Words could hardly describe the joy in Chen Lin's heart.
This truly was a pie falling straight out of the sky.
No.
It felt even better than a pie falling out of the sky.
In just over two hours, all four inner stars had reached greater mastery. He would never have dared to imagine such a thing.
Had the facts not been right before his eyes, he would never have believed anyone who claimed this was possible.
It defied all reason!
"Heaven watches over the fortunate. Wan Zhencang, you tried to steal a chicken, only to lose the rice you used as bait."
Chen Lin murmured softly.
This expedition had indeed been dangerous. Of the five who entered, only he remained, but the rewards matched the danger.
Absorbing that starlight had saved him thousands of years of arduous cultivation, offering tremendous help with his current predicament.
Besides, arduous cultivation alone might not have been enough to bring his inner stars to greater mastery. It might have required special treasures, just like star core condensation.
So he had saved not only time, but resources as well.
The corners of Chen Lin's spider mouth curled upward.
He could not suppress his smile, no matter how he tried.
With all four inner stars at greater mastery, not only had their power increased geometrically, but he could also begin condensing his fifth star.
Once the fifth star's star core lit up, it would signify that he possessed strength comparable to the true realm.
Even if he still could not defeat a powerhouse like Wan Zhencang, he would no longer be utterly helpless against him.
Then he would no longer have to scurry about hiding like a rat. He could openly develop his own forces and protect his family and friends.
The more Chen Lin