Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit

"At most, the Second Tribulation."

Second Tribulation Independent Immortal.

Considered respectable in the Star Sea, but before the ten brothers, it was far from sufficient.

Thus, the attitudes of Red Feet Star Lord and Wind Thunder Star Lord toward Chen Jichuan became much more casual. In the past, they addressed him as 'Brother Xu'; now, they've regressed to 'Mr. Xu.'

Only Shui De Star Lord still maintained courtesy on the surface.

The four entered the hall and took their seats.

Chen Jichuan also sensed the attitudes of Red Feet and Wind Thunder Star Lords, feeling somewhat displeased. Yet, his smile remained intact as he turned to Shui De Star Lord and said, "Back then, I fled in haste, having been severely injured by Mo Yanzhen. Forcibly employing a forbidden technique also harmed my foundation, so I secluded myself for a long time, only returning today."

"You, Mr. Xu, back then at the peak of the Third Realm, resisted several coordinated assaults led by Mo Yanzhen, withstood a face-to-face blow, and still managed to escape unscathed."

"Such capabilities truly leave one in awe."

Shui De Star Lord complimented him.

This was not mere flattery.

Considering the cultivation Chen Jichuan displayed in their eyes then, achieving all this was indeed remarkable.

After all, it was an enraged strike by a Ten Tribulations Independent Immortal.

Under Mo Yanzhen's pursuit, Chen Jichuan even used the legendary 'Thirty-Three Heavens Supreme Great Movement' technique to vanish without a trace—truly extraordinary.

Even Shui De Star Lord, a figure of this level, felt significant curiosity, admiration, and desire for this secret technique.

"Star Lord exaggerates."

"I survived merely by luck."

Chen Jichuan smiled faintly, detecting Shui De Star Lord's interest in 'Thirty-Three Heavens Supreme Great Movement,' but his purpose here was to inquire about Xiao Lan, not to indulge in idle chat.

Thus, he changed the topic, asking, "Speaking of those days, I fled gravely injured and wonder what became of East River Fairy and Lan Fairy after?"

Xiao Lan's true self must have ascended.

Yet her avatar's fate was uncertain. If there was some other method for her to remain in the world, Chen Jichuan had no qualms about returning the Magical Treasure he picked up at the Immortal Vine Ancestral Land.

Both in reality and during his century-long return to the Starry Sky, this matter had always weighed on his mind.

"East River Fairy has long ascended."

"As for Lan Fairy."

"No news in recent years. Most likely, she's either broken through and ascended or dissolved her soldier form to retreat for secluded cultivation."

Shui De Star Lord spoke of East River Fairy with noticeable envy.

Regarding Fire Lotus Fairy Xiao Lan, only Chen Jichuan knew she was merely an avatar, unable to break through or dissolve form.

Unless a special method was found.

Like the 'Qilin Treasure Medicine.'

Otherwise, she might have already perished.

But the Ten Star Lords didn't know.

They only knew about Xiao Lan's cultivation level. Her absence over these years led them to assume she had either ascended to the Upper Realm or retreated into secluded cultivation.

"I see."

Chen Jichuan fell into contemplation.

The fact that even the Ten Star Lords had not heard anything about Xiao Lan suggested she was likely no longer in this part of the Starry Sky.

"What a shame."

"I never had a chance to bid her a proper farewell."

Chen Jichuan felt a sense of regret.

But life is full of regrets, and there was little he could do but accept it.

After gathering information about Xiao Lan, Chen Jichuan chatted idly with the Ten Star Lords before rising to bid farewell.

At that moment—

"Daoist, wait a moment!"

Chen Jichuan's gaze shifted to the voice's source—Red Feet Star Lord. He then glanced at the other two Star Lords, a cold smile forming in his heart.

...

"Does Star Lord have something to discuss?"

Chen Jichuan directed his gaze at Red Feet Star Lord.

Only to see Red Feet Star Lord smiling heartily and speaking in a bright voice, "During that battle, Daoist obtained two stalks of 'Qilin Treasure Medicine.' Overconsumption of the treasure is futile; might we brothers request the remaining stalk?"

Wind Thunder Star Lord and Shui De Star Lord also turned their gaze toward Chen Jichuan.

"Ah?"

"Even you Star Lords desire the 'Qilin Treasure Medicine'?"

Chen Jichuan feigned astonishment before lamenting regretfully, "Had I known this earlier, I would have set aside that second stalk and given it freely to you Star Lords."

"Daoist means to say—"

Red Feet Star Lord's smile diminished slightly.

Wind Thunder Star Lord narrowed his eyes as well.

"Alas!"

"The 'Qilin Treasure Medicine' has long been traded away for some cultivation resources!"

Chen Jichuan sighed before laughing again, adding, "Fortunately, you Star Lords are already Eighth Tribulation Independent Immortals. 'Qilin Treasure Medicine' offers little benefit. With your blessings, achieving Twelve Tribulations Perfection and ascending to the Immortal Realm is merely a matter of time."

"Haha!"

"Then we thank Daoist for the kind words."

"Daoist has matters to attend to; we won't hold you any longer. Let us gather again when free."

Shui De Star Lord laughed loudly, preempting his two elder brothers, then escorted Chen Jichuan out of Ten Wheel Star.

...

After Chen Jichuan departed.

The three Star Lords returned to Ten Wheel Star.

Red Feet Star Lord's face darkened, and he snorted coldly, "The 'Qilin Treasure Medicine' is already exceedingly rare. With the 'Qilin Immortal Bone' taken by East River Fairy, it will be harder than ever to find. Xu Ning likely held the last two stalks in this Starry Sky. He consumed one, and I do not believe he would give up the other easily."

"What treasure could compare to a Nine-Transformation God?"

"He must be deliberately fabricating excuses to mislead us."

Wind Thunder Star Lord spoke in a low voice, his eyes glinting.

A single 'Qilin Treasure Medicine' could create a Nine-Transformation Great Power. Beyond Nine Transformations, one could either achieve Fourth-order or dissolve into an Independent Immortal. If consumed by a young Divinity Transformation cultivator, it would grant them two to three thousand years at the Ninth Transformation even if they didn't reach Fourth-order. Dissolved into Independent Immortality afterward, their chances of becoming an Eighth or Ninth Tribulation Independent Immortal would greatly increase.

Such gains.

Could grant longevity across millennia.

Both individually and organizationally, this was tremendous value.

Countless Great Powers had sought but failed to acquire a single stalk of 'Qilin Treasure Medicine.'

If they could obtain it.

The Ten Star Lords might not use it themselves but could trade it with the top Great Powers of the Starry Sky for treasures aiding their tribulation.

They'd face no difficulty in finding a buyer.

In truth.

With such a treasure, even individuals reliant on sect-backed resources might consider granting it to a trustworthy disciple—using it to cultivate strong allies as they faced tribulations alone in the Starry Sky.

A reliable Nine-Transformation Great Power was far more valuable than various treasures.

"Would he so willingly part with such a treasure?"

Red Feet Star Lord scoffed, glaring at Shui De Star Lord, "Tenth brother, during the Qilin Mountain assault, Xu Ning was already over four thousand years old. Now, after another one thousand three hundred years, he's yet to ascend, indicating the limits of his lifespan. He has likely dissolved into an Independent Immortal of the Second Tribulation by now."

Greed stirs the soul.

Though the Ten Star Lords were known for their calm and balanced demeanor, allowing them to govern Ten Wheel Star, this only held true so long as no extraordinarily tempting treasures surfaced.

At this moment.

A Second Tribulation Independent Immortal passed briefly, possessing not only rare Star Sea treasures like the 'Qilin Treasure Medicine' but also the Fourth-order Magical Treasures left behind by East River Fairy at Qilin Mountain.

Particularly one item known as the 'Ten Thousand Demon List.'

"The Ten Thousand Demon List."

"This treasure can imprison and enslave the Demon Race. It is divided into three layers, with the Second Layer capable of holding Divinity Transformation demon cultivators and the Third Layer able to hold Fourth-order demon cultivators."

"Such a treasure, if acquired, would render one invincible under the Starry Sky and remain useful even after ascending."

Red Feet Star Lord's eyes gleamed.

The Ten Thousand Demon List.

The Qilin Treasure Medicine.

These were all peerlessly rare treasures.

If they remained with East River Fairy or within the Immortal Vine Ancestral Land, the Ten Star Lords wouldn't dare harbor thoughts of pursuing them.

But now, they resided in the possession of a mere Second Tribulation Independent Immortal.

Like a child flaunting gold in the streets.

Far too tempting!

"During the Qilin Mountain assault, we were already the main force. East River Fairy secured the 'Qilin Immortal Bone,' but the other two stalks of 'Qilin Treasure Medicine' rightfully belonged to Xiao Lan and us brothers. Xiao Lan was from the same sect as Xu Ning, so his appropriation of one could be excused. But the other stalk should be ours—it makes no sense for him to keep it!"

Wind Thunder Star Lord looked at Shui De Star Lord, becoming increasingly agitated.

The ten brothers were already Eighth Tribulation Independent Immortals, with only three thousand years standing between them and achieving Independent Immortal perfection and ascending to the Upper Realm. Whereas extending Xu Ning's time another three thousand years would render him at best a Fifth Tribulation Independent Immortal.

He was of no use to them.

Now, with no East River or Xiao Lan Fairies needing favor, seizing the treasures was logically the optimal choice.

Both Wind Thunder Star Lord and Red Feet Star Lord struggled to contain their eagerness.

"The Ten Thousand Demon List."

"The Qilin Treasure Medicine."

"A Second Tribulation Independent Immortal."

Shui De Star Lord, with his delicate and youthful appearance, smiled faintly and said to his two brothers, "Eighth brother, ninth brother, don't be hasty. Xu Ning has just arrived at Ten Wheel Star. I've already sent word to eldest brother and the others. Once they return, we'll act together to ensure everything goes smoothly."

"Ah—"

"Haha!"

"Tenth brother is truly reliable!"

Red Feet and Wind Thunder Star Lords were momentarily surprised, then exchanged a glance before bursting out in laughter.

The atmosphere within the Star Lord Hall turned jubilant.

...

"Greed stirs the soul."

"Even the Ten Star Lords are no exception."

Chen Jichuan, having departed from Ten Wheel Star, couldn't help but sigh.

With 'Qilin Treasure Medicine' and the 'Ten Thousand Demon List' in his possession, the Ten Star Lords saw him as nothing more than a Second Tribulation Independent Immortal.

Few could resist the temptation.

During his stay at Ten Wheel Star, Shui De Star Lord had maintained civility, but Chen Jichuan had noted all the changes in attitude surrounding the inquiry of the 'Qilin Treasure Medicine' by Red Feet and Wind Thunder Star Lords.

"They've already fostered ill intents!"

Chen Jichuan controlled the 'Five Thunders Hurricane Mother Car,' moving steadily while remaining guarded.

About ten days later.

"Hmm?"

Chen Jichuan perceived faint surveillance from the depths of the Starry Sky, immediately understanding, "They've arrived!"

Thousand-mile Eye observed.

Sharp-Hearing Ear listened.

He commanded the 'Five Thunders Hurricane Mother Car,' only engaging in a minor attempt at concealing his movements. His position had already fallen under the scrutiny of the Ten Star Lords.

"Come then!"

"Come!"

Feigning ignorance, Chen Jichuan continued ahead.

Three more days passed.

On this day—

"Daoist, please halt!"

A thunderous voice echoed through the Starry Sky; Wind Thunder Star Lord's words boomed like a storm.

Chen Jichuan brought his vehicle to a stop and looked behind.

There he saw a figure one hundred zhang tall, with absurdly long legs, striding through the Starry Sky as though traversing vast distances in mere steps, quickly catching up.

"Long-leg Seven."

"Divine Planet Star Monarch."

Recognizing the figure at first glance, Chen Jichuan muttered.

The seventh-ranking member of the Ten Star Lords, the 'Divine Planet Star Monarch,' possessed legs capable of extending lengthily and a unique ability to traverse great distances.

Gripped within his palm.

There were nine other forms—the remaining nine Star Lords.

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