Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation
Chapter 380 - 172: Time and Opportunity (Request for Subscription)_2

Chapter 380: Chapter 172: Time and Opportunity (Request for Subscription)_2

"And further, do not let others see this," Zi Hao ordered.

"Yes!"

A hundred breaths later, beneath a large tree outside the Royal Palace, Xu Jin sensed the rapid approach of three Fourth-Tier experts. With a slight thought, he withdrew his Invisibility Technique, revealing his form.

One at the Sixth Layer of Star Condensation, two at the Fourth Layer.

This Purple Wing King really held him in high regard.

"Sir, His Majesty has requested your presence. Please come with me," Zi Chi said upon seeing Xu Jin. Upon realizing that Xu Jin only possessed a Fourth-Tier Star Casting cultivation level, he grew even more suspicious.

Was it necessary for His Majesty to make such a fuss over a mere little fellow at the Fourth Tier of Star Casting?

Or could it be another messenger from the Star Hall?

But hadn’t they already come during the day?

Fifteen minutes later, Xu Jin, now clad in the specially made attire of the Purple Wing Clan, was led into Zi Hao’s Royal Palace, and then into a grand hall.

Zi Hao glanced at Xu Jin and waved his hand, saying, "Zi Chi, you all may leave now. Without my orders, no one is permitted to enter!"

"Your Majesty, your safety..."

"Is it necessary?"

Zi Hao glared at Zi Chi.

A minor figure at the Fourth Tier of Star Casting was no threat to him, the king, who was at the Ninth Layer Peak of the Fourth Tier of Star Condensation.

Even with his eyes closed, there would be no danger to his life.

"Yes."

Zi Chi took the others and left.

Xu Jin also took this opportunity to size up the Purple Wing King. Most importantly, at such a close distance, with the Mingji Star Pattern running at full strength, Xu Jin sensed the Divine Soul Cultivation of the Purple Wing King quite clearly.

The Divine Soul Cultivation of the Purple Wing King was quite good.

Already at Star Casting for the Divine Soul, and moreover, at Third Layer.

His Divine Soul Cultivation was considered powerful.

To know that in Dachen Country, even Ning Yuchan, a Fourth-Tier star condensation Ninth Layer Peak expert, had not reached Star Casting for her Divine Soul before.

Of course, as the Purple Wing King, it was normal to achieve Divine Soul Star Casting.

After all, the top cultivation resources of a Star Domain were in his hands.

"Do you say you have a method that can free me from the control of the Cangming Star Hall?" Zi Hao looked at Xu Jin, his gaze emitting starlight, pressing down on Xu Jin like an overwhelming force.

"Of course!"

Xu Jin was not afraid of such pressure!

With his current Divine Soul Cultivation, as long as there was no Starlight in the Divine Soul, it couldn’t threaten Xu Jin, let alone exert pressure!

Getting an affirmative answer, Zi Hao was no longer in a rush but instead sized up Xu Jin and said, "Which sect’s disciple are you? So bold, not afraid to meet me?"

"Da Chen National Daoist School Disciple."

"You’ve really delivered yourself to us!

However, it makes no difference. After daybreak, the Search and Kill Teams will move out in full force, and within one day, all of you will be slain!"

Saying this, Zi Hao’s words took a turn, "But since you’ve come to me, hand over your so-called secret technique. If I verify its truth, I will spare your life and give you a way out."

Hearing this, Xu Jin didn’t even bother to acknowledge Zi Hao and instead sat down cross-legged, closing his eyes, "Come on then."

Zi Hao was shocked, "What do you mean?"

"You’re not planning to kill me, are you? Here’s my head, take it if you can!"

Zi Hao fell silent.

After a moment, he said, "What do you propose?"

"First, you issue an order to the Search and Kill Teams in the four major cities and the Royal Court to cease their mission and return to their cities. Then we can talk about the rest," Xu Jin insisted.

Hearing this, Zi Hao laughed, "So it’s for the lives of your sect mates.

That can be arranged. Give me the secret technique and after I verify it, I’ll immediately pass the order."

"Do I look like a fool to you?" Xu Jin scoffed.

"I am no fool either!" Zi Hao sneered, and killing intent surfaced in his purple eyes, a decision to kill forming in his mind.

The human race was too cunning.

He had been controlled by the Cangming Star Hall because he had been tricked by humans.

Now that he thought about it, he was filled with anger, and also with determination. If this fellow before him played any more tricks, he’d simply kill him and be done with it.

To put an end to the constant manipulation from both sides!

Xu Jin’s Mingji Star Pattern acutely sensed the killing intent emanating from Zi Hao and he mentally prepared himself.

"Your Majesty, my secret technique is very simple to practice, in no more than a half-day’s time, you will be able to successfully practice it, and test its authenticity!

Thus, you first order all the Search and Kill Teams, including those in Royal City, to temporarily hold their actions!

A day later, they will wait for your new order!

Then, I will give you this secret technique.

Within a day, you can test the truth of this secret technique, and it won’t be too late to make a decision.

It’s just a delay of one day.

After one day, if I have deceived you, it won’t be too late to order the slaying of all disciples from the Da Chen National Daoist School, it will still be possible," Xu Jin asserted.

Zi Hao thought for a few moments and then asked, "For real?"

"Absolutely!

I come with sincere intentions, as I seek to save my life!

Of course, Your Majesty also has to give me an assurance, preferably something akin to a Heart Demon Oath.

If the secret technique I give to Your Majesty is genuine, Your Majesty must slay the messengers and disciples of the Cangming Star Hall and not harm the disciples of the Da Chen National Daoist School at all, allowing us to leave alive," Xu Jin proposed.

Originally, Zi Hao was somewhat hesitant.

But with Xu Jin’s demand, Zi Hao believed him.

It was perfectly normal to offer some secret techniques in exchange for one’s life.

For the sake of his own life, Zi Hao had already become a dog for the Cangming Star Hall.

It was a matter of empathy.

"Alright."

Subsequently, following Xu Jin’s request, Zi Hao called over Zi Chi and, in front of Xu Jin, instructed him to pass orders to the towns, including Royal City, to temporarily halt their actions.

The communication in the Third Tier Purple Wind Star Domain was still a bit behind, relying on the Purple Wing Messenger Soldiers, known for their speed.