Chapter 1482: Almost a Martial Intent

Shang Xia didn’t think that the first time he would be using his World Establishing Art in real combat would be to stabilize a spatial tunnel.

However, he had to admit that his World Establishing Art had amazing effects. The moment it was unleashed, he also managed to stop the region of space on the other side of the spatial tunnel from crumbling. With the Heaven Supporting Jade Pillar, the effects of his secret art were amplified.

However, Shang Xia knew he couldn’t hold on forever. On the other end of the tunnel was a region of space that was close to another world where there were most likely experts present. He might be able to maintain the exit of the tunnel for the time being, but he couldn’t prevent them from destroying it.

That was also why he asked them when the Spirit Ark and Xin Lu would be arriving.

Even if the other side was destroyed by the experts from the other world, if Xin Lu was present, she would be able to calculate their location.

The Ying Brothers knew Shang Xia’s intention, but Ying Lianquan sighed, “Brother Shang, since they wish to retreat and chose to destroy the spatial tunnel, there is no need for us to chase them all the way over. Moreover, we don’t know what is waiting for us on the other side...”

If there was also another desolate world on the other side, from the looks of it, it should be a Spirit-level World for there to be such high-level spiritual beasts.

The Twin Star Pirates only had 3 True Immortals at the moment, even if they included Shang Xia. Conquering the Azure World was going to be difficult, much less a Spirit World.

Shang Xia didn’t agree with him. “Since they managed to locate us once and constructed a spatial tunnel over, that would mean that they can come again. We are about to attack the Azure Savage World now and if we are not careful, those spiritual beasts will be able to take advantage of the situation and sneak up on us.”

“Brother Shang, what do you think we should do?” Ying Lianxi asked.

With a smirk on his face, Shang Xia chuckled, “Since they can come over here, I can go over as well. If we are unable to threaten them... I believe you guys should just give up on this Azure World since they will be able to come back at any time to destroy you...”

The Ying Brothers exchanged a glance. The Azure World wasn’t just somewhere they had chosen to build their foundations. It also concerned their cultivation path in the future. Not to mention the fact that they had prepared for tens of years to take over the Azure World. Giving up was not an option.

If they didn’t wish to be harassed in the future, they would have to strike first to gain the upper hand. At the very least, they had to beat the high-level spiritual beasts so badly that they felt slightly threatened.

Ying Lianxi sent out a transmission talisman and requested for the Spirit Ark to head over as soon as they could.

As soon as the transmission flew over, a streak of light appeared in the distance.

“Huh? How did they respond so quickly?” Ying Lianquan’s eyes widened in shock.

Grabbing the incoming transmission, Ying Lianxi frowned. “Oh no. They were attacked.”

Ying Lianquan’s expression sank. “What?! Did they lure us away on purpose?”

“No... The Azure Savage World were the ones who launched the attack. 2 rank six spiritual beasts. However, they are able to hold the attacks off for the time being with the protection formations.” Ying Lianxi stared at him before explaining.

Gasping softly, Ying Lianquan mumbled, “Are the spiritual beasts of the Azure Savage World so smart? They even know when the best time to attack is. However, if the ships can hold them off, they shouldn’t be too strong...”

Ying Lianxi nodded. “There are 2 of them. They have strength comparable to a first tier True Immortal and a second tier True Immortal.”

Shang Xia was slightly curious and he couldn’t help but ask, “You guys should head back to the ship and deal with the beasts. Once you do, you will be able to weaken the Azure Savage World.”

As soon as he spoke, the spatial tunnel that Shang Xia was forcefully propping up shook violently. More than half of it was destroyed suddenly as a rank six Star Beast tore through it and charged at Shang Xia from within. Actually, it was charging at the Heaven Supporting Jade Pillar.

Shang Xia turned his head and mumbled, “You guys...”

He might not know how the Star Beast managed to locate the spatial tunnel, but he knew that Star Beasts never moved alone.

The Ying Brothers also knew that and they turned into streaks of light that rushed at the Star Beast since the Star Ship and Spirit Ark would be able to hold out a little more.

With a loud blast, it sent the Ying Brothers flying. The space around the entrance of the spatial tunnel also started to fragment.

Helpless, Shang Xia could only increase the infusion of his Six Direction Qi to maintain his World Establishing Art. At the same time, he reached for the Stone Rod.

Circulating his inner qi, he thought about his secret art and any way to make it more effective. Thoughts flew through his mind and he felt himself getting closer to comprehending his martial intent. The feeling of piercing through the bottleneck was getting clearer and clearer.

“The tunnel isn’t an independent space, and more than half of it has already collapsed...” Shang Xia mumbled to himself.

The spatial tunnel had reached the end of its usefulness as it allowed him to comprehend his secret art to the limit. He was a paper-thin barrier away from comprehending his martial intent, but he could tell that the time hadn’t come.

Focusing on the situation at hand he saw the Ying Brothers fighting several spiritual beasts. He maintained the connection of the tunnel and dozens of Star Beasts rushed at them.

The Ying Brothers also had commendable strength. They could be considered unbeatable for anyone under the sixth tier of the Martial Void Realm and were extremely experienced fighters. In the blink of an eye, the pack of Star Beasts was reduced by half. However, those who died were weaker Star Beasts who hadn’t matured.

Even so, those that remained were basically suppressed by the Ying Brothers. It was a matter of time before they were slain. However, those Star Beasts were no fools. The strongest 2 remained behind to stall the Ying Brothers despite their heavy injuries for the rest of the pack to escape.

“When did they learn how to cut their losses and to cover each others’ escape?” Shang Xia frowned. Even though he was curious, he already unleashed his World Establishing Art again to create a region of space to block them from running.

𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

“Do you really think you can come and go as you please? Just stay here so I can make use of your skin and body to make more Star Ships.” Shang Xia grunted softly.

With his help, they managed to kill 3 more Star beasts.

When he was about to continue, Ying Lianxi’s voice rang in his mind. “Brother Shang, why don’t we let a few of them escape? We can find their nest that way...”

Shang Xia was about to agree, but he suddenly felt a calling behind him. Separating a portion of his Six Direction Qi, he discovered that Xin Lu had activated a new Heaven Liberation Talisman he had given her.