After they both woke up, they chatted with Xu Jin for a while.
Of course, they were incredibly grateful for Xu Jin’s rescue.
Both Tang Hui and Han Qing knew very well that in the circumstances they had faced, Dong Zhao had run out of his Sixth Tier Emblems, and they probably wouldn’t have even had a chance to break out.
Without Xu Jin’s rescue, they all would have met their end there.
Everyone praised Liu Qingzhu for accepting such a good apprentice.
In the past, Liu Qingzhu would’ve been so happy that he couldn’t help but boast about it.
But the death of Shen Wei cast a perpetual shadow of sorrow in the depths of Liu Qingzhu’s eyes.
Dong Zhao had mentioned something about Shen Wei and Teacher Liu Qingzhu before, which also left Xu Jin feeling quite emotional.
Fate can be quite cruel!
Sometimes, people just need to be braver.
It’s not to say that Shen Wei was a coward!
But he considered Liu Qingzhu too much and never dared to speak openly, never dared to directly ask.
Otherwise, things might have ended differently.
Mountain Master Dong Zhao was the last to wake up, but he was still not in good shape.
His condition was due to the significant energy he had expended activating the Star Artifact with his essence blood, something that wouldn’t recover in a short time.
Afterward, Xu Jin shared his three preliminary thoughts with everyone to hear their opinions.
Dong Zhao was the first to speak, "The second and third options need to be chosen with caution. I have already received an urgent notice from the State Preceptor, employing the Mother-Child Heart Demon Emblem to control points. Until the end, the points we accumulate should ideally be kept under eight thousand, and must not exceed ten thousand.
But they must also be higher than three thousand."
"So that means neither the first nor the third options are feasible."
Xu Jin frowned and said, "Once we slay a Star Domain King, the points we get will exceed ten thousand, which will instantly break the limit."
Xu Jin’s statement made Liu Qingzhu, Tang Hui, and others smile wryly.
To think of slaying the king of a Fifth-tier Star Domain, Xu Jin’s proposition was audacious indeed!
A king of the Sixth Rank Ninth Layer, not to mention them, even if a Seventh Rank Early Stage expert came, inflicting heavy injuries might be possible, but to slay...
Dong Zhao, however, seemed to hear more in Xu Jin’s words, "Xu Jin, you seem quite confident. It seems you have many Sixth Tier Emblems on hand."
"I do have several. Just now, cooperating with you, Mountain Master, was quite a rush," said Xu Jin.
Dong Zhao nodded, "Controlling points is not a problem. The Star-picking Order just has the Star Spirit’s essence infused within it and can record some information in real-time, but if thrown into Sumeru Space, it cannot record, and the points will not increase.
However, directly killing a Star Domain King, I still think it’s too bold.
But there is one thing I think we must investigate thoroughly," Dong Zhao said.
"You may have underestimated the impact of Tianyang Star Hall’s collusion with the Blood God Sect," Dong Zhao said.
"How so?" Xu Jin and the others looked towards Dong Zhao.
"My teacher was a former State Preceptor, so I know a little more information than you do."
Dong Zhao continued, looking intently at everyone, "According to my teacher, within the Blood God Sect, just like the Baidou Divine Sect, there may be forces that can assist in breaking through to the Ninth Tier."
"Assistance in breaking through to the Ninth Tier?"
Xu Jin asked puzzled, "Mountain Master, is it that difficult to reach the Ninth Tier?"
"Difficult? It is exceedingly rare!
Within the last three thousand years, no one has reached the Ninth Tier.
Three thousand years ago, it is said that the entity who created the Star-picking Tower and the true Star Lord both reached beyond the Ninth Tier.
Aside from them, there have been no tales of any others reaching that level."
"The true Star Lord?" Xu Jin was puzzled.
"The tale goes that the existing Four Great Star Halls were originally unified, governed by a supreme Extreme Emperor Star Lord who ruled over the current world, but three thousand years ago, this Star Lord ceased to appear.
Because of the long absence of the Extreme Emperor Star Lord, his subordinates started to rule on their own, splitting into what we now know as the Four Great Star Halls.
But since then, there have been no more legends of anyone reaching the Ninth Tier.
These are things my teacher, the former State Preceptor, found from extensive historical records, kind of like a mix between reality and legend. It’s not certain if it’s correct.
But for nearly three thousand years, neither the continuously changing Empires nor the ever-present Star Halls have witnessed the rise of a Ninth Tier expert.
The Star Lords of the various Star Halls have always made efforts to break through to the Ninth Tier.
It is said that the downfall of Lingji Star Hall is also related to the attempts to reach the Ninth Tier," Dong Zhao explained.
"Mountain Master, are you saying that Tianyang Star Hall’s collusion with the Blood God Sect is not simply to obliterate us, but they might also be attempting or preparing for Tianyang Star Lord’s breakthrough to the Ninth Tier?" Xu Jin asked.
"It’s a significant possibility!
And not a small one at that!
Indeed, the Star Lords of the different Star Halls, including the former Lingji Star Lord, have all been striving to break through the Ninth Tier, but no one has succeeded yet!
So, I think we need to delve into the Blood God Sect here.
See how deep the connection is between the Blood God Sect of the Spirit Martial Star Domain and Tianyang Star Hall.
If Tianyang Star Lord is truly preparing to break through to the Ninth Tier with the help of the Blood God Sect, then we need to proceed with caution.
A being with no limits, should they break through to the Ninth Tier, would surely unite the present world, and that would not bode well for all!" Dong Zhao said.
"So, Mountain Master, what do you suggest?" Xu Jin asked.
"We continue exploring; while ensuring our safety, head towards the Royal Cities of either the Golden Snake Clan or the Fire Bull Clan. With Xu Jin here, it will also be easier to gather intelligence, and see if we can capture disciples from the Blood God Sect who have entered here and then make a judgment."
Having said that, Dong Zhao looked towards Liu Qingzhu, Tang Hui, and Han Qing, "What about you three, any thoughts? If you want to drop out, you can leave ahead of time."
"Brother Dong, if it hadn’t been for the organized attack by the Blood God Sect, Shen Wei wouldn’t have died at the hands of an Alien Race. I want to avenge Shen Wei," was Liu Qingzhu’s immediate response.
"We came together, we’ll leave together!" Tang Hui stated.
In the next moment, everyone’s gaze turned to Vice Academician Han Qing, making him feel awkward, "What is this look? Thinking less of me? Of course, I’m with you!"