As soon as everyone entered the passage, they were suddenly hit by waves of terrifying divine sense attacks.

Fortunately, the Yan Dao Sect had already set up a Restriction Formation, and everyone used their Magical Treasures in advance to defend themselves. Apart from some primordial spirit pain and dizziness, there was no major harm.

On both sides of the passage, there were many remnants, seemingly left by mechanical puppets, along with some fragments of Magical Treasures. The ground was also uneven and pitted.

It was as if a great battle had taken place here many years ago.

Most of the Magical Treasures were damaged, but a few appeared intact, emitting a faint wave of Spiritual Power, drawing everyone's attention.

However, no one dared to step forward to collect them, nor did anyone dare to use their divine sense.

Any slight movement would trigger an attack from the invisible divine sense formation.

"What a pity, so many treasures, but we can only look and not take!" Xiong Yan gritted his teeth in frustration.

Although most were damaged, the materials of these Magical Treasures were clearly valuable, many being rare and extinct in the outside world.

In the blink of an eye, Xu Hei had been in seclusion for ten days.

He had completely refined two Dragon Scale Fruits, transforming the dragon scales on his head and chest into a black crystal form.

This meant that the defense of his upper body could now withstand attacks from a mid-stage Divine Transformation cultivator, greatly aiding in protecting his vital areas.

By absorbing the soul power from the Demon God Cauldron, Xu Hei's primordial spirit was also restored to a perfect state.

Next, it was time to refine the Lunar Mystic Fire.

Xu Hei summoned the Lunar Mystic Fire, placing Yellow Spring water, Yin Fire Grass, Ghost Face Flower, Extreme Cold Sky Crystal, and other catalysts found by the Old Tree in front of him.

"With these items, your Lunar Mystic Fire can mature! Along with the insect swarm, you might even stand a chance against a late-stage Divine Transformation cultivator," the Old Tree said.

At this moment, Xu Hei suddenly thought of something and took out the damaged compass, saying, "Is this something you left behind back then?"

This compass was what Xu Hei had purchased at a trade fair, sensing it with his Heavenly Demon Technique before deciding to buy it.

"Hmm?"

The Old Tree stared at the compass, pondering, "Where did this come from?"

Xu Hei recounted the events of the trade fair.

The Old Tree chuckled and said, "This is called the Star Compass, capable of guiding direction and accelerating positioning! At its fastest, it's even quicker than me burning my primordial spirit, a perfect tool for cross-realm escape... or pursuit."

You're talking about escaping, aren't you... Xu Hei thought to himself, then asked in surprise, "Faster than an ascending cultivator? What's the origin of this treasure?"

"Heh, according to the calculations of the old man Tianji, this treasure has a significant background and is from the Spirit Realm! Even if I exert all my power, I can only utilize less than half of its potential!" the Old Tree laughed.

Less than half... If the Star Compass were fully activated, how fast would it be?

Xu Hei was secretly amazed, then asked, "Then how did it get damaged?"

"..." The Old Tree fell silent, then said, "I don't know. I only have memories of the Guanghan Palace period. What happened to the main soul afterward, I do not know."

Xu Hei fell silent once more.

The Star Compass was destroyed, the main soul's cultivation was lost, and it turned into a dog... Xu Hei could roughly imagine what the old dog had gone through.

"Now that you are a Divine Transformation cultivator, you are qualified to learn some of the secrets from back then. Once you finish refining the Lunar Mystic Fire, I'll tell you about the events at Guanghan Palace," the Old Tree said.

Xu Hei nodded. He gestured, and Yellow Spring water poured onto the Lunar Mystic Fire.

When water met fire, the Lunar Mystic Fire didn't extinguish but burned even more vigorously, as if oil had been poured on it. However, its temperature suddenly dropped, and a layer of frost formed on the ground.

Xu Hei quickly circulated his power to suppress it.

Then, he added the Yin Fire Grass, Ghost Face Flower, and other spiritual items he had collected.

Once the fire's intensity subsided, Xu Hei opened his mouth and inhaled, drawing the Lunar Mystic Fire into his body for refinement.

He also took out several Supreme Spirit Stones, ready to absorb them at any moment.

He not only intended to refine the Lunar Mystic Fire but also aimed to break through to the mid-stage Divine Transformation.

Although Xu Hei's foundation was still shallow, and the hope was slim, with the extra medicinal power, it was worth a try.

...

Time flew by, and a year had passed since everyone entered Guanghan Palace.

Outside Guanghan Palace, at the entrance of the ancient palace complex, a new group of people had gathered, all additional personnel sent by various sects during this time.

Especially the Blood Refining Sect, as the largest and most rapidly expanding sect among the Seven Stars, they had sent the most reinforcements, dispatching more than ten Divine Transformation Ancestors.

After the bloodbath on Heavenly Sand Star, they indeed gained significant benefits, adding two more Divine Transformation Ancestors to their sect.

Other disciples and elders also made breakthroughs, giving the sect the appearance of becoming the top sect among the Seven Stars.

"This place has been open for a year, why haven't the Ancestors come out yet?"

"Why panic? Guanghan Palace is filled with Restrictions, encountering difficulties is normal. According to the Flame Demon Ancestor's blood soul message, they've already reached the inner hall and acquired a batch of ancient Spirit Medicine. They will return fully loaded soon."

"Hehe, the Flame Demon Ancestor also said that the Ancient Tomb Sect has agreed to join forces to encircle the Divine Continent Star. Once they come out, they will immediately begin the operation."

Outside the gates of Guanghan Palace, two newly promoted Divine Transformation cultivators from the Blood Refining Sect were secretly conversing.

Only after becoming Divine Transformation cultivators could they learn such secrets, and they also received orders to each lead a thousand elite cultivators to ambush outside the Divine Continent Star.

Skipping Sea Star and directly attacking the Divine Continent Star, this was an unprecedented move that no one would have expected!

They speculated that the two Divine Transformation cultivators from the Divine Puppet Sect who went in must have met a grim fate. Otherwise, the Ancient Tomb Sect wouldn't have agreed to join forces, and the Blood Refining Sect wouldn't have issued such a hasty order.

...

In the universe.

An inconspicuous black warship was slowly decelerating, about to reach the Divine Continent Star, one of the Seven Stars.

On the deck, Jiang Liuyu held a crow in his hand, receiving various messages in his mind.

Whether overt or covert, or even divine sense transmissions from the other side, all were captured by this Star-Seeking Beast, thoroughly observed.

"The Shadow Clan truly deserves its reputation as the top intelligence clan, unmatched in espionage," Jiang Liuyu said calmly.

"Currently, all the high-level cultivators of the Seven Stars are gathered on a companion star of the Divine Continent Star, totaling five late-stage Divine Transformation cultivators, twenty-one mid-stage, and fifty-three early-stage."

"Of course, this is just the surface-level cultivation. It doesn't rule out some people deceiving the heavens and crossing the sea, hiding their strength. However, in the mortal realm, there shouldn't be anyone who can deceive the Star-Seeking Beast."

"There are only two places that cannot be probed: one is Dark Star, whose gravity is too strong for the Star-Seeking Beast to return once it approaches, and the other is the relic on that companion star, Guanghan Palace."