Chapter 252: Chapter 135: The Player’s Secret Knowledge Points

Soon, the three of them reached the barrier of the Spirit Realm Battlefield, where numerous massive, fissure-like doorways appeared before them.

Though they were called fissures, each one was anywhere from ten to dozens of meters wide. As for their length, they could easily span hundreds or even thousands of meters.

Following these fissures deep into the barrier of the Spirit Realm would lead to the outer battlefield zone.

The deeper regions of the Spirit Realm Battlefield, however, were fraught with danger.

It was even more dangerous than the River of Despair outside.

The precious treasure known as the "Eternal Night Star Mark."

It was an item that could help a Middle Rank Level Transcendent advance to the Upper Rank Level.

Many Divine Kingdoms were in desperate need of such resources.

As a result, the experts from the various Divine Kingdoms placed immense importance on the Star Trace Spirit Realm Battlefield.

Obtaining an Eternal Night Star Mark was no easy feat.

Countless Transcendents had paid with their lives to obtain treasures like the Eternal Night Star Mark.

Upon reaching the entrance area of the Fissure,

the creatures from the Fissure seemed to know that the three of them could enter the strange barrier of the Spirit Realm at any time.

And so, they stopped their pursuit.

Now safe, all three of them heaved a long sigh of relief.

The woman from the Twin Race in their group first drank a bottle of a milky-white potion, then bowed to Zorn.

"Sir Zorn, thank you for your protection along the way. I’m afraid I never would have made it here without you."

"I need to enter the battlefield to explore, so I’ll be on my way now."

After speaking, the woman from the Twin Race turned and plunged into the depths of a fissure in the Spirit Realm Battlefield’s barrier, quickly vanishing from sight.

The fissures of the Battlefield Spirit Realm could quickly teleport a Transcendent into the outer zone of the battlefield, the "Star Sand District."

Although that place was also fraught with danger.

By exploring there, or by making offerings at some of the ancient Star Trace Altars,

one could obtain "Star Trace Sand."

Absorbing this "Star Trace Sand" was also of considerable help to a Transcendent.

"Sir Zorn."

Just then, Kapson, the Starlight Messenger, turned his gaze to Zorn.

"Are you heading to the battlefield’s Star Tower District?"

The journey across the River of Despair had already shown Kapson that his fellow traveler, the Star Trace Fighter, possessed extraordinary strength.

What shocked Kapson even more was that this Star Trace Fighter had no aura of a Star Mark about him at all.

In other words, this man had never absorbed any Star Mark resources before.

’He’s already this powerful without having absorbed any Star Mark resources.’

’If he were to absorb a batch of Star Mark resources and strengthen his Sequence, Gang Qi, and Skills, he would probably make a tremendous name for himself within the Spirit Realm Battlefield.’

"Yes!"

Zorn nodded.

"I’ve heard that treasured resources like the Eternal Night Star Mark can only be found in the Star Tower District."

Hearing this, Kapson smiled.

"That’s right. To find a treasure like that, you definitely need to go to the Star Tower District."

"Sir Zorn, as it happens, I’m also headed to the Star Tower District. If you wouldn’t mind, I can escort you."

"Then I’d be very grateful."

Zorn said.

"Haha... Sir Zorn, you’re far too polite."

The journey to the Star Tower District was long for Zorn to travel alone.

He would undoubtedly face fierce battles along the way.

However, with someone from the Wanderer Sequence leading the way,

a journey of several days,

could likely be completed in half a day’s time.

The Wanderer Sequence was extremely effective when it came to travel.

Guided by the power of the Wanderer Sequence, the two of them sped toward the Star Tower District.

The entire Star Trace Spirit Realm Battlefield.

was an ancient battlefield located deep within the Spirit Realm.

It was divided into three zones, namely:

"Star Sand District"

"Star Tower District"

"Starry Sky District"

In the Star Sand District, only "Star Trace Sand" could be found.

"Star Trace Sand" also contained a certain amount of Star Trace Power, making it a good resource.

The vast majority of Transcendents who entered the battlefield were aiming for Star Trace Sand.

Absorbing enough Star Trace Sand could also significantly increase one’s strength.

This was an essential part of the journey for Transcendents to build their foundation.

Further in,

one would reach the "Star Tower District."

The Star Tower District contained the ruins and wreckage of many ancient Star Trace Towers.

A certain amount of "Star Trace Sand" could be found inside them.

Occasionally, an "Eternal Night Star Mark" would appear.

Most experts would head to the Star Tower District to fight, kill, and acquire resources.

Then there was the most dangerous zone: the "Starry Sky District."

It was the core region of the Spirit Realm Battlefield, located within the vast void of the Spirit Realm.

"Eternal Night Star Marks" appeared there periodically.

It also contained larger quantities of "Star Trace Sand."

Each time an "Eternal Night Star Mark" streaked across the night sky,

experts from all factions would inevitably vie for it.

Generally, those who could survive there and make any gains,

were the top-tier, Middle Rank geniuses from the three ancient kingdoms of the Star Dust Plateau.

They were all super-geniuses specially nurtured by the Divine Kingdoms.

...

「About half a day later.」

Led by Kapson, the Starlight Walker, Zorn successfully arrived at the border between the Star Sand District and the Star Tower District.

On one side flowed stellar sands.

On the other stood tower ruins resembling marble.

Both were silently immersed in the endless night.

Eternal Night!

This was a Star Realm characteristic inherent to the Shadow Rift - Star Dust Plateau itself.

The journey here,

had not been entirely safe.

At one point, their journey had been interrupted by an ambush.

After Zorn attacked directly, crushing the skull of a Level 10 Assassin,

the other four members of the group fled, each one faster than the last.

"Sir Zorn, this is where we part ways."

After bringing Zorn to his destination,

Kapson said to Zorn.

"Many thanks!"

Zorn said, thanking him.

After a brief exchange, Zorn turned to look at the Star Tower District, shrouded under the deep, starry night sky. A strange light flickered in his pupils.

Then he set off toward the Star Tower District.

Watching Zorn’s figure disappear into the Star Tower District,

a look of envy flashed across Kapson’s face.

Although he wasn’t weak, he wasn’t strong enough to gain a foothold in the Star Tower District.

If he could find a trustworthy squad and form a team, he might be able to venture inside.

But going in alone was clearly out of the question.

And yet, Zorn Corick could brave the "Star Tower District" all by himself.

The gap in their strength made him somewhat envious.

At the same time, he secretly resolved to collect enough Star Trace Sand in the Star Sand District this time to advance his strength even further.

Then, Kapson felt the terrifying combat fluctuations surging from the depths of the Star Tower District.

He immediately concealed his presence and quickly departed.

Even the edge of the Star Tower District was not a place where he could linger for long.

...

Upon entering the Star Tower District,

the Divine Concealment Attribute of Zorn’s Holy Witch Spirit Body gradually took effect, and he silently merged with the night itself.

Just then, those nearby who had sensed the intruder’s aura found it had vanished completely right before their eyes.

The few who had been harboring ill intentions immediately suppressed their greedy desires.

An expert with such a powerful aura-concealing technique was definitely not someone an ordinary Transcendent could afford to provoke.

As he moved silently, Zorn’s gaze fell upon the vast expanse of the Star Tower District.

On the way over,

Zorn and Kapson had spoken a great deal.

He had already learned much about the situation inside the Star Tower District.

’If I were a regular Transcendent, I’d have no choice but to waste time here,’

’slowly searching for Star Trace Sand and the rare Eternal Night Star Marks.’

’But with the special knowledge I possess as a Player, a ’Pseudo-Prophet,’ it’s a completely different story.’

’The hidden treasures—the Eternal Night Star Marks—that others struggle to find... I know the specific methods to uncover some of them.’

’In other words, as long as I put in some time, I can definitely harvest a certain number of Eternal Night Star Marks.’

’In this Star Tower District, there should be at least three more locations that have a certain amount of resources like Eternal Night Star Marks and Star Trace Sand.’

Zorn mused to himself.

’It’s not just about completing hidden tasks and using ancient Spells to unlock them.’

’More importantly, other Transcendents are already entrenched in those places.’

’Just driving them away will require considerable methods and strength.’

’However...’

Zorn paused, then chuckled softly.

’This place is a battlefield, after all.’

’It’s a place to fight, to kill, and to make a name for myself.’

’Only by forging a fearsome reputation on this battlefield will I be noticed by the experts of the Divine Kingdoms.’

’Only then can I enter their training programs.’

’Coming to this battlefield, I must both contend for resources and forge a fearsome, renowned reputation for myself as an Evil Spirit Wizard.’

Unlike in the Holy Relic World, where I had to conceal my Sequence’s attributes,

here in this vaster Advanced Star Realm,

a special Sequence like Evil Spirit Wizard is a definite bonus.

And a Dual Sequence? That’s an even bigger bonus.

The rarer and more unique an individual is, the more the great and vast Divine Kingdoms love to cultivate them.

...

「About a day later.」

Outside the ruins of a collapsed Star Trace Tower.

Zorn’s gaze fell upon a swirling Doorway within the ruined Star Trace Tower.

This was one of the three targets Zorn had selected.

After searching the area for a moment,

Zorn came to a stop beside a stone stele.

After injecting several bursts of Wizard Evil Energy into it, Zorn quickly recited an ancient Spell.

Before long, numerous complex Runes lit up on the stele. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

After examining them for a moment, Zorn’s brow furrowed slightly.

’Has this area already been thoroughly explored by others?’

’Between zero and two Eternal Night Star Marks, plus 10 to 30 units of Star Trace Sand.’

’If my luck is bad, I could spend months excavating and completing tasks only to end up with nothing.’

Zorn shook his head at the thought.

This place wasn’t worth investing too much of his time.

...

「Another half-day passed.」

Zorn investigated the second target area.

However, Zorn was also unsatisfied with these ruins.

’One to three Eternal Night Star Marks, and 20 to 35 units of Star Trace Sand.’

’This place guarantees at least one Eternal Night Star Mark.’ Zorn tentatively marked it as a target.

’Whether I start excavating here will depend on what the third location looks like.’

’If the third target area has good resources...’

’...then I’ll go excavate the ruins there.’

’If the third one is a bust, then I’ll come back and excavate this second location.’