Chapter 29: The Mysterious Celestial Treasure – The Celestial Star Banner

"Master..."

Ye Chen was overwhelmed with shock. He never imagined that the moment he became an apprentice, his master would bestow upon him two supreme immortal arts. Moreover, these techniques could actually activate his Celestial Star Divine Physique. Is this destiny? Is this the turning point for his rise to power? Ye Chen felt as though he had accumulated eight lifetimes of blessings; otherwise, how could he have encountered such a magnificent master? For a moment, he felt the urge to cry.

*Hold it back, hold it back! A man does not shed tears easily!*

Taking a deep breath, Ye Chen suppressed his inner turmoil and thanked his master from the bottom of his heart: "Thank you, Master, for imparting these arts. This disciple will certainly not disappoint your expectations. Once I achieve success in my cultivation, I shall clear all obstacles for you and lay the entire world at your feet to repay your kindness."

His words were filled with determination and a touch of heroic ambition, making one look forward to the day he would grow into a towering figure, standing proudly beneath the firmament.

"Good. I look forward to seeing your growth." Li Tianyuan nodded with satisfaction.

Why does one take on disciples? To pass down one’s mantle and keep the legacy of Lingyun Sword Peak alive? Or to bring glory to the sect? Clearly, it was both, and yet neither. In truth, Li Tianyuan was not so noble. He simply wanted to walk out one day with a few Great Emperor disciples following him, forcing everyone who saw them to steer clear. Just the thought of it made him feel incredibly cool.

"Alright, disciple. There are many courtyards on Lingyun Sword Peak. Choose one at random and go begin your cultivation," Li Tianyuan said with a wave of his hand.

"Yes, Master." After bowing respectfully, Ye Chen withdrew. He found an arbitrary courtyard on Lingyun Sword Peak and, unable to wait a moment longer, focused his mind on the jade slip, beginning his cultivation according to the mantras of the Celestial Star Grand Method.

As soon as he began circulating the energy, Ye Chen felt strands of celestial star power descending from the high heavens, swirling around him. These star energies entered his body with each breath, surging through his meridians and flesh, finally condensing into a star within his sea of consciousness. Each time the Celestial Star Grand Method completed a cycle, another star condensed in his mind.

This was the mystery of the Celestial Star Grand Method: the practitioner could condense the celestial stars within their own body, each corresponding to a star in the heavens, possessing boundless power. When cultivated to its peak, one could derive an entire universe within themselves, housing billions of stars. Each star contained profound and unfathomable energy, not only providing a constant stream of spiritual power but also allowing the practitioner to channel star energy to unleash various powerful techniques.

Time passed bit by bit. When thirty-six stars had condensed within Ye Chen's body, a *hum* resonated through him. Suddenly, his entire body shuddered, and brilliant starlight erupted from his skin. The stars within him began to automatically drive the circulation of his blood, bones, meridians, and dantian, forming a perfect cycle. The starlight on Ye Chen grew brighter and more intense until, at a certain moment, he snapped his eyes open. A beam of starlight shot from the depths of his pupils, piercing the heavens!

"Master was right; I truly possess the Celestial Star Divine Physique!" Ye Chen was overjoyed. Although he could not say with absolute certainty that he had fully activated the physique, he clearly perceived that his body was fundamentally different, as if it held infinite power within. Furthermore, his pores had opened, inhaling the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to temper his flesh, making him significantly more formidable.

"And this Celestial Star Grand Method is truly a supreme immortal art; it is indeed miraculous!" Ye Chen marveled at its power. Though he was only at the initial stage, he could already feel the vastness, dominance, and peerless might of the star energy. With a wave of his hand, the power of the nine heavens flowed into his fist; it felt as if a single punch could easily shatter a ten-thousand-foot mountain. And this was only the entry-level stage—if cultivated to perfection, he might even be able to stir the stars in the sky and summon the celestial river of the nine heavens!

"Since Master has bestowed such a powerful technique upon me, I must cultivate even harder and not let him down!" Ye Chen whispered to himself before closing his eyes to continue his practice.

...

While Ye Chen was busy cultivating, Li Tianyuan heard the system’s notification chime.

[Ding!]

[Host has helped disciple Ye Chen activate the Celestial Star Divine Physique; rewarded with the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure: Celestial Star Banner.]

[Disciple Ye Chen has practiced the Celestial Star Grand Method and condensed thirty-six celestial stars; Host receives a return of one hundred and ninety celestial stars. The Celestial Star Grand Method has reached the entry-level.]

*A Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, the Celestial Star Banner!*

Li Tianyuan wasn't overly surprised by the "minor success" return of the Celestial Star Grand Method, but upon hearing the words "Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure," his lips twitched violently, and the expression on his face became incredibly rich and spectacular.

Magic treasures were divided into two types: "Spirit Treasures," which were nurtured by heaven and earth, and "Artifacts," which were forged by human hands. Both had grades. The former were divided into five tiers: Spirit Treasure, Innate Spirit Treasure, Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, and Creation Spirit Treasure. Each was a creation of nature, containing unique laws of heaven and earth, and possessed terrifying power. Ordinary spirit treasures were already rare, but those at the Heaven-Reaching level or above were legendary, existing only in myths. Such items were impossible to seek; their appearance would inevitably trigger terrifying phenomena and lead to bloody battles for ownership!

Li Tianyuan knew that the Haotian Sword Pagoda in the Holy Land was an auxiliary Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, containing various laws of the sword. It was precisely for this reason that the Holy Land used it as a secret realm for disciples to train in. The second type, human-forged artifacts, were categorized as Mortal, Spirit, Earth, Heaven, Immortal, Supreme Immortal, and Supreme Imperial Weapons. The former were common, while the latter were rare and precious. Especially the Supreme Imperial Weapons and Creation Spirit Treasures—they were super-treasures capable of suppressing an entire region!

"Holy cow, a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure! I actually got a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure; this thing is worth a fortune!" Li Tianyuan’s eyes widened, nearly popping out of their sockets. He knew that their Lingyun Sword Peak currently possessed fewer than five treasures, the most powerful of which, the Lingyun Sword, was only a Heaven-grade artifact. As for the others, they had long since been lost to the river of history. How could he not be excited by the system’s reward?

Without delay, he eagerly summoned the Celestial Star Banner. As soon as the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure appeared, a vast and majestic wave of star energy permeated the air, instantly filling the entire world. The Celestial Star Banner floated in mid-air, unfurling in the wind and erupting with such dazzling starlight that even Li Tianyuan couldn't help but stare in awe.