Ch. 1039A Man's Shadow, a Tree's Name—All Sides Wary!
After killing Mo Mingzi and driving Ku Xin from the trial, Ye Fan secured first place on the Trial Heavenly Ranking and sent Feng Jiu into the core region with a Star Domain Token. As Ye Fan recovered under unseen observation, Xiang Man assessed the threat of a likely Purple Star Domain Token appearing near him, while Costa approached Xiang Man to propose an alliance and provoked a fight.
- Ye Fan entered his concealed formation, asked Feng Jiu whether she wanted to use her Star Domain Token, and saw her depart for the core region of the Starry Sky Trial.
- Ye Fan began sorting through his battle gains and refining his strength, while news of his victories spread across the Star Domain.
- Mo Lingzi heard that Ye Fan had killed Mo Mingzi and reflected on the increased strength she had gained through the Heaven-Supporting Demonic Art.
- Xiang Man learned that Ye Fan had torn apart Little Peng King, killed Mo Mingzi, and forced Ku Xin out of the trial, then predicted a Purple Star Domain Token would likely appear near Ye Fan.
- Costa approached Xiang Man and proposed an alliance, but Xiang Man challenged his worthiness, and Costa surged with power as a battle began.