High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System Chapter 737 - 382: Noble Titles and the Star Domain Battlefield (Double-Length - )

Within the Black Obsidian Palace.

Splendid edifices stretched across the skies and lands, with each palace immense like a celestial body, dominating the full expanse of the void.

"Black Obsidian Palace." Jiang Ye stared at the enormous cluster of palaces ahead, a quiet shock stirring in his heart.

This marked his initial entry into the Black Obsidian Palace.

The Black Obsidian Palace served as the heart of Black Obsidian City... Previously, Jiang Ye resided in the luxurious estate beyond the palace walls, lacking the qualification to step inside.

Weaving past the planet-sized structures, a supremely majestic and stunningly ornate palace appeared before his eyes.

This palace towered at the world's apex, its rooftops piercing the heavens, mist swirling around its rafters, blanketing the surroundings. Its overwhelming grandeur overshadowed every mortal vista.

"Is this the City Lord’s Mansion?" Jiang Ye lifted his gaze toward the palace.

Despite his mental preparations, Jiang Ye remained stunned by the palace's immense proportions.

This palace rose to inconceivable heights, and even from Jiang Ye’s present perspective, its peak lay beyond sight.

However.

Considering the City Lord’s Mansion as a divine abode, Jiang Ye felt a sense of calm.

"Whew!"

Guided by Zhao Tiangang, Jiang Ye advanced straight into a grand hall buried deep inside the City Lord’s Mansion.

Stepping into the hall.

A separate realm unfolded within, spanning over ten thousand kilometers and forming a compact world.

This realm brimmed with chirping birds and blooming flowers, towering ancient trees piercing the sky, but no sentient life dwelled there.

Only two figures occupied the realm's center.

"City Lord, Wang Ye has been brought." Zhao Tiangang announced with deep respect.

"Hmm, you may leave now." One figure, clad in a black robe, replied with a smile.

"Yes." Zhao Tiangang turned sharply and departed.

Jiang Ye bowed promptly, "Greetings, City Lord."

He already recognized the black-robed elder as Black Obsidian City’s City Lord, the ultimate ruler over the entire ancient metropolis.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ye glanced curiously at the other person.

A white-robed middle-aged man stood there with refined poise, radiating no presence, yet naturally inspiring affection.

But.

His casual stance beside the Black Obsidian City Lord and effortless conversation revealed his own high status.

"Could he be another City Lord?" Jiang Ye wondered to himself.

"Wang Ye."

"Allow me to introduce him." The Black Obsidian City Lord gestured to the white-robed man, "This is the Star Lord, the supreme leader of our Barbaric Dragon Star."

"Star Lord?" Jiang Ye felt inner surprise.

He had known for ages that beyond the twelve thriving ancient cities loomed a deity-like figure worshipped by all—the Star Lord.

The Star Lord commanded an elevated position, vastly surpassing the Twelve Ancient Cities.

To think he would show up here?

"Greetings, Star Lord." Jiang Ye bowed without delay.

"Hehe, no need for such ceremony."

The white-robed Star Lord spoke kindly with a grin, "Wang Ye, clearing the fifteenth level of the Black Tower crowns you as Barbaric Dragon Star’s mightiest genius in almost ten thousand years."

"The Star Lord flatters me." Jiang Ye responded humbly.

At that moment, his mind stirred, confirming the Star Lord’s deeper knowledge.

Like the rest, even Zhao Tiangang believed he shattered the all-time record.

Yet the Star Lord specified it as a feat for nearly ten thousand years.

"I’m not just flattering you."

"Conquering the fifteenth level with an extraordinary physique is uncommon, but across the full Huanglong Civilization, it doesn’t rank at the pinnacle." The white-robed Star Lord stated evenly, "Plenty of growth lies ahead for you."

Jiang Ye felt a slight jolt.

The Star Lord’s demeanor proved hard to gauge.

"Of course."

"Objectively speaking," the white-robed Star Lord went on, "given Barbaric Dragon Star’s conditions, your feats stand out remarkably."

"Your rise on my watch brings me fortune too." the Star Lord chuckled.

Jiang Ye looked baffled.

"Are you familiar with the Star Domain Battlefield?" the Star Lord eyed him.

"I know a bit." Jiang Ye nodded.

Zhao Zixuan had previously explained that the Huanglong Main Star created the Star Domain Battlefield.

Competitors there could amass vast quantities of ’Huanglong Merit.’

Zhao Zixuan described this merit as a tremendous boon.

"The Star Domain Battlefield activates every hundred years."

"Each activation gears up for the Civilization Struggle." The white-robed Star Lord explained deliberately, "That’s why our Huanglong Civilization treats it with utmost gravity."

"Every star in the Huanglong Civilization sends its top geniuses to join."

"Shine brightly in the Star Domain Battlefield, and your fame will echo across the Huanglong Star System," the white-robed Star Lord declared gravely, "plus you’ll earn a noble title."

Jiang Ye reeled in shock.

Civilization Struggle!

Indeed.

In the endless cosmos, amid the infinite starry void, the Blue Star Civilization isn’t alone in its fight.

A mighty 2.2-level Starry Sky Civilization like Huanglong still battles fiercely!

"So the Star Domain Battlefield preps for the Civilization Struggle?" Jiang Ye grasped it, illuminating why Zhao Zishuang and Mo Xin valued it so highly.

But right then.

"Title of nobility?" Jiang Ye questioned, puzzled by the term.

"The planetary will of Huanglong Main Star grants noble titles." The Black Obsidian City Lord clarified, "They range from lowest to highest: [General], [Marquis], [King]."

"Gaining a title skyrockets your fortune, with higher ranks yielding exponentially greater boosts."

"The Civilization Struggle hinges on civilization’s fortune."

"More fortune means a head start against rivals." The Black Obsidian City Lord supplemented.

Jiang Ye at last comprehended.

This title system echoed Blue Star’s Star Wars somewhat.

Star Wars victors, especially top placers, gained hefty fortune infusions.

Blue Star’s low tier rendered such endowments mostly symbolic, barely noticeable even to Jiang Ye.