In the vast expanse of the Astral World. The island Li Pin manifested was navigating through the void, constantly searching for an optimal trajectory as it advanced toward the Shattered Star Sea. Like a ship sailing across the ocean, where wind speed and ocean currents could accelerate its journey, traversing the Astral World followed similar principles. Various external factors could influence his speed. For instance, if a Cosmic Radiance figure passed rapidly through the inner layers of the Astral World, the resulting impact would ripple outward. This could affect the outer layers like a current, carrying this region along and accelerating Li Pin's journey. Similarly, if a Sacred Monarch traversed through space in the core layer of the Astral World, the residual force could fold space within the outer layers, allowing energy and matter to leap across dimensions. To some extent, the outer layers had weaker Eternal Oblivion Force, lower pressure, and reduced energy levels. However, they also posed the greatest danger. Too many uncontrollable variables could disrupt the outer Astral World. In contrast, the core layer, despite its higher energy levels, was a controlled environment. As long as a cultivator possessed sufficient strength, the risks became significantly more manageable. While traversing through space, Li Pin thought, It's just like driving on the highway. As long as the speed is fast enough, there's no need to worry about sudden overtakes forcing me to slow down or change lanes, causing unexpected dangers... If I reach extreme speeds and surpass all other vehicles, with nothing ahead to obstruct me, the road would be completely open... At this moment, Sasha warned, "A large Astral World Fragment is ahead. It is over six hundred meters in diameter and is moving fast. Would you like me to calculate the optimal interception and integration formula?" "No need," Li Pin replied. "Having you as my navigator already gives me an overwhelming advantage over other Astral Gods. If I rely on you entirely, this journey will have no challenges at all." "Then I wish you success," Sasha responded with a smile. Li Pin shifted his gaze toward a rapidly approaching streak of light in the distance. All fragments within the Astral World were classified into nine scales. Those smaller than one meter were labeled micro-sized, while those under ten meters were considered small-sized. Medium-sized fragments had a diameter of less than a hundred meters, large-sized ones were under a thousand, and giant-sized fragments measured under ten thousand meters. Beyond that, island-sized fragments spanned over ten kilometers, mountain-sized ones exceeded a hundred kilometers, range-sized fragments stretched beyond a thousand kilometers, and finally, continent-sized ones covered more than ten thousand kilometers Anything larger was simply categorized as a continent, with distinctions such as small, medium, or large. Theoretically, capturing a large-scale Astral World Fragment was enough to elevate a Demigod to Divinity. In other words, capturing a large Astral World Fragment was equivalent to obtaining three divine items or the value-equivalent of cultivation resources. However, Li Pin had long since surpassed the need to rely on capturing Astral World Fragments for sustenance. He focused on the six-hundred-meter fragment, intensifying his perception to the utmost. He quickly analyzed the external environment's impact on him, ensuring that he could intercept the fragment at the right position with the right amount of force. At the same time, he calculated its speed, mass, and energy. As the distance closed, Li Pin abruptly leaped from his island and streaked across the void like a ray of light. In an instant, he appeared before the Astral World Fragment and pressed a hand against its surface. Invisible ripples spread outward. The energy he unleashed perfectly counteracted the forces within the fragment, and its speed quickly dropped, slowing further and further until it nearly came to a complete halt. Li Pin then guided the fragment toward his island body. The entire process unfolded smoothly. As the fragment passed through the outer barrier of his island and merged with it, gentle ripples spread across the island, enveloping and tightly binding the Astral World Fragment. Before long, a six-hundred-meter mountain had formed on the island. "An impeccably precise capture," Sasha smiled. "At its peak velocity, this Astral World Fragment carried a maximum energy output equivalent to a combat power of 480,000. "Throughout the entire process, not a trace of force was wasted, and not a single fluctuation of Eternal Oblivion Force was triggered. In other words, you essentially eliminated a Tier Nine cultivator with a combat strength of 480,000 without any energy leakage." "I'm an Astral God now. This result is to be expected," Li Pin replied calmly. "The real challenge will be when I can ensure not a single trace of power escapes even when facing other Astral Gods." He considered the overall growth of his combat prowess. "Hmm... And I'm not talking about newly ascended Astral Gods. I mean those at the thirtieth step or above on the Supreme Ladder." "I understand," Shasha responded with a smile. With that, Li Pin fell silent, focusing on the changes in his own mass. Before long, he reached a conclusion. "If I convert all my mass and energy into energy, then I'll have already reached 1.18 million in terms of energy value." He sincerely remarked, "Matter truly is the purest crystallization of energy." "You're still in a mass-based form, which is equivalent to a Demigod. While your energy is high, you won't have much of an advantage in combat against beings in energy-based form. You'll need to halve your mass," Sasha explained. "Halve it? That means my energy attribute would only be 590,000," Li Pin mused. Then, as if something occurred to him, he suddenly said, "So, a Supreme maintains a mass-based form by sustaining an entire universe, whereas a Highlord, who forges a universe within their body, is closer to an energy-based form?" "You can think of it that way," Sasha replied. "The Supreme and the Highlord can, in a way, be seen as extensions of the Demigod and Legendary Realms. However, unlike Demigods who can barely move, the Supreme has significantly greater mobility." She chuckled and added, "Of course, that's only relative to beings below the Supreme and Highlord Realm. Compared to a Highlord, a Supreme moves sluggishly. In a one-on-one battle, a Supreme is at a disadvantage against a Highlord. "That's also why His Majesty, the Black Abyss Highlord, could effortlessly intercept countless prodigies while the Supreme Council and the Supreme of other races were left helpless. "But if multiple Supremes join forces to block him from multiple directions, he'd find himself at a disadvantage. "If it weren't for his simultaneous mastery of the Transcendent path, the Supreme Council wouldn't have been so willing to make concessions in a three-against-one confrontation." "So... he cultivates the Transcendent path as well. Has he mastered it?" "Of course not. He has only cultivated it to a very high level," Shasha replied. "For beings of the Existence Faction, the Transcendent path is the hardest system to master. Among those who cultivate it, only Supreme Regalheaven has truly succeeded. And the reason he could do so is due to his unique twin-body nature, embodying both existence and nonexistence." She paused for a moment, as if holding deep respect for that figure. "Supreme Regalheavaen and Transcendent Equiheaven. Together, they established his status as the number one figure of the Supreme Council." A Supreme who also mastered the Transcendent path... Li Pin found himself yearning to witness such power. How strong would someone possessing both Supreme and Transcendent paths truly be? After a brief moment, he shifted his gaze to the distance. "How far until we reach the Shattered Star Sea?" "At this speed, thirteen stellar years," Sasha replied. "I've factored in potential acceleration from cosmic fluctuations and possible detours. However, since my map data is somewhat outdated, I can't guarantee absolute accuracy." "It's a shame I can't enter the inner layer of the Astral World," Li Pin said. "A burst of energy surpassing ten million can shake the barrier between the outer and inner layers of the Astral World. If you want, you could detour to the region where the Black Sky Volcano is located. Its eruptions release energy exceeding ten million, which can tear open the barrier between the layers." Sasha remarked truthfully, "But I wouldn't recommend it. As of now, your current level of perfect control is still under two million. You won't be able to fully control your power inside the inner layer of the Astral World. If you proceed, you may fall victim to the power of the Eternal Oblivion Force..." "You haven't merged with the Astral World. You could escape the Eternal Oblivion Force by leaving the Astral World altogether. However, with your current mass and energy, re-entering would be nearly impossible, unless you also cultivate the Transcendent path and achieve some level of mastery." "I understand," Li Pin said. Previously, he had been like a small wooden boat. He could hide anywhere with ease. Now, he had grown into an aircraft carrier, making it impossible to hide or disguise himself. Sasha said, "I designed this route with a clear purpose. The first thirteen stellar years will serve primarily as a period of refinement, allowing you to strengthen your mastery over the Perfect Realm. "Based on my calculations, with the constant pressure of the omnipresent Eternal Oblivion Force, combined with your exceptional talent, you should be able to control an energy intensity of four million units within thirteen stellar years, reaching the peak of the Starshine level. "From there, you can continue advancing in the Shattered Star Sea until you break through to the peak of the Solar Flare level." "Thirteen stellar years to reach the peak of Starshine... That's not too long. But this route..." Li Pin pointed at a branch on the path. "Heartless Island? And from the description... A land of chaos? A slaughtering ground?" "Yes," Sasha confirmed. "The Shattered Star Sea contains countless Astral World Fragments, attracting many Astral Gods who hunt these fragments and trade them for cultivation resources. Over time, cities and marketplaces formed around these exchanges. Heartless Island is one of them." She added, "The Shattered Star Sea itself is already chaotic, but Heartless Island, being a hub for trade driven by pure profit, has become the epicenter of that chaos. Many Astral Gods battle each other for resources, making it both a land of chaos and a battlefield soaked in blood." Li Pin immediately grasped the significance. "In other words... many Astral Gods engage in life-and-death combat there?" "Exactly." Sasha smiled. "That's also why I marked this route as the highest danger level." She added, "And at the same time, it's why I believe this path will allow you to reach the peak of the Solar Flare level in the shortest time possible."