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During this retreat, he had mastered the advanced chapter of the Creation Spell of Heaven and Earth, reaching the second level of the Reincarnation Realm. He wasn't sure what had transpired over the past century, but he was certain that a vast horizon awaited him.
The advanced chapter was an upgrade from the King’s chapter, significantly boosting his foundational strength and combat abilities. The power from the Body Training chapter enveloped him, making his physical form as robust as when he first encountered Zhao Lei. More importantly, his physical strength now far surpassed Zhao Lei's.
"This improvement feels almost unreal," Jiang Fann remarked.
The Martial God Order chuckled, "Indeed, the time gap was short, but it's mainly because you entered a state of enlightenment. Reaching the Reincarnation Realm in a century is not impossible for many top-tier prodigies. However, your Reincarnation Realm is unlike the usual. In a full-force battle, you might even touch the Celestial Realm, right?"
Jiang Fann recalled the sensation when he faced Gu Xie after his breakthrough and pondered for a moment. "Handling ordinary Celestial Realm cultivators shouldn't be an issue, but facing a master would be challenging."
The Blade of the Gods spoke up, "Master, I've been waiting for you to wake up for quite some time. I want to see if you can unleash my full power now."
Jiang Fann chuckled, "There will definitely be a chance."
With Jiang Fann's spiritual strength enhancing it, the Star River Cauldron traveled through the cosmic sea much faster than before. Even so, it took nearly four months to reach the vicinity of the Celestial Realm.
For the past few days, Jiang Fann had frequently spotted practitioners traversing the cosmic sea in this area. They used their physical bodies to withstand the pressure of the cosmic sea, indicating they were experts at the Celestial level.
The sheer number of them was far beyond Jiang Fann's expectations. Fortunately, the Star River Cauldron could conceal itself, avoiding detection by these powerful figures.
Just as Jiang Fann was about to maneuver the Star River Cauldron to tear through space and enter the Celestial Realm, he saw five figures emerge and swiftly fly off in one direction.
Seeing these figures brought a smile to Jiang Fann's face.
Without hesitation, he decided to forgo entering the Celestial Realm and instead directed the Star River Cauldron to pursue those figures.
"Fang Tong! Brother Xiang! And Niu Mang and Yao Tianwei! I didn't expect they'd all reached the Celestial level. Just like you said, true geniuses reach this level within a century. Brother Xiang must have already reached the third tier of the Celestial level. That's truly impressive."
The Warrior Spirit remarked, "This is the truly harsh world where many are born different."
Jiang Fann chuckled, "But some can catch up."
"You were born different too! Your fortune is nearly unmatched, stepping outside the bounds of fate, and only you know how much you've sacrificed."
Jiang Fann shrugged, "You have to try hard to see if it's possible, right? Otherwise, where would the opportunity come from?"
As they chatted, they saw Xiang Tianxing and his group enter a dark area and disappear.
Jiang Fann maneuvered the Star River Cauldron to the edge of the dark zone and discovered it was filled with spatial energy, like a portal.
Since Xiang Tianxing and his group had entered, there was no reason for him to hesitate. So, Jiang Fann directed the Star River Cauldron into it, but the cauldron soon alerted him.
"Master, this leads to the Star Sea Trial. It's best to put me away."
Without hesitation, Jiang Fann stored the Star River Cauldron and quickly asked, "What's the Star Sea Trial?"
"It's a place where the elites of this star sea gather. To be precise, there are no strict rules here, but it's a top-notch training ground. The stronger your abilities, the better the training spot you can claim. It's also a place to earn recognition. Those who want to prove themselves come here."
As Jiang Fann left the Star River Cauldron, in the Extreme Heaven Realm, Wan Chengfeng suddenly awoke from his training, joyfully retrieving Jiang Fann's Spirit Attached Jade. In another location, Xian Hu, who was also in seclusion, experienced the same reaction.
At this moment, Jiang Fann felt himself being pulled by the force within the passageway, quickly entering a unique space. As soon as he arrived, the dense spiritual energy and nearly perfect celestial power instantly stimulated his senses, leaving him momentarily stunned.
Jiang Fann exclaimed, "This is like a legacy! With a place like this, even the slowest learner could become strong, right?"
The Martial God Order chuckled, "Without the right mindset, just piling up spiritual energy is useless."
Jiang Fann extended his spiritual sense, trying to locate the direction where Xiang Tianxing and the others had gone, but he lost track of them. With no other choice, he decided to move forward and assess the situation.
Soon, Jiang Fann noticed the occasional appearance of cultivators from different areas, clearly entering from other entrances. Most were around his age, and nearly all had reached the Reincarnation Stage. Among the dozen or so people he encountered, not a single one was at the Mortal Separating Stage.
These individuals mostly grouped in threes and fives, with few acting alone. It was evident that most chose to cooperate, as solo actions would likely make one a target.
The cultivators merely glanced at Jiang Fann before ignoring him, as his level of power was insignificant here. Besides, fighting near the entrance wouldn't yield any benefits.
Just then, Xiao Yu spoke up, "Master, look at the sky."
Jiang Fann looked up, and the scene above left him somewhat surprised.
A massive leaderboard appeared in the starry sky above, known as the legendary Starsea List, and Jiang Fann's name was among them.
"I wonder how this list is determined. My abilities have changed completely since then, but my ranking hasn't budged," he mused.
The Martial God Order replied, "It might be based on your talent at the time. Since no major figure has verified your current strength, your ranking hasn't changed. Who knows, after you make a move here, you might even drop off the Starsea List."
Jiang Fann didn't dwell on his ranking. He planned to find Fang Tong and the others to see what brought them here. After all, they had formed a deep friendship back in the day, and meeting old friends in such a distant place lifted his spirits.
This Starsea Trial was essentially a massive secret realm set up by influential figures. Jiang Fann could sense the aura of formations emanating from the ground, though he couldn't tell who crafted them.
The landscape was filled with mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, but more importantly, it was teeming with cultivators from all over, competing fiercely.
As he traveled, Jiang Fann occasionally noticed changes on the Starsea List above. Some names rose while others fell, indicating that competitions were ongoing. It was clear that the rivalry here was far more direct than in the Nine Desolations or the Upper Nine Heavens.
Everyone was striving for betterment, believing in the power of human determination to overcome fate and break free from the shackles of destiny.
Soon, Jiang Fann overheard some news from nearby cultivators, which piqued his interest.
"Is that group from the Sanctuary Academy planning to challenge the Starsea Tower again? They've been beaten pretty badly in the past."
"They don't stand a chance. This generation doesn't have enough strong fighters, and other factions' talents are rising too. Plus, those guys are teaming up, making it even harder to deal with. Sanctuary Academy is at a disadvantage in numbers, but they've held the Starsea Tower for thousands of years. Losing it for just over a century isn't that big of a deal."
"The Starsea Tower is the best training ground in the trials. It helped Sanctuary Academy maintain a strong position for several generations. Now that they're falling behind, the gap will only widen. Even the strongest, Xiang Tianxing, is about to drop out of the top ten."
Hearing this, Jiang Fann couldn't help but feel a bit emotional. Xiang Tianxing had reached the third level of the Celestial Realm and was only ranked ninth on the Starsea List. The people ahead of him must be incredibly powerful.
Jiang Fann stepped forward and asked directly, "Excuse me, where is the Starsea Tower? How can I get there?"
The cultivator turned to look at Jiang Fann and said, "Buddy, you might want to reconsider going there. At your level, it's like walking into a death trap. It's a place where Celestial Realm cultivators compete, and it's chaotic right now. There's fighting everywhere outside. You're better off training on the outskirts and finding some legacies to improve yourself."
The person was quite polite and didn't show much hostility, possibly because Jiang Fann wasn't a threat to him.
Jiang Fann said, "I'm new here and not looking to get involved in any conflicts. I just want to see what this place is about, so I'd appreciate it if you could point me in the right direction."
The other practitioner didn't hold back any information, as this wasn't a secret in the Star Sea Trials. "Just keep moving directly east. The Star Sea Tower is a landmark, and you'll see the light beam from a distance. It's about half a day's journey. But don't say I didn't warn you—there are no rules there. The people competing won't even respect the Academy's authority, so be careful."
Jiang Fann wasted no time and headed in the direction the practitioner indicated. He wanted to check if Fang Tong and the others needed any help.
Two hours later, Jiang Fann spotted a beam of light in the distance, connecting the sky and the earth. That must be the Star Sea Tower the practitioner mentioned. He quickened his pace and, before getting too close, noticed a large gathering of practitioners ahead. Among them were some powerful figures from various groups, including humans and other unique clans. They resembled the diverse races of a vast world. However, they weren't fighting at the moment; they seemed to be watching something.
Jiang Fann pushed his way into the crowd and soon heard a series of explosions. Powerful spiritual forces clashed against the barriers around them, preventing any harm to the spectators outside.
The legendary Starsea Tower appeared among them. To Jiang Fann's surprise, a large number of people were engaged in battle within the barrier. Among them were Xiang Tianxing and his group, who were currently under siege by more than ten opponents, all of whom were skilled practitioners.
They were just outside the Starsea Tower, where a sturdy man stood at the entrance, arms crossed, calmly watching the fight unfold.