Chapter 1543: Finding the Third Spirit Setting Artifact

The sudden disturbances in the World Origin Source of the Wei Continent in the Spirit Faith World were immediately detected by their True Immortals.

The 2 True Immortals who had been secretly monitoring the fleet quickly split up. 1 of them remained while the other returned to the world to track the source of the disturbance. He quickly traced it to the Wei Continent.

When he arrived at the gates of the Chilin Sect, he discovered 2 other True Immortals had already arrived.

As soon as he saw the 2 who had come, he didn’t dare to dally as he bowed respectfully. “I greet True Immortal Yan and True Immortal Lan!”

Only about twenty years after the Spirit Faith World's separation from the Azure Roaming World and Azure Intellect World, Yan Huayi looked a lot older than before.

It was rumored that the division of the world had seriously injured Yan Huayi, the only high-level True Immortal and an Elysium True Immortal at that time. With that, the strongest True Immortal of the Spirit Faith World had seen no advancement in 20 years and Lan Zhengfeng managed to catch up to him.

Even if those rumors were true, the new True Immortals didn’t dare to show any disrespect in front of him.

"True Immortal Jiang… How is the situation outside the heavenly screen?” Compared to Lan Zhengfeng's cold and proud demeanor, Yan Huayi was much more approachable.

True Immortal Jiang quickly replied, "They are very disciplined and nothing seems to be going according to plan. However, those in the merchant fleet are quite resistant to the idea of a 30 percent discount, which has slowed down the efficiency of our trades."

Yan Huayi nodded. "That's human nature. Since they have agreed and know to follow the rules, we should ask the sects to be more patient. We need their resources anyway. After all… Even if they’re slow, they won’t be able to escape.”

"Understood!" True Immortal Jiang responded respectfully.

Yan Huayi paused, then asked, "Are you here because of the recent disturbances in the World Origin Source?"

True Immortal Jiang maintained his humble demeanor. "Exactly! I couldn't sense it clearly from outside, thinking perhaps someone else managed to break through to the Martial Void Realm. I came here to see for myself and to provide protection if required. But it seems…”

True Immortal Jiang paused, glancing towards the Chilin Sect's headquarters.

The origin of the disturbance that had shaken the Wei Continent's World Origin Source had already disappeared, indicating that the brief moment was not sufficient for a cultivator to brand their soul into the world.

At that moment, Lan Zhengfeng snorted coldly, "I wonder whether the Chilin Sect’s master is brave or foolish. Just refining his fifth fate dipper, he dared to stir the World Origin Source to attempt anchoring his soul."

True Immortal Jiang couldn't help but express his shock.

In theory, after refining their fifth fate dipper, a cultivator would have reached the large completion stage of the Martial Dipper Realm. They were qualified to attempt a breakthrough to the Martial Void Realm.

However, no one would be foolish enough to attempt an advancement so quickly. At the very least, they would have to fully integrate their fate dippers while making preparations to enter the Martial Void Realm. It would usually take a lot of time.

True Immortal Jiang realized something was off and muttered, "However... The disturbance he caused to the World Origin Source might be brief, but it was quite significant. It doesn’t seem like something a Martial Dipper Realm cultivator could do.”

Lan Zhengfeng stated impassively, "He utilized a portion of the energy contained in the destroyed Guyuan Elysium.”

True Immortal Jiang realized what had happened. He was familiar with the Chiling Sect’s background. He knew Zhu Honglin was one of the rising figures in the Spirit Faith World; over the last 20, his sect had grown from the remnants of the Guyuan Sect. 𝔯ÅＮÒΒÊ𝘴

Yan Huayi sighed, "Zhu Honglin is not entirely foolish. He probably sought to stabilize that part of the fractured Elysium through the World Origin Source and then completely transform it into a proper Holy Land, making it a true foundation for the Chilin Sect. Otherwise, that piece of broken Elysium will eventually collapse on its own."

True Immortal Jiang nodded in understanding, "I see. I thought the Chilin Sect had already successfully constructed a Holy Land, but it turned out to be just a fragment of an Elysium..."

Lan Zhengfeng then asked, "Should we teach this Chilin Sect Master a lesson? After all, stirring the World Origin Source can disturb many mid to high-level cultivators."

Yan Huayi sighed softly, "Let him be. Send a message advising him to be more cautious in the future. After all, for him to have reached such a level of cultivation means that he has hopes of becoming another True Immortal in the future.”

…

On the merchant fleet hovering outside the Spirit Faith World’s heavenly screen, Zhu Nang heaved a sigh of relief after receiving the message. He then instructed the stewards on each ship to gradually increase the volume of goods being traded.

After a few more days, the various items on board the fleet were almost all gone. The smallest of the 10 or so Star Ships they brought with them was filled with essence crystals and they were ready to depart.

With a cautious and somewhat fearful expression, Zhu Nang bid farewell to the True Immortals of the Spirit Faith World. Once his fleet left the field of vision of the Spirit Faith World, his face, which had been tense with worry, returned to its original calm and collected appearance.

"Why didn’t I realize you had such great talent in acting?” Song Zhen, who returned to the main ship, chuckled while shooting Zhu Nang suspicious looks.

Zhu Nang huffed twice. "Being a random bandit can’t compare to being a Star Pirate! If this granddaddy here can’t keep a low profile, I would have died several times over! How would I have gotten the chance to serve the lord?”

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Song Zhen pointed at Zhu Nang and laughed, "No wonder the lord said you are a pig-faced man with a brilliant mind."

"Is that supposed to be a compliment?!" Zhu Nang growled, then quickly changed the subject. "Did you complete the task the lord ordered? Make sure not to leave any loose ends…”

After thinking for a moment, Song Zhen mumbled, "It should be fine, but it was close. The high-tier True Immortals of the Spirit Faith World are really sensitive. It was a narrow miss, thanks to the powerful Six Harmony Teleportation Talisman the lord left me."

Zhu Nang thought for a moment and asked, "If even a high-level True Immortal can’t detect it when you use the talisman, does that mean the lord’s talisman crafting skills have improved again?"

Song Zhen was stunned for a second before he revealed a smile. "That's not surprising anymore, is it? Now that your fleet is empty, what's next? Are you going back to Star Beast Nest No.1?”

Zhu Nang replied, "As a merchant fleet, we absolutely cannot go around without any resources. We have to return. Fortunately, I still have a ship full of essence crystals. I should be able to buy a bunch of resources to fill the ships again. Moreover… It’s not uncommon for Star Ships to accidentally enter the space around other worlds in the Chaotic Sea of Stars."

Zhu Nang looked at Song Zhen and continued, "Moreover, I still need to secretly escort you back. Don't forget, the high-level True Immortals of the Essence Ming World have never given up their covert surveillance of Star Beast Nest No.1. If you were to act alone and run into a high-level True Immortal, it’s over…”