Chapter 81: Chapter 81: War Council, A Foreboding Premonition
Star Battle Body, completed!
Ji Haoyuan’s face showed a faint smile.
It must be said, the prowess of the Star Battle Body cultivation technique far exceeded his expectations.
Once one’s body is transformed into the Star Battle Physique.
Not only does one instantly gain unparalleled defensive power, capable of withstanding attacks from Spiritual Artifacts barehanded.
One can also channel the Star Power from the sky, enhancing one’s own strength.
Moreover, it temporarily absorbs the surrounding light, causing enemies to experience a brief visual blind spot.
This is crucial in the life-and-death struggles of cultivators.
At certain moments, it might be possible to use this to reverse the battle.
The only thing to note is that the Star Battle Physique of this second stage doesn’t last very long.
Additionally, the resource needed for cultivating this Star Battle Body, Star Dust Sand, is tremendously expensive.
In order to rapidly achieve the second stage of the Star Battle Body, Ji Haoyuan used up all the Star Dust Sand given by Master Binghuo.
Next, if he wishes to continue cultivating this Star Battle Body, he must find a way to obtain Star Dust Sand himself.
And it must be second-stage or higher Star Dust Sand.
He wonders about the market price for second-stage or higher Star Dust Sand.
Thinking of this, Ji Haoyuan plans to further research the Star Battle Body, to see if there’s anything else that can substitute for Star Dust Sand.
But just then, the restrictions on his cave dwelling suddenly triggered.
When Ji Haoyuan opened the restriction, a summons immediately landed in his hand.
The summons was sent from the Crimson Sunset Sect.
All cultivators above the Foundation Establishment Stage are required to go to the City Lord’s Hall in Yuan Guang City to discuss matters related to the current war.
This request was difficult for Ji Haoyuan to refuse.
Truth be told, they’ve been in Yuan Guang City for almost a month now.
It’s the first time that this so-called war meeting is convened.
A short time later.
Ji Haoyuan appeared outside the City Lord’s Mansion in Yuan Guang City.
At the same time, a familiar voice sounded from behind him.
"Haoyuan..."
Turning to look.
The visitors were none other than Liu Hongyu, Feng Wanqing, and Qiu Zeyuan.
Ji Haoyuan’s face showed a faint smile.
He nodded to them in greeting.
Then, the group entered the City Lord’s Mansion together.
Soon, a cultivator from within the mansion arrived, guiding all four of them to the City Lord’s Hall.
Upon stepping into the City Lord’s Hall, the four immediately sensed that the atmosphere in the hall was somewhat off.
The faces of many showed signs of heaviness.
Could something have happened?
It seemed like many people were already aware of the matter.
But the few of them seemed unaware, having received no prior information.
Thinking this, Ji Haoyuan squinted his eyes.
Liu Hongyu, Feng Wanqing, and Qiu Zeyuan seemed to realize something too, their faces slightly unpleasant.
Fortunately, at that moment, a familiar face walked in from outside.
It was none other than Su Wen Yuan.
Su Wen Yuan also saw Ji Haoyuan and them at this moment.
He hesitated slightly but eventually walked over to their side.
As he approached, Su Wen Yuan quietly said to Ji Haoyuan:
"Ji, have you offended Senior Brother Yuan before?"
"Hm..."
Suddenly hearing Su Wen Yuan’s words, Ji Haoyuan’s eyes slightly narrowed.
But there was no need to hide such matters from Su Wen Yuan, after thinking for a moment, he answered:
"Some unpleasantness did occur.
Why? Elder Su, is there some connection here?"
"Ah..."
Su Wen Yuan sighed and shook his head:
"I can’t say much right now, but in short, Ji, be cautious."
After speaking, Su Wen Yuan headed to another side straight away.
Watching Su Wen Yuan’s departing silhouette, Ji Haoyuan’s eyes abruptly deepened.
Just now, although Su Wen Yuan seemed to say nothing, Ji Haoyuan already roughly understood what he wanted to know.
Liu Hongyu, Feng Wanqing, and Qiu Zeyuan, standing by, all turned their gaze on Ji Haoyuan.
"Haoyuan..."
Clearly, the three were somewhat worried.
Ji Haoyuan merely shook his head.
"No problem, let’s see what Yuan Shanglong plans to do later."
To him, Yuan Shanglong posed little concern now.
In terms of strength or status, the other already couldn’t sway him.
If Yuan Shanglong dared to use his status to do something against him, Ji Haoyuan would not be polite in response.
Not long to wait.
More people soon entered from outside the City Lord’s Hall.
Yuan Shanglong was clearly among them.
But apart from him, there was another individual who caught Ji Haoyuan’s attention.
A man dressed as a middle-aged scholar wearing a green robe.
Though Ji Haoyuan had no prior contact with this person, he instantly recognized him upon seeing him.
He was none other than the Hall Master of the Inheritance Hall of the Crimson Sunset Sect, Gu Zhengfei, also a cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment Stage.
Meanwhile, he was another authority in this war aside from Master Binghuo.
At that moment, the two walked together to the front of the crowd.
With a smile, Gu Zhengfei signaled to Yuan Shanglong.
Yuan Shanglong unceremoniously took the seat of prominence.
Once Gu Zhengfei sat beside him.
Yuan Shanglong then scanned the crowd before speaking solemnly:
"Everyone, the reason for summoning you all here is to discuss a certain matter with you.
Not long ago, we received news from the Red Jade Spiritual Ore.
The scoundrels of the Netherworld Sect, combined with several forces, are attacking the Ore with full effort.
Presumably, you know how the Red Jade Spiritual Ore is an essential resource point of our sect that mustn’t be compromised.
Therefore.
Gathering you here is to dispatch you immediately to support the Red Jade Spiritual Ore, but I’m not sure if anyone among you is willing to take the initiative to head to the Red Jade Spiritual Ore?"
Yuan Shanglong’s words settled, making the already heavy atmosphere turn even heavier.
Everyone clearly knew that the Netherworld Sect attacking the Crimson Sunset Sect’s Red Jade Spiritual Ore means they had time to prepare fully.
There might even be traps awaiting them.
If deployed.
The risks involved would undoubtedly be high.
Thus, present were those who hesitated to respond first.
Yet, right then, a youth dressed in black suddenly stood up.
Ji Haoyuan and Liu Hongyu instantly recognized him as the black-robed youth who once was with Yuan Shanglong.
His sudden action...
For no apparent reason, a sense of ominous foreboding instinctively rose in the hearts of Liu Hongyu, Feng Wanqing, and Qiu Zeyuan.
Indeed.
Just then, the black-robed youth began to speak: "Reporting to Senior Brother Yuan, I was busy with matters earlier and forgot to inform you about one thing."