The Star-Piercer plunged headfirst into the Dark Star Domain, like crashing into a massive Firefly Swarm in the dim, lightless night.
Countless points of starlight drifted up, shining with Radiance and dispelling the dark scenery.
At this mont, the train seed to be soaring above a river of stars!
Weaving through stars, reversing the mortal world!
On both sides of the tracks were grasslands wreathed in Starlight Radiance, or trees laden with Starlight-colored Fruits. As the gentle breeze swept by, the leaves rustled, creating a swoosh, swoosh sound!
It was a Symphony of Stars!
“Tweet, tweet!”
In the sky, Starlight Flying Birds soared past.
Their overall structure was similar to ordinary birds, but their bodies seed to be constructed from starlight, and one could faintly see skeletons ford by tiny stars.
When they appeared in flocks, looking up from the ground, it was like watching constellations on the move!
On the ground, Starlight Earthworms that had poked their heads out to breathe and Devour starlight, sensed the vibrations and, being timid by nature, imdiately burrowed back into the ground, leaving behind only small holes!
“Gurgle, gurgle…”
Many Star-Eared Rabbits, whose ears looked as if they were condensed from stars, raised their heads curiously, continuously munching on the Star Grass unique to the Starlight Ecosystem as they watched the train.
They didn't notice that several of their companions near the starlight bushes were silently dragged away by a pitch-black Star-Shadow Leopard!
Starlight Deer ran wantonly, seeming to want to race the train as they leaped across the wilderness!
When these scenes appeared before the passengers' eyes, they imdiately caused a stir of amazent!
Even those who had seen it many tis were still shocked by the sight, fulfilling all of humanity's fantasies about the Starry Sky.
“This is just too beautiful!”
“That bunch of rabbits is so goofy, they didn’t even notice their companion being dragged away.
But that Star-Shadow Leopard is pretty fast, and it knows not to drain the pond to get all the fish. It's a sha we're on the train, or I'd really want to go down and subdue it!”
“I’m so envious of the residents of the Dark Star Domain.
It’s no different from other domains during the day, but at night, this view is simply amazing!”
“I have a Relative who’s part of the Military stationed in the Dark Star Domain. He said it used to be even more splendid and brilliant, but the threateningly powerful Star-type demonic beasts in the ecosystem around the tracks have all been cleared out.
But this has, in turn, attracted weaker creatures to multiply and thrive here. These ordinary creatures probably treat the train's route as the patrol path of a terrifying demonic beast, relying on its regularity to survive.
Great Nature is truly magical!”
“It’s really nice. I heard living in the Dark Star Domain for a long ti is good for your health!”
“Stop explaining.
You just want to buy a few packs of Starlight Goji when the train stops. That stuff sells well throughout the Alliance.
After eating it, you'll have no problem with Vigorous Driving. I never thought soone as thick-browed and big-eyed as you could be so Deficient!”
“How can you just Sully a Reputation like that…”
“…”
The passengers chattered excitedly, many taking out their phones to take pictures as souvenirs.
Lu Yu also took out his phone to take photos. He nervously directed Little Spider to strike various poses.
Although his photography skills were average, Little Spider's stunning looks were so powerful that she was gorgeous from any angle!
Little Mouse also demanded photos, but unfortunately, no matter how they were taken, it was just a plump little Hamster. Shivering!
But it was enjoying itself!
As for Eggy… ever since it transford into its Dragon Form, it looked incredibly overbearing from every angle!
However, amidst this lively and cheerful atmosphere, one Train Carriage remained unusually quiet.
Inside were a dozen figures clad in Dark Green Robes. They had boarded quietly while Lu Yu was causing a Sensation, and though their attire was strange, it didn't attract much attention.
After all, there were plenty of lunatics among Beast Tars, and strange clothing was considered one of the more normal hobbies. As long as you bought a ticket and passed the Demonic Beast Detection Ritual, no one would bother you.
One of the younger guys, already irritable, couldn't help but to snark at the noisy crowd:
“These people are so boring, so unworldly. It was the sa during the ticket check earlier, fawning over so Little Fellow nad Lu Yu, blocking the entire road.
It almost exposed us!”
“Little Fellow? Heh, would you dare say that to his face?”
The tall, middle-aged man beside him said coolly, making the young man's expression freeze.
He heard the man continue:
“That person is a Monster in the Borderlands with a Hope of competing for the title of the Tenth Prodigy.
According to the latest Intelligence analysis, his Combat Power is enough to Sweep Through All Beneath Morning Star.
This ti, he should be heading to take the Imperial Capital University's College Entrance Exam.
If he enrolls with Top Scores and has enough Resources to support him, he'll steadily reach the Peak Morning Star Rank, with a high chance of reaching Luminous Moon.
There’s even a slight probability he could beco a Magnate, an Important Figure in the Alliance.
The Human Race is martial; isn't it normal for them to admire such a Genius?
And what are you proud of? Just your age?
That's no honor; it's a disgrace. If all the young generation in the clan thinks like you, then for our clan to rise again would be nothing but a fool's dream!”
Hearing this, everyone else also lowered their heads in sha.
Because of today's commotion, they had all read the intelligence on Lu Yu.
His origins were far worse than theirs.
They at least belonged to a Humble Family, while this guy was pure Grassroots. Yet, in just half a year, he had achieved sothing they couldn't hope to match in decades!
As long as he grew step by step, he was bound to beco an Important Figure in the Borderlands in the future.
If he beca a Magnate, even their clan at its peak would have to yield to him.
Let alone now that they had weakened!
The Green-robed Youth was harshly scolded, but he didn't dare to talk back.
He just forced a smile and said:
“What I an is, you are now an Early Morning Star Rank powerhouse, just one step away from the mid-tier. As a Senior, there's no problem looking down on him, at least for now!”
“That's only for now.
A Genius like him could easily Crush once he Ascends to Morning Star!”
The middle-aged man waved his hand but didn't deny the complint. After all, in his eyes, Lu Yu was just a Genius with Potential.
Before ascending to Morning Star, he wasn't a concern.
He said all this mainly to admonish these juniors to be less arrogant and impatient.
So he warned them sternly:
“We are on an important mission this ti. We must bring this item back.
Those people would never guess that instead of traveling day and night, we chose to take the 【Star-Piercer】 back. It’s a bit slower, but it's safer.
If things go wrong, we can also Divert the Disaster to buy us precious Ti.
So, don't cause any trouble during this process.
Once we're exposed, we will all die without a burial place!”
“Understood!”
Everyone nodded, their gazes simultaneously turning to a Short Figure they were protecting, who was holding a Mysterious Box.
Their clan's hope to rise again lay within it!
The unique Starlight Ecosystem was indeed exciting, but it beca a bit tireso after a while.
Plus, it was already late at night, and the lights in the carriage corridors had softened.
The passengers in the first and second-class seats had put on eye masks, leaning back on the specially made chairs to fall asleep, entering dreamland!
'It's ti to enter the Nightmare Dream Prison!'
Lu Yu turned off the TV, turned to go to the washroom to freshen up.
As he lowered his head to wash his face, a cold wind gusted through the sealed space, making him feel a chill of the encroaching night.
“Huh? Where's the towel?”
Lu Yu fumbled around with his eyes closed for a mont but couldn't find it in its usual spot.
Suddenly, soone handed it to him, and he finally found it.
“Thanks!”
He took it, wiped his face, and opened his eyes, only to see nurous sharp Insect Limbs pointing at him, glinting coldly, reflecting his shattered image.
At so point, a slender, segnted creature resembling a Scutiger had appeared in the narrow washroom. Its whip-like antennae crawled all over the ceiling, and its狰狞 head hung down, just a few centiters from Lu Yu.
It opened its Bloody Maw, from which several small, tentacle-like tongues extended, writhing like Vermin.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Behind it, the small glass window had been opened, and an icy wind poured in.
The defensive and demonic beast-repelling rituals arranged around the train showed no reaction at all.
Its pair of scarlet, insectoid Compound Eyes stared fixedly at Lu Yu, glinting with Greed.
With each breath, one could sll the Foul Stench of rotting corpses.
Boom!
At the sa ti, the Overwhelming Pressure of an Early Morning Star Rank being enveloped him, locking Lu Yu firmly in place.
The mont he tried to call for help, his throat would be slit instantly!
This was its hobby, to enjoy the struggles of its prey in fear. Just thinking of this scene made it unable to resist opening its Insect Mouthparts, letting out an Ear-piercing Chirp!
Anyone else would have felt their Scalp-numbing in the face of such a terrifying scene!
Yet Lu Yu's expression was calm.
He raised his hand, and then…
Slap!
He backhanded it across the face.
Having been constantly nurtured by two Monarch Cubs and one Magnate cub, along with the Mother River's Boon and Spiritual Energy far exceeding his peers, Lu Yu's Physique had long been strengthened to five or even ten tis that of his level.
It wouldn't be a problem for him to call himself a Super True Newcor!
Although one slap wouldn't cause a Mountain Cleaving, Stone Shattering was no issue!
“Buzz!”
The violent jolt sent the Scutiger demonic beast into a montary daze, a Dumbfounded look appearing in its Compound Eyes!
“Quiet down, don't disturb everyone's rest!”
After speaking, Lu Yu casually hung the towel on its pair of Poison Fangs that had evolved from its Walking Legs and were still glowing with an Eerie Green Fluorescence, and said flatly:
“Hold this. Don't drop it, or you won't have any good fruits to eat!”
The Scutiger-like demonic beast lowered its head, never expecting such treatnt.
Even if you're not scared, at least scream!
What the hell is this, using it as a Towel Rack?
However, watching Lu Yu turn to leave, the Scutiger demonic beast ca to its senses. Feeling humiliated, Killing Intent boiled in its Compound Eyes.
It swung its blade-like Insect Legs, preparing to slice him into a pile of mince.
Rip!
The mont the towel was torn, the space before its eyes began to fold, and the narrow washroom suddenly turned into a small open area!
This was… Space Folding!
The sudden change startled the Scutiger demonic beast.
Thinking it had fallen into a Trap, its tentacles scrambled as it prepared to quickly grab Lu Yu. But before it could take a step, it saw a sight it would never forget!
Behind Lu Yu, a Half-human, Half-spider girl in a Gothic Lolita Dress tore through space, and beside her, a massive Void Eye appeared, looking down on everything!
“Buzz!”
A powerful Aura spread, making it sense danger.
It decisively wriggled its nurous Insect Limbs, wanting to back out of the window and attack from the outside!
However, seeing this, Little Spider's expression was calm. She ford a seal with one hand:
“Ying!”
The Void Cursed Seal arrived in an instant.
The space around the Scutiger demonic beast suddenly froze, and it couldn't break free no matter how it struggled.
The next mont, an invisible mountain pressed down.
Crack! Crack!
A terrifying force slamd down, shattering the tentacles on its back along with its Carapace. Dark Green Blood splattered out, suspended in mid-air!
“Buzzz!”
It let out a painful chirp.
Under the threat of Death, its Spiritual Energy surged, and its remaining Tentacles spread wildly, forming a long spear that swept forward!
Wherever it passed, the chirping sound echoed, and Moonlight swept through, shattering everything!
Moonlight Insect Chirp Spear!
Although the washroom's space had been folded and enlarged several tis, it was still narrow, so…
The hit probability was almost one hundred percent!
Bang!
However, a Black Gold Dragon Claw descended and, as if swatting a fly, easily crushed its desperate attack.
Crack! Crack!
The shattered Moon's Spiritual Energy swept out but couldn't even leave a mark on the Scales!
“Buzz!”
The Scutiger demonic beast was in disbelief.
It looked up to see a Black Gold Dragon Beast appear, hovering in the air on vibrating Dragon Wings. The Cloud Patterns on its body suddenly unfurled, turning into hundreds of writhing eyes.
It looked down on it from above!
Its gaze alone brought the Aura of Death!
“Disturbing Little Mouse and the Cultivator's sleep in the middle of the night, you really deserve to die!”
A dissatisfied voice sounded. A large number of Thousand-Faced Soul Tree Rootlets spread and intertwined, forming a cloud.
The expanded, giant Little Mouse appeared, a Fla Wheel spinning behind its head. It sat atop the cloud, its feet reflecting a patch of Nether Earth!
The Soul Magnetic Field activated, suppressing the Scutiger demonic beast's thoughts!
The three figures stood like three Heavenly Pillars, bringing Suppression to this folded space!
At this mont, the Scutiger demonic beast was utterly in Despair!
Didn't they say there weren't many powerhouses here?
Although it had never played a Ga, it now profoundly understood what it felt like for a novice village hero to accidentally wander into the final Demon King's castle!
Before it could doubt its insect life, its Soul was extracted by Little Mouse's Thousand-Faced Soul Tree and beca part of its tree fertilizer.
As for the corpse, it was given a Release Life… into Eggy's stomach!
The Rat-Egg Combo, truly the environntal protectors of the Beast Taming World!
After checking the mory Fragnts read by Little Mouse, Lu Yu's expression was a little odd:
“So it's a pack of hyenas chasing their prey. I never thought I'd be a Freebie one day!”
This demonic beast that could silently bypass the 【Star-Piercer's】 Defensive Ritual was, of course, not wild!
It was related to an Order called the 【Moon of Proliferation】, an Evil Organization that worshipped Wildness and the Moon's Proliferation.
Although it sounded similar to the 【Primordial Moon】, the two were completely different concepts!
In the concepts of Mysticism, the Eternal Moon was actually on the sa level as the Sun, containing the fundantal laws of the world's cycles. It was one of the earliest primitive worships of all life.
The moon's image was also different in the past and present!
If one were to describe it, it was a shift from chaos to Order!
In Human History, there had been hundreds of large and small Evil God Cults related to the moon, but only three have survived to this day and beco significant!
The first, and most famous, is the 【Primordial Moon】 Order, mainly composed of Non-human Races, with a few humans active within. They desire to return the current moon to its ignorant and primitive state through a grand Ritual Offering.
At that ti, all non-human races or demonic beasts shone upon by the Moonlight would gain power, opening the legendary 【Primordial Colosseum】. They could gain power through slaughter, and the final Victor would tamorphose into a Primordial Ancient Beast, gaining unimaginably imnse power!
The second is the biggest sucker from the Rotten Feast Mystic Realm, the 【Moon Lord Society】.
They believe in an Ancient Existence nad the Moon Lord, also known as The Dark Side of the Moon.
They constantly long for the Moon Lord to descend, rewrite the world, and wait for even their chickens and dogs to ascend to heaven!
As for the last one, the 【Moon of Proliferation】…
Its Vibe is a bit different!
They desire Sese, ahem, although it sounds a bit strange, it's true!
They believe that Procreation mostly happens at night, so they think the moon also represents the Authority of procreation.
Life conceived under the Moonlight will be stronger, with a Hope of receiving the moon's Blessing.
Therefore, they choose this ti to hold certain indescribable rituals to breed powerful Moon Beasts!
They even steal the genes of other life forms and transform them into special Moon Beasts.
To sum it up, it's an Evil God Cultist version of the Beast King System, breeding a large number of Moon Beasts for their use!
The best way to provoke them is to say, “I like to polish my spear in the morning”!
The Aggro will be maxed out instantly!
To perform their rituals, they often plunder ordinary people as Firewood or main bodies, discarding them after use.
There was once a Malignant Incident where they plundered several towns and hundreds of thousands of people, successfully breeding a powerful Moon Beast!
Such Insane actions naturally drew a Thunderous Crackdown from the Alliance, with a much higher intensity than the crackdown on the Primordial Moon!
But the reason they've survived until now isn't because they're strong, but because they often operate at night, sensing hostility and enemy units through the Moonlight.
Thus, they've dodged several Alliance encirclents!
They are an extrely cunning group of opponents!
The reason they took the initiative to strike the 【Star-Piercer】 this ti wasn't to plunder main bodies; the Cost-Effectiveness was too low.
It was because a group on the train had pulled a Snatching Food from the Tiger's Mouth, snatching a precious Secret Treasure from their hands.
It involved a Great Treasure in the Dark Star Domain!
Originally, this group's Cross the Sea under Camouflage plan was successful, but a thousand-li dyke collapses from an ant hole. They couldn't account for a Mole leaking the news, so the Moon of Proliferation ca knocking!
However, if sothing happened to the 【Star-Piercer】, the Military would quickly provide Reinforcents, so they specifically chose to strike late at night, preparing for a Quick Battle, Quick Resolution!
They would have ti to flee when facing the Alliance's pursuit afterward!
As for Lu Yu… he was Collateral Damage!
Because the 【Moon of Proliferation】 knew he was on the train, they thought about it, and since they were going to attack anyway, they might as well kill him along the way, take his head to the Dark World to collect a bounty, and make a Windfall!
The first ti for Great Benefactor Lu to beco an included Freebie!
This feeling was inexplicably annoying!
Little Mouse took the initiative to ask: “Cultivator, what should we do next? Be a Heaven-sent Fierce Man and collect so Protection Fees?”
As a qualified Great Capitalist Rat, it had learned many Excellent qualities from Lu Yu.
For example… Profit Maximization!
Because the Moon of Proliferation Order wanted to cause trouble on the Star-Piercer, it affected their travel plans, so they had to be stopped.
But taking the Bla for others for free was also annoying.
They couldn't do things for no Benefit!
Might as well earn so Side Cash!
Little Spider also nodded. As long as her Master didn't lose out, it was fine!
Eggy was very satisfied with the taste of the Moon Beast and wanted to eat its fill!
Lu Yu looked at Little Mouse, which had started playing its "Jie Jie Jie" BGM, rolled his eyes, and said:
“Don't always think about collecting Protection Fees.
We're the good guys, after all. We can't always stare at this Petty Profit…”
“?”
Little Mouse condensed a Question Mark out of Shadow, really wanting to snark that the Cultivator was the blackest of them all, but to avoid a beating, it decisively swallowed its words and asked in confusion:
“We're working for free this ti?”
“No!”
Lu Yu corrected its wording:
“It's 'When the Snipe and the Clam Grapple, the Fisherman Profits'!”
Little Mouse clapped its paws, instantly understanding.
Dog-eat-dog!
Requesting monthly tickets. The new arc is being outlined, and I’m slowly getting back into the groove.
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