The Holy Crystal competition required considerable time for preparation.
Jiang Li had no intention of waiting on the island; instead, he planned to first collect the numerous opportunities he had spotted in the vicinity of the East Star Sea.
Getting those opportunities into his possession first was the true path.
It wasn't just Jiang Li; many other disciples harbored similar intentions.
A significant number of disciples with exceptional talent and strength quickly departed from Falling Star Sea Island to seek opportunities in the surrounding areas.
After all, while the Heavenly Star Sea was dangerous, it was also a treasure hunter's paradise, replete with countless treasures and opportunities.
This was precisely why Jiang Li had observed so many recent turning points in the fortunes of these disciples.
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Heavenly Star Sea.
East Star Sea.
Somewhere deep beneath a tranquil sea.
Various fish and other marine life of all descriptions swam leisurely around the seabed.
A handsome and peerless young man was swimming rapidly forward.
The young man was none other than Jiang Li.
After leaving Falling Star Sea Island, Jiang Li had set out to collect opportunities in the surrounding areas.
In just two days, he had amassed a wealth of rare resources, including spiritual medicines that were hundreds of thousands of years old.
And various other treasures.
Jiang Li had also absorbed a considerable amount of resources and spiritual items during these two days.
Through the absorption of a vast quantity of cultivation resources and various spiritual items.
At present, Jiang Li's cultivation realm had reached the late stage of Saint King Triple Heaven, with the peak not far off.
Jiang Li's spatial ring still contained a substantial amount of resources and spiritual medicines that had not yet been fully absorbed.
If he were to absorb them all, relying on his formidable Devouring Heaven Divine Body, breaking through to Saint King Fourth Heaven in a short period would certainly be achievable.
Now, Jiang Li was preparing to head to the location of the Star Holy Crystal to obtain it.
With the Star Holy Crystal in hand, Jiang Li's chances of breaking through would increase significantly.
Based on the sea chart provided by the elder of the Primordial Demon Sect, combined with the coordinates for obtaining the Star Holy Crystal acquired by Ye Wushang through the system.
Jiang Li deduced that the Star Holy Crystal was located in the seabed ahead.
Jiang Li's immense spiritual power surged outward, sensing the various conditions in his surroundings.
The seabed presented beautiful scenery in all directions, with all sorts of colorful fish swimming around, creating mesmerizing ripples.
Occasionally, Jiang Li could hear the sounds of violent splashes erupting in the distance, suggesting intense battles were taking place.
However, Jiang Li was not surprised by this.
Over the past two days, Jiang Li had roamed various parts of the East Star Sea and encountered numerous sea monsters.
The strength of these sea monsters varied greatly.
From Saint Rank and Saint King, down to Divine Sea and Life and Death Realm, there were plenty of them.
Jiang Li had also killed many sea monsters that had attempted to attack him.
Following the coordinates provided by the system, Jiang Li sped rapidly forward.
His swift movement stirred up considerable water.
Before long, Jiang Li finally approached the vicinity of the coordinates where the Star Holy Crystal was located.
"This should be it," Jiang Li murmured to himself.
This area was in the southern waters of the East Star Sea, and it was extremely serene.
There were many large rocks scattered around, with various swimming fish drifting to and fro.
Jiang Li unleashed his spiritual power, and his Saint King-level spiritual sense swept out instantly.
He meticulously scanned every part of the seabed and every rock.
After a short while, Jiang Li finally sensed a special flow of energy beneath a massive rock.
This energy seemed like starlight from the heavens, shimmering with a captivating luminescence.
It appeared that the Star Holy Crystal was most likely located beneath that massive rock.
Jiang Li's heart stirred, and he then swam slowly towards the large rock.
As he neared the massive rock, Jiang Li could feel the pure spiritual energy beneath it even more strongly.
Jiang Li's eyes narrowed slightly.
Immediately thereafter, a terrifying surge of Saint Yuan erupted from Jiang Li.
The Saint Yuan surge, carrying immense power, exploded upon the rock.
As the Saint Yuan surged, the massive rock was blown apart by Jiang Li's attack.
A violent roar resounded through the seabed.
Shattered rock fragments flew in all directions.
Shortly after the rock was broken, a brilliant stream of light appeared from the depths of the earth.
Jiang Li's eyes lit up, and he felt the terrifying spiritual power emanating from within.
It seemed the Star Holy Crystal was indeed inside.
Following this, Jiang Li rapidly swam over and began to search the seabed.
After a considerable time, Jiang Li discovered a large crystal radiating starlight deep within the seabed.
The crystal was about the size of a fist. As Jiang Li held it, he felt the terrifying aura emanating from within.
It seemed to contain extremely pure starlight flowing within.
Jiang Li's Devouring Heaven Divine Body involuntarily activated, and the abundant starlight within the Star Holy Crystal was rapidly devoured by Jiang Li.
"As expected of a Star Holy Crystal, such pure power."
Jiang Li's eyes brightened. The pure starlight caused his recently advanced cultivation to stir with anticipation.
It felt as though he was on the verge of breaking through to the peak of Saint King Triple Heaven.
"Might as well break through here," Jiang Li's heart prompted.
Immediately, Jiang Li set up a formation in the vicinity.
This formation was a top-tier Saint Rank formation, capable of concealing his aura and also gathering surrounding spiritual energy.
Jiang Li sat cross-legged at the center of the formation, holding the Star Holy Crystal in his hand.
Rich starlight flowed around him, and the formation Jiang Li had set up continuously gathered spiritual energy from the surroundings.
The "Reincarnation Immortal Scripture" and the Devouring Heaven Divine Body fully unleashed their power to absorb.
The terrifyingly pure starlight from the Star Holy Crystal was rapidly devoured by Jiang Li.
Around Jiang Li, spiritual energy and starlight intertwined, resembling a scroll filled with spiritual light, exceptionally captivating.
Half an hour later, a powerful aura erupted from Jiang Li.
The surrounding seawater instantly churned with a colossal surge.
Jiang Li had now reached the peak realm of Saint King Triple Heaven.
He was only one step away from Saint King Fourth Heaven.
Jiang Li slowly opened his eyes, which were filled with joy.
"Peak Saint King Triple Heaven, not bad."
"Moreover, the pure spiritual energy within this Star Holy Crystal has not been greatly depleted."
"It can still support Jiang Li's cultivation for some time."
"Alright, next, I should find a safer place to continue my cultivation."
"Cultivating and breaking through here is still somewhat risky," Jiang Li thought, intending to find a place to make a concerted effort and break through directly to Saint King Fourth Heaven.
The spiritual energy from this Star Holy Crystal was sufficient for him to significantly enhance his strength.
Jiang Li took a deep breath and then suppressed the overwhelming aura emanating from him.
Simultaneously, he collected the Star Holy Crystal and the surrounding concealment formation.
"Bold! Who are you? Did you take the treasure of our Yaksha tribe!" As Jiang Li finished collecting the Star Holy Crystal and the formation, a low voice sounded from behind him.