Splitting the Heavens-Chapter 1737: Way Back Home

"Even though this granddaddy’s injuries are not yet fully healed, the opportunity is rare, and I have already made some headway in understanding my rank six sword intent. If I have a little more time, I’ll be able to reach the grand completion stage of the Martial Void Realm!” Kou Chongxue's words left Shang Xia's clone speechless for a moment. He didn’t know how to respond.

Previously, through the Crimson Soul Tablet, the world essence his Origin Star Avatar absorbed had been transmitted back and injected into the World Origin Source. As it turned out, Kou Chongxue benefited the most!

To Kou Chongxue, Shang Xia’s clone’s vacant expression was insignificant, but he understood that Shang Xia wouldn’t have come to see him without a reason, especially since he was supposed to be in seclusion to recover.

"What’s the matter?" Kou Chongxue asked directly.

Shang Xia's clone composed himself and then slowly asked, "Are you currently able to fight?"

Kou Chongxue was initially taken aback by the question, then his expression turned grave. "What happened?"

Shang Xia's clone then explained the recent events and his deductions to Kou Chongxue. "Currently, there are 3 people with Sage-level strength in that area. My Origin Star Avatar, Yan Yu, and Guan Ziqing. If any 2 of us work together, we can probably defeat the last. In fact, it’s possible the target might die. However, the recent great battle was too intense. Although I didn’t witness it personally, I can tell through the consumption of my inner qi that it was intense, but since it can’t be a 1 vs 2, and most certainly doesn’t seem like they ganged up on me, it was either Guan Ziqing didn’t participate, or there’s a fourth Sage who appeared. With 4 Sages... The battle became even, but the situation everyone was in took a turn for the worst.”

After listening carefully to the account and analysis provided by Shang Xia's clone, Kou Chongxue frowned. "You mean you want me to go and support them?"

Shang Xia's clone nodded. "Currently, I am stationed around our Spirit Luxuriant World, deterring those who wish to mess with our ascension. I dare not leave easily. However, we don’t know anything that happened in the ruins and we can only make a guess. As such... I will need to trouble you to make a trip over.”

As he spoke, Shang Xia's clone handed over 2 recently crafted Myriad Tinted Cloud Talismans to Kou Chongxue. "I have now barely managed to produce a rank seven talisman and my success rate for crafting rank six talismans like these is much higher. The Myriad Tinted Cloud Talisman offers extremely strong defense. Even if it cannot fully block an attack from a Sage, it can still reduce the impact of a strike from someone like Guan Ziqing by 60 percent. It should be enough for you to protect yourself.”

Kou Chongxue took the talismans before asking, "Have you thought of how you’re asking me to go over personally instead of asking members of the Spirit Tip World? Have you already stopped trusting this ally?” novelbuddy.cσ๓

Shang Xia's clone was taken aback by the question before staying silent for a long time.

Kou Chongxue clearly did not intend to wait for an answer and returned to the Elysium to prepare for his first expedition out of the Star Curtain.

...

By then, both the Star Ship and the Ark had left the ruins of the Spirit Lyric World. They were navigating through the void filled with meteors, earth stars, and drifting broken continents. They gradually approached the chaotic streams around the Spirit Tip World.

"How is it going?" Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar asked, turning to Xin Lu, who had set up a makeshift platform on the deck of the Star Ship.

Xin Lu replied, "It should be fine. We've been maneuvering through the void while possibly avoiding those True Immortals. However, we can’t avoid the detection by Sages. If they locate us, the journey will become much more dangerous!”

After pondering for a moment, Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar mumbled, "If Guan Ziqing doesn't want to die immediately, he has no choice but to take advantage of the support of his Spirit Tip World to ambush us. He needs to seize the mini Spirit Lyric World to strengthen the foundation of the Spirit Tip World, restoring the vitality he has drained over the years from forcibly drawing on the power of his world. Avoidance is not an option; we can only force our way through now. At least this way, you all can avoid being trapped and have a chance to break out and return to our Heaven Observation Field in time."

Xin Lu sighed, "It would be much better if we had more help."

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar gave a wry smile, "You should know about the situation in the institution. My true body is unable to leave and the only person capable of providing support is Patriarch Kou. However... He’s still recovering and might not have the ability to come out to help us.”

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar was about to leave, but then seemed to remember something and turned back. "Once we enter the chaotic streams, you should go to the Ark to take command. Ensure that even if both ships are separated, those from the Spirit Lyric World can still return to the Heaven Observation Field.”

Xin Lu watched his departing figure and hurriedly asked, "Am I going alone? Several True Immortals from our institution are on this Star Ship. The Ark is entirely entrusted to Gu Mingzheng and a few other True Immortals from the mini Spirit Lyric World. Aren't you afraid they might escape amid the chaos?"

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar replied without turning back, "They're not fools. If the mini Spirit Lyric World can be stuffed into their ark by us, I can naturally crush it anytime I wish.”

Both ships entered the chaotic streams one after another. Even though the Ark was manned by a high-level True Immortal, the survivors of the Spirit Lyric World had almost never left the space around their world.

While the Star Ship maintained its stability while navigating through the chaotic streams, it was plunged into the chaos soon after. Even a slight mistake would cause the Ark to flip, and even Gu Mingzheng was barely holding on. He was only pretending to maintain his composure as he piloted the Ark.

Xin Lu, who had been ordered by Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar to board the Jiuyin Ark, saw their reaction and a look of mockery flashed in her eyes. She mumbled casually, "Rest assured, this Ark is sturdy enough. It's just the chaotic streams around a Spirit World. All you need to do is to steer it carefully to avoid any accidents.”

Seeing such composure from Xin Lu, a female cultivator who was only in the Martial Dipper Realm, many experts of the mini Spirit Lyric World felt ashamed of themselves. The previously pervasive atmosphere of panic aboard the Ark was significantly alleviated.

Gu Mingzheng coughed lightly and laughed, "There are some records of Stargazers in the legacy of our world. However, we never really saw one before. With Stargazer Xin to guide us, I believe the journey ahead will surely be smooth sailing."

Xin Lu looked at him with a half-smile and said, "It’s probably impossible for a smooth journey. We’re bound to encounter the Spirit Tip World in battle. Even Yan Yu from the Essence Du World might show up to mess around. You guys better pray for your own safety then!"

As soon as Xin Lu's words fell, the color drained from the faces of nearly all the cultivators of the Spirit Lyric World

Gu Mingzheng instinctively stepped forward. His aura as a high-level True Immortal unconsciously manifested as he muttered in a low voice, "What do you mean by that, Stargazer Xin? When lord Sage convened us to discuss returning to the Heaven Observation Field, that wasn't what was said."

Xin Lu, despite the suppression, showed no panic. She glanced at him with a raised eyebrow. "One must always prepare for the worst. True Immortal Gu, you certainly know that principle, right? The reason Sage Shang sent me to command the Jiuyin Ark is to ensure that if the great battle disturbs the chaotic streams and we’re separated, we will be able to return to the Heaven Observation Field.”

With that, Xin Lu's gaze swept over everyone who had varied expressions. "Don’t tell me all of you think this Ark can remain intact if we don’t return to the Spirit Luxuriant World in time, do you?”

Gu Mingzheng's expression fluctuated unpredictably. He was clearly wrestling with intense thoughts when suddenly, the previously chaotic and disorderly void began to experience some changes. It seemed as if an invisible hand had entered and formed between both ships.