Chapter 302: Divine Control Art Perfected

The Soul-Stabilizing Tree trembled, and a stream of information flowed into Jiang Changkong’s mind, guiding him forward.

But that was the only one; these two hadn’t drawn the complete map.

“Before we can trust each other, let’s talk about cooperation later.”

Jiang Changkong’s voice was indifferent as he manifested the Divine Control Art: “Do you belong to the Federation, or some other major faction?”

“Neither of us can be sure if the other is worth cooperating with, but to obtain the Near-God Treasure, one side must first show sincerity.”

A smile appeared on the young woman’s face: “We’re both from the Federation—Gu Yanyu, Qiu Yun.”

“I won’t give my name. I’m a lord of the Void Realm, and I have the Soul-Stabilizing Tree,” Jiang Changkong said calmly.

“How about splitting the treasure into three parts?” Qiu Yun suggested.

“It’s too early to talk about distribution now. Since we’ve decided to cooperate, let’s be patient. I have other matters to attend to, so until next time.”

With that, Jiang Changkong withdrew from the Dark Space.

A Near-God Treasure, and people from the Federation, splitting it into three parts? Even a fool could see that was impossible.

Because they couldn’t make the final decision; the Federation would surely send many powerful individuals, even Top-Rank Martial Artists, when the time came.

If they said they’d give him a share, he might believe it, but splitting it into three was nonsense.

Could it be that they planned to kill everyone else and split it with him?

Gu Yanyu, Qiu Yun—he could ask Huo Qinglan about these two.

Thinking this, Jiang Changkong sent a message to Huo Qinglan.

Not long after, Huo Qinglan replied: “Gu Yanyu is a Soul Warrior at the peak of the mid-stage Star level in the Federation. Qiu Yun is from the Rogue Martial Artists Alliance, also at the peak of the mid-stage Star level. He’s been in seclusion all this time.”

Qiu Yun?

Rogue Martial Artists Alliance?

How could they both be in seclusion together?

Could it be that they obtained a treasure and didn’t reveal it?

Jiang Changkong didn’t dwell on it further. Peak mid-stage Star level was tricky; he’d avoid provoking them for now.

Checking the time, he had been in seclusion for two days. The Star Crystals and the green beads should have been processed by now.

Leaving the secret chamber, Jiang Jiangqiao was still in seclusion.

Arriving at the laboratory, everything had been processed. Professor Yun was busy with other tasks.

“Lord, your ninth-grade low-tier weapon has been forged and stored with the Star Crystals.”

Professor Yun handed him a Hidden Star Ring.

Jiang Changkong nodded and prepared to leave, but Professor Yun spoke again: “Lord, if you ask the three families for help, strike ruthlessly and make them fear you.

That way, even when you’re not here, as long as you’re alive, no one will dare to touch us.”

“I understand.”

With that, Jiang Changkong turned and left.

There were a total of 1,230 green beads, each containing 10,000 units of Essence, comparable to tenth-grade low-tier Star Crystals.

Jiang Changkong kept the extra 230 beads and used only 1,000.

He would save these 230 for now; they might come in handy if he ever needed Huo Qinglan’s help.

Instead of returning to the secret chamber, he went deep into the mountains, found a secluded spot, and began his cultivation.

This time, he planned to focus on improving the Divine Control Art.

Having just acquired Soul Manipulation techniques, the Divine Control Art was his best means of annihilating Star-level and Stellar Body-level Martial Artists.

Only by improving the Divine Control Art could he make those Martial Artists truly fear him.

As the Divine Control Art reached perfection, his body once again turned transparent. Invisible Star Power swept through, and the Divine Control Stellar Body manifested.

Within a radius of a hundred li, all sorts of wondrous scenes appeared.

Flowers bloomed in abundance, competing in beauty; the Holy Sun hung high in the sky, and butterflies danced about.

It was like a realm of immortals.

This is the Soul Illusion Realm. Unless one surpasses him and arrives here, it would be like the previous sea of flowers—no abnormalities could be detected.

There was no killing intent; it merely manifested to confuse the enemy.

If killing intent was needed, he would have to add it himself.

As his soul power transformed, Jiang Changkong’s soul Stellar Body grew increasingly complex.

Several hours later, the phenomena dissipated, the myriad flowers vanished, and the illusory paradise collapsed.

Jiang Changkong’s soul Stellar Body faded away, and all the power within his body withdrew completely.

The Divine Control Art had reached perfect completion!

Jiang Changkong: Star Body Peak.

High-tier mid-grade martial arts:

Three-meter Golden Body: Perfect 1/43,200,000

Taiji Yin-Yang Art: Perfect 1/43,200,000

Tyrant Blade: Perfect 1/43,200,000

Holy Sun Technique: Perfect 1/43,200,000

Divine Control Art: Perfect 43,200,000/43,200,000

Bright Moon Art: Perfect 1/43,200,000

White Cloud Nine Layers Scripture: Perfect 1/43,200,000

High-tier mid-grade array arts:

Battle Form Star Array Diagram (Incomplete): Perfect 1/43,200,000

Essence, Qi, and Spirit: 20,535,485.4

Just over twenty million more, and he could perfect another martial art.

This time, he hoped those factions wouldn’t disappoint him.

Transforming into a Holy Sunlight sphere, Jiang Changkong soared through the air, heading toward his territory.

Boom!

As soon as he arrived at the mineral vein area, a loud rumble echoed, accompanied by an intense surge of power.

A hand formed of Star Power plunged into the earth, grabbing a large clump of soil and Star Crystals.

“Consider yourselves wise. Today, I’ll only take the Star Crystals and won’t trouble you further.”

A middle-aged man stood proudly in the starry sky above.

Below, Jiang Haisheng and Xu Hengzhi glared with fury in their eyes, but recalling Jiang Changkong’s instructions, they could only restrain themselves.

Hum.

An invisible wave of power rippled out, and the middle-aged man stiffened before plummeting rapidly.

Boom!

The ground exploded into a massive crater. A Holy Sunlight sphere hovered above the middle-aged man’s head: “Which family are you from?”

Before the man could speak, Xu Hengzhi and Jiang Haisheng approached: “He’s from the Lin family.”

“What, you dare to strike?” The middle-aged man sneered, showing no fear. “For the Lin family to take an interest in your meager Star Crystals is an honor for you.”

The Holy Sunlight sphere trembled as golden palm force condensed, enveloping the large mineral vein with a single strike.

Rumble!

The earth collapsed, the mineral vein was destroyed, and dust billowed, revealing a massive palm imprint: “The Lin family harbors sinister intentions, destroying my large mineral vein.”

“Hah, are you going to complain to Huo Qinglan? Between territories, she has no authority—”

Boom!

The middle-aged man exploded instantly. A faint soul flew out and was drawn into Jiang Changkong’s light sphere.

Roots of the Soul-Stabilizing Tree extended, directly devouring the faint soul.

“I was just worrying about who to target first, and here you deliver yourself to me.”

Jiang Changkong snorted coldly as the Holy Sunlight began to retract: “You two watch over the territory and continue mining the mineral vein.”

“Still mine? Another one?” Xu Hengzhi and the other were stunned.

“I’m not a fool. Not a single Star Crystal inside was shattered. Hurry and dig them out. I’m going to deal with the Lin family.”

With that, Jiang Changkong rode the Holy Sunlight sphere and shot through the sky.

The Divine Control Art had long since pinpointed the location of every Star Crystal. Though the strike caused a great commotion, not a single Star Crystal was actually affected.

If they wanted to trample over him, they had better be prepared to pay the price in blood.

There were fifteen families in total. After Jiang Changkong returned, these fifteen families had also fallen silent.

But when he remained inactive and secluded himself for two days, these fifteen families began to stir again.

Did they think he wouldn’t dare to cause trouble and intended to swallow his anger?

The location of the Lin family had long been ascertained, only three thousand li away from his territory.

This distance was nothing for a High-Rank Martial Artist.

Jiang Changkong soared through the sky without any concealment, with the Holy Sun shining brightly along the way, nourishing all things.

The passage of the Holy Sun also caught the attention of many Martial Artists on the road, with some family factions and lords rushing out.

“Jiang Changkong is finally making a move.”

“This direction—is he heading toward the Lin family?”

“Let’s follow and see just how talented this person is, whom the three families regard as an ally and Huo Qinglan values.”

Numerous glowing orbs rose into the air, closely following Jiang Changkong as he made his way to the Lin family.

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