Chapter 696: Entering the Immortal Valley, the Skeleton of the Strong!
Xu Sanhu, the ruler of Xinghui City, is famous for his unfathomable cultivation and shrewd tactics.
He is not only a politician, but also a practitioner with a strong interest in the power of stars.
Luo Chen and the man in black learned that Xu Sanhu had been secretly collecting information about the power of stars and had heard of the existence of the star armor.
In order to find out Xu Sanhu's true intentions, Luo Chen and the man in black decided to sneak into the city lord's mansion.
They used the cover of night to avoid the heavy guards and finally came to the library of the city lord's mansion.
Here, they found some precious ancient books about the power of stars, including descriptions of the star armor and the heart of the star.
In a yellowed ancient book, Luo Chen found a shocking record: "The Heart of the Stars is the soul of the mighty star, and contains the ultimate secret of the power of the stars."
"Those who obtain it can control the stars and reverse the world."
This sentence made Luo Chen and the man in black realize that the value of the Heart of the Stars far exceeded their imagination.
They decided to act more cautiously.
Luo Chen began to try to combine the power of the Heart of the Stars with the Star Armor in order to reach a higher level of cultivation.
With the help of the Heart of the Stars, Luo Chen's cultivation speed has advanced by leaps and bounds, and the Star Armor has gradually shown more incredible abilities.
However, the good times did not last long, and the city lord Xu Sanhu seemed to have noticed something.
He began to secretly send people to investigate the abnormal situation in the city, and the actions of Luo Chen and the man in black became more and more difficult.
In order not to attract Xu Sanhu's attention, they had to temporarily stop their research on the Heart of the Stars.
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In Xinghui City.
In a secret courtyard.
At this time, Luo Chen was sitting quietly under a stone pavilion drinking hot tea.
"The power of the stars is really mysterious and full of dangers!"
"The city lord, the mysterious forces, and other people are extremely coveting the power of the stars."
"I don't know if my choice was right or wrong..."
"As a result, I have become the center of the vortex now."
Luo Chen's thoughts drifted away. He recalled that his original intention of embarking on this path was to pursue power and to protect everything he cherished.
However, as his power grew, he found himself being drawn into a larger vortex, an ancient secret about the power of the stars, a secret that could change the entire Xinghui City and even the wider world.
The man in black walked into the stone pavilion and saw Luo Chen in deep thought. He said softly, "Luo Chen, you don't have to worry too much. Things may not be as pessimistic as you think."
Luo Chen raised his head, and a trace of determination flashed in his eyes: "I know, but I often wonder if it's all worth it."
The man in black sat down and said slowly: "The pursuit of star power has never been an easy road, but you have come here and there is no turning back."
"The secret of the heart of the stars is not only about power, but also about balance."
"If we can master it, we may be able to stop those greedy people from using the power of the stars to do evil."
Luo Chen nodded, he knew that the man in black was telling the truth.
He took a deep breath, stood up, and looked determined: "So, what should we do next?"
The man in black said calmly: "Let's improve our strength first. Only strength is the key to everything..."
The man in black took out an old scroll from his arms and handed it to Luo Chen: "This is the secret book about star power that I collected recently. It records some advanced cultivation methods, which may help you improve your strength faster."
Luo Chen took the scroll and felt the ancient breath contained in it. He unfolded it carefully, and saw that it was densely written with star symbols and cultivation formulas.
He began to study it carefully. Every time he understood a paragraph, he felt that the star power in his body became more active.
At the same time, the man in black began to set up various defensive and hidden magic arrays in the courtyard to ensure that their cultivation would not be disturbed by the outside world.
Under the protection of the magic array, Luo Chen began to try to practice the methods on the scroll.
Time passed like a white horse, and Luo Chen's cultivation was also advancing by leaps and bounds.
He began to be able to sense the stars farther away, and even feel the fluctuations of the star power in the daytime.
His star armor also became stronger and brighter as his cultivation level improved.
However, just as Luo Chen was immersed in the joy of cultivation, the forces of the city lord Xu Sanhu began to conduct a more rigorous investigation into the abnormal situation in the city.
They even began to secretly monitor some suspicious people, and Luo Chen and the man in black became one of their targets.
Late one night, Luo Chen and the man in black were practicing in the courtyard, and suddenly felt a strong breath approaching.
They quickly put away all traces of cultivation and hid.
Soon, a group of practitioners in black appeared outside the courtyard. They searched around, as if looking for something.
"It seems that our whereabouts have been exposed."
The man in black whispered, with a trace of worry in his eyes.
Luo Chen clenched his fists, he knew that now was not the time to retreat: "We can't let them discover the secrets of the Heart of the Stars and the Star Armor."
The two decided to leave the courtyard temporarily and find a new hiding place.
Under the cover of night, they quietly left and headed for a secret cave outside Xinghui City.
This cave was discovered by the man in black in his early years. It is full of complex mechanisms and magic arrays, which are enough to resist external invasion.
In the cave, Luo Chen continued to practice, while the man in black began to study how to fight against the power of the city lord Xu Sanhu.
They knew that in order to protect the Heart of the Stars and the Star Armor, they must have enough power.
The results of Luo Chen's practice in the cave gradually emerged. His Star Armor can change its shape at will, and can even turn into a stream of light around him, forming a powerful defensive barrier.
His means of attack have also become more diverse, and he can use the power of the stars to perform powerful moves.
At the same time, the man in black also found some ancient mechanism drawings in the cave. He began to try to repair and activate the mechanisms in the cave to enhance their defense capabilities.
While they were working hard to improve their strength, the city lord Xu Sanhu was also secretly planning something famous.
He tried to find the whereabouts of Luo Chen and the man in black through various means.
Xu Sanhu knew that the secrets of the Heart of Stars and the Armor of Stars were extremely important to him, and he must not let these treasures fall into the hands of others.
By chance, Xu Sanhu learned the location of the cave where Luo Chen and the man in black were hiding.
He immediately summoned a group of elite practitioners to prepare for a surprise attack on the cave.
Luo Chen and the man in black knew nothing about this, and they continued to practice in the cave.
Until late one night, when they were practicing, they suddenly felt a violent vibration outside the cave.
"Oh no, someone is coming!"
The man in black changed his face and stood up quickly.
Luo Chen also stood up, and his star armor covered his whole body in an instant, flashing a dazzling light.
The two quickly rushed out of the cave, only to see a group of black-clothed practitioners had surrounded the cave.
"Hand over the Heart of Stars and the Armor of Stars, and I will spare your life!"
The leading black-clothed practitioner said coldly.
Luo Chen and the man in black looked at each other, and they knew that this battle was inevitable.
Luo Chen took a deep breath, and the star power on the star armor began to boil, and he was ready to fight.
The battle was about to break out. Luo Chen and the man in black relied on the power of the star armor and the heart of the star to fight fiercely with Xu Sanhu's practitioners.
The power of the stars and the power of the practitioners intertwined in the night sky, bursting with dazzling light.
Luo Chen waved the star armor in his hand, and every attack was accompanied by the pressure of the star power, forcing the opponent back.
The man in black used the mechanism in the cave to cleverly contain the opponent's offensive.
However, Xu Sanhu's side had a large number of people, and they gradually gained the upper hand.
Luo Chen and the man in black began to feel pressure, and they knew that they had to end the battle as soon as possible.
At this moment, Luo Chen suddenly felt that the heart of the star in his body began to beat violently, and an unprecedented power poured into his body.
He shouted, and the star armor burst into a brilliant light, forming a huge star light column, which repelled all the practitioners around him.
Xu Sanhu and others were shocked by the sudden power and retreated.
Luo Chen and the man in black seized the opportunity, quickly broke through the encirclement and disappeared into the night.
After the battle, Luo Chen and the man in black looked for a new hiding place again.
......
This is the case in the world of immortal cultivation.
Many times, many things are not satisfactory.
The strong prey on the weak, and the fittest survive. This is also the eternal law of this world.
For example, Luo Chen is not as strong as the City Lord's Mansion now.
He can only run around like this.
"How is it?"
"Are you okay?"
Luo Chen leaned against a cold stone wall, panting. His star armor was covered with cracks, but it still emitted a faint light.
The man in black stood beside him, looking around vigilantly to make sure there were no pursuers following.
"I'm fine, just too exhausted."
Luo Chen's voice was a little hoarse, but his eyes revealed determination.
The man in black nodded, took out a pill from his arms and handed it to Luo Chen: "This is a pill to restore strength, you take it first."
Luo Chen took the pill and swallowed it without hesitation.
After the pill entered his stomach, a warm current quickly spread in his body, and his physical strength and star power began to recover slowly.
"What should we do next?"
Luo Chen asked, with a hint of confusion in his eyes.
The man in black pondered for a moment, then said: "We need to find a safer place, and at the same time, you need more cultivation resources to improve your strength."
Luo Chen nodded, he knew that the man in black was telling the truth.
In this world where the weak are the prey of the strong, if you don't have enough strength, you can only be slaughtered.
The two decided to go to a place called "Bu Luo Valley".
Bu Luo Valley is located on the edge of Xinghui City, a corner forgotten by many immortal cultivators.
Although there are many dangers there, there are also many unknown cultivation resources hidden.
After several days of trekking, Luo Chen and the man in black finally arrived at Bu Luo Valley.
The valley was filled with gloomy air and a faint mist filled the air, making people feel inexplicably depressed.
"Is this the Bu Luo Valley?" Luo Chen looked around with a frown.
"Yes, although it is dangerous here, it is exactly what we need." The man in black replied.
They began to explore the valley and look for cultivation resources.
There are many exotic plants growing in the Bu Luo Valley, some of which have extremely high medicinal value.
Luo Chen and the man in black carefully picked these plants, while also being wary of various monsters in the valley.
During one of the collections, Luo Chen accidentally discovered a hidden cave.
The cave was full of ancient formations, and it was obvious that it was once a place where a master lived in seclusion and practiced.
"There may be something we need here."
Luo Chen said excitedly.
The man in black nodded, and the two carefully entered the cave.
The space inside the cave was not large, but it was very delicately arranged.
A white bone emitting bursts of white light was placed on one side of the cave.
Next to the white bones, there were several ancient magic weapons and some yellowed scrolls.
Luo Chen and the man in black approached carefully, fearing that they would trigger some traps.
"These magic weapons look old, but they seem to contain powerful power."
Luo Chen whispered, his eyes lingering on these magic weapons.
The man in black nodded. He picked up a scroll and unfolded it gently. There were some ancient words written on it.
"This is a cultivation method. If I am not mistaken, this should be the cultivation experience left by that master."
Hearing this, Luo Chen's eyes flashed with excitement.
What they need most now is a way to improve their strength.
He walked to the bones, bowed respectfully, and then began to observe the surroundings carefully.
On the other side of the bones, Luo Chen found a small stone platform with an exquisite jade box on it.
He carefully opened the jade box, and inside lay a pill emitting a faint blue light.
"This is..."
Luo Chen was shocked. He could feel that this pill contained extremely pure star power.
The man in black also noticed this pill. He walked over and observed it carefully and said, "This should be a star pill. After taking it, it can greatly improve the cultivation of star power."
Luo Chen nodded. He understood what this star pill meant to them. Without hesitation, he carefully put away the Star Pill and prepared to take it in a safe place.
In the cave, they also found some precious medicinal materials and several ancient books on formations.
These discoveries undoubtedly provided great help for their cultivation path.
In the Bu Luo Valley, Luo Chen and the man in black began a new cultivation life.
They used the resources in the cave to practice day and night, and their strength gradually improved.
However, the good times did not last long. The city lord Xu Sanhu did not give up chasing them.
The practitioners he sent wandered around the Bu Luo Valley, trying to find their traces.
Just as Luo Chen was practicing in the cave, he suddenly felt a strong breath approaching.
He quickly got up and rushed out of the cave with the man in black.
Not far away, Xu Sanhu led a group of practitioners and was slowly walking towards them.
Xu Sanhu had a cold smile on his face, and it was obvious that he came prepared this time.
