Su Yuan's attention remained focused on the demonic and immortal realm cultivators. His Mind Echo technique could be activated at any moment.
Soon, the demonic cultivators quickly departed. However, the immortal realm cultivator unexpectedly returned, reappearing at the edge of the Seven Stars Realm.
Su Yuan frowned in confusion. What was this person returning for?
Under his observation, the cultivator performed a special technique, establishing contact with the two demonic cultivators within the Seven Stars Realm. This surprised Su Yuan.
At this moment, Lan Zhi was still cultivating the "Seven Stars Mystic Truth Qi Refining Art" when suddenly a voice echoed in his mind.
"I am Plucking Stars. Are you two currently within the Seven Stars Realm?"
Lan Zhi was startled. Simultaneously, Yan Xinming, who was in a dormant state within Lan Zhi's cave treasure, also awakened.
Both responded mentally: "Reporting to Immortal Lord, we are indeed within the Seven Stars Realm!"
"Have you heard of the Seven Stars Dao Lord?" Plucking Stars asked.
Lan Zhi hurriedly replied: "Immortal Lord, I have currently restarted my spiritual cultivation and joined the Seven Stars Sect. The sect's strongest member is the Seven Stars Patriarch, who should be the Seven Stars Dao Lord you mentioned!"
"Oh? What do you know about the Seven Stars Dao Lord?" Plucking Stars Immortal Lord immediately inquired.
Lan Zhi quickly explained: "According to sect rumors, the Seven Stars Patriarch is the reincarnation of a Great Being with the ability to traverse myriad realms. After joining, I discovered that all thousand-plus new disciples in my batch possess Heavenly Spirit Roots, with most not being native to the Seven Stars Realm! The foundational Qi Refining Art I'm cultivating is the most profound I've ever encountered—its heritage is definitely not from the mortal realm!"
Lan Zhi transmitted the complete cultivation method to Plucking Stars Immortal Lord.
When Plucking Stars saw the "Seven Stars Mystic Qi Refining Art", his brow immediately furrowed. The entry-level technique was extremely basic, yet its conceptual foundation directly pointed toward the Big Dipper Mixed-Origin Golden Immortal Fruition Position!
Reaching the peak of Qi Refining required establishing a connection with the Big Dipper—how was this possible? Qi Refining Stage cultivators shouldn't be capable of connecting with the Big Dipper. Yet since the Seven Stars Sect practiced this method, there must be a solution.
More critically, his own cultivation also involved the Big Dipper, creating potential Dao conflict with the Seven Stars Dao Lord!
"So that's it. The true reason isn't the karma from Tianyuan Realm, but Dao conflict!"
Plucking Stars suddenly understood. Yet he smiled bitterly—he knew his own limitations. Becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal would already be beyond his wildest dreams. He had never considered contending for a Mixed-Origin Golden Immortal Fruition Position and was completely unqualified for such Dao conflicts.
"Could it be that my Dao title violates some taboo?" Plucking Stars suddenly wondered.
After pondering, this seemed quite possible. Setting aside this thought, he considered Lan Zhi's mention of cross-realm travel—this made him cautious again. Only cultivators at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level or above could freely traverse realms. If the other party truly possessed this ability, claiming Great Being reincarnation wasn't an exaggeration.
"Try to verify whether those new disciples truly come from myriad realms," Plucking Stars instructed.
Lan Zhi immediately responded: "Immortal Lord, we've already confirmed this. Since Yan Xinming retains his Great Ascension Realm cultivation, he can clearly sense residual foreign realm laws within those new disciples. All thousand-plus individuals recently entered the Seven Stars Realm—those law auras haven't yet dissipated!"
Yan Xinming added: "Indeed, Immortal Lord. I've carefully inspected them all!"
Plucking Stars frowned: "As a demonic cultivator infiltrating a Golden Immortal sect, how have you remained undiscovered?"
Both Lan Zhi and Yan Xinming's expressions changed.
"This..." Lan Zhi was startled, then realized something: "Currently I haven't formally joined the Seven Stars Sect yet—I'm still in the three-month probation period for new disciples. Only after probation ends will we be formally assigned to various peaks. So far, I've only encountered one Great Ascension Realm elder and haven't been exposed. But if this is truly a Golden Immortal sect, there will inevitably be higher-level inspections later when Yan Xinming might be discovered!"
Lan Zhi grew visibly anxious.
Yan Xinming was also shocked—how could a Golden Immortal sect emerge in the mortal realm? But considering all these disciples came from different realms, wasn't it natural for the sect to be at Golden Immortal level?
Realizing this, Yan Xinming felt chills down his spine—an overwhelming sense of impending doom.
Plucking Stars nodded in understanding—they hadn't formally joined yet. He immediately began divining the truth of their words.
With his Golden Immortal true body remotely assisting, his clone's full-power divination confirmed everything—those disciples indeed came from other realms!
This made Plucking Stars realize this might be his heaven-defying opportunity!
A Great Being's reincarnation, just recovered to Golden Immortal realm—while he himself was also a Golden Immortal. Allying with such a being would guarantee significant benefits. Once the Great Being fully recovered, wouldn't he gain at least a Great Luo Golden Immortal backer? His precarious existence could be permanently resolved.
Golden Immortals were nearly immortal, but could still be killed!
His expression turned solemn—decisive action was needed.
Manipulating his clone to tear through spatial turbulence, he truly entered the Seven Stars Realm's outer space.
Then, Plucking Stars cupped his hands and bowed toward the realm: "This humble Daoist Hidden Star seeks audience with the Seven Stars Dao Lord!"
Su Yuan's figure materialized beside him. Currently restraining his aura, Su Yuan's pressure appeared completely internalized.
Su Yuan spoke calmly: "You returned for what purpose?"
Still in [Great Being's Demeanor] state but limited to Xuan Immortal level pressure (since the other party was only True Immortal), Su Yuan kept his aura tightly controlled.
Plucking Stars steadied himself: "Hearing of Dao Lord founding the Seven Stars Sect, I—a mere wandering cultivator from the immortal realm—wish to join your flourishing sect, if the Dao Lord permits."
Su Yuan fell silent, considering whether this was some trick. Why suddenly request to join? He'd previously witnessed this person's techniques containing complete stellar laws—undoubtedly a Golden Immortal. Yet now they wanted to join his sect?
His strongest clone had barely reached Human Immortal realm—an enormous gap!
As Su Yuan remained silent, Plucking Stars grew nervous.
Clearing his throat, he said: "Dao Lord, please state any requirements."
Su Yuan studied him: "You truly wish to join? My sect is currently weak—a Golden Immortal joining would be beneath your status!"
"With the Dao Lord present, how could it be beneath me? I sincerely wish to join—please agree!"
Plucking Stars—no, Hidden Star Immortal Lord—pleaded earnestly.
Su Yuan felt conflicted. He wasn't actually a Golden Immortal—his true body hadn't even reached Immortal realm! A Golden Immortal requesting to join would be hilarious if exposed later.
But this was a Golden Immortal! With one present, his safety would be guaranteed, ending his precarious existence. As long as [Great Being's Demeanor] remained unused in combat, exposure could be avoided.
Deciding to boldly accept, Su Yuan coughed: "Since you're sincere, the Seven Stars Sect welcomes you! You shall be our Guardian Elder!"
Hidden Star's face lit up: "Greetings, Seven Stars Patriarch!"
As he bowed, his fate energy merged into the sect's Fate Cloud above.
The original single first-grade green lotus of sect fate suddenly churned violently.
The green lotus transformed into a cyan lotus, its grade skyrocketing from first directly to sixth-grade! Two additional first-grade cyan lotuses manifested beside it—three lotuses now floated on the fate cloud.
The Seven Stars Sect's fate had experienced explosive growth!
As the fate-suppressing treasure, the Floating Light Pot rapidly ascended in grade under this powerful fate energy's tempering. However, its seventh-grade foundation couldn't withstand such massive fate energy—some began dispersing.
Su Yuan frowned. Hidden Star also noticed this, looking surprised.
He hadn't realized the sect's fate treasure was only seventh-grade—far too weak to suppress a Golden Immortal's fate. How had the Seven Stars Dao Lord's fate been stabilized before?
Before he could ponder further, a seal flew from Su Yuan's brow, materializing above the fate cloud.
The seal pulsed with starlight, profoundly mysterious. As it gently pressed down, all dispersing fate energy was forcibly suppressed.
Hidden Star's pupils contracted: "Heaven and Earth Status!"
He'd known Su Yuan possessed Seven Stars Realm's Heaven and Earth Status, but now realized this wasn't realm-specific status—but something millions of times more profound!
His stellar laws trembled—terrified yet worshipful!
Connecting this with the Seven Stars Dao Lord title, he guessed this status might relate to the Big Dipper!
This shocking realization overwhelmed him.
The Big Dipper!
Could the Great Being reincarnation claim be true? Was the Seven Stars Dao Lord truly at Mixed-Origin Great Luo Golden Immortal level or beyond?
As he marveled, the noble seal vanished, stabilizing the sect's fate.
The main cyan lotus, having absorbed the two smaller ones, advanced to seventh-grade!
The seventh-grade cyan fate lotus radiated boundless cyan light, showering all Seven Stars Sect members across all realms. Their personal fates underwent astonishing transformations under this terrifying radiance!