Sage Star Thief’s words silenced Shang Xia temporarily, yet within that silence, countless thoughts flashed through his mind. It was as if, in that instant, most of the mysteries that had puzzled him for so long were suddenly half-solved.0

However, Shang Xia’s silence caused the distant Sage Star Thief’s eyes to narrow slightly. His tone, though, remained calm and unhurried. “This old man knows that you still hold some reservations toward me, young friend. Yet after all that I’ve said, my sincerity should be evident enough. Still, I must remind you about that piece of Starlight Curtain you are currently refining. Without external aid to resist the erosion of the Star River, relying solely on your cultivation will...0