Chapter 132: Divine Body? Stellar Body!

Roar!

The Star Demon roared, its terrifying high temperatures sweeping past, cracking the ground dry as if it were a land struck by severe drought.

Flames surged to the heavens, golden fiery power enveloping its massive claws as they tore through the air.

A torrent of Star Power surged, forcing the four behind him to retreat. The overwhelming Star Power passing through was even stronger than that of the Star Demon.

Black and white energies intertwined as a Taiji Diagram rose from within his body, rapidly expanding with Jiang Changkong at its center.

Buzz—

The claws descended, carrying surging flames. The Taiji Diagram trembled, reflecting sixty percent of the Star Power back toward the Star Demon’s vital points.

The long blade hummed, its body trembling as if struggling to withstand his power.

“One blade, sunset.”

The fiery glow of dusk reappeared, crimson light overpowering the golden radiance, flashing past in an instant.

Boom!

Roar!

The Sunset Blade swept through, and the Star Demon howled in pain as its claws were severed directly. Terrifying Blade Qi surged into its body, wreaking havoc.

The sixty percent Star Power reversed direction, striking the Star Demon’s neck with full force.

Rumble—

A terrifying burst of Star Power erupted, shaking the space and causing the earth to split apart.

The four behind him changed expressions, quickly channeling Star Power to shield themselves.

“Hmm?”

Jiang Changkong frowned. The Star Demon writhed on the ground, yet it hadn’t died from the blade strike. Instead, even fiercer flames erupted from its body.

The severed claws flew back automatically, rapidly healing, while his Blade Qi was quickly expelled.

The neck torn open by its own Star Power was instantly engulfed in golden flames, the wound healing in the blink of an eye.

“Incredible strength… Wait, that Star Demon can heal its wounds automatically?”

The two late-stage Star Vault cultivators behind him, with their keen eyesight, exclaimed in surprise.

Li Changtian’s expression shifted. “Automatic healing? Could it be that this Star Demon has cultivated the Taiyang Divine Body?”

“Impossible. This Star Demon is only at the peak of the Star Vault stage. It couldn’t possibly have achieved the Taiyang Divine Body.

However, with such an ability, it likely possesses some characteristics of the Taiyang Divine Body.”

Ji Chengming’s eyes burned with fervent light, a crimson glow shimmering around him. “This Star Demon must be a Special Star Demon.”

“Now I’m even more curious about where this Star Demon came from.”

Li Changtian narrowed his eyes. “First the Yang Stone, now this Star Demon. There might be something even more unusual in this place.”

Roar!

While they spoke, the Star Demon’s injuries had fully healed, its aura still formidable, only slightly weaker than before.

Listening to their explanations, Jiang Changkong grew deeply curious about the Taiyang Divine Body.

But now was not the time to dwell on such things.

The Sunset Blade rose once more, the Taiji following closely.

Another fierce clash ensued. This time, the Sunset Blade tore through the Star Demon’s head, golden blood infused with blazing solar power flowing freely.

Yet, the Star Vault Star Demon recovered once again, proving difficult to kill.

“How is this possible?”

Jiang Changkong found it hard to believe. Could this be an immortal body?

Li Changtian called out a reminder, “Changkong, to kill it, you must exhaust its power. Otherwise, avoid using fire-attribute techniques.”

Ji Chengming added, “That’s right. This Star Demon already exhibits traits of the Taiyang Divine Body, granting it strong resistance to fire-attribute martial arts.

What seems like a fatal blow actually causes little damage, only forcing it to expend some Star Power to recover.”

“Taiyang Divine Body? Fire-attribute resistance?”

Jiang Changkong pondered briefly. Aside from the Blazing Sun Art, his only other attribute-based martial art was the Mystical Tai Chi Art.

Usually, he used the Mystical Tai Chi Art for deflection and redirection.

Then, just like at the beginning, he would use the Mystical Tai Chi Art to blast it apart.

Jiang Changkong sheathed his blade, gathering the Taiji and rapidly expanding it, forcefully suppressing the Star Demon.

Roar!

The Star Demon at the peak of the Star Vault roared. Although its injuries had already healed, the gap between it and Jiang Changkong was too vast.

Its massive body was a complete living target.

The Taiji Diagram descended, directly enveloping the Star Demon, and terrifying power erupted in an instant.

Boom!

It was as if a sun had exploded, countless golden flames shooting in all directions, some even flying out of the space and landing in other spaces.

A Star Stone fell, burning with golden flames.

Jiang Changkong was not afraid of these flames and grabbed the Star Stone in his hand.

Immediately, another entry appeared in the data:

Mid-grade Lower-tier Martial Arts: Profound Sun Art: Beginner 0/5000.

It truly was a Special Starstone, and even a mid-grade martial art!

“Congratulations, Changkong, congratulations.”

The four walked over, cupping their hands in congratulations: “A special skill, and one that matches your attribute—what a great fortune.”

Ji Chengming said, “It won’t be long before your Blazing Sun Power advances further.”

Jiang Changkong swept it with his Star Power, and the flames on the Star Stone dissipated as he stored it in his Hidden Star Ring: “My martial arts don’t need this Star Stone.”

He already had the Blazing Sun Art, which could be upgraded infinitely, and it had already reached mid-grade middle-tier.

Unless he had a hole in his head, he wouldn’t learn this Profound Sun Art.

“This is a skill that could potentially cultivate the Taiyang Divine Body,” Li Changtian said in surprise. “And you still look down on it?”

Jiang Changkong frowned. “Taiyang Divine Body? What is that?”

“After the Star Spirit realm, there are the Stellar Embryo and Stellar Body, two realms,”

Ji Chengming continued: “The Stellar Body is formed by condensing one’s attribute Star Power into a special physique.

Once successfully condensed, it grants immense resistance to power of one’s own attribute, making it nearly impossible to kill.”

“Not that impressive,” Jiang Changkong said indifferently.

If the Stellar Body realm could be condensed on one’s own, then there was even less need to learn this Profound Sun Art.

His Blazing Sun Art would be able to condense it in time.

“Don’t say that. A perfected Stellar Body expert possesses extremely powerful vitality and even greater healing abilities.

Compared to the recovery of the Star Demon earlier, it’s even more terrifying—injuries can heal almost in an instant, as long as there is Star Power,”

Li Changtian shook his head.

Jiang Changkong asked in surprise, “Stellar Embryo, Stellar Body—High-Rank Martial Artists?”

Ji Chengming nodded. “Exactly. The special skill contained in this Star Stone of yours definitely has high-rank potential. It can be called a priceless treasure.”

“Then it should fetch a good price,” Jiang Changkong said happily.

The four’s faces darkened. Li Changtian said, “Don’t get too excited just yet. Keep this Star Stone a secret to avoid bringing disaster upon yourself.”

Jiang Changkong’s heart tightened, and his gaze toward the four became wary.

A Special Starstone with high-rank potential would likely tempt even High-Rank Martial Artists.

If word got out, Stellar Embryo and Stellar Body Martial Artists would probably form groups to hunt him down.

Li Changtian and the others quickly said, “You are, after all, our savior. Besides, you’re also Nantian Wang’s friend. How could we scheme against you?”

Jiang Changkong’s heart stirred. “What if I sold it to you?”

“We can’t afford it,” Li Changtian and Ji Chengming shook their heads simultaneously.

“Aren’t you from a Major Province?” Jiang Changkong was stunned.

“High-rank Star Stones are already important strategic reserve resources. We don’t have sixth-tier Star Stones. If you want to sell, we can only offer fifth-tier Star Stones in exchange, which you probably wouldn’t want,”

the two explained.

“Strategic reserve resources?” Jiang Changkong was puzzled. Could it be that the Federation had confiscated all high-rank Star Stones?

“Alright, let’s not dwell on it. Keep this Special Starstone for yourself for now; not many can afford it, not even Nantian Wang.”

Li Changtian changed the subject, saying, “When they chased after it earlier and encountered this Star Demon, it’s very likely they’ve found the right location.”

Although Jiang Changkong was tempted to say that he was interested in fifth-tier Star Stones, considering the two times he had suffered heavy losses, he decided to keep quiet for the moment.

Li Changtian was right—they had probably found the correct place, which was why they encountered this Star Demon.

“Brother Changkong, I wonder if you could show us around? Don’t worry, we won’t compete with the Nan family,” Ji Chengming said.

“The Nan family?” Jiang Changkong was taken aback. Were the two middle-aged men Nantian Wang had brought particularly formidable?

“Isn’t Brother Changkong the Nan family’s trump card? Otherwise, with your strength, why would Nantian Wang tell you about the Yang Stone?”

Ji Chengming chuckled. “Don’t worry, with your strength and the Nan family’s backing, we definitely won’t act recklessly.”

Jiang Changkong: “…”

Can I say that my strength back then really wasn’t all that impressive?