"Star Domain? What kind of place is that?"
Hunter Liu had never heard of the Star Domain, but he sensed that the Huaxing Continent might be more complex than it seemed.
Sure enough, when Liu Zun heard his question, he looked momentarily taken aback. "You've never heard of the Star Domain? Has the Huaxing Continent changed so much in ten thousand years? Well, a lot can change over ten millennia—seas turn into fields, and many things fade from memory. The Star Domain disappearing from common knowledge isn't entirely surprising. But perhaps it's better this way. The Star Domain is a realm steeped in blood and constant battles, unsuitable for ordinary people. Anyone ordinary who steps foot there is bound to be trampled at the bottom."
Hunter Liu listened, nodding thoughtfully. Even though he didn't know what kind of place the Star Domain was, he could sense from Liu Zun's words that it was likely a gathering place for the strongest of the strong, where the law of the jungle ruled to its fullest. Ordinary people who entered would only end up crushed underfoot.
Such was the nature of that world—a rule he had already grasped deeply from his experiences on Earth.
"Alright," Liu Zun continued. "Originally, I had planned to tell you more about the Liu family's history, but your current strength is too low—you're only at the Body Tempering stage. Once you've advanced to the Star Absorption stage, I'll tell you everything in detail. For now, knowing too much would only do you harm."
"Star Absorption stage?" Hunter Liu was taken aback. "That level already commands great power in the Xingta Empire. It will take me years to reach that stage. Are you planning to wait that long?"
He wasn't worried about being unable to reach the Star Absorption stage; he simply wanted to learn about his identity sooner. Knowing he might not be parentless had sparked a deep desire within him—he was eager to meet his parents.
Liu Zun replied, "Indeed, the Star Absorption stage is a lofty goal for ordinary people, but you are no ordinary person. With Liu family blood running through your veins, the Star Absorption stage shouldn't even make you flinch. You must surpass it, or you're unworthy of being a Liu family disciple."
Hunter Liu chuckled. "I want to reach the Star Absorption stage as well, and ideally reach the Void Core stage even sooner. But I need time to build up. Since I didn't focus on cultivation in the past, I'll need to first break through to the Meridian Opening stage and then find a suitable Star Art, right?"
Star Arts, or cultivation methods, are incredibly valuable. There are nine grades of Star Arts, with even the lowest-grade, Grade One Star Art, being so costly that an ordinary person couldn't afford it in a lifetime.
With Star Art, one's cultivation speed would increase severalfold, and one's strength would grow significantly. In a battle between two first-tier Meridian Opening warriors, the one with Star Art would inevitably win, and the victory would likely be decisive.
However, only warriors who had reached the Meridian Opening stage could cultivate Star Arts, as Star Arts required Star Force to function, which could only be absorbed by warriors at that level and above.
"Star Arts?" Liu Zun chuckled. "You won't have to worry about that in the future—I have plenty. Even though you haven't reached the Meridian Opening stage yet, I can provide you with a special Star Art that will propel your cultivation forward."