Chen Nianzhi's expression grew increasingly grave as he listened to Heavenly Wind Daoist.
For even Tianfeng Immortal of old to have felt fear, that star had to be unimaginably perilous.
And the opportunities within were most likely exceedingly precious as well, so Chen Nianzhi could not help but treat the matter with caution.
At that thought, Chen Nianzhi said, "Since you have told me of this, I presume you intend to invite me to venture into the depths of that starry sky."
"Precisely."
Heavenly Wind Daoist nodded, his expression mild as he said, "You wield a supreme immortal treasure and were able to slay the Redflame Divine Vulture Emperor on Scarlet Flame Island. Your combat strength is likely even somewhat greater than that of an ordinary ninth-level Ascension Immortal."
"If you and I join forces, we may not be able to take down the stellar ruins outright, but we should still have a fair chance of escaping unscathed."
Chen Nianzhi's eyes flickered slightly at those words.
He nodded noncommittally, merely asking calmly, "Please do not withhold anything, Fellow Daoist. Tell me about the stellar ruins."
"Mm."
Heavenly Wind Daoist nodded and began, "That star has an extraordinary origin. It appears to have been one of the Heavenly Cycle Stars of the ancient Demon Heavenly Court."
"The ancient Demon Heavenly Court?"
Chen Nianzhi's gaze shifted slightly, revealing a trace of confusion.
Seeing this, Heavenly Wind Daoist smiled. "I forgot that you have not been ascended for long and do not yet know the evolution and changes of this endless chaotic universe. Let me explain."
"The endless chaos is now boundless and infinite, containing countless greater universes."
"But before chaos could be traced back to antiquity, the endless chaos was a vast expanse of primordial mist, with no life or worlds in