This ti, Xu Jin planned to truly imrse himself.
"Alien Realm Refining Heart."
Knowing Xu Jin’s choice, the State Preceptor nodded.
"Then prepare yourself early. After the Nine-star Tide concludes, I will secretly send you to a certain Fifth-tier Star Domain.
Only I will know your whereabouts at that ti.
I will periodically send soone to communicate with you and transfer cultivation resources to assist in your rapid growth," said State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao.
After speaking, Cheng Yuxiao asked further, "What about this Nine-star Tide? Do you have any thoughts on it? Do you wish to participate in the battle?"
"State Preceptor, if possible, I would like to contribute to Dachen. I’ve heard that each Nine-star Tide results in heavy losses," Xu Jin said.
"Yes, the ordinary citizens have no ans of fighting back against the Alien Races that erge from those Star Domains; especially the experts of the Fourth Tier and above, who can preside over a region, are all too few," Cheng Yuxiao lanted.
"State Preceptor, what if I change my appearance and assu a new identity to preside over a place? With my current combat power, combined with the Emblem, I can handle anything below the Fifth-order Ninth-layer," Xu Jin suggested.
However, Cheng Yuxiao shook his head, "That’s too risky. It’s not the fear of the many but the fear of the one!
Moreover, changing your identity is useless. During the Nine-star Tide, the disciples of the National Taoist Institute help and contact each other frequently. Identities must be declared and the Star-picking Order must be used for frequent contacts.
Here’s what you can do: you can be a mber of the ergency team.
Stay inside the National Taoist Institute, and I’ll send you wherever support is needed.
The shorter the ti you stay in one place after teleporting through the Star-picking Tower to join the battle, the smaller the safety issue.
What do you think?"
"Okay."
To be able to contribute to Dachen during the Nine-star Tide was Xu Jin’s wish and responsibility!
"State Preceptor, this is the Earth Origin Star Pattern of the Eighth Tier Middle that I just deduced. This is the Thunder Origin Star Pattern of the seventh-tier middle," Xu Jin presented all of his recent gains.
Cheng Yuxiao was very pleased but not surprised by the Earth Origin Star Pattern of the Eighth Tier Middle.
That was to be expected.
Ever since Cheng Yuxiao learned that Xu Jin had successfully comprehended the Earth Origin Star Pattern of the Seventh Tier Lower, he had been looking forward to this day, just not so soon.
The Earth Origin Star Pattern of the Eighth Tier Middle suggested the Sixth-tier experts of the Da Chen National Daoist School now had another likely breakthrough direction.
Perhaps a few more Seventh-tier experts could be added.
The existing Seventh-tier and Eighth-tier experts, including himself, Cheng Yuxiao, could also enhance their strength.
But what surprised Cheng Yuxiao was the Thunder Origin Star Pattern.
He had only given Xu Jin the Thunder Origin of the Fourth Order Middle.
"So soon?"
Xu Jin nodded, "Fortunately, there were ten Silver Stars, and I used two Gold Stars," he said.
Ten Silver Stars and two Gold Stars were quite luxurious for deducing the Thunder Origin to the seventh-tier middle, but it was a decent effort.
That was the purpose of Gold Stars.
With just a couple of Gold Stars, a Star Pattern could be rapidly deduced to the Seventh tier and above.
Thus causing a qualitative change in a Star Pattern’s power.
This is also why all forces pay great attention to Gold Stars.
Cheng Yuxiao intended to ask about Xu Jin’s supply of Gold Stars and Bright Stars but held back his words at the last mont.
He decided not to ask.
There might still be Gold Stars or Bright Stars, but how Xu Jin used the remaining ones was his decision; Cheng Yuxiao resolved not to interfere any further.
Xu Jin’s contributions to the Da Chen National Daoist School had been plentiful.
The Fire Origin of the Eighth Tier Middle, the Earth Origin of the Eighth Tier Middle.
Not to ntion others, these two alone were above and beyond value.
The rest was up to whatever Xu Jin was willing to give; it didn’t matter.
"Xu Jin, originally, you were to be bound by an embargo to prevent leaking secrets! However, in light of your contributions and sacrifices, from today onward, the Star Patterns you learn from the Da Chen National Daoist School will no longer be restricted for you. Whoever you wish to teach, you may teach. This is your rightful authority!"
As he spoke, Cheng Yuxiao removed the previous restrictions on Xu Jin before Xu Jin could say anything else. As the Mingji Star Pattern operated, Xu Jin vaguely felt as if sothing within him had dissipated.
But he couldn’t pinpoint anything more specific.
Since the State Preceptor had already said so, Xu Jin did not decline.
The State Preceptor’s intent was becoming sowhat clear to Xu Jin.
In short, during his ti Refining Heart in the Alien Realm, Xu Jin could start nurturing his own confidants or foundations.
That was why the seal was completely lifted.
"State Preceptor, I have a few questions I’d like to ask for your guidance," Xu Jin said.
"What questions?"
"State Preceptor, I am currently a copper-level Holder at the Star-picking Tower. What is your Authority? Or rather, how did your Holder Authority rise?" This was what Xu Jin was most eager to know.
The State Preceptor had four hours of contemplation ti in the Star Do Secret Realm each month, while Xu Jin only had two, which was far from enough.
"I am a silver-level Holder. Why, do you want to upgrade your Holder Authority at the Star-picking Tower?" Cheng Yuxiao said with a smile.
"The contemplation ti in the Star Do Secret Realm is not enough," Xu Jin said honestly.
"Based on my experience with upgrades, I’m afraid it won’t be possible for you in the short term," Cheng Yuxiao said.
"How so?"
"In the past, I also obtained a copper-level Authority after challenging and obtaining a Bright Star! But my silver-level Holder Authority ca with this position of State Preceptor," said Cheng Yuxiao.
"The position of State Preceptor?" This made Xu Jin even more puzzled.
"The main building of the Dachen Star Tower, I hold four-tenths of its Authority. After I acquired this four-tenths, the Star Spirit said my copper-level Holder Authority had been upgraded to silver-level, and it has stayed that way ever since," Cheng Yuxiao finished speaking. Then, he suddenly looked at Xu Jin with a smile, which made Xu Jin feel a bit strange.
A few breaths later, Xu Jin suddenly understood.
The State Preceptor ant that if Xu Jin wanted to follow his path and upgrade his copper-level Authority to silver-level, he would have to wait until he could succeed the State Preceptor position one day. Hence, it wasn’t possible in the short term.
"No, State Preceptor, I didn’t an that," Xu Jin quickly explained.
Cheng Yuxiao simply laughed, "No need for that. Let be clear, if your Cultivation Level could break through to the Eighth Tier or reach the Seventh-Tier Peak, I would directly pass the position of the State Preceptor to you. Then, I could also enjoy a few years of leisure."
While speaking, a look of longing appeared in Cheng Yuxiao’s eyes.
"By the way, State Preceptor, who holds the remaining six-tenths of the Dachen Star-picking Tower Main Building’s Authority?" Xu Jin asked.
The Authority over the main building of the Star-picking Tower was very important, which Xu Jin had already understood, which prompted the question.
"The Left and Right Libationer each hold half a tenth, an Old Tribute in the Imperial Palace holds one-tenth, His Majesty holds two-tenths, Great Governor Pei Ze of Dachen’s Star Patrol Guard holds one-tenth, and Marshal Mao of the Galaxy Battlefield holds one-tenth," replied Cheng Yuxiao.
Hearing this, Xu Jin fell into contemplation.
This power structure was indeed complex.
But those able to hold Authority over the main building of the Star-picking Tower were the true power holders of Dachen, and the structure was very intricate.
Just the palace alone held three-tenths.
Indeed...
"These things, I will explain to you in ti! For now, you should concentrate on enhancing your Cultivation Level.
The Nine-star Tide will erupt in at most twelve hours, and I too must start getting busy. You should also prepare. After twelve hours, be ready to receive orders for battle," said Cheng Yuxiao.
"Yes."
After receiving the orders and paying respects, Xu Jin left. But before he could step out the door, Cheng Yuxiao’s voice rang out again, "Since you have chosen to Refine Heart in the Alien Realm, so arrangents can be initiated. If soone seeks you out tonight, accept everything they bring, without refusal or overthinking. It’s what they owe you, and it’s not sothing that can be repaid in one or two instances.
Do not ask more; you should go back. I have things to attend to."
Xu Jin found this puzzling.
Who owed him?
It seed that no one did.
Though he was mystified, the State Preceptor said he was busy, so he wouldn’t ask further.
He would talk about it upon returning.
To see who exactly owed him.
Upon returning to his own courtyard and having barely settled in to chat with Jiang’er, Qing Fan ca to report that Dean Ji Bang was visiting.
Xu Jin was astonished.
Was this the person the State Preceptor had ntioned owed him sothing?
Ji Bang?
Since when did the Dean of Wanyi Daoist School, Ji Bang, owe him anything?
Filled with confusion, Xu Jin quickly went to et him.
This old gentleman certainly warranted a personal welco.
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