Su Muxue reached out and brushed her wrist. The spatial jade bracelet shimmered, and a piece of dry wood covered in strange runes suddenly appeared.
The piece of wood looked ordinary, indistinguishable from any other dead wood.
However, the strange runes attached to its surface exuded an aura of ancient desolation, profound and unfathomable.
"Senior, this piece of dry wood fell from the Outer Heavens on the day I was born... Many senior cultivators have studied it, but none could decipher the runes, nor did they know its origin or purpose!"
Hao Ren's heart was overjoyed.
He had merely spoken boastfully, and yet Su Muxue had actually produced an extraordinary treasure.
"Phoenix Godwood!"
Just hearing the name told him it was incredibly powerful!
Uh...
As for the runes on the wood's surface, Hao Ren was unfortunately powerless.
He was just a Foundation Establishment cultivator, what did he know about runes?
"System, do you know what those runes are?"
[Beep! System's friendly reminder: No comment!]
Resentment!
Full of resentment!
Hao Ren was helpless. It seemed the stingy system was still angry with Hao Ren for using the "provocation" tactic earlier.
Troublesome!
If the system wouldn't say, Hao Ren could do nothing.
Just then, the voice of "Wolong True Demon" sounded.
"Father, if you have questions, ask Wolong!"
"Oh, you know?"
Hao Ren's eyes lit up.
"Wolong True Demon" smiled coolly, arrogantly, and magnificently.
"Those are Star Runes, likely picked up by the Phoenix Godwood when it was flying around in the Outer Heavens!"
Hao Ren: "Is there a solution?"
"Wolong True Demon": Star Runes are innate runes. Innate runes native to each world are, in principle, indestructible...
Damn it, he said nothing useful.
Hao Ren decided to give up on the "Phoenix Godwood." If he couldn't break the rune seal, it was useless!
At this moment, the voice of "Fengchu True Demon" rang out.
"Dearest Daddy, didn't you forget you have a supreme treasure related to stars?"
A treasure related to stars?
Right!
The Oriental Star Chart!
Hao Ren remembered he had a fragment of an innate spirit treasure, the "Oriental Star Chart"!
"How do I use this thing?"
Hao Ren asked.
At this point, the system prompt sounded.
[Beep! System's friendly reminder: Host only needs to activate the "Oriental Star Chart" and cast the "Star Cultivation Technique" to collect the "Innate Star Runes" attached to the "Phoenix Godwood." Details of the "Star Cultivation Technique" are as follows:...]
The system likely felt threatened.
These two fellows, "Wolong True Demon" and "Fengchu True Demon," were trying to steal its livelihood!
If it can be tolerated, the system cannot!
Although the system was displeased with Hao Ren's "hiding" behavior, that was an internal conflict, and the Chaos True Demons had no right to interfere.
[Beep! System's friendly reminder: The "Chaos True Demons" will hatch in one year and seize the host's physical body. Please use the curse technique as soon as possible to eliminate them!!]
Jealousy is truly terrifying!
After transmitting the "Star Cultivation Technique" to Hao Ren, the system, unwilling to be outdone, did not forget to poke... well, it wasn't "poking" anymore. The system was clearly reporting the "Chaos True Demons" to Hao Ren, urging him to kill them.
Hao Ren chuckled. The system's "jealous" reaction was truly amusing!
He didn't have time to deal with the "Chaos True Demons" now; he needed to acquire the "Phoenix Godwood" first.
Hao Ren reached out and pulled a piece of beast hide from the "Supreme Spirit Spring Eye."
Star Cultivation Technique!
Hao Ren tossed the beast hide into the air and cast the "Star Cultivation Technique."
His hands moved like dancing butterflies, weaving intricate magical arts.
Whoosh!
The beast hide expanded rapidly in the wind, transforming into a magnificent and profound star chart in an instant.
The star chart covered the sky, eclipsing the sun, turning day into night.
The surrounding Golden Core powerhouses marveled.
"Senior's skill is amazing, shifting the stars with a flick of the wrist!"
"Senior is magnificent!"
"Senior is awesome!"
...
Under the leadership of True Master Qingfeng, the "Dihua Divine Cult" grew stronger with each passing day. These Golden Core powerhouses seized every opportunity to shower Hao Ren with flattery and praise.
Su Muxue looked up at the sky, a sharp glint in her beautiful eyes.
In the star chart above, all the stars were dim, indicating the chart was in a "damaged state"...
Just then, the star chart trembled violently, emitting a powerful suction force.
The "Phoenix Godwood" below began to vibrate intensely.
Screeeech!
Streams of spiritual light were forcibly drawn out.
The "Innate Runes" on the surface of the "Phoenix Godwood" struggled incessantly, as if trying to resist the suction force of the star chart.
However, all efforts were in vain!
A complete "Innate Rune" detached from the surface of the "Phoenix Godwood," turning into a stream of light and entering the star chart.
The previously dim star chart suddenly shuddered, and a brilliant star was lit in the eastern sky.
Around that star, six other star-like phantoms remained dim.
Hao Ren experienced a sudden realization.
The "Oriental Star Chart" contained a total of seven "Innate Star Runes," representing the seven major constellations in the east. He had now acquired one "Innate Star Rune," thus restoring a small portion of the "Oriental Star Chart's" spiritual might. Not bad, not bad!
Hao Ren beckoned, and the Oriental Star Chart retracted, transforming back into a piece of beast hide that fell back into his hand.
This time, as Hao Ren held the "Oriental Star Chart," he felt completely different.
The small piece of beast hide felt heavy, as if it contained the power of an entire star.
[Beep! Congratulations to the host, your "Oriental Star Chart" has absorbed its first "Innate Star Rune" and activated a portion of its spiritual might...]
[Item Name: Oriental Star Chart (One Star)]
[Grade: Innate Spirit Treasure (Fragment)]
[Detailed Description: Contains the power of an entire star, can be used as the eye of a formation...]
...
The "Oriental Star Chart" was indeed completely different.
Hao Ren carefully examined its attributes, his eyes shining, almost drooling.
A good thing!
It was truly a good thing!
After absorbing the first "Innate Star Rune," the "Oriental Star Chart" now possessed the power of an entire star.
With Hao Ren's current cultivation level, he certainly couldn't wield the power of an entire star. However, he could use the "Oriental Star Chart" for formations.
By borrowing the power of formations, Hao Ren could maximize the use of star power.
Without delay, Hao Ren decided to modify the "Nine Dragon Five Elements Formation" and use the "Oriental Star Chart" as the formation's core, transforming it into the "Nine Dragon Star Grand Formation"!
The specific modification plan had already been provided by the system, and Hao Ren only needed to follow it step-by-step.
Just as Hao Ren was about to act, he suddenly realized a problem. Uh... he hadn't studied formations. This kind of modification required a solid foundation in formation arts, which Hao Ren lacked!