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"Star Refiners visualize Star Gods, bathe in starlight, and their Qi and Blood can easily exceed a hundred, their physical strength countless times greater than that of ordinary people."

Zhao Yuan said, "However, the stronger their physique, the harder it is for them to control and utilize their own power. Therefore, Star Refiners use martial arts to improve their self-control. Moreover, better control over their own strength also makes it easier to bathe in more starlight, thereby making their physique even stronger. This is a virtuous cycle."

Li Pin nodded.

Compared to ordinary people who struggle desperately to break through realms and only increase their physique by a few points, Star Refiners just need to visualize Star Gods and bathe in starlight for their physique to skyrocket.

"For Star Refiners, increasing physical strength is never the problem. The problem is how much their bodies can contain and how much they can control themselves."

Zhao Yuan said, "The limit of containment and control is related to their martial arts realm. The Qi and Blood that a Gang Refining Grandmaster, who has tempered their internal organs, can contain and control is clearly not on the same level as that of a Martial Artist who has just begun refining Force. For this reason, Star Refiners seek guidance from those Gang Refining Grandmasters or even Divine Martial Saints on how to move Force, thus forming master-disciple relationships."

He looked at Shang Feng, who had become the center of attention the moment he appeared, standing in the middle of the venue: "After Envoy Commander Shang successfully visualized a Star God, my master personally visited Envoy Commander Shang's residence and stayed for three years, teaching him the methods of refining Force and Embracing Dan. Envoy Commander Shang also remembers this kindness and always actively hosts my master whenever he returns to Canglong City, treating him as a revered teacher."

He spoke with some emotion.

Not every Star Refiner who comprehends Force and Dan Jin will feel respect for the Grandmasters who taught them.

For many Star Refiners, martial arts are merely a supplement to the Star Refiner system. Their relationship is just a normal transaction.

Once the transaction is complete, both parties go their separate ways.

Some even worry that the Grandmasters who taught them Force and Dan Jin might try to latch onto them, using their names to deceive others. They would go to great lengths to prevent the transaction from being spread and would forbid any further contact after the teaching concluded.

Shang Feng's respect for his master is quite rare among Star Refiners.

At this moment, Shang Feng, who was welcomed over by Cao Tianyou, seemed to sense something and looked towards Zhao Yuan and Li Pin.

Zhao Yuan quickly and secretly reminded him, "You must maintain respect for Star Refiners and not have any thoughts of confrontation."

Unfortunately...

His reminder was clearly a step too late.

Shang Feng's gaze had already fallen upon Li Pin.

He seemed somewhat surprised.

However, upon seeing how young Li Pin was, he couldn't help but smile.

He seemed to understand Li Pin's thoughts.

He didn't dwell on it.

He had seen many young people like this after becoming a Star Refiner himself.

Although he himself was not yet thirty.

Led by Cao Tianyou, he and Judy and a few others walked towards the banquet hall.

As they passed Li Pin, Cao Tianyou wanted to introduce Li Pin to Shang Feng, but it was suddenly difficult to speak.

In the end, he secretly gave Li Pin a reassuring look and continued chatting and laughing with Shang Feng.

Zhao Yuan followed behind the group and gave Li Pin a wry smile, "I reminded you too late."

"It's not your fault. Even if you had reminded me, it would have been difficult for me to change my mindset in such a short time."

Li Pin said.

Zhao Yuan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, he could only say, "We were negligent."

He then sighed with emotion, "You, a young man, have cultivated to the Embrace Dan Martial Artist realm and have the potential to stand out in the Jiangzhou competition. Maintaining a sharp and assertive mindset is very necessary, but... when facing Star Refiners, the respect you should show is indispensable... Visualizing Star Gods requires a pure heart, even a childlike innocence, so Star Refiners often act impulsively... Do you understand what I mean?"

Li Pin nodded.

As for what he was thinking, no one knew.

However, what was interesting was that originally, Li Pin was directly led by Zhao Yuan to the round table on the right, the one with Cao Tianyou, Tian Feiyu, Jiang Qingyue, and others.

But this time, he was led back to the round table on the left by Zhao Yuan.

Although everyone at this table was also a significant figure and had a good relationship with the Five Elements Sect, their standing was clearly much lower compared to the table on the right.

"Even if Star Refiners have Embraced Dan, the pressure they exude constantly cannot be completely dissipated. If your heart is filled with respect and no thoughts of confrontation, you will only feel that the other party holds a high position and that every action they take is filled with gravitas. But if you have other thoughts... you would be very uncomfortable sitting at that table."

Qi Dongyuan, who was responsible for hosting this table of distinguished guests, leaned over to Li Pin and explained in a low voice, "So Master asked me to arrange you here first, to avoid you feeling uncomfortable even at a banquet."

"I understand."

Li Pin nodded, "I made Grandmaster Cao uncomfortable."

"We should be the ones apologizing. We were not considerate enough. After the grand banquet ends, we will have a small banquet within the Five Elements Sect."

Qi Dongyuan said.

"Okay."

Li Pin did not dwell on the topic.

As soon as Shang Feng and Judy arrived, the grand banquet began.

It seemed that they were the true protagonists of this banquet, and even Cao Tianyou, the birthday star, had to step aside.

Of course, Shang Feng and Judy also gave Cao Tianyou enough face, consistently maintaining a low profile and not overshadowing the birthday star.

When Cao Tianyou took the stage to speak and thank the guests, all sorts of fine wines and delicacies were served.

Although there were only six long tables and two round tables, with no more than 150 guests, there were still fifty to sixty attendants standing on both sides of the hall.

Almost every two guests had a dedicated attendant.

The hospitality provided by Xingyao International Center was impeccable.

After the banquet began, the invited stars took turns going on stage to perform.

About twenty minutes into the banquet, a woman in a bright purple gown with a long train came on stage to sing.

Li Pin had seen her photo when he entered the hotel.

It was An Youran, the scorching hot new star from Star Hall Entertainment.

The guests at the long table were doing fine; quite a few were enjoying An Youran's performance. However, the guests at the two round tables paid her no mind.

They were all seizing the moment to interact closely with those around them, their laughter filling the air.

From time to time, people would form small groups and head to the tables on the right to toast the birthday celebrant.

Of course, after toasting the birthday celebrant, toasts to Judy and Shang Feng were a must.

Furthermore, only those at this table and the first row of the long table had the privilege to do so.

Once the first row had mostly finished their toasts, Judy, Shang Feng, and Cao Tianyou took the initiative to raise their glasses to everyone present, signaling the end of the official toasting session.

Any further toasting would be confined to within their respective tables.

Li Pin observed this scene and finally understood the gap between Changfeng Martial Hall and the Five Elements Sect.

Judging solely by their connections, the two were on entirely different levels.

The lively atmosphere in the venue continued for nearly two hours before gradually subsiding.

Cao Tianyou, Tian Feiyu, Jiang Qingyi, and others accompanied Judy and Shang Feng.

Zhao Yuan returned and said to Li Pin with a smile, "Don't rush back today. There's another small banquet tonight. Also, we've booked a room for you at the hotel and arranged an event that won't disappoint."