CHAPTER 339: CHAPTER 17 THE TRIAL OF THE SHURA DIVINE SON

The origin of the Core Star Sea is very mysterious. Regarding the appearance of this world, many far-fetched speculations have arisen from the Heavenly Realm, the Demon Abyss, and even Alien Universes.

The most plausible speculation among them was this: an Alien Universe was destroyed, causing its Heavenly Dao to collapse. The Heavenly Realm, being very close, stealthily approached to absorb the remnants of this collapsed Heavenly Dao. However, for reasons unknown—perhaps indigestion or something else—the process encountered unexpected problems.

Instead of absorbing the remnants, the Heavenly Realm’s own Heavenly Dao found its Dao constantly being sapped. This sapped Dao then merged with the Dao of the former Alien Universe, forming the unique environment of the Infinite Star Sea.

This, in turn, meant the Heavenly Realm’s Heavenly Dao needed the Tao Fruits of Immortals for replenishment. The method for supplementing these Tao Fruits was simple: impose a Life Span limit on Immortals. Upon their death, their Tao Fruits would return to heaven and earth, effectively allowing the Heavenly Dao to reclaim them.

The Core Star Sea is where a massive convergence of Dao occurs. Here, one can clearly sense the Laws, and Immortals’ Life Spans are no longer restricted. This has led to a situation where True Immortals are as common as dogs, Heavenly Immortals roam everywhere, Golden Immortals are frequently seen, and Immortals are also plentiful.

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Chen Jiuge silently looked at the rather chatty Clan Leader of the Asura Clan and said, "So, you’re saying I was saved by Xiu Xiu, and as a blessing from the God of War, I must also marry her?"

Luo Sandao nodded in satisfaction. "Worthy of the Human Clan! Your mind works well—you understood in one go."

Chen Jiuge’s mouth twitched. He said, somewhat exasperatedly, "I have a Daoist couple! I’m already married!"

"Already married? No problem. Are you a disciple of the Heavenly Realm Sect?" Luo Sandao diverted the topic.

"Heavenly Realm Sect? I’m a disciple of the Myriad Beasts Sect," Chen Jiuge said, puzzled. Could it be that this Asura Clan has never even heard of the Myriad Beasts Sect?

"Myriad Beasts Sect? You mean Myriad Beasts Peak, right?" Luo Sandao said, a puzzled look on his face. I am the most erudite Shura in the Asura Clan; how could there possibly be something I don’t know?

"The Myriad Beasts Sect is a major Sect in the Heavenly Realm. However, lad, in the Core Star Sea, your Human Clan has only one Sect: the Heavenly Realm Sect," Luo Wencheng said with a grin, leaning against the doorframe.

"Every Sect, power, or race that can establish itself in the Core Star Sea is stronger than the so-called major powers of your Heavenly Realm. This place has gathered all the strongest races from the Heavenly Realm since ancient times, as well as the resiliently surviving forces from Alien Universes. Here, you will witness spectacles grander than anything you could see in your entire lifetime."

Chen Jiuge’s eyelids twitched, and he screamed inwardly, So dangerous! What kind of grand spectacle is this? I just want to develop peacefully!

With Luo Wencheng’s explanation, Chen Jiuge gradually understood the general situation of the Core Star Sea.

Firstly, the Core Star Sea is also known as the Star Sea Realm. The so-called lower, middle, and upper three layers of the Star Sea are merely a battlefield for our Heavenly Realm and those races requiring vast low-level resources for rapid development. In reality, the true powerhouses all contend for resources within the Star Sea Realm itself.

This is also why the primary leadership of the Third Zone falls to White Tiger Peak, one of the four great peaks of the Inner Sect, rather than being under the direct governance of the Sect’s central command. The resources of the Star Sea Realm are simply more important.

Secondly, breakthroughs to the Dao Yi realm are possible here. Furthermore, not all the Dao Yi experts from the Heavenly Realm who vanished in ancient times actually perished; a considerable number of them reside in the Star Sea Realm.

Lastly, the Asura Clan is also one of the top-tier major races in the Core Star Sea.

"So, can I go to the Heavenly Realm Sect to find my sect mates?" Chen Jiuge asked the question he cared about most.

Luo Sandao was about to speak when Luo Wencheng slapped him into the ground with a resounding thud. Luo Wencheng then said with a smile, "No can do. You are now the Shura King. You are going to become the Divine Son of our Asura Clan."

"Of course, that’s provided you can survive the trial."

"Can I refuse?" Chen Jiuge suddenly had a very bad feeling.

Luo Wencheng swayed the wine gourd in his hand. "Of course, you can. Our Asura Clan is not unreasonable."

"You just have to defeat our Great Leader."

Looking at the imposing elder who appeared behind Luo Wencheng, Chen Jiuge swallowed and asked, "Senior, may I ask your Cultivation level?"

"Half-step Dao Yi."

"I think participating in this trial is actually quite a good idea. I’ve always felt my strength was too lacking," Chen Jiuge said, choosing discretion.

"Is this what the Human Clan calls ’a wise man submits to circumstances’? But why does he seem a little cowardly?" Luo Wencheng stroked his chin, musing aloud with a somewhat puzzled expression.

SMACK!

Luo Chengwu slapped him away. "Since you’ve agreed, let’s begin."

Watching Luo Wencheng become a shooting star and fly off, Chen Jiuge suddenly thought, Could this Asura Clan be a bit too violent?

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In the blink of an eye, Chen Jiuge found himself at the entrance of a Secret Realm.

Luo Chengwu casually waved his hand, separating the Green Bamboo Realm from within Chen Jiuge’s body. "During the trial, no external forces are allowed to interfere. As for the Spiritual Beasts within your Green Bamboo Realm, I’ll take good care of them, so don’t worry."

"I almost forgot, you can’t bring any Elixirs or Magic Artifacts."

Chen Jiuge watched as his belongings were stripped off him one by one; even his Vestment Robe was replaced with ordinary coarse linen. His voice was dry as he asked, "Do you have to be this serious?"

Luo Chengwu flashed a wide grin, showing off his big white teeth, and pushed Chen Jiuge into the Secret Realm.

"I can walk in myself! Couldn’t you let me prepare a little more?" Chen Jiuge grumbled in dissatisfaction before he began to survey his surroundings.

The Secret Realm was very small, about the size of a soccer field, with white floor tiles and black weapon racks. And then, nothing else.