Projection of the Heavens: I prove my immortality through slaughter.

Leaving the dark region deep within the quicksand star belt, Lin Xuan did not immediately rush to Chenxi Ancient City at full speed. He moved like a ghost through the relatively outer areas of the star belt, consolidating his newly formed Destruction Sword Domain while clearing out the last remaining clueless "tails" that were still lingering there hoping for a lucky break.

These hunters varied greatly in strength, and most no longer posed a threat to Lin Xuan. Instead, they became the perfect subjects for him to test the power of his Destruction Sword Domain. Once the three-zhang sword domain unfolded, shrouded in a dark and deathly silence, late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators often couldn't withstand more than three breaths before their spiritual energy dissipated and their souls froze, ultimately being torn to shreds by the destructive sword energy roaming within the domain. Even those at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment were greatly weakened under the suppression of the sword domain, unable to unleash even half their full potential, and ultimately unable to escape defeat.

On this day, he had just casually dealt with a team of five late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators known as the "Soul Chasing Squad." As usual, he scanned their storage bags with his divine sense, preparing to collect the spirit stones, pills, and other useful items, while destroying the rest of the miscellaneous items.

However, just as his divine sense swept over the storage bag of one of the sinister-looking old men, his virtual divine spark emitted a faint, unusual fluctuation. It wasn't directed at spirit stones or magical artifacts, but rather at a dark cyan jade slip, sealed with numerous restrictions and made of ancient materials.

This jade slip was inconspicuous among a pile of miscellaneous jade slips, but the restrictions on it were quite exquisite, far beyond what an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator could have set up.

"Interesting." Lin Xuan thought to himself and simply took out the dark green jade. The sword energy of destruction emanated from his fingertips, like the most precise carving knife, easily dismantling the protective restrictions on the outer layer of the jade slip.

As the divine sense probed into the jade slip, a vast and ancient aura rushed towards it. The jade slip did not contain cultivation techniques or spells, but rather a fragmented star map and a message imprinted with divine sense.

The coordinates indicated by the star map were located near a forbidden area called "Silent Star Abyss," on the edge of the Tianfeng Starfield and the neighboring "Xuanhuang Star Boundary." That information stirred considerable ripples in Lin Xuan's otherwise calm heart—

"...I, a Nine Tribulations Wanderer, have traversed the starry sea for eighty thousand years. I endured nine tribulations of the Wandering Immortal realm, only to fail at the last moment. My physical body crumbled, and my soul was about to dissipate. However, the lineage must not be extinguished, and the inheritance must not be severed. Therefore, before my annihilation, I have gathered all my life's treasures to build the 'Nine Tribulations Immortal Abode' beside the Abyss of Annihilation, to await a destined one."

"...Outside the Immortal Abode, there is a 'Ninefold Tribulation Annihilation Array,' which is in harmony with the power of the nine tribulations I have experienced. Each tribulation is stronger than the last. Only those with unwavering will, profound fortune, and some knowledge of the Way of Destruction can enter."

"...The manor contains fragments of my fundamental cultivation technique, the Nine Tribulations Undying Body, as well as insights into alchemy and weapon crafting, and some secret techniques and resources for transcending tribulations. Furthermore, it contains a 'Tribulation Jade' formed from a glimpse of 'transcendence' that I obtained during my ninth tribulation as a Loose Immortal. Obtaining it may offer a glimpse into the path to immortality..."

"...The Immortal Abode will manifest on the outskirts of the Silent Star Abyss in the year 97,321 of the Star Calendar, when the Xuan Gang Star shifts position, and will remain there for 81 days. Once the time limit has passed, the Immortal Abode will disappear and return to nothingness, awaiting the next cycle..."

The information abruptly ended there, clearly because the sinister old man had obtained it from somewhere but had not had the time, or rather, was unable to, explore it.

"Nine Tribulations Wanderer... Nine Tribulations Immortal Abode..." Lin Xuan murmured, chewing on the two names, his eyes gleaming. His virtual divine core had already begun to operate rapidly, retrieving all information about "Nine Tribulations Wanderer" and "Silent Star Abyss".

The Nine Tribulations Wanderer was a legendary rogue cultivator who was renowned throughout several surrounding star fields tens of thousands of years ago! His talent was unparalleled; as a rogue immortal, he endured eight rogue immortal tribulations, his strength comparable to a true celestial immortal! However, during his attempt at the ninth and most terrifying rogue immortal tribulation, he ultimately failed to withstand it and perished. His legacy and treasures have remained a perennial legend in the star sea, attracting countless cultivators to search for them, yet no one has ever found the true location of his immortal abode.

The Silent Star Abyss is an infamous and dangerous place. It is said to be the core of a star field shattered in an ancient war. Its interior is filled with destructive chaotic energy, broken laws, and all sorts of ominous and bizarre things. Even Nascent Soul cultivators who venture into its depths risk perishing.

"The Ninefold Tribulation Annihilation Array... perfectly embodies the power of the Nine Tribulations... requires some knowledge of the Dao of Destruction..." Lin Xuan grasped these key pieces of information. This Nine Tribulations Immortal Mansion seemed tailor-made for him! He possessed a minor completion of the True Meaning of Destruction and had just formed the Sword Domain of Destruction, making him someone with a profound understanding of the Dao of Destruction! That Ninefold Tribulation Annihilation Array might be a deadly obstacle for others, but for him, it might be an opportunity, a test and tempering of his own Dao of Destruction!

Moreover, the treasures within the Immortal Abode also greatly tempted him. The fragment of the "Nine Tribulations Undying Body" manual sounded like a top-tier body-refining technique, which might solve the problem of his current somewhat mixed power system, further purifying his spiritual energy and solidifying his foundation. As for the "Tribulation Jade" formed from the "opportunity for transcendence" glimpsed by the Nine Tribulations Hermit, it was an immeasurable treasure, concerning the secret of longevity and transcendence!

The virtual deity quickly deduced the astrological calendar and concluded that there were still one year and three months until the "shift of the Xuan Gang Star" mentioned in the jade slip, and the time when the immortal mansion would manifest!

Time wasn't plentiful, but it was enough for him to make some preparations.

"Chenxi Ancient City... Star Tower Secret Realm... Nine Tribulations Immortal Abode..." Lin Xuan's mind raced, instantly adjusting his plan. Originally, he intended to go directly to the Star Tower Secret Realm to purify his spiritual energy, but now it seemed he could pursue both simultaneously. The Star Tower Secret Realm could purify spiritual energy, while the Nine Tribulations Immortal Abode might provide even more advanced cultivation techniques and resources, perhaps even allowing him to gain a deeper understanding of the Path of Destruction, laying the most solid foundation for condensing his Golden Core!

Risk and opportunity coexist. The news of the Nine Tribulations Immortal Mansion's emergence cannot possibly be known only to him. It is foreseeable that outside the Silent Star Abyss, geniuses will gather in droves, powerful figures will emerge frequently, and there may even be Nascent Soul level beings intervening! That will be a more brutal and intense struggle than the Flowing Sand Star Belt!

But Lin Xuan has never been afraid of challenges.

"One year from now, in the Silent Star Abyss..." He put away the jade slip, a hint of anticipation and coldness flashing in his eyes. He was determined to obtain this Nine Tribulations Immortal Mansion!

However, before that, he still needs to resolve the issue of his mixed spiritual energy and further improve his strength. The Star Tower Secret Realm remains the best option at present.

Without further delay, he cleaned up the battlefield, his figure transforming into a dim stream of light that almost blended into the starry sky, and quietly accelerated towards the direction of Chenxi Ancient City.

However, shortly after he left, an extremely subtle phantom, almost blending into space, slowly emerged from behind a meteorite in the distance. The phantom gazed in the direction Lin Xuan had disappeared, then looked at the site of the battle, a peculiar rune in its hand shimmering slightly.

"The target has left the Flowing Sands Star Belt, heading towards Chenxi Ancient City. It is suspected that... information about the 'Nine Tribulations Immortal Mansion' has been obtained." The illusory figure transmitted a message using some kind of secret method, and then merged back into the void and disappeared.