Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao (23)

The three stood beyond the gate of light.

The glow of the star path beneath their feet gradually faded.

The sight before them was no longer obstructed.

A complex of white jade palaces floated beneath the pillar of light.

Its grandeur was suffocating.

The Star Source pillar descended from an immeasurable height.

Pouring directly into the altar at the heart of the palace complex.

The sphere of light slowly revolved.

Like the beating heart of a star.

With every pulse.

The surrounding space trembled faintly.

Vast Star Power turned into visible ripples.

Spreading outward in expanding rings.

"Ancient Water Tribe's Star Pivot Hall..."

Elder Mu's voice carried irrepressible excitement and reverence.

"Who would have thought... it would truly see the light of day again."

Su Han's gaze passed over the densely packed Star Beasts.

And locked firmly onto the central altar.

The tortoise shell in his arms.

Was now burning hot.

A summons from the depths of his bloodline.

Came from the direction of the altar.

Lu Xueqi tightened her grip on the Tian Ya Sword.

Her cool eyes swept across the area.

"There are too many Star Beasts."

"Most are asleep."

"But those near the altar..."

Her voice paused.

"Are very strong."

Indeed.

On the jade plaza surrounding the altar.

Three Star Beasts of different forms lay crouched.

One resembled a massive lion.

Its mane was entirely formed from leaping starlight.

Its aura was as steady and heavy as a mountain.

It was unmistakably at the Late Golden Core Stage.

Another resembled a black tortoise.

Stars lined its shell.

Within its slowly opening and closing eyes, galaxies seemed to rise and perish.

It too was at the Late Golden Core Stage.

The last one.

Was actually humanoid.

It stood nearly twenty feet tall.

Its entire body consisted of dazzling