Chapter 303: Chapter 5 Unknown Star, Support Has Arrived
"Hahaha, Junior Chen, you finally made it," Huang Kui revealed his typical naive smile.
Without the previous incident, Chen Jiuge might have thought well of this Senior Huang.
"Senior Huang, what did you want to see me for?" Chen Jiuge was quite displeased, but he maintained a relatively gentle demeanor on his face.
"Come, come, Junior, I’ve got a great opportunity for you this time."
「Inside the Scripture Pavilion.」
Huang Kui took out a Jade Scroll and said, "Junior, this contains the coordinates of an unknown star."
Chen Jiuge was indifferent inside, but he feigned interest and asked, "Senior, you’re not joking, are you?"
"Junior, how could I possibly deceive you?"
"Senior, the announcement said that successfully occupying a star would allow an individual to receive thirty percent of the profits."
"COUGH COUGH, it’s mainly because there are some minor issues that I’m afraid I won’t be able to resolve alone."
"Go on."
In the Infinite Star Sea, monsters from alien universes inhabit every region. The only difference is the type of monster that appears. The Insect Nest had moved away years ago, leaving behind only faint traces. Other alien universe creatures had already begun to dispatch small teams to invade.
The Third Zone, where Chen Jiuge was located, was rich in resources. Thus, the alien universe creatures targeting it were mostly those rare species that had developed Spiritual Wisdom. The unknown star that Huang Kui discovered was inhabited by Corpse Demons. Corpse Demons’ breeding capabilities couldn’t compare with the Insect Clan, but their individual strength was quite formidable. A regular Corpse Demon was equivalent to the lower-mid level of a True Immortal of the Heavenly Realm, and a mutated Corpse Demon was even stronger.
There were nearly fifty True Immortal Corpse Demons on that unknown star, along with hundreds of thousands of regular Corpse Humans. Huang Kui couldn’t handle it alone. He needed to find partners, but he was reluctant to share the profits. Therefore, he planned to find Chen Jiuge, intending to monopolize everything after defeating the Corpse Demons.
"Junior, there are quite a few Corpse Demons on that unknown star, but the resources are also extraordinarily rich. You know, Corpse Demons only consume living things, and the star mainly features Spirit Plants." Fearing Chen Jiuge was still wary, Huang Kui simply took out a sample he had obtained.
A small tree about the height of a child appeared between them. Huang Kui’s face showed a fervent expression as he exclaimed, "Silver Fruit, ranked among the top hundred star-related Spirit Fruits in the lower Star Seas. Not only does it mature quickly, but its effects are also extremely potent. It can speed up a cultivator’s cultivation of star-related Divine Skills, and with long-term consumption, there’s even a potential for cultivators to develop a unique Star Physique."
Seeing Chen Jiuge still hesitant, Huang Kui grew impatient and asked, "Junior, what do you think?"
"Senior Huang, you know this is my first time in the Infinite Star Sea. I’m not planning to take risks. Moreover, handling the Tianyuan Pigs for the submission is not easy on its own. So, I’m sorry, Senior Huang, maybe you should find someone else in our Sect," Chen Jiuge politely declined.
Huang Kui, somewhat unwilling to give up, tried to persuade him again, but Chen Jiuge was firm in his decision, simply shaking his head. Helpless, Huang Kui could only leave him with, "Junior, do think it over."
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Tianyuan District. This was the name Chen Jiuge had given his own stationed area. He couldn’t always call it the ’Heavenly Origin Pig feeding area’; that would be too demeaning, making him seem like just a pig farmer—even though he indeed was one.
Returning to the Tianyuan District, Chen Jiuge wandered around somewhat absent-mindedly, holding Second Senior Brother.
Unknown stars! Silver Fruits! These were a huge temptation for him, weren’t they!
The announcement stated that if you handed over a star to the Sect, you could just sit back and earn thirty percent of the profits. However, there were hidden rules: you had to establish and fund all defenses and maintenance yourself. In that case, by paying just thirty percent of the profits, you would gain the protection of the Myriad Beasts Sect.
"It’s a shame I don’t know the location of that unknown star, or I’d secretly give it a try." Chen Jiuge thought with some regret. Why isn’t Huang Kui one of those arrogant, brainless types of villains?
"Right, Second Senior Brother?"
In Chen Jiuge’s arms, Second Senior Brother twitched his ears with a clueless look, appearing rather dopey and cute.
「A month passed by quickly.」
During this month, Huang Kui sought Chen Jiuge for cooperation several times, but all his offers were refused. Later, when messages arrived via the Communication Stone, Chen Jiuge acted as if he hadn’t seen them and ignored him altogether.
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"Damn it! How did someone so cowardly ever manage to cultivate to the True Immortal realm?" Huang Kui found it hard to understand. As a Myriad Beasts Sect disciple who had battled his way to True Immortal status as part of the Protecting Army, the life-and-death battles Huang Kui had endured were almost as routine as drinking water.
"Should I look for my old comrades?" Huang Kui hesitated. Those in the Protecting Army who had achieved True Immortality but were unwilling to become regular disciples were typically those who had enhanced their cultivation amidst life and death—tough individuals who weren’t just difficult to control, but he might not even be able to beat.
Although the Protecting Army primarily consisted of individuals who had ascended from smaller worlds, many Myriad Beasts Sect disciples had joined, including several Direct Disciples of the Elders, all of whom had exceptionally steadfast Dao Hearts.
Picking up a blood-colored Communication Stone, Huang Kui hesitated for a long time before finally putting his hand down, consoling himself, "Let’s wait a bit longer. I refuse to believe that a disciple who hasn’t seen much can resist such great temptation. Anyway, the Corpse Demons only eat living things, and the Silver Fruit won’t be damaged. There’s no need to rush."