CHAPTER 413: WOKE UP BY YOUR NOISE AT 4:13

Outside her body, billions of stars were dim and lightless, with only thirty-one dazzling stars that symbolized the Realm of Great Swordsmen taking center stage amidst an expanse of nebulous star clouds, spiraling within them.

In this field of stars, Mu Hanyan could distinctly feel the pure Nine Heavens Star Power.

Unlike the earlier Heavenly Star Power that Mu Tianlie had imbued into each strike progressively, the power now was all condensed together, appearing far more majestic and boundless, filled with a destructive force.

Mu Hanyan knew, such immense Heavenly Star Power was a vast treasure trove for any swordsman, and as long as one could refine it, their strength would surely skyrocket. Yet at the same time, it held enormous dangers, for a slight mishap could lead to being shattered by the terrifying force, leaving nothing behind, not even remains.

However, even knowing the intense dangers, who could resist such temptation? At least Mu Hanyan could not.

She quietly began her Energy Movement, trying to refine the Heavenly Star Power.

"Boom!" The moment her Qi made contact with that stretch of star clouds, Mu Hanyan’s body shook violently, as if struck in the chest by a giant hammer, a mouthful of fresh blood sprayed forth.

What a terrifying power, Mu Hanyan thought with alarm while also feeling fortunate that the lingering will of Mu Tianlie hadn’t erupted with maximum strength in one go; otherwise, she’d certainly be dead without a place to bury her.

With this lesson learned, Mu Hanyan dared not act rashly and stopped for the time being.

Mu Tianlie’s Heavenly Star Power was truly too strong and too pure, surpassing the limits of the Heavenly Heart Technique – it was simply not something she could refine at her current level. Still, to give up now would feel like leaving a mountain of treasures empty-handed, and Lady Mu was truly unwilling to accept that.

"What should I do?" Mu Hanyan fretted.

"That’s right, the Sky Star Technique!" Mu Hanyan suddenly remembered the Yan Family Technique she learned from Yan Yuchu.

Though the Sky Star Technique was not as perfected and its practical efficacy was inferior to the Mu Family’s Heavenly Heart Technique, it could indeed absorb and refine the Nine Heavens Star Power and was worth a try.

Mu Hanyan engaged the Sky Star Technique, attempting once more to refine the Heavenly Star Power within her Heart Meridian.

"Boom!" The moment her Qi touched the star clouds, Mu Hanyan’s body jolted violently again, this time nearly shattering her meridians.

"Such formidable Heavenly Star Power!" Mu Hanyan spat out another mouthful of blood, patting her chest with lingering fear.

After another failure, Mu Hanyan no longer dared to attempt it. Continuing like this, she might just end up shattered into dust.

If it really came to it, she might have to give up. Though reluctant, Mu Hanyan had made her decision. What did it matter if she had to leave the mountain of treasure empty-handed? At least she’d still be alive. What good were gold and silver treasures if she had no life left to spend them?

Lady Mu understood the value of life more than others and could let go when necessary.

"Fool, why don’t you try using both Cultivation Techniques together?" Just as Mu Hanyan was preparing to give up, she suddenly heard the voice of Star Illusion Qianji in her mind, sounding as if he was frustrated at her lack of progress. Of course, there was also a hint of disdain in his tone, as if looking down upon Mu Hanyan’s intelligence once again.

"Huh? Weren’t you asleep?" Mu Hanyan hadn’t quite gotten used to his way of existence and was startled for a moment before asking.

"You woke me up," Star Illusion Qianji replied irritably.

"Sorry for the noise. Wait, you just mentioned combining the two Cultivation Techniques?" Mu Hanyan smiled and then asked.