Chapter 548: Reencounter with the Master of Huangquan Temple and the Earth Master's Mansion

A peculiar sound seemed to carry a hint of water.

Wang Yu pushed open the door, his face reflecting complete devotion to cultivation. Mounting his escape light, he hastened towards Crane's Return Valley, his route taking him through Black Mountain Pass and past the old site of Thunderfire Temple.

From the southern part of the Taihu Spirit Realm, he circled towards Crane's Return Valley.

The entire journey for a Spirit Transformation cultivator...

Following the Qiankun Cauldron incident, Lin Feng and his companions gained even greater renown. However, instead of growing complacent, they focused more intently on cultivation and enhancing their personal strength. Lin Feng's comprehension of the 'Star Transformation Spirit Art' deepened daily. He discovered that this technique not only allowed him to communicate with the power of the stars but also to deduce the mysteries of heaven and earth by utilizing the stars' rotational patterns.

During a late-night cultivation session, Lin Feng suddenly sensed an unusually bright star gradually deviating from its original orbit. This phenomenon was exceedingly rare and could even portend a celestial anomaly. He immediately summoned Chu Tianxing, Li Hao, and Su Yao, sharing his discovery with them. "This star's unusual movement might not just be a natural phenomenon; it could be related to a major event about to unfold in the cultivation world," Lin Feng stated gravely.

The four decided to investigate further. They began by consulting numerous ancient texts, attempting to find records of similar stellar anomalies. After several days of searching, they finally uncovered some clues in a long-sealed secret tome. According to the book, when a specific star deviates from its orbit, it often signifies the emergence of a powerful force in the world, capable of overturning the entire cultivation realm. This force could be either a blessing or a curse, depending on how people respond to it.

To further confirm this speculation, Lin Feng proposed traveling to a legendary Star-Gazing Platform. It was said that this was a place ancient cultivators specifically used to observe celestial changes, possessing special formations that could amplify stellar signals, helping cultivators perceive star fluctuations more clearly. However, the platform's location was extremely secretive, and its precise whereabouts could only be found by solving a series of complex riddles.

The group embarked on their journey to find the Star-Gazing Platform. Along the way, they encountered various perils. On one occasion, they lost their way in a deep, dark forest, where dense fog permeated the surroundings, seemingly distorting even space itself. Just then, Chu Tianxing, with his keen perception of lightning, detected faint electrical fluctuations nearby. He swiftly unleashed a bolt of lightning, successfully tearing through the mist and revealing the path forward for the team.

After several days of trekking, they finally arrived at the foot of the mountain where the Star-Gazing Platform was located. However, they were met by a barrier composed of ancient runes. These runes emitted a chilling aura and were clearly not something ordinary cultivators could easily breach. Li Hao attempted to burn the runes with fire, but no matter how hot his flames were, they could not budge the runes in the slightest.

Just as everyone was at a loss, Su Yao proposed a daring idea: "Perhaps we can approach this from the perspective of purification. Since these runes are so stubborn, they must contain some form of malevolent energy. If I can weaken their defenses with purifying light, we might find a breakthrough."

So, Su Yao closed her eyes, focused her mind, and slowly raised her hands, a soft glow converging in her palms. She infused this light into the runes, and indeed, the previously cold runes began to tremble slightly, seemingly greatly impacted. Seizing this opportunity, Lin Feng quickly activated the 'Star Transformation Spirit Art,' using the power of the stars to guide the runes' transformation, ultimately succeeding in breaking through the barrier.

Upon entering the Star-Gazing Platform, they were awestruck by the sight before them. The entire platform floated in mid-air, surrounded by countless shimmering stellar projections. Lin Feng stood at the center of the platform, closed his eyes, and immersed himself completely in understanding the stars. He sensed that the off-course star was gradually approaching another, larger star, and their collision was highly likely to trigger an unprecedented catastrophe.

"We must prevent this disaster from happening!" Lin Feng opened his eyes, his gaze resolute. "But to do so, we need more power. The four of us alone will likely struggle to handle the coming situation."

Chu Tianxing nodded in agreement: "That's right, we should unite with more like-minded cultivators to face this crisis together. After all, it concerns the survival of the entire cultivation world."

Thus, Lin Feng and his companions decided to act. They first returned to their base at top speed to inform the woman and her team members of their discovery. Afterward, they actively began contacting various major powers, hoping to form a powerful alliance to jointly resist the impending disaster.

However, things were not smooth sailing. Some factions, driven by their own self-interest, were unwilling to participate. There were even some who believed Lin Feng and his group were deliberately creating panic to expand their own influence. Faced with these doubts, Lin Feng chose not to argue but instead demonstrated his sincerity through his actions.

He proactively offered to lead the team to investigate the vicinity of the off-course star. Although the journey was fraught with unknown dangers, they embarked on it without hesitation. Along the way, they not only had to contend with harsh environments but also remain constantly vigilant against hostile forces coveting the secrets they possessed.

During a sudden attack, Lin Feng was gravely wounded, yet he continued to command the battle until the enemies were successfully repelled. His resilience and courage deeply inspired everyone around him, and gradually shifted the opinions of those who had initially been skeptical.

As time passed, more and more cultivators joined the alliance. They came from different sects, possessing their own unique skills and experiences. Under Lin Feng's leadership, this alliance gradually grew into a formidable force.

Concurrently, Lin Feng continuously refined his cultivation. He discovered that while his inferior spiritual root limited his traditional cultivation methods, it endowed him with a unique absorption ability. He began experimenting with combining this ability with the 'Star Transformation Spirit Art,' creating his own distinct cultivation system. This method not only allowed him to enhance his strength more quickly but also enabled him to display unprecedented flexibility and creativity in combat.

Finally, through everyone's collective efforts, they found the key to preventing the stellar collision: a divine artifact called the 'Star Chains.' This artifact was said to stabilize the stars' trajectories, preventing them from accidentally colliding. However, activating this artifact required an immense sacrifice.

Lin Feng stepped forward without hesitation, declaring his willingness to sacrifice his own life to activate the artifact. He understood that this was his duty as a cultivator and the core of his resolve to protect this world.

The moment the Star Chains were successfully activated, the entire cultivation world felt a surge of immense power. The off-course star returned to its normal trajectory, while Lin Feng fell into a deep slumber due to the excessive consumption of spiritual energy.

Despite this, his sacrifice brought peace and tranquility to the cultivation world. Everyone remembered the name Lin Feng, an individual who, despite his inferior spiritual root, forged a unique path of cultivation and ultimately became a hero of the cultivation world.