This was the first time he had ventured into the boundless Sea of Stars after breaking through to the Realm of Ten Directions Heaven. The moment he entered, he immediately felt various bizarre forces intertwining around him. It was like wading into a swamp, and the lightning-fast speed he possessed on the forsaken land immediately slowed to a crawl.

Wisps and threads of the Sea of Stars’ power coiled around him, seemingly trying to engulf him. Moreover, some sharp beams of light shot out, striking his body and causing him intense pain throughout; even his limbs began to grow numb.

Within the vast Sea of Stars existed all manner of energies. Heavenly Masters of the Ten Directions Heaven Realm who first entered this expanse had to face a trial by these very forces.

As countless strange powers assaulted him, Ji Changkong’s progress became excruciatingly slow. Under the impact of those energies, his limbs gradually seemed to no longer obey him. In just a short while, his whole body ached and tingled, rendering him powerless.

He summoned the vital essence within his body, forming a Five Elements Light Shield to cover himself, which offered some respite from the encroaching forces.

“This won’t do!” Xiao Han stood beside him, speaking with gravity. “When entering the Sea of Stars for the first time, you must confront the test of these powers. The journey between stars takes too long, and the distance is too great. You cannot rely solely on vital essence to resist. If you do, the moment your essence is depleted, you won't be able to move an inch. Should you encounter anyone with ill intentions midway, you will have nowhere to go but death!” “Then what should I do?” Ji Changkong asked, startled.

“Take down the shield and use your physical body to perceive the powers in the Sea of Stars, letting your body gradually adapt. Only this way can you remain in the Sea of Stars indefinitely. Don’t worry too much; the bodies of Ten Directions Heaven Realm Masters are extraordinary and generally won't be shattered by the Sea of Stars’ power. As long as you find the trick and grasp the patterns of these energies, you won't just negate their impact—you could even increase your speed hundreds of times, faster than when you were on the Planet of Life.” “Is that so?” Ji Changkong replied, and without hesitation, he dismissed the Five Elements Light Shield covering his body, exposing his flesh once more.

Xiao Han and Huo Feng flanked him, one on the left and one on the right, offering occasional pointers and sharing some of their own insights to guide him.

Gradually, he truly sensed that the incoming Sea of Stars’ forces did possess an ineffable pattern. For instance, one type of undulating, strange Sea of Stars’ power, when it struck, followed a completely fixed, curving trajectory. By cautiously navigating while advancing, it was indeed possible to evade it.

Once he recognized the track of that curve and used his own perception to dodge the energy, he immediately found his speed multiplied several times over.

Of course, there were hundreds, perhaps thousands, of similar forces—some interwoven, others dispersed—all rushing toward him like a surging river. He needed to discern the precise trajectory of each thread of Sea of Stars’ power and preemptively avoid it.

By following this method, every time he clarified the operational pattern of one type of energy, his forward momentum increased. His snail-like pace began to quicken. While still far behind Huo Feng and Xiao Han, at least he wasn’t completely stalled anymore.

Furthermore, he noticed that although the various Sea of Stars’ forces striking his body caused a subtle ache, tiny threads of energy also seemed to permeate deep within him. Those powers appeared capable of subtly refining his constitution, gradually strengthening his adaptability.

“Every Heavenly Master of the Ten Directions Heaven Realm must pass this trial. Once you overcome it, you naturally won’t have to trouble yourself with this matter again,” Xiao Han explained patiently. “Also, the impact of those Sacred Sea forces benefits your cultivation. You must experience it patiently. In this world, any small matter can be treated as practice. The journey of Ten Directions Heaven Masters through the Sea of Stars is one of the most fundamental methods of cultivation…”

With Xiao Han’s gentle urging, Ji Changkong gradually relaxed, no longer rushing to find the patterns of the Sea of Stars’ power. He even stopped moving entirely, allowing the energies to crash against his body, letting more and more of the Sea of Stars’ power seep into him.

Surprisingly, as the myriad forces permeated his flesh, he didn't feel heavier; instead, he felt increasingly light. Even his perception of the operational patterns of those energies sharpened.

He instantly realized this approach was correct and focused his efforts even more intently on comprehension.

Time flowed silently by. He floated motionless in the Sea of Stars, enduring the impact of hundreds or thousands of forces, using his body to feel the attributes of the energies, quietly contemplating, and opening his mind until he gradually slipped back into the state of Self-Awareness described in the Profound Records of the Great Void.

After an indeterminate time, he abruptly awoke from that strange state, letting out a soft breath. “I feel significantly lighter!” Huo Feng and Xiao Han stared at him, both wearing strange expressions. “What is it?” Ji Changkong asked, puzzled.

“What cultivation technique are you practicing? When you were cultivating, we could clearly see you, yet our divine souls could not detect your presence?” Huo Feng frowned after a moment of contemplation, her expression filled with astonishment.

“Your cultivation technique is rather peculiar. Well, did you feel anything different? I mean, has your body stopped absorbing those Sea of Stars’ forces?” Xiao Han inquired as well.

Ji Changkong immediately nodded. “Yes, I woke up precisely because I could no longer feel the infiltration of those forces. What’s wrong? Is it not right?” Huo Feng and Xiao Han exchanged a glance, a wry smile touching their lips.

“It’s not wrong, it’s just… your speed is a bit too fast,” Xiao Han explained, her eyes bright. “Normally, a Ten Directions Heaven Master entering the Sea of Stars for the first time needs about half a year to adapt to the energies. Adapting means no longer feeling the infiltration of the Sea of Stars’ power into the body.” “What’s wrong?”

“You only took one day!” Huo Feng gritted out, somewhat harshly. “Ah?” Ji Changkong exclaimed, then touched the back of his head and chuckled dismissively. “I really didn't expect I was a genius after all!”

“This has nothing to do with whether you are a genius or not!” Xiao Han snorted coldly. “It relates to the cultivation technique you practice. Every Ten Directions Heaven Master, when first entering the Sea of Stars, will invariably circulate their internal techniques silently. The quality of the technique is often judged by how long it takes to adapt to the Sea of Stars.” After a pause, Xiao Han took a deep breath, her eyes flickering. “In other words, the cultivation technique you practice is far more profound than what most people practice!”

“I truly don’t know what technique you’re cultivating,” Huo Feng sighed, shaking her head. “Even I took seven days to adapt to the Sea of Stars’ energy back then.”

“Alright, regardless of what technique he practices, he certainly won’t tell us,” Xiao Han conceded easily. “What you need to do now is find the operational patterns of those Sea of Stars’ forces. Every pattern you uncover will increase your flying speed slightly.” Ji Changkong smiled and nodded, indicating he understood what Huo Feng and Xiao Han meant.

He closed his eyes and began to perceive the incoming energies again. Calming his mind, he merged his soul with the Sea of Stars’ forces, making himself feel like one of their constituent parts. Gradually, streams of enlightenment regarding these energies filled his mind. Under the watchful eyes of Huo Feng and Xiao Han, his speed began to increase steadily.

Ji Changkong felt a surge of joy in his heart. He finally understood why Ten Directions Heaven Masters could navigate the Sea of Stars. After identifying the patterns of a hundred streams of energy, his speed within the Sea of Stars was already more than fifty times faster than on the forsaken land.

In the Sea of Stars, there was no gravity, no constraint—only the chaotic rush of oncoming energy. Once one could clarify the patterns and preemptively evade them, one's speed in flight would increase exponentially. The Profound Records of the Great Void had been obtained by Gu Dan from beyond the heavens, seemingly imbued with some mystery. The more he regarded it as his core cultivation method, the more he realized its astonishing nature.

When he sank his consciousness into the Sea of Stars’ forces, he felt as if he were a part of them. Under this realization, he quickly grasped the laws governing the incoming energies, and his speed of flight within the Sea of Stars increased rapidly. From complete stagnation to lightning speed, he achieved this in just one or two days.

At first, both Huo Feng and Xiao Han had to stop and wait for him. After one day, they were slowly following him. After another day, Xiao Han and Huo Feng matched his pace. Three days later…

Ji Changkong shot ahead like a meteor, while Huo Feng and Xiao Han struggled to keep up. If not for their superior realm, they might have struggled to remain in sight. Five days later…

Huo Feng and Xiao Han were pushing their strength to the limit, yet Ji Changkong had vanished. Only after flying for a long time did they spot him, leisurely waiting on a stationary meteor. “You both possess the cultivation of the Nirvana Realm, so why are your speeds not matching mine?” Ji Changkong asked with feigned surprise when they finally caught up.

Xiao Han rolled her eyes, annoyed. “Do you think everyone is a monster like you? Although I’m in the Nirvana Realm, I’ve only managed to map out about five hundred different patterns of the Sea of Stars’ energy. Huo Feng should be similar. How many patterns have you discerned?”

“Currently, it should be eight hundred and thirty-one, though I might find more possibilities later,” Ji Changkong replied, suddenly amused. He chuckled, “I thought this would be easy; it seems that’s not the case.” Huo Feng snorted and pouted, remaining silent for quite a while.