Yuan Hui Xing Pill】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elixir option added?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Yuchan was right—the total star force matters greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, a weapon-class star weapon is mandatory. To conserve star force, a weapon-class star weapon is essential—Xu Jin selected a star longsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin had never trained intensively with weapons, but during previous trial realms with the Drunken Moon Immortal, Bugui, and Lu Xianbing, he had always used a longsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had developed some practical experience with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>San Yuan Hui Xing Pill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin knew the pill’s effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It cost one hundred taels of silver, and its potency was four times that of a superior Star-Replenishing Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, because Xu Jin had undergone eight rounds of Bone-Refining and Blood-Purifying, his total star force had increased dramatically—so much so that even one superior Star-Replenishing Pill could not restore even one-tenth of his star force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One San Yuan Hui Xing Pill could restore roughly three-tenths of his current total star force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three-tenths was not insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the San Yuan Hui Xing Pill was mandatory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One final item to choose: armor\u002Fshield or boots?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After only a second’s hesitation, Xu Jin chose light boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no experience using a shield, but he had extensive experience using first-tier star boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, all three items materialized in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later, the countdown ended. Xu Jin fell, and a flash of light transported him to a hollow in a mountainous wilderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost the instant he landed, a strange bamboo whistle echoed through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet as Xu Jin scanned the surroundings, he saw no enemies—yet his Mingji Star Pattern flashed urgent warnings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Xu Jin spotted several moving green shapes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden among the trees, they were nearly impossible to spot unless you stared constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Green-skinned humans? Are these the so-called alien races?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do such strange races still exist in this age?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, from the bamboo whistle, three green lights surged—two charged toward Xu Jin, while the third remained still, drawing a bow and nocking an arrow—the string snapped taut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranged and melee—this was a team assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin’s feet exploded with starlight, instantly leaping over the heads of the two green-skinned aliens and lunging beside the green-skinned archer—his sword slashed down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green-skinned archer panicked, raising his left hand to block—the instant it extended, starlight surged, hardening into resilient wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin flicked his left fingers lightly—star arrows shot out at point-blank range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Directly exploded the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin’s score appeared above his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Score: 2】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, the two charging green-skinned aliens roared in fury and turned back to attack Xu Jin—he sidestepped, closing to two meters, and as the two aliens launched their attacks, his left fingers flicked twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two star arrows shot out swiftly, each striking the head precisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Score: 6】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2444,"2026-06-19T23:56:29.689Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","61bb0882909e2f8cde5f9565258d5cc4a11783bc82cd9f397c5c7c67999628e4","the-star-martial-era-chapter-111","the-star-martial-era-chapter-109",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-star-martial-era-cover.jpg"]