Chapter 278: Why Not Come Take It Yourself?

This time, Jiang Changkong did not use the Holy Sun light sphere, but chose the Divine Control Art instead.

The Divine Control Art was invisible, allowing him to remain completely hidden.

Of course, if it were a Martial Artist at the Star Body Peak or above, he would not be able to conceal himself.

As the invisible light sphere passed by, not a single ripple was stirred. Jiang Changkong arrived at the location marked by Liangqiu Xuanyi.

Invisible Star Power seeped into the ground, revealing the underground situation in his mind.

Pieces of Star Crystals appeared in his thoughts, connected to form a mineral vein.

“There really is a Star Crystal Vein. Not bad.”

Jiang Changkong pondered for a moment before rushing into the distance.

Deep in the mountains, this time Jiang Changkong did not follow the path of the Stellar Body Martial Artists but moved in a straight line.

Soon, he found the first palace.

The Star Power within his body was fully converted into the Divine Control Art, sweeping through the palace.

Inside the palace, the floating light sphere remained completely unaware.

Star Body Peak!

This Star Demon was only at the Star Body Peak. Without rushing into action, Jiang Changkong continued scanning with the Divine Control Art.

Star Power merged with the ground, revealing many Star Arrays, though none were activated.

The belly of the mountain was hollow, filled with intricate instruments, human corpses connected by tubes, and some living Martial Artists.

Several Stellar Embryo Level Star Demons were operating the instruments.

Jiang Changkong’s expression turned icy as he directly controlled the Star Demon inside the palace with the Divine Control Art.

The Star Demon’s light sphere immediately lost control and flew out of the palace.

The Star Demon tried to roar but was unable to move or make a sound.

Within a few breaths, the Star Demon appeared before Jiang Changkong.

“What is your relationship with the Jiang family?” Jiang Changkong asked coldly.

The Star Demon opened its mouth, “Who are you? Why are you here?”

“Answer my question, and you may live,” Jiang Changkong said coldly.

The Star Demon’s eyes flickered before it opened its mouth again: “Roar…”

Buzz

The Star Demon trembled, and a faint shadow flew out of its body.

Jiang Changkong stared at it coldly: “Too much nonsense. Now, are you willing to talk?”

The Star Demon’s soul trembled, clawing and lunging toward Jiang Changkong.

Jiang Changkong frowned, sweeping it with the Divine Control Art, shattering the soul.

“Another tough one. This is getting tricky.”

Jiang Changkong sighed softly, storing the corpse and checking the Spatial Equipment. This time, the gains were substantial.

Eighth-tier Star Crystals: 10,000 low-grade, 5,000 medium-grade, 3,000 high-grade, and 1,000 top-grade.

This was already enough to bring one of his martial arts to late-stage perfection.

After some thought, Jiang Changkong went to find the other palace Star Demons.

Using the same method, he brought out a Star Demon, questioned it, and when it refused to speak, directly killed it.

The gains were surprisingly the same. Were these four Star Demons sharing their loot equally?

If he killed the remaining two as well, it would definitely be enough to perfect another martial art.

He suddenly realized that Star Demons were the wealthiest.

“Hmm?”

An image flashed in his mind—the Jiang family’s Stellar Body Martial Artist was making a move.

Opening a hidden compartment in the wall revealed a small space. Jiang Changkong’s eyes turned red—it was filled with Star Crystals!

The Stellar Body Martial Artist took the Star Crystals and left the Jiang family territory.

“The Star Demons are here and won’t run away. I’ll go kill that guy first.”

Jiang Changkong stored the Star Demon’s corpse and flew away.

He had originally wanted to see the Jiang family’s reaction, but now he decided against it. Killing that guy came first.

A small room filled with Star Crystals—by his estimate, it was definitely richer than what these Star Demons had.

The Stellar Body Martial Artist carried the Star Crystals away, flying at full speed without daring to stop for even a moment.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Jiang Changkong caught up with the Stellar Body Martial Artist, but he didn’t rush to act because the man had stopped.

There was a bigger fish below!

Descending through the air, a middle-aged man had been waiting for some time.

“Sir, these are the Star Stones I’ve accumulated over the years.”

The Stellar Body Martial Artist spoke respectfully.

The middle-aged man glanced at them. “A bit lacking. You said Jiang Changyue has come?”

“Yes, Jiang Changyue killed the Jiang family’s second son. Our connection through the Jiang family is likely to be severed.”

After speaking, a trace of coldness flashed in the Stellar Body Martial Artist’s eyes. “Should we just kill that old fool from the Jiang family?”

“Since the Jiang family connection is about to be cut, let him make one final contribution to our research.”

The middle-aged man nodded calmly, his gaze turning icy. “Find a way to infiltrate Jiang Changkong’s territory.”

“Sir, infiltrating Jiang Changkong’s territory won’t be easy. He hasn’t been recruiting experts openly.”

The Stellar Body Martial Artist looked troubled, his expression growing serious. “Also, should our research team withdraw?”

“Why withdraw? What does this have to do with us? It was all done by those vile Star Demons.”

The middle-aged man smiled faintly, starlight swirling in his eyes as they opened and closed. “Leave that Early Star Constellation Stage Star Demon for him. If he calls upon Huo Qinglan, it can still serve its final purpose for us.”

The Stellar Body Martial Artist hesitated slightly. “Understood. But sir, are we really going to infiltrate Jiang Changkong’s territory?”

“You must infiltrate and find out what Jiang Changkong obtained in the War Palace. If you accomplish this, I guarantee you’ll reach the Star Body Peak.”

A flicker of fervor passed through the middle-aged man’s eyes.

They had pursued what was in the War Palace for so long, only for Jiang Changkong and his allies to benefit in the end.

“Thank you, sir. I will definitely—”

“If you want to know what I obtained, why not come and take it yourself?”

The Void rippled as the invisible Divine Control Art dissipated, revealing Jiang Changkong’s figure.

“Jiang Changkong, how are you here?” The middle-aged man’s expression changed.

The Stellar Body Martial Artist also stared at him in fear, never expecting Jiang Changkong to appear so suddenly.

“Early Star Constellation Stage, not bad.”

Jiang Changkong fixed his gaze on him, eyes blazing as if looking at prey.

An Early Star Constellation Stage opponent, plus the Star Crystal he just collected—this was worth killing!

“What a bold Jiang Changkong. I haven’t come for you, yet you dare to seek me out.”

Three feet of starlight shot from the middle-aged man’s eyes, his immense Star Power surging like an ocean.

In an instant, it engulfed the surrounding area for miles. An earthen-yellow star rose from the sea of Star Power.

“If you had stayed holed up in your territory, under the protection of Huo Qinglan and the others, I wouldn’t have dared to touch you. But now, you’ve come seeking your own death!”

His cold words carried a hint of excitement. Capturing Jiang Changkong would reveal everything about what was inside the War Palace.

Jiang Changkong remained calm. “You will be the first to die under my Three Great Star Bodies.”

With a thunderous roar, Star Power soared into the sky, and the power of the Holy Sun surged majestically.

White clouds swirled, their bleak mist no less formidable than the Holy Sun.

Taiji stood at the center, balancing the two great star bodies.

The Three Great Star Bodies appeared together!

“Three Great Star Bodies! So you truly obtained the secrets of the War Palace and fused three star bodies. Though they aren’t Taiyin, Taiyang, and the Power Pattern War Body, this is still terrifying.”

Starlight blazed in his eyes as the middle-aged man grew excited. Simultaneously wielding three star bodies was an unprecedented technique—exactly what they had sought to obtain!

With a wave of his hand, he summoned a surge of Star Power and sent the Stellar Body Martial Artist away.

The middle-aged man raised his palm, a long sword materializing in his hand as he struck first: “Let me see just how far your combat power has reached now that you possess the Three Great Star Bodies.”

“Enough to slay you!”

Jiang Changkong spoke calmly, as the evening glow spread across the sky—the Sunset Blade.

His left palm lifted gently, white clouds gathered, and energy pierced through the long clouds.

The blade’s radiance and the force of his palm, harmonized by the Taiji Star Body, complemented each other without the slightest conflict.

“Earthly Star.”

The middle-aged man summoned the power of the stars with his sword, a yellow-brown star materializing, its surface interwoven with profound patterns.

I Can Upgrade Infinitely