Chapter 5

In the space within the Nine Stars Pearl, the tall tower is called the Nine Stars Tower.

Each level of the Nine Stars Tower is infused with a certain law by a true immortal from the cultivation world. Each law corresponds to one of the nine stages of the Nine Stars Decision.

The Nine Stars Decision is a comprehensive cultivation technique that the Heavenly Dragon True Immortal spent tens of thousands of years perfecting. It is divided into nine stages: Stage One is Body Refinement, Stage Two is Qi Cultivation and Spirit Condensation, Stage Three is Foundation Building and Alchemy, Stage Four is Core Formation and Soul Cultivation, Stage Five is Weapon Refinement and Embryo Formation, Stage Six is Body and Spirit Fusion, Stage Seven is Great Ascension and Form Breaking, Stage Eight is Tribulation Crossing and Soul Breaking, and Stage Nine is Immortal Ascension and Flight.

Among these nine stages, only Stage One Body Refinement is a gift from the Heavenly Dragon True Immortal, available to all without distinction. The other stages are each divided into three levels: early, middle, and peak. Breaking through each level is not easy, but how difficult it is, Ye Feng cannot yet understand. He knows that his level is not high enough, so the spatial laws have not granted him access, and he cannot comprehend or understand many things.

The fact that Ye Feng can see his real-world self from within the Nine Stars Pearl space is not a cause for celebration; rather, it is a sign of failure. According to the laws, Ye Feng's physical body should be able to enter the space along with his consciousness. However, the spatial laws determined that Ye Feng's physical abilities were too weak to withstand the compression of the spatial spiritual energy, so only his consciousness was allowed in, while his physical body was left behind.

As for the solid form Ye Feng discovered within the tower, it is actually a higher-level illusion. It is not Ye Feng's physical body but rather the law of the first level of the tower that has materialized his consciousness.

After several hours of body refinement, Ye Feng's body has undergone a tremendous transformation. The law of the first level of the tower granted him the basic first-stage permissions after he successfully refined his body. This allowed Ye Feng to instantly understand many things about the Heavenly Dragon cultivation world, the Nine Stars Pearl, the Nine Stars Tower, the Nine Stars Decision, and some basic cultivation rules. More core and in-depth knowledge will only be revealed when Ye Feng reaches the second level of the Nine Stars Tower.

However, one crucial point is that after completing each stage, the law will give Ye Feng a preview and hint for the next stage. For example, Ye Feng has now received some hints from the law. If he can reach the early stage of the second level, Qi Cultivation and Spirit Condensation, he will be able to release his internal qi externally and generate a spirit consciousness. He will also gain some basic cultivation techniques and spells. Among the spells of the early stage of the second level, there is a Soul Capture Spell. This spell can completely control a person's soul for a period of time, making them do whatever he wants. Once he learns this spell, he can control Liu Yong, Liu Meimei, and the police who interrogated and tortured him, making them confess their actions and provide evidence of their crimes. This will not only clear his name but also allow him to take revenge by sending Liu Yong and the others to prison, where they will receive the punishment they deserve.

This is undoubtedly the most attractive aspect for Ye Feng.

Even in the Heavenly Dragon cultivation world, Stage One Body Refinement is not an easy task. A talented cultivator might take about three years to succeed, while an average cultivator might take several times longer, at least ten years or more.

However, due to the law of the true immortal and the great blessing, Ye Feng completed this process in just a few hours.

Now, Ye Feng's physical abilities have been greatly enhanced, even reaching the limits of human potential. According to the law's hints, if Ye Feng enters the second level of the Nine Stars Tower and cultivates to the early stage of the second level, his physical abilities will be further improved. At that time, his physical abilities will likely approach or even match the limits of human potential, reaching a height he can hardly imagine.

Ye Feng eagerly walked down from the platform, exited the first level of the Nine Stars Tower, and began to run and jump at full speed. With his current speed, even if he cannot match the world champion of the 100-meter dash, he is not far off. The key is that Ye Feng found his endurance to be very strong. After running at high speed for over an hour, he was only slightly out of breath. His jumping height was about three to four meters, and with the balance control of his internal qi, he could land as he pleased.

Ye Feng excitedly experimented for a long time, gradually adapting to and mastering the various changes in his body after body refinement. With his current strength, if he were to compete in strength and speed, Liu Yong would not be his match. However, because Ye Feng lacks cultivation techniques and combat experience, he might still be inferior to Liu Yong, who has a black belt in judo, in terms of overall ability. But dealing with a few ordinary people should not be a problem.

As for the toughness of Ye Feng's body, he cannot make a specific assessment, but he feels that his body is as healthy as it can be. While he cannot say that he is immune to all diseases and poisons, he is definitely not prone to illness.

This is the enlightenment the law has given Ye Feng. Some things do not need to be experienced personally to determine the result.

Thanks to this blessing from the heavens, Ye Feng has gained the strength that cultivators in the cultivation world possess. This strength is not significant in the cultivation world and can even be considered low-level. However, in this world without spiritual energy, spiritual stones, or even possibly no heavenly materials and treasures, Ye Feng is unique. Ye Feng can imagine that if he can enter the second level and reach the peak of the second stage, he might become the strongest individual on Earth.

However, Ye Feng's mental strength or spiritual power is still weak, far behind his physical abilities. The law can transform his body, and the Nine Stars Decision can help him quickly complete body refinement, but it cannot rapidly transform his soul and spirit.

Ye Feng is still the struggling migrant worker in the big city, still full of resentment towards Liu Meimei and anger towards Liu Yong, and still regretful about his unrequited love for Liu Meimei. He is still worried about how to face the impending injustice of being falsely accused of murder. He is still filled with resentment and unwillingness.

Yes, Ye Feng is not willing to accept this. He must clear his name and vows not to let his loved ones suffer or his enemies rejoice.

Therefore, Ye Feng is more eager to enter the second level of the tower and cultivate to the early stage of Qi Cultivation and Spirit Condensation. At that time, his mental strength will become stronger, his physical strength will become even more powerful, and he will master spells like the Soul Capture Spell. He will become a true strong person, able to control his own destiny.

As a small person, Ye Feng feels that since he cannot change his current predicament and fate through the established rules of this world, he will use the methods of the cultivation world to seek justice for himself.

However, the biggest and most difficult problem facing Ye Feng is that entering the second level of the Nine Stars Tower is not an easy task. According to the law, Ye Feng needs to meet the following conditions:

First, Ye Feng needs to accelerate his cultivation progress and at least reach the threshold of external qi release. This is something Ye Feng cannot achieve in the short term. He was able to quickly complete the first stage of body refinement due to great blessing, but this does not mean he is a cultivation genius. On the contrary, his cultivation talent is very average.

Second, even if Ye Feng reaches the threshold of external qi release and meets the basic conditions for entering the second level, he still needs a large number of spiritual stones to activate it. This is something Ye Feng cannot do, as this is Earth, not the Heavenly Dragon cultivation world. There are many minerals, but no spiritual stones.

Third, if there are no spiritual stones, he can use heavenly materials and treasures as a substitute. However, Ye Feng does not know if such materials exist on Earth, and he has not yet generated a spirit consciousness, so he cannot actively sense their locations.

None of these three conditions can be met by Ye Feng, so the second level of the Nine Stars Tower is almost like a moon in a mirror or a flower in water, visible but unattainable.

But is there really no way? Not necessarily. The law gives Ye Feng a hint: if the above three conditions are not met, he can accumulate evil points, soul points, charm points, and merit points to meet the conditions for entering the second level. As long as any one or several of these points accumulate to a certain level, he can enter the second level of the Nine Stars Tower.

Ye Feng sought an explanation from the law through his consciousness. The law gave him another hint: evil points are for killing and doing evil; soul points are for collecting the soul energy of dead people and ghosts; charm points are for gaining the affection and favor of many women; and merit points are the opposite of evil points, representing the good deeds he has done, the people he has saved, and the gratitude and respect he has received.

Now, it seems that Ye Feng has no choice but to accumulate these four points.

Ye Feng does not know why the true immortal from the Heavenly Dragon upper realm would establish such a strange law, but it is undoubtedly the most practical, possible, and suitable path for advancement for him at the moment.

It seems that there is a higher purpose. After tens of thousands of years and countless spaces, the Nine Stars Pearl finally merged with Ye Feng, a small person from China. In the midst of many dead ends, the heavens have given Ye Feng a path and a shortcut. This might be the true blessing the Nine Stars Pearl has bestowed upon him.

Killing and doing evil to accumulate evil points is something Ye Feng cannot do, so he will not consider it. Soul points sound mysterious, but since the law has given a hint, it means that there are many ghosts on Earth. Therefore, accumulating soul points should not be too difficult for him. As for charm points and merit points, let alone making women like him, he has developed a deep aversion to women due to Liu Meimei. Besides, as a poor man, how could he attract so many beautiful women? And helping people and doing good deeds to accumulate merit points is impossible for him, given his current situation.

Therefore, the only value he can currently accumulate is soul points, as ghosts are everywhere. Even if he is in prison and temporarily loses his freedom, he will still be able to collect some souls, either actively or passively.