Immortal Road.

Lin Shan had no choice but to accept it, even if he had to grit his teeth and bear it.

The treatment is secondary; the most important thing is getting medicinal herbs for free. In this world, it's hard for independent alchemists to make a living.

No matter how skilled you are, if you lack the necessary channels, you're helpless if you don't have the key medicinal materials.

After a series of interviews, almost everyone passed and smoothly entered the Star Palace to take up their posts. This was also due to good timing, as at other times the positions would be full and it would be impossible to get in.

Thus, I witnessed firsthand the domineering nature of a star lord!

He's truly capricious, his word is law, and he can decide your future with a single word. Power is indeed intoxicating.

The key is that the other party is also at the Void Transformation stage, at the same level as them, yet they can enjoy the company of beauties while wielding power over the world. In comparison, they themselves are still just cattle and horses in the end!

"That's just fate."

A good family background can definitely save you from taking countless detours.

Who among them hasn't been tempered by society? They've come to deeply understand this principle, especially that unfathomable Commander Wu, who appears incredibly tough on the surface but is actually humble to the core.

"Alright, meeting adjourned. You can take care of these people now."

Beishi Xingjun yawned sleepily, flicked his sleeves, and walked out of the main hall. Several maids held palm fans and swayed gracefully, followed closely by two rows of Xinggong soldiers.

"Your subordinate obeys."

Commander Wu bowed and held hands, and only straightened up after the procession had left the palace gate and turned the corner.

He looked down at the audience.

"Please wait a moment, everyone. I will distribute your official robes, seals, and tokens shortly. Also, the Star Palace is very large, and there are limited areas you can set foot in. Do not wander into many restricted areas, or don't blame me for not warning you if you get caught."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Before long, the three-piece set was delivered to me.

Commander Wu asked them to try on the clothes to see if they fit, and then explained the various rules of the Star Palace, as well as everyone's daily roll call duties.

Although they were all laborers, they were still cultivators at the Void Transformation stage, so they had a group of subordinates.

For example, Lin Shan, as a Star Palace alchemist, also had more than a dozen Nascent Soul stage alchemy masters assisting him.

However, don't be too smug, because besides him, there are still two veteran supreme masters in the North Star Palace. He only came in to fill the vacancy left by the previous one's resignation!

Why did the Northern Star Lord assign him the task of refining the Star Pill?
Because there are two elders in the palace, they have their own people to choose those difficult pills. How could someone as lowly as a seventh-rank half-baked cultivator not see through their extraordinary lineage as a dignified second-generation immortal?
To be honest, it was already an extraordinary favor that they were able to admit him despite the unusual circumstances.

Lin Shan frowned upon hearing this; plans couldn't keep up with changes, and this was quite different from what he had imagined.

His plan to refine cultivation pills in the Star Palace fell through, and he ended up doing all the hard work for others for nothing. Isn't he just a complete vengeful person?

Is it too late for me to run away now?

"These are the designated red lines for the area. Please do not step into them carelessly. You are welcome to enter and browse the Star Palace Library, but important historical texts will require points, which are linked to your contribution to the Star Palace."

What? The Star Palace Library is free to access?

Lin Shan immediately perked up upon hearing this.

It seems there's no rush to run away. He can first learn about the history and environment of the starry sky, as well as the various star cultivator systems and improve his understanding, which is what he lacks most.

The Star Palace of Beijing Normal University has stood for so long, it may contain a collection of very ancient books, which would be perfect for him to study diligently when he first enters the Star Palace.

As for the treasure map that Xing Shuzi exchanged for, there shouldn't be any fear of it being snatched up by someone else for the time being.

After all, so many generations have passed and his ancestors haven't been found, so it's probably unlikely that this old guy will be able to come back.

After I've calmed down and settled down, I'll go to Tianjiu Star and take him away, so he'll know what a true child of the stars is!

While secretly plotting his own scheme, he listened to the chatter of the people around him, subtly probing Wu Dutong about the background and origins of Beishi Xingjun.

This Commander-in-Chief is quite easy to talk to, unlike us lowly staff officers. He has a formal rank and position, and even if he is to be dismissed, it must be recommended by a high-ranking official in the star region, and then the Star Court Secretariat will decide whether to dismiss him!
"I don't know about Lord Xingjun's background either, but his demeanor and speech are noble and imposing. He was able to obtain an official position through donation, so his background must be extraordinary. Don't make any wild guesses."

Here, no one in the Star Palace dares to criticize. Buying an official position with money can only be called donating an official position. Donating money to support the Star Court's frontline operations is why one is granted an official position.

Of course, some situations are obvious to anyone with eyes to see.

The Star Lord represents the symbol of a main star and possesses supreme power here. He can cultivate by means of the celestial orbit, be refined by the sands of the Milky Way, and be tempered by the star cores of stars, so as to quickly reach the state of perfect emptiness and seek the opportunity to become an immortal.

This is the significance of those scions of powerful families buying official positions!

"Young Dongxu, time is the greatest enemy. One step ahead leads to another. If you can enter the realm of True Immortal as soon as possible, a much wider world will be laid out before you, which is beyond our reach."

A hint of envy lingered in Wu Dutong's sigh. He had worked diligently and painstakingly for so many years, slowly rising to his current position and taking charge of the Star Army's military power, yet he still had not been promoted to the position of Star Lord.

The other party simply waved their hand and spent a fortune to secure the position I had always dreamed of.

How wonderful it would be if I were the one sitting on the throne at Beijing Normal University.

But he also knew that this position depended on luck. Even though the old star lord recommended him to his superiors before he left, he still ended up being parachuted in by someone who bought his way into the position.

Who can we reason with in this situation?
The new star ruler has both a powerful background and wealth, and he can't afford to offend him. He can only serve him well, and if he can outlast this one, he still has a chance.

As for when they will be able to endure it, that depends on when the other person becomes an immortal.

Compared to the others, the other veteran ministers were much more hot-tempered; they would simply walk away if they were unhappy. But he couldn't leave. He already had one foot in front of the gates of the Immortal Realm, and he needed the resources of the Star Palace to build up the foundation for his breakthrough.

Everyone felt the same way and admired him greatly. Some even took him as a role model, thinking that they might be able to get a position in the official ranks through hard work in the future and look forward to the long and magnificent path to immortality!

"Alright, now that you have your tokens, put on your official robes and seals, you can go around the palace and get to know the elders there. You'll officially take office tomorrow."

Commander Wu was recently overwhelmed with affairs and had been dealing with space pirates, so he could only give them a few brief words of advice before leaving in a hurry.

Lin Shan suddenly remembered something and quickly shouted at his back.

"Then where will we stay?"

"West of the Star Palace side hall garden, there is a group of cave dwellings where the Star Officials live. You can choose one that is not occupied to stay in."

The sound came from outside the main hall, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing it.

Thankfully, accommodation is included. Otherwise, they would have had to rent a place in Beishi Xiancheng, which would not only incur rent but also waste a lot of time commuting every day.

"Let's go, let's choose a cave dwelling first. First come, first served, hahaha!"

Amidst laughter and conversation, the group walked out of the main hall and, following instructions, traversed the interior of the Star Palace, arriving at the so-called side hall garden.

A series of cave dwellings were found.

Each of the cave dwellings here occupies a considerable area and is widely spaced. They are all uniformly equipped with a Grade 7 Spirit Gathering Array, and the environment is quite pleasant.

After Lin Shan chose a cave dwelling and bound it to the entrance and exit formation with a token, the cave dwelling was now considered to have an owner.

Afterwards, he went to the Star Palace Alchemy Hall alone, while the others went to their respective posts to report for duty.

He was warmly received by someone in the alchemy hall.

After getting to know them, the two veteran Star Palace Supreme Alchemists, known as Qiong Yaoshi and Yu Yaoshi respectively, claimed to have been serving here for thousands of years!

Lin Shan couldn't help but gasp; this level of experience was just too long.

"Hehe, there's also Old Monster You, who has a bad temper and insists on arguing with the new Star Lord. Relying on the favor of the former Star Lord and his high prestige on Beishi Star, he was directly kicked out."

The two elders couldn't help but sigh, "We've lived to such an old age, what's the point of all this?"

"Let's just do our job and not worry about anything else. After all, the Star Lord still has the final say in Beishi Star. Apart from the Star Chancellor, the Commander, and the Registrar, who are high-ranking officials, the others are just low-level clerks. He can dismiss you at will, so don't get arrogant."

Lin Shan humbly accepted the advice and worked hard to build a good relationship with the two elders.

After all, this is a veteran Star Palace alchemist. I might need to ask him for advice in the future if there's anything I don't understand. I must maintain a good working relationship with him.

Then he was given a side hall, which was the alchemy place of that supreme alchemist, along with a group of apprentices taught by him.

Although they are called apprentices, they are actually alchemists in the Nascent Soul and Nascent Soul stages, who could live a life of luxury outside, but here they can only assist the Supreme Alchemist.

After all, people strive for higher positions, and doing odd jobs in the Star Palace is better than messing around outside.

Without encountering any of the imagined obstacles, Lin Shan smoothly integrated into the Beishi Star Palace. The people here all seemed quite easy to talk to, except for Beishi Star Lord, of course.

The following time.

Lin Shan then began his new life after arriving in the starry sky.

In the morning, I practice alchemy; in the afternoon, I broaden my knowledge in the library; in the evening, I stroll around the star palace; and at night, I return to my cave to meditate and cultivate.

The rules of this star palace are quite relaxed, at least they do not restrict personal freedom. He can even leave the palace when he has nothing to do and travel around Beishi Star. This star is one of the 108,000 stars registered in the Star Court, and its actual area is very vast.

Of course, for cultivators at the Void Transformation stage, it wouldn't take long to go around once, and they could basically explore every corner in half a year.

During this period, he read ancient books extensively, gained a general understanding of the history of Beishi Star since ancient times, and also had a basic understanding of the vast starry sky. He was also deeply surprised by the current state of Xingting.

In ancient texts, it is said that the Five Great Emperors ruled over all the stars, and the land under their rule was clear, bright, and without any gloom.

However, ever since the Heavenly Emperor of the Celestial Court disappeared 130,000 years ago, the whereabouts of the Star Court Ziwei Emperor have also been unknown. Subsequently, the Xuanwu Emperor, the Azure Dragon Emperor, and other rulers of various star domains have also disappeared, which has led to the current chaos in the starry sky.

However, compared to the Heavenly Court, the Star Court is also a behemoth. It will not collapse overnight just because the Emperor has disappeared, and there is still a team operating in the court.

However, without the suppression from above, the powerful officials in the court vied for power and profit, and the powerful figures of the Star Court sensed a hint of the end times crisis. They all reached out to the uncivilized and barbaric star regions, and thus a massive conquest began!

During this period, the celestial orbits of the Zhou Tian constellations malfunctioned multiple times, causing many people to observe significant changes in celestial phenomena at night, which triggered turmoil throughout the entire universe and even all the heavens and myriad realms.

The reasons for this include corruption in the bureaucratic system, uneven quality of local deities, and loopholes in supervision, among many other factors.

He also found useful information in some records, and learned why the position of Star Lord was so important!

The real reason lies in the 'blessing of one's destiny'.

If an ordinary person possesses a destiny associated with stars, they will become a chosen one, enjoying smooth sailing on their path of cultivation.

As for the Star Lord, he will receive the support of the entire star, which is equivalent to becoming the leader of all the Star Children at once!

In the past, when Lin Shan encountered clashes between human and celestial bodies in the lower realm, the other party would communicate with the stars in the upper realm first, and would also communicate with the star lord of that star first, because the star lord, to some extent, has the blessing of destiny, and thus represents the star.

With this official Star Court certification, one can obtain three privileges and become a halo that everyone craves.

Cultivate by harnessing the immense stellar power emanating from the celestial orbits;
The endless stardust flowing through the vast Milky Way is refined;

There's also the tempering effect of the inherent fire of destiny within the star core.

These three buffs are constantly improving you, which is like having a free training furnace. Who wouldn't be tempted by that?

It is said to be useful not only before becoming an immortal, but also after becoming an immortal!
However, depending on the star's level, different stars bring different effects.

For example, the Ziwei Emperor Star governs the famous Wuqu and Wenqu Stars, as well as various well-known constellations, and finally, basic main stars like the Beishi Star.

Some powerful star lords are so attached to their seats that they can sit there for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years without moving!
If someone is born with a star destiny and is originally the chosen one of their star, then even the Star Court has no reason to transfer them to another star, and they can remain in that position until the end of time.

After learning about the benefits of the Star Lord, Lin Shan couldn't help but be tempted!

If I had the money, I would definitely buy a Star Lord to play with.

After inquiring, I learned that not only does the position of Star Lord require an exorbitant price, making it impossible for ordinary people to even hope for eight lifetimes, but even civil officials like Star Chancellor and Registrar require a huge sum of money, and no matter how hard they try, it's useless.

Even so, there are still too many rich people in the starry sky!

Sometimes, people fight tooth and nail for a single spot, driving up the price to astronomical levels without ever backing down.

Lin Shan closed the ancient book and pondered to himself.

"If a Star Lord can receive a destiny blessing, then if I become a Star Lord, wouldn't I also passively gain another destiny, leading to a clash of star deities?"

"Maybe we can use it whenever we want, and never have to worry about the jinx again?"

His mind worked quickly, and he immediately grasped the key points, opening the door to a new world once again.

Star Collision is his trump card, but due to the sensitive identity of that old scoundrel, the Calamity Star, he is restricted in many ways. Now, he only has one chance left in the Void Realm.

But if I were to become a Star Lord and obtain a new Star Destiny, I could simply ram into anyone I didn't like, and wouldn't I be able to walk sideways among Star Cultivators of the same level? (End of Chapter)