Devour and Refine, Starry Sky Power

The moss seeping from the stone wall cast an eerie glow under the candlelight. Just as Hua Qiang's fingertips touched the edge of the stone bed, the entire corpse suddenly emitted a crisp sound like metal striking stone.

The grayish-brown bone surface was covered with star-like patterns, and when he saw the faint star-like mark between the other's eyebrows, the hairs on the back of his neck stood on end.

That is the symbol of the "Starry Sky Realm," which is said to be awakened only after breaking through to the Immortal Emperor Peak.

Inside the groove on the inside of the stone bed, half a jade slip floats in a wisp of starlight that is about to dissipate.

Hua Qiang held his breath and reached out. The moment the icy touch came, countless fragments of memories crashed into his sea of consciousness like shooting stars.

In the scene, beneath a magnificent purple-gold crown is a face with sharp, angular features. Behind the young man floats Star Formation, which are torn apart by countless blood-red blades one night.

"I am Ye Xiao, the eldest son of the Night Clan of Starfall City."

The remaining Spiritual Sense within the jade slip carries a desolate feeling that transcends the passage of time.

"Three hundred years ago, I was betrayed by my cousin and mistakenly entered the Exile Ruins."

The spacetime in this realm is chaotic, and Spiritual Power is depleted; even those at the Starry Sky Realm level cannot tear open Space Rift.

The scene suddenly shook violently, the star array of the Ye Xiao Star Formation collapsed inch by inch, and the faces of the pursuers behind were shrouded in a bloody mist.

"The last Star Marrow Pill has been used up. If anyone who comes after me sees this letter..."

The fluctuations in his Spiritual Sense suddenly became rapid.

"Remember! Deep within the ruins lurks something that can devour lives..."

The light on the jade slip suddenly went out, and Hua Qiang staggered backward, knocking over the bronze lampstand behind him.

In the eerie blue flames, Ye Xiao's corpse slowly turned into stardust, with only a token bearing the Night Clan emblem falling to the ground.

Suddenly, a howling wind came from outside the cave, and the direction of the cave entrance, which was clear just a moment ago, was now swallowed up by thick, inky darkness.

Hua Qiang watched as Ye Xiao's remains turned into stardust, scattering in the air like a shattered Milky Way. His throat bobbed involuntarily, and he swallowed hard.

His eyes flashed with golden light, and his breathing was so rapid it sounded like a bellows being pulled.

The remains of the Starry Sky Realm expert—this is an incredibly rare and precious opportunity in the cultivation Immortal Realm!

According to the secrets circulating in the cultivation Immortal Realm, even a wisp of the aura of a Starry Sky Realm expert is enough to drive countless powerful beings crazy, let alone this almost complete stardust before our eyes!

He dared not delay for a moment, his hands quickly forming hand seals, his mouth chanting incantations, and blood mist surging around his body.

With a roar, he unleashed the power of the Blood Demon Scripture without reservation.

The dark red Demonic Energy, like a greedy beast, roamed wildly within the stone chamber, forcibly gathering the dissipating stardust.

Hua Qiang's eyes were bloodshot, filled with fanaticism and determination. He suddenly opened his mouth wide and swallowed the clump of stardust.

In an instant, Hua Qiang felt as if he had been swept into a cosmic storm.

Countless massive amounts of information surged into his mind like a torrent.

This information includes Ye Xiao's understanding of the Starry Sky Power, his cultivation experience, and many secret techniques of the Night Clan of Starfall City.

Before he could process this information, a sharp pain shot through his body.

The immense energy contained within the stardust was like countless sharp blades, rampaging through his meridians and tearing wildly at his flesh and bones.

Hua Qiang's body was instantly mangled, his skin cracked open, and blood gushed out like a fountain, staining his clothes crimson.

He screamed in agony, rolling and struggling in the stone chamber, his body slamming against the surrounding stone walls, causing them to tremble.

The excruciating pain nearly shattered his consciousness. He felt like an ant being thrown into a meat grinder, about to be minced into pieces by the violent Stardust Energy and disappear into the desolate ruins.

At the critical moment of life and death, Hua Qiang's hands trembled as he pulled out a bottle of Life Divine Water that shone with a soft light from his Storage Ring.

He uncorked the bottle, tilted his head back, and gulped it down.

As soon as the Life Divine Water entered my mouth, a warm and soothing power instantly flowed through my body, temporarily relieving some of the pain.

However, it was merely a drop in the ocean compared to the terrifying power of the Starry Sky Realm.

Hua Qiang dared not slacken in the slightest and continued to frantically guzzle the Life Divine Water.

One bottle, two bottles, three bottles... his Storage Ring was soon empty.

As the Life Divine Water continuously flowed into his body, his life force was briefly replenished, but the rate of consumption could not keep up with the destructive power of the Stardust Energy.

His eyes were filled with terror and despair; every sip of the Life Divine Water he drank felt like a race against death.

At the same time, Hua Qiang pushed the Blood Demon Scripture to its limit.

Dark red Demonic Energy swirled wildly around him, engaging in a thrilling tug-of-war with the Stardust Energy within his body.

Sweat and blood mingled together, sliding down his cheeks and dripping onto the floor of the stone chamber.

His teeth were clenched so hard they were grinding together, and blood was trickling from the corner of his mouth, but he still held on stubbornly, refusing to relax even for a moment.

Time passed slowly amidst pain and torment, and after an unknown amount of time, a miracle finally occurred.

Hua Qiang's body gradually reached a delicate balance with the Stardust Energy.

A glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, and then the balance began to tilt in his favor.

The Blood Demon Scripture circulated more and more smoothly, and he began to refine the violent stardust power little by little.

The energy contained in the stardust was like a wild horse that had been tamed, gradually becoming docile and transforming into a pure power that slowly flowed into his limbs, flesh, and bones.

Hua Qiang's body healed at a speed visible to the naked eye; his broken meridians were rebuilt to be more resilient, and his flesh and blood became firmer.

"Boom!"

A loud bang came from Hua Qiang's body, and a powerful force was generated in his body like a volcanic eruption.

He felt his meridians expand several times over, and the Spiritual Power in his field surged like a mighty river, flowing endlessly.

Moreover, his understanding of the power of the stars also underwent a qualitative leap at this moment.

The Starry Sky Laws, which were originally obscure and difficult to understand, seemed to become clear to him at this moment.

His Spiritual Sense cautiously probed out and faintly touched the mysterious and unpredictable power of the starry sky.

What's even more shocking is that a faint star mark has begun to appear on Hua Qiang's forehead.

Although the mark was very faint, it exuded a mysterious and noble aura, as if proclaiming his connection with the Starry Sky Realm.

Hua Qiang looked at the starlight flowing in his palm and felt an indescribable excitement welling up in his heart.

Now, he has not only survived this life-or-death ordeal, but has also gained even greater power.

He has now faintly come to the point where many Peak Realm Immortal Emperor struggle their entire lives to achieve this, and the barrier has even shattered before him.

Once his Slaughter Points is high enough, he can take a step forward and enter another level of life.