[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-star-martial-era":3,"chapter-the-star-martial-era-the-star-martial-era-chapter-189":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},2275047,4448,"Chapter 189: The Art of Limb Regeneration","the-star-martial-era-chapter-189",189,"\u003Cp>Watching the fifth-rank Gather-Dou cultivator, slain by the fifth-rank Patterned Qinglan and reduced to bloody shards, Xu Jin let out a long breath, the tension in his chest finally dissipating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Xu Jin turned toward the direction where Ying Ge had fled, the Mingji Star Pattern of the Lower Star Palace flared again with brilliant starlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Mingji Star Pattern’s sensing, two powerful qi signatures were rapidly approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin’s heart lurched in alarm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another wave coming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the direction sensed by the Mingji Star Pattern, Xu Jin saw two streaks of starlight speeding across the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he recognized their origin, his heart eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those coming out of Wan Yi City were almost certainly reinforcements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet these two fifth-rank Gather-Dou cultivators were racing straight toward Ying Ge’s direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They must be retainers from the Ying family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin glanced at the shattered corpse and scattered fragments of belongings, including broken elixir vials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qinglan was a wind-based star technique; being shredded was normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one small leather pouch, palm-sized, remained intact, now falling to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin snatched up the leather pouch and sprinted toward Ying Ge’s direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know how Ying Ge was doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Ying Ge’s wealth, he should be able to hold on, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, another streak of light shot out from within Wan Yi City, moving at incredible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, it overtook the two fifth-rank retainers from the Ying family and arrived before Xu Jin in the next breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A greenish-blue robe descended from the sky, carrying a wave of fragrance as it pressed down upon Xu Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, good, you’re safe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Liu Qingzhu arriving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, when Ying Ge had called for help, Xu Jin had also sent out a plea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin’s plea for help was directed at his master, Liu Qingzhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t directly appealed to the Grand Master for reasons of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he summoned the Grand Master with just one cry for help, it would indirectly reveal his importance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Liu Qingzhu was more than enough to handle this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s the assassin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingzhu scanned the surroundings fiercely, teeth clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I killed him with two Qinglan Star Patterns.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A fourth-rank Condense-Star?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. A fifth-rank Gather-Dou cultivator.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is that possible?” Liu Qingzhu stared in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even two fifth-rank Star Patterns could barely cripple a fifth-rank Gather-Dou cultivator—killing one was utterly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The patterns were given to me by the Grand Master,” Xu Jin added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That might explain it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingzhu’s doubts vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Items that leaked from the Grand Master’s possession were almost always top-tier—killing a fifth-rank cultivator was within possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll go check.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, I’ll go check on Ying Ge!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingzhu glanced toward Ying Ge’s direction—three or four li away. At that distance, she could arrive in an instant; Xu Jin would be safe going there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, two fifth-rank Gather-Dou reinforcements from the Ying family had already arrived there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Liu Qingzhu moved to inspect the scene, clearly intending to pursue the killer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five breaths later, Xu Jin reached Ying Ge’s location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fifth-rank Gather-Dou assassin, upon sensing the Ying family’s two reinforcements, had abandoned Ying Ge and retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xu Jin arrived, he sensed three star qi signatures—Ying Ge was still alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Xu Jin could even assess Ying Ge’s condition, he heard Ying Ge whisper weakly, “Liu Retainer, hurry—go save Senior Brother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master, you’re in this state already...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Retainer’s voice cracked with emotion. At the same moment, sensing the rapid approach of star qi from behind, he whirled around, eyes fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ying Ge—how is Ying Ge?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin quickly identified himself, then saw Ying Ge’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze in place, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Ge looked horrific.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both legs were gone. His right arm and half his shoulder had vanished. Xu Jin even saw pink lung tissue exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Retainer was holding him, applying a low-rank Star Healing Pattern to staunch the bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other retainer searched for Ying Ge’s severed limbs. Moments later, a furious curse erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All shattered—completely pulverized! No chance of reattachment!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quick! Do you have any mid-rank Star Healing Patterns? This won’t stop!” Liu Retainer shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry—you two—send one to save Senior Brother!” Ying Ge, half-unconscious, still gave orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin’s heart warmed, his eyes stung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other retainer fired another low-rank Star Healing Pattern at Ying Ge. Greenish light washed over him, barely improving his condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood still gushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this continued, Ying Ge would die for sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that bleeding couldn’t be stopped—it was that the fifth-rank cultivator’s residual star qi still festered deep in the wounds, continuously destroying tissue. To stop the bleeding, they’d have to violently purge that star qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But violent removal would inflict further damage on Ying Ge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially on the right shoulder—if they struck again, half his lung would be shredded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a sixth-rank cultivator could effortlessly erase the residual star qi left by a fifth-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No! Do you have any mid-rank Star Healing Patterns?” Liu Retainer roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No! I don’t have anything like that—our Lord might!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ask! Urgent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have one!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xu Jin spoke, without letting them see, he stepped forward and crushed a low-rank Star Healing Pattern—but one he had personally nurtured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recovery power of a mid-rank Star Healing Pattern was indeed immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep green light rippled like water, several waves washing over the wound, dissolving the lingering star qi. The green glow continued to spread, halting the bleeding, regenerating the torn pink lung tissue, and rapidly sealing the wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the wounds heal, Xu Jin’s face turned ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No limb regeneration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two retainers stared at Ying Ge’s healed wounds, their expressions equally grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ying family of Songzhou had produced only one true disciple of the State Academy in decades—and now he was crippled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin’s heart trembled; he felt an urge to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Star Healing Patterns not only restored injuries but also slightly replenished energy, reviving consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin couldn’t imagine what Ying Ge’s reaction would be when he woke up and saw himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this happened to him, Xu Jin felt he couldn’t bear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, Xu Jin’s Star-Picking Token flashed rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Are you at the Academy? If not, return immediately! Return with extreme caution—report your location, and Chief Peng will come to meet you.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A star-message from Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d been attacked first, yet the Grand Master warned him afterward?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did that mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something else bad had happened. “Grand Master, Ying Ge and I were assassinated. I’m safe for now; Ying Ge is critically wounded. Master Liu is with me.” Xu Jin reported in the simplest terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Brother, you’re safe? Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Ge, now conscious, opened his eyes and saw Xu Jin. Suddenly, he remembered—and looked down at his lower body. One glance, and all color drained from his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Liu... Liu Retainer... can’t... can’t they be reattached?” Ying Ge whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master... they’re all shattered—some even incinerated. No chance of reattachment!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Ge went still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes emptied instantly—he fainted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this, Xu Jin’s heart ached terribly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation was even more unbearable than killing Ying Ge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assassin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despicable assassin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, Xu Jin felt an urge to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, within Wan Yi City, it was as if a beehive had been disturbed—masses of starlight surged toward this location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five breaths later, an old man with white hair and beard stepped through the stars, appearing before them—it was Peng Zongguan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xu Jin unharmed, he first exhaled in relief; but when he saw Ying Ge’s condition, his face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qingzhu, escort Xu Jin and Ying Ge back to the Dao Academy immediately. Take Ying Ge to Professor Pan Hong and see if he can find a way to save him,” Peng Zongguan ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Liu Qingzhu accepted the order, she asked with some confusion, “Master Peng, aren’t we chasing the assassin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course we will, but it’s still too dangerous right now! Today, not only Xu Jin and Ying Ge were targeted!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingzhu instantly grew solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assassination of just Xu Jin and Ying Ge was entirely different from multiple disciples being attacked simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a large force rushed from Wan Yi City. The first person Xu Jin recognized was Ying Ge’s father, Ying Bonian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just one glance, Ying Bonian’s eyes filled with tears. “Ge’er!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chunyu Bureau is handling this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chunyu Bureau forces arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Danxia Guard arrived at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even before they arrived, several streaks of light shot across the sky, radiating formidable energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Jiujiu Meng Yanhui appeared as well, and Xu Jin even sensed the presence of the Academy Head, Dong Zhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter cast a distant glance at Xu Jin and sent him a starlight message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Return to the Dao Academy first. We’ll handle the investigation here—the Grand Master is furious.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Liu Qingzhu’s escort, Xu Jin, Ying Ge, and Ying Bonian were taken together into the Dao Academy. Ying Ge was carried directly to the front of Professor Pan Hong’s lecture hall, along with fragments of his severed limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the National Dao Academy, Professor Pan Hong specialized in studying Wood Star Force and Star Arts, excelling in healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a quarter-hour later, Professor Pan Hong emerged after finishing treatment on Ying Ge. Ying Bonian rushed forward, full of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Pan Hong shook his head. “His life is saved—but not by me. Someone must have used a High-Grade Star Healing Seal on him before I arrived, preserving him. I only treated his other wounds and induced a deep sleep.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After he sleeps, his spirit will recover. But the subsequent care—depends on you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, Ying Ge’s father, Ying Bonian, burst into tears and knelt before Professor Pan Hong. “Professor Pan, my son is only nineteen. Please, have mercy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Hong quickly helped him up. “Though I specialize in Wood Star Arts, I have never seen, nor even heard of, a technique to regrow severed limbs!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Ying Bonian wept even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Pan Hong sighed again. “I’ve heard that in the Star River Battlefield, there are spiritual artifacts capable of regrowing severed limbs—but I’ve only heard rumors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Pan Hong turned and returned to his lecture hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Xu Jin helped Ying Bonian, whose tears had dried, to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xu Xianzhi, thank you for using your High-Grade Star Healing Seal to save my son’s life!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This father was far stronger than Xu Jin had imagined. In just half a quarter-hour, he wiped his tears, stood upright again, and became the father who could shield Ying Ge from any storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xu Jin whispered, “It’s my own weakness. If I were stronger, perhaps I could have rescued Ying Ge.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This has nothing to do with you, Xianzhi. Don’t blame yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After comforting Xu Jin, Ying Bonian added, “You should return home quickly and reassure your family. Today, the Ying family faces great turmoil—I must attend to matters. I won’t detain you. Your kindness today, the Ying family will never forget.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bonian was still strong, forcing himself to remain composed even now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After offering a few more words of comfort, Xu Jin left and hurried back to his small courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he returned, he saw Ning Yuchan and Jiang Er anxiously waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re safe—that’s all that matters! Rumors say seven or eight assassinations occurred in Wan Yi City today, with many dead or wounded,” Ning Yuchan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So many?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Will this affect our families?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Xu Jin immediately pulled out his Star-Picking Token, preparing to contact Academy Head Cao Chun of the Jinshan Dao Academy to check on his father, Xu Dajiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t let him get caught up in this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—it rarely affects families. Besides, I’ve already contacted the Jinshan Dao Academy. Your father, Master Xu, is safe. Academy Head Cao has brought him into the academy—he’s completely secure!” Ning Yuchan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grateful, Xu Jin realized how thoughtful, caring, and attentive Ning Yuchan truly was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just thought of it—she had already taken care of it for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but glance at her a few more times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did Xu Jin realize Jiang Er shouldn’t be in the small courtyard—she should be at Star Pointing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But due to today’s surge in assassinations, Star Pointing had been suspended for half a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin began contacting other disciples. Soon, messages came one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many were attacked today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first victim was Wang Rusong, last year’s Autumn Exam champion, but he sensed the attack and sustained only minor injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came Fang Ying, last year’s Autumn Exam champion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Severely wounded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pang Yu, the Autumn Exam champion three years ago, was attacked at home but used a seal and his own strength to kill the assassin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Qingqiu, this year’s Autumn Exam runner-up, was attacked and severely wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Chen, this year’s Autumn Exam third-place finisher, was attacked after lunch while returning to the National Dao Academy. His injuries were grave, but he managed to escape back to the academy himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All victims were attacked after leaving the National Dao Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, the True Disciple Ji Hongli was attacked while returning home to the academy and killed her attacker—but how she did it remains unclear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The True Disciple Bu Xuxue was attacked in a clothing shop in the afternoon and died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came Xu Jin and Ying Ge, attacked simultaneously—Ying Ge severely wounded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All attacks occurred during the afternoon hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All victims were fellow disciples. The National Dao Academy was now on high alert, forbidding free movement. Xu Jin could only use his Star-Picking Token to contact and comfort each one individually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All responded, and each gave him a rough account of what happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each had been attacked by a fifth-rank powerhouse!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, many had preserved their lives with survival seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xu Jin soon noticed something strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone else—Meng Qingqiu, Yan Chen, Ji Hongli, Pang Yu—had faced only one wave of attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each attack involved only one fifth-rank assassin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Xu Jin and Ying Ge had faced three consecutive waves of attacks!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on his own experience, the three waves of assassins clearly weren’t working together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant there were three separate masterminds targeting Xu Jin and Ying Ge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could they be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will the Chunyu Bureau, Danxia Guard, or the National Dao Academy be able to uncover the truth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2429,"2026-06-19T23:56:29.689Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","059059c731313e3acc7204b6d831df5133a00023e28f9622a35500f7ba2afba8","the-star-martial-era-chapter-190","the-star-martial-era-chapter-188",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-star-martial-era-cover.jpg"]