Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation-Chapter 538 - 227: Filial Piety

On the evening of October 15th, Xu Jin, Qi Shanye, and Demon Arrow Mo Ji, a group of three, appeared at the Thunder Falling Mountain Range on the border between Song State and Thunder State.

This was the latest combat range they had determined after half a day’s discussion.

Since they planned to ambush Hu Xuechuan, they had to stay far from the territories of Cangming Star Hall and Tianyang Star Hall.

If danger arose, Hu Xuechuan would surely call for help; any matter concerning Lingji Remnants would be swiftly supported by the experts from Cangming Star Hall.

But in the territories of the two major Star Halls, not only were there many stationed experts, but they were also extremely fierce.

It was highly probable that a Sixth-Tier Expert would appear.

On the contrary, on Dachen’s side, even if Hu Xuechuan called for help, the experts stationed in these two states from the two major Star Halls had a cultivation level at most at the Fifth Tier Peak.

It wasn’t that there were no Sixth-Tier Experts, but it was stipulated in the contract between Dachen and the two major Star Halls.

Besides, choosing the Thunder Falling Mountain Range was also for a reason.

Although the vegetation in Thunder Falling Mountain Range was abundant, the range was named for the natural thunderstorms that occur throughout the year, causing frequent wildfires. This meant that, while the vegetation was lush, there were no towering trees, and the visibility for attacks was clear, especially suitable for Demon Arrow Mo Ji to play at long range.

Lastly, there was the matter of retreat.

After all, Hu Xuechuan was the Sub-hall Master of Tianyang Star Hall, which made him part of the middle and high-level.

If he were ambushed, it would certainly cause a great uproar, so the retreat route must be well thought out in advance.

Naturally, Xu Jin had to return.

But for Demon Arrow Mo Ji and Qi Shanye, the only safe retreat was to flee towards the territory of the Barbarian Clan and lay low once more.

Otherwise, with the influence of Tianyang Star Hall, they could immediately mobilize Dachen’s official power to pursue them.

The Invisibility Technique was formidable, but not omnipotent; as long as the price was worth it, there were plenty of methods to counter it.

Otherwise, Lingji Star Hall would not have been so thoroughly decimated in the past.

The three took advantage of the night to survey the terrain and determine their retreat directions, then found a cave to rest in.

Qi Shanye started to give pre-battle instructions, "We’ll begin the operation at 03:30 tomorrow. At that time, even cultivators are sleeping, and it will take Hu Xuechuan a good hundred breaths of time to gather his people and set off.

A little extra time will make it easier for old Mo."

03:30 is indeed at 3:30 in the morning, and being suddenly awakened at that time is quite distressing; most people are deep in sleep, including cultivators.

"Old Mo, you need to find the most convenient position for combat, and then I will determine where to set up the Star-picking Tower based on your location," Qi Shanye said.

"Alright, I’ll survey the terrain once more and make some arrangements; I will return in half an hour," said Demon Arrow Mo Ji as he departed.

Seeing Demon Arrow Mo Ji leave, Qi Shanye’s expression suddenly became serious, "Xu Jin, I’m going to explain to you about the Star-picking Tower, listen carefully."

"The Star-picking Tower is one of the most important assets of the various Star Halls and countries today. Like the main buildings of the major Star Halls, they were established at an unimaginable cost, investing the power of an entire country and hall, and the sub-buildings are no exception.

Take Dachen as an example, a sub-building of the Star-picking Tower requires more than half of Dachen’s annual revenue, including income from the Galaxy Battlefield, to construct.

However, the Star-picking Tower sub-building is not something you can build whenever you want; there are other stringent requirements!

In short, the Star-picking Tower sub-building I have is extremely valuable and powerful, especially when you eventually break through to the Seventh Tier, this Star-picking Tower will play an immensely significant role.

Let me put it this way.

You should know about the destruction of Lingji Star Hall and the incident twenty years ago when the Empress of Emperor Qian’an of Da Chen was executed by the two major Star Halls in front of the Emperor in the Imperial Palace, right?" Qi Shanye asked.

Xu Jin nodded.

Since joining the National Taoist Institute almost two months ago, Xu Jin had read a great many books in the Library, and his understanding was growing.

It could be said that Dachen was on the brink of destruction at that time.

As long as the Star Lords and experts of the two major Star Halls made their move, they could immediately slay Emperor Qian’an, crown a new emperor, and then divide the territories of Dachen.

But in the end, they only killed the Empress and then withdrew from Wanyi and signed the Blood Star Covenant with Dachen.

"Fighting within the range of the Star-picking Tower Main Building gives a significant home-field advantage. Dachen’s former State Preceptor, Pei Gang, used it as his base to engage in a blood battle with the two major Star Lords, forcing them back and signing the Blood Star Covenant.

Of course, I only know roughly about it; it is said that there are other secrets involved!

But the function of the Star-picking Tower Main Building is not to be underestimated.

The Star-picking Tower Main Building is powerful, and the sub-building is not much weaker.

Tomorrow morning, I will take the opportunity to pass on all the authority of the Star-picking Tower sub-building I control to you—just keep it for now.

Although the Star-picking Tower sub-building has many wonderful uses, its consumption is also huge.

You can use it when you have the ability in the future.

As long as it is kept, there will be little effect."

"Teacher, if you give it to me, what about you?" asked Xu Jin.

Hearing this, Qi Shanye shook his head, "I, as your teacher, have no fixed abode and am fleeing day after day. I am listed in the two major Star Halls and can’t even go to the Galaxy Battlefield, so I have no chance to save up or fully exploit the various wonders of obtaining a Star-picking Tower.

And the most critical point is authority."

"Authority?" Xu Jin asked, puzzled.

"Whether it’s the Star-picking Tower Main Building or a sub-building, different people have different levels of authority. For example, the Da Chen Star Tower, which is controlled by the Da Chen National Taoist School, well their Dean, who is also the State Preceptor, I estimate at most controls about forty percent of the authority of the Da Chen Star Tower Main Building, and that is being very optimistic."