[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-star-martial-era":3,"chapter-the-star-martial-era-the-star-martial-era-chapter-258":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},2275116,4448,"Chapter 258: Matched","the-star-martial-era-chapter-258",258,"\u003Cp>“Star Spirit, are you ready?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Star River Marshal’s Mansion realm, this was already the second time the Tianyang Star Jun had urged the Star Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likewise, the Da Hong Di Jun and Cang Ming Star Jun were just as anxious as the Tianyang Star Jun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple: six hours ago, Da Chen surpassed Da Hong in the accumulated points from the Lou Gong battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More precisely, in the points announced twelve hours earlier, Da Chen had already surpassed Da Hong’s score—but by less than a hundred points, not much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, although the Tianyang Star Jun and Da Hong Di Jun were somewhat anxious, it was still acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lead was small; they could still reclaim it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when the Star Spirit announced the points six hours ago, the anticipated reversal did not occur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, the point gap widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Hong’s score was surpassed by over a thousand points by Da Chen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why the Tianyang Star Jun and Da Hong Di Jun were so desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the current rate of point accumulation, each faction normally gained about a thousand points every six hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Da Chen was acting abnormally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine times out of ten, they had slain a Star Domain Lord—or even obtained the Star Domain’s Stellar Will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an occasional event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Da Chen and Da Hong’s point gap remained within a thousand, Da Hong still had a high chance of overtaking them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if it exceeded a thousand, it would be much harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the changes in these past six hours were critical for the Tianyang Star Jun and Da Hong Di Jun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the point gap narrowed, it would be a great blessing for Da Hong and the Tianyang Star Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, by the end of this Lou Gong battle, Da Hong could still reclaim first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if the gap widened again, it would be dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Hong might be forced into second place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn’t terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Da Hong, bearing an extra half percent in Star Tower tribute was not heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Da Chen rose to first, its tribute burden would drop by half, and its strength would surge over the next three years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was precisely what the Tianyang Star Jun and others feared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several hundred breaths passed, the Tianyang Star Jun urged again: “Star Spirit, how is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Done, coming soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, the screen above the Star River Marshal’s Mansion realm began to flicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the screen stabilized, every pair of pupils contracted sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【#1: Da Chen Empire, Points: 12846.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【#2: Da Hong Empire, Points: 10932.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【#3: Da Chu Empire, Points: 8749.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【#4: Zhen E Star Palace, Points: 8267.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the points appeared, the Tianyang Star Jun’s face darkened, turning grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The point gap between Da Hong and Da Chen had widened again—previously just over a thousand, now it had reached 1900.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With four and a half days left until the Lou Gong battle ended, if Da Hong was lucky, it might still overtake them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Da Chen maintained this pace, Da Chen would be first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an extremely dangerous signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tianyang Star Jun glanced at the Cang Ming Star Jun, who was also frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Cang Ming Star Jun, an extra half percent in Star Tower tribute over the next three years was not a major issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously paying two percent, now it was just two and a half percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Da Chen was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Chen, which had previously paid three percent, would now pay only one percent if it held this position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A direct saving of two percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would free up massive resources for Da Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even under the joint suppression of these two houses, Da Chen had remained so resilient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it gained such a breathing space, then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met, and mutual understanding passed between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhen E Star Jun looked even more troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the barbarians, an extra half percent in tribute could mean death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many barbarians would die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, there was no good way to change it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this form of Lou Gong battle, he truly could not intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least not yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This point ranking delighted Grand Minister Cheng Yuexiao, but he was also deeply concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would certainly prompt the Tianyang Star Palace and Cang Ming Star Palace to intensify their suppression of Da Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was nothing to be done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless Da Chen stopped growing stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless it continued to weaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the pain that came with becoming stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, even under suppression, Grand Minister Cheng Yuexiao now had the confidence to endure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To endure it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Star River Marshal’s Mansion realm, after seeing the rankings, the Tianyang Star Jun and Cang Ming Star Jun left in silence; no one spoke, arriving quietly and departing quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the second floor of Da Chen’s Star Tower, Grand Minister watched Xu Jin step into the sixth third-rank star domain—the last third-rank star domain currently opened: Liuxia Star Domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assault team leader was Lü Kun, a disciple of Fang Xuezheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin still carried the emblem given by the Grand Minister and stepped in with a single stride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Minister Cheng Yuexiao watched Xu Jin enter, then bowed slightly to Dai Guanwen seated in meditation, and left directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Left Sacrificial Officer Meng Yanhui remained with Dai Guanwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Guanwen, watching Xu Jin enter the third-rank star domain once more, felt a pang of awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had finally understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Xu Jin was undoubtedly a peerless genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he could never have entered and exited five third-rank star domains unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had once thought Xu Jin might be like his junior sister—playful and frivolous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, entering and exiting third-rank star domains so frequently—what use was that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Departing every five or six hours?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A half-day tour of a third-rank star domain—what could he accomplish?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a day ago, when Xu Jin brought out a severely wounded Da Chen National Dao Academy disciple, his body streaked with seven-colored hues and barely clinging to life, Dai Guanwen realized: this Xu Jin was not on a half-day tour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was there to accomplish real business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably someone of formidable strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Dai Guanwen had not gone to the Star River Marshal’s Mansion realm and did not know the current point rankings,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he believed that with Xu Jin alone, Da Chen’s ranking in this Lou Gong battle would certainly not be last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third place was certain; perhaps even second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for first place!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlikely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tianyang Star Palace’s dominance in the Lou Gong battle had lasted for decades—no one had ever shaken it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time should be no different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the Star Tower Talisman in Dai Guanwen’s pocket trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A starlight message had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Guanwen did not rush to check it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after several breaths, the starlight message in his pocket suddenly trembled three times in quick succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this an urgent starlight message?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who, knowing he was on a mission, would send him such a message now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Guanwen silently sank his mind into the Star Tower Talisman and instantly saw its contents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was from his second senior brother, Zong Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the Xumi Palace, at the request of Grand Marshal Wei Xu of the Star River Battlefield, had been assigned to construct temporary star gates; the task had been given starting from him, the fourth disciple, down to the seventh, one each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the first, second, and third senior brothers—they were the earliest disciples of their Master, far higher in cultivation, seniority, and status, rarely appearing in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the starlight message, Second Senior Brother Zong Yan first inquired about his mission status, then asked him to recount what he had seen and heard while opening the temporary star gate for Da Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end, Zong Yan mentioned he had a ten-year-old notebook on spatial star patterns that might help him; he would give it to him upon his return to the palace. This was precisely what Dai Guanwen had long desired—he had begged for it several times before, but Zong Yan had always refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, it came right to our doorstep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Guanwen knew there had to be something fishy behind this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Brother doesn’t need this, but the person behind him does.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone standing behind Second Brother is certainly no ordinary person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worth it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right away, Dai Guanwen sent all he had seen and heard—including Xu Jin’s comings and goings through six star zones—via the Star-Picking Token to his second brother, Zong Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Younger brother, thank you. I’ve already prepared the notebook for you; collect it when you return to the palace.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this starlight message, Dai Guanwen instinctively glanced at Meng Yanhui—it was just passing along a bit of information, no real impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What impact could there be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Dai Guanwen calmly resumed his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, Dai Guanwen’s Star-Picking Token vibrated again—another urgent starlight message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Younger brother, could you tell me which other star zones the Chen Guo side has opened?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【That doesn’t seem appropriate, does it?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Younger brother, Chen Guo’s Dao Academy has opened temporary star gates in fourth- and fifth-rank star zones. Tell me one, and I’ll give you two thousand starlight threads; tell me all four remaining ones, and each will earn you three thousand starlight threads—after tax!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this starlight message, Dai Guanwen instantly grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why not earn starlight with a simple flick of the finger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he’d worked his ass off to open just one extra star gate for Chen Guo and netted only two thousand starlight threads; now he could earn twelve thousand outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not taking it would be stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Brother, are you serious?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, Dai Guanwen received a starlight message notification: Zong Yan had transferred him twelve thousand starlight threads, with Zong Yan covering the twenty percent tax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Dai Guanwen grinned even wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Brother’s dealings were as swift as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Second Brother knew full well he wouldn’t dare default.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Dai Guanwen dared to dodge payment to Second Brother, the moment he returned, Second Brother would peel his skin off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Dai Guanwen was a peak sixth-rank powerhouse, before Second Brother Zong Yan, he was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Fourth-rank star zone: Huoyun; fourth-rank star zone: Cuizhu; fourth-rank star zone: Ju Xiang; fifth-rank star zone: Lingwu.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending these messages, Dai Guanwen calmly resumed his cultivation again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twelve thousand starlight threads were now in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awesome!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mission was a blast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the main hall of the Tianyang Star Palace, Grand Elder Wang Kan received a starlight message and exhaled slowly in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Brother Zong, two bottles of Dragon Turtle Soul-Forging Elixir will be delivered shortly, along with several other elixirs as a small token of respect.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending this message, Wang Kan projected the names of the four newly acquired star zones onto the Tianyang Star Jun’s Mianqian , then pointed to one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Excellency, I know someone is secretly building power in this star zone—we might arrange some moves there.” Wang Kan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can it be resolved?” asked the Tianyang Star Jun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t guarantee total annihilation, but crippling them by half is certain. Still, this star zone is vast—launching an operation will take time,” said Grand Elder Wang Kan of the Tianyang Star Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I’ll act at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, in the second floor of the Dahong Star-Picking Tower’s main building, everyone—including the Fifth Young Master of Xumi Palace—rose to greet the newcomer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the Grand Elder of the Tianyang Star Palace arriving for an inspection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, he made his request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To earn points for the Tower Tribute War, we’d be grateful if Young Master Qiao could open one more star gate for us—all expenses borne by Dahong,” said Grand Elder Wang Kan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s my duty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Qiao didn’t refuse; he immediately pulled out a space jade tablet, accepted the star zone marker from Wang Kan, and began opening the temporary star gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just over a quarter-hour later, the temporary star gate—whose origin star zone remained unknown—opened successfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master, you’ve worked hard,” Wang Kan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring in the gifts I prepared for Young Master Qiao!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Grand Elder Wang Kan of the Tianyang Star Palace gestured, five tall, graceful young maids entered, each carrying a tray laden with rare treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fifth Young Master of Xumi Palace glanced at them once, his eyes sweeping past without lingering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Fifth Young Master of Xumi Palace, what rare treasures hadn’t he seen? These items were pleasing to the eye, but nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master, the main gift I offer you isn’t on these trays,” Wang Kan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Qiao was puzzled—he didn’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what was the real gift?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, Wang Kan released a burst of starlight from his palm, gently propelling the five maids toward the Fifth Young Master of Xumi Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft jade and fragrant wind tumbled toward him; Young Master Qiao scrambled to catch and embrace them, using starlight to support three before they fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not one of them stumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Young Master Qiao was embracing these women, a middle-aged man who had been trailing behind Grand Elder Wang Kan slipped through the chaos and vanished instantly into the newly opened temporary star gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The star gate suddenly rippled—the opener, Young Master Qiao, naturally sensed it, and moved to investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, Wang Kan stepped forward and offered a jade tablet. “In Changle City, I’ve arranged a residence for you. After this matter is settled, you may rest there for a few days before returning to the palace. These five women will await your arrival there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Young Master Qiao glanced at the five women before him, his expression brightening with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, Grand Elder, you’ve gone to too much trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s only right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged knowing smiles, and the five maids departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disturbance caused by the cultivator entering the newly opened star gate was conveniently ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who entered, how many entered—Young Master Qiao didn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he hadn’t seen anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guo, Wan Yi Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A muscular woman with a full beard and a cute girl chewing on dried meat walked alongside a pale-skinned palace-dressed girl along Wan Yi Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bearded woman carried seven or eight large and small bundles slung over her shoulders and in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuan, mouth full of dried meat, pointed excitedly ahead: “Sister Haoyue, just ahead is a sugar-coated hawthorn stall—delicious! Let’s go try some!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pale-skinned girl was none other than Princess Haoyue of Xumi Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She licked her lips at the mention, but shook her head. “Not yet—let’s walk slowly. Right now, I’d rather hear the story of your Feiyan Hall’s only male disciple, your eldest brother Xu Jin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright, I’ll keep going!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuan had been ordered to accompany Princess Haoyue—he’d do whatever made her happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Princess Haoyue, let me tell you, our eldest brother’s greatest strength is his fire-star technique—his Spiral Flame Explosion kills anyone who touches it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wrong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Chuo’s deep, gruff voice rang out. “Eldest Brother Xu Jin’s true mastery is the Kite Ring tactic! Countless disciples have tried to learn it, but few have ever replicated it properly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eldest Brother Xu Jin said: ‘Those who imitate him die; those who learn from him live.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Kite Ring? Tell me about this Kite Ring tactic—it sounds impressive.” Princess Haoyue became curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Princess Haoyue, I can’t master it, but I’ll demonstrate with my hands.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Chuo used fingers as thick as carrots to gesture, but Jiang Yuan, eager for sweets, couldn’t bear watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was this nonsense?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked nothing like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister Haoyue, watch me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, Jiang Yuan shot upward, tied herself to a tree branch with silk ribbons, and began spinning rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not quite as good as him, but Eldest Brother Xu Jin could hang suspended in midair and unleash a storm of fire arrows—so powerful! At the Grand Halls Competition, he won fame with this move.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, Eldest Brother Xu Jin used this move during his entrance autumn exam.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Chuo and Jiang Yuan argued, but the more they argued, the brighter Princess Haoyue’s eyes grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to have uncovered a remarkable secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she first met that man, he had killed her using precisely this tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d crushed her utterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the fire-star technique…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His age…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation base…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation progression…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two had been praising their eldest brother Xu Jin since the day before yesterday…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2780,"2026-06-19T23:56:34.019Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f3d8824bc2bb7a7ebb3180504aaa9b20f76177a4c0e58eced3133ac83d6ec18d","the-star-martial-era-chapter-259","the-star-martial-era-chapter-257",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-star-martial-era-cover.jpg"]