Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit

"Hmph!"

"Unless you ascend to the Upper Realm, you'll eventually die by my hand!"

Chen Jichuan radiated chilling killing intent.

Having consecutively slain five Star Lords, all of whom were Eight Tribulation Independent Immortals, his ferocity and legend were unmatched. The remaining five Star Lords within his Sword Map could only rely on self-destructing their magical treasures or mutilating their own bodies to teleport away.

But these five were severely injured, and it just so happened that in another century, they would face their Ninth Tribulation.

"Grasping at straws!"

"Ultimately doomed to die!"

Chen Jichuan sneered inwardly.

Yet, the Ten Star Lords had ruled over the Ten Wheel Star for thousands of years, traveling the starry skies for countless ages. Who's to say they didn't possess top-tier Spiritual Medicine or Spirit Pills capable of rapidly repairing their injuries?

Preparations needed to be thorough.

"One hundred years!"

"That will be more than enough!"

Chen Jichuan manipulated his Sword Qi to gather the relics of the five Star Lords—Wind Thunder, Shui De, Red Feet, Steel Head, and Iron Bone—but instead of haphazardly counting them, he turned back toward the Ten Wheel Star without delay.

The Ten Star Lords had fallen.

Naturally, the wealth they had hoarded on the Ten Wheel Star would not be allowed to escape his grasp.

"This is the perfect chance to seize their nest!"

"They're just one hundred years away from their tribulations. During this time, I can continue cultivating the 'Seven Saints Calling Name Divine Spell.' Over the last century, I've already cultivated this technique to the Fifth Realm. Even if I don't achieve the Sixth Realm in the next hundred years, cursing and killing mere Eight Tribulation Independent Immortals will be trivial!"

Resolute, Chen Jichuan headed straight for the Ten Wheel Star!

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Ten Wheel Star.

Star Lord Hall.

Chen Jichuan took no time to claim the realm built by the Ten Star Lords over countless millennia. He toured the Ten Wheel Star's treasuries and confiscated anything of value, personally securing the best and sealing away the rest.

After making his rounds.

He returned to the Star Lord Hall.

Unperturbed by the upheaval caused by his forceful takeover of the Ten Wheel Star.

Chen Jichuan began sorting the spoils he'd harvested from the five Star Lords—

"Wind Thunder Soul Shaking Bell."

"Water Calming Ring."

"Triune Sword."

"Heavenly Phenomenon Sword."

Altogether, four Fourth-order Magical Treasures.

The Fourth-order Magical Treasures in Steel Head Star Lord's and Iron Bone Star Lord's possession had both exploded, while the Great Star Lord escaped but lost the Divine Sword in his hand when attempting to rescue Red Feet Star Lord, which Chen Jichuan then seized.

Thus, four Fourth-order Magical Treasures ultimately fell into Chen Jichuan's hands.

Unfortunately, all were standard Fourth-order Magical Treasures. At Chen Jichuan's current cultivation and expertise, they held little appeal.

A calm heart, unruffled by waves.

Regarding other miscellaneous treasures,

such as herbs and ores—materials useful for enhancing his alchemy and artifact refining skills—these provided minimal aid to his cultivation or battle prowess.

They were nothing to be excited about.

Spirit Crystals and Primordial Stones were the same.

"Ah!"

"It's troublesome having elevated standards!"

Chen Jichuan sighed.

He recalled the days on Dual Star when earning tens of thousands of Primordial Stones from Xiao Lan had delighted him beyond measure. Now, faced with millions or even tens of millions of Primordial Stones, he scarcely felt a ripple in his heart.

Spirit Crystals?

Primordial Stones?

"They're just numbers!"

Chen Jichuan shook his head.

Carelessly organizing the bulk of the items he deemed unworthy, he then carefully selected those treasures that piqued his interest.

Bitter Green Pill.

Righteous Qi Pill.

Heart Revitalizing Pill.

The items Chen Jichuan valued most were naturally pills, and these three stood out among the rest.

The 'Bitter Green Pill' could assist Second and Third Tribulation Independent Immortals or Second and Third Transformation Great Powers in restoring their state to peak condition. Whether it was mana, Qi-Blood, or their spirit, everything regenerated instantly.

The 'Righteous Qi Pill,' suitable for Fourth and Fifth Tribulation Independent Immortals, offered similar effects. Be it while overcoming tribulations or contending against Divinity Transformation cultivators, it was an exceptional Spiritual Medicine.

The 'Heart Revitalizing Pill,' on the other hand, was specialized for recovering a depleted spirit.

Mana and Qi-Blood are relatively easy to replenish, but the spirit is notoriously difficult to recover. The 'Heart Revitalizing Pill' could instantly rejuvenate the heart and soul of a Sixth Tribulation Independent Immortal or a Sixth Transformation Great Power, leaving them brimming with Primordial Qi.

Its value surpassed both the 'Bitter Green Pill' and 'Righteous Qi Pill.'

"These are pills designed to assist Independent Immortals in overcoming tribulations."

Chen Jichuan was unsurprised.

The Ten Star Lords were Independent Immortals, most of their efforts devoted to preparing for tribulations, so naturally, their bodies carried ample tribulation-enhancing pills.

With these pills, Chen Jichuan wouldn't need to scour the realms in preparation for his advancement through the Fourth and Fifth Tribulations.

Their worth was immeasurable.

Yet neither the Fourth-order Magical Treasures nor these tribulation-enhancing pills compared to the final few yellow-skinned gourds in terms of value.

The gourds themselves were unremarkable; what made them so precious was the Spiritual Liquid contained within—

[Name: Hundred Saints Liquid]

[Rank: Fourth-order]

[Description: Procured by East River Fairy (Xiao Lan) from the Ancient Immortal Sect 'Hundred Saints Sect.' The Hundred Saints Sect nurtured hundreds of rare spirit beasts and exotic beasts, extracting their blood essence, and fusing it with 365 rare Spiritual Medicines to craft a single drop of 'Hundred Saints Liquid.' East River Fairy obtained 300 drops from the Hundred Saints Sect and later gifted them to the Ten Star Lords of Jiulong River System. This Spiritual Liquid integrates the essence of a hundred beasts and the vitality of heaven and earth, serving to enhance cultivation and Dao understanding while also restoring spirit, mana, and Qi-Blood. Even a Ninth Tribulation Independent Immortal can instantly return to peak condition after consuming one drop.]

...

"Hundred Saints Liquid!"

"To think such treasures exist—no wonder their tribulations are like drinking water!"

Chen Jichuan exclaimed in amazement.

Finally, he understood how Xiao Lan had persuaded the Ten Star Lords to assist her against the Immortal Vine Clan.

Hundred Saints Liquid!

Only treasures of such magnitude could compel the Ten Star Lords to risk themselves, making enemies of the immensely powerful Immortal Vine Clan.

To the Ten Star Lords,

the 300 drops of Hundred Saints Liquid held value even greater than two 'Qilin Treasure Medicines.'

However—

"I'm only 2359 years old and already at the peak of Divinity Transformation with Primordial Spirit Nine Transformations."

"In the next two to three thousand years, the likelihood of ascending to the Fourth-order is incredibly high."

Gazing at the five gourds before him, containing a total of 132 drops of Hundred Saints Liquid, Chen Jichuan couldn't help but shake his head: "Why would I need so many tribulation-enhancing Spiritual Pills and Liquids?!"

Did they expect him to become an Independent Immortal?

Chen Jichuan disliked the symbolism.

Yet the 'Bitter Green Pill,' 'Righteous Qi Pill,' 'Heart Revitalizing Pill,' and 'Hundred Saints Liquid' each carried undeniable value. Even if he didn't use them, he could exchange them with other Independent Immortals for valuable resources.

Moreover—

"Just in case!"

"What if!"

"Some unforeseen event prevents me from advancing to Fourth-order before my lifespan reaches its limit. At least, as an Independent Immortal after Soldier Dissolution, these treasures won't go to waste."

Chen Jichuan pondered to himself.

He carefully stowed these pills and liquids away.

...

Chen Jichuan remained within the Star Lord Hall.

The Ten Wheel Star had already descended into chaos.

"The sky is falling!"

"We can't stay here!"

"Let's leave quickly!"

Panicked Divinity Transformation cultivators began fleeing en masse. Meanwhile, various sects, factions, merchants, and traders with assets on the Ten Wheel Star gathered frequently to inquire about the situation.

Earlier, Chen Jichuan had paraded brazenly across the Ten Wheel Star, forcing the Ten Star Lords to act covertly. Waiting until Chen Jichuan left the star, they had intercepted him within the starry skies.

Thus, no one on the Ten Wheel Star had witnessed the epic confrontation in the cosmos.

The abrupt appearance of Chen Jichuan, seizing control of the Ten Wheel Star, left the Divinity Transformation cultivators bewildered, completely in the dark about what had transpired.

However, each faction had its channels of intelligence.

Such as the Four Directions Sect.

And the Starfall Pavilion.

And the Beast Spirit Palace.

These organizations all wielded vast influence and capabilities, employing sages, historians, trackers, and diviners to trace events and uncover the truth.

Investigating the Ten Wheel Star and the fate of the Ten Star Lords yielded shocking discoveries.

"What?"

"Five Star Lords slain?"

"Impossible!"

News spread quickly.

The Beast Spirit Palace dispatched powerful figures to utilize the 'Peeping True Toad,' revealing—

Out of ten Star Lords, five had perished.

"The Ten Star Lords are linked by bonded bloodlines and each possesses the power of an Eight Tribulation Independent Immortal. Together, they can even challenge a Ten Tribulations Independent Immortal without fear!"

"Who could possibly kill them?!"

The Beast Spirit Palace was astounded.

Soon, they discovered the battlefield of the Ten Star Lords' demise and, with the help of the 'Return Light Beast,' reconstructed the scene of the epic battle.

Finally, the martial prowess of the Ten Wheel Star's intruder was revealed.

"He slaughtered five Star Lords in succession."

"The remaining five Star Lords detonated their Magical Treasures and inflicted self-harm to escape, unwilling to confront him further!"

"From start to finish, the Ten Star Lords were powerless to fight back!"

"The man who killed five Star Lords and repelled the other five is named 'Xu Ning,' once a close confidant of East River Fairy. He shares the same sect lineage as 'Fire Lotus Fairy' and was involved in the battle at Qilin Mountain!"

"Xu Ning's cultivation level is unknown!"

"Xu Ning's strength rivals that of Eleven Tribulations or Twelve Tribulations Independent Immortals!"

"Unparalleled!"

"To Xu Ning, killing the Ten Star Lords was akin to butchering dogs—this man is invincible across the starry skies!"

...

As the Beast Spirit Palace delved deeper, and as other factions like the Four Directions Sect and Starfall Pavilion sent envoys and employed various techniques, more and more details of Chen Jichuan's battle with the Ten Star Lords emerged. His might was inevitably exposed.

The connection between Chen Jichuan and Xiao Lan also surfaced.

His involvement in the Qilin Mountain battle was similarly unearthed.

The more information revealed, the thicker the veil of mystery around 'Xu Ning' became.

But one fact was undeniable:

Chen Jichuan's overwhelming triumph over the Ten Star Lords solidified his stature as one of the starry skies' Supreme Entities.

Surpassing past peers like Mo Yanzhen and East River Fairy.

In the vast starry cosmos, perhaps not the strongest of all time, yet unquestionably, Chen Jichuan was among the supreme beings of this era.

As the investigation progressed.

Chen Jichuan's identity and power, along with an increasing array of information, spread through various factions and networks across the Ten Wheel Star region and beyond.

Ten Wheel Star.

Jiulong River System.

Golden River Domain.

'Xu Ancestor' became a renowned moniker throughout the starry heavens.

Countless factions sought audience, with multiple Fourth Realm Great Powers visiting.

Initially, Chen Jichuan entertained a few of them; eventually, he grew impatient and refused all further visits.

He merely instructed them:

To return two hundred years later.

He then dispatched emissaries to Zone 9's Wuhe Star, informing the Wuhe Immortal Sect's Divinity Transformation cultivators to convene with him.

The stars were in upheaval.

But Chen Jichuan paid no heed, focusing entirely on cultivating the 'Seven Saints Calling Name Divine Spell,' delving deeper into the mysteries of heaven and earth, refining his Dao, fortifying his foundation, and advancing toward the Fourth-order breakthrough.

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