Chapter 1445: I’m Back

The void around the Essence Xing World was vast. Shang Xia experienced how big it actually was when he tried looking for it.

After interacting with Zhang Shun, Gong Zhuo, Feng Nanze, and others, he understood that during the rise of the Essence Xing World, they destroyed many other worlds around them and integrated others. Because of the constant growth, the void around the Essence Xing World also became rather massive. Shang Xia flew aimlessly around the void for a long time back then without catching sight of the Essence Xing World on his first attempt.

Due to their aggressive expansion, the Essence Xing World pretty much destroyed any world near them. Only those further away were integrated under their banner, and because of that, it was difficult for them to expand further in their current state.

The Essence Xing World was one of the strongest Essence Worlds Shang Xia had come across, but due to the lack of other worlds around them, they were unable to establish a proper Heavenly Field like the other worlds. They might possess the Essence Xing Heavenly Field, but any knowledgeable expert would be able to tell that it wasn’t an actual Heavenly Field. It was supported by the Essence Xing World alone, and it was also the reason the Essence Xing World was in such desperate straits.

Shang Xia used the Star Ship he obtained from Dou Jie to quickly fly through the chaotic streams, rushing in the direction of the Essence Xing World. After they exited the chaotic streams to the peaceful space around, Shang Xia took a huge detour in order to not attract any attention. After that, they started to fly towards the Earth Star most experts from the Chaotic Sea of Stars would choose to go.

After they settled down on the Earth Star, Shang Xia raised his head to look at the heavenly screen of the Essence Xing World in the distance. It might not be his first time seeing such a majestic heavenly screen, but he still stared at it in awe.

Xin Lu, who was beside him, was utterly dumbfounded by what she was seeing.

“Are you able to locate the Stargazer of the Essence Xing World?” Shang Xia asked.

The reason an Essence World was called an Essence World wasn’t just because of its size. The strength of their heavenly screen was also the reason, along with the power of the World’s Will.

Back in the Star Beast Nest, Xin Lu was able to easily detect his presence because he was right outside. Now that he had returned to the Essence Xing World and had the protection of the heavenly screen, she might not be able to do the same.

Shang Xia’s question caused her to snap back to reality. After composing herself, she muttered hesitantly, “I... I need to make some preparations. However, I feel like I should be able to find him. Moreover, I also have this!”

She brought out a new Star Observation Compass and waved it in front of Shang Xia before keeping it again.

𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

The compass was different from the one Shang Xia had previously. Xin Lu returned to obtain another Star Observation Compass from Yuan Qiuyuan when Shang Xia was still in seclusion, and she repaired the compass Shang Xia originally had and he gifted it to Hai Yuanyuan before he left.

“This isn’t the Star Beast Nest. You better be careful when locating him. If anything goes wrong, the Essence Xing World will probably hunt us down.” Shang Xia reminded her.

With a soft chuckle, Xin Lu replied, “I know. Also, I won’t cause such a huge commotion during my preparation phase. Oh, but...”

“What?” Shang Xia raised an eyebrow and stared at her in confusion.

“Even if I manage to locate the Stargazer or even their Star Observatory, what do you plan to do next? Are you going to infiltrate their world and destroy it? Wouldn’t it be a little too much? They can’t threaten our Spirit Luxuriant World anyway...” Xin Lu laughed.

Shang Xia shook his head and explained, “Rather than our Spirit Luxuriant World, the Essence Xing World is probably more interested in the gap in the Star Curtain. They probably wish to enter the Heaven Observation Field before the other worlds or powers out there.”

Xin Lu wondered out loud, “But... Stargazers don’t have the ability to find the gap in the Star Curtain.”

Shang Xia shook his head with a solemn expression, “How do you know they don’t have Grand Stargazers? What if they only brought out a Stargazer to hoodwink everyone else?”

Seeing the look of disdain on Xin Lu’s face, Shang Xia continued, “We can't be too careful, and we can’t gamble with the safety of the Heaven Observation Field. If they really find a gap in the Star Curtain, the 3 Martial Emptiness Realm Sages will most definitely go all out and personally take part in the invasion. They will send out all the experts of their worlds and when that happens, our Spirit Luxuriant World will definitely bear the brunt of their invasion.”

Xin Lu also turned serious after hearing his explanation. “I understand. I will locate the Star Observatory as soon as possible.”

Shang Xia nodded slowly. He gave her a few more instructions before leaving his residence.

Returning to the Essence Xing World again, Shang Xia could feel a sense of familiarity calling out to him.

In the following days, he strolled around the Earth Star and tried to probe out the changes in their world.

It had been 5 to 6 years since Shang Xia followed the Wanyun Association’s fleet to the Spirit Dawn World. Since the Wanyun Association dragged their world fragment back, they established a continent for themselves and gained a foothold in the world. That prompted a series of changes in the Essence Xing World.

The experts of the Spirit Luxuriant World had also been probing out the situation in the Essence Xing World from the merchant groups that would come, but the merchants seemed to have already been ordered not to give out any proper information. As such, Shang Xia was unable to learn too much about the situation inside the Essence Xing World. There was even some conflicting information which made it difficult to make a proper conclusion. Now that he had personally arrived, he was able to verify it for himself.

“The Qi Dynasty’s Sage is probably about to reach the end of his lifespan.”

“Also, the situation in the Chen Dynasty seems to be the most tense. However, since their Sage is still perfectly fine, the various factions located in their territory should be the ones trembling in fear. The Chen Dynasty Emperor had been placing immense pressure on them, sucking them dry.”

“The Yu Dynasty in the south seems to be the most peaceful. It maintained a stance of neutrality, regardless of the actions of the other dynasties.”

“Unlike what was happening with the dynasties, the Wanyun Association’s establishment of the Wanyun Continent greatly impacted their foundations. However, their influence in the Essence Xing World was also limited.”

“Maybe the lifespan of the Qi Dynasty’s Sage will be the key to set everything off and the Qi Dynasty Emperor’s ascension to the Martial Emptiness Realm will also determine many things...”