Looking around, he didn't see any sign of Piao Ke and the specter. Those two were probably sent to other halls, and there's no need to look for them. In this Constellation Palace, there are few occasions that require active cooperation; most of the time, cultivators operate solo.

From Piao Ke and the specter, he became familiar with the various rules of the Constellation Palace, but familiarity is one thing; personal experience is another.

Lu Ye walked straight to a gateway, ready to explore deeper.

Before leaving, he thought for a moment, put away his Boulder Mountain Saber, and changed into a looser outfit. Speaking of which, these clothes weren't originally his. His own clothes were more form-fitting, suitable for combat cultivators close combat. This piece was spoils from defeating an enemy—unsure which unfortunate soul it belonged to.

Wearing it added a touch of elegance and approachability.

Stepping forward, he walked into the portal, simultaneously activating the Thousand Faces Spirit Runes to change his appearance. Since he adopted an alias, naturally his looks also needed alteration, to avoid being recognized by those who knew him. Otherwise, if everyone subsequently learned Fa Wuzun was Li Taibai, his disguise would lose its purpose.

It was like passing through a thin membrane; his mind was inexplicably filled with new information. Lu Ye probed briefly and found that the information detailed what he needed to do next, the type of arena he entered, and even his opponent's name!

The information was quite comprehensive.

The source of the information was needless to say; it obviously came from the Constellation Palace.

When Lu Ye's vision was restored to clarity, he found himself standing on a floating land.

This should be a starry sky, with stars twinkling all around and a big sun shining brightly in the distance, its light piercing.

The floating land was sizable, enough for a Constellation cultivator to maneuver.

Lu Ye appeared at the edge of the floating land and immediately saw a person standing at the opposite edge, about 30 miles away—a Constellation named Qin Jiang.

This was his opponent for this round, and it was the simplest and most direct arena match!

In the Constellation Palace, cultivators face various scenarios; arena matches are just one among many. Generally speaking, when cultivators first enter the Constellation Palace, before they are fully familiar, they undergo several arena matches before encountering other scenarios.

Of course, cultivators have no choice about what scenario they will encounter. Everything is dictated by the rules of the Constellation Palace.

Qin Jiang appeared to be a young person of similar age to Lu Ye, with a cultivation also at mid-stage. This follows the potential rule of the Constellation Palace, attempting to arrange opponents of similar cultivation to ensure a fair contest.

However, if someone has cultivation but lacks strength, the Constellation Palace may adjust their opponent accordingly, and vice versa.

In short, the rules of the Constellation Palace are mysterious and complex. Over many years, the Constellation Palace has been activated numerous times, and generations of cultivators have tried to study its mysteries to find some patterns to capitalize on, but they've never found any significantly valuable clues.

About 30 miles away, Qin Jiang stood firm, glanced distantly at Lu Ye, and paid him little mind, focusing instead on familiarizing himself with his surroundings while testing the vicinity.

Lu Ye was doing the same, as participating for the first time required understanding many things.

In this regard, the two opponents seemed to have telepathic understanding.

Soon, Lu Ye discovered he was unharmed and verified that it was truly his real self here. He also explored the scope of this arena match.

The position of the floating land defined the boundary. When he tried to fly off the floating land, he couldn't; an imperceptible barrier enveloped the area, preventing escape.

Whether this was a real position in the starry sky or an internal space of the Constellation Palace, Lu Ye couldn't determine. The latter seemed more likely.

On the other side, Qin Jiang had already activated his spirit force and moved this way.

From his attire and style, it was clear he wasn't a magic cultivator. As for which sect he belonged to, Lu Ye couldn't ascertain, but regardless, except for magic cultivators, others needed to narrow the distance between.

Without hesitation, he cast a spell.

Surprisingly, it was the Fire Dragon Technique, unused for quite some time.

When the light shone, Qin Jiang still had a look of disdain...

The arrangement of a hundred-mile-long arena by the Constellation Palace was deliberate, because such a distance was beyond the reach of mid-stage Constellation attacks.

Typically, only those who reached the Late Stage of the Constellation's cultivation would have methods to strike across such distances, barely causing some damage.

Thus, a hundred-mile arena was plenty for two mid-stage Constellation cultivators to maneuver.

Qin Jiang naturally assumed the opponent, Fa Wuzun, was merely showing off, but such gestures only wasted one's spirit force without any practical effect.

However, when the blazing fire dragon with unquenchable momentum charged forward, Qin Jiang was taken aback. Hastily stabilizing himself, he shouted in anger, blood Qi surging, and threw a punch forward.

This guy didn't look burly, but it was evident he followed the path of a physique cultivator.

He didn't choose to evade because evasion was pointless. Cultivators in the Cloud River Realm could already control spirit force beyond their bodies, let alone in the Constellation Realm. Even if he dodged the fire dragon initially, Lu Ye could continue to control it to pursue.

The flames exploded, the fire dragon dissipated, and Qin Jiang only felt an enveloping searing heat, causing his form to sway involuntarily.

His face was full of shock, because at this moment he was more than seventy miles away from the opponent!

Such an attack range is simply not something a Constellation Mid-Stage cultivator can possess. Especially since the opponent's magic and spells, even at such distances, didn't significantly lose power. In other words, Fa Wuzun's attack range is far more than seventy miles! Possibly a hundred miles, or even further.

Seeing the leopard through a narrow tube, Qin Jiang immediately realized he had encountered a formidable opponent in this first battle.

Just as he was about to adjust his form for another attack, another fire dragon came into view, shaking its head and tail, followed by a second and a third...

After the three fire dragons, there were many other chaotic spells mixed in, looking colorful like a fireworks display.

What the heck...

Qin Jiang couldn't help but curse, but after all, he had cultivated to the Constellation Mid-Stage, so he wouldn't easily admit defeat. With a furious roar, he summoned his protective spirit treasure to shield himself, his face full of humiliation.

For a physique cultivator, being forced to use a protective spirit treasure right from the start is undoubtedly a disgraceful thing.

Facing the myriad spells, the pressure increased as he advanced, becoming unbearable at fifty miles away.

With another round of magic and spells from Lu Ye, his figure was enveloped in a sky full of lights.

Once the light dissipated, Qin Jiang had vanished.

He wasn't dead; Lu Ye could sense it. He had simply chosen to actively surrender and leave.

The competition within the Constellation Palace allows for active surrender. As long as one calls out when things look bad, they will leave after one breath, ensuring they mostly remain unharmed.

Of course, sometimes it's too late to call out, and then dying is simply dying for nothing!

Victorious in the first match, Lu Ye waited quietly.

A ball of spirit light suddenly formed out of thin air, enveloping his entire person.

This is the reward for the victor. The spirit light contains extremely pure stellar space energy, easily refined, and absorbed by Constellation cultivators without any harm.

This reward is why countless Constellations are passionate about participating in this grand event.

Even with low cultivation, as long as one wins a match here, there are benefits. Without this, how could so many Constellations eagerly come here, knowing each opening of the Constellation Palace results in the demise of many Constellations, including geniuses from top-tier domains.

This reward is one of the main reasons Lu Ye participates, the other being that he has been isolating himself for too long.

Since coming to the All Phenomena Ocean and advancing to the Constellation Mid-Stage, he had hardly engaged in any combat.

Cultivation requires more than merely enhancing one's cultivation; especially for someone like Lu Ye, who since starting the path of cultivation has been fighting—against people, the Insect Race, and the Blood Race. In essence, his cultivation has been built on combat.

Suddenly, with no opportunities for combat, Lu Ye found himself somewhat unaccustomed.

Especially since All Phenomena Ocean attracts visitors from all around, from various major races. It's an excellent place to experience the tactics of different races. But he couldn't just randomly challenge a passerby, as that would unnecessarily offend others.

The sudden opening of the Constellation Palace was undoubtedly a rare opportunity. Participating in this grand event allowed him to openly engage in combat with different Constellations, experiencing their strength and tactics.

Lu Ye believed that after this competition in the Constellation Palace, even if his cultivation didn't increase, his knowledge and experience would be greatly enhanced.

Feeling the pure energy enveloping him, Lu Ye activated the power of the Talent Tree, quickly absorbing it completely.

Not bad, equivalent to absorbing ten pieces of spirit jade.

He has a huge advantage in this respect. Normal Constellations, even if victorious, would likely need two to four hours to refine and absorb this energy, whereas he completed it within dozens of breaths.

The remaining time is sufficient for him to engage in more battles and gain more benefits.

Moreover, each victory grants a point, for which the Cumulated Points Ranking exists. Cultivators are ranked based on their acquired points. Before the Constellation Palace closes, all cultivators named on the Cumulated Points Ranking receive additional rewards.

This means that with the Talent Tree, Lu Ye will have an advantage in both absorbing and refining the victorious mystic light and gaining points. His speed and frequency are unmatched by others.

As the mystic light on his body disappeared, Lu Ye returned to the hall.

However, upon looking up, this time he appeared not in hall number fifty-six, but sixty-three.

There was no difference, just a different location. Without stopping, Lu Ye turned and headed towards the adjacent portal.