Chapter 2287: Star Abyss Son?

Lu Ye stayed on that floating land for half a month, mainly to help Ziying refine her soul body.

Her physical body had already been refined before, and now with her soul body refined once more, her body and soul were clear, and all impurities were removed. This would undoubtedly be of immense help to her journey towards Hedao.

Time flew by, and another month passed.

In a small battle zone, a Giant clan Rongdao was engaged in a fierce, inextricable battle with a Blood clan Rongdao. The surrounding areas were also intense, with both enemy and allied Dao-entering cultivators grouped together, fighting fiercely and unleashing their Dao power.

Giant clan members are typically large, which sometimes makes them appear clumsy, especially when facing the Blood clan. Thus, even though the Giant clan Rongdao had a stronger cultivation level, he was actually at a disadvantage in the confrontation.

The Blood clan Rongdao was exceptionally intelligent and highly experienced in combat. His movements were agile, and he never directly clashed with his opponent, instead using his advantages to constantly wear down the opponent's morale and strength.

The Giant clan Rongdao cursed in frustration, but it was to no avail.

From an oblique direction, a figure stumbled and flew over, as if drunk.

Initially, neither side paid much attention, but as the figure drew closer, they both quickly realized something was amiss. The Blood clan member, in particular, looked alarmed, immediately recalling the tragedies that had recently occurred in various battle zones.

Such tragedies had occurred for a while before, then subsided for some time, only to reappear a month ago.

Lu Ye, the Human!

This name made the Rongdao cultivators of both the Insect and Blood clans blanch and fear him like vipers and scorpions. Rumors said his movements were erratic, and no one knew when or how he would suddenly appear, but every one of his appearances heralded the demise of a Rongdao from the Insect or Blood clan.

Remembering the name, the Blood clan member didn't even have time to look at the approaching figure's face. Instinctively sensing grave danger, he activated a blood escape technique, intending to flee the battlefield.

However, an invisible pressure suddenly descended. The Blood clan Rongdao's expression changed dramatically; he couldn't understand how such a dense sacred power could suppress him at such a critical moment.

His body stiffened...

The Giant clan Rongdao finally found an opportunity. He unleashed a punch, striking the Blood clan member through the air and causing him to vomit blood.

The Giant clan Rongdao was overjoyed and was about to move in for the kill when he saw the stumbling figure, which had been flying towards them, suddenly accelerate. In an instant, it swept directly in front of the Blood clan member.

As the blade flashed, the Blood clan member was already decapitated.

The Giant clan Rongdao stopped, observing the figure slowly sheathing his blade. He cupped his fists and said, "It truly is Fellow Daoist Lu! Thank you for your assistance!"

Before confronting Boundless City, Lu Ye had already caused quite a stir within the Motley Expanse. There were even rumors that the annihilation of the enemies in the Yellow Springs Great Battle Zone was also connected to him.

In the past month, after settling Ziying, he returned and immediately dedicated himself to hunting down enemy Rongdao cultivators. In just one month, he achieved immense gains.

The Giant clan Rongdao had, of course, heard his name. Before the battle, he had wondered if Lu Ye would suddenly appear this time, just as the rumors claimed...

And he truly did appear.

In this small battle zone, each side only had one Rongdao cultivator present. With the Blood clan Rongdao now dead, the outcome of this battle was no longer in doubt.

Lu Ye gave a slight nod in acknowledgment but had a puzzled expression on his face.

During this past month, he had been active in various battle zones, killing many Rongdao cultivators. He had successfully refined one more of his last three Dao bones. By his own calculations, he should be able to continue refining his Dao bones with just a few more Star Abyss Blessings.

This meant only one Dao bone remained. If all went well, he could achieve complete mastery of his Dao bones within a month. At that point, it would be time to visit the Main Star Dao Pattern Pavilion for contemplation and to advance to the Rongdao stage.

He had been waiting for this day for a long time!

The key to this was the continuous enhancement of his foundation after receiving Star Abyss Blessings, which was crucial for him to continue refining his Dao bones.

The death of every Rongdao cultivator brought him a blessing; there had never been an exception.

Except for this time!

For some reason, the Star Abyss Blessing did not descend, which was quite strange. Such a thing had never happened before.

Although it was strange, Lu Ye wasn't too concerned. It was just one less Star Abyss Blessing; by killing more enemy Rongdao cultivators, he was sure to receive more.

Just as he was thinking this, a sudden anomaly occurred above his head.

Not far in front of him, the Giant clan Rongdao also brightened, thinking, "It's here!"

It was just as the rumors said: Lu Ye, the Human, received a Star Abyss Blessing every time he killed an enemy Rongdao, a feat considered miraculous and envied by countless people.

As he looked up, he saw a bright point blossoming above Lu Ye's head. In the blink of an eye, it became incredibly dazzling, then transformed into a solid-looking pillar of light that descended with a roar, enveloping Lu Ye.

This Star Abyss Blessing... how was it different from what he had seen before? Wasn't the commotion a bit too great?

While a Star Abyss Blessing for a single individual was indeed rare, with so many cultivators in the Motley Expanse and battles everywhere, overall, Star Abyss Blessings were not an overly uncommon occurrence. In every battle zone, there were always one or two lucky individuals who had received one.

The Giant clan Rongdao had witnessed it several times before, but those instances simply couldn't compare to the current situation.

"As expected of Lu Ye, the Human," the Giant clan Rongdao thought to himself. "The Star Abyss Blessing he receives is unlike anyone's."

However, he was completely oblivious to the solemn expression on Lu Ye's face at that moment.

Because the moment the substantial-looking pillar of light descended, Lu Ye realized something was wrong.

This was not a Star Abyss Blessing at all!

He didn't know what it was, but when the pillar of light enveloped him, he suddenly became immobile. His entire being felt as if struck by a stasis spell; all his power was confined within his body, even his divine sense sealed within his Sea of Consciousness. He couldn't even blink.

The pillar of light grew denser, completely engulfing Lu Ye's figure.

Abruptly, the dazzling light dissipated.

When the Giant clan Rongdao's vision returned, there was nothing in front of him.

He wore an expression of admiration. "As expected, Lu Ye, the Human, appears and disappears like a phantom, leaving no trace, just like the rumors say!"

At this moment, Lu Ye felt himself traversing through an endless void. He dared not use any power, letting himself drift along with the flow.

He vaguely understood what was happening to him.

Because when the pillar of light enveloped him, he suddenly sensed a trace of a familiar yet extremely grand and vast will.

He had a similar feeling when he swore an oath in the name of the Star Abyss Will; at that time, it was the Star Abyss Will responding, paying attention to his vow.

But Lu Ye couldn't understand why that vast and profound will would pay attention to him, especially when he had just killed a Blood clan Rongdao.

The Star Abyss Will was omnipresent, filling every corner of the Star Abyss. However, under normal circumstances, this will wouldn't pay attention to anyone; only when its name was invoked would there be a faint response.

Could it be that he had received too many blessings recently? But that didn't seem to be the key factor.

While he personally had received quite a few blessings, considering the entire Star Abyss, different cultivators might receive blessings every moment, so the total number would undoubtedly be significant.

The only thing Lu Ye could be certain of was that his sudden encounter was due to the Star Abyss Will, so he dared not resist at all.

To this day, he didn't have a complete understanding of the Star Abyss Will's true nature, but from the Nine Infant's attitude alone, it was clear that even at its peak, it wouldn't dare show any disrespect to the Star Abyss Will.

So what did the Star Abyss Will intend to do this time? Where was it taking him?

Various thoughts raced through Lu Ye's mind, but unfortunately, until the situation became clear, he had no means of exploration.

As it now appeared, although Nine Infant's Motley Expanse blocked cultivators' access to the inner realm, its connection to the Star Abyss could not be severed. It made sense; if it were truly severed, the Motley Expanse would simply be pure starry sky, and Dao power and cultivators above Dao-entering wouldn't exist.

He continued to traverse through the darkness. Time became meaningless in this environment; Lu Ye could not perceive the existence of space, let alone the flow of time.

After an unknown period, a speck of spiritual light suddenly appeared ahead.

Lu Ye's spirit was lifted; seeing light in such darkness was undoubtedly a joyful sight.

However, he soon noticed that the spiritual light seemed to be flying directly towards him.

There was no time to dodge; the spiritual light directly entered his forehead.

Whispers suddenly emerged beside his ear, like someone murmuring in a dream. If he didn't listen carefully, he couldn't make them out, but upon closer attention, the dream-like whispers repeated over and over, chanting only four words.

Son of Star Abyss!

Lu Ye's expression brightened; he finally knew what had happened to him.

The Son of Star Abyss — he had heard of this before.

He had heard it from the Nine Infant. Although Lu Ye never intended to make things easy for the Nine Infant from the start, he had spent over a year with the old monster and had learned much about the Star Abyss from it.

The Nine Infant had mentioned the Son of Star Abyss during a casual conversation.

The old monster said that within the Star Abyss, there was a very special existence: the Sons of Star Abyss. They were peerless prodigies truly favored by the Star Abyss Will, and every Son of Star Abyss possessed the potential to achieve ultimate supremacy.

This level of supremacy was something even the Nine Infant at its peak had never achieved!

The old monster had even stated directly that Lu Ye had the potential to become a Son of Star Abyss because it had personally and clearly experienced Lu Ye's methods. If it hadn't experienced them firsthand, it would never have believed that a Dao-entering cultivator could be so powerful. If even Lu Ye wasn't qualified, then there would be no Sons of Star Abyss in the entire Star Abyss.

Lu Ye had always maintained a wary attitude towards it, so he only took about a third of what the Nine Infant said seriously, never fully believing it.

But now, his current experience had truly made the Nine Infant's words come true!

Had he been chosen by the Star Abyss Will to be a Son of Star Abyss?

This was all a bit too sudden.