"Brother Tang."
"Wait for me, I'll take you there."
Behind Tang Luochuan's group, Academic Director Li Zhilong quickly caught up, moving to the front to lead the way.
Gradually, the Star Observation Platform came into view.
It was a massive formation platform facing the sky, seemingly constructed from smooth moon-white stone, emitting a soft and serene glow. Carved upon it were intricate star chart patterns that shimmered with a dim radiance.
"This is the Star Observation Platform..."
"What a beautiful platform."
The sight left everyone in awe, and Xu Xiaoyan couldn't help but murmur in admiration.
Among them, Tang Luochuan's eyes flickered with contemplation.
The Star Observation Platform's function was to attract Star Power to aid students in cultivation—something no ordinary simulated training ground could achieve. Even the prestigious Shrek Academy lacked such a facility.
This place was truly extraordinary.
"The Star Observation Platform has existed since our academy's founding two thousand years ago. Every night, it draws dense stellar energy here..."
"Thanks to this, our academy has nurtured generations of formidable experts. Of course, the duration of stellar energy absorption is limited, and whether one can benefit from it..."
"...varies from person to person."
Li Zhilong explained with a smile. Ordinary students might gain some advantages under the stars, but compared to those with true stellar attributes...
The difference was like comparing a spark to a blaze.
"The help of starlight varies from person to person..."
Hearing this, everyone's gaze instinctively turned toward Xu Xiaoyan. As for her, her eyes lit up with excitement.
This Star Observation Platform was practically tailor-made for her!
Her mutated Star Wheel Ice Staff had a stronger stellar attribute than its icy counterpart. Now, with this stellar environment, she might just make a breakthrough!
"The master who created this place was truly remarkable."
"Director Li, my two friends and I all possess stellar attributes. Would it be possible..."
"...to borrow the Star Observation Platform?"
At this moment, Tang Luochuan smiled faintly and made his request.
Whether it was him with his Star Affinity, Xu Xiaoyan with her Star Wheel Ice Staff, or Ye Xinglan with her Star God Sword Martial Soul—this opportunity would bring them nothing but benefits.
"Borrow the Star Observation Platform..."
Before Li Zhilong could respond, the surrounding students froze, their expressions darkening with displeasure.
The Star Observation Platform was their academy's most treasured asset, reserved only for the most outstanding disciples who had completed special missions. These Shrek students...
How shameless! After beating them up, they now wanted to use the platform? Taking advantage much?
"Certainly."
Yet, under their gazes, Li Zhilong seemed to recall something and nodded in agreement.
"However, the Star Observation Platform operates at full capacity only at night. Right now, it's still afternoon—not the optimal time. Everyone..."
"...should wait a little longer."
Li Zhilong smiled amiably as he spoke.
"Then we'll trouble Director Li."
Tang Luochuan nodded with a smile, naturally not refusing.
Compared to such an opportunity, waiting a while was nothing—even if it took days, it would be worth it.
"You're not recovering from your injuries..."
"What brings you here?"
"Teacher..."
"Are we just letting them use it for free?"
Soon after, the youths who had been knocked down earlier were already standing by their side, and the leader couldn't help but ask.
His name was Wu Jibo, the captain of the Tianding Team and the third-place winner in the youth division of the Soul Master Tournament across the four surrounding cities.
Being defeated earlier had already left a bitter taste in his mouth, and now their Star Observation Platform was being freely used by others.
"Is it just because they're students from Shrek Academy? The resources they enjoy are already the best on the continent. Why do they need ours..."
Wu Jibo couldn't help but ask.
"What do you know?"
Upon hearing this, Li Zhilong remained calm and didn't elaborate, merely shaking his head.
"First-year students of Shrek's outer academy have only proven their potential to Shrek. Apart from receiving excellent courses, they are far from being granted resources..."
"They rely solely on themselves. And the assistance our academy provides today will surely become a celebrated tale."
Li Zhilong spoke slowly. At this moment, even knowing how highly regarded these individuals must be at Shrek, he couldn't help but be awed once more by their talent.
What he saw were not ordinary geniuses of Shrek, but a group of future top-tier powerhouses destined to leave their mark on history. Allowing them to use the Star Observation Platform now was but a trivial matter.
Yet the aid Tianding Starry Sky Soul Master Academy provided today would undoubtedly be widely recounted in the future! At that time, the already somewhat renowned Tianding Starry Sky Soul Master Academy would ascend to even greater heights.
Li Zhilong's words weren't spoken loudly, yet in this moment, Wu Jibo's heart surged with waves—reaching Soul King level solely by oneself...
"Average age of twelve or thirteen, relying only on themselves..."
"Can one truly break through to Soul King level by oneself?"
At this moment, a strange light flickered in his eyes. These people would become his role models and goals to strive for!
Perhaps he would never reach such heights, but having witnessed such geniuses, he would undoubtedly push himself harder in the future!
"..."
Not long after, under everyone's anticipation, the sky quickly darkened, and all headed toward the Star Observation Platform just as they had during the day.
Among them, Xu Xiaoyan's eyes shone the brightest, as if she had already foreseen the tremendous help this would bring her.
"So this is the Star Observation Platform enhanced by Star Power..."
From afar, everyone's attention was fixed on the Star Observation Platform, Tang Luochuan being no exception.
Under the cover of night, the unique platform appeared even more extraordinary, with Star Power continuously pouring into it.
At this moment, the immense Star Power could be felt even by those without stellar attributes, let alone him.
"Star Observation Platform."
"It truly is extraordinary."
Tang Luochuan wore an expression of awe, his thoughts wandering, when suddenly a mechanical chime rang in his mind.
[This system is exceptionally ambitious...]
[Detected that the host's small world lacks a cultivation site with stellar attributes. Bestowing the Starry Sea.]
At this moment, Tang Luochuan's attention was focused on his Dragon Valley Small World. At its edge, a vast ocean had appeared out of nowhere, and above the endless waters...
Were countless stars.
"A sea of stars, huh..."
A smile played on Tang Luochuan's lips. Now he wouldn't need to borrow the Star Observation Platform anymore!
"Little Tang, Xu Xiaoyan, and Ye Xinglan..."
"Please take your seats at the center."
Noticing Tang Luochuan's momentary distraction, Li Zhilong smiled slightly and addressed the three who were already prepared.
"Yes."
Xu Xiaoyan and Ye Xinglan, having waited eagerly for this moment, nodded immediately. Tang Luochuan, standing nearby, also stepped forward and sat down at the center of the formation.
"Whoosh—"
Ever since Tang Luochuan approached the Star Observation Platform, the stellar energies seemed to sense a certain power within him, growing restless. Now, they instinctively surged toward him.
"Stars..."
"Don't all come to me."
Maintaining his composure, Tang Luochuan glanced toward the two girls not far away, silently directing the stellar energies their way.
In an instant, equally vibrant stellar energies brushed past him, rushing toward Xu Xiaoyan and Ye Xinglan.
The majority flowed into Xu Xiaoyan, while only about a tenth reached Ye Xinglan.
"As expected, Xinglan doesn't have much affinity with stars."
Tang Luochuan smiled faintly. While absorbing Star Power was undoubtedly beneficial for him, these two hardworking girls with stellar attributes also needed this boost.
Ye Xinglan primarily focused on sword intent, which went without saying. But if the future Starry Sky Douluo could advance even further, he believed it would undoubtedly be a good thing...
"Mmm..."
Bathed in the dense stellar energy, Xu Xiaoyan and Ye Xinglan had already unconsciously released their Martial Souls.
In that moment, Ye Xinglan immediately entered a meditative state, absorbing the surging energy, her entire being reaching its peak condition.
Meanwhile, Xu Xiaoyan was enveloped in a sea of stars, her face glowing with joy, her breathing steady. The Star Wheel Ice Staff in her hand radiated an irrepressible brilliance.
"Xiao Yan, how do you feel?"
Tang Luochuan asked softly.
"This feeling..."
"It's absolutely incredible."
At that moment, Xu Xiaoyan nodded, her gentle gaze meeting Tang Luochuan's as she smiled in response.