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In the pitch-black Wandering Path of the Stars, a strange Crystal Bottle floated above everyone's heads, its shimmering Crystal Light dispelling the surrounding darkness like thick ink.
The further they walked, the more complex the path became, dense as a spider's web. Sometimes, there would even be four or five forks in the road. At such times, Old Ghost would always boast about how clever he was back in the day, claiming that these little tricks of the Star Sect were nothing to him, and then lead Li Hong and the others deeper into the maze. The path he took seemed to be correct; Li Hong could sense the fluctuations of spiritual energy from nearby mechanisms, but none were triggered. This eased Li Hong, Chu Xi, and Chuxiong's minds a bit.
Li Hong finally couldn't hold back: "What is the Star Sect?"
"You don't even know what the Star Sect is?" Old Ghost was clearly astonished.
"We only know about the Immortal Sect."
Old Ghost fell silent for a moment before muttering to himself, "I've been locked up for so many years. Could it be that things have changed outside? Did the Star Sect become the Immortal Sect? That... could be possible. But what about the Extreme Hall? If they knew that the Star Sect changed its name, wouldn’t they mock it? Why would the Star Sect do such a thing? Truly bizarre..."
Old Ghost fell silent again, while Li Hong felt even more confused.
Not understanding what was going on with the Star Sect, another name—Extreme Hall—came up? Was Old Ghost's Divine Consciousness unclear after being locked up for so long?
Suddenly, Chu Xi transmitted a message: "What he mentioned should be from ancient times. Don't question him yet; keep asking." Chu Xi subtly gave a knowing glance.
Li Hong thought for a moment and asked, "Then what about you? Are you from the Star Sect?"
"No, I am not from the Star Sect; I am a family-trained loose cultivator. However, who in this world can escape the all-seeing eyes of the Star Sect? Shh... This is the Star Sect Temple; it's their territory. Don't say too much; we are almost there," Old Ghost said mysteriously.
Ahead in the dark Passageway, a bright white light suddenly appeared, expanding and contracting continuously, radiating brilliance that made one squint.
"Step into the white light; it is a Teleportation Array that will automatically transport you to the true temple. That is where you need to go," Old Ghost instructed.
Li Hong, Chu Xi, and Chuxiong exchanged glances, feeling a bit nervous inside.
As they walked forward, they encountered no obstacles, proving that Old Ghost's path was indeed correct. However, they were about to enter the Teleportation Array, and Li Hong thought, "What if Old Ghost pulls a trick...?" He said, "Senior, I'll go ahead with you."
Old Ghost casually replied, "Sure, we can set an example."
Li Hong gestured to stop Chu Xi and Chuxiong from speaking, signaling them to follow only if everything was fine. He then carried Old Ghost—also known as Treasure Armor—and stepped into the swirling white light.
Just before stepping into the white light, Li Hong glanced back. Under the shimmering Crystal Light, Chu Xi's slender figure appeared so small next to the tall Chuxiong. Both of them looked anxious and tense. Li Hong smiled slightly and resolutely turned to step into the white light.
His body suddenly sank down, then felt a lightness before stabilizing. Before him was still a blindingly bright white light, obscuring everything.
Old Ghost said, "We're here; let's go out."
Li Hong stepped out of the white light and was taken aback.
The sky was gray and overcast, with clouds rolling low, creating a sense of oppression deep within.
In the vast wilderness, yellow sand stretched endlessly before him, where a strangely shaped Stone Fortress stood tall. The circular doorways and arched towers were made of pale yellow stone, blending almost seamlessly with the surrounding endless sands.
A hot wind howled across the wilderness, stirring up clouds of dust that nearly buried half of the fortress walls. This Stone Fortress had stood alone for countless years, seemingly untouched by anyone.
Behind him came coughing and surprised shouts: "Big Brother, wait for us!"
Chu Xi and Chuxiong stepped out of the white light. The dazzling white light continued to roll and expand in place, the only thing in this desolate wilderness that resembled a living entity.
"Children, let's go; this is indeed the place. But I must tell you that this is actually the outer perimeter of the temple. Only by entering and finding the true Teleportation Array can you reach the real Star Sect Temple."
Hearing this, Li Hong couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Chu Xi and Chuxiong stepped forward, and the three of them walked side by side into the circular doorway of the Stone Fortress.
The small courtyard was covered with a foot of yellow sand. The main door of the Stone Fortress was tightly shut, and the three of them lightly glided over the sandy surface, heading straight for the door.
"Li Hong, your technique resembles that of the Star Sect; you should push the door. Remember to use some strength!"
Li Hong took a deep breath, placing both hands on the dusty stone door, channeling Awareness through his arms and pushing with all his might.
The door didn't budge.
"Put more effort into it! Remember to channel your spiritual energy into the stone door!"
Li Hong followed the instructions, not only channeling Awareness through his arms but also continuously sending his energy into the stone door.
Suddenly, a flash of Azure Light appeared on the door, and then it quickly swung open inward. Li Hong was caught off guard and stumbled inside.
Chu Xi and Chuxiong shouted in surprise and hurriedly jumped through the door, only to see Li Hong already floating up, curiously examining his surroundings.
The Stone Fortress wasn't very large; standing in the center of the first floor, one could directly see the pale yellow stone slab roof. The fortress had two floors, with a central atrium. To the left after entering was a spiral staircase leading to the second floor. The entire second floor surrounded the central atrium in a grid pattern, with a corridor running around it. Next to the corridor were small rooms without doors.
Li Hong floated up and clearly saw that each room was empty, devoid of anything.
"Where's the Teleportation Array? I don't see it!" Li Hong said in confusion.
"Hehe, silly child, do you think it's that easy to find the Star Sect Temple? This place is designed to confuse people to prevent outsiders from intruding. The real Teleportation Array isn't here."
"Where?"
"Do you really need to ask such a simple question, kid? You're quite foolish. Look around, what extra thing is in this house? Remove the extra parts, and you'll find the answer."
Extra parts? Li Hong scratched his head. The interior of the Stone Fortress was extremely empty and simple, with no decorations, furnishings, or anything extra—only a few sparse items.
His gaze inadvertently fell to the ground, and Li Hong suddenly realized what the extra thing was.
The stone door was tightly shut; there was no way a needle could fit through. How could there be such a thick layer of sand on the floor?
Li Hong jumped onto the sandy surface and shouted to Chu Xi and Chuxiong, "Dig up the sand; there's a mechanism underneath."
The three worked together swiftly, digging through the sand like prairie dogs. Soon, they had cleared the sand to the sides of the corridor, revealing the central floor of the courtyard.
Sure enough, there was a secret.
On the milky-white jade floor were countless small, shiny colored stones arranged into nine large stars. The colorful stones sparkled, and under the iridescence, the dim Stone Fortress suddenly lit up with dreamlike reflections of colorful fragments everywhere.
Chu Xi stared in awe and said softly, "It's so beautiful."
"All you care about is how it looks, but you don't realize that these nine large stars are the emblem of the Nine Saints of the Star Sect, which is equivalent to the symbol of the Star Sect. Enough about that; Li Hong, focus your spiritual energy on the center of the largest star."
Until now, Old Ghost's words had been completely accurate. Li Hong immediately looked for the largest star.
The nine stars made of colorful stones were indeed of varying sizes and arranged in an unusual pattern. They maintained distance from each other yet harmoniously formed a cohesive whole. Upon closer inspection, they seemed to be divided into three layers. Li Hong quietly memorized the pattern formed by these nine stars and quickly identified the topmost star. He bent down and placed his right hand on its center while channeling his Awareness.
A flash of starlight suddenly illuminated the area. In that instant, Li Hong experienced an illusion; the stars made of colorful stones seemed to transform into real stars, winking at him, prompting him to rub his eyes with his left hand.
Suddenly, a soft clicking sound came from a mechanism near the door, and Chu Xi exclaimed, "There's a hidden passage leading down here!"
"That's it! Let's go, Children!"
At the corner of the stone staircase leading to the second floor, a hidden stone staircase extending downward appeared. Flickering flames danced within, casting a red glow on the faces of Li Hong and the others, as if flames were flickering in their eyes.
"Let's go!" Li Hong was the first to step down the stone stairs.
Once all three entered, the entrance to the hidden passage silently closed behind them, followed by a sound from above resembling rain.
"What is that?" Chuxiong frowned and asked the Way.
"Are you scared, big guy? Don't worry; the real danger lies in the Wandering Path of the Stars. Luckily, you encountered me, or else you might have turned into an old man with a white beard still wandering inside. In Star Sect's Wandering Path of the Stars, there are no more than two handfuls of people in the entire Divine Realm who know how to solve it. Fortunately, I am one of them. With my guidance, you will find it much easier; you probably won't even feel the severity of the Wandering Path of the Stars. However, heh heh, maybe you didn't memorize the path; when you finally get out, you'll understand how tough it is! At that time..." Old Ghost trailed off but quickly changed the subject. "The mechanism above has reset; the sand has covered the Nine Sacred Stars again. Let's go, Children; don't waste any more time."
Just after taking two steps down, Li Hong suddenly noticed that Yue Que was bouncing around in his Upper Dantian space. It radiated waves of joyful warmth; it wanted to come out!
With a flash of golden light, Yue Que emerged from his forehead and hovered quietly before Li Hong. Then, with another flash of gold, it darted forward.
Yue Que recognized this place!
It seemed that this truly was the Ancient Immortal Mansion! The so-called Ancient Immortal Mansion was actually the Star Sect Temple!
The mysteries of Ancient Spirit Arrangement, Immortal Sect and Demon Sect origins, secrets of the Six Spirit Salty Ritual, and secrets of Ancient God... all these enigmas would be unraveled here! Li Hong's heart raced as he sensed Yue Que dancing just ten feet ahead. He followed Yue Que step by step down the staircase.
The firelight grew brighter and brighter.
Li Hong found himself in a vast, expansive space.
It resembled a strange world of ice and snow, filled with large transparent crystals that divided the area into separate spaces, each containing indistinct objects of various odd colors and shapes. The entrance was narrow, with only a one-foot-wide gap between the crystal walls for passage. In this place, there was a peculiar entity—a ball of fiery red flames, about the size of a palm, dancing in mid-air, incredibly beautiful.
It was this flame that illuminated the entire crystal space.
Yue Que stopped about ten feet away from the flame, issuing a warning.
The flame was extremely dangerous!
"The Star Sect Fire Saint's Celestial Flame True Fire! Only by finding a way to get past it can we enter."
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