Chapter 1529: In Agreement

Previously, when Shang Xia infiltrated the Essence Du World and was discovered, he had 2 substantial confrontations with Sage Yan Yu, but they had never actually met face to face. In the void around the Spirit Tip World, they finally confronted one another.

Or more precisely, it was the first time Sage Yan Yu truly saw Shang Xia's real form.

Although Guan Ziqing was astonished, he dared not turn his head to look at Shang Xia beside him.

In the recent confrontation, Guan Ziqing, with the power of the Spirit Tip World, repelled Sage Yan Yu's intrusion and even gained the upper hand due to Shang Xia's intervention, which was extremely rare in their clashes.

But Guan Ziqing was well aware that Sage Yan Yu's real strength was not fully displayed due to the chaotic streams, and he suspected that a significant part of Sage Yan Yu's power was still being used to maintain the Essence Du World’s pull on the Spirit Tip World.

𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Therefore, Guan Ziqing was always extremely vigilant in front of Sage Yan Yu, never daring to be careless.

Shang Xia bowed to Sage Yan Yu in front of him and smiled, "I am really honored. Sage, did you really come all the way here to look for me?”

Sage Yan Yu's giant face remained expressionless, giving no clue from his appearance, and he did not directly answer Shang Xia's question. He growled, "You are not from the Spirit Tip World, why do you ally with a world that is destined to be captured by me? If you come to Essence Du World, I can suppress the World’s Will and help you break through to the Martial Emptiness Realm.”

Shang Xia smiled and shook his head, "I must thank you for the honor, but I walk down my own path. I do not need to trouble you for this.”

Sage Yan Yu did not show any signs of irritation at Shang Xia's refusal but after a brief silence, he sighed, "It seems then that the Spirit Tip World indeed has connections with the worlds within the Heaven Observation Field. You should be a True Immortal from the Heaven Observation Field.”

Shang Xia was not surprised that Sage Yan Yu had seen through his origins. His identity and background were no longer as sensitive as before, perhaps because he was used to it, but more likely because of his confidence in his own strength, even though he was currently facing a Sage!

However, this time, Sage Yan Yu did not wait for Shang Xia's response. His gaze had already fallen on Guan Ziqing beside him, saying, "You must know what it would mean for the Spirit Tip World once the Heaven Observation Field appears?"

Guan Ziqing remained silent.

Shang Xia's gaze flickered. He remembered the star maps recorded on the copper plates of the Star Map, seeming to understand the implications of what Sage Yan Yu had said.

Guan Ziqing slowly began, "The Heaven Observation Field has been hidden among the stars for over 1,000 years, times have changed, and the current greatest threat to the Spirit Tip World is you and your Essence Du World!"

"Heh, obstinately ignorant!" Sage Yan Yu's giant face showed a trace of scorn for the first time, "What opportunity do you speak of, is it the emergence of Heaven Observation Field, or perhaps... Him?"

Shang Xia understood that the person Sage Yan Yu was referring to was probably not himself.

Guan Ziqing said expressionlessly, "Sage Yan Yu, please don’t trouble yourself with this matter.”

At that, Sage Yan Yu sneered, "How much longer can you hold out? Are you sure that after your death, the others in the Spirit Tip World will continue to resist becoming part of the Essence Du Heavenly Field?"

Guan Ziqing snorted coldly, "There's no need to sow discord! If they still aspire to advance and dream of reaching higher realms, they naturally know what to do."

Sage Yan Yu's giant face emitted a vague chuckle, "Heh.”

The next second, it dissolved and the chaotic streams returned.

After confirming that Sage Yan Yu had indeed left, and the chaotic streams in front of them had gradually returned to its original fragile buffer state, they finally left.

Upon returning to a spot near the heavenly screen of the Spirit Tip World, Guan Ziqing got rid of the energy he was supported by and the strength he wielded disappeared.

Shang Xia also clearly sensed that during this process, part of Guan Ziqing’s vitality also ebbed away, making him appear even older and more tired.

However, before Shang Xia could figure out how to start speaking, Guan Ziqing took the initiative to speak. "I am ashamed, this time I misjudged. I didn't expect True Immortal Shang's combat prowess to be so impressive. Without your help, I fear I would have lost several years of my life."

"You..." Shang Xia hesitated, not knowing how to start. He had only just realized the extent of the strain Guan Ziqing's manipulation of the Spirit Tip World's Will had caused. It was far more severe than he had imagined.

Guessing what Shang Xia wanted to say, Guan Ziqing smiled. "Rest assured, with my current condition, I can still withstand a few more escapades like this."

Shang Xia sighed, "I'm sorry, Sage Yan Yu's attack this time was because of me."

Guan Ziqing laughed heartily, "True Immortal Shang, why blame yourself? If not for you, wouldn't he, Sage Yan Yu, still have come? I think your arrival was just right. Together, we are enough to make him wary. Moreover, the great deeds you did when you infiltrated Essence Du World have weakened its collective strength."

Guan Ziqing had already learned about Shang Xia's infiltration into Essence Du World from his channels.

"It seems that forming an alliance with your Spirit Luxuriant World was the right move!" Guan Ziqing said cheerfully, a look of satisfaction appearing on his face.

However, Shang Xia still had many questions. After pondering for a moment, he asked, "Just now, Sage Yan Yu mentioned that the appearance of Heaven Observation Field might have a negative impact on the Spirit Tip World?"

After saying this, Shang Xia saw a smile on Guan Ziqing's face that was not quite a smile. "True Immortal Shang, surely, you must be aware of the Star Origin Lord’s existence, right?”

Seeing Shang Xia nod slightly, Guan Ziqing continued, "Then, True Immortal Shang, do you know what we, the neighboring worlds to the Heaven Observation Field, mean to the Heaven Observation Field and the Star Origin Lord?"

Although Shang Xia had already guessed, he shook his head slowly. "The Star Origin Lord is but a legend to my Spirit Luxuriant World. His existence cannot be confirmed in any sense. As for the Sea of Stars outside... Heh, we’ve been isolated for nearly 1,000 years!"

Guan Ziqing nodded subconsciously, "That's true, after all, True Immortal Shang is merely from a Spirit World."

Shang Xia took the opportunity to ask further, "Please enlighten me, Guan Ziqing."

Guan Ziqing chuckled with self-depreciation, "It's not really a secret. Neighboring worlds like ours were originally seen as targets by the Star Origin Lord 1,000 years ago. Or rather, the Star Origin Lord originally chose this region with a purpose."

Although Shang Xia had already guessed as much after obtaining the Star Map, he was still taken aback when he actually heard the truth from Guan Ziqing.

Seeing Shang Xia's shock, Guan Ziqing smiled, "By now, True Immortal Shang should guess that my initial insistence on forming an alliance with you and your Spirit Luxuriant World was not just about mutual benefits. It was also intended to use the power of your world to jointly resist the Essence Du World, but that was only the primary reason. The secondary reason was because I needed to target the revival of the Star Origin Lord."

A profound light flashed in his eyes when he looked at Shang Xia again. "I suppose you and your world would not likely wish for the Star Origin Lord to reappear, right?"