After the divination technique was activated, Xalor's pupils transformed into a deep, unnatural blue.

In this state, the caster was said to step through the Eight Trigrams Formation, crossing into a strange and illusory realm beyond reality.

There, one would face the so-called omniscient and omnipotent "god."

The god would answer any question.

But the price… was never fixed.

The cost depended entirely on desire.

The stronger the desire, the deeper the involvement in cause and effect, the more terrifying the price would be.

If the caster asked about something whose karma exceeded what their life and fate could bear, the spell would collapse instantly. Their soul would be shattered, unable to reincarnate, unable to return—erased completely from the cycle of heaven and earth.

Lucas stood silently at the side, fists clenched tightly.

His brows were furrowed, tension evident in his expression.

His master had once warned him—Ethan's fate was strange beyond measure. The cause and effect surrounding him were not something ordinary cultivators could touch.

Anything related to Ethan required an exorbitant price.

That was why Lucas felt uneasy.

He had already asked his master to divine matters related to Ethan twice before.

Both times, Xalor had vomited blood afterward, his vitality visibly weakened.

This third divination…

Lucas did not dare imagine the consequences.

Time passed slowly.

The room was silent except for the faint tremor of the floating copper coins.

Two minutes later, the light in Xalor's pupils faded, returning to their normal color.

The divination ended.

"Pfft—!"

Xalor's body shook violently, and he spat out a mouthful of thick, dark blood.

"Master!"

Lucas rushed forward, supporting Xalor's body, his voice tense with concern.

"Are you alright?"

"I'm… fine."

Xalor waved his hand weakly, his complexion pale, his breathing slightly disordered.

"In just this short span of time… the cause and effect surrounding Ethan has multiplied several times over."

His voice was hoarse, carrying unmistakable solemnity.

"Most people would be crushed instantly by such karma."

"This… should be the last divination I perform regarding Ethan."

Xalor closed his eyes briefly, his expression grim.

"I can no longer afford the price for another attempt. If I force it, I will die on the spot."

He let out a bitter laugh.

"To think that such a star of disaster would cross paths with the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets…"

Lucas felt his heart tighten.

"Master… what did you see?"

Xalor opened his eyes slowly.

"Celeste encountered a calamity."

"She is trapped in a certain space within the Demon Territory."

"Demon Territory?"

Lucas frowned.

"So… Ethan is also in the Demon Territory?"

"Yes."

Xalor nodded slowly.

"Celeste's fate has already been entangled with Ethan's."

"She was most likely captured by him."

He took a long breath and began circulating his energy to stabilize his injuries.

Lucas' expression darkened.

"This damned Ethan…"

"What monstrous fate… what terrifying karma…"

"Is he really just a physical cultivator?!"

Anger surged in Lucas' eyes.

"This disciple will personally take action."

"I will eliminate him completely and erase all future troubles!"

Xalor opened his eyes and looked at Lucas deeply.

"Celeste is an Ultimate Supreme."

"You are stronger than her."

"But… she still fell into his hands."

"You must not underestimate Ethan."

Xalor reached into his sleeve and took out a brown wooden token, handing it to Lucas.

"Take this."

Lucas accepted the token, his gaze pausing.

Carved into its surface was the image of a coiled serpent's head.

"This is…?"

"A favor."

"Years ago, I a divination for the Supreme Elder of the Infinite Beast Sect in the southern Sunpetal Reach."

"That old monster owed me one life-deep favor."

Xalor's voice was calm, but resolute.

"He should still be alive."

"If I'm not mistaken, he has likely stepped into the Perfect Supreme realm."

"Take this token to him."

"With his help, no matter how many methods Ethan has, he will not escape death."

Lucas' eyes brightened.

"I understand."

"With a Perfect Supreme taking action…"

"Even if Ethan possesses a divine weapon, he will die without question."

Xalor shook his head slightly.

"Still—do not be careless."

"Ethan has survived repeated assassination attempts from our Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets."

"He definitely possesses hidden cards no one knows."

"Prepare thoroughly. Move cautiously."

"Yes, Master."

Lucas cupped his hands solemnly.

"This time, I will personally lead the Supreme Elder of the Infinite Beast Sect into the Demon Territory."

"We will not give Ethan another chance to live."

Xalor nodded slowly.

"Go."

Lucas turned and left the chamber, closing the door behind him.

Xalor remained seated alone.

He gazed out the window, eyes heavy with concern.

"Ethan…"

"With a Perfect Supreme moving against you this time…"

"What will you do?"

…

Deep beneath the lake.

Three stone tablet fragments floated quietly before Ethan.

With a thought, the stone tablet fragment he had obtained earlier emerged from his storage space.

Ethan brought all pieces together.

Slowly, seamlessly, they fused.

The complete stone tablet revealed its true form.

It stood nearly a meter tall.

Upon its surface was carved a vast map of Oceanreach, etched with Original Dao Texts.

Nine distinct locations were marked.

The nine points connected together, forming a star-shaped diagram.

The Nine Emperor Dao Body star map.

Ethan's gaze sharpened.

"I have already visited the Emperor Star position."

"Under Heavenly Lake, I condensed the Emperor's Star and obtained a star secret technique."

His fingers traced the lines carefully, moving from the first star to the second.

"This location…"

An annotation appeared clearly in his mind.

'Within the Demon Territory lies a major city. It corresponds to the Purple Tenuity Star. The barrier between heaven and earth is weak here. My successors may enter the ruins left behind to cultivate. Absorbing the power of Purple Tenuity will yield twice the result with half the effort.'

Ethan nodded slowly.

So that was it.

The complete stone tablet was indeed the true inheritance of the Star Emperor.

It was not merely a technique—it was a guide.

A guide to cultivating the Nine Emperor Dao Body.

The nine marks represented places where the barrier of heaven and earth were thin, resonating with the nine stars.

As long as one followed the map, condensed all nine stars, and merged them into the body—

The legendary Nine Emperor Dao Body would be complete.

Supreme power.

Ethan's lips curled slightly.

"This Star Emperor…"

"He really was considerate."

This was a cultivation guide refined to its extreme.

A path laid out clearly, step by step.

His gaze settled on the second mark.

Purple Tenuity Star.

Demon Territory.

Several thousand miles beyond Netherfall Pass.

Ethan closed his eyes briefly.

Then opened them again, resolve burning steadily within.

"This is it."

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