That's true.
The Ninth Ancestor smiled slightly and said:
But you don't need to worry.
The Myriad Stars Armillary Heaven Bell also has the effect of gathering the power of stars in the Void Cosmos. Although the gathering speed is slower, it can hold more.
In certain special moments in history, such as when two top talents in the clan are evenly matched, or when the time interval between two generations of outstanding individuals is too short, the clan will use the Myriad Stars Armillary Heaven Bell to replenish the star power of the Star Receiving Platform.
Now that you have entered the Void Cosmos to seek the Taihao Essence, I will naturally replenish your star power.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu immediately breathed a sigh of relief:
It turns out our ancestors had planned this all along.
As he spoke, he suddenly became curious and asked:
The Myriad Stars Armillary Heaven Bell also has the effect of gathering Void Cosmos; what about the Nine Luminaries Heaven-Shaking Hammer?
The Ninth Ancestor shook his head, a hint of regret in his eyes:
The reason why the Myriad Stars Armillary Heaven Bell can gather the power of the stars in the Void Cosmos is because a rare treasure from the Void Cosmos was used during its forging and sublimation.
However, although the Nine Luminaries Heaven-Shaking Hammer has even greater offensive power, it lacks such an opportunity and therefore does not have the effect of gathering star power.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu nodded and said:
I see.
The Ninth Ancestor pointed to the dark, heavy metal token and said:
You're actually familiar with that kind of precious material; it also comes from the remnants of Taihao Star, which is the material used to forge this token.
oh?
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu's expression immediately changed slightly, and he pressed for an answer:
What is this material called?
The Ninth Ancestor answered:
In the Void Cosmos, it is called Taihao Divine Iron; in the Three Thousand Dao Domains, it is also known as Extradomain Star Iron.
It is one of the most durable materials in the world, and can only be mined from the ruins of Taihao Star. It is mostly derived from the Supreme Star Palace.
After listening, Chen Qingyu frowned slightly, then suddenly spoke:
I've seen this material before!
He looked at the Ninth Ancestor and said in a deep voice:
Our ancestors, do you still remember?
I once said that I made a deal with Zhang Yanqing in the Emperor Yuan Palace, and the bargaining chip was that I would take a stone from the Emperor Yuan's treasury for her.
The material of that stone is exactly the same as this token!
Upon hearing this, the Ninth Ancestor was immediately moved and said:
Unexpectedly, Emperor Yuan's treasury actually contains a piece of Extradomain Star Iron!
A look of regret unconsciously appeared on his face:
What a pity!
If I had known earlier and managed to get my hands on it, I could have reforged and smelted it to enhance the power of the Myriad Stars Armillary Heaven Bell!
But now, it has fallen into the hands of the Sage Evolution Palace.
Chen Qingyu's expression was solemn, and he said in a deep voice:
This is also what I find strange.
Why did Wu Chenkong go to such great lengths to retrieve that piece of Extradomain Star Iron from the Emperor Yuan's treasury?
Upon hearing this, the Ninth Ancestor frowned slightly and said:
That's indeed a bit strange.
However, it cannot be ruled out that he intends to use Extradomain Star Iron to forge some kind of magical artifact.
In this Desolate Continent, only my Chen Clan possesses the method for refining this precious material, but it is not surprising that the Great Void Primal Spirit, who sees through everything, knew about it.
However, this person's main cultivation method is Human Dao Dragon Qi, so even if they knew the method, they wouldn't be able to refine it.
Chen Qingyu remained silent, his eyes flickering.
He vaguely felt that Wu Chenkong's taking that piece of Extradomain Star Iron was probably not just for the purpose of refining a magic weapon.
Forget about it.
The Ninth Ancestor waved his hand and said:
The deal is already done, there's no point in dwelling on it. At least we gained a lot of valuable intelligence, so it wasn't a complete loss.
Even if a piece of Extradomain Star Iron falls into Wu Chenkong's hands, it won't disrupt the overall situation.
He paused for a moment, then said:
Go back and make some preparations. I'll replenish my star power and get ready to head to the Void Cosmos!
Each battle for the Taihao Essence lasts only ten years; according to the calendar, this battle has already been going on for several years.
Going earlier will increase your chances of success.
Just remember, you can only stay in the Void Cosmos for a maximum of one year. When the time is up, you must use the Star Platform to return!
Otherwise, once the guiding power dissipates, you will be trapped in the Void Cosmos forever, unless you can cultivate to the point of breaking through the vacuum and shattering the Dao domain.
Um.
Chen Qingyu nodded, stood up, and said:
Well, my ancestor, I'll go back first and comfort Qingmeng.
After I leave, I will have to trouble you, Ancestor, to use the Great Void Might to nourish her body.
The Ninth Ancestor nodded and said:
You can rest assured.
A moment later.
The courtyard of Chen Qingyu's family residence.
Brother, are you leaving?
Chen Qingmeng opened her eyes wide, somewhat reluctant to part:
When are you coming back?
Chen Qingyu considered it for a moment, then whispered:
It won't be too long, just a few months, at most a year.
ah?
Chen Qingmeng bit her lower lip:
Can we not leave?
Although she had been in the Divine Capital for almost a month, she had made many new friends of the same age and had become much more cheerful and lively than before.
But Chen Qingyu was still very important to her; if she couldn't see him, it was as if she had lost her only support, which made her inexplicably anxious and uneasy.
Silly girl.
Chen Qingyu gently patted her head and said softly:
I'm going there because it's very important; it's for you and me, and for the future of the entire Chen Clan.
Not going is not an option.
All right.
Chen Qingmeng took a breath and nodded firmly:
Then go ahead, I'll wait for you to come back.
good.
Chen Qingyu smiled:
I'm leaving now. Be good at home and remember to go to school on time.
Um.
Half an hour later.
Deep within the Floating Heavenly Palace, in a chaotic space, endless starlight twinkles.
In the very center of the space, a pedestal, hundreds of feet tall and resembling an exquisite pagoda, stood in the void, radiating a hazy glow.
Look closely:
The high platform was inscribed with dense arrays of spiritual patterns and inlaid with all sorts of gemstones and crystals, like stars adorning the night sky.
This is the Star Receiving Platform.
The Ninth Ancestor, with a solemn expression, spoke:
I have already used the Myriad Stars Armillary Heaven Bell to replenish the missing star power, and it can be activated at any time!
You remembered everything I told you before, right?
Um.
Chen Qingyu nodded and said:
Rest assured, Ancestor, I have remembered everything you told me about the things to be careful about in the Void Cosmos.
That's good.
The Ninth Ancestor nodded and said:
Go ahead, but be careful.
Um.
Chen Qingyu responded, then immediately stepped onto the Star Receiving Platform, sat cross-legged at the highest point, took a deep breath, and said:
Ancestor, I'm ready!
Ready!
With a loud shout, the Ninth Ancestor unleashed a spell, his robes fluttering as he unleashed a powerful Divine Treasure force that surged into the Star Receiving Platform.
On the Star Receiving Platform, an endless stream of dazzling starlight suddenly burst forth.
Remember, no matter what happens, you must come back within a year!
As he finished speaking:
boom!
A massive pillar of starlight shot straight into the sky, piercing through the spatial barrier of the Floating Heavenly Palace and soaring into the infinitely high clouds.
Within a million miles, the sun shines brightly, and everything is dazzling!
The astonishing phenomenon lasted for several breaths before slowly dissipating along with the pillar of starlight.
On the Star Receiving Platform:
Chen Qingyu's figure, who had been sitting cross-legged, had vanished without a trace.
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