Sage of Humanity
Chapter 1405 - 1403: Leaving a Name and Imprinting
The sound that Lu Ye heard earlier wasn't a real sound, but rather a resonance triggered by the mysterious forces when the Constellation Palace opened.
In other words, the sound Lu Ye heard took a certain form, but it might sound different to others, and even star beasts with limited spiritual intelligence could hear a sound unique to themselves.
When this grand, majestic sound echoed and the unique power fluctuations surged, it was the most apparent sign that the Constellation Palace was opening.
This was why the All Phenomena Ocean and even the entire All Phenomena Galaxy witnessed the grand spectacle of numerous constellations rushing to gather.
The Big Dipper Starboat flew quickly and steadily, and the three nestled inside. Though their view was obstructed, it provided a unique sense of tranquility.
Piao Ke explained while the specter occasionally added comments, allowing Lu Ye to gradually learn more about the rules of the Constellation Palace.
A few days later, the Big Dipper Starboat slowly came to a halt, and in Lu Ye's Mental Consciousness, he clearly sensed countless constellations converging in this place.
He immediately understood they had reached their destination.
The three of them swiftly exited from inside the dipper, and Lu Ye lifted his gaze to witness an incredibly stunning scene.
Amid the stellar space, a massive palace stood! This was the renowned Constellation Palace.
Named a palace, it indeed resembled a grand hall from the exterior, albeit excessively gigantic!
Each side measuring tens of thousands of miles in length and width, and thousands of miles in height, with Heaven-Reaching Divine Pillars standing outside the palace, exuding an immense and majestic aura.
Such a palace could never exist within any domain—not because it couldn't be crafted, but because there was no need to make one.
Yet, it has silently existed in this stellar space for untold millennia.
Of course, its enormity is only relative to the typical palaces known to people; as a marvel in the stellar space, its scale is actually small.
Just compare it to the All Phenomena Ocean; if it were placed there, it would merely be the size of a Spirit Island.
However, the marvel and mystery of stellar space phenomena can't be judged solely by size. The fame of the Constellation Palace might not rival the All Phenomena Ocean, but it is not far behind, especially cherished by Constellation cultivators, for its own significant reasons.
The palace isn't solid; instead, it possesses a somewhat ethereal quality, as if it were not an entity, but a projection here.
Lu Ye finally understood why rumors claimed this thing to be an incompletely evolved stellar space supreme treasure; from the exterior alone, there are indeed traces of such a treasure.
What's more mysterious—no matter from which direction you approach the Constellation Palace, what you see directly is the wide-open door in the middle!
Usually, this door is closed. It only opens when the Constellation Palace enters its active period, and no matter where cultivators come from, they face the position of the door.
At this moment, outside the Constellation Palace, the crowd surged.
Lu Ye had never seen so many constellations gathered together; although the All Phenomena Ocean also had constellations in abundance, due to its gigantic scale, they were all scattered.
Unlike here, constellations from all directions rushed in, and this was only a small fraction; some impatient ones had already charged into the Constellation Palace, while others were still observing, and many more were on their way.
It can be said that the appearance of the Constellation Palace stirred not only the constellations in the All Phenomena Galaxy but likely those in any associated Star System connected by the Insect Path.
The wide-open door resembled a beast's mouth, swallowing the figures that rushed inside, disappearing without a trace.
"Let's go!" The specter was rather impatient. Seeing Lu Ye and Piao Ke still gazing foolishly, she couldn't help urging, "What's there to see outside? You'll find the excitement inside!"
Saying so, she grabbed each of them and lunged toward the door.
The entire Constellation Palace was enveloped in a hazy starry light, making it appear ethereal, with an aura of aloofness.
The mysterious nature of this hazy starry light wasn't apparent from the outside, but as the three entered its range, the specter noticeably paused and furrowed her brows—this reaction was mirrored by Piao Ke and all cultivators around them rushing in.
It was as if they were suddenly suppressed by something...
Lu Ye found it odd; although he could sense this suppressive power, it seemed to have little effect on him, causing him some confusion.
Putting aside actual strength, in terms of cultivation, Piao Ke and the specter were both at the Constellation Late Stage, one tier higher than him, so it made no sense for them to be clearly suppressed while he felt like a gentle breeze.
Before he could ponder further, his vision went black, enveloping him in endless darkness.
The specter's hand clutching his arm disappeared, leaving him alone in the vast void.
He remained calm, as Piao Ke had previously warned him about this—every cultivator entering the Constellation Palace for the first time must undergo this process.
There's a term for it called 'Name Engraving'.
In simple terms, Lu Ye needed to leave his name here to facilitate future exploration and ranking.
A point of light ignited in front, illuminating an area of a hundred feet squared. The light flickered slightly like a candle flame.
Following Piao Ke's earlier instructions, Lu Ye raised his hand to touch the light, and in an instant, he gained many insights, understanding the various rules of leaving a name imprint.
It was basically the same as Piao Ke had introduced. It seems that even a cultivator who knew nothing about the Constellation Palace before arriving here could quickly learn what to do.
What he needed to do now was simple: leave his name and aura in this light. In this way, the Constellation Palace would be able to record it.
A true name wasn't necessary, and he could even give himself a name at will.
Lu Ye definitely wouldn't use his own name. Since leaving the Jade Conch Galaxy, he had been using the alias Li Taibai.
Using Li Taibai didn't seem too appropriate either... He felt that in the levels of rivalry in the Constellation Realm, he was not inferior to others. So if he were to use this name and then make a name for himself, it would inevitably draw the attention of many, especially those from major powers, and that would surely bring some trouble.
The Constellation Palace is the place for contention in the Constellation Realm, and also where many Constellations gain fame. In the vastness of the All Phenomena Galaxy, with so many Constellation cultivators, those who can make a name for themselves and stand out all need a channel. Those Constellations without a background or support long to soar in such occasions and, in turn, catch the eye of major forces to be recruited.
Similarly, the major forces are also eager to select promising talents in this grand event.
Now alone, Lu Ye wasn't eager to make a name for himself. He was more interested in silently making a fortune.
So he had to use a false name.
Choosing a name was also an art; it should either match one's personality or suit one's abilities.
Thinking about himself, Lu Ye had always been low-key and modest, never showing off, and he was a simple-minded combat cultivator who enjoyed wielding a blade and hacking. With that, the direction was clear.
With a thought, the light immediately recorded it.
Fa Wuzun!
The next moment, the light suddenly expanded, enveloping him whole. Lu Ye faintly felt a connection with something, realizing that what he was connected to should be the Constellation Palace.
This marked a successful name imprint.
The light gradually faded, and as his vision blurred and cleared again, Lu Ye found himself in a grand hall.
The hall was vast and filled with numerous people, all of them Constellations who had entered from outside.
This was undoubtedly the interior of the Constellation Palace. From the outside, the entire Constellation Palace appeared ethereal and intangible. When it wasn't open, cultivators could casually pass through it without obstruction or risk. But once it became active and open, many mysteries unfolded.
This grand hall was just one of them.
Before his eyes, roughly two thousand people were gathered here, and compared to the impressive sight outside the Constellation Palace, this number was hardly remarkable.
The ones gathered here were certainly not all the cultivators who entered the Constellation Palace. Such grand halls were numerous within the Constellation Palace, and this was just one of them.
Raising his eyes, Lu Ye immediately spotted a black stone tablet standing at the center of the hall. Atop the tablet, there were three large characters inscribed: Cumulated Points Ranking!
For now, the tablet surface was blank, but after a while, some names would appear on it, showcasing those elite individuals who performed well in the Constellation Palace contention.
The major powers also use this Cumulated Points Ranking to select talent.
At this moment, a cultivator flew to the front of the stone tablet, observed it for a while, and then suddenly punched out.
The punch was powerful, causing the entire hall to hum and vibrate, yet the Cumulated Points Ranking remained unmoving without even a crack appearing.
Unconvinced, the cultivator probably realized the tablet's material was extraordinary and wanted to break a piece off to sell outside. Continuously channeling power, punches rained like a storm, but after a while achieved nothing. Frustrated, he suddenly revealed his true form, which was a ferocious beast that Lu Ye couldn't recognize. It opened its fanged maw and began gnawing at the black tablet...
Lu Ye silently turned away, continuing to observe his surroundings.
In addition to the conspicuous Cumulated Points Ranking black tablet in the center, the hall's edges were lined with portals leading to unknown destinations, spaced at regular intervals.
Some impatient cultivators were already darting into these portals, disappearing to unknown places.
Looking up again, a large and distinct number fifty-six came into view on the dome above.
This fifty-six was undoubtedly a number, indicating that this was Hall Number Fifty-Six. Before Lu Ye arrived, fifty-five halls were already filled to capacity.
Assuming each hall could comfortably accommodate two thousand people moving freely, within these few days, several hundred thousand Constellation cultivators had already entered!
And this was just the beginning. Undoubtedly, more Constellations would arrive upon hearing the news.
While not daring to say too much, for such a grand event, having a million Constellations participate was the bare minimum. Just thinking about it was an incredibly daunting thing.