Star Odyssey

r be taught to outsiders, and whoever learned it would be forever recorded down.
Even if Lu Yin had changed his name, why would he have taken on a primeval surname? The Highsage Master could not understand this. 

The Highsage Master was not concerned with Lu Yin’s past, as at his level, there was no history that could possibly influence him.
In fact, it wouldn’t even matter if Lu Yin’s ancestors had betrayed the Cosmic Sect! The Highsage Master would simply resolve it.
However, since the Cosmic Sect had not discovered anything strange, the Highsage Master would not mention anything unnecessary.

“Interesting, so he was promoted to a true disciple? This child is quite interesting,” the Highsage Master commented. 

Highsage Shenwei smiled.
“Yes, very interesting.”

One of Eversky Island’s nominal disciples had gone to the Cosmic Sect as a part of an exchange program, but he had then become one of the rare few individuals in the history of the Cosmic Sect to be promoted to the true disciple position.
When news of this matter spread, it was impossible to estimate how many people would be stunned, and this was definitely a glorious moment for Eversky Island, though not as much for the Cosmic Sect. 

However, due to Eversky Island’s relationship with the Cosmic Sect, no animosity would arise from this incident. 

***

Within the Cosmic Sect, Lu Yin had successfully been promoted to the true disciple position, which meant that he could now access the second layer of Cosmic Art, which was his true objective. 

“Lu-” Mu Ziying paused for a moment as he corrected himself before continuing.
“Brother Lu, do you want to immediately start cultivating the second layer, or would you like to go to the Skystar Jade Wall to look around before learning the second layer?” 

Lu Yin was puzzled.
“The Skystar Jade Wall?”

Mu Ziying explained, “The Skystar Jade Wall has a record of the full Cosmic Art, and even the first and second layers can be learned from the Jade Wall.
However, our sect has some rules stating that the first layer of the Cosmic Art cannot be learned directly from the Jade Wall, and only true disciples are allowed to visit the Jade Wall to study the second layer of the Cosmic Art.
Everyone else has to learn it from memory chips.
However, the third layer can only be learned from the Skystar Jade Wall.”

“Why is that?” Lu Yin was puzzled.

Mu Ziying replied, “The complete Cosmic Art has countless stars, and someone who’s never studied it before would easily be overwhelmed if they saw the full diagram.
In our historical records, many disciples in the past have collapsed from doing so, which meant that they were destined to have nothing to do with the Cosmic Art.
Eventually, some ancient senior separated the Cosmic Art into multiple parts.
The first layer gives one the qualification to study the art, and the second layer is essentially the introduction.
Each layer after that represents different realms.”

“So are you saying that I can go straight to the Skystar Jade Wall to study the complete Cosmic Art?” Lu Yin’s eyes brightened.

Mu Ziying smiled.
“I know what Brother Lu is thinking, so I need to warn you not to get too excited.
Eight stars and ninety-nine stars—the first qualifies one while the second is just the basics.
Only by comprehending ninety-nine stars will you be able to observe the third layer of Cosmic Art, as otherwise, it will be hidden by all the other stars.
Thus, Brother Lu will only be able to see ninety-nine stars.”

“If that’s the case, then why didn’t those ancestors simply hide things until only eight stars were left visible and allow all of the sect’s disciples to study the Skystar Jade Wall?” Lu Yin could not understand this bit. 

Mu Ziying shook his head.
“It’s not that simple.
It was already hard enough to cover the wall up until only ninety-nine stars are visible.
Besides, those who have never cultivated the Cosmic Art would collapse not only because there were too many stars, but also because they could not endure the mental suppression of the Skystar Jade Wall, as the wall released the most fundamental pressure of the Cosmic Art. 

“Also, there’s one more detail: the first three layers of Cosmic Art are all fine, but once one breaks through the third layer of Cosmic Art, one needs to gain access to the thirty six fatal meridian points of the human body and remove any weak points before they can cultivate the fourth level of Cosmic Art.
This is impossible to do alone, and it requires help from the sect’s seniors.” 

At this time, Lu Yin did not have much hope of touching the fourth layer of Cosmic Art.
“Brother Mu, let’s go and see the Skystar Jade Wall.’ 

Mu Ziying nodded.
“Brother Lu, please.” 

Lu Yin started to get excited.
“Brother Mu, please.” 

The Skystar Jade Wall was one of the Cosmic Sect’s treasures, and it was also the origin of Cosmic Art.
Without the Cosmic Art from the Skystar Jade Wall, there would never have been a Cosmic Sect. 

The Skystar Jade Wall was located on one of the planets that orbited the Cosmic Sect the closest, and it was known as Chen Star.
This planet was practically touching the Cosmic Sect, and it looked as though the two might collide at any moment. 

The Skystar Jade Wall was not the only thing on Chen Star, as there was also Cosmo Hall.
Only the sect’s true disciples could enter Cosmo Hall, and it was also where the Cosmic Sect’s True Elder stayed. 

Mu Ziying and Lu Yin made their way towards Chen Star unimpeded.
On the way, Mu Ziying said, “Brother Lu, as a true disciple, you still need to pay your respects and enter Cosmo Hall to carve your name inside for True Elder to authenticate.” 

Lu Yin asked, “Does Brother Mu really think that my name can be carved in Cosmo Hall?”

Mu Ziying was taken aback and did not know how to respond for a moment.
He thought about it and then replied, “I’ll take Brother Lu to see the Skystar Jade Wall first.”

As long as one’s status as a true disciple was recognized, they could visit the Skystar Jade Wall; this was one of the Cosmic Sect’s rules.
Even if Lu Yin was a nominal disciple from Eversky Island, it made no difference since he had been recognized by the Skystar Elder.

Lu Yin nodded. 

The Skystar Jade Wall was located in a large valley 10,000 kilometers away from Cosmo Hall.
Surprisingly, it looked like there was no one standing guard over this place, and that appearance was actually true.
If someone could invade the Cosmic Sect and reach the Skystar Jade Wall, then the Cosmic Sect was already done for.
Thus, it was pointless to assign anyone to guard this place. 

Only true disciples were allowed to enter Cosmo Hall, but any inner disciple or person who had received special permission could visit Chen Star.

At this moment, there were at least ten disciples waiting outside the large valley that held the Skystar Jade Wall, as the Skystar Jade Wall could only accommodate one person at a time.

“Senior Mu.”

“Senior Mu.”

…

When Mu Ziying arrived, all of the disciples bowed in unison.

Mu Ziying nodded and looked over at Lu Yin.
“Brother Lu, I’ll find somewhere for you to practice the first layer of the Cosmic Art.
No one can enter the Skystar Jade Wall without at least completing the first layer.”

Lu Yin nodded, as Mu Ziying had mentioned this before.
Before completing the first layer, no one was allowed to visit the Skystar Jade Wall.