Chapter 522: 439 Chapter 522: 439 Su Yuan and the others all said, “Please enlighten us, Your Excellency.”
Fang Qingxiao slowly said, “The Holy Temple Star Envoys were selected from countless Great Flame-level individuals who underwent experiments. Of those, twelve succeeded and became the most outstanding experimental subjects.
Although more than half perished during the experiments, those who survived, especially the Star Envoys, gained soul power that is considered unparalleled at the current stage.
Precisely because the soul power of the Star Envoys is so overwhelmingly strong, in battle, it overshadows all of their other shortcomings, allowing them to defeat any opponent with just their soul power.
This makes the Star Envoys extremely ‘radical,’ not only in their abilities but also in their reliance on soul power.
In comparison, although the soul power of our Great Flame Star Lords may not be as formidable as that of the Star Envoys, their talent, skills, and resilience advance in tandem with their soul power. Hence, they are more ‘well-rounded.’
Rigidity can snap. While the Holy Temple Star Envoys are indeed powerful, if one can find a way to constrain their soul power, it is not difficult to defeat them afterward.”
Listening to Fang Qingxiao’s words, Su Yuan and the others pondered secretly.
According to Fang Qingxiao, the Holy Temple Star Envoys and the Sky Patrol Department Star Lords were like two students scoring over ninety.
One relied on a cheating mechanism that had continuous hack-like possibilities, while the other relied on a solid foundation.
For the former, as long as you could target and break their cheating mechanism, their true power might not be that overwhelming.
Xia Xuan’s current situation was that her Dual Divine Fire was too pronounced. Paired with the Divine Fire Lotus Platform, it could be considered the pinnacle of offense and defense.
However, her other abilities also needed to be supplemented; otherwise, when faced with rule power like that of Capricorn, if countered, she would barely have any power to resist.
Xia Xuan earnestly replied, “Thank you for the reminder, Your Excellency. I understand.”
Fang Qingxiao nodded, and after Xia Xuan also donned her star robe, he said to the crowd, “Today, we will confer the titles first. The subsequent notifications, permissions, and rewards will be carried out one by one starting tomorrow. You may leave now.”
“Yes!”
Su Yuan and the others responded in unison, bowed, and then left the main hall.
Only the two Excellencies remained in the hall once more.
“I noticed you seem to have high regard for the new Yu Heng.” Yu Wenwuji suddenly spoke.
Fang Qingxiao laughed, “Is it that obvious?”
Yu Wenwuji said, “When you handed over the Yu Heng Order, you also conveyed a hint of killing intent towards the people of the Holy Temple.”
“Your perception is truly extremely sharp…” Fang Qingxiao shook his head with a smile, then said, “The last time the South Sea Demon Emperor was revived, it was he who resolved it.”
Yu Wenwuji’s eyes flickered slightly, “So, the small one on his shoulder just now is…?”
Fang Qingxiao nodded, “Yes, the Rebirth Demon Emperor.”
“Is that so… No wonder.” Yu Wenwuji nodded slightly.
Fang Qingxiao continued, “Additionally… the latest news from the New Dust Realm is that Capricorn of the Holy Temple Twelve Palaces is suspected to be dead. Combined with the magical investigations within the department, it’s very likely his doing.”
“Oh?” Yu Wenwuji was somewhat surprised, but not overly interested.
Because matters among the Great Flame-level individuals, in their eyes, were nothing more than child’s play.
The Earth Tribulation had just begun and its level was limited; otherwise, they wouldn’t have even given a thought to the conflicts at the Great Flame level…
“Where do you live?” On their way back to Zhu Yuan, Xia Xuan asked Su Yuan.
“Room 777.”
“That’s not far; I’m in Room 766.”
Su Yuan nodded, “Well, see you next time.”
“Alright.”
Returning to his residence and settling in, Su Yuan couldn’t help but feel a bit emotional.
Three years ago, he transmigrated here and was just an unawakened Star Apprentice in Guangchuan City.
Now, he had already ascended to the position of Star Lord, reaching the pinnacle of the Great Flame Star level!
Despite his joy, Su Yuan also felt somewhat dazed.
“Being a Star Apprentice was just the starting point. Even being at the Shining Star level is just stepping onto the stage.”
After contemplating for a while, Su Yuan also calmed his slightly restless mind.
“Moreover, once matters in the New Dust Realm are settled and before the Eastern Continent changes again, it’s time to visit home.”
He remembered his parents’ faces and sighed deeply.
Walking the path of a Star Card Master, he had not been able to control his own destiny, and it had been long since he visited his parents…
The night passed without incident. The next morning.
Notices were issued, and Su Yuan and the others’ permissions were unlocked.
In the afternoon, Su Yuan planned to visit the Scripture Hall to check out the grandmaster-level Array Dao Secret Scrolls. However, he first received a notification to go to the Miracle Workshop, as the selectable epic star devices were ready.
“Not going to the Star Storage Hall but the Miracle Workshop?” Su Yuan’s eyes showed contemplation, and then he grew slightly excited. “I wonder if there’s a star device suitable for me!”
Without much thought, Su Yuan immediately got up and went out.
“Su Star Lord!”
Along the way, he encountered many special envoys within the department.
Almost everyone looked at the new Yu Heng position, Su Yuan, with admiration and respect. Those close to him even greeted him respectfully.
After a while, Su Yuan arrived at the Miracle Workshop.
Unlike the large halls in the Sky Patrol Department, all the buildings in the Miracle Workshop had a black iron color. Though not intricately crafted, the various unique-shaped buildings were all present.
After arriving at the reception hall, a young man in his late twenties wearing an artifact refiner’s uniform immediately welcomed him.
“This Star Lord is here to select a star device?” The young artifact refiner saluted and asked.
Within the Miracle Workshop, the lowest ranked were artifact refining masters, and naturally, this young man was one too.
Su Yuan replied, “Yes.”
The young artifact refiner smiled, “Then please follow me.”
He led Su Yuan towards the depths, eventually arriving at an artifact refining hall.
Inside, dozens of artifact refiners were working at their artifact refining stoves, forging star devices.
This artifact refining hall was specifically used to mass-produce certain standardized blue star devices.
The star devices produced by the Miracle Workshop were essentially high-quality among their grades and were not sold externally.
Most were provided for the Sky Patrol Department’s use, with the remaining portion given to some outstanding personnel within the Education Bureau and the Military Supervision Department.
In addition, every artifact refiner in the Miracle Workshop had their own refining room to craft specific star devices based on demand!
Soon, Su Yuan followed the young man to a side hall in the depths of the building.
There, he found Wu Qi and Xia Xuan already waiting outside the hall.
Besides them, there was also a refining master in his forties wearing a purple artifact refiner’s uniform!
“Ladies and gentlemen, I apologize for the wait.” Su Yuan stepped forward and cupped his hands.
Xia Xuan smiled, “We just arrived.”
Wu Qi also nodded.
At this moment, the refining master spoke, “I am Duan Tianzhi. Since all three of you are here, let’s proceed inside.”
Su Yuan and the others cupped their hands, “Thank you, Grandmaster Duan.”
Even though the star power fluctuation from this man was only at the Shining Star level, as an artifact refining master, his status was higher than that of Su Yuan and the others!
Duan Tianzhi nodded and then led the group into the room.
The room was small with only a few items inside, but what Su Yuan and the others saw left them all astounded.
Because everything here seemed to be epic star devices!
Without a word from Duan Tianzhi, Su Yuan and the others started examining them.
Following the space fluctuations, Su Yuan walked directly to a landscape painting hanging on the wall. Looking closely, the trees, rivers, birds, and beasts on the painting were lifelike…
Or more accurately, alive!
“A Space star device!”
Su Yuan knew at a glance that this was a Space star device containing a hidden universe.
The landscape on the painting was a display of its internal space.
[Copy of Mountains and Rivers]
[Grade: Epic]
[Introduction: A star device crafted in imitation of the “Mountain and River Map.” It contains a portable space used for capturing enemies and moving armies.]
“It’s simply the ‘youth version’ of the current Qingming Realm.”
After examining it, Su Yuan roughly understood the function of this star device.
In terms of power, this Copy of Mountains and Rivers might not be inferior to the current growth stage of the Qingming Realm.
Being an epic star device, it was massively reinforced in its space’s strength during crafting through materials and methods.
Once it captured an enemy, even someone at Radiant Moon level might not be able to break it for some time.
However, the current Qingming Realm, combined with array barriers, could achieve similar effects and provide additional various effects!
At this point, Duan Tianzhi said, “There are items here selected based on your performances and personal data from yesterday. The rest are highly versatile star devices.”
Su Yuan nodded, realizing that this Copy of Mountains and Rivers was likely prepared because of him.
However, even though this item was a Space star device, it wasn’t suitable for him.
Shaking his head slightly, Su Yuan scanned the room and then looked at an archaic staff nearby.
[Yellow Heaven Staff]
[Grade: Epic]
[Introduction: A powerful star device left by an ancient Zhang magician. It greatly enhances all thunder-type attacks when wielded.]
“I’m not a magician…”
Su Yuan shook his head. He wasn’t a magician, and the Five Thunders Heavenly Gang Formation was an array, not magic, so this staff’s boost might not apply.
Heavenly Hammer, Thunder Refining Tower, Fierce Sun Treasure Mirror, Four Seas Bottle…
Unlike the blue star devices, most were weapons; epic star devices clearly had more variety.
But after looking for a long time, Su Yuan still didn’t find anything suitable.
The only Space star devices were the Copy of Mountains and Rivers and the Four Seas Bottle.
The Copy of Mountains and Rivers couldn’t compare to the Qingming Realm;
The Four Seas Bottle could hold the water of the Four Seas, with immense power, but it seemed more like a treasure for Water Element Star Card Masters.
In contrast, Xia Xuan and Wu Qi appeared to have found satisfactory treasures.
Wu Qi held a greyish-white bead about the size of a goose egg, seemingly ordinary, but his eyes were filled with excitement.
Xia Xuan had chosen a long bow of the Fire Element.
The bow had five Divine Birds: Green Bird, Vermilion Bird, Bi Fang, Phoenix, and Golden Crow.
Though their divine radiance was concealed, the eyes of the five Divine Birds still glowed with blazing light, indicating their extraordinary nature!
[Divine Bird’s Woe]
[Grade: Epic]
[Introduction: A Fire Element longbow made from the essences of five Divine Birds, five Fire Element materials, and a Mind Birth Soul Stone.]
[Effect:
1. Fire Element Enhancement: Greatly amplifies the power of Fire Element arrows.
2. Divine Bird’s Lament (Passive): The power of arrows increases based on the level of threat the user faces.
3. Divine Bird’s Swan Song (Active): Activates the essences of all five Divine Birds to greatly enhance the current attack’s power. However, after use, due to the consumption of the essences, the bow becomes temporarily unusable. Forcing another use may damage the bow.]
Xia Xuan held the Divine Bird’s Woe with great affection, while Wu Qi continued to caress his greyish-white bead.
“So, have the two of you made your choices?” Duan Tianzhi asked Xia Xuan and Wu Qi.
Xia Xuan smiled, “Yes.”
Wu Qi nodded.
Duan Tianzhi turned to Su Yuan, “Su Star Lord, you haven’t found a suitable star device?”
Su Yuan put down the thunder saber he was holding, shook his head, and laughed, “Indeed, I haven’t.”
Duan Tianzhi nodded and then said to Xia Xuan and Wu Qi, “Since you’ve chosen your star devices, you may leave now.”
“Thank you.” Wu Qi responded and left directly.
Xia Xuan glanced at Su Yuan, nodded, and also left first.
Only Su Yuan and Duan Tianzhi remained.
Duan Tianzhi motioned for Su Yuan to sit and asked, “Su Star Lord, what kind of star device are you looking for?”