High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System Chapter 772 - 395: Great Harvest (Double-Length) (Part 2)

"If my current 'Immortal Golden Body' technique wasn't sufficiently established with a strong foundation," Jiang Ye mused internally, "I fear I would have been incinerated alive right here."

Naturally.

Jiang Ye harbored no doubt about his survival.

He possessed the ability to depart this realm at any moment by concluding the trial. Post-Black Tower assessment, a system notification had indeed presented Jiang Ye with the option to manually terminate the challenge.

"What a relief."

"I managed to endure," Jiang Ye's lips curved into a slight smile as he gazed at the diminutive tower held within his palm.

The Star-Suppressing Tower, a treasure of the second-tier Divine Object!

Crucially, it was a second-tier Divine Object that could be activated even by those below the Demigod level! Its worth was so immense it could likely purchase entire First-Level Civilizations.

With this artifact in his possession, Jiang Ye's combat prowess was destined for a significant surge.

But at that precise instant.

"Thump!" Jiang Ye's heart gave a sudden, violent lurch, as if seized by an unseen colossal hand, a crushing pressure enveloping his entire being.

"What is this?"

"A premonition of danger?" Jiang Ye's pupils contracted sharply.

Those gifted with exceptional talent were said to foresee impending calamities.

Now, Jiang Ye firmly stood by this belief.

Merely moments ago, an overwhelming sense of foreboding had washed over him—a premonition of an imminent, colossal crisis.

Furthermore, this impending danger promised to be a hundred, perhaps a thousand times more severe than any he had faced previously!

The sheer intensity of this disaster warning sent a tremor through Jiang Ye, sparking a profound disquiet that left him chilled to the bone.

"Could it be related to this item?" Jiang Ye's attention shifted to the small tower clutched in his hand.

He could faintly discern a subtle connection between the looming crisis and this very Star-Suppressing Tower.

"Is it the Star-Suppressing Tower?" Jiang Ye's expression turned pensive.

"Brother Wang."

"Congratulations, Brother Wang, on vanquishing the ancient monster." Zi Yaozhi's voice resonated as he, alongside Zhao Zishuang, Mo Xin, and the others, approached.

Their faces beamed with profound admiration.

If their initial association with Jiang Ye had stemmed merely from their shared planetary origin,

their current respect was genuine and heartfelt. They now truly regarded Jiang Ye as the leader of the Barbaric Dragon Star, their most dependable captain!

Even Zi Yaozhi shared this sentiment.

"Brother Wang."

"After this arduous battle," Zi Yaozhi couldn't help but remark with a sigh, "on this Star Domain Battlefield, no one short of those destined for unparalleled dominance can possibly stand against you."

Jiang Ye acknowledged this with a gentle smile, inquiring, "How much Merit have you all accumulated?"

"I've earned eight thousand points, boosting my Huanglong Merit to seventy thousand!" Zi Yaozhi declared with a broad grin, clearly content with his earnings.

"I secured five thousand points as well," Zhao Zishuang added, his tone exuding joy.

One by one, the members of the Blue Sky team chimed in, reporting their substantial gains from the engagement.

Observing this, Jiang Ye offered a slight nod and then checked his own Merit tally.

[Name: Wang Ye]

[Merit: 128,000]

In a single engagement, Jiang Ye had amassed nearly thirty thousand Merit points!

This figure did not even account for the various treasures acquired.

Had those treasures been converted, Jiang Ye's Merit could have easily surpassed the two hundred thousand mark.

"Zhao Zishuang."

"Brother Zi." Jiang Ye casually tossed Qing Si's storage bag towards the group. "Distribute the treasures within amongst yourselves."

These individuals had played a crucial role in the preceding battle.

It was only natural that Jiang Ye would not be parsimonious.

"Understood."

"Thank you, Captain," Zi Yaozhi and the others responded with immense delight, promptly accepting the storage bag.

Qing Si, being an ancient entity, possessed a treasure hoard as vast as Hei Qing's.

Consequently, when Zi Yaozhi and the others opened the storage bag, their eyes were met with a dazzling array of riches, filling them with elation.

"We've truly hit the jackpot."

"Following our captain is undeniably the best path."

"This is immensely satisfying, haha." Zi Yaozhi and Mo Xin couldn't suppress their beaming smiles, as the spoils from this battle were exceptionally bountiful.

Only Jiang Ye remained composed, his gaze distant, as if contemplating something profound. "Let's depart and find a suitable place to rest."

They were still adrift in the vastness of space.

Without achieving divinity, their presence in the void was unsustainable for extended periods.

"Captain, Mercury lies directly ahead," Zi Yaozhi announced, his eyes brightening as he pointed towards the dark planet in the distance. "A Star Array on Mercury connects to the Black Water Star Domain."

"The Black Water Star Domain?" Jiang Ye's eyes gleamed with interest.

He had already taken the time to familiarize himself with the general geography of the Star Domain Battlefield using the provided map.

Despite the immense expanse of the Star Domain Battlefield, most planets were desolate, offering little in the way of opportunity.

It was predominantly within the core regions that a multitude of precious chances were concentrated.

Purple River Star Domain, Golden Dragon Star Domain, Black Water Star Domain, and the Destruction Star Domain.

The most perilous and opportune location is the Destruction Star Domain, the heart of the entire Star Domain Battlefield. Within this core region, even individuals possessing extraordinary talent face a significant risk of annihilation.

In stark contrast, the Black Water Star Domain and its three accompanying major Star Domains harbor an abundance of treasures, yet they are comparatively less fraught with danger.

"Let us proceed."

"Our destination is Mercury." Jiang Ye issued the command, as the provided map indicated that the Star Array, a gateway to the Black Water Star Domain, was situated within Mercury.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

With swift movements, Jiang Ye guided his team towards Mercury.

...

The Black Water Star Domain is anchored by an unimaginably vast continent, stretching across scores of light-years and teeming with innumerable perilous locales.

Within one such treacherous territory,

Bai Mu's Bai Race contingent found themselves recuperating atop a mountain peak, having just concluded a significant engagement.

"Bai Mu."

"He truly is worthy of being the Venerable’s disciple." Bai Xi observed the handsome young man before her, harboring silent admiration. "Even the direct disciples of the Gods within the Cangxu Civilization cannot compare to him."

"To have chosen to align myself with Bai Mu was undeniably the most astute decision."

Bai Xi’s exquisite eyes flickered towards her accumulated Merit.

[Name: Bai Xi]

[Huanglong Merit: 39,000]

"In a mere handful of days, I have accumulated close to forty thousand Merit!" Bai Xi exclaimed, her heart swelling with delight.

Abruptly,

her captivating gaze shifted, and a sudden recollection surfaced of the team hailing from the Barbaric Dragon Star.