Suddenly, Chu Shen seemed to remember something and looked at Lu Ye in astonishment: "Are you Fa Wuzun? The one on the Cumulated Points Ranking?"

He had undoubtedly seen the Cumulated Points Ranking before coming in.

Upon hearing this, Lucky Star couldn't help but glance at Lu Ye.

But soon, Chu Shen shook his head: "I must have made a mistake. The one with the same name on the Cumulated Points Ranking is ranked quite high."

The reason for this judgment was that Lu Ye's cultivation displayed was only at the Constellation Mid-Stage.

Nowadays, all the contenders on the Cumulated Points Ranking are in the Late Stage. Even if there are mid-stage ones, they are few, and as for early stage ones, there are none.

Having the same name is not uncommon. Take the name he chose, "Dominance Leaking," for instance. With so many Constellations, there must be others with the same name.

Not to mention, even having the same real name is not rare, ultimately because the number of cultivators participating in the competition in the Constellation Palace is overwhelmingly high.

In Chu Shen's view, someone at the mid-stage absolutely couldn't have the opportunity to be on the Cumulated Points Ranking, let alone being ranked so high.

"We should discuss what to do next." Chu Shen said, "You two, on my way here, I sensed some activity indicating a competition, so we're definitely facing more than one team this time, at least two or even more. Right now, our team has only three people left. Not to mention winning in the end, we must hold out for a while, at least eliminate some opponents to gain more benefits."

In such competitions, the number of opponents eliminated and the duration of holding out directly affect the final cumulated points and mystic light rewards.

Moreover, there is another rule in such competitions: if you hide for too long without engaging in battle, the Constellation Palace will mark your location, leaving you with nowhere to hide.

This is also to prevent those skilled in Concealment from using their advantage to avoid battles and simply stall for time—such a victory would be undeserved.

"So the first question for the three of us is, who will take the lead? A team ultimately needs a central figure." Chu Shen continued. This was a necessary proposal. If there was a Constellation Late Stage here, naturally, they would lead, and others would have no objections. But with two mid-stage and one early stage, deciding who leads becomes problematic.

Lucky Star quickly waved her hand: "I'll just follow you guys."

This woman also seemed to lack decisiveness.

Chu Shen looked at Lu Ye and self-recommended: "Fellow Daoist, is it alright if I lead? Don't judge based on my cultivation being one level lower than yours; I have many treasures. When it comes to power, an average Constellation Mid-Stage might not be able to defeat me."

This statement was somewhat modest. Lu Ye had experienced his methods and knew general Constellation Mid-Stage cultivators wouldn't be his match. Without mentioning anything else, just the mystic light of that mirror was highly formidable.

"Of course, Fellow Daoist, if you have any suggestions, feel free to speak. Let's discuss quickly."

Chu Shen's attitude was sincere. Lu Ye was about to respond when he suddenly felt something amiss and hurriedly shouted, "Enemy attack!"

As soon as he spoke, there were violent spirit force fluctuations, causing the ground to shake. Immediately, a fierce aura descended from the sky.

The formation here was set by Lucky Star; although it offered some protection, its main function was Concealment.

Somehow, they were unlucky enough to be discovered and immediately attacked.

In the instant the Formation collapsed, two auras were sensed by Lu Ye, one clearly mid-stage and the other late stage.

These two were undoubtedly together and were likely on their way to join their allies, passing by this place and sensing something unusual, launching a ruthless attack.

Because at this point, everyone was searching for teammates to regroup, they determined this was a gathering point, with some cultivators from a team not yet assembled. With their means, a sudden surprise attack might yield results.

In fact, they guessed correctly. If it were just two ordinary mid-stage and one early stage gathered here, facing them would likely be disastrous.

But which of the three gathered here was simple?

Indeed, Chu Shen's cultivation was low, but his wealth was substantial. Lu Ye's cultivation wasn't high, but his combat prowess was formidable. As for the Invincible Lucky Star of an unknown true form, who knew if this Constellation was simple?

Lu Ye had already leapt forward, while Chu Shen had summoned a protective spirit treasure, enveloping both himself and Lucky Star, waiting to assess the situation before making a move.

Faced with a sudden attack, his response was undoubtedly wise. Without knowing how many enemies there were or their cultivation levels, it also showcased his quick reflexes.

However, just as he was probing the enemy's situation, in his perception, violent spirit force fluctuations erupted again. In the next instant, his field of vision reflected a multitude of colorful magic and spells.

It was Lu Ye, who had sprung into action, making his move.

The two Constellations who launched the surprise attack hadn't anticipated that the enemy would be so bold. Earlier, upon detecting the varying cultivation levels of Lu Ye's group, they had been elated, thinking they had found an easy target.

They hadn't imagined that Lu Ye, a mid-stage cultivator, would not only show no signs of fleeing but would actually counterattack.

Moreover, upon seeing the scale and number of the magic and spells, they were both greatly shocked, as being able to launch so many spells in such a brief moment wasn't something a mid-stage cultivator could do.

Additionally, they could distinctly perceive that the power of each spell was significantly impressive.

The two decided swiftly and split left and right.

Magic spells thundered down from the sky, and two figures scurried out in disarray, their auras tumultuous, clearly having suffered a setback.

As Chu Shen activated his protective spirit treasure and saw this scene, his eyes lit up. Upon the sudden attack, he thought doom was certain, but with Lu Ye's counterattack, he clearly sensed Fa Wuzun's formidable foundation, and as he awoke to reality, he realized this battle... wasn't unwinnable.

He raised his hand and summoned his Body-stiffening Mirror, urging spirit force into it.

Meanwhile, the Lucky Star next to him shed her previously delicate demeanor. Her spirit force surged, her fingernails wildly lengthened, and in an instant, each nail on both hands extended half a foot, glittering with a cold, menacing light. At first glance, it seemed as if she had two pairs of lethal claws.

Her figure flickered, and she dashed out like a predatory ferocious beast.

Yet, knowing her limits, she did not seek out the late-stage opponent but instead chased after the mid-stage one.

The two figures tangled together in an instant, leaving Chu Shen, who was activating the treasure mirror's power, dumbfounded. From their first encounter, this Lucky Star gave off a fragile impression, as if she could be blown over by the wind, but only when she truly made her move did he realize her combat style was brutally lethal, a reckless abandon to trade life for life without the intent to dodge the enemy's attacks.

Her opponent was a combat cultivator, both engaging in close-quarter combat with fervent intensity. Claws collided with the opponent's spirit treasure, sparking fire everywhere.

What left Chu Shen even more stupefied was at the back; because Lu Ye, who had launched numerous spells to catch the enemy off guard, continued an unending barrage of spells. The late-stage opponent was left only to defend, hardly able to counterattack.

In a short moment, the treasure mirror in Chu Shen's hand had already been activated, but he was momentarily unsure whom to attack.

Initially, he planned to attack the late-stage opponent since their cultivation was higher; once this one was dealt with, the remaining mid-stage wouldn't be a worry for the three of them combined.

Yet, upon observing, that late-stage opponent was in dire straits, seemingly not needing his assist at all...

Instead, over at Lucky Star's side, although her reckless technique gave her a temporary edge, it might not last. Such a combat style easily placed her in grave danger!

His mind turned, and Chu Shen made a decision.

The treasure mirror's mystic light shot out, instantly enveloping the mid-stage opponent.

Entangled by the Lucky Star, he was always cautious of movements on Chu Shen's side. For battle-hardened cultivators, such unknown-power treasures were the hardest to guard against.

Only as the light blossomed did he roughly perceive the treasure's effectiveness.

Instinctively, he wanted to dodge, but he couldn't break free. Hastily twisting his body, the light only covered half of his form.

Even so, the mid-stage opponent's body suddenly stiffened; the Body-stiffening Mirror's effect, as its name implies, is to immobilize one's form. The essence of the light is an invisible field that, once entered a body, stiffens one's movements.

Lu Ye could burn and refine with the Talent Tree, thus unafraid of this mystic light, unlike others.

Even being partially covered rendered his movements disjointed.

Seizing the opportunity, the Lucky Star's claws flashed ominously, influenced perhaps by a secret technique she invoked. Her first strike shattered his protective spirit force, and the second pierced through his chest.

The mid-stage cultivator's face contorted with difficulty, his expression pained. Though unwilling, he couldn't help but blurt out, "I concede! Spare me!"

Failing to concede would mean death.

According to the Constellation Palace's dueling rules, once someone actively admits defeat, they will leave after one breath.

A single breath isn't long but sufficient for a Constellation Realm cultivator to take a life.

In other words, if Lucky Star intended, she could easily have killed him.

But unquestionably, she wasn't someone with a penchant for slaughter. Upon hearing the opponent's surrender, her deadly claws halted, pulled back from the opponent's chest in a cascade of hot blood, and she gracefully retreated.

A breath later, the mid-stage's figure vanished abruptly.

His injuries weren't light but not fatal—a Constellation Mid-Stage could recover in a day or two.

With the mid-stage problem resolved, Chu Shen quickly looked over to the late-stage's location, ready to pour spirit force into the Body-stiffening Mirror to assist Lu Ye.

But to his shock, Lu Ye showed no signs of continuing the attack.

The spell lights over there gradually dissipated, and that late-stage opponent's figure had long vanished without a trace!

The attacking late-stage was taken down single-handedly by Fa Wuzun! And in such a remarkably short time...

He knew that combined with the Lucky Star, utilizing the Body-stiffening Mirror's power was merely what led to results so quickly, and their foe was only a mid-stage.

In comparison, Fa Wuzun's strength was simply terrifyingly immense.