Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 1032 Star Chart Guides the Way, Remaining Body Opens the Heavenly Path

"Senior Brother Chiyang."

Xingheng smiled and returned the greeting, his voice calm and gentle, like a flowing river of stars.

“My junior brother Yunji and I received a message from Commander Zhang, saying that we had important matters to discuss concerning Xuntianzhou, so we went ahead and are waiting here.”

"It seems that things haven't been peaceful for Senior Brother and Zhang Shuai on their journey?"

His gaze swept over Zhang Yuan again, this time with a meaningful look.

Yunji also said in a deep voice, "Senior Brother Chiyang, Zhang Shuai's breathing is unstable, as if he is seriously injured, and the chaotic power within his body is in fierce conflict. Has something unexpected happened?"

He looked at Zhang Yuan and frowned slightly.

Both Zhang Yuan and Crimson Flame Venerable are among the world's top experts, and there are few who can stop them.

The Crimson Sun Venerable's expression darkened, and he briefly recounted the assassination attempt on Shen Tieling.

Finally, he sneered, "If I hadn't intervened in time to suppress some of the aftershocks of the explosion, this kid would probably be nothing but ashes by now!"

"You despicable brat, how dare you make a move right under my nose!"

"The Heavenly Palace will investigate this matter thoroughly!"

Upon hearing this, Xingheng and Yunji's expressions both became more serious.

In Xingheng's eyes, the stars seemed to be spinning faster, as if he were deducing something.

Yunji frowned slightly, his gaze towards Zhang Yuan now filled with scrutiny and seriousness: "The Star Origin Crystal was contaminated and detonated. Such a method is not something an ordinary demon could do."

"Zhang Shuai, do you know where the other party comes from?"

Zhang Yuan nodded slightly and bowed to the three Venerables, saying, "Thank you for your concern, Venerables. I already have clues about the assassin's identity. He is from a long-declining branch of the Celestial Race, the Yunyi Clan."

"They were lured by the demons with the essence of Chaos Gods and Demons and the Star Crystal to carry out this assassination."

"The mastermind behind this points to the Demon Lord of the Rift Abyss, as well as certain entities within the Heavenly Palace who do not wish to see the rise of Chen Tieling."

He spoke frankly, pointing the finger at the interior of the Heavenly Palace.

Since we met Venerable Crimson Flame on the spot, there's no need to avoid mentioning him.

Since Venerable Xingheng and Venerable Yunji were willing to come here, they were his potential allies.

To be frank with these three people is both an act of honesty and a test.

"Yunyi Clan? The essence blood of Chaos Gods and Demons?" A glint flashed in Venerable Xingheng's eyes, clearly this information had struck him. "It seems that the Demon Realm has grand ambitions, and the Heavenly Palace is not a monolithic entity either."

Both Chi Yang and Yun Ji understood the deeper meaning in his words.

The Crimson Sun Venerable's expression grew even more unpleasant.

Zhang Yuan's words undoubtedly confirmed some of his previous guesses.

This also deepened his aversion to certain people within the Heavenly Palace.

But he was more concerned about Zhang Yuan's condition at the moment: "Boy, how can you explore Xuntian Continent when you're injured like this? Don't push yourself, come back to Jielu Pass with me to heal your wounds!"

Zhang Yuan shook his head, his eyes unusually firm: "I appreciate your kindness, Your Excellency."

"But the journey to Xuntian Continent is urgent. The Demon Realm has already made its move, there are undercurrents within the Heavenly Palace, and Chentie Ridge is fraught with danger."

"The sooner we find the ruins of Xuntian Continent and connect the star array, the better we'll be able to cope with the great calamity to come. My injuries are nothing compared to this!"

He took a deep breath, concealing his true strength deep within his body, and then forcibly mobilized the remaining power within him. The Chaos Star Vortex and the Xuanhuang Divine Fire circulated, and a trace of the tenacious will belonging to the Chaos God-Demon Body emerged from his body.

He looked at the three venerable ones, his gaze clear and open: "The presence of the three venerable ones is a good opportunity to bear witness to my trip."

"Today, I, Zhang, will use this crippled body and the legacy of Senior Ao Gen to begin the first step in my search for the lost Sky-Patrolling Continent!"

After saying that, Zhang Yuan no longer hesitated.

With a thought, the ancient leather scroll slowly emerged from the depths of his consciousness and floated in the void in front of him.

The moment the scroll was unfurled, a vast, ancient, tragic yet indomitable primordial aura erupted!

It was as if an ancient dragon's roar had traveled through time and space, shaking this desolate void.

On the scroll, the trajectories of the stars are obscure and difficult to discern.

The mountain ranges are twisted and bizarre.

The dragon-shaped pattern in the center exudes pure, innate wood energy.

The dragon's eyes seemed to come alive, coldly staring at the three Heavenly Palace Venerables present!

"The aura of the Azure Dragon Ao Gen of Cangwu!"

Venerable Xingheng's expression changed slightly, and the starry river in his eyes swirled violently.

Clearly, he was fully committed to analyzing the ancient Taoist principles and information contained within the scroll.

"Such a powerful dragon soul mark. This scroll is undoubtedly an ancient relic." Venerable Yunji said in a deep voice, his mountain-like aura fluctuating slightly, carrying a trace of solemnity and respect.

The Red Sun Venerable's pupils contracted further.

Although he had a violent temper, he was knowledgeable and could naturally sense the antiquity and authenticity contained in the scroll.

The sorrow and anger emanating from the dragon soul mark deepened his doubts about the "betrayal by the celestial beings."

Zhang Yuan formed a hand seal, and chaotic energy and divine light flowed from his fingertips, which he carefully poured into the scroll.

His current state shows that his control over power is far less refined than during his peak, and his movements appear somewhat sluggish and labored.

The dragon-shaped patterns on the scroll seemed to be activated, beginning to move slowly and emitting a low hum. The light on the entire scroll flickered, as if it might collapse at any moment due to the instability of Zhang Yuan's power.

"Hmph, at the end of its rope!" Seeing this, Venerable Chiyang couldn't help but scold again.

However, just as the scroll's light fluctuated violently, and Zhang Yuan's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, almost unable to maintain his balance, a resolute glint flashed in his eyes.

He slightly activated a portion of his internal power, no longer forcibly suppressing the raging, conflicting chaotic power within him.

Instead, in an extremely ingenious and almost self-destructive way, it guided a small stream of the most chaotic and violent primordial energy to be suddenly injected into the dragon-shaped mark at the core of the scroll!

"Chaos Furnace, where all paths converge—Stay still!"

"boom!"

The scroll trembled violently!

The chaotic primordial energy was like a spark thrown into a pot of oil, instantly igniting the vast spatial coordinate information contained within the scroll!

Countless fine silver lines, composed of pure spatial laws, burst forth from the scroll, like living tentacles, frantically piercing into the surrounding void!

These silver threads darted, intertwined, and collided rapidly in the void, emitting a sharp hiss.

They seemed to be sensing, locating, and capturing the aura of those long-shattered fragments of the Sky-Piercing Continent scattered in the endless chaos! The entire void seemed to have become a huge, invisible net, and the scroll in Zhang Yuan's hand was the linchpin of this net!

But this process is extremely dangerous!

Zhang Yuan's body trembled violently, and pale golden blood once again spilled from the corner of his mouth. His face turned ashen white instantly.

He forcefully guided the chaotic currents, and the violent chaotic power almost tore him apart!

The cultivation level hidden within his body was almost exposed.

"Nonsense!" Venerable Chiyang roared, almost stopping him.

In his view, Zhang Yuan was playing with fire and getting burned!

"Wait!" Venerable Xingheng suddenly spoke up to stop them.

His eyes reflected a galaxy of stars, revealing an unprecedented focus and astonishment.

"He is using chaos to quell chaos! He is using his own chaotic 'chaos' to stimulate the dormant 'order' within the scroll! This method is extremely dangerous, yet also incredibly ingenious!"

Venerable Yunji's gaze was equally sharp, fixed on the silver lines of space that were dancing wildly in the void.

"He is using himself as a catalyst to forcibly activate the scroll's 'tracking' instinct! These silver lines are capturing the 'spatial beacons' of the lost continents!"

After the initial chaos, the wildly dancing silver threads gradually began to stabilize, as if they had been combed by an invisible hand.

Dozens of silver lines became exceptionally bright and solid. They no longer pierced aimlessly, but instead pointed in different directions deep into the void, like compasses!

At the end of each silver line, there is a faint shadowy point of light, whether bright or dark, large or small, which is the fragment of the Sky-Patrol Continent scattered in the chaos!

Zhang Yuan succeeded!

In a near-self-destructive manner, he forcibly activated the power of the Chaos Furnace, combined with Ao Gen's dragon soul imprint, and forcefully lit up dozens of clear coordinates for the lost 3,600 Sky Continents in this chaotic void!

"puff!"

Zhang Yuan suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his body swaying precariously, but his eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.

He pointed to one of the silver lines that pointed northeast and whose end had a relatively bright and stable light spot.

"Found it! The first one, relatively close in distance, with a relatively stable spatial structure, and next to Senior Ao Gen's mark is the label 'Star Torch Remains'!"

"There, perhaps, are the key components of the Sky-Patrolling Teleportation Array!"

"Three Venerable Ones, would you be willing to accompany me, Zhang, to explore this lost ancient ruin?"

Xingheng, Yunji, and Chiyang, the three Venerables standing at the pinnacle of the primordial world, all focused their gazes on Zhang Yuan and the ancient scroll in front of him, which shimmered with light and guided by silver lines.

Xingheng's eyes were filled with the brilliance of the Milky Way, brimming with a deep interest in the unknown mysteries and admiration for Zhang Yuan's methods.

Even on Yunji's usually composed face, which was as steady as a mountain, a deep emotion appeared.

Zhang Yuan's willpower, displayed despite his severe injuries, and his masterful use of the power of chaos, far exceeded his expectations.

The rage and disdain on the face of Venerable Chiyang had long been replaced by shock and complexity.

He looked at the pale-faced, weak-breathed youth who had managed to light up the Lost Star Chart in the void, and saw the unwavering determination and burning faith in his eyes. For the first time, he strongly doubted his previous judgment.

This "unconventional" young man seems to be doing something earth-shattering, something that concerns the future of the primordial world!

The courage, will, and ability he displayed are far beyond what ordinary "troublemakers" could possess.

The Crimson Sun Venerable frowned, staring at the silver line Zhang Yuan pointed out, and the faint illusory light at its end, remaining silent for a moment.

Finally, he let out a heavy snort, as if carrying a sense of resentment mixed with an unavoidable admission:

"Hmph! Kid, you've got some skills!"

"I'd like to see what kind of tricks these so-called 'Star Torch Remains' are hiding!"

"lead the way!"

His blazing armor shone with intense light once more, this time not as an aura of oppression, but as a preparation for protection and exploration.

Venerable Xingheng smiled slightly, his star-patterned Daoist robe billowing: "That's exactly what I was thinking. The ruins of Xuntian Continent, an ancient mystery, may offer a glimpse into their secrets today."

Venerable Yunji said in a deep voice, "Commander Zhang, your injuries are severe. When we explore later, the three of us will protect you. You only need to point out the direction, and do not force your power again."

Zhang Yuan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, revealing a tired but sincere smile: "Thank you, three venerable ones. Well then, let's set off!"

He took a deep breath, mustered his strength, and used his divine sense to lock onto the silver line pointing to the "Star Torch Remains".

Venerable Xingheng raised his hand and waved it, a soft streak of starlight protecting Zhang Yuan and simultaneously stabilizing the connection between the scroll and the silver thread.

Venerable Yunji paused slightly, and a thick magnetic force from the earth veins spread out, calming the chaotic void currents around him.

The Crimson Sun Venerable snorted coldly, his Burning Sun Power clearing a path ahead, burning and purifying any filthy demonic energy that might be present.

Four figures—three powerful and awe-inspiring figures, and one severely injured but resolute junior—transformed into four streams of light under the guidance of the ancient scroll. They followed the silver lines of space illuminated by the power of chaos, resolutely heading towards the faint point of light representing the "remnants of the star torch" deep in the void.

Chaotic void churned behind them, and the shattered remains of continents stood like silent tombstones.

Ahead lies lost history, possible truths, and unknown dangers.

In the chaotic void, four streams of light flew along the trajectory outlined by the silver spatial line towards the faint point of light representing the "remnant of the star torch".

Protected by the starlight ray of Venerable Xingheng, Zhang Yuan felt warm all over, and the surging chaotic power within him was temporarily suppressed.

His face was still pale, but his eyes were bright, fixed on the end of the silver line in front of him.

The Crimson Sun Venerable led the way, his golden-red armor gleaming like a red-hot sword, scorching and cleaving through the floating void turbulence and broken meteorites along the way.

Behind Venerable Cloud Trace, the heavy magnetic force of the earth veins, like an invisible giant hand, silently repelled the void creatures following behind.

Venerable Xingheng walked alongside Zhang Yuan, his gaze occasionally sweeping over Zhang Yuan's pale face, his eyes swirling like stars, as if he were deducing something.

“Zhang Shuai,” Xing Heng suddenly spoke, his voice calm yet tinged with inquiry, “You activated the scroll just now using the method of ‘using chaos to quell chaos,’ which was extremely dangerous.”

"The power of chaos is inherently fierce and untamable, and you possess a rare treasure like the Chaos Furnace within your body. A slight misstep could result in the annihilation of both body and soul. Aren't you afraid of death?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuan managed a weak smile: "I'm afraid. But I'm even more afraid of missing out."

"What did you miss?"

“I missed a glimmer of hope in the primordial world.” Zhang Yuan looked at the endless void ahead, his voice low but firm. “The place I was born into is a mortal kingdom without innate divine or demonic bloodlines or inherited traditions.”

"I got to where I am today not because of talent or background, but because I worked hard step by step."

“I know that the calamity of the primordial world is approaching. The undercurrents within the Demon Realm and the Heavenly Palace, and those things lurking in the shadows. If I were afraid of death, Chen Tie Ridge would have been breached long ago.”

Xingheng remained silent for a moment, his eyes gleaming like stars, as if showing approval: "You are indeed frank."

"Why hide anything before the Venerable Ones?" Zhang Yuan looked at Xing Heng with clear eyes. "The fact that the three Venerable Ones are willing to come here with me means that you all have doubts. There are some things about Xun Tian Continent, about the secrets of the ancient times, and about the Heavenly Palace that you may not even know completely."

Xingheng did not deny it, but simply nodded slightly.

The Crimson Sun Venerable ahead snorted coldly, not even turning his head: "I came here only to uncover the truth! Boy, don't think that just because you saved my life you can curry favor with me!" (End of Chapter)