Longevity: Comprehending the Heart Method

The bright moon hung high, and all was still. Myriad stars glimmered faintly in the firmament.

The magnificent city of Luoxia sank into silence, resembling a colossal beast crouching upon the earth.

Inside the underground palace, Song Changsheng and the others sat on the floor, a hint of excitement on each of their faces.

”HUMMM...”

Accompanied by a series of faint hums, countless Runes emerged from beneath the ground. They were like swarms of glittering Spirits, circling around the group.

A flicker of astonishment appeared in Song Changsheng’s eyes. He had now touched the threshold of a Tier Three Array Master, so he knew well that such means were beyond what a Tier Three Array Master could command.

’Could Luoxia City have once produced a Tier Four Array Master?’ To an Array Master, the allure of a Tier Four Formation was naturally immense. Song Changsheng felt an unbearable itch of curiosity and was sorely tempted to activate his Eye of Truth to investigate.

However, considering this was one of Luoxia City’s greatest secrets, Song Changsheng restrained the audacious impulse.

’If I really do that, I probably won’t get out of here alive.’

”Calm your minds and center your spirits. Midnight is when Star Power is at its most concentrated. When the time comes, I will fully activate the Grand Array to channel Star Power for your Star Infusion.

Star Infusion is no small matter. Everyone’s tolerance and limits are different, so you must act within your capabilities. If you can’t endure it, terminate the process yourself. Do not force it. Otherwise, you risk minor injuries at best, and severe damage to your foundation at worst.” Zhan Tianxia’s piercing gaze swept over the group, his tone solemn.

Accidents during Star Infusion were not uncommon. There were always those who overestimated themselves, greedily seeking more power, only to meet a tragic end.

If such a thing were to happen on any other day, it might be overlooked. But an accident involving any of the five people present could affect the ultimate fate of Tuo Province. That was a result Zhan Tianxia absolutely could not accept, so he had to stress the point repeatedly.

Knowing the mission they shouldered, Song Changsheng and the others responded in unison with a solemn promise.

「Midnight arrived.」

Zhan Tianxia took out a Token and fully activated the Star Array. A dazzling light burst forth. The Runes that had been circling the group began to spin at high speed, and the clear veins of the Array emerged upon the ground.

The river of stars stretching across the firmament seemed to flicker once. An immeasurable torrent of Star Power was drawn down from above. Had a Great Power been present, they would have seen the boundless starlight descend from the Nine Heavens like a silver river.

The entirety of Luoxia City was enveloped in Star Power. Through Sub-arrays positioned in every corner of the city, this power was gathered and then funneled in a great torrent into a hidden palace on Celestial Sound Mountain.

”BOOM—”

Song Changsheng shuddered violently. Corporeal Star Power descended upon his head, pouring into his body through his Baihui Acupoint and surging toward every corner of his being.

Though he had been mentally prepared, the sheer immensity of the Star Power still surpassed Song Changsheng’s expectations. His Meridians felt as if they were about to be ripped apart, sending waves of tearing pain through him.

”Refine!”

Song Changsheng clenched his jaw, veins bulging on his forehead. He mobilized every ounce of Spiritual Power in his body, using nearly all his might to refine the Star Power flooding into him.

Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, soon soaking a large patch of the ground before him.

Song Changsheng was caught between agony and ecstasy.

The wonders of Star Power were endless. Not only could it perform Washing Marrow, but it could also refine Spiritual Power and strengthen the physical body. Even though the process had just begun, Song Changsheng could already feel the benefits of refining the Star Power.

At this moment, only a single refrain echoed in his mind: ”Refine, refine!”

An hour passed, and everyone was gritting their teeth, holding on.

By the second hour, an unnatural flush had appeared on Li Ru and Shen Shishi’s faces. Their bodies trembled slightly, but they held on through sheer Willpower.

Another quarter of an hour later, Li Ru was the first to stop the Star Infusion. He began to meditate on the spot, consolidating his gains from the day.

Shen Shishi followed soon after. Her face was deeply flushed, and her red dress was soaked with sweat, clinging to her firm, pale skin. Her already stunning figure appeared all the more alluring in that moment.

A peculiar fragrance filled the entire underground Space.

With the two of them dropping out one after the other, only Song Changsheng, Yinn Shang, and Niu Dazhuang remained within the Grand Array, struggling to endure.

Zhan Tianxia nodded slightly at the sight. The group’s performance was considerably better than he had anticipated. Li Ru had a weaker foundation, so his ability to persist this long was already impressive.

As a seemingly delicate woman, Shen Shishi was at a natural disadvantage in this regard. The fact that she had lasted a quarter of an hour longer than Li Ru was purely a testament to her indomitable will.

’Now, let’s see how long the remaining three can last.’

Time ticked by, second by second. Soon, Niu Dazhuang also succumbed. He had only lasted about ten minutes longer than Shen Shishi.

Song Changsheng felt as if his teeth would shatter from how hard he was clenching them. The pain had spread to every part of his body, and his consciousness began to fade amidst the agony. He knew he had reached his limit.

Realizing this, Song Changsheng stopped forcing himself and voluntarily ended the infusion. As he opened his eyes, Yinn Shang, sitting cross-legged opposite him, also ended the infusion at the exact same moment, as if by coincidence.

On the first day of the Star Infusion, Song Changsheng and Yinn Shang’s performances were neck and neck.

Zhan Tianxia deactivated the Array and said with satisfaction, ”Excellent. Your performance surpassed my expectations. What’s even more commendable is that you all knew when to exercise restraint.

There is still residual Star Power within you that has yet to be refined. Over the next twenty-four hours, it will gradually be expelled from your bodies. You must seize this time—the more you refine, the greater the benefits you will receive.