[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-star-martial-era":3,"chapter-the-star-martial-era-the-star-martial-era-chapter-63":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},2274921,4448,"Chapter 63: Nothing Is Impossible","the-star-martial-era-chapter-63",63,"\u003Cp>“Due to the recent demonic disturbances, your cultivation classes have been disrupted, but all issues have now been resolved. Starting tomorrow, the Dao Academy will return to normal order.” This was Ning Yuchan’s first words in the Training Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, after not seeing Ning Yuchan for many days, seeing her again was still a delight to the eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin’s gaze was purely appreciative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she walked with an iron crutch, she still exuded an elegant grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when teaching, Ning Yuchan set her crutch aside, sat quietly, and looked like a figure stepped from a painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The first matter today concerns the Minor Star Cluster Pattern.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, five disciples have successfully inscribed the Minor Star Cluster Pattern.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ranking for the Minor Star Cluster Pattern inscription has been finalized, and rewards will be distributed.” As she spoke these words, Ning Yuchan’s gaze lingered on Xu Jin for a few breaths, subtly reminding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin nodded understandingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to pretend—he couldn’t say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Yuchan’s words left the disciples in stunned disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many eyes darted back and forth among the talented students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one receiving the most attention was naturally Yue Daqi, the top Star-Pointing disciple of this cohort; most believed he would be the first to successfully inscribe the Minor Star Cluster Pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin was also curious—five had succeeded? Who were they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely Lu Xianbing was one of them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Counting from June 22, when the Minor Star Cluster Pattern was first taught, to today, July 6, fourteen days had passed. Though a day or two were lost to missions, completing the inscription in around ten days was still fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Xianbing inscribed the Minor Star Cluster Pattern in eleven days, certified by two instructors, ranking first in speed. He will receive one vial of Awakening Spirit Pill and three Lower-Grade Star-Enhancing Pills.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the disciples erupted in shock; their gazes shifted from Yue Daqi to Lu Xianbing, Xu Jin included.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xu Jin was not surprised at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the cultivation system, so far, external aids have almost no effect during the initial Star-Pointing stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after Star-Pointing succeeds, external aids greatly influence both cultivation speed and the speed of inscribing star patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like in the Mist-Feasting realm—cultivation with pills is several times faster than without.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who is Lu Xianbing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top second-generation scion of Jinshan City, son of a cultivator; his father is the Commandant of Jinshan City—how could his cultivation resources be lacking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, he never lacks the Awakening Spirit Pills, priced at thirty taels per pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even takes two per day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself has exceptional talent and trains with extreme diligence—his first-place inscription is perfectly normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Xu Jin had secretly succeeded in inscribing the Minor Star Cluster Pattern; otherwise, he’d have definitely muttered: “You’re a second-generation scion yet still work so hard—how are we supposed to live?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, this is a common misconception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many unconsciously assume that second-generation scions—official, cultivator, or wealthy—are mostly reckless and irresponsible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that’s not true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s the effect of “good deeds stay hidden, bad deeds spread far.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are there such second-generation scions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course there are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But are there diligent, hardworking second-generation scions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes—and their proportion is even higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ren Xiaoxiang inscribed the Minor Star Cluster Pattern in twelve days, ranking second. She will receive six Awakening Spirit Pills and two Star-Enhancing Pills. Luo Geng inscribed it in thirteen days, ranking third. He will receive three Awakening Spirit Pills and one Star-Enhancing Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yue Daqi and Yu Guan inscribed it on the fourteenth day. Though they didn’t make the top three, the Academy still awards each one Awakening Spirit Pill and one Star-Enhancing Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the disciples’ admiring and envious gazes, Luo Geng felt a quiet pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Star-Pointing speed was average, but his cultivation speed and Minor Star Cluster Pattern inscription speed were extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranking third in the inscription boosted Luo Geng’s confidence significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after losing to Xu Jin in the battle for the Middle and Outer Academy slots—that defeat had deeply shaken his self-assurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, that confidence was fully restored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Luo Geng’s third-place finish was largely due to his uncle Luo Kexing’s help—especially during these days of total isolation within the Academy—his uncle still managed to assist him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, come forward to collect your rewards.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the elixirs were distributed, Ning Yuchan’s eyes casually swept over Xu Jin, fearing he might lack the mental fortitude to suppress his competitive drive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to Ning Yuchan’s surprise, Xu Jin remained utterly calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Xu Jin, ranking was empty prestige—the rewards were the real prize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xianbing got the first-place reward, correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this little master Xu Jin received double that—and an extra Awakening Spirit Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second and third place? Even less of a concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when Luo Geng’s challenge-like gaze landed on him, Xu Jin simply ignored it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re not even on the same level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would I compete with you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have you ever seen a primary school kid compete with a kindergarten child?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, kindergarten kids love to compete with primary school kids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those who haven’t yet inscribed the star pattern shouldn’t be discouraged. The Headmaster says: anyone who inscribes the Minor Star Cluster Pattern within a month will receive one Star-Enhancing Pill as incentive.” Ning Yuchan’s words lifted the spirits of many disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Star-Enhancing Pill is worth twenty taels of silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The second matter today concerns the Major Star Cluster Pattern.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since some have already succeeded with the Minor Star Cluster Pattern, the Major Star Cluster Pattern is not far off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The previously announced rewards remain valid. Moreover, anyone who inscribes the Major Star Cluster Pattern within three months will receive a reward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The third matter today is to explain the Star-Picking Token. You all saw how Xu Jin and Lu Xianbing were awarded Star-Picking Tokens a few days ago, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, many turned their gazes again to Xu Jin and Lu Xianbing, filled with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I believe many of you already know what the Star-Picking Token is—and what the Star-Picking Tower is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me tell you plainly: the importance of the Star-Picking Token is no less than Star-Pointing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Future cultivation, transmission of techniques, many missions, even duels, will take place within the Star-Picking Tower.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Currently, there are two ways to obtain a Star-Picking Token.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One is as an Academy reward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Academy’s reward is simple: those who perform exceptionally in missions will be awarded a Star-Picking Token.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The second is: when your cultivation reaches Mist-Feasting Sixth Layer, you may purchase a Star-Picking Token directly from the Academy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Star-Picking Token costs one thousand taels of silver at the disciple discount rate, or you may exchange five Minor Merits for one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This lesson, Ning Yuchan spoke at length about the Star-Picking Token, but all was general knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upcoming star technique cultivation methods would be taught privately instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because each disciple’s progress differed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Yuchan said: any disciple who reaches Mist-Feasting Fifth Layer may come to her individually to receive new star techniques and cultivation methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, even if Ning Yuchan hadn’t said so, Xu Jin planned to seek her out after class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During class, many disciples raised questions about cultivation, and Ning Yuchan answered them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of these questions Xu Jin had also encountered, but he had solved them himself using his past-life thinking methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When class ended, Ning Yuchan tapped her iron crutch and leapt away in a flash of blue light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin rose to go find her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Qian Xiaohu and Qiao Ruonan rushed up first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Jin, they’ve all succeeded with the Minor Star Cluster Pattern—won’t you be next?” These two were the closest to Xu Jin among the disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, soon—probably a few more days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin gave a vague reply, since he didn’t know where Ning Yuchan would rank his own success. After answering, he casually asked, “What about you two?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll need at least seven or eight more days,” said Qiao Ruonan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think I’ll need over ten days,” said Qian Xiaohu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Push hard. Use up the silver you earned from the missions—buy Awakening Spirit Pills or Awakening Pills. Slow down your Body Tempering a bit, because once you inscribe the Minor Star Cluster Pattern, your Body Tempering speed will double.” Xu Jin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Big Brother Jin, how do you know that?” Qian Xiaohu asked, sounding dim-witted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin was about to answer when Luo Geng’s voice rang out: “Xu Jin is right. After successfully inscribing the Minor Star Cluster Pattern, star energy multiplies—Body Tempering speed does indeed double.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Like me—since I succeeded, my Body Tempering progress has surged.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I estimate I’ll break into Mist-Feasting Fourth Layer in three or four more days.” Luo Geng stepped forward to explain, then feigned casualness as he asked Xu Jin, “By the way, Xu Jin, what level are you at? How long until you break into Mist-Feasting Fourth Layer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That last question was the real point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After losing the Middle Academy contest, Luo Geng seized this chance—having just earned third place—to show off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teenagers, after all, have competitive hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All one can say is: Luo Geng—true teenager!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin clearly understood Luo Geng’s intent, and smiled as he asked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, yeah—I think you’re about to break into Mist-Feasting Fourth Layer too?” Luo Geng looked eagerly for Xu Jin’s answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, I’ve already broken through!” Xu Jin said bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? How is this possible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Geng stared in shock, looking at Xu Jin with disbelief, as if he had misheard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin hadn’t even succeeded in engraving the Minor Star Cluster Pattern—he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Xu Jin’s progress to Meal of Mist, Fourth Level be faster than mine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even has his uncle helping him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s impossible about it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin smiled, then suddenly shifted his intent, drawing in starlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his hands, ankles—any exposed skin—starlight suddenly flared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Luo Geng froze, eyes widening in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Meal of Mist, Fifth Level!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin smiled, withdrew the starlight, and drifted away—he was going to find Ning Yuchan, the instructor, with a hundred questions to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Yu Guan, who had just been about to approach Xu Jin, was also stunned by this sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, this star-pointing speed of eighty-three days—how monstrous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I, Yu Guan, took thirty-nine days to point the stars, with an Yi-Upper talent, the top among all below Jia-tier talent, and it still took me six days to reach Meal of Mist, Fifth Level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Xu Jin…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away, Lu Xianbing watched this scene, astonished, yet lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1767,"2026-06-19T23:56:29.689Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","dde2b6f02da0293db2bc3d0189247da39756e660b0c5d620d457d3013084ccae","the-star-martial-era-chapter-64","the-star-martial-era-chapter-62",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-star-martial-era-cover.jpg"]