Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation
Chapter 203 - 118 Star Master and Qi’s Goal (Three Updates for Monthly Tickets)_2

Chapter 203: Chapter 118 Star Master and Qi’s Goal (Three Updates for Monthly Tickets)_2

Like Meng Qingqiu, the last tier was climbed up.

Perhaps, Xu Jin is really still hiding something?

Or is he just half a step away from his limit?

Just when the State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao was also puzzled, on the one hundred ninety-sixth tier, Xu Jin’s figure turned into specks of starlight and dissipated.

Was this the limit reached, unable to hold on any longer?

Many were somewhat surprised.

Xu Jin appeared in the spectator area of Jinshan Taoist Institute, and the moment he appeared, he was greeted with congratulatory voices from a group of junior brothers, but what Xu Jin saw was Ning Yuchan’s smile blooming like a fresh flower.

Even though she was veiled, Ning Yuchan’s beautiful almond eyes had narrowed into crescents with her smile.

Seeing this smile made Xu Jin very happy.

"I should have helped her, right?" Xu Jin thought to himself.

As for just returning from the Heavenly Ascending Stairs broken into starlight, it was Xu Jin’s own decision to leave.

As Yan Chen and Meng Qingqiu couldn’t hold on any longer and departed, below on the stone stairs, Yuan Feiqing and Ji Hongli also couldn’t hold on and transformed into starlight and left.

Looking down thirty more tiers, Xu Jin saw no one else.

Even up to the hundredth tier, no one was holding on anymore.

Below the hundredth tier, only a few disciples on the same stone tier were still holding on, trying to figure out their ranking.

This was when Xu Jin chose to leave voluntarily.

His first place was absolutely secured.

The Refining God Golden Pill should be in hand.

As for the limit?

That’s a joke, Xu Jin’s Divine Soul Power had not only cast a star but also reached the Fourth Layer of Refining Star—how could one hundred ninety-six tiers possibly be his limit?

Absolutely not.

If it weren’t for all the spectators, Xu Jin could rush up one or two hundred more tiers in a second.

Because standing on the one hundred ninety-sixth tier felt the same pressure-wise as standing on the first.

Although the pressure increased exponentially.

But it had no effect on Xu Jin.

It was like a strongman capable of lifting a thousand catties, for whom lifting a hundred catties and three hundred catties felt equally effortless.

Xu Jin felt that if he really let loose, he could rush up three or four hundred tiers without any problem.

But truly rushing up three or four hundred tiers would likely bring huge trouble!

Therefore, after securing the first place, Xu Jin simply withdrew himself.

At this moment, Xu Jin purposefully observed the Martial Observation Platform; still, no higher-ups from the two Star Halls appeared.

Fifteen minutes later, the last disciple on the Heavenly Ascending Stairs collapsed into starlight, and the voice of the Chief Instructor Yu Da sounded.

"The autumn exam’s fourth challenge of Star Picking has ended; according to the rules, the disciples ranked in the top ten will obtain core disciple status."

In the sky, a waterfall of starlight formed the final rankings.

[First Place, Xu Jin, One Hundred Ninety-six Tiers]

[Second Place, Meng Qingqiu, One Hundred Ninety-five Tiers]

[Third Place, Yan Chen, One Hundred Ninety-four Tiers]

[Fourth Place, Yuan Feiqing, One Hundred Ninety-three Tiers]

[Fifth Place, Ji Hongli, One Hundred Eighty-nine Tiers]

...

[Seventy-sixth Place, Wang Weisheng, Ninety-eight Tiers]

[Seventy-seventh Place, Miao Long, Ninety-eight Tiers]

...

[Two Hundred Fifty-ninth Place, Lu Xianbing, Seventy-eight Tiers]

...

In this fourth challenge, the Da Chen National Daoist School occupied seven of the top ten spots, with Wanyi, Song State, and Yan State each taking one spot.

However, the autumn exam results of Da Chen National Daoist School broke records once again.

This was the first autumn exam’s fourth challenge without a sweep of the top five, the first without a sweep of the top three, the first time the first place was lost.

Vice Academician Liu Qingzhu, with her head lowered at the table, could only see her fierce expression and lush hair.

It was utterly embarrassing!

The rankings in the sky lasted for about twenty seconds before dissipating, and a Starlight Transmission also appeared in front of Xu Jin.

[Xu Jin; congratulations on achieving first place in the autumn exam’s fourth challenge of Star Picking. You will receive one Refining God Golden Pill and ten chances to attempt the Heavenly Ascending Stairs. Collect your rewards at the Foreign Affairs Hall of Da Chen National Taoist School using your Star-picking Order after you report there.]

Receiving this Starlight Transmission, Xu Jin breathed a sigh of relief.

The Refining God Golden Pill was secured.

According to Ning Yuchan, the medicinal effects of the Refining God Golden Pill could be two to three times that of the Mental-locking Golden Pill.

Once Xu Jin nurtures it a bit more, the effects could double again before he consumes it.

Then, Xu Jin’s current Divine Soul Star at the Fourth Layer of Refining Star—how much could it improve?

Fifth Layer, or even Sixth Layer?

Xu Jin was very much looking forward to it!

"All disciples, rest for 15 minutes, and prepare for the fifth challenge of the autumn exam," announced the Chief Instructor Yu Da.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jin and others like Wang Weisheng sat cross-legged on the ground to talk.

Strangely, although it was extremely tough on the Heavenly Ascending Stairs, after it ended, everyone’s Divine Soul Power was not only undiminished but had also improved.

While chatting, Xu Jin kept an eye on the Martial Observation Platform.

He remembered the task Elder Qi had entrusted to him.

On the Martial Observation Platform, Left Libationer Meng Yanhui looked towards State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao, "State Preceptor, the representatives from the two Star Halls are waiting in the guest hall. When should we let them in?"

"Since they are here, let them come watch. Every year, it’s always like this," sighed State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao.

"What about the selection?"

Meng Yanhui subconsciously glanced at his granddaughter Meng Qingqiu then at Xu Jin under the Jinshan Taoist Institute’s banner, "Should we make some arrangements to secure the top few spots?

Especially for Xu Jin, such Divine Soul talent hasn’t been seen in decades!"

"Elder Meng, do you think it will make any difference?"

State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao looked around calmly.

A hint of bitterness appeared on Meng Yanhui’s lips; with so many people watching, such actions were indeed pointless.