For some reason, Zhu Ping’an suddenly felt that the Ancient Star Sage in front of him was slightly unreliable.
But before he could react, the Ancient Star Sage Inheritance of the Nine Revolutions Stellar Art had already begun. Endless starlight transformed into beams that shot down like sharp arrows, piercing directly through Zhu Ping’an’s body.
Zhu Ping’an clenched his teeth, preparing himself to endure unbearable pain. However, when the starlight shone into his body, he felt no pain at all. Instead, a warm sensation spread through him.
“Huh?”
Zhu Ping’an raised his hand in surprise. Threads of star arcs danced cheerfully at his fingertips. He could clearly feel that he was now able to control the Power of the Stars.
“Senior, didn’t you say the Nine Revolutions Stellar Art is extremely difficult? Why does it feel like I’ve already stepped into the beginner stage?”
The Ancient Star Sage gave him a strange look. “Because the hardest part, you already survived on your own.”
Back then, even after making thorough preparations and carefully guiding the Power of the Stars into his body using the Nine Revolutions Stellar Art, he had suffered excruciating pain and nearly died on the spot. This brat, however, had recklessly swallowed Star Radiance without cultivating any technique at all, and not only survived but endured it head-on.
Zhu Ping’an began circulating the Nine Revolutions Stellar Art. The dormant Power of the Stars within him awakened like a roaring dragon, surging violently and stirring the vitality and blood throughout his body.
At the same time, he clearly sensed that the countless stars in the sky were now connected to him. Strands of stellar power continuously poured into his body. With a mere thought, the stars of the heavens could be used by him.
“This Star-Gazing Secret Realm was passed down by me. The stars in the sky were all refined by me in the past. Now that you have mastered the Nine Revolutions Stellar Art, you should know how to deal with that monster,” the Ancient Star Sage said with a faint smile.
“Thank you, Senior! Senior, I have one more question.” Seeing the Ancient Star Sage’s remaining soul gradually becoming thinner, Zhu Ping’an hurriedly asked.
“Go ahead,” the Ancient Star Sage nodded.
“That monster… is it a ferocious beast? Or a demon?”
The Ancient Star Sage fell silent for a moment before letting out a sigh.
“He is human. A human who lost his way. Too much time has passed, and he has completely lost himself. Give him release. I entrust this to you.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the soul body of the Ancient Star Sage slowly dissipated. He was only a remnant soul to begin with. Passing down the Nine Revolutions Stellar Art had exhausted all of his remaining energy.
“Farewell, Senior!” Zhu Ping’an performed a respectful bow.
“Alright, go save your beloved. Hahaha, what an interesting young man.”
With a burst of laughter, the Ancient Star Sage completely vanished, and the Dimensional Space disappeared as well.
On the surface, it seemed as though only a single breath had passed, but Zhu Ping’an had spent a long time inside the Dimensional Space.
The humanoid creature faintly sensed that something about Zhu Ping’an had changed, yet it could not pinpoint what.
“Speak! What is your relationship with the Ancient Star Sage? My patience is running out!”
He instinctively grew agitated. His sharp fingernails pressed into Yan Shubing’s delicate face, drawing a drop of bright blood.
Yan Shubing screamed, desperately tightening her sphincter to stop herself from urinating in fear.
Zhu Ping’an’s expression changed as he shouted sternly, “Release her! Otherwise, I will make you regret ever coming into this world! If you harm someone I care about, you are already courting death!”
For the moment, he had no intention of making a move. He wanted to see what the plot would arrange to save Yan Shubing, the female lead, if he did nothing.
“Oh? Make me regret coming into this world? You think you can kill me? Ha ha ha ha ha ha!”
The humanoid creature laughed wildly.
“I come from ten thousand years ago. In my prime, ants like you would have been crushed to death by my pressure just by approaching me. And you dare to speak so arrogantly here?”
Clang!
Zhu Ping’an’s long sword left its sheath in response.
“Bingbing, don’t worry! I won’t let him harm even a single strand of your hair!”
Yan Shubing’s breathing stalled. She was so furious she almost fainted. If she hadn’t been restrained by the humanoid creature and unable to move, she would have knelt down and begged Zhu Ping’an to stop boasting. If he kept this up, she would truly die.
At that moment, a resounding dragon’s roar suddenly echoed from the side.
Ye Qingxian gripped the spear tightly, entering a strange and mysterious state.
“Damn! This backfired!”
Zhu Ping’an’s face darkened. He hadn’t expected that by not making a move, the opportunity would fall onto Ye Qingxian instead. How could he tolerate that?
“Everyone, disperse immediately! I already have a method to defeat this monster, but the area of effect will be vast. I, Zhu Ping’an, fear harming the innocent. Move far away! Leave this monster to me alone!”
Zhu Ping’an shouted righteously. The other College Entrance Examination Candidates were not fools and quickly retreated to a safe distance.
Zhu Ping’an began circulating the Nine Revolutions Stellar Art, drawing upon the countless stars in the sky.
These stars had already been refined by the Ancient Star Sage. Now, resonating with the same source of power, they were easily mobilized, transforming into brilliant meteors that fell from the heavens.
Whether by coincidence or fate, one meteor happened to crash directly toward Ye Qingxian. He was immersed in a mysterious state of comprehension and had not anticipated a meteor falling on his head. He was struck and sent flying.
“Pfft!”
Ye Qingxian spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning extremely twisted with fury. This story is hosted at g.com.
“Zhu Ping’an!!!”
Ye Qingxian’s chest heaved violently. During the last mock exam, Zhu Ping’an had interrupted his Enlightenment State. This time in the College Entrance Examination, he had ruined his opportunity. Ye Qingxian wished he could kill Zhu Ping’an on the spot.
“Ah! Classmate Ye, how could you be so careless? Didn’t I just say to move farther away? Why didn’t you listen?”
Zhu Ping’an spoke anxiously, as if it had truly been an accidental injury.
Ye Qingxian was already injured. Seeing Zhu Ping’an’s shameless expression, he panted like a bull, his eyes bloodshot, and finally fainted from anger.
When the humanoid creature saw the sky filled with meteors, terror appeared on his face.
“No! Impossible! That guy, the Ancient Star Sage, is long dead! I personally watched him breathe his last! How can anyone still mobilize the Power of the Stars here? This is impossible!”
Boom!
A terrifying meteor descended from the sky, smashing the ground and creating a deep crater.
This place was originally his prison. The meteors dealt immense damage to him, shattering the black armored scales covering his body.
At this moment, the humanoid creature no longer had the capacity to hold onto Yan Shubing. She was thrown aside, rolling several times across the ground before barely managing to stand.
Covered in dust and looking utterly disheveled, she had completely lost her previous delicate appearance.
“Brother Ping’an…”
Before she could finish speaking, another meteor landed conveniently beside her, sending her tumbling across the ground again.
A faint smile curved at Zhu Ping’an’s lips. He had already figured out the rule. As long as he did not intend to take Ye Qingxian’s or Yan Shubing’s lives, he would not violate the plot’s taboo.
“Bingbing, hurry over here! It’s too dangerous over there!”
On the surface, Zhu Ping’an appeared extremely anxious. In secret, however, he continued controlling the meteors to land beside Yan Shubing. Each strike was precisely calculated, enough to injure and humiliate her without being fatal.
He had long wanted to deal with Yan Shubing, this little schemer, but had never found the right opportunity.
Anyone paying close attention would notice that more meteors fell beside Yan Shubing than those striking the humanoid monster.
“Bingbing! Seeing you like this makes my heart ache! Come stand behind me and let me protect you!”
“Ah, Bingbing, how could you be so careless? Hurry over here!”
“Bingbing, are you alright? Your hair is all burned!”
“Bingbing, your underwear flew off!”