In the southern region of the Central Plains, the Starfall Pavilion stands. Among the so-called Four Pavilions, the disciples of the Starfall Pavilion are the rarest. Although they are few in number, their quality is commendable. Every disciple within the pavilion possesses remarkable cultivation talents. Therefore, in the southern region of the Central Plains, many people know that if they encounter a disciple from the Starfall Pavilion, they must not underestimate them because of their age or other factors. The Starfall Pavilion never accepts mediocrity. Among the Four Pavilions, the Starfall Pavilion has the fewest disciples and is also the most mysterious. The other three pavilions build their headquarters with grandeur, making it easy for people to sense their formidable strength at first glance. However, the Starfall Pavilion is different. If one does not have an extremely thorough understanding of the Starfall Pavilion, it would be nearly impossible to find its location. This makes the Starfall Pavilion even more enigmatic to outsiders.
The distance from the Pill Territory to the southern region of the Central Plains is extremely far. Even with the speed of Elder Pharmacist and his companions, it took nearly half a month to truly enter the southern border. After another seven to eight days, they finally stopped at the outskirts of the Heavenly Star Mountain Range, tired from their long journey.
“The Starfall Pavilion is located within the Heavenly Star Mountain Range. Haha, there is something peculiar about it. Unless one knows the specific method to enter, even a Dou Zun would be unable to penetrate it,” said Venerable Feng, relieved to see the familiar lush mountains. He turned to Healer Fairy and the others, who were covered in dust from their travels, and smiled.
“Heavenly Star Mountain Range… I haven’t been here for many years,” Elder Pharmacist sighed, gazing at the continuous mountain range.
“The Starfall Pavilion was established by the two of us back then. But you, as usual, remained hands-off. I did all the work and was left exasperated by it all,” Venerable Feng shook his head and said.
“Haha,” Elder Pharmacist chuckled, “I do not like such matters. Establishing the Starfall Pavilion was just out of a moment’s fancy.”
Hearing this, Venerable Feng could only shake his head helplessly. Turning to the group, he signaled for them to follow him as he swiftly entered the mountains. Healer Fairy and the others quickly followed.
After flying through the vast mountain range for about ten minutes, Venerable Feng slowly came to a stop. Healer Fairy and the others, however, were taken aback. They looked around and saw that they were still in a dense forest. There were no buildings or peaks around; it was nothing but an ordinary sea of trees.
“Haha, this is the Starfall Formation of the Starfall Pavilion. It is not man-made but naturally formed,” Venerable Feng smiled, holding an ancient jade in his hand. As he tossed it into the air, a strange starlight radiated from it, warping the space in front of them. In the astonishment of Healer Fairy and the others, a spatial gate materialized.
“Let’s go. Inside here is the headquarters of the Starfall Pavilion.” Venerable Feng smiled, leading the way through the spatial gate. Healer Fairy and the others hesitated for a moment before following. After everyone had entered, the spatial gate vanished.
As they passed through the gate, Healer Fairy and her companions felt a dizziness. The world before them transformed, revealing a towering peak where, in the distant, buildings could be seen. Faint sounds of sparring and shouts could be heard.
“Technically, this is a space constructed by meteoric star power. Haha, of course, it cannot compare to the massive spaces created by Dou Sage. The area here is only about the size of a city,” Venerable Feng explained, “But because it is naturally formed, it is highly concealed. Even a Dou Zun would find it difficult to detect the subtlety here.”
Healer Fairy and the others marveled at this, but Zi Yan just pouted. She had known there was something peculiar about the place when she first saw it. Of course, this ability was unique to her among the present company.
“Kree!”
Shortly after the group appeared in the sky, a dozen or so large white cranes suddenly flew out from a distant peak. On the cranes, several figures stood. Leading the way, a green figure darted forward, appearing before the group. It was none other than Qingluan, who had met Xiaoyan a few times.
“Teacher… ” Seeing that the newcomer was Venerable Feng, Qingluan let out a sigh of relief and waved the circling cranes away.
“Hmm.” Venerable Feng smiled and nodded, pointing to Elder Pharmacist. “Come, meet the head of our Starfall Pavilion.”
Qingluan was taken aback, looking at Elder Pharmacist. She realized he bore a striking resemblance to the painting of the pavilion’s founder. Understanding that Venerable Feng was not joking, she hurriedly and respectfully said, “Qingluan greets… the Pavilion Master.”
Elder Pharmacist shook his head helplessly, saying, “You old man, you deliberately make me look bad.”
“You are the Pavilion Master of the Starfall Pavilion. Why would that make you look bad… ” Venerable Feng smiled and turned to Qingluan, saying, “With Master Yao here, you all will be well cared for.”
“Master Yao?” Qingluan’s heart was greatly moved. Yaochen’s name was well-known throughout the Central Plains. She had occasionally heard Venerable Feng mention him, but she never thought she would see him in person.
“Forget it, don’t listen to this old man’s nonsense. Let’s take care of Xiao Yan first,” Elder Pharmacist waved his hand.
Hearing this, Qingluan’s eyes flickered to notice Xiao Yan on Xiong Zhang’s back. Seeing the blood-soaked and barely breathing form of Xiao Yan, she was startled. While she did not know Xiao Yan well, she knew he was not a simple character. Who could have reduced this clever individual to such a state?
“Let’s go. This boy fought a five-star Dou Zun from the Soul Hall. Though he broke the opponent’s arm, he was severely injured,” Venerable Feng sighed.
“Buzz.”
Venerable Feng’s words caused Qingluan’s mind to buzz. She stared at Xiao Yan, dumbfounded. How could this guy dare to fight a Dou Zun? And a five-star Dou Zun at that? Such strength, even his teacher Venerable Feng had not yet reached…
And…what made her mouth twitch was the fact that…this guy…had broken someone’s arm?
Wiping away a cold sweat, Qingluan gradually came to her senses after a while, sighing inwardly. What had this guy done in over a year? Back then, a mere North Pavilion Master of the Wind-Thunder Pavilion could chase him like a dog, but now, in just a year, his opponents had leapfrogged from Dou King to Dou Zun.
Staggering, still in shock, Qingluan led the group up the mountain. Following Venerable Feng’s instructions, she first settled Healer Fairy and the others. Only after this did she recover from the shock, a peculiar thought quietly rising in her mind.
“If Feng Qing’er encounters Xiao Yan now, what kind of expression would she have?”
After settling the weary travelers, Elder Pharmacist and Venerable Feng carried Xiao Yan towards the back of the mountain. After a while, a jet-black stone tower appeared in their sight.
This stone tower was extremely crude, more like an ugly black pillar. Despite its appearance, the pillar was the richest source of star power in this space, sitting at the focal point of the meteoric star energy.
Venerable Feng carried Xiao Yan to the top of the stone tower. The top was about three or four zhang wide, with a black stone platform inside. Above the platform was a half-zhang-wide cavity, offering a view of the clear sky. This meteorite could not only gather star power but also draw it from beyond, with the platform being the focus.
Venerable Feng carefully placed Xiao Yan on the stone platform. The latter, with closed eyes and faint breath, lay there, barely conscious. His entire body was no different from a dying person.
As soon as Xiao Yan lay on the platform, a rich starlight emanated from it, continuously flowing into his body. A purple-brown flame rose, forming a fiery shield, enveloping Xiao Yan completely.
Seeing this, Venerable Feng and Elder Pharmacist were not worried but rather relieved. The richer the Flame of Three Thousand Blazing Fire, the faster Xiao Yan would recover.
“This Starfall Platform is indeed excellent…” Elder Pharmacist sighed with relief.
“Haha, no need to worry. With enough star power, the Flame of Three Thousand Blazing Fire will remain eternal, and Xiao Yan’s injuries will heal,” Venerable Feng smiled.
Elder Pharmacist nodded gently.
“Let’s go. Leave him to heal quietly. It will take some time, but we have the patience,” Elder Pharmacist nodded, adding that it didn’t matter how long it took as long as Xiao Yan recovered.
“Little one, take care. Your teacher is still waiting for you to create a new body,” Elder Pharmacist smiled, noting the lessened pain on Xiao Yan’s face as the flames rose. Worn out, he and Venerable Feng quietly left the tower.
As the two left, the place fell silent, with only the persistent, roaring purple-brown flame. In the midst of the flames, Xiao Yan, like a phoenix, awaited his rebirth.
Tai Sui Yellow Amulet Paper FuLu Taoist Love Talisman Traditional Chinese Spiritual Charm Attracting Love Protecting Marriage