Chapter 1382: The Plan

Shang Xia communicated with the Twin Star Pirates through secret transmission. Even though they were still in the chaotic streams, as long as they were within a set range of each other, they could communicate through their divine souls.

When Shang Xia set his sights on the world fragment, he received a huge shock from Ying Lianxi and Ying Lianquan. His lie about the Essence Ping World had already been seen through!

Shang Xia fell silent instantly as thoughts about the implication of his lie being uncovered filled his mind.

As for how his identity was blown or who did it... He didn’t have time to think of all those implications at that moment.

Before his identity was exposed, only the upper echelons of the Essence Xing World knew that he came from the Essence Ping World. It was difficult to conceal it completely. After all, the appearance of a fifth tier True Immortal who was also a pseudo rank seven Talisman Grandmaster who could craft Myriad Tinted Cloud Talismans wouldn’t be able to avoid catching their attention even if he tried.

They might know of his existence, but only the Chen Dynasty, Wanyun Association, and the Qingling Palace knew of the location of the Star Beast Nest he occupied.

In the past, they might be afraid of the Essence Ping World who stood behind Shang XIa, but the moment they discovered the Essence Ping World was nothing but a scam and it was a mere Spirit World, there would be nothing holding them back. In fact, they might burst into rage after being lied to for so long.

It didn’t matter if it was the Qingling Palace or the Chen Dynasty. They might take the chance to attack the Star Beast Nest while Shang Xia was away.

The only thing that they would find fortunate was the fact that the Wanyun Association probably wouldn’t be able to take part in the battle. After the War of the Spirit Dawn World, they would require a lot of time to restore their foundations. Even if they lusted over the Spirit Luxuriant World, they couldn’t do a thing.

Whatever it was, be it the Chen Dynasty or the Qingling Palace... The Spirit Luxuriant World wouldn’t be able to keep the Star Beast Nest if either attacked. Fortunately, Shang Xia wasn’t worried about their eventual assault. They already made preparations and at most, they would give up the Star Beast Nest and use the Five Element Teleportation Formation to retreat. It wouldn’t leave behind any traces and the members of the Essence Xing World wouldn’t be able to track them with it.

After traveling around the region outside the Heaven Observation Field, Shang Xia was certain the Stargazers outside were completely useless. Their Stargazer inheritance was extremely scattered and incomplete.

Even so... He had to be prepared for the worst.

When he was traveling outside, he also learned that many Heavenly Fields have been paying attention to the Heaven Observation Field.

Since the Spirit Luxuriant World was able to take over a Star Beast Nest to come into contact with the Essence Xing World, the experts out there weren’t fools. The Spirit Luxuriant World might have given up their base of operations, but the various Heavenly Fields could gather all the Stargazers they had to try to look for a way into the Heaven Observation Field.

The Five Element Teleportation Formation might not leave any tracks, but the gaps in the Star Curtain were there forever. Everyone outside might have incomplete Stargazer inheritances, but if they messed about long enough, eventually someone would luck out and find them.

If they really gathered dozens of Stargazers to look for gaps in the Star Curtain and a safe path through, they would be able to gather a massive force for invasion. In the face of so many Heavenly Fields, there was no way to fight back.

The more he thought about it, the more Shang Xia loathed the person who revealed his identity. In fact, the feeling he was feeling was more akin to pure hatred.

There was no doubt the person who revealed information on him came from within the Heaven Observation Field. The members of the Spirit Mammoth World and Spirit Abundance World held the greatest suspicion as they had the greatest number of high-level True Immortals and strongholds in the sea of stars outside the Heaven Observation Star Field.

Naturally, that didn’t mean that the experts of the other worlds were cleared of suspicion.

Is the revelation of our Star Beast Nest not going to affect them?! Aren’t they afraid that they will be targeted by the great powers outside the Star Curtain once the invasion starts?! Why?! WHY?!

After thinking about it, Shang Xia transmitted another question over to the Twin Star Pirates. “Dare I ask... Where did information on me come about?”

They didn’t reply immediately. They seemed to be discussing whether or not they should tell Shang Xia what really happened, but Ying Lianquan eventually responded, “It’s fine to tell you anyway. The Wanyun Association and us received our information from the Essence Hong World.”

Essence Hong World?! The Spirit Mammoth World is most likely to be the one to have done it then!

When Shang Xia ran into Song Zhen in the vicinity of the Spirit Faith World, he learned that the Spirit Mammoth World most likely controlled strongholds around the Essence Hong Heavenly Field. The Spirit Mammoth World was looking to purchase Hollow Heaven Stones to craft a Spirit Ark back then.

“Many thanks.” Shang Xia cupped his hands in the direction of the Twin Star Pirates, ignoring whether or not they would be able to see his gesture.

They might not be able to see it, but they could feel the sincerity from his tone.

Eventually, Ying Lianquan broke out laughing, “Not a problem at all. Actually, you will be able to learn about it even if we don’t say anything. We only told you before you found out for yourself.”

Shang Xia’s impression of them grew better because of what they said and he laughed, “Since that’s the case, let’s continue negotiating for the world fragments. Oh... I haven’t asked... Have you already made a deal with others for it?”

“No. This matter was kept secret. Other than us, know one knew that we were going to attack the Spirit Dawn World.” Ying Lianxi replied.

Nodding slowly, Shang Xia understood that if they hadn’t told anyone of their intentions, no one would have been able to make a deal with them.

Joy filled his heart as he had a chance to obtain the world fragment since no one else had their eyes on it.

“Um... True Immortal Shang, your world is about to be invaded... Aren’t you afraid of what might happen? Why are you still interested in the world fragment?” Ying Lianquan asked in confusion. At the same time, he wanted to learn more about Shang Xia’s intentions from his reply.

Ignoring his petty tricks, Shang Xia replied candidly, “I naturally have my plans for it. Moreover, the Heaven Observation Field has been hiding for more than 1,000 years. How will it be that easy for them to invade whenever they wish?”

They fell silent at his explanation and started to discuss among themselves. In the end, Ying Lianxi asked, “True Immortal Shang, are you really planning to make a deal with us?”

“Of course. The world fragment is right here. I naturally won’t give up a chance like that.” Shang Xia spoke seriously.

A soft sign escaped Ying Lianquan’s lips. “True Immortal Shang, I’m afraid you can’t afford it.”

“What do you mean?” Shang Xia frowned.

“True UImmortal Shang, do you know about the deal the Chen Dynasty made with the Piercing Cloud Bandits?” Ying Lianxi asked suddenly.

In a deep voice, Shang Xia mumbled, “Of course. I robbed them.”

He heard them sucking in their breaths as soon as he made the revelation.

“It really is you!” Ying Lianquan gasped in shock.

𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

They fell silent once again, but it didn’t take long for Ying Lianquan’s surprised cry to come again. “That’s a world fragment far larger than what we obtained! I also heard that there was a larger portion of world origin than what we obtained.”

Shang Xia replied softly, “The landmass definitely surpassed the 3 continents you obtained, but it was made up of many smaller pieces of land. The World Origin Source that was obtained wasn’t complete either. It was large, but it was created from the combination of many smaller parts. Quality-wise, it can’t match up to what you obtained.”

Ying Lianquan’s bitter laugh came again, “True Immortal Shang, you should know what happened. After the battle, we suffered a catastrophic loss. We are left with only 3 True Immortals from our original 6 and we’re only left with this Spirit Ark...”

Shang Xia was getting annoyed that they weren’t getting to the point and he couldn’t help but snap, “Hurry up. What do you want to say? Stop beating about the bush!”

“1 World!” Ying Lianxi spoke up this time. He heard how annoyed Shang Xia was and he quickly explained, “We help to control a world we can use to recuperate!”

Slightly taken aback, Shang Xia snorted the next moment, “Are you joking or are you messing with me?”

“We are not.” Ying Lianquan followed up, “We are sincerely asking you for your help.”

This time, Shang Xia was surprised by how serious they sounded. “Are you serious about controlling a world?!”

“An Azure World will be enough.” Ying Lianxi answered.

After all... A Spirit World wasn’t so easy to conquer!

Thinking about the possibility, Shang Xia asked, “Why... Why do you wish to control a world.”

“We can’t be Star Pirates forever. It’s not sustainable!” Ying Lianxi, the more astute of the 2, answered.

Shang Xia didn’t know how to respond to that.

However, Ying Lianquan quickly added, “We’re just finding a way to live. In the hundred or so years that passed, we have been running rampant through the Chaotic Sea of Stars. We managed to gather a bunch of twins by traveling across the Heavenly Fields and their families. Even though twins were hard to find, after traveling so far, we managed to gather a lot of people nonetheless. Even though we settled them down on a distant Earth Star, it’s barren and the future generations found it hard to cultivate. With us alone, we won’t be able to nurture them into a considerable force. That is why we wish to control a world where we can settle down. We planned to do so after attacking the Spirit Dawn World, but he didn’t think we would suffer such massive losses.”

Shang Xia thought for a second before he replied, “I won’t hide it from you guys. Your intentions truly shocked me. However, for you to manage a world... Do you already have a target in mind? Even if I’m willing to help, how can you feel assured to reveal the information of the world to me?”