[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-star-martial-era":3,"chapter-the-star-martial-era-the-star-martial-era-chapter-60":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},2274918,4448,"Chapter 60: Combat Simulation Realm","the-star-martial-era-chapter-60",60,"\u003Cp>In the instant the Star-Plucking Token glowed, Xu Jin felt his vision blur—or his spirit sink—and suddenly, he stood inside a vast, empty hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the empty hall, a lifelike version of Xu Jin was scanning the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought, Xu Jin instantly exited the hall, still standing in the small courtyard he had just received, the Star-Plucking Token in his palm faintly shimmering with starlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin immediately realized the entry method of the Star-Plucking Token resembled his Can Dou Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both seemed to involve consciousness entering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The External Affairs Hall had said only those at the Sixth Layer of Canxia could enter—wait until reaching Sixth Layer Canxia to seek them out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Xu Jin could enter directly now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling it, he suspected it had something to do with his Chengpo Star Pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave up pondering and entered again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Xu Jin was calmer, observing the grand hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall appeared to be a ground floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Directly ahead, a spiral staircase ascended; Xu Jin stepped forward, intending to enter, but his raised foot could not descend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the staircase, Xu Jin noticed many shimmering vortex-like light clusters along the hall’s perimeter, resembling doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin approached the nearest vortex light cluster; as he drew closer, characters appeared above it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Tianyang Star Hall】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianyang Star Hall?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin hesitated, gently touching it—only to find he could not push through. Simultaneously, a voice directly echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Proceed to any External Affairs Hall of Tianyang Star Hall to obtain entry credentials, then attempt entry again.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin understood: there was an identity verification system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He switched to another light door: Cangming Star Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same result—could not enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried another door: Zhen’e Star Hall, Lingji Star Hall—both inaccessible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He switched again: Grand Chen State Dao Academy—could not enter; another: Grand Hong State Dao Academy—still inaccessible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the fourth light door on his right displayed: Grand Chen State Dao Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin rejoiced, thinking he had found his affiliation, and moved to push the door open—but was still blocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Proceed to any External Affairs Office of Grand Chen State Dao Academy to obtain entry credentials, then attempt entry again.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why couldn’t he enter even Grand Chen’s?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it struck him—no wonder the External Affairs Office manager at Jinshan Dao Academy told him to return after reaching Canxia Sixth Layer. That must be why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the Star-Plucking Token had activated for nothing—he had entered, yet could access nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slightly frustrated, Xu Jin continued testing; the doors he had tried were those flanking the staircase ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed there were also many light doors at the rear, but far fewer in number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first light door directly opposite, he pushed—and it opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pushed in” was misleading—he himself stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant he entered, he saw a plaque hanging high above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Wanxing Hall】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he stepped in, a voice immediately echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Master, select a Star Name before purchasing items. Master is currently First Layer Canxia, eligible only for First Layer transactions.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master” must refer to himself. Star Name?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin looked at himself—instantly, text appeared: 【Initial Star Name is free. Once set, any revision costs ten thousand strands of starlight; revision permitted only once per decade.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xu Jin cursed inwardly—revising a Star Name cost ten thousand strands? This wasn’t robbery—it was a full-scale eviction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on what he knew, one strand of starlight was worth at least a hundred taels of silver—this price was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He considered using his real name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he realized: since he was being asked to choose a Star Name—a kind of ID—it clearly shouldn’t be his real name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what should he pick?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many bizarre online handles from his past life automatically crossed his mind—he’d avoid anything too outrageous, lest he get killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought of naming himself Great Sage Equaling Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he reconsidered—wasn’t the Great Sage Equaling Heaven sealed away? Unlucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buddha?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nah, stick with Great Sage Equaling Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if sealed, he still preferred the Great Sage Equaling Heaven—he was cooler, and Buddha was too fat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Great Sage Equaling Heaven】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the thought settled, Xu Jin instantly felt something—when he observed himself, information appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Star Master: Great Sage Equaling Heaven】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Cultivation Base: First Layer Canxia】【Token Rank: One-Star】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Starlight: One Hundred Strands】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The information was simple, yet it stirred Xu Jin’s excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this scene bore a faint resemblance to his past-life internet—making him feel this world might not be as backward as he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin didn’t yet understand much—he was simply too lowly placed, with too little knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After setting his Star Name, Xu Jin noticed many shelves appearing in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【First Layer Star Arts: Star Shield, Star Ray, Star Arrow, Star Ring, Star Veil, Star Rope, Star Blaze, Flying Star Step】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only eight First Layer Star Arts—three of which he had never learned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin selected one—immediately, detailed information appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Star Rope: Basic Star Art, Price: 10 strands of starlight. Purchased item is granted immediately.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Star Blaze and Flying Star Step were the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not expensive—he could afford it now—and instantly, he felt the urge to buy and cultivate one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basic Star Arts—were they truly basic? Must learn them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he was about to confirm purchase, he slapped his own hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jinshan Dao Academy wouldn’t withhold basic Star Arts, would they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why spend starlight to buy them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’d be wasteful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides Star Arts, the First Layer hall offered few other items: elixirs and Star Weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First Layer Star Weapons cost twenty strands; Spirit-Reviving Elixir: one vial for three strands—prices matched the outside market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But clearly, silver couldn’t be exchanged for starlight—buying elixirs here with starlight was foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Xu Jin spotted the Spirit-Stabilizing Golden Elixir Ning Yuchan had promised to reward the first disciple to successfully engrave the Great Star Cluster Pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Spirit-Stabilizing Golden Elixir: Purifies the soul, slightly enhances soul power, aids in Star Casting. Price: One Hundred Strands of Starlight. (Out of Stock)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expensive price, and out of stock—the Wanxing Hall of the Star-Plucking Tower wasn’t impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the last counter, Xu Jin spotted a “Recycle” label.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recycling price was outrageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit-Reviving Elixir sold here at two strands per vial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But recycled at ten pills per one strand of starlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin exited Wanxing Hall and walked toward another light door beside it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed—and a prompt appeared: 【Enter the Combat Simulation Realm?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Entering the Combat Simulation Realm consumes starlight.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Star Master Great Sage Equaling Heaven is First Layer Canxia. Each entry consumes one strand of starlight, supporting up to ten battles.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combat Simulation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Battles?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one strand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one hundred strands of starlight, Xu Jin pushed through without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spirit trembled slightly—he felt one strand of starlight deducted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the same instant, a vast space shimmering with countless star points appeared before him, and lines of text floated into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【First Layer Combat Simulation Realm: Accessible only to First Layer Canxia cultivators. Maximum cultivation level: Canxia Seventh Layer Peak. Those who break through will automatically enter the Second Layer Combat Simulation Realm.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Select Weapon: All weapons are identical—First Layer Star Weapons, differing only in appearance.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin considered, then chose a long saber—he used sabers most often and was most familiar with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, a long saber appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Challenge another Star Master?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment and asked, “Will I die if I lose? Is there a penalty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【No penalty for defeat! In the Combat Mirage, even if you die, you will immediately revive, only losing one combat attempt. Current attempts: 10.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Note: If you die three times consecutively, your Soul Power will be significantly drained. Act within your limits.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spent Starlight to buy it, and there’s no loss—what’s the harm in trying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Challenge】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost the instant Xu Jin selected and confirmed his choice, one star among the millions before him suddenly flared bright and plummeted toward him like a falling meteor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1341,"2026-06-19T23:56:29.689Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","598afbc360566b5fc041613ceab564870379e759f0ac555582cfa65db06b1a90","the-star-martial-era-chapter-61","the-star-martial-era-chapter-59",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-star-martial-era-cover.jpg"]