Chapter 60: The Realm of Fuli

"Four-star in essence, currently two-star."

Upon seeing this line of text upon the ancient mirror, Chen Xian felt a slight shock in his heart.

The strongest destructive power within Mysterious Star was merely at the one-star level and could not exceed it; whether it touched the limit of one-star remained unknown.

Chen Xian guessed that the mightiest power on Mysterious Star might not even reach the one-star limit.

Yet the opposing entity was actually four-star. Even though its dao principles were scattered and it could presently only unleash the power of a two-star, this still represented a qualitative gap compared to one-star.

Furthermore, while the entity was currently at the two-star level, the ancient mirror had not specified its exact tier within the two-star realm.

Therefore, the gap between this sickly green sun and Mysterious Star was likely even greater than imagined.

"No wonder the numerous factions of Mysterious Star are utterly helpless against this. So the gap is actually this immense. To Mysterious Star, such an existence is already a dimensional strike."

Pondering the disparity between Mysterious Star and the great sun, Chen Xian could not help feeling a secret sense of fortune.

Fortunately, this great sun had temporarily undergone no other changes; otherwise, he feared...

At this thought, Chen Xian broke out in a cold sweat.

"Fortunately, everything still presents an opportunity."

"Only..."

Gazing at the several worlds that appeared on the ancient mirror, Chen Xian fell into contemplation.

"Cangyuan Realm, Xuanling Realm, and Chenxi Realm are all merely one-star worlds. Traveling to these worlds will likely yield no solution and simply waste time."

"Seen in this light, I can only choose among these few worlds."

Weighing his options, Chen Xian cast his gaze upon the few two-star worlds and the sole three-star world.

"Tianwu Realm, Longquan Realm, Fuli Realm."

"Although two-star worlds possess the power to contend with this great sun, the entity's essence is four-star. Traveling to these worlds is not safe."

"Should the entity manage to unleash even a trace of four-star power, a two-star strength would likely be utterly inadequate."

Looking at the name of the three-star world, Chen Xian fell into silence.

The power of a two-star was already enough to render Mysterious Star completely defenseless, showing just how vast the gaps between star-grade divisions were within the innate mirror dao.

If such a chasm existed between one-star and two-star, what kind of gulf must lie between two-star and four-star?

What manner of terror would four-star power represent?

Thinking along these lines, Chen Xian felt a profound sense of helplessness.

This was a four-star entity! Two-star power alone was enough for him to look up to with awe,

So how terrifying must a four-star be!

"It seems I have no choice but to go to this three-star world."

Chen Xian's gaze finally locked onto the Fuli Realm.

This world was a three-star world, and the most powerful among the worlds detected by the ancient mirror.

Only in this world might there exist the method he needed to resolve the polluting power.

"No matter what, I can only try."

With this thought, Chen Xian sighed.

As a thought stirred in his mind, the ancient mirror underwent a transformation.

"Hum, hum..."

Chen Xian's spiritual consciousness abruptly began to elevate.

Mysterious Star, the sun, the green sun, the Xuanyue star system...

"That is..."

In that split second, Chen Xian beheld an utterly incredible sight beyond Mysterious Star, leaving him shaken to his core.

Finally, an incomparably magnificent and brilliant shadow emerged within his field of vision.

"Is this where Mysterious Star is located?"

Before Chen Xian could ponder further, his consciousness elevated once more, and he immediately saw countless sun-like sources of light floating and sinking within the sea of chaos.

Such a grand and magnificent spectacle—Chen Xian wished to observe it closely, but his consciousness abruptly plunged into a state of profound obscurity, losing all perception of the outside world.

...

The Dayuan Dynasty,

Qingzhou,

Nanning Prefecture, at the foot of a verdant mountain,

The mountain was lush with flourishing trees and dense foliage that blocked the blazing sun of the sky, brimming with vibrant greenery.

The occasional chirping of birds drifted from the mountains from time to time, soothing the listener's mood.

Such beautiful scenery could only be witnessed in the dead of summer.

Not far from the foot of the mountain lay a small village, from which wisps of cooking smoke were now drifting, imparting a touch of mortal warmth to the desolate mountain.

At the base of the mountain was a cave. Judging from the weeds growing around the entrance, this cave had existed for quite some time.

One could not tell from the outside whether the cave had been dug out by wild beasts or excavated by human hands.

Suddenly, a continuous creaking sound echoed.

A young man clad in coarse hemp garments walked out slowly, holding a bowl of pitch-black medicinal soup, his face etched with exhaustion.

Looking at the distant sky, the youth's eyes carried a deep sense of sorrow.

"Days have passed, yet Master's injuries show no signs of improvement at all. Every apothecary in the county town is guarded by imperial court men. If we cannot find medicine to treat Master's injuries soon, I'm afraid Master won't be able to hold on."

The youth's face was filled with anxiety. Gazing at the village at the foot of the mountain, he felt a profound sense of powerlessness.

The bowl of medicine in his hands had only been bought from an old man with a slight knowledge of medicine in this remote little mountain village.

He had been feeding it to him for several days now,

Yet his master's condition had not improved, showing that this medicine had little effect.

"What should I do?"

The youth narrowed his eyes, looking toward the distant mountain forest as if having made a certain resolve.

"My master's physical condition has been getting worse lately. If I cannot find a healing medicine soon, he truly might not survive."

With this thought, a flash of determination appeared in the youth's eyes.

"Even if I die, I must bring back the medicine!"

As he spoke, the youth's gaze filled with resolute and unyielding determination.

At this moment, he seemed to have forgotten that he was merely a youth of sixteen or seventeen.

Having made his decision, the youth carried the medicine back into the cave.

Inside the cave, a cool breeze drifted. Lying upon a bed of withered hay was a sallow-faced old man.

A glance revealed that the old man's eyes were tightly shut, as though he had lost consciousness, and his face was contorted with agony, as if enduring immense pain.

This appearance clearly indicated that his life force was completely exhausted.

"Master, after you finish this bowl of medicine, if your injuries still fail to improve, I will have no choice but to take a desperate gamble."

Looking at the master lying upon the makeshift bed, the youth wore an expression of sorrow.

He knew very well that his master's injuries this time were extremely severe.

If this dragged on any longer, his chances of survival were grim indeed.

The youth's voice was very soft, almost like talking to himself.

As he spoke, the corners of the youth's eyes grew red.

Suddenly, movement stirred upon the bed.