Stellar Transformation-Chapter 160: Episode 7 - 13 Complete Heaven Star Formation
"Oh." Uncle Lan took a sip of tea, then smiled and said, "Ask whatever you want to ask."
Qin Yu always felt that Uncle Lan’s gaze seemed to penetrate into the depths of one’s heart, as if he knew everything that he wanted to ask or do, Qin Yu even suspected that Uncle Lan possessed divine skills that could see through people’s thoughts.
Pushing aside the wild thoughts in his mind, Qin Yu smiled and said, "Uncle Lan, before I ask this question, I have another one for you. You mentioned the Twelve Tribulations of Independent Immortals, and that Fourth Tribulation Independent Immortals are equal in strength to Heavenly Immortals, but could you elaborate on the actual power differences between Heavenly Immortals and Independent Immortals?"
Uncle Lan nodded, "Little Yu, these Twelve Tribulations of Independent Immortals, each Tribulation represents a different level of power. Heavenly Immortals are divided into nine levels, with a Fourth Tribulation Independent Immortal being equivalent to a First Level Heavenly Immortal, a Seventh Tribulation Independent Immortal to a Fourth Level Heavenly Immortal, and a Twelve Tribulations Independent Immortal to a Ninth-Level Independent Immortal."
Qin Yu had a clear understanding in his heart, but he continued to ask, "Then what about the power of First, Second, and Third Tribulation Independent Immortals?"
If a Fourth Tribulation Independent Immortal is equivalent to a First Level Heavenly Immortal, then what is the power level of the first three Tribulations?
Uncle Lan shook his head and said, "It’s difficult to say, hard to determine. For anyone who reaches the Cave Void Realm, once their physical body is destroyed, they can start cultivating as an Immortal. Little Yu, let me ask you, are the strengths the same for a Cave Void Realm cultivator who abandons their physical body, a Kongming Stage cultivator who loses their body and then starts cultivating as an Immortal, and someone who cultivates as an Immortal after failing their Tribulation Crossing?"
"Of course not."
Qin Yu answered as a matter of course, there was no need to even ask. A Cave Void Realm cultivator like Di Long, for instance, could still cultivate as an Immortal after having their physical body destroyed. But could they compare with a Transcendance Tribulation Stage expert cultivating as an Immortal?
"That’s right, the initial strength of Independent Immortals varies greatly. The strength of a First Tribulation Independent Immortal is uncertain, a Second Tribulation Independent Immortal roughly equates to the Middle Late Stage of Tribulation Crossing. It’s still not entirely certain, quite hard to say. A Third Tribulation Independent Immortal generally has the power of a Great Success Stage Cultivator," Uncle Lan provided a vague answer.
Qin Yu found this answer quite convincing.
A Tribulation Crossing Cultivator who becomes an Immortal cultivator would naturally be stronger than a Cave Void Realm cultivator who turns into an Immortal initially. As time goes by, the gap between them decreases. In fact, once they reach the stage of Fourth Tribulation Independent Immortals and above, their initial realm of cultivation becomes largely irrelevant.
"However, a Cave Void Realm cultivator who starts cultivating as an Immortal usually cannot survive the first Heavenly Tribulation. The higher the skill, the greater the probability of successfully crossing the Tribulation. Nevertheless, the power of the Heavenly Tribulation differs for each Tribulation Crossing Cultivator. Generally speaking, those with greater power have a higher chance of success," Uncle Lan stated with certainty.
While the Heavenly Tribulation tests the Tribulation Crossing Cultivators.
But those with stronger abilities are usually not more likely to perish than those with weaker powers.
Qin Yu smiled, "Uncle Lan, alright, I think I have a rough understanding of Independent Immortals and Heavenly Immortals now. So...I want to ask you, Uncle Lan, what realm of Independent Immortal are you?" Having said that, Qin Yu looked at Uncle Lan with anticipation.
Uncle Lan was extremely mysterious.
Azure Dragon and Three-eyed Ancestor were like ants before him, such strength, Qin Yu was convinced, could only be reached by an Independent Immortal. Furthermore, Uncle Lan easily brought him and Hou Fei back to the Red Blood Cave Mansion with instantaneous movement.
Just what caliber of Independent Immortal was Uncle Lan?
Sixth Tribulation? Eighth Tribulation? Tenth Tribulation? Or could it be the legendary Twelve Tribulations Independent Immortal who is only one step away from becoming a Golden Immortal?
"You’re asking me what level of Independent Immortal I am?" Uncle Lan looked at Qin Yu with a slight surprise.
Qin Yu nodded seriously, "Yes." Then he quickly added, "But if Uncle Lan, you do not wish to tell me, I won’t force you. However... I’m really curious and really want to know what realm of Independent Immortal Uncle Lan you are?"
"Haha..."
Uncle Lan burst into laughter, "Independent Immortals, haha, Independent Immortals. Little Yu, do you really think that in the Mortal World, those who can perform instantaneous movement must definitely be Independent Immortals?"
Qin Yu naturally responded, "Of course, that is a given. Many cultivation texts have recorded that instantaneous movement is a divine skill only possessed by Heavenly Immortals, meaning that generally Fourth Tribulation Independent Immortals can also have it. And it’s not possible for Heavenly Immortals to exist in the Mortal World. Uncle Lan, you have performed instantaneous movement with me and Feifei, if you are not an Independent Immortal, then what are you?"
In Qin Yu’s eyes, there was no doubt that Uncle Lan was an Independent Immortal.
The question was, which stage of Independent Immortal was Uncle Lan?
Uncle Lan shook his head with a smile, "Little Yu, I’m telling you, in the Mortal World, it’s not only Independent Immortals who can perform instantaneous movement."
Qin Yu could not help but be astonished. Seeing Uncle Lan’s expression at the moment, Qin Yu’s mind stirred, and he immediately pressed, "Could it be... Uncle Lan, you are not an Independent Immortal?"
Uncle Lan nodded, "Right, I am not an Independent Immortal. Little Yu, the universe is vast and mysterious, the way of heaven inscrutable. There are all kinds of wonders, many beyond your imagination. Instantaneous movement is not exclusive to Independent Immortals and Heavenly Immortals!"
Uncle Lan was not an Independent Immortal.
These words came straight from Uncle Lan’s mouth, and seeing his expression and tone at that moment, Qin Yu understood that Uncle Lan was not lying.
"Uncle Lan, you mentioned that the universe is full of strange and wondrous things. But don’t many cultivation texts say that instantaneous movement is a divine skill possessed only by Heavenly Immortals? How can you say..." Qin Yu immediately pressed on, unable to believe that so many cultivation texts could be false.
Uncle Lan pondered for a moment, then looked at Qin Yu, "Little Yu, while the vast world does hold many secrets, countless cultivators, as well as mortals, all live within the normal world, under normal rules. You... might as well regard me as a powerful Independent Immortal."
Qin Yu was taken aback.
In the end, Uncle Lan did not explain his origins. Instead, he let himself be treated as an Independent Immortal.
Qin Yu was certain that Uncle Lan was not an Independent Immortal.
"Uncle Lan, are you a Heavenly Immortal, a Heavenly Immortal who has descended to the mortal realm?" Qin Yu asked again.
Uncle Lan shook his head, "Stop asking. You shouldn’t know just yet. To be frank, why not just think of me as an Independent Immortal with considerable strength?"
"Alright, I won’t ask anymore. Uncle Lan, when will Li’er come visit me? I haven’t seen her for a long time." Qin Yu said to Uncle Lan with a smile, Uncle Lan smiled in response, "She’ll probably come over after a while, you better get working on building the ’Star Pavilion’."
Setting down his teacup, Uncle Lan stood up and simply walked out of the room.
Watching Uncle Lan’s graceful departing figure, Qin Yu felt as though Uncle Lan seemed to merge with the universe itself. Qin Yu also set down his teacup, sighing inwardly, "Uncle Lan, what exactly is your identity, what is your strength? Not an Independent Immortal, yet you have me treat you as one?"
Mystery.
As for the enigma that was Uncle Lan, since he didn’t wish to tell, what could Qin Yu do? He could only bury it in his heart, perhaps when the time comes, Uncle Lan would naturally reveal it to him.
...
The construction of the Star Pavilion immediately entered the schedule.
The Star Pavilion did not expand in terms of land area, as it only covered the same range as the former Red Blood Cave Mansion. However, the architectural style underwent a complete transformation. Under the personal guidance of Uncle Lan, the Red Blood Cave Mansion was entirely dismantled and replaced by a series of pavilions and towers.
The design of the Star Pavilion was personally undertaken by Uncle Lan, who laid out the various structures and their orientations.
According to Uncle Lan’s explanation, the Star Pavilion was arranged according to the layout of the legendary and long-lost ’Complete Heaven Star Formation,’ with a focus on harmony with nature. It rejected the massive and rigid palaces of the past in favor of pavilions with carved beams and painted rafters. The materials used were treasures like pearls, agates, Xuantie, and refined gold, among others.
Beneath the ’Complete Heaven Star Formation,’ clouds and mists swirled as though in a fairyland. Moonlight and morning glow appeared within the Star Pavilion, truly an awe-inspiring sight.
Within the Star Pavilion, there was a floor every ten steps and a pavilion every five. Amidst the enveloping clouds and mists, the pavilions and towers seemed to float in the clouds, willowing Qin Yu, Hou Fei, and all the protectors to express their continuous amazement.
The construction of the Star Pavilion employed tens of thousands of Demon Cultivators. As for the Innate Demon Beasts, they numbered in the millions, mainly used for mining materials like purple copper, Xuantie, and refined gold. In the end, it took six months and three days for the Star Pavilion to be gloriously completed.
...
Thanks to the ’Complete Heaven Star Formation,’ the abundance of Spiritual Energy reached a staggering level. Inside the Star Pavilion, the concentration of Spiritual Energy was a hundred times that of the outside world, and even the area surrounding the pavilion benefited from the dispersion, with Spiritual Energy that was ten times greater than ordinary places.
Suddenly, around the Star Pavilion, numerous buildings were erected, spanning an area ten times larger than the pavilion itself, akin to stars encircling the moon, with the Star Pavilion at the very center. The Spiritual Energy emanating in all directions filled the surrounding structures.
With the completion of the Star Pavilion, the peripheral dwellings for the guards were also finished. These buildings were made of ordinary materials; naturally, they were constructed quickly and with ease. The materials of the Star Pavilion, precious, and with various Spirit Grasses and Immortal Trees planted all around, naturally took more time to complete.
Outside the Star Pavilion.
Qin Yu, Hou Fei, Hei Yu, Uncle Lan, along with a large group of protectors, and a great number of guards, all looked enviously at the Star Pavilion. Such a celestial abode was a luxury just to stroll through, while residing there was reserved for Guard Captains, protectors, the three Pavilion Masters, and some special maids.
"Wow!"
Hou Fei’s Fire Eyes widened as he gazed at the Star Pavilion before him.
"Wow!" "Wow!"
Hou Fei exclaimed in astonishment once more before turning to Uncle Lan beside him, his eyes brimming with tears, "Master, the difference in how you treat me and Big Brother is too great, far, far too much. It breaks my heart. Back in the Inner Valley, you let me pick any cave to live in, but now for Big Brother, you’ve made such... such an excellent blessed land."
Uncle Lan smacked Hou Fei on the head, "You little monkey, asking for a beating."
"Isn’t this Star Pavilion Little Yu’s? Doesn’t that mean it’s essentially yours as well?" Uncle Lan said, feigning sternness.
Hou Fei’s face immediately lit up with a grin, "Hehe, Master, I was just joking. But this ’Complete Heaven Star Formation’ is truly incredible. Even the slightest motion of the formation prevents outsiders from entering, while those inside are plunged into an illusion. Not only does it trap people, but it also creates illusions, and gathers nature’s spiritual energy and the brilliance of the stars."
Qin Yu felt completely satisfied in his heart.
He had once seen the ’Nine Evil Hall’s’ Twelve Capital City Array and thought it was impressive, but compared to his own ’Complete Heaven Star Formation,’ it was nothing short of child’s play. His own formation gathered the spiritual energy of nature, the sun, moon, and stars without needing to be used for attack.
Once activated for offense, it became an exceptional formation capable of trapping and killing.
Moreover, the formation was personally set up by Uncle Lan. Qin Yu believed that, at least within the Overseas Cultivation World, anyone who dreamed of breaking this formation was simply delusional.
Afterwards, everyone joyfully settled into the Star Pavilion.
Ever since the Azure Dragon, Three-eyed Ancestor, and Di Long parted ways with Qin Yu and Uncle Lan that day, they immediately ordered their two major Cave Mansions to report directly to Qin Yu’s "Star Pavilion." Those Cave Mansions were not far from the Red Blood Cave Mansion.
They had all come to pay their respects to Qin Yu three months before the completion of the Star Pavilion.
The two Cave Mansions under Nine Evil Hall that were closest to Qin Yu were originally the "Giant Armor Cave Mansion" and the "Fufeng Cave Mansion." However, during the initial visit to Nine Evil Hall, Di Jian and his two brothers, in retaliation for Di Qing’s death, swept through the Giant Armor Cave Mansion and launched a massacre. Thus, the "Giant Armor Cave Mansion" was destroyed and replaced with the newly established "Mangjiao Cave Mansion."
The "Mangjiao" and "Fufeng" were the two great Cave Mansions under the Nine Evil Hall.
Under the Green Dragon Palace were the "Black Flood Dragon" and "Six-Eyed" Cave Mansions.
The "Orange Wings" and "Snow Feather" Cave Mansions were under the command of Bishui Mansion.
All six of these Cave Mansions were now under the administration of the Star Pavilion. The heartland of the Star Pavilion was the former territory of the Red Blood Cave Mansion, which proclaimed that its six subordinate Cave Mansions were—
"Mangjiao," "Fufeng," "Black Flood Dragon," "Six-Eyed," "Orange Wings," and "Snow Feather" Cave Mansions.
From then on, the Star Pavilion’s territory became so vast and its power so strong that it even surpassed the Nine Evil Hall, becoming the Undersea Demon Cultivator World’s third-greatest force and also one of the six great forces of the Overseas Cultivation World.
At the same time, the production of Identity Jade had started at full speed half a year earlier.
The Identity Jade came in seven types: "Star Pavilion," "Star Pavilion* Mangjiao," "Star Pavilion* Fufeng," "Star Pavilion* Black Flood Dragon," "Star Pavilion* Six-Eyed," "Star Pavilion* Orange Wings," and "Star Pavilion* Snow Feather." After being sensed by the guards under their command, they finally succeeded.
Moreover, the emergence of the Star Pavilion caused many well-hidden experts to come forward and volunteer to become protectors of the Star Pavilion.
Qin Yu had absolutely no idea that there were so many experts. He directly ordered that the protectors must have a minimum requirement of having attack power reaching at least the Early-stage Cave Void. As a result, the initial protector, Teng Bi, was the only one who remained.
The Star Pavilion had eight protectors under its command, with Guardian Teng Bi being the weakest among them.
Qin Yu also left a path open, as protectors like Zhuang Zhong were demoted to serve as Guard Captains.
Because the Star Pavilion now wielded great power, the number of guards increased from about five thousand before to now thirty thousand. These thirty thousand personnel, one hundred to a Guard Team, ten teams to a big team, amounted to a total of thirty Guard Captains.
The Star Pavilion spanned an area similar in size to the former Red Blood Cave Mansion, which used to house five thousand guards and many others.
Naturally, the Star Pavilion’s eight Guardians, thirty Guard Captains, three hundred Guard Team leaders, along with the necessary maids and guards, also settled in.
In this way, the Star Pavilion, comparable to the Green Dragon Palace, Bishui Mansion, and Nine Evil Hall, was finally worthy of its name.
(End of Chapter One, Second Chapter coming today~~~)
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