Chapter 1499: Eve of the Battle

"More than 10?"

The Ying Brothers' expressions changed drastically, and Ying Lianquan couldn't help but ask urgently, "True Immortal Shang, are you sure? How strong are they exactly?”

Shang Xia looked at them with a serious expression before speaking in a low voice, "One at the grand completion stage, 2 comparable to fifth tier True Immortals, 2 comparable to fourth tier True Immortals, 5 comparable to third tier True Immortals, and 7 comparable to second tier True Immortals.”

Every time he listed out the ranks of the spiritual beast kings, the Ying Brothers turned a little more pale.

Staring at Shang Xia, Ying Lianxi felt a bad premonition and eventually asked, “Are there no spiritual beast kings at the level of first tier True Immortals?”

𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Shang Xia nodded and said solemnly, "No. Also, none like the vine beast king you encountered before."

It's natural that the Spirit Frost World spiritual beast kings of that level, and their absence could just mean that they remained in their world to serve as a form of protection.

As for plant-like beasts, considering that even in the Azure Ruling World, there was only 1, they should be a rare species.

Of course, the likelihood of encountering a plant beast king in a Spirit World should be higher than in an Azure World.

"We can't hold them off!" Ying Lianxi, normally the most resolute of the Ying Brothers, couldn't help but sigh softly after hearing the strength of the incoming spiritual beast kings.

The Twin Star Pirates had prepared for nearly a hundred years to establish a foundation in the Azure Ruling World, enduring numerous hardships along the way. With help from Shang Xia and others, they had finally achieved their wish, only to face such a disaster almost immediately. It truly was a stroke of terrible luck!

At this moment, Xin Lu, standing by, couldn't help but mumble, "Those beast kings from the Spirit Frost World clearly aim to flip over the entire Azure Ruling World. Are the native beast kings of the Azure Ruling World really willing to allow this? High-level spiritual beast kings have possess intelligence. They have to understand that without you, it will be impossible for them to resist the invasion of the Spirit Frost World. Do you think it’s possible to form a temporary alliance with them?”

Ying Lianquan’s heart boiled with anger when he heard what she said. "Stargazer Xin, you might not be aware, but it’s very likely that the vine beast king led them here.”

After saying this, Ying Lianquan shared the brief exchange they had with the vine beast king with Shang Xia and the others.

By then, Song Zhen and Zhu Nang had also arrived.

The 2 newly formed continents within the Azure Ruling World didn’t need protection from the other spiritual beast kings for the time being.

Zhu Nang couldn't help but mutter after overhearing their conversation, "Does that mean we’ve been busy for nothing?"

Song Zhen immediately glared at him. "What’s the use of whispering in front of them?!"

Shang Xia thought for a second and continued, "You guys won’t give up easily and I also don’t wish for our efforts to go down the drain. From our previous encounter in the spatial tunnel, I can only promise you guys that I can stop the sixth tier True Immortal-level spiritual beast king. As for the rest...”

After exchanging glances, Ying Lianquan growled, "We can only fight! What else can we do?"

The Twin Star Pirates' remaining forces were already spread throughout the Azure Ruling World. It was too late to gather them for a retreat. Even the twins who had just broken through to the Martial Void Realm. The only people from the Twin Star Pirates who could escape would be the Ying Brothers if they were willing to run away alone.

Song Zhen explained, "Although the vine beast king is an unknown factor, it’s unlikely that the other native spiritual beast kings of the Azure Ruling World will just watch as foreign beings invade. Along with the Twin Star Pirates, putting up a fight is not out of the question with the heavenly screen as a support and the blessing of the World’s Will!”

Ying Lianxi sighed, "The best scenario is to fight them right outside the heavenly screen and gain an advantage. The worst would be for us to be unsure if the World’s WIll would provide assistance. What if we fail to gain an advantage if we restore our cultivation realms here?”

The Azure Ruling World could not support high-level True Immortals. If the Ying Brothers choose to restore their cultivation, they would have to leave the protection of the Azure Ruling World and fight the invading spiritual beast kings from the Spirit Frost World in the void outside the heavenly screen, greatly increasing their risk.

If they remained in the Azure Ruling World, they might be able to utilize some geographical advantages. The downside would be that they would have to maintain their cultivation as third tier True Immortals.

However, Shang Xia was surprised after hearing their concerns. "You can restore your cultivation whenever you wish?”

Ying Lianxi revealed a bitter smile. "Although we sealed our cultivation, we didn't do it too much. We’re at the peak of the third tier and after establishing both continents on the Azure Ruling World, we gained some benefits. Restoring our cultivation is easy, but we should be only able to maintain the cultivation of the initial fourth tier True Immortal.”

Shang Xia nodded thoughtfully.

They were both originally at the peak of the fourth tier of the Martial Void Realm. They weren’t far from reaching the fifth tier either. The loss of cultivation was quite significant.

"Is it worth it?" Zhu Nang mumbled softly under his breath.

Zhu Nang seemed to have forgotten that Song Zhen had just glared at him.

Annoyed, Song Zhen snapped, "Is this the time to ask that? If you can't give us useful suggestions, shut up!"

Zhu Nang smiled sheepishly in response.

Ying Lianxi sighed, "There’s nothing that couldn’t be said. Our inheritance isn’t complete; reaching the fourth tier of the Martial Void Realm was already the limit. Originally, coming here was to complete it."

Ying Lianquan added, "The person who created the secret art and whose corpse was manipulated by the vine beast king after death... He can be considered our ancestor. We obtained the secret art by chance and never met him.”

Everyone understood what they meant and Shang Xia had expected as much.

After some thought, Song Zhen summarized, "The starships can only use their full might outside the heavenly screen, but it’s best not to put the Spirit Ark here. If I personally command a Star Ship, I should be able to barely hold a fourth tier True Immortal-level beast back. If Zhu Nang commands the other, he should be able to easily hold back a third tier True Immortal-level beast.”

"Ah, this..." Zhu Nang’s eyes widened in disbelief, looking at Song Zhen next to him. It was a shame he was ignored.

The Ying Brothers revealed a wry smile. No matter how effectively they used their power, it was futile against the absolute numbers advantage the other side possessed.

Ying Lianxi said solemnly, "Thank you all for your help, but as things stand, there’s no point in staying. It’s best to leave quickly before the enemies surround us."

Ying Lianquan forced a smile, "It’s just our bad luck. It’s a pity that we can’t fulfill the promises we made to you. We’ll owe you yet again...”

It was clear the Ying Brothers were not planning to abandon the members of the Twin Star Pirates or their families and escape alone.

It was not unexpected; otherwise, the Ying Brothers would not have taken such great risks to secure a foundation for them.

With things in such a state, Song Zhen, Zhu Nang, Xin Lu, and Yan Ming all turned to look at Shang Xia.

He appeared to be lost in thought, and everyone finally realized he hadn’t spoken in a long time.

"Um," feeling the gaze of many eyes, Shang Xia quickly snapped back to reality and grasped what was happening from Yan Ming’s brief explanation.

Under the astonished... Or rather, excited looks of everyone, he suggested, "Actually, there might be another way!"

"What way?" Ying Lianquan couldn't help but ask urgently.

Shang Xia stroked his chin slowly. "What if the Azure Ruling World ascends this very moment and becomes a Spirit World?”

"What do you mean?"

"Are you joking?"

"Although the Azure Ruling World has 18 continents, at least 5 of them have not reached the state of perfection...”