Section 83: The Secret of the Outer Star Demon

Having learned the effects of the Spirit-Ban Lock and the Light-Suppressing Coffin, even Chu Yun could not help but sigh in admiration.

Whoever had forged these two Demon Weapons was at least a master weapon refiner, and quite possibly a grandmaster. A Demon Weapon capable of directly diminishing a Spirit Beast Master's spiritual radiance possessed a design that was truly ingenious, blazing a trail of its own, with the bearing of one who could found an entire school.

"Legend says that Sky City contains eight great strongholds, known as absolute bastions and famed for never falling. This black iron burial chamber is merely one of them." The Divination Immortal was several times more familiar with Sky City than Chu Yun and the Wine Hero King.

"This was the mightiest city in all Star Continent, without equal. There were tens of thousands of blade beasts, Tally Bamboo Swords, spinning wheels, and flying warships. Sadly, even so, it could not withstand the Outer Star Demons and ultimately fell." Along the way, the Divination Immortal continually explained things to Chu Yun and the Wine Hero King.

"Outer Star Demons?" Chu Yun raised his brows. He had heard that name many times already.

"Demons face heavenly tribulations, and humans also face great calamities. Those calamities are the Outer Star Demons. They dwell within the void beyond the heavens. There is nothing there—only countless Outer Star Demons slumbering. Every Outer Star Demon corresponds to one of Star Continent's great experts. They are the condensed essence of all misfortune, the terminators of destiny, and the final shackle upon Star Continent. So long as one slays the Outer Star Demon corresponding to oneself, one will gain supreme wisdom and fortune."

Speaking of the Outer Star Demons, the Divination Immortal's expression turned grave. "Heaven and earth maintain balance;